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Live Music Friday: Irish rockers Solas
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Congressman Jake Auchincloss and MIT’s Jon Gruber
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News Quiz: Comfort Foods Versus Uncomfortable Foods
It's the battle of comfort foods versus uncomfortable foods on Boston Public Radio's News Quiz this week. On one side, James DiSabatino of Roxy's Grilled… -
One Year After Major Upheaval, Market Basket Bounces Back
Last summer, a bitter family feud between the DeMoulas family over who would take control of their family business—the Market Basket supermarket… -
Hello America, Have You Met Hillary Clinton?
The name "Hillary Clinton" has been at the forefront of American political life for decades, yet her aides have also described her as the "most famous… -
Security Glitches At NYSE And United Airlines Raise Question: Who Should Have Access To Our Data?
This morning, flights from United Airlines were grounded due to a router problem. Then, the New York Stock Exchange mysteriously shut down. While the… -
Misty Copeland: A Role Model For Girls Everywhere Who Want To Find Their Power
Young girls across the country gained a squad of new idols this week when the U.S. Women's National Team stormed its way to a World Cup title. But soccer… -
The Blockbuster Of The Summer Isn't In Theaters—It's 'The Grexit'
Move aside, 'Jurassic Park.' The blockbuster movie of the summer isn't what you expect—it's not even in theaters, says Charles Sennott, head of 'The…
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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.