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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Michael Curry of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Leah Hastings of Mass Prisoner Legal Services and Sarah Sherman-Stokes of BU School of Law on what Massachusetts can do to protect against federal immigration actions
Boston coffee legend George Howell, founder of The Coffee Connection and George Howell Coffee
The Culture Show’s Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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Economist Jon Gruber On How Elizabeth Warren Can Sell Medicare For All To The Public
Warren will have to "teach economics to the American public," he said. -
Juliette Kayyem: 'Something’s Wrong Here'
The CNN analyst discussed the latest news surrounding the House impeachment inquiry. -
Susan Rice Reflects On A Career In National Security
The former ambassador to the United Nations and U.S. national security advisor has written a memoir about her life and career. -
John King: Lynch Is Not The Favorite For Chair Of Oversight And Reform Committee
Rep. Stephen Lynch revealed his intention Monday to run for the chairmanship of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which was previously held by Rep. Elijah Cummings. -
The Latest Edition of 'Atlas Obscura' Documents The Obscure Wonders Of The World
The co-founder of Atlas Obscura joined us to share some of his favorite local and foreign wonders. -
American Pork Manufacturers Rethink Their Use Of A 'Dangerous' Feed Additive
Ractopamine causes harm to humans and pigs, is banned in over 100 countries but is allowed in the US, says Corby Kummer.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/11: Harris-Trump Debate
Harris & Trump took to the stage last night in a presidential debate. We opened the lines to hear reactions from listeners throughout the show. Media maven Sue O'Connell discussed Taylor Swift's endorsementNational security expert Juliette Kayyem on the multiple mass shootings in America recentlyFood policy analyst Corby Kummer on how cooking smoke is bad for our health and the environmentCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley called in with her reaction to the debate -
Best Of BPR 9/10: Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Today:Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on September 10, 2024 to discuss her new book "The Leadership Journey," a middle reader guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. We also discuss current events, and previews tonight's presidential debate. -
BPR Full Show 9/10: Countdown to the Debate
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined for Ask the Mayor.Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed her first book for children, The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President.Folk star Graham Nash zoomed in ahead of a show at the Boch Center in October.For our new texting segment, we were inspired by a withering obituary out of Maine. We wanted to know, is it ever okay to speak your cold, harsh truth about a dead relative?CNN's John King gave a debate preview.Then, we opened up the phone lines to get your thoughts ahead of tonight's presidential debate. -
Best Of BPR 9/09: Ask The MBTA's Phillip Eng
Today:MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins Jim and Margery on September 9, 2024 in Studio 3 for an hour, taking their questions and listeners'. -
BPR Full Show 9/06: Governor Healey's Housing Bond Bill
We opened the lines to discuss the tragic shooting that took place at a Georgia High School. For Live Music Friday, Tiril Jackson, a Norway-based singer/songwriter, performed.Callie Crossley on the latest re: the Georgia shootingCharlie Sennott on the latest Israel/Gaza news Gov. Healey joined to talk about the future for Carney & Nashoba Valley hospitals, the latest on shelter restrictions and more