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NOVA film latest film about Unidentified Flying Objects
Communities for Restorative Justice
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Actor and author Marianne Leone on her memoir “Five Dog Epiphany"
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Siblings in Boston are sending needed supplies to Ukraine
Despite being over 4,500 miles away, a brother-sister duo is helping their fellow Ukrainians during this time of war. -
As the fate of Kowloon is sealed, the future of Route 1's kitsch remains unclear
Kowloon is downsizing to make way for mixed-use developments. Will Route 1 ever be the same? -
LIVESTREAM: Boston Public Radio live from the GBH studio at the Boston Public Library
Boston Public Radio will be streaming live from the GBH studio every Tuesday -
Ukrainians living in Boston say we're 'still in the middle' of war with Russia
Vsevolod Petriv and Tetiana Litus joined Boston Public Radio for an update on how their community is coping as Russia's invasion drags on. -
Boston Public Radio full show: March 31, 2022
Listen to the full episode of Boston Public Radio from March 31, 2022. -
Healey now supports a terminally ill patient's ‘right to die’
AG and gubernatorial hopeful also voiced newfound support for sports gambling.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/10: Barbara Lynch Closes Shop + AITA For Hiring A Maid
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses Boston restaurateur Barbara Lynch announcing she's closing all her locations.And, we open the lines for Am I The A-Hole. This week's prompt involves an exhausted new mother fed up with her husband not helping out around the house, so she cancels his streaming services and hires a maid with the extra cash. -
BPR Full Show 10/11: In The Eye Of The Hurricane
We opened the lines to discuss on why we can't turn the TV off to hurricane coverage. Paul Reville on a new federal class action lawsuit against 40 colleges, accusing them of conspiring to overcharge on tuition.Andrea Cabral on Fox News’ official misinformation fact sheetCorby Kummer reflected on Barbara Lynch restaurant closuresShirley Leung on ballot question 5 AITA for cancelling streaming services when my husband doesn't clean? We discussed with listeners -
Best Of BPR 10/09: Popcorn Finance & Harris' Media Blitz
Today:In Somerville, bomb threats forced workers at the public library to cancel a children’s reading event featuring local drag queens. NBC10's Sue O’Connell discusses that story, Trump’s close relationship with Putin, and Kamala Harris' media blitz before Nov. 5. And financial consultant Chris Browning is host of Popcorn Finance, a snackable podcast series designed to help the average person get a leg up on their finances. Chris joins us to share some keys to financial success and stability. -
BPR Full Show 10/9: Dude, Don't Fact Check Me
We opened the lines to continue the discussion about Hurricane Milton. GBH's Jared Bowen discussed his star turn in Nassim, tonight. And, Schlock & Awe at the CoolidgeNBC10's Sue O'Connell discussed the Harris campaign's media blitz, AG Campbell joining suit against TikTok, Boston Globe advice/relationship columnist Meredith Goldstein discussed her latest, including a submission from a man who no longer wants his wife to dress him.Chris Browning, host of Popcorn Finance & Men's Health columnist, discussed his bite-sized financial advice lessons.We ended the show talking about people who casually correct you -
BPR Full Show 10/8: Among the Vegetables
Hurricane Milton is barreling towards the west coast of Florida, barely two weeks after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in the same area. We asked listeners how this natural disaster-riddled autumn is shaping their views on climate change. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discusses the Patriots in disarray, and the latest on the NCAA settlement that would allow players to be paid through revenue sharing.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask The Mayor. We talk to her about ballot questions, rat control, commercial taxes and more.CNN's John King joins remotely to discuss national politics.Then, we talk about the vegetable and you. What's your favorite way to prepare the humble tuber, broccoli or lettuce?