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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Jonathan Van Ness ahead of a show at The Wilbur
Harvard Law School Cyberlaw Clinic’s Alejandra Caraballo on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sky & Telescope’s Kelly Beatty and Dr. Mario Matta (astronomer and doctor) on the public health impacts of light pollution and regulating it in Massachusetts
Recent segments
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What It Means That Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenen Stepped Down
McAleenan, who had been appointed by President Donald Trump to be the acting head of CBP, became the acting DHS secretary in April. -
Imani Perry Talks Race And Parenthood
The author of “Breathe: A Letter to my Sons” discussed her new book. -
The Growing Field Of Cyborg Botany
A world with plant-robot hybrids might make our digital experience feel more natural, says Harpreet Sareen. -
Corby Kummer: Unions Are Suing A Trump Administration Move To Speed Up Pig Slaughtering
The federal government ended limits on the speed of pork slaughter lines, a move that food workers' laborers say puts them at risk. -
Nancy Koehn: Slowing Tech Represents A 'Real Reckoning'
The Harvard historian gave her perspective on dwindling growth for several Silicon Valley companies. -
Uncorked With Jonathon Alsop: The Wine Tariff
A new American tariff will go into place later this month on many European wines.
Listen to previous shows
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Full Broadcast 7/20/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, July 20, 2018. -
Corby Kummer | Why Fast Food Restaurants Use Non-Poach Agreements
Food Food critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the use of non-poach agreements by the fast-food industry. -
Full Broadcast 7/19/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, July 19th, 2018. -
Full Broadcast 7/18/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, July 18th, 2018. We asked you about President Donald Trump saying he misspoke at a press conference yesterday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. We looked at the criminal justice system through two true crime hit documentaries, "Making a Murderer" and "The Staircase," by talking to the lawyers involved in those cases. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem analyzed the Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin and updated us on the Mueller investigation. On Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, state police are acting more like estatepolice — getting high-paying jobs and posh surroundings for work that is low-key. We opened the lines and to get your take. Governor Mike Dukakis talked about his dreams of a North-South rail link and what he sees for the future of the Democratic Party. Are woodchucks betraying their political stripes by attacking Paul Ryan’s car?Naturalist Sy Montgomery joined us for this and other tales from the Animal Kingdom. Is Elon Musk’s high-tech hubris setting him up for a fall? Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn discussed. -
Full Broadcast 7/17/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, July 17th, 2018: Congressman Bill Keating gave his take on the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, Finland yesterday. We took your calls about Trump's tone during the summit — did he undermine American intelligence, or is he establishing a good relationship with Russia? Trenni Kusnierek explained why youth soccer participation is way down despite a much-watched World Cup. Emerson College President Lee Pelton and Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown talked about the challenges of educating students in 2018. Travel writer Chris Muther offered his advice for dealing with Airbnb customer service representatives. CNN's John King also weighed in on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin. The St. Paul’s Girls School choir joined us for a preview of their performance tomorrow night with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at 7 p.m. at the Boston Hatch Shell.