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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien
The ACLU’s Kade Crockford on protesting safely in a surveillance state
National security expert Juliette Kayyem
Local inclusive running clubs, Dreamfar and Boston Bulldogs
Recent segments
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For Refugees, Gaining Access To The United States Is Already A Difficult Process
This week, Governor Charlie Baker made waves when he announced he was “not interested” in accepting refugees from Syria until he had more information… -
How Do You Explain The Attacks In Paris To Your Children?
This morning, just days after a series of terror attacks killed 120 and injured hundreds more in Paris, French President François Hollande declared his… -
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Joins Boston Public Radio For "Ask The Mayor"
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joined Boston Public Radio for his monthly segment, “Ask the Mayor,” to take our questions and yours on everything from IndyCar… -
In Response To Bella Bond Investigation, Baker Expects To Roll Out New DCF Policies By Thanksgiving
After negotiations with SEIU 509—the union that represents social workers in Massachusetts—Governor Charlie Baker expects to release updated and reformed… -
Congressman Seth Moulton On Narrowing The Divide Between Veterans And The Rest Of Us
Less than one percent of the American population makes up today’s military.For the majority of us when we talk about boots on the ground, about surges,… -
Elections in Myanmar "A Step Forward In A Long Journey To Democracy"
For the first time in decades, voters in Myanmar—which, until a few years ago, was ruled by a military junta—cast their votes in a nationwide election…
Listen to previous shows
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Full Broadcast 7/20/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, July 20, 2018. -
Corby Kummer | Why Fast Food Restaurants Use Non-Poach Agreements
Food Food critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the use of non-poach agreements by the fast-food industry. -
Full Broadcast 7/19/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, July 19th, 2018. -
Full Broadcast 7/18/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, July 18th, 2018. We asked you about President Donald Trump saying he misspoke at a press conference yesterday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. We looked at the criminal justice system through two true crime hit documentaries, "Making a Murderer" and "The Staircase," by talking to the lawyers involved in those cases. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem analyzed the Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin and updated us on the Mueller investigation. On Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, state police are acting more like estatepolice — getting high-paying jobs and posh surroundings for work that is low-key. We opened the lines and to get your take. Governor Mike Dukakis talked about his dreams of a North-South rail link and what he sees for the future of the Democratic Party. Are woodchucks betraying their political stripes by attacking Paul Ryan’s car?Naturalist Sy Montgomery joined us for this and other tales from the Animal Kingdom. Is Elon Musk’s high-tech hubris setting him up for a fall? Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn discussed. -
Full Broadcast 7/17/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, July 17th, 2018: Congressman Bill Keating gave his take on the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, Finland yesterday. We took your calls about Trump's tone during the summit — did he undermine American intelligence, or is he establishing a good relationship with Russia? Trenni Kusnierek explained why youth soccer participation is way down despite a much-watched World Cup. Emerson College President Lee Pelton and Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown talked about the challenges of educating students in 2018. Travel writer Chris Muther offered his advice for dealing with Airbnb customer service representatives. CNN's John King also weighed in on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin. The St. Paul’s Girls School choir joined us for a preview of their performance tomorrow night with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at 7 p.m. at the Boston Hatch Shell.