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Coming up Monday on BPR:
“Ask the Mayor” with Michelle Wu
Head of Boston University Journalism Brian McGrory
Elyse Cherry, CEO, BlueHub Capital
Food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Recent segments
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Famed 'Make Way For Ducklings' Sculptor Nancy Schön Commemorates Unlikely Love
The 92-year-old artist spoke about her latest work in a Thursday interview on Boston Public Radio. -
Kim Janey Holds Ground On No Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Activities — For Now
"We're well under the threshold" of cases that require hospitalization, Janey says, upholding her decision not to require proof of vaccinations for indoor activities. -
‘I Just Wanted To Cry, But In A Good Way’: Chef Rachel Miller On The Pandemic Success Of Lynn’s Nightshade Noodle Bar
Miller spoke about her struggle as an aspiring chef during her teenage years, up through her recent decision to implement a proof-of-vaccination requirement for patrons looking to dine indoors. -
Andrea Campbell Ramps Up Criticism Of Janey, Citing 'Missteps Or Inaction On Major Crises'
Campbell said the acting mayor has missed the mark and perpetuated misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines. -
Maria Vasco, Owner Of Boston’s First Zero-Waste Store, Welcomes Big-Name Competition
The 23-year-old entrepreneur discussed her blossoming home essentials shop Uvida during a Friday interview on “Boston Public Radio.” -
Lynn Just Allocated Half A Million Dollars Towards A Policing Alternative For Mental Health Crises. Now What?
Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee joined "Boston Public Radio" on Wednesday to talk about the ALERT program, which would be the first of its kind in Massachusetts.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 8:20: Biden's Spotlight
We opened the lines to talk about night one of the DNCTrenni Casey, NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter, discussed the case of a transgender teen in NH who wants to play on her school's soccer teamSue O'Connell discussed night one of the DNCDr. Katherine Gergen Barnett explained the latest mpox strainTibisay Zea, reporter for The World, discusses her reporting from Venezuela, where crackdowns on opposition to Maduro's government are risingCNN's John King zooms in to discuss the DNC We ended the show talking about how we collect plastic bags -
Best Of BPR 8/19/24: Adam Reilly Previews The DNC & Andrew Gottlieb On Protecting Cape Cod
Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim Braude.GBH reporter and host Adam Reilly is on the ground in Chicago; he previews the National Democratic Convention ahead of opening night.Andrew Gottlieb is executive director of the Association to Protect Cape Cod, an advocacy group vehemently opposed to a proposed machine gun range on the cape currently winding its way through the regulatory process. -
BPR Full Show 8/15: Water Country!
NBC political director Chuck Todd gave his national political roundup.Then we opened up the phone and text lines to talk about AI deepfakes. Are you scared of their political impact?Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discussed the latest developments in Trump's legal cases, and Biden's latest push on student debt relief.Tech writer Andy Ihnatko talked about the latest tech news, including the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Google.Embrace Boston's Imari Paris Jeffries discussed Trump's race-baiting and Boston Mayor Wu's demolition plan for White Stadium.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discussed Italy's blue crab invasion and salmon farms in Patagonia facing growing opposition.Then, we celebrated New England's rich history of musical jingles. Who do you call when your windshield’s busted? -
BPR Full Show 8/19: DNC Day One
GBH's Political Reporter Adam Reilly called in from the DNC.Then we opened the lines to hear thoughts about the DNC from listeners. Andrew Gottlieb of the Association to Protect Cape Cod discussed his group's opposition to the National Guard's proposed machine gun range.Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed new price limits for a number of medications, and the latest charges related to Matthew Perry's death.Revs Irene Monroe and Emmett Price talked about Trump profiting off of his bible promotion with Lee Greenwood.Khalil Gibran Muhammad discussed the resignation of Columbia's president Nemat Shafik, and what the start of the school year means for academia.We ended the show asking listeners if superfans are happier, and if maybe all of us should become "fans" of something -
Best Of BPR 8/16: Boston Lyric Opera & Private Equity Coming For Your Pets
Today:Live Music Friday with Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up "Street Stage" show in Roxbury this weekend, in partnership with Hibernian Hall.And later in the show, the Globe’s Marcela Garcia discusses private equity’s hold on the pet industry.