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Thursday on BPR:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Mauricio Rodriguez Pons, director of Frontline and ProPublica’s latest film “Status: Venezuelan”
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey
MIT economist Jon Gruber
Recent segments
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Newton Teachers Association president responds to criticisms over 11-day teachers strike
Opponents of the strike have argued that the action took learning time away from students who are already academically behind as a result of the pandemic. -
Harvard professor says there is a 'political war over the teaching of the past'
Khalil Gibran Muhammad teaches 'History, Race and Public Policy' at Harvard University despite national doubt on teaching about racism. -
Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb thinks he has new evidence of alien spacecraft
When asked how he deals with criticism, Loeb said that, "by now, my skin turned into titanium." -
Is the Apple Vision Pro worth the price?
Tech writer Andy Ihnatko gave his initial impressions on the Apple Vision Pro. -
Dog Aging Project on short leash for funding
The Dog Aging Project, a groundbreaking research initiative, aims to increase canine longevity but is set to run out of funds in June 2024. -
James Beard Awards rule change means more recognition for smaller cities
Some people think Boston was snubbed in this year's award semifinalists.
Listen to previous shows
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Best of BPR 3/05: "Ask the AG" with Andrea Campbell
It's a March edition of “Ask the AG,” with Attorney General Andrea Campbell. We start by getting her reactions to the ongoing congressional hearing with "sanctuary city" mayors, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. A month and a half into Trump’s second term, Campbell's office has filed five lawsuits against the Trump administration on everything from birthright citizenship orders and NIH funding, to Elon Musk’s government strip-down with DOGE. We talk about all of it, and new pressure from her colleague – State Auditor Diana DiZoglio. -
BPR Full Show 3/4: Fired Federal Worker Speaks Out
BPR Full Show 3/4: Fired Federal Worker Speaks Out -
Best Of BPR 3/04: "The Time For Waiting And Seeing Is Over," Says Cybersecurity Expert Fired By DOGE
Today:Jonathan Kamens and Francis Tarasiewicz both worked for the federal government until mid-February, when DOGE came for their jobs. Kamens served as the sole government employee working on cybersecurity at VA.Gov protecting veterans' sensitive health information; Tarasiewicz had just landed his dream job as a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New England.They both warn their firings have immediate negative impacts to American security infrastructures. -
Best Of BPR 3/03: Rep. Moulton On That Disastrous Ukraine Meeting & A Top Secret Lunch At The CIA
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton laments the geopolitical shifts happening at the hands of Donald Trump's administration.And, food policy analyst Corby Kummer joins to discuss potential price fixing by egg producers -- and a top secret lunch with Washington Post food critic Tom Setsiema. -
BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune
BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune