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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Live Music Friday with TEATEA
Press Play media analysis with NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and the Globe’s Emily Sweeney
James Beard Award-winning chef Jody Adams and Billy Shore, founder and executive chair of “Share Our Strength," ahead of their Chefs Cycle 2026 ride
Recent segments
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Former Mass. public safety secretary explains the purpose of shelter in place orders
Three Maine towns were ordered to shelter in place after the Lewiston mass shootings. -
ICA's longtime director Jill Medvedow is stepping down
In a quarter century at its helm, she transformed it from a small museum with 10,000 annual visitors to around 310,000 today. -
Boston takes a stand against book bans by increasing access to challenged texts
Paul English is co-founder of BannedBooksUSA.org and The Boston Public Library has joined the Books Unbanned initiative. -
National Boston Cream Pie Day celebrates the state's official dessert
Chef Augustine François Anezin and staff created the Boston Cream Pie at the Parker House Hotel in the 1860s. -
Folk icon Tom Rush won’t say ‘I Quit’
The singer-songwriter spoke about new music and his early days in Harvard Square. -
Israel's Consul General to New England speaks about the Israel-Hamas war
Meron Reuben spoke to Boston Public Radio about Israel's reaction to recent attacks.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/7: Ask the Mayor & Airbnb
BPR Full Show 5/7: Ask the Mayor & Airbnb -
Best Of BPR 5/07: Mayor Wu Says Emerson College Pro-Palestine Protesters "Wanted To Get Arrested"
Best Of BPR 5/07: Mayor Wu Says Emerson College Pro-Palestine Protesters "Wanted To Get Arrested" -
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Best Of BPR 5/06: New U.S. Support For Ukraine & Powerlifting Champion Nadia Moumine Dispels Myths About Lifting Heavy
Best Of BPR 5/06: New U.S. Support For Ukraine & Powerlifting Champion Nadia Moumine Dispels Myths About Lifting Heavy -
BPR Full Show 5/3: Live from UMass Boston
BPR Full Show 5/3: Live from UMass Boston