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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Milk Street Kitchen’s Chris Kimball
Embrace Boston’s Imari Paris Jeffries
Recent segments
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Dani’s Queer Bar scheduled to open late summer
The new lesbian bar will be a welcome addition to Boston's queer nightlife. -
Boston's own 'Guster' to perform with Keith Lockhart and Boston Pops
The indie-rock band with a cult following has been going strong for more than 30 years. -
Boston's Innovation Trail showcases scientific breakthroughs, past and present
The walking trail highlights places of important breakthroughs in science, technology and medicine. -
'Raw Dog' explores the flavors and controversies of America’s favorite tubed meat
Comedian Jamie Loftus’ new book is about hot dogs and our sometimes complicated relationship to them. -
Culture wars cast a shadow on Pride Month, listeners tell Boston Public Radio
Corporate support and safety top the concerns of listeners on the first day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. -
Former intern is back to direct 'Evita' at the American Repertory Theater
Sammi Cannold directs the revival of the Tony-winning musical in Cambridge.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 11/6: The 47th President
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed the election, historic precedence for non-consecutive terms and moreNational security analyst Juliette Kayyem on threats to this election from other nations, and internally; and how the rest of the world is respondingMichael Curry of the NAACP spent election day in Michigan poll-watching. He talked about his experience and the election results generally. -
Best Of BPR 11/06: Doris Kearns Goodwin & Michael Curry
Today:Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks us through a stunning Trump victory last night – an overperformance from the right, and a failure from the Democrats to rally voters behind Harris.And we talk with Michael Curry, of the NAACP, about the generational shift this election in terms of race and equity. -
BPR Full Show 11/5: Election Day Is Here
Election Day has arrived. We had numerous local political figures call into our show. Senator Elizabeth Warren, GOP candidate John Deaton, Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and representatives from each ballot question.We took listeners calls throughout the show to get first hand stories on what election day is looking like. -
Best Of BPR 11/04: Pre-Election Prognostication With Bill Kristol & One Last Ballot Question Primer
Today:Conservative commentator and never-Trumper Bill Kristol of The Bulwark discusses the American right, and the complicated relationship conservatives have with Donald Trump.And, if you’re still unsure whether to drop the MCAS as a graduation requirement, or legalize psychedelics, Evan Horowitz of Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis – ballot question explainer extraordinaire – gives one last rundown ahead of election day. -
BPR Full Show 11/4: Election Day Eve
Former Globe editor Brian McGrory discusses threats to journalism, trust, the truth and democracy ahead of this election.Then, we open the phone lines to check in with listeners on their voting plans and how they're feeling on Election Day Eve.Charlie Sennott from the GroundTruth Project discusses Israel voiding its 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA and other news from around the world.Longtime Republican operative and now anti-Trump conservative William Kristol discusses the final days of campaigning and the future of the GOP.Evan Horowitz from the Center for State Policy Analysis gives a final explainer on the MA ballot questions. And people call in with their thoughts on each one.