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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
GBH arts editor Jared Bowen
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Alejandra Caraballo
Will Austin, CEO and founder of Boston Schools Fund
Recent segments
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AG Campbell on a new Elder Justice Unit and immigrant work authorization permits
A new Elder Justice Unit in the Office of the Attorney General aims to remove "silos" in elder care -
As new school year looms, Wu touts school bus readiness at BPS
In a Boston Public Radio interview, her plans for a new strategy at Mass. and Cass remain unclear. -
Bilingual ‘Hamlet’ production takes to Chelsea’s streets
Apollinaire Theatre Company, Teatro Chelsea and the city present an immersive adaptation, catering to both English and Spanish speakers. -
A hip-hop party for the people comes to Boston
A music festival on City Hall Plaza celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. -
MBTA slow zones remain a 'moving target,' general manager says
Slow zones have been a big complaint among riders. -
‘Therapy alpacas’ bring comfort and calm to unexpected places
Harvard Alpaca Ranch boasts certified therapy alpacas like Sir Erik, who brings calm and smiles to nursing homes, libraries and even radio studios.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/23: Israel's War With Lebanon Begins & The Religious Vote
Today:Israel’s war against Hamas rages on in Gaza, while Netanyahu appears emboldened to open a second front on its northern border with Lebanon and Hezbollah. We talk with GBH news analyst Charlie Sennott about the destabilizing Middle East.And, how are the presidential candidates reaching out to Americans of faith? We talk with Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price. -
BPR Full Show 9/23: The Eight Bulls of North Attleboro
We opened the show by asking listeners what issues matter to them this presidential election. We spoke again to John Deaton, Elizabeth Warren's senate challenger.Then, the GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discussed the escalating war in the Middle East and other world headlines.NYU medical ethicist Art Caplan talked about renewed calls to abolish religious exemptions for school vaccinations and why there's a brain drain at the FDA leading to massive inspection backlogs.There's a bull on the loose on North Attleboro (allegedly) after a herd escape from a rodeo over the weekend. We're obsessed with this story, but don't know why. So we ask listeners to text in with their thoughts. The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed which faith groups are most likely to vote for which candidate, and the outreach each campaign is doing to woo them.We ended the show with a meltdown. Why, even as adults, are we prone to toddler-like outbursts when we get tired? -
Best Of BPR 9/20: LMF James Carter & Leopoldstadt
Today:Saxophonist James Carter is back in town for two shows Saturday night at Scullers Jazz Club. But first, he and his band swing by the BPL.And, Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt is on stage now at the Huntington. We speak with director Carey Perloff and actor Rebecca Gibel about the play, about a Jewish family in Vienna at the rise of the 20th century. -
BPR Full Show 9/20: Stressed But Blessed
People are more stressed than ever. We opened the lines to hear what listeners are stressed over.James Carter performed for Live Music Friday, ahead of his return to Boston this weekend at Scullers. Longtime Boston broadcaster/music critic Steve Elman joined as well. Callie Crossley on Harris/Oprah interview.Director Carey Perloff and actress Rebecca Gibel joined to talk about their work in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of Leopoldstadt.Corby Kummer broke down some myths and misconceptions about sugar, food waste bans making a difference in Mass., and the hidden environmental cost of food.We ended the show by discussing sparkling vs. still water -
Best Of BPR 9/19: The Choice & Taxachusetts
Today:Legendary Frontline filmmaker Michael Kirk previews their latest film highlighting “THE CHOICE” voters have between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses a murky new pro-business group fighting Massachusetts' high-tax reputation.