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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Michael Curry of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Leah Hastings of Mass Prisoner Legal Services and Sarah Sherman-Stokes of BU School of Law on what Massachusetts can do to protect against federal immigration actions
Boston coffee legend George Howell, founder of The Coffee Connection and George Howell Coffee
The Culture Show’s Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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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. -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren worries Supreme Court is putting 'democracy at risk'
The Massachusetts senator supports expanding the number of justices. -
Jay Leno says New England is 'the funniest place'
Comedian Jay Leno discussed his oddly fond memories of Massachusetts. -
Former Gov. Deval Patrick looks to Boston's future with optimism following NAACP Convention
Massachusetts' first Black governor says it's necessary for Democrats to play "the long game." -
Laws banning 'critical race theory' in schools will persist. One of its originators says it's time to address the deeper issue.
Kimberlé Crenshaw says laws passed now will still stand in a century, and it's long past time to protect the teaching of Black history.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/12: Put Out That Cigarette!
Chuck Todd on the premiere of his new show “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd,” where he interviewed Steve Bannon.Andrea Cabral on Weinstein verdict.Michael Curry on RFK/vaccine misinformation. Corby Kummer on pricy Boston dining -
Best Of BPR 6/12: Topo Gigio vs Topo Chico & The Future Of Carney Hospital
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the new "dirty dozen" list of grocery store items laden with pesticides.And, Michael Curry, head of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses a new proposal for the shuttered Carney Hospital in Dorchester to be repurposed as a training facility for nurses. -
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Best Of BPR 6/11: A Spotlight On Massachusetts' History Of Mistreating Disabled People
Today: A new report shows how, throughout its history, Massachusetts failed thousands of disabled residents living in institutions, and then tried to cover their tracks with bureaucratic stonewalling decades later.GBH’s Megan Smith joins alongside Alex Green, vice-chair of the commission behind this report. And, naturalist Sy Montgomery is back to talk about axolotls, as researchers at Northeastern look into whether humans could ever tap into their secrets around limb regeneration. -
