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Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett explained how the pandemic created a perfect storm for this virus season on Boston Public Radio.

"The healing that happens out here is just absolutely incredible."

A concert series will celebrate the New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts department.

Experts were concerned about widespread political violence after the midterm elections.

The award-winning food writer shares his thoughts on this year's turkey shortage.

López and Elvis Jocol Lara stopped by Boston Public Radio to talk El Mundo’s Latino 30 Under 30 and the importance of Latino representation.

Best Of BPR 7/13: '20 Days In Mariupol' & The Grace Of Bowing Out

Best Of BPR 7/13: '20 Days In Mariupol' & The Grace Of Bowing Out

Floods, fires, humidity -- we asked listeners to call in to share how they're handling the summer weather. Margery and Jared talked with medical ethicist Art Caplan about a new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, and a US task force recommending screening for all adults for anxiety disorders. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the rise in extreme weather, flooding in VT, heat in the southwest; and, the latest of Ukraine’s bid to join NATO. Nikki Stewart of the Old North Church and Jazzmin Bonner of Plays in Place discussed the church’s new original play “Revolution’s Edge”. Former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral discussed how the state collects federal benefits meant for children in its care; and the latest on undocumented immigrants getting drivers licenses. Jane Eaglen of the Wagner Society shared a rundown of their summer programming. We're living in a Barbie world. Sometimes fantastic, definitely plastic. We asked listeners whether they are leaning into "Barbie-core" ahead of the new movie next week? And why, after over 60 years, are we so obsessed with this toy?

Best Of BPR 7/12: Opera Singer Jane Eaglen & A Revolutionary Play At Boston's Old North Church

Best Of BPR 7/11: Mayor Wu Speaks To City Council Scandals & A New Tax Break For Developers