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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Brandeis University President Arthur Levine about his new book "From Upheaval to Action: What Works in Changing Higher Ed,”
Summer camp segment with Jeanne Sherlock from Metro West YMCA and Chris Smith from After School and Beyond
The Ellie Fund's executive director Meredith Mendelson
Recent segments
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In Boston Public Schools, Using A Summer Curriculum to Close The Achievement Gap
The achievement gap between students from low-income households and students from wealthier ones is one of the most persistent challenges facing Boston… -
Give Typewriter Rodeo A Topic And They'll Give You a Poem
Two members of the Typewriter Rodeo returned to Boston Public Radio with their infamous rhyme-on-demand segment. Poets Genna Rose and Sean Petrie joined… -
National Security Expert Juliette Kayyem Weighs In Ahead Of Comey's Testimony
It feels as if everyone is waiting with bated breath for former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony during tomorrow’s Senate Intelligence Committee… -
Most Households Own A Bible, But Only Half Of Americans Have Read It
A recent survey from LifeWay Research found that about half of Americans have read little to none of the Bible, even though nine out of 10 households own… -
Author Chris Edwards On Transitioning “Before Transgender Was Even Really A Word”
Gender is complex, varied, and personal. Yet as culture catches up to human nature, the transgender experience is often perceived as the journey to one… -
Republicans May Never Fully Repeal and Replace Affordable Care Act, Says Medical Ethicist Art Caplan
Throughout his campaign, President Trump promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with something better. “We’re going to have insurance for…
Listen to previous shows
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Cinema Classic Challenge: 'Psycho'
In celebration of Halloween, we watch Pyscho this month for our Cinema Classic Challenge. We opened the lines to hear if you still think this 1960 classic holds up. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Rep, Steve Lynch, Walt Willet on his new nutrition book, and food critic Corby Cummer. (Full Show 10/31) -
Mueller's Indictments
Joanna Weiss and Jack Sullivan joined us to discuss the bombshell that was today's indictments from Mueller's Russian investigation. Plus, All Revved Up, Charlie Sennott, Richard Blanco, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 10/30/17) -
A Spooky News Quiz
David Berger-jones and Caitlin Johnston from Cambridge Historical Tours joined us for a spooky news quiz. Plus, Emily's Rooney's famous list, Shirley Leung on Amazon, The French Ambassador to the US, and Andy Ihnatko on the new iPhone. (Full Show 10/27/17) -
Attorney General Maura Healey Answers Your Questions On The Opiate Crisis
Attorney General Maura joined us to answer your questions and ours in another edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Meet The Press' Chuck Todd. -
The Worlds Best New Invention: Low Fat Pig
Medical ethicist Art Caplan joined us to discuss the ethics of a new creation from Chinese scientists, a low body fat pig that could produce low-fat bacon. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on the latest Russian investigation developments, Paul Reville on the MCAS, and Renee Landers on all things SCOTUS. (Full Show 10/25/17)
