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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Recent segments
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BPS superintendent optimistic about on-time buses as new school year begins
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper also addressed criticism from the education commissioner. -
North Shore native makes waves in music industry with soulful lyrics
Hayley Reardon released her latest EP "Changes". Her journey began at a young age, influenced by Boston's music scene. -
What to see for $4 on National Cinema Day
The big draw for National Cinema day is the $4 ticket prices. -
A 12-foot tall symbol of hope is beginning her US journey in Boston
Amal Walks Across America is a collaboration between the American Repertory Theater, The Walk Productions, Handspring Puppet Company and Harvard University. -
Providing a 'humanitarian welcome' for new migrants
Moving asylum seekers into the workforce can relieve burdens on the shelter system. -
AG Campbell on a new Elder Justice Unit and immigrant work authorization permits
A new Elder Justice Unit in the Office of the Attorney General aims to remove "silos" in elder care
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/13/26: Republican Candidate For Governor Brian Shortsleeve
Dan Primak, Axios business editor, joins for a rundown of the latest business headlines, including the latest debate over taxing carried interest.Brian Shortsleeve is a Republican candidate for Governor. He joins us to talk about why he’s running against the Mass GOP-endorsed candidate, Mike Minogue, and why he thinks he can beat incumbent Gov. Maura Healey.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem gives the latest on Monday's shooting in Cambridge. And a special live music Wednesday with Grammy-winning singer Sonja Tengblad.Then, we open the phone lines to wax poetic about the deliciousness of the mango. -
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BPR Full Show 5/11/26: Navigating The GLP-1 Wild West
GLP-1 drugs are revolutionizing healthcare, treating addiction and heart disease in addition to obesity and diabetes. Boston Medical Center’s Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett joins us for a deep dive into the pros and cons of the Ozempic Era. And, we open the phone and text lines to hear from you about how you’re using GLP-1s. Then, Princeton University professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad on the growing momentum of the American Association of University Professors – the academic union fighting against Trump. We re-air our conversation with retired DC Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone. And end the show will calls about the end of Spirit Airlines and cost of summer travel.
