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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: the BLO’s 80th anniversary production of “Carousel,” featuring Lee Pelton
GBH’s Callie Crossley
Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung
Media maven Sue O’Connell and GBH politics report Adam Reilly
Recent segments
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Rep. Moulton says Trump-Zelenskyy meeting threatens national security
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said remarks by President Trump and Vice President Vance threaten national security. -
Mass. secretary of economic development defends life sciences amid federal cuts
Yvonne Hao expressed strong opposition to proposed federal cuts to NIH funding, warning they could threaten the state’s progress in life sciences. -
DiZoglio eyes legal tactic to force Campbell’s hand in standoff with Mass. Legislature
The auditor has been publicly asking for the attorney general’s support for months. -
Comedian Nikki Glaser ‘really loves the level of fame’ she's at
Any plans this weekend? Comedian Nikki Glaser will be performing her tour “Alive and Unwell” at the Wang Theater until February 23, 2025. -
Mass League CEO warns funding cuts could impact health access
Any future funding pauses or reductions could have downstream effects on primary care access, says Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers. -
MIT economist explains the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
What is the CFPB? And what would potentially eliminating it mean for American consumers? MIT's Jon Gruber weighs in.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 3/27: There Will Be No 'Liberal Joe Rogan' & In Defense Of USAID, From The Republican Who Used To Run It
Today:Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah delves into the man-o-sphere.And, Andrew Natsios - former leader of the Massachusetts Republican party who went on to lead USAID under George W. Bush - comes to its defense. -
BPR Full Show 3/26: Immigrations Raids In Boston
Jared Bowen discusses whether art can survive the climate crisisJuliette Kayyem on "signalgate" and growing concerns about espionage with the firing of thousands of federal workers.Jim Aloisi and Christian MilNeil of Streets Blog Mass join for a transit panelSarah Betancourt joins with BU professor/immigrant rights lawyer Julio Henriques and International Institute of New England senior Vice President Xan Weber to discuss the affects of immigration raids in Boston. -
Best Of BPR 3/26: ICE's Collective Punishment In Boston & Who Needs Media Literacy Anyway?
Today:Immigration officials announced the arrests of nearly 400 people around Boston this week, as well as the detention of a Turkish Tufts student. We speak with GBH reporter Sarah Betancourt, immigration attorney Julio Henriquez, and senior vice president of the International Institute of New England Xan Weber.And, we bring you snippets from the Congressional hearing into NPR and PBS; featuring some insights into editorial decision-making from U.S. Rep. James Comer. -
BPR Full Show 3/25: World Figure Skating Championships
Trenni Casey discusses the livestock competitions going viral thanks to one girl's intense stareDoug Zeghibe, executive director of the Skating Club of Boston joins with Olympic skater Ashley Wagner to discuss the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Garden this week.Kelly Beatty of Sky and Telescope discusses the earthly return of Suni Williams and Butch WilmoreMarcelo Suarez-Orozco, Chancellor of UMB on Trump administration attacks on higher education. -
Best Of BPR 3/25: World Figure Skating Championships & Astronaut Sunita Williams' Recovery After 288 Days In Space
Today: The U.S. will play host to the ISU World Figure Skating Championships, coming to TD Garden this week. We talk about the art and physicality behind the sport – and the tragic loss of friends and colleagues in that DC plane crash – with the Skating Club of Boston’s Doug Zeghibe and Olympic skater Ashley Wagner.And, Sky and Telescope senior editor Kelly Beatty discusses the impacts of Sunita Williams' extended stay in space.