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Recent segments
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To Stop ISIS Recruitment In U.S., Law Enforcement Must 'Demystify' Terrorism
The FBI arrested six Somali-Americans on Sunday for attempting to travel to Syria and join ISIS. Juliette Kayyem, host of the national security podcast… -
The $70,000 CEO Is The Business Leader Of The Future, Says Harvard Biz Prof
Last week, Dan Price—CEO of a credit card payments company called Gravity Payments—decided to raise the minimum wage for all his employees to $70,000,… -
Through War And Strife, The Boston Marathon Has Always Been A Symbol Of Resilience
For many Bostonians, Patriots' Day marks the unofficial beginning of spring. But of course, as Charles Sennott, head of The GroundTruth Project, points… -
Inside The Life Of A First Lady, Beyond The White House
Peter Slevin—journalist, author, and professor at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University— joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan on… -
Governor Baker: Would Vote Yes On Olympics Referendum, Including Taxpayer Funding For Infrastructure
Governor Charlie Baker would vote yes on a 2024 Olympics ballot question that included taxpayer funding for infrastructure investments, he told Jim Braude… -
Remembering 'The Terrible Death': The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln 150 Years Later
On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was in an exceptionally good mood. Only five days before, General Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox, ending…
Listen to previous shows
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The Worlds Best New Invention: Low Fat Pig
Medical ethicist Art Caplan joined us to discuss the ethics of a new creation from Chinese scientists, a low body fat pig that could produce low-fat bacon. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on the latest Russian investigation developments, Paul Reville on the MCAS, and Renee Landers on all things SCOTUS. (Full Show 10/25/17) -
A Healthcare And Tax Reform AMA
Jonathan Gruber, one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act and a professor of economics at MIT, joined us to take all your healthcare and tax reform questions. Plus, food writer Corby Kummer, Sue O'Connell, and CNN's John King. (Full Show 10/24/17) -
Summer In October
While it may be October, the weather feels like it is still August. We opened the lines to hear if you have been enjoying the unusually warm weather or is it making you fear the consequences of climate change. Plus, Michael Cutty and Jennifer Nassour on local and national politics, sports commentator Treeni Kusnierek, All Revved Up, and Nancy Koehn on her new book. (Full Show 10/23/17) -
General Knowledge About General Stores.
Ted Reinstein from WCVB-TV’s Chronicle and Anne-Marie Dorning, an Emmy-award winning journalist, joined us to talk about their new book, New England's General Stores: Exploring an American Classic, and to compete in the news quiz. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, Andrea Cabral, and Shirley Leung. -
Governor Baker Thinks Trump's Call To Soldier's Widow Was Disgraceful
Governor Charlie Baker joined Boston Public Radio for another edition of Ask The Governor. Plus, Alex Beam on the Man Booker Prize, Congressman Mike Capuano, and Chuck Todd. (Full Show 10/19/17)
