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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: Juliet Lloyd
Former Boston mayor Kim Janey, the NAACP’s Michael Curry, and Ted Landsmark
Jenny Johnson and Billy Costa on their new cookbook
Gold Dust Orphans mastermind Ryan Landry
Recent segments
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Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner believes it's time for Supreme Court reform
The senior Harvard Law School lecturer and former federal judge weighs in on recent push on Supreme Court reforms from President Biden. -
Warren calls for removal of Steward Health Care CEO
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has called for the removal of Ralph de la Torre from his role as CEO of Steward Health Care, following the company’s filing for bankruptcy in May. -
Meet Republican Senate candidate Ian Cain
The Quincy City Council president is looking to unseat incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Warren. -
Wu ‘very disappointed’ that Boston proposals are languishing on Beacon Hill
“The structure of lots of what we see around here is part of the two-sided coin of what it means to be such a historic region,” Wu told Boston Public Radio Tuesday. -
New England Olympians shine in Paris
The “pommel horse guy” and women’s rugby star Ilona Maher have stood out from the pack with their medals — and their virality. -
Healey won’t ‘sugarcoat’ Massachusetts’ shelter shortage
The governor defended the five-day shelter limit that goes into effect on Aug. 1
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/2: RIP Fat Bear 402
Last night JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off on the debate stage. We discussed and got your thoughts.GBH News executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the legal drama around "Baby Reindeer," Jeffrey Gibson's new mural in Dewey Square and a gun violence memorial project at the ICA.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the latest news from the Middle East and last night's VP debate.Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston discusses the Arts and Culture Summit happening in November.The annual Fat Bear Week up in Alaska was sullied after one of the bears killed one of its competitors. We asked the audience: Are you still into Fat Bear Week and should Bear 469 be disqualified for trying to rig the voting?Michael Curry, of Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses the resignation of Steward Health Care's CEO, job cuts at CVS, and cities where Kamala Harris's "joy" campaign might fall flat.Then, we ask listeners how they handle relationships with people of different political views. -
Best Of BPR 10/01: Previewing Tonight's VP Debate & SCOTUS' New Term
Today:We preview tonight’s Vice Presidential debate with CNN’s John King.And, the Supreme Court starts their new term next week. We talk with American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts executive director, Carol Rose, about the cases her organization is watching. -
BPR Full Show 10/1: Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice
We opened the lines to ask what listeners are expecting in tonight's Vice Presidential debate. Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston, discussed the WNBA playoffs and Boston Marathon registrations.Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, discussed their calls for investigation into the State Police recruit's death.Lee Pelton, president of the Boston Foundation, discussed Boston's exodus of Black CEOs and Boston's Asian Community Fund.CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines.We ended the show discussing what fall activities people are partaking in -
Best Of BPR 9/30: Congressman Seth Moulton On Hezbollah & Trump's Loyalty Tests To Religious Voters
Today: Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts' 6th district discusses Israel's military victories against Hezbollah, and his effort to enlist more veterans like him to Congress.Reverends Irene Monroe & Emmett Price discuss Donald Trump's loyalty tests for religious voters. -
BPR Full Show 9/30: The Art of the Yard Sale
Congressman Seth Moulton discusses war in the Middle East, Ukraine, and his efforts to get more veterans elected to Congress.And we get caller reactions to hurricane Helene-caused flooding and wind that devastated the south east. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discusses the resignation of Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, and a U.S. woman who died in a controversial suicide capsule in Switzerland.The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discusses Israel's assassination of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah and gives a primer on the Hezbollah-Israel conflict.We reflect on the life and legacy of Kris Kristofferson. The Revs Irene Monroe & Emmett G. Price III discuss the Black church's problem with Gen Z, and the gender gap among religious young people.And we open up the phone lines to talk about yard sale season.