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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans
Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung
Princeton University race and politics scholar Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Vocational technical school panel with Commonwealth Beacon’s Michael Jonas and Boston Globe’s Christopher Huffaker
Recent segments
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Diane Foley releases book on confronting one of her son's killers
Journalist James Foley was executed by militants of the Islamic State group in 2014. -
Comedian Marc Maron reflects on New England roots
The comedian and podcaster reflects on his formative years in New England ahead of his Medford show. -
Oscar-nominated documentary '20 Days in Mariupol' is journalism in action
FRONTLINE's film is up for a best documentary at the Academy Awards on March 10. -
Boston police commissioner commends detectives for giving up arbitration in some cases
Central to the new contract is a provision that arbitration is off the table for officers terminated over serious offenses such as murder and rape. -
Latin musician Alex Alvear returns to Boston for a live performance in Roxbury
Alex Alvear and Mango Blue will be at Long Live Roxbury from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. -
The science behind what makes a leap day
Leap days are calendar adjustments that can be explained by astronomy.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 1/15: Michael Curry On Reparations & The Bay State Banner's Ron Mitchell
Best Of BPR 1/15: Michael Curry On Reparations & The Bay State Banner's Ron Mitchell -
Best Of BPR 1/12: Ulysses Quartet & Vineyard Wind Goes Online
Best Of BPR 1/12: Ulysses Quartet & Vineyard Wind Goes Online -
BPR Full Show 1/12: Spend Less, Sleep Under
BPR Full Show 1/12: Spend Less, Sleep Under -
BPR Full Show 1/11: The Downfall Of Bill Belichick
BPR Full Show 1/11: The Downfall Of Bill Belichick -
Best Of BPR 1/11: Public Relations Relationships & AITA For Cooking Stinky Food
Best Of BPR 1/11: Public Relations Relationships & AITA For Cooking Stinky Food