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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutweiler
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Joshua Croake and Caelyn Lam from the Worcester-based Love Your Labels join to talk clothing and community ahead of “Queer AF,” their annual fashion show extravaganza.
Recent segments
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Shakespeare, Not Stirred
"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and a cold, dry martini is the sun." That's a line from Shakespeare, of course,… -
Governor Baker On Green Line Extension: "There's Something That's Not Right Here"
Governor Charlie Baker is not committed to following through with the Green Line extension if it will run significantly over budget, he said on Boston… -
BPD Commissioner Bill Evans: Uber 'Out and Out Lied' About Safety Inspections
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans says that the ride-hailing service Uber "out and out lied" to him about performing safety inspections on their… -
New 'Smart Pill' Raises Ethical Questions
It happens to everyone. You’re prescribed a medication, and you forget to take it at the right time, in the right dose, or even to take it at all. This… -
Maura Healey: Other NFL Owners Should Follow Robert Kraft's Lead On Domestic Violence Prevention
Other team owners in the NFL should follow New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's lead on domestic violence prevention, says Attorney General Maura… -
What Europe Can Learn From The U.S. About The Migrant Crisis
Now that European nations like Germany have pledged to accept Syrian migrants in large numbers, what happens next? Charles Sennott, head of The…
Listen to previous shows
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If It Walks Like Trump, Talks Like Trump, It May Just Be Trump
It seems like all of Trump's aides and advisors start to sound like Trump after joining his administration. We opened the lines to hear what you think about Trump's staff subsuming his personality? Have you have you ever taken on your boss' personality? Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Gar Alperovitz on his involvement with the Pentagon Papers. -
Amazon is Not Just Tracking Their Packages
Amazon is starting to force their employees to wear wristbands so they can track their every movement. We opened the lines to hear about your experiences with micromanaging management. Plus, Trenni Kusnierek, Andy Inhatko, John Gruber, and John Gruber. -
Can Hollywood Please Stop Adapting Every Book We Love?
It seems that Hollywood can't stop taking every precious novel we hold dear and trying to turn it into the next big TV or movie. This time the powers that be have decided to test their luck in a new TV adaptation of the beloved John Updike's "Rabbit' series. In honor of this announcement, we opened the lines to hear about your favorite and least favorite book adaptations. Plus, Nancy Koehn, Corby Kummer, John King, Bob Thompson, and Carol Rose and Rahsaan Hall from the ACLU. -
What Went Wrong: The Super Bowl
We went to the phones to hear why you thought the Patriots lost last night's Super Bowl. Plus, our weekly political roundtable, Charlie Sennott on North Korea, All Revved Up, and Andris Nelson joined us to celebrate Leipzig Week. -
Ask The Mayor: Will Boston Be A Marijuana Sanctuary State?
Mayor Marty Walsh joined us for another edition of Ask The Mayor tot take our questions and yours. Plus, Superbowl Trivia, Emily Rooney, Congressman Bill Keating, and Bill Costa joined us for our news quiz.