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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
"Ask the Governor" with Gov. Maura Healey, 11:00am - 12:00pm
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, 1:00pm
Recent segments
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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. -
Finding poetry in US national parks and historic sites
National Humanities Medal poet Richard Blanco shares poems inspired by national parks. -
Sandra Bernhard builds on her artistic career with new show 'Spring Affair'
Bernhard's new one-woman show is coming to City Winery Boston.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 1/29: Highlighting Some Lesser Known Grammy-Nominated Artists
Today:We reconvene our music panelists ahead of Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Almost everybody knows about Beyonce and Sabrina Carpenter, but with help from CRB’s Brian McCreath, Berklee’s Emmett G. Price III, and GBH’s James Bennett II, we hear about some nominees you may have missed. -
BPR Full Show 1/29: The Federal Freeze
Jared Bowen on the Mona Lisa getting her own room at the LouvreJuliette Kayyem discussed the chaos from Trump's order to pause federal spendingBoston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed Lunar New YearBrian McCreath, Emmett Price III, and James Bennett II did a deep dive into this year's Grammy nominated artists. -
Best Of BPR 1/28: Trump's Governance By Sharpie & The Price Of Eggs
Today:Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. We talk with CNN chief national correspondent John King about Trump’s whirlwind 8 days in office. He’s pardoned January 6 rioters, banned transgender people from serving in the military, and pressed pause on all federal loans – too busy to bring prices down though.Then, we open the lines for more egg talk: From bird flu to Trump-o-nomics – prices are up and supply is down. -
BPR Full Show 01/28: Double Clam Chowder
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on the upcoming Super Bowl, a new TGL golf league in Boston, and huge crowds at the women's Beanpot series. Roger Berkowitz, former CEO of Legal Seafoods, now Roger's Fish Co., brings some chowder to the BPL and talks about the seafood industry in New England and fishermen's reaction to Trump.Boston Globe political reporters Samantha Gross and Matt Stout on their recent stories about Healey's budget, immigration and takeaways from their 'State Secrets' series. CNN national political correspondent John King on Trump's continued division of Americans post-election. -
BPR Full Show 1/27: January Ask the Mayor
Brian McGrory, head of journalism at BU, on the first week of the Trump Era.Mayor Michelle Wu took listener questions and talked about her new opponent.We re-aired our conversation with Globe writer Billy Baker about the importance of maintaining friendships as you age.Corby Kummer discussed the fear in the restaurant industry as Trump comes into power and threatens deportations; and bird flu in Mass.