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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: singer/songwriter Kat Wallace
GBH’s Callie Crossley
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Irene Li (Mei Mei Dumpling) and Tracy Chang (Pagu)
Recent segments
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Rep. Keating urges U.S. to sanction members of Russian parliament
Keating just returned from meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference. -
U.S. sanctions against Russia are the ‘tightening of the screws,’ national security analyst says
Juliette Kayyem discusses U.S. sanctions against Russia as tensions rise in Ukraine on Boston Public Radio. -
Immigration backlog is the result of longstanding political gridlock, says Julio Ricardo Varela
The Latino Rebels news blog founder joined Boston Public Radio to talk about the obstacles to immigration reform. -
‘Is this the rest of my life?’ What it's like living with long COVID
Kate Porter and Ghenya Grondin joined Boston Public Radio to discuss how long COVID has upended their lives. -
Interim Suffolk County DA says his office is looking into Charles Bogues' 1993 murder conviction
Hayden joined Boston Public Radio to discuss his agenda and bid for a full term. -
The key to success in the second half of your life? Welcoming change
Arthur C. Brooks shares the philosophy behind his latest book.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/18: A BPR Busing Panel
Today:We talk with two people who were bused in the city of Boston -- a decision 50 years ago with lasting impacts -- Michael Curry, later head of the Boston NAACP, and Kim Janey, who would go on to become the city’s first Black, first female Mayor. Joining them in conversation is Ted Landsmark, whose image came to define the moment by way of the Pulitzer Prize winning photo “The Soiling of Old Glory.” He’s now a distinguished professor at Northeastern. -
BPR Full Show 9/18: Liverwurst Ep. 2
We opened the show to get your thoughts on the threats of and actual violence this election season.GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the return of Boston Film Fest and "Laughs in Spanish" at Speakeasy Stage.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses leaders around the world reacting to the potential for election violence in America and Israel's attack on Hezbollah.We host a busing panel with former mayor Kim Janey and NAACP's Michael Curry - who were both bused as children - and Northeastern Professor Ted Landsmark.The ACLU of MA executive director Carol Rose discusses the Massachusetts Election Action Plan, abortion on the ballot across the country, and the potential for SCOTUS to pick our next president.Finally, we (Jim) lament the loss of Boars Head liverwurst. -
Best Of BPR 9/17: AG Campbell On Harris' Mentorship And Addressing Hate In Schools
Today:Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on September 17, 2024. -
BPR Full Show 9/17: Attorney General Q&A
Attorney General Andrea Campbell answered questions from listeners. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed Caitlin Clark's 35 point game. Media maven Sue O'Connell takes a look at Trump's misinformation campaign beyond the rhetoric around Haitian migrants in OhioCNN's John King on the latest political headlinesWe opened the lines to discuss heading back into the office -
Best Of BPR 9/16: From Laura Loomer's Lips To Trump's Ears & Fewer Black Students At College
Today:Boston University Journalism Department Chair Brian McGrory discusses the second attempt on Trump's life and Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses how the end of race-based admissions changed college campuses this year.