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Lavrov's Exit From Iran Talks Means Negotiations Will Likely Go Into 'Pause Mode'
World leaders have been gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland for weeks trying to hammer out a deal on the future of Iran's nuclear program. Today, their… -
Charter School Gains May Help Low-Performing Public Schools, Says Education Secretary
Charter schools in Boston have made extraordinary gains, according to a new report from Stanford University. New Massachusetts Secretary of Education… -
Ask This Old House: Plumbing, Heating, And A Mysterious Phone Call
Now that you've replaced your roof once—or twice—this brutal, ice-dam-filled winter, how about planning some more fun warm-weather projects? Whether… -
John Kerry Travels to Switzerland For 'Absolute Endgame' Of Iran Talks
Sixteen months of negotiations over Iran's nuclear future are about to draw to a close at the end of March. Then, all eyes will be on Secretary of State… -
A Very High Impact News Quiz: Two Roller Derby Dudes Face Off
After the women's roller derby league Derby Dames graced the hallowed halls of Studio Three for News Quiz in January, we knew we couldn't resist having on… -
Attorney General Maura Healey Talks E-Cigarettes, Gay Marriage, And Finally Unpacking Her Office
Attorney General Maura Healey joined Boston Public Radio for her inaugural edition of "Ask the AG," where she tackled the issues of new regulations for…
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BPR Full Show 8/11/20: On Getting Away & Getting By
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to ask listeners: as Congress quarrels about further coronavirus relief, how are you coping with the economic stress of the pandemic? NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek talked about the status of college football, and how Boston’s sports teams are faring with their respective returns. Journalist Oscar Guerra discussed his new documentary for FRONTLINE, “Love, Life & the Virus.” Ali Noorani, Executive Director for the National Immigration Forum, talked about unique economic burdens for immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent polling of American attitudes around immigration. Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther talked about what he thinks it’s going to take for Americans to feel comfortable flying again, and his recent experience navigating COVID requirements to vacation with his parents in Maine. CNN’s John King discussed the dysfunction in Washington over more coronavirus relief, and President Trump’s call to bring back college football. We opened lines to talk with listeners about your experiences traveling during the summer of COVID. -
BPR Full Show 8/10/20: Letter of the Law
Today on Boston Public Radio: CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed the U.S.’ passing of 5 million coronavirus cases, and a new report from American intelligence about Russian meddling in the 2020 election. We opened lines to talk with listeners about the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the U.S. Postal Service. Politico’s Stephanie Murray broke the latest news around the Mass. Senate race., and a recent scandal for congressional challenger Alex Morse. TV expert Bob Thompson reviewed the miniseries “Upright”, Disney Plus' “Howard,” and the TV remake of “The Fugitive.” Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, talked about words with racist origins that we still use, and a disconnect within the Catholic Church around the Black Lives Matter movement. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko recapped cybersecurity news from last week's Black Hat security conference, and discussed President Trump’s attempt to ban U.S. companies from working with Tik Tok and WeChat. Poet Richard Blanco called in for our monthly edition of “The Village Voice,” where he talked about the poet Dorianne Laux, and read some of her work. -
BPR Full Show 8/7/20: Thought for Food
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to talk with listeners about your thoughts on the return to colleges and universities in the fall. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the restaurant industry’s reckoning around toxic workplace culture, and a commemorative feast at a Michigan prison to celebrate the life of George Floyd. Beat the Press host Emily Rooney discussed a Georgia High School suspending students for sharing photos of crowded hallways, and read her list of fixations and fulminations. Nia Grace, owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and co-founder of the Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, discussed Boston's Black Restaurant Month, and talked about how Darryl’s is holding up through the pandemic. Media maven Sue O’Connell talked about President Trump’s claim that Joe Biden is “anti-god,” and reflected on worries about the efficiency of the USPS ahead of the November election. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed major conflicts of interest for the president of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and her recent endorsement of Jesse Mermell to fill Rep. Joe Kennedy’s vacant congressional seat. We opened lines to talk with listeners about how you're supporting local businesses through the pandemic. -
Corby Kummer: Prisoners Organize Memorial Tribute Lunch For George Floyd
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke with Boston Public Radio on Friday about an innmate at the Muskegon Correctional Facility in Michigan who organized a special meal to honor the life of George Floyd. "This innmate decided as a tribute, and sign of solidarity to George Floyd, to gather together other prisoners who had the liberty to use plastic knives, and have a memorial tribute lunch, which took weeks of meticulous planning," he said. Kummer is a *senior editor at The Atlantic*, an award-winning food writer, and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Policy. -
BPR Full Show 8/6/20: 'The Land of Educational Uncertainty'
Today on Boston Public Radio: The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Catherine D’Amato talked about the state’s new “Breakfast After the Bell” program, and other ways Mass. is addressing food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about your feelings around school reopening and distance learning. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discussed a handful of obituaries for victims of COVID-19 that place blame on the government’s pandemic response, and news that Trader Joe's is sticking with their ethnically insensitive branding. We aired our October interview with Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., where she discussed her book “Tough Love,” and spoke on the presidential campaign of Joe Biden. Former Mass. Education Secretary Paul Reville talked about the confusion around how Mass. K-12 schools are going to operate in the fall. We opened lines to ask listeners: with COVID-19 cases beginning to climb, should we consider scaling back reopening in Mass.? Travel guru Rick Steves talked about employing the “traveler’s mindset” while stuck at home, and the importance of positive serendipity as a traveler.