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Recent segments
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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… -
Did Florida Governor Rick Scott Tell His Staff Not To Use The 'C' Word—'Climate Change?'
Former employees of Florida Governor Rick Scott says he forbade staff from discussing climate change—including using the terms “global warming” or “sea… -
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Lifts Eyebrows And Ruffles Feathers With U.S. Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech to Congress tomorrow, but not everyone will be welcoming him with open arms. That’s because…
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
BPR Full Show 11/25: Signature Dishes
CNN's John King zooms in for the latest national political headlinesTrenni Casey discusses Killington's independent era for skiing in the NortheastAbdallah Fayyad, Globe ideas writer, joins via zoom to discuss his latest piecesCongressman Jim McGovern calls into the show on the annual March for the Food Bank of Western Mass. Javier Marin, executive chairman of El Planeta, joins in person to discuss his new book: “Live From America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S.”