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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutweiler
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Joshua Croake and Caelyn Lam from the Worcester-based Love Your Labels join to talk clothing and community ahead of “Queer AF,” their annual fashion show extravaganza.
Recent segments
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‘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. -
Rep. Katherine Clark shares the story of her miscarriage amid threats to Roe v. Wade
Blanket waivers of the billions in unemployment overpayment are “a possibility,” she said. -
GBH Morning Edition co-hosts Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel say 'it's OK to have fun at 7:20 a.m.'
The new co-hosts want to strike a balance between a standard NPR newscast and a more conversational tone. -
Rose industry prices spike in 'a Valentine's Day microcosm' of international trade problems
MIT economist Jonathan Gruber explains how the rose industry is a product of the U.S. trade deficit.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/13: Elon Musk Gave MIT Economist Jon Gruber Whiplash & Democracy When?
Today:Jon Gruber, head of MIT's economics department, joins to discuss Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.And, we open the lines as Donald Trump reopens communication with Russia's Vladimir Putin -- before Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy -- as the war in Ukraine enters three years of sustained bloodshed. -
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BPR Full Show 02/12: Losing Our Marbles
We start the show with "Ask the Mayor" with Michelle Wu. Harvard national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discusses President Trump's posturing on Gaza and attempts within the government to shield itself from DOGE.Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, on the Trump administration's assault on science and health research. Naturalist Sy Montgomery says its the season of love --- and not just for humans. New England foxes, skunks, coyotes, racoons, mink, and barred owls are getting hot and heavy around Valentine's Day. -
Best Of BPR 2/12: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Challenger Josh Kraft On Housing
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett. -
Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign.
