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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Naturalist Sy Montgomery
Massachusetts GOP senate candidate John Deaton
FRONTLINE filmmaker Mike Wiser
National security expert Juliette Kayyem
Recent segments
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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. -
All Revved Up: 'Green Book' Presents A Whitewashed Version of History
Rev. Irene Monroe said the film, which is about the relationship between a black pianist and his white driver and bodyguard, is overly reliant on the trope of the "white hero." -
Can Poetry Help Us Create Meaning Out Of Despair?
Poet Richard Blanco highlighted his favorite works by poet Ada Limón, which are united by a common theme of searching for meaning in "seeming oblivion."
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune
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Best Of BPR 2/28: Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao & Live Music With Castle Of Our Skins
Today:Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on Feb. 28, 2025.And, Live Music Friday with Castle of our Skins – a Black arts institution dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. They perform at the Bethel AME Church in JP this Saturday. -
Best Of BPR 2/27: On The Courts With Andrea Cabral & Oscars Preview With James Bennett II
Today: The chief justice of the supreme court has halted a lower court decision ordering Trump administration to pay State Department, USAID contractors. We talk with Andrea Cabral about a sole jurist acting alone rather than on behalf of the American people.And, GBH arts and culture reporter James Bennett II gives his Oscars previews. -
BPR Full Show 2/27: Embrace The Coffee Revolution
Chuck Todd for his Thursday D.C. check-in.Andrea Cabral on federal court scrutiny of DOGEShirley Leung on her latest columns about White Stadium and Trump targeting “eds and meds” in MassJames Bennett talks about some of his favorite Oscar-nominated shorts films & Oscar-nominated long films.