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Thursday on BPR:
Former first lady Jill Biden on her latest book
Political analyst Chuck Todd
A farmer from Granby and a restaurateur from Newton about what high prices mean for the local food system
Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson
Recent segments
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Rep. Elijah Cummings Was 'The Embodiment Of Integrity,' Says Callie Crossley
Crossley spoke about Cummings' life and legacy. -
Gail Collins On Women Who Have Had The Audacity To Age
The New York Times columnist joined the show to discuss her latest book, a social history of American women and aging. -
Former DOJ Lawyer Says Trump Can't Prevent Aides From Testifying
Michael Zeldin said that while Trump can protect some information with executive privilege, he cannot stop his aids from talking to investigators. -
Paul Reville On MTA Pressure: 'I See This As A Step Backward'
The former state education secretary expressed frustrations with a new amendment to an education budget bill. -
Art Caplan: Hospital That Kept Vegetative Patient on Life Support to Boost Survival Rates Is 'Cruel'
Medical ethicist Art Caplan reviewed tapes of an investigation into one hospital's efforts to fudge statistics, disregarding patient care. -
Daniel Leader On How 'Living Bread' Is More Than Just A Cook Book
The artisan baker discussed his latest book of recipes and stories.
Listen to previous shows
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Live From DC, It's Al Franken Resigns Live
We took Al Franken's resignation speech live today and open the lines to hear if you think that Franken should have resigned. Plus, Former Secretary of Education Paul Reville, Former Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral, the President and Vice President of the Boston branch of the NAACP Tanisha Sullivan and Segun Idowu, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and writer Kevin Young. (Full Show 12/7/17) -
Juliette Kayyem Says Don McGahn Is The One To Watch
Juliette Kayyem, who has been pretty prescient on the Russia investigation so far, says White House consel Don McGahn is the next person to watch. Plus, Congressman Richard Neal, WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen, and "The Take" host Sue O'Connell. (This is the full show from Wednesday, December 6, 2017.) -
Is Populism Dead?
We asked you if, with the passage of this GOP tax plan, if Trump's populism is dead. Plus, our political roundtable discusses Senate President Stan Rosenberg stepping aside amid an investigation into his husband's alleged sexual harassment, Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discuss activism in the church, and more. (This is the full show from Monday, December 4, 2017.) -
The GOP Gets Back Behind Roy Moore
The RNC and President Donald Trump have officially endorsed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. We opened up the lines and got your take. Plus, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed the first successful pregnancy from a uterus transplant, John Rosenthal discussed gun reform, and Nancy Koehn put the GOP tax plan in historical context. (This is the full show from Tuesday, December 5, 2017.) -
Flynn Takes A Plea
We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Michael Flynn's guilty plea he made to the FBI. Plus, Attorney Dan Small on Flynn. Shirley Leung, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, and cocktail consultants Jonathan Pogash and Kitty Amann joined us for the news quiz. (Full Show 12/01)