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Coming up Monday on BPR:
A marathon-themed 'Best-Of' show, featuring our interviews with:
Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon bombing survivors Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky
And more.
Recent segments
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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. -
Dan Adams: Medical Marijuana Patients Feel 'Frozen Out' By Baker's Vape Ban
Boston Globe Cannabis Correspondent Dan Adams explains the concerns some have with the state's e-cigarette ban.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/1: Brunch In The Boudoir
Massachusetts is considering new regulations for elderly home care. We talk with Mass League of Community Health Center’s Michael Curry about that, and the latest on rising health insurance costs as Affordable Care Act subsidies sunset. Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer breaks down the rising costs of pantry staples bananas and even… pasta. Plus, he’ll tell us why Bostonians pay some of the highest prices in the country for their daily caffeine fix. Boston Medical Center’s Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses her argument for stable housing and why it's vital for keeping people healthy. And, she explains what the latest CDC vaccine changes mean for people in Massachusetts. Plus, we remember English playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard and revisit our 2019 interview with him at Tanglewood. The Trump administration is imposing new restrictions on all refugees from Afghanistan after an Afghan national was charged in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC last week. We check in with Fariba, an Afghan refugee with U.S. citizenship, about what that means for her community. And we talk with Xan Weber of the International Institute of New England about the impact on refugee communities. -
Best Of BPR 12/01: Trump's Collective Punishment Against Afghan Refugees
Today: After an Afghan national was charged in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC last week, the Trump administration is imposing new restrictions on all refugees from Afghanistan. We check in with Fariba, an Afghan refugee with US citizenship, about what that means for her community. And, we talk with Alexandra Weber of the International Institute of New England about the impact on refugee communities. -
Best Of BPR 11/28: What Would Life After Cars Look Like?
Today:Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon of the War on Cars podcast join to discuss their new book "Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile" -
Best Of BPR 11/27: Javier Marin On Our Spanish-Speaking History
Today:Javier Marin is executive chairman of El Planeta, the leading Spanish-language newspaper in Massachusetts. He discusses his new book "Live From America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S.” -
Best Of BPR 11/26: Follow The Money On Trump's Foreign Policy Doctrine
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the chaotic few days of peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.