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Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen
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Recent segments
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US and Britain Need To 'Wake Up' To Russian Meddling In Democracy, Charles Sennott Says
Charles Sennott of The GroundTruth Project said the two countries need to come together to prevent further Russian influence campaigns. -
Irish Official Remains 'Optimistic' UK and EU Can Work Out A Deal
Minister for Communications, Climate Action, and Environment Richard Bruton said he respects the United Kingdom's decision and hopes they can work toward a productive, long-term economic partnership. -
What Are Realistic Expectations For The Second US-North Korea Summit?
Charles Sennott of The GroundTruth Project believes symbolic gains could be made, but that substantive progress is unlikely. -
Sen. Markey Optimistic About Green New Deal, Despite Criticism
“We haven't had a debate in the country in 10 years on climate change, and now we have a movement building across the country on this. We have struck a nerve with the American people, with the green generation,” Markey said. -
Rep. Bill Keating On Why He's Supporting The Green New Deal
Keating joined Boston Public Radio to discuss his support for the sweeping resolution. -
Future Of SNAP Benefits Uncertain As Government Shutdown Continues
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters its fifth week, the future of federal food assistance remains uncertain.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/31: Chuck Todd On The Crossover Vote & Michael Curry Says Stay Woke
Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim. NBC’s Chuck Todd discusses the last few whirlwind days of campaigning … from Trump’s garbage man orange vest stunt … to the Nikki Haley voters who are still undecided, as she tells voters in Pennsylvania to stop being so emotional, and vote for Trump. And, some good news – higher city investments in Black-owned businesses. We talk about this, and Trump’s promise to put the vaccine-denying RFK Jr. in charge of public health if he wins, with Michael Curry of the NAACP. -
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Best Of BPR 10/30: Gender Gaps & Bird Brains
Today: We get listener reactions to a stark gender divide in this year’s race – with women supporting Harris at much higher rates than men.And, a brief reprieve from politics with naturalist Sy Montgomery. From baby turtles named after everyone's favorite public radio show hosts, to Sy’s new book – What The Chicken Knows – all about what we can learn from our feathered farmyard friends. -
BPR Full Show 10/30: Cowboy Mania
Jim Dao, editorial page editor at the Boston Globe, on newspaper endorsements. The Globe endorsed Harris, and included an explainer as to why.Jared Bowen wore his chaps as promised plus he discussed the Clark Art Institute's $45m donationNational security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the threats to this election -- the existing 'stop the steal' movement, conspiracy theories, and "secrets" between Trump and Mike Johnson.Massachusetts Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Services Jon Santiago reacted to Tony Hinchcliffe's racist jokeNaturalist and author Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her forthcoming book "What The Chicken Knows" -
Best Of BPR 10/29: CNN's John King Urges Patience On Nov. 5 & The Singing Auditor Says Vote Yes On 1
Today: CNN’s chief national correspondent, John King joins us just one week out from when vote counting begins. The Man of the Magic Wall tells us not to expect the results on Tuesday or even Wednesday night … And, state auditor Diana DiZoglio discusses her ballot campaign to expressly authorize her office to audit the legislature – on the heels of two legislative leaders saying they might change her petition even if voters pass it.