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Former Massachusetts education secretary Paul Reville
Oscar-winning Ukrainian documentary filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov on his latest for Frontline, “2000 Meters to Andriivka
Singer/songwriter Tom Rush
Giselle Byrd of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
Revs. Irene Monroe & Emmet G. Price III
Recent segments
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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: Boston Public Radio Live Coverage Of Tsarnaev Verdict
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty today of all 30 charges in the Boston Marathon bombing trial, including 17 that qualify for the death penalty. Jim… -
After Over A Decade Of War, Afghanistan Sees Progress
Afghanistan is rebuilding, slowly, after more than a decade of war. But is the progress being made fleeting, or built-to-last?That's a question Charles… -
LISTEN: In Praise Of The Peep, The Quintessential Spring Snack
Does any snack sing "spring" quite like the pastel-colored culinary marvel that is the Peep?*Let me answer that for you: no. Jim Braude and Margery Eagan… -
After The Germanwings Tragedy, How Can We Make Future Flights Safer?
Mere hours after Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed a passenger airplane into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board, airlines in Europe…
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Answers Your GOP Tax Plan Questions
Economist John Gruber joined Boston Public Radio to answer all of your GOP tax plan questions. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, tech expert Juliette Kayyem, and arts editor Jared Bowen. (Full Show 1/10/17) -
Jeff Sessions Vs. Marijuana
Jeff Sessions is now taking away states rights and making legal marijuana a federal issues again. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on session's crusade against marijuana. Plus, Medical ethicist Art Caplan, Congressman Seth Moulton, food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full show 1/9/17) -
Oprah For President
Oprah's rousing speech at the Golden Globes last night was perhaps the highlight of the night. Her speech has led people to question if Oprah has presidential aspirations. We opened the lines to hear if you would vote for Oprah. Plus, TV expert Bob Thompson, sports with Trenni Kusinerick, a political roundtable, and journalist Farah Stockman. (Full Show 1/8/17) -
Ask The Mayor: The Future Of Bodycams
Mayor Marty Walsh joined us for another edition of Ask The Mayor to talk about the future of the body cam program. Plus, filmmaker Errol Morris, Emily Rooney, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 01/05) -
Braving The Bomb Cyclone
We opened the lines to hear how you were braving the bomb cyclone winter storm. Plus, Elizabeth Warren, Andrea Cabral, Carlie Sennott, Alex Beam, and Congressman Mike Capuano. (Full Show 1/04)