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Coming up Monday on on BPR:
Former Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory
Former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
Author Adam Chandler on his new book “99% Perspiration"
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner.
Recent segments
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Wu touts smooth vaccine mandate rollout, says protests at home reflect 'fragile state of democracy'
Boston vaccination rates jumped in the week ahead of vaccine mandate. -
Pressley to Biden: Forgive student loans immediately
The U.S. representative also criticized Gov. Charlie Baker’s pandemic response, calling for stronger state action. -
Bike lane backlash pushes Cambridge to consult with small business owners
After installing bike lanes along Mass. Ave. in November, the City Council is analyzing future bike installations. -
Scientists had cheap at-home coronavirus tests ready in 2020, but many still are not approved in the U.S.
MIT scientist Dr. Irene Bosch said the FDA missed an opportunity. -
Cambridge restaurateur Tracy Chang urges city to mandate proof of vaccination
The PAGU chef and owner said a requirement would ease the burden on small businesses struggling through the pandemic. -
Political extremism is a ‘coping mechanism’ amid the US mental health crisis, psychotherapist says
After the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, nonprofit organizations aimed at de-radicalizing saw an uptick in requests for help.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 11/21: The ACLU's Freedom Firewalls & The Reality TV Show That Is Trump's Cabinet
Today: Sue O'Connell fills in for Jim.Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses the organization's plan to protect civil rights and liberties under a second Trump administration.And former Massachusetts Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral walks us through the latest in Trump's reality TV-style method of picking cabinet members. -
BPR Full Show 11/21: No Mass Deportations In Boston
Chuck Todd on the latest D.C. headlines, news about Trump’s flurry of appointee announcementsAndrea Cabral on Wu in the national spotlight over her comments on mass deportations in BostonCarol Rose talked about the ACLU of Massachusetts’ new “Firewall for Freedom” agendaAndy Ihnatko on how tariffs are going to impact prices of phones, gadgets & other devices, and what we can expect out of Elon Musk over the next four years -
Best Of BPR 11/20: Trans Community In Crisis & Broker Fees Be Gone
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses the transgender community's response to Donald Trump's election.And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses broker fees. -
BPR Full Show 11/20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
We start the day by opening phone and text lines for a conversation about the #MeToo era as Trump heads back to the White House, along with his cabinet picks who have their own sexual abuse allegations.GBH News arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the release of Wicked and whether "Glicked" (a Gladiator II and Wicked box office weekend) is the new "Barbenheimer."Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses NYC's move to make landlords pay brokers fees and whether a similar policy could work in Boston. She also discusses whether local companies are requiring employees to come into the office five days a week.Today is the 25th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo joins us to discuss threats facing the transgender community at the federal level. Will Austin, founder and CEO of the Boston Schools Fund, discusses his view that getting rid of the MCAS graduation requirement is a bad idea, and other local education issues.Then we escape the headlines and focus on the Great British Baking Show and other escapist, feel-good television. -
Best Of BPR 11/19: Smoking Toad Venom & Kissing Rings
Today: Sports authority Trenni Casey discusses last Friday's fight night with Mike Tyson, and the plans for a soccer specific stadium in Everett for the New England Revolution.And, media maven Sue O'Connell talks about President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments and how to cover Trump without normalizing his fascistic tendencies.