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Wednesday on BPR:
Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther
Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty
James Beard award-winning chef Gabrielle Hamilton
Two local chefs on the New York Times’ list of 50 best restaurants in America: Jody Adams of La Padrona, and Aidan McGee of McGonagle's Pub
We will be back at the BPL Studio as soon as we make some updates to the space. We will keep you posted
Recent segments
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BPR Politics Round Table: Trump's Response To The Death Of ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi
Jennifer Braceras and Steve Kerrigan spoke about how the death of al-Baghdadi affects Trump's optics. -
Charlie Sennott: ISIS Is Hurt But Not Defeated
In the wake of Abu Bar Al-Baghdadi's death, Charlie Sennott said that ISIS will likely try to regroup. -
Walsh Defends His Approach To City Planning Amid Criticisms From Michelle Wu
Walsh said his administration has been focused on long-term city planning and affordable housing. -
Sue O'Connell On Chick-fil-A's Imminent Arrival In Boston
"I think that we feel solid here in Massachusetts with our LGBTQ rights," she said. -
Arthur Caplan: It's 'Morally Selfish' To Take An Unvaccinated Child To Disneyland
Health officials have warned of a potential outbreak after a person infectious with measles visited Disneyland recently. -
Who Yelled 'Fire!' At the Boston Massacre? A New Massachusetts Historical Society Exhibit Has The Facts
A new exhibition paints a vivid picture of the Boston Massacre through eyewitness accounts.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 1/03: Communities For Restorative Justice + The Return Of Toad
Today:Trust in judicial institutions is historically low. We talk with Communities For Restorative Justice executive director Erin Freeborn, and retired federal judge Nancy Gertner about the impact of restorative justice efforts.Then, Cambridge’s beloved tiny bar & music venue “Toad” is coming back, while Christopher’s next door becomes McCarthy’s. We talk with the McCarthys themselves and hear from their family band for Live Music Friday. -
BPR Full Show 1/03: Best (And Worst) Movies of 2024
Tommy McCarthy & Co. performed for Live Music FridayNancy Gertner & Erin Freeborn joined to talk about the work of Communities for Restorative Justice, a nonprofit that offers an alternative to the prison system that involves heavy dialogue and punishments decided to by victims rather than judges & juries.Sue O’Connell on Trump’s bid to save TikTok, dry January, and the siri lawsuit.Odie Henderson on his favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2024. -
Best Of BPR 1/02: Jimmy Carter In His Own Words & Reflections With Former Aide Margaret McKenna
Today:We bring you Jim and Margery's 2014 conversation with a 90-year-old Jimmy Carter, about his book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power."And, one of Carter's former aides Margaret McKenna reflects on his legacy. -
BPR Full Show 1/2: Remembering Jimmy Carter
Juliette Kayyem debriefed the attack in New Orleans that killed 15, and the Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.Margaret McKenna reflected on her time working under President Jimmy Carter as a White House deputy counsel in the 70’sWe replayed Jim & Margery’s 2014 interview with Jimmy Carter about his book “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power.”Andrea Cabral on the downward trend for violent crime in BostonCorby Kummer talked about the craft beer breweries celebrating Pres. Carter’s legacy -
Best Of BPR 12/20: Boston's Very Own 'Ripped Bodice' Bookstore & Urban Nutcracker
Today: Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discusses the region's newest romance-specific brick-and-mortar bookstore, Lovestruck Books, in Harvard Square.And, the team from the Urban Nutcracker joins Jim and Margery at the BPL for Live Music Friday.