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Monday on BPR:
Question 8 Debate: on repealing recreational marijuana sales.
Author Kai Bird on Roy Cohn’s influence on Trump
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate John Deaton
Recent segments
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Trenni Kusnierek: 'Antonio Brown Is Garbage'
The Patriots player has been accused of sexual misconduct by a second woman. -
Boston City Council President Calls For City Inspector General To Be Created After Corruption Scandals
In the wake of two corruption scandals in Boston’s City Hall, City Council President Andrea Campbell wants the city to create an office for an independent inspector general. -
Charlie Sennott: America Needs To Start Talking About Its Domestic Terrorism Problem
When mass shooters fit the definition of terrorism, why aren't they charged with it? -
Village Voice: Richard Blanco On Showing, Not Telling
Richard Blanco walks Jim and Margery through the writing tool of showing, not telling. -
ACLU Mass Executive Director Says Census Ruling 'Was A Huge Victory For Democracy'
Though the debate over the question is not over, the Supreme Court delivered a strong blow to the Trump administration. -
As Anti-Abortion Laws Spread In Nation, Advocates On Both Sides Prepare For A Supreme Court Fight
In 2019, several states have passed laws restricting access to abortions, leaving some wondering if it means the end of Roe v. Wade.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 3/21: Judge Gertner Rings Democracy Alarm Bells & The Zahili Zamora Trio
Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner rings alarm bells on Trump's attack of the American legal system, comparing his intimidation and consolidation of power to that of Hungary's Viktor Orban.And, Cuban-born jazz pianist Zahili Zamora joins for Live Music Friday, at the Boston Public Library. -
BPR Full Show 3/21: Acts of Kindness
Live Music Friday with Cuban-born jazz pianist and Berklee professor Zahili Zamora. She's performing next Thursday at Long Live Roxbury Brewing Company. NBC Boston commentator Sue O’Connell discusses the latest news on the Karen Read trial, including blogger "Turtleboy" pleading not guilty to witness intimidation charges. Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner reacts to Justice Roberts’ rebuke of Trump on the issue of judicial impeachment, and more on Trump ignoring judicial orders. Our 'Press Play' media segment with GBH's Adam Reilly and Callie Crossley on the media's coverage of the Trump administration and coverage of the Boston mayoral race. -
Best Of BPR 3/20: Mahmoud Khalil's First Amendment Case & Tesla's Market Slump
Today:Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil is being held in Louisiana, awaiting his fate after the federal government targeted him for his pro-Palestine advocacy – We speak with one of the members of his legal team, the head of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Donna Lieberman.Dan Primack is the business editor at Axios. He discusses the latest on interest rates and the fed – holding steady at least for now -- and the fate of Tesla. -
BPR Full Show 3/20: Are we unhappier than ever?
Political analyst Chuck Todd returns for his weekly D.C. news roundupFormer secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral weighs in on the deportation of RI doctor Rasha Alawieh. She also discusses the Trump administration's attempts to bypass the judiciary.Dan Primack, business editor over at Axios, talks about the Fed's latest decision to keep interest rates steady because of ongoing economic uncertainty.Donna Lieberman leads the New York Civil Liberties Union. She joins us to talk about her role defending detained Colombia University student and green card-holder Mahmoud Khalil. -
BPR Full Show 3/19: Pump the Brakes? Boston’s Bike Lane Dilemma
BPR Full Show 3/19: Pump the Brakes? Boston’s Bike Lane Dilemma