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BPR is on tape Aug. 11-15. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 18 with:
Amherst College's Ilan Stavans
Film critic Odie Henderson
Political commentator and author Robert Reich
The Revs Irene Monroe + Emmett G. Price III
Recent segments
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What can doctors do to prevent gun deaths?
Talking to kids about guns during routine appointments can help ensure safety, a medical ethicist says. -
As pandemic continues, unpaid caregivers face worsening mental health issues
Unpaid caregivers are struggling to balance full-time work, care, and finances. -
Ricardo Arroyo points to public defender background in his case for Suffolk DA
The city councilor discussed how he would approach non-violent crimes, the Patrick Rose case and Mass. and Cass. -
‘Failure is not an option’: Rep. Pressley calls for stricter gun control
The Congresswoman also criticized Biden's $10,000 student debt relief plan, advocating for broader forgiveness. -
'We're overspending and we're overtaxing': Chris Doughty brings a business view to bid for governor
The Republican candidate joined Boston Public Radio to discuss his platform for governor of Massachusetts. -
Baker: BPS officials ‘need a plan’ to avoid state receivership
The governor addressed pushback over a potential state takeover of the school district, and said BPS officials made little to no progress in the two years after an initial report was filed.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 6/04: "A Heavier Silence" For Palestinians This Eid & Local Aid Groups Supporting Ukrainians
Today:Ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice holiday, we talk with the Palestinian owners of two local bakeries: Abdulla Awad of Yafa Bakery in Somerville and Sami Herbawi of Andala Coffee House in Cambridge. And, we talk with two the leaders of two New Hampshire-based aid groups for Ukraine: Alan Himmer of the Ukraine Crisis Aid Group, and Susan Mathison of the New Hampshire-based Common Man for Ukraine. -
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Best Of BPR 6/03: Carol Rose On 1,500 People Deported From Mass & Lee Pelton On Higher Ed Attacks
Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses the impacts of federal immigration actions in the state -- including the detainment of an 18 year old.Lee Pelton, president and CEO of the Boston Foundation, former president of Emerson College, discusses the state of higher education. -