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USA Today’s Susan Page on her new book, "The Queen and Her Presidents"
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Tufts international affairs expert Daniel Drezner
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
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What Can The United States Learn About Gun Control From Australia?
Four days ago, in response to the massacre in Charleston, South Carolina that left nine dead, President Obama stood at a podium at the White House and… -
Is The Happiest Place On Earth Only For The Richest Kid In Town?
Do you have to be the richest kid on the block to enjoy the Happiest Place On Earth? That’s the accusation made by a recent article in the Washington… -
Pope Francis Shakes Up The Global Dialogue On Climate Change
Pope Francis made headlines this week when the draft of his 192-page encyclical on climate change—due to be officially released this Thursday—leaked… -
It's Polka Friday At Boston Public Radio
It’s Polka Friday at Boston Public Radio! Master accordionists Marié Abe and Ralph Tufo faced off in honor of this weekend’s Squeezebox Slam in Davis… -
Any Parent Could Tell You Exactly What Texas Police Officer Eric Casebolt Did Wrong
Eric Casebolt—a police officer in McKinney, Texas—was caught on video earlier this week chasing and waving his gun at a group of young African American… -
American Pharoah Captures The Triple Crown (And American Hearts)
Last week, a 3 year old colt named American Pharoah leapt across the finish line at Belmont, clinching the win and also, in the process, the elusive…
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BPR Full Show 10/27: More Tricks, Fewer Treats
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans shares his latest book "Conversations on Dictionaries: The Universe in a Book" on the power of dictionaries in shaping culture. Plus we get his take on polling that shows Latinos in America might be turning away from Trump.Vulture podcast and TV critic Nick Quah shares the best podcasts he's heard this year. Josh Paul and Tariq Habash are co-founders of “A New Policy,” which aims to reform U.S. policy toward the Middle East. They join to discuss what they think multiple U.S. administrations have gotten wrong.The Reverends Irene Monroe & Emmett G. Price III join for “All Rev’d Up" on the pastors showing up at No Kings rallies, and a new survey that finds more U.S. adults are embracing organized religion – buying more bibles post-Charlie Kirk’s assassination. -
Best Of BPR 10/24: Doris Kearns Goodwin On Lincoln's 'Team Of Rivals' And Being President For All
Today:Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library to reflect on lessons in leadership from her book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, released 20 years ago this week. -
BPR Full Show 10/24: Butt Naked In A Doggy-Dog World
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin celebrates 20 years since Team of Rivals was published, the one book Barack Obama said he’d want on a desert island. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for “Ask the Mayor.” We talk to her about Mass & Cass, whether she’ll insert herself into the Markey/Moulton Senate race, new pushback from Boston’s business community, and Trump’s suggestion this month about pulling the World Cup from Foxboro. Rasa Quartet performs for Live Music Friday. They’re on tour across New England with a Halloween-themed show called Soundtrack to a Nightmare. -
Best Of BPR 10/23: J Street's Jeremy Ben-Ami On A Fragile Ceasefire In Gaza
Today: Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder and president of J-Street, discusses the cautious hope many are feeling in the days after a ceasefire took hold in Gaza, and how American Jews are responding to this political moment. -
BPR Full Show 10/23: AITA For Tearing Down White House?
BPR Full Show 10/23: AITA For Tearing Down White House?
