EXPLORE MORE
Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
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
-
As Supreme Court debates abortion, Cambridge doctor sees patients at the last clinic in Mississippi
Dr. Cheryl Hamlin travels to Mississippi about once a month to perform abortions that local doctors refuse. -
Sen. Markey optimistic Democrats can pass social infrastructure package
The senator said he's 'very confident' in his party's ability to find consensus on the multi-trillion dollar social infrastructure package known as the Build Back Better bill. -
Boston Pops seek to honor community and tradition in their holiday return to Symphony Hall
Community and holiday traditions are central themes of the Boston Symphony show. -
Under turkey attack? Here's how to fend off (or befriend) the wild birds
Naturalist Sy Montgomery shares some tips to avoid ruffled feathers -
Mayor Wu hints that an indoor vaccine mandate is imminent in Boston
In her first appearance on "Ask The Mayor," Michelle Wu also laid out her plans for hiring a new police commissioner. -
'We're not conquered or defeated': Mashpee Wampanoag tribe chairman reflects on Thanksgiving
The United American Indians of New England commemorates the National Day of Mourning at Cole’s Hill in Plymouth each year.
Listen to previous shows
-
Best Of BPR 10/8: Michael Sandel On Reinvigorating Self Governance To Save Democracy
Today:Political philosopher Michael Sandel, author of “Democracy’s Discontent" joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library. -
BPR Full Show 10/8: Finding Community Amid 'Democracy’s Discontent'
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen on Bob Ross' paintings on the auction block to support public media, "Sardines" at the Huntington, Taylor Swift's record-breaking record sales, and other arts and culture news. Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem on President Trump's troop orders to Portland and Chicago, the air traffic controller debacle nationwide, and more. Political philosopher Michael Sandel (author of the celebrated 1996 book "Democracy's Discontent") joins us ahead of his GBH Ralph Lowell Annual Lecture Thursday night.Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer is joined by retiring Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema, who exposes his face to us for the first time. -
Best Of BPR 10/6: ACLUM's Carol Rose Previews New SCOTUS Term
Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses our constitutional crisis, as the Supreme Court starts a new term. -
-
Best Of BPR 10/06: Paul Dama Says His ICE Arrest Echoed Terrorism He Sought Asylum From.
Today:Paul Dama was here in the U.S. legally seeking asylum from Boko Haram, when he was taken by immigration officials on his way to church. He was held for months, and made to re-submit his asylum claim while detained; only granted freedom two weeks ago. He has returned to his job at Suya Joint in Nubian Square, alongside sister, chef and owner of the restaurant, Cecilia Lizotte. They both join us to discuss.
