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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
Recent segments
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Are Britain's Days In The European Union Numbered?
The United Kingdom defied expectations (and opinion polling) when it re-elected Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron with an overwhelming majority… -
The Art (And Science) Of The Not-So-Subtle 'Humblebrag'
“It’s so frustrating to go outside because everyone’s always hitting on me—even when I wear sweatpants.” Did you cringe a little bit just from reading… -
Does The United States Need A 'Hostage Czar'?
Last week, it was revealed that the F.B.I. helped facilitate ransom money for Warren Weinstein, the American hostage being held by al-Qaida who was killed… -
Andrea Cabral On Baltimore, The Police, And Freddie Gray
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for Open Mic. She gave us her take on the unfolding… -
Finding Your Roots, Or Burying Them? 'All Revved Up' Takes On Ben Affleck
Last week, actor Ben Affleck issued an apology on Facebook after it was revealed he lobbied the filmmakers behind the PBS documentary series “Finding Your… -
What's Going On With America's Criminal Justice System?
Today on Boston Public Radio, Jim Braude and Margery Eagan took a look at the country’s criminal justice system from three different angles:To hear from…
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 12/01: Trump's Collective Punishment Against Afghan Refugees
Today: After an Afghan national was charged in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC last week, the Trump administration is imposing new restrictions on all refugees from Afghanistan. We check in with Fariba, an Afghan refugee with US citizenship, about what that means for her community. And, we talk with Alexandra Weber of the International Institute of New England about the impact on refugee communities. -
Best Of BPR 11/28: What Would Life After Cars Look Like?
Today:Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon of the War on Cars podcast join to discuss their new book "Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile" -
Best Of BPR 11/27: Javier Marin On Our Spanish-Speaking History
Today:Javier Marin is executive chairman of El Planeta, the leading Spanish-language newspaper in Massachusetts. He discusses his new book "Live From America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S.” -
Best Of BPR 11/26: Follow The Money On Trump's Foreign Policy Doctrine
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the chaotic few days of peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. -
BPR Full Show 11/26: Thanksgiving Eve
Former secretary of public safety, Andrea Cabral, discusses how federal immigration forces are misusing "less lethal" weapons against protesters.Harvard's national security expert Juliette Kayyem on the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia deal, plus Congressman Mark Kelly under Pentagon investigation for his involvement in a video from Democratic lawmakers calling on troops to defy illegal orders.Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear discuss their new book "Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile."Playwright Ryan Landry previews this year's Gold Dust Orphans holiday show.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses this year's holiday squeeze as consumers are expected to cut Black Friday spending for the first time since 2021.