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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: Juliet Lloyd
Former Boston mayor Kim Janey, the NAACP’s Michael Curry, and Ted Landsmark
Jenny Johnson and Billy Costa on their new cookbook
Gold Dust Orphans mastermind Ryan Landry
Recent segments
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Boston police chief blames 'bad information' for erroneous news reports on Capt. Danilecki
A Dorchester man claimed Capt. John Danilecki used excessive force during an incident in 2019. -
AG Campbell says new Reproductive Justice Unit will help ensure access to necessary care
Campbell said the unit will address all reproductive rights issues in an "intersectional, holistic way." -
'Fat Ham' brings Shakespeare to the backyard barbecue
The Huntington Theater Company’s production of "Fat Ham," the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner, centers pleasure and self-actualization over harm. -
Why Rep. Mike Connolly is petitioning to get rent control on the 2024 ballot
"We can do this in a way that is fair to landlords and fair to tenants," Connolly said. -
Pao Arts Center's Experience Chinatown Arts Festival celebrates community
Live musical performances take place on Sept. 30. -
Pressley warns of ‘fiscal cliff’ for constituents amid looming shutdown, student loan repayments
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said the looming government shutdown is a result of Republicans’ failure to unite.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/24: Going Bananas
We opened the lines to discuss whether kids should be in contact sports that lead to injuries. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed the WNBA awardsAmerican Experience executive producer Cameo George and Frontline executive producer Raney Aronson-Roth discussed their two films in the works on the Vice Presidential candidates.Marie St. Fleur discussed how Haitian immigrants are woven into the fabric of America, having fought in the Revolutionary War. She'll contextualize the impacts of recent anti-immigrant and anti-Haitian sentiment.CNN's John King on the latest national political headlinesWe ended the show talking about self check-out vs. going to a cashier -
Best Of BPR 9/23: Israel's War With Lebanon Begins & The Religious Vote
Today:Israel’s war against Hamas rages on in Gaza, while Netanyahu appears emboldened to open a second front on its northern border with Lebanon and Hezbollah. We talk with GBH news analyst Charlie Sennott about the destabilizing Middle East.And, how are the presidential candidates reaching out to Americans of faith? We talk with Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price. -
BPR Full Show 9/23: The Eight Bulls of North Attleboro
We opened the show by asking listeners what issues matter to them this presidential election. We spoke again to John Deaton, Elizabeth Warren's senate challenger.Then, the GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discussed the escalating war in the Middle East and other world headlines.NYU medical ethicist Art Caplan talked about renewed calls to abolish religious exemptions for school vaccinations and why there's a brain drain at the FDA leading to massive inspection backlogs.There's a bull on the loose on North Attleboro (allegedly) after a herd escape from a rodeo over the weekend. We're obsessed with this story, but don't know why. So we ask listeners to text in with their thoughts. The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed which faith groups are most likely to vote for which candidate, and the outreach each campaign is doing to woo them.We ended the show with a meltdown. Why, even as adults, are we prone to toddler-like outbursts when we get tired? -
Best Of BPR 9/20: LMF James Carter & Leopoldstadt
Today:Saxophonist James Carter is back in town for two shows Saturday night at Scullers Jazz Club. But first, he and his band swing by the BPL.And, Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt is on stage now at the Huntington. We speak with director Carey Perloff and actor Rebecca Gibel about the play, about a Jewish family in Vienna at the rise of the 20th century. -
BPR Full Show 9/20: Stressed But Blessed
People are more stressed than ever. We opened the lines to hear what listeners are stressed over.James Carter performed for Live Music Friday, ahead of his return to Boston this weekend at Scullers. Longtime Boston broadcaster/music critic Steve Elman joined as well. Callie Crossley on Harris/Oprah interview.Director Carey Perloff and actress Rebecca Gibel joined to talk about their work in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of Leopoldstadt.Corby Kummer broke down some myths and misconceptions about sugar, food waste bans making a difference in Mass., and the hidden environmental cost of food.We ended the show by discussing sparkling vs. still water