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Food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
Roger Brown and Liza Levy of Salt Lick Incubator join us in Studio 3 with a musical performance from Tiny Habits
A conversation with Reproductive Equity Now, a group pushing for unrestricted access to abortions later in pregnancy in Massachusetts
Recent segments
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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… -
U.S. Troops In Afghanistan May Be In It For The Long Haul
American troops could remain in Afghanistan well into 2016, according to U.S. officials—a reversal of strategy from the Obama Administration’s original… -
A Very Mayoral News Quiz: Somerville's Joe Curtatone and Salem's Kim Driscoll Face Off
For their day jobs, they run two Massachusetts cities—Salem and Somerville—but occasionally Boston Public Radio can convince Kim Driscoll and Joseph… -
You Already Know What Happened To The Titanic. But What About The Lusitania?
You already know the story of what happened to the Titanic. But what about another famed ocean liner, the Lusitania?Erik Larson, author of The Devil in…
Listen to previous shows
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Who's Buried In Grant's Tomb
Biographer Ron Chernow joined us to talk about his new book on Ulysses s. Grant, Grant. Plus, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Harvey Weinstein, Heather Goldstone on Trump's EPA, Juliette Kayyem on Trump wanting more nukes, and Corby Kummer on the latest food trends. (Full Show 10/11/17) -
The Ins and Outs Of Tax Reform
Ford Professor of Economics at MIT Jonathan Gruber joined us to answer our questions and yours about Trump's tax plan and tax reform in general. Plus, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik on his new book, At the Stranger’s Gate: Arrivals in New York, Nancy Koehn, John King, and Ryan Landry on his newest play. -
Cooking Is A Family Affair For Chef Jacques Pépin
Famed Chef Jacques Pepin joined us with his granddaughter Shorey to talk about his new book, "Grandfather’s Lessons: In the Kitchen with Shorey." Plus, TV Expert Bob Thompson, poet Richard Blanco, Charlie Sennott, and Frank Phillips and Peter Gelzinis on local and national politics. (Full Show 10/09 ) -
Honk For Newsquiz
The Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band joined us for the news quiz to talk about the upcoming Honk festival. Plus, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and Sue O'Connell. (Full Show 10/06/17) -
Morongate
We opened the lines to hear what you thought of the latest White House scandal, Secretary of State allegedly calling President Trump a moron. Plus, Congressman Mike Capuano, WGBH's Jared Bowed, NBC's Chuck Todd, and education expert Paul Reville.