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BPR will be back live on Monday, July 6 with:
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Princeton University's Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Transportation panel: Chris Dempsey and Bill Strauss
Recent segments
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All Revved Up: Cambridge's N-Word Controversy Falls In Much Larger Context
A teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School is under investigation after a controversial panel involving the use of a racial slur. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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Sen. Warren Blames The NRA For Lack Of Gun Reform
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called in to discuss why she believes the NRA prohibits proper gun reform from coming to fruition. Plus, Rep. Seth Moulton on Paul Ryans refusal to enact gun reform, animal expert Sy Montgomery on her new book, and Russian journalist Masha Gessen on her new book, "The Future Is History." (Full Show 10/04/17) -
Lea DeLaria AKA Big Boo sings David Bowie
Lea DeLaria, Big Boo from Orange Is The New Black, joined us to talk her new album of David Bowie covers called, House Of David. Plus, Senate President Stan Rosenberg, food writer Corby Kummer, and Cnn's John King. (Full Show 10/03/17) -
America's Inability To Institute Change
We opened the lines to hear your thoughts about the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas last night and why it seems impossible for our country and government to institute change. Plus, All Revved Up on OJ Simpson's release, Nathan Myhrvold on his new book, Modernist Bread, and Charlie Sennott on the situation in North Korea. (Full Show 10/02/17) -
BPR Has The Jitters
Today is national coffee, so we opened the lines to hear about your favorite brews. Plus, Emily Rooney's famous list, Callie Crossley, tech news with Andy Ihnatko, and WGBH's great Eric Jackson. (Full Show 9/29/17) -
Patti Smith On Her New Book 'Devotion'
Patti Smith joined us in the studio to talk about her new book, Devotion. Plus, Attorney General Maura Healey joined us to take our questions and yours, Andrea Cabral, and we opened the lines to get your thoughts on the passing of Hugh Hefner. (Full Show 9/28/17)