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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Author and Amherst professor Ilan Stavans
Boston Medical Center’s Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Princeton’s Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Recent segments
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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. -
To audit the Legislature, DiZoglio prepares to put her faith in voters
The state auditor is starting a ballot initiative to let voters decide whether the office has the power to audit the Legislature. -
After an abundant summer last year, SAG-AFTRA actors are now at a standstill
Actors are left without work opportunities, as they demand better pay and AI regulation.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/2: Cyber Monday
We're back from Thanksgiving. To start the show we ask listeners what they think about President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter. GBH News Analyst Charlie Sennott discusses the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and Ukrainian president Zelensky saying he that he would cede Ukrainian territory for an end to the violence.Amherst college professor Ilan Stavans talks about Trump's tariff conversation with Mexico President Sheinbaum and lessons from the Chinese Exclusion Act on mass deportation.Mayors Dominick Pangallo (Salem) & Cathleen DeSimone (Attleboro) discuss how drought conditions across the state have impacted their respective cities.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses the Shaws & Star Market merger and record spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Then we open up the phone lines to ask listeners about online shopping. -
Best Of BPR 11/27: Andris Nelsons Does The Splits & Xi Jinping Gets The Frontline Treatment
Today:Senior Foreign Correspondent for FRONTLINE, Martin Smith, is out with an sweeping, two-hour documentary on China’s rise to global superpower, Xi Jinping advancing their goals by means necessary.And, we talk with BSO Conductor and music director Andris Nelsons, who’s celebrating a milestone 10 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. And for the first time on our show, he’s joined by the BSO’s new CEO and President, Chad Smith. -
BPR Full Show 11/27: Roasted Carrots For Thanksgiving
BPR Full Show 11/27: Roasted Carrots For Thanksgiving -
Best Of BPR 11/26: AG Campbell On Blue Hub Litigation, Auditing The Legislature, And More
Today:Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Nov. 26, 2024. -
BPR Full Show 11/26: Attorney General Says Teacher Strikes "Unacceptable"
BPR Full Show 11/26: Attorney General Says Teacher Strikes "Unacceptable"