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Volker Türk, United Nations high commissioner on human rights
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
State auditor Diana DiZoglio
Recent segments
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The solution to the child care crisis? Long term funding, not one-time grants, advocate says
“We can't one-time fund our way out of this decades-long crisis," Amy O'Leary said. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 3/21: Judge Gertner Rings Democracy Alarm Bells & The Zahili Zamora Trio
Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner rings alarm bells on Trump's attack of the American legal system, comparing his intimidation and consolidation of power to that of Hungary's Viktor Orban.And, Cuban-born jazz pianist Zahili Zamora joins for Live Music Friday, at the Boston Public Library. -
BPR Full Show 3/21: Acts of Kindness
Live Music Friday with Cuban-born jazz pianist and Berklee professor Zahili Zamora. She's performing next Thursday at Long Live Roxbury Brewing Company. NBC Boston commentator Sue O’Connell discusses the latest news on the Karen Read trial, including blogger "Turtleboy" pleading not guilty to witness intimidation charges. Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner reacts to Justice Roberts’ rebuke of Trump on the issue of judicial impeachment, and more on Trump ignoring judicial orders. Our 'Press Play' media segment with GBH's Adam Reilly and Callie Crossley on the media's coverage of the Trump administration and coverage of the Boston mayoral race. -
Best Of BPR 3/20: Mahmoud Khalil's First Amendment Case & Tesla's Market Slump
Today:Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil is being held in Louisiana, awaiting his fate after the federal government targeted him for his pro-Palestine advocacy – We speak with one of the members of his legal team, the head of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Donna Lieberman.Dan Primack is the business editor at Axios. He discusses the latest on interest rates and the fed – holding steady at least for now -- and the fate of Tesla. -
BPR Full Show 3/20: Are we unhappier than ever?
Political analyst Chuck Todd returns for his weekly D.C. news roundupFormer secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral weighs in on the deportation of RI doctor Rasha Alawieh. She also discusses the Trump administration's attempts to bypass the judiciary.Dan Primack, business editor over at Axios, talks about the Fed's latest decision to keep interest rates steady because of ongoing economic uncertainty.Donna Lieberman leads the New York Civil Liberties Union. She joins us to talk about her role defending detained Colombia University student and green card-holder Mahmoud Khalil. -
BPR Full Show 3/19: Pump the Brakes? Boston’s Bike Lane Dilemma
BPR Full Show 3/19: Pump the Brakes? Boston’s Bike Lane Dilemma