BPR Full Show 8/14: Nobody Puts Grandma in the Pool House

Best Of BPR 8/14: 1-800-TXT-JESUS &amp; Apollinaire Theatre Company's Hamlet

Best Of BPR 8/14: 1-800-TXT-JESUS & Apollinaire Theatre Company's Hamlet

Best Of BPR 8/11: Public Transit's Ted Lasso &amp; STL GLD Performs

Best Of BPR 8/11: Public Transit's Ted Lasso & STL GLD Performs

BPR Full Show 8/11: MBTA Problems

Best Of BPR 8/10: Therapeutic Alpacas &amp; Emotional Support Rabbits

Best Of BPR 8/10: Therapeutic Alpacas & Emotional Support Rabbits

BPR Full Show 8/10: Alpacas on an Airplane

Rick Steves

Best Of BPR 8/09: Auditor DiZoglio Advances Ballot Question For Legislative Audit &amp; Rick Steves Returns From Nordic Europe

Best Of BPR 8/09: Auditor DiZoglio Advances Ballot Question For Legislative Audit & Rick Steves Returns From Nordic Europe

BPR Full Show 8/9: Air Conditioning War

Maura Healey

Best Of BPR 8/08: Gov. Maura Healey Declares State Of Emergency To Address Shelters

BPR Full Show 8/8: On The Road 

Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. We feature our favorite conversation from each show. To hear the full show, please visit wgbhnews.org/bpr To share your opinion, email bpr@wgbh.org or call or text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-2PM Monday through Friday.

Moved from Boston a few years back.
Listened every day while I lived there,
back to the talk radio station days. Still check in every once in a while to listen and see what’s going on .Keep up the great show Jim and Margery.

Still a great show

I moved from Natick ten years ago, so I love to still be able to hear their show.

Jim and Margery!

Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. We feature our favorite conversation from each show. To hear the full show, please visit <a href="http://wgbhnews.org/bpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wgbhnews.org/bpr</a> To share your opinion, email <a href="mailto:bpr@wgbh.org" rel="nofollow">bpr@wgbh.org</a> or call or text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-2PM Monday through Friday.

Boston Public Radio Podcast

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, April 18, 2018. In the past week, two events have yet again sparked a conversation about race in our country. Two black men were arrested while waiting for a friend at a Philadelphia Starbucks, and a black Harvard student was brutally beaten by police in Cambridge. We opened the lines and asked you if we can ever get that national conversation about race right. Jennifer Nassour, former chair of the Mass GOP, founder of Conservative Women for a Better Future, and counsel to Rubin and Rudman --along with Steve Kerrigan, President and co-founder of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund and former CEO of the DNC--talked local and national politics. National security expert Juliette Kayyem updated us on the most recent developments in the Russian investigation. Writer and historian Timothy Snyder talked about his newest book, "The Road to Unfreedom." Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral gave her thoughts on the recent change to Vermont gun laws. WGBH’s Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Amy Schumer's new movie, "I Feel Pretty."

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, April 18, 2018. In the past week, two events have yet again sparked a conversation about race in our country. Two black men were arrested while waiting for a friend at a Philadelphia Starbucks, and a black Harvard student was brutally beaten by police in Cambridge. We opened the lines and asked you if we can ever get that national conversation about race right. Jennifer Nassour, former chair of the Mass GOP, founder of Conservative Women for a Better Future, and counsel to Rubin and Rudman --along with Steve Kerrigan, President and co-founder of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund and former CEO of the DNC--talked local and national politics. National security expert Juliette Kayyem updated us on the most recent developments in the Russian investigation. Writer and historian Timothy Snyder talked about his newest book, "The Road to Unfreedom." Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral gave her thoughts on the recent change to Vermont gun laws. WGBH’s Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Amy Schumer's new movie, "I Feel Pretty."

Full Broadcast 4/18/18

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, September 5th, 2018.  Ayanna Pressley campaigned on the slogan “Change Can’t wait” and voters agreed. In addition to Pressley’s historic upset, change couldn’t come soon enough for the state house either with with longtime, high ranking reps — Byron Rushing and Jeffrey Sanchez getting voted out of office. We opened the lines to ask you: Who else is vulnerable? And what, in this era of insurgent unrest, is the standard for being considered part of the establishment old guard? Canada’s foreign minister returned to DC today to revisit NAFTA negotiations. Groundtruth Project co-founder and WGBH News Analyst *Charlie Sennott *joined us to go over that and more. Then National Security analyst** Juliette Kayyem** joined us to talk about the Mueller investigation and more. Two hundred years of Brazil’s heritage, culture, and memory have gone up in flames with a fire gutting the country’s oldest museum-- destroying an estimated 20 million items along the way. WGBH’s Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen joined us in studio to talk about this, the challenges facing Boston’s new Arts Tzar and how the new Muppet movie has put the “street” in Sesame Street. Then a Primary Day post-mortem with Media Mavel and host of NECN’s The Take, Sue O’Connell. A significant political shift is happening and the Massachusetts primary is part of it, proving that establishment politics is becoming passe. Ayanna Pressley unseated Mike Capuano without the backing of Deval Patrick or John Lewis on a campaign that was all about change--not just the need for change in DC, but but a changing demographic that demands a new kind of leadership. We opened the lines and asked you if you’re part of this change, or if you think there is a place for the seasoned politician? What can Boston learn from Copenhagen cycling structure? Melissa and Chris Bruntlett are the authors of the new book: Building the Cycling City: The Dutch blueprint for Community Vitality.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, September 5th, 2018. <ul> <li>Ayanna Pressley campaigned on the slogan “Change Can’t wait” and voters agreed. In addition to Pressley’s historic upset, change couldn’t come soon enough for the state house either with with longtime, high ranking reps — Byron Rushing and Jeffrey Sanchez getting voted out of office. We opened the lines to ask you: Who else is vulnerable? And what, in this era of insurgent unrest, is the standard for being considered part of the establishment old guard?</li> <li>Canada’s foreign minister returned to DC today to revisit NAFTA negotiations. Groundtruth Project co-founder and WGBH News Analyst *Charlie Sennott *joined us to go over that and more.</li> <li>Then National Security analyst** Juliette Kayyem** joined us to talk about the Mueller investigation and more.</li> <li>Two hundred years of Brazil’s heritage, culture, and memory have gone up in flames with a fire gutting the country’s oldest museum-- destroying an estimated 20 million items along the way. WGBH’s Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen joined us in studio to talk about this, the challenges facing Boston’s new Arts Tzar and how the new Muppet movie has put the “street” in Sesame Street.</li> <li>Then a Primary Day post-mortem with Media Mavel and host of NECN’s The Take, Sue O’Connell.</li> <li>A significant political shift is happening and the Massachusetts primary is part of it, proving that establishment politics is becoming passe. Ayanna Pressley unseated Mike Capuano without the backing of Deval Patrick or John Lewis on a campaign that was all about change--not just the need for change in DC, but but a changing demographic that demands a new kind of leadership. We opened the lines and asked you if you’re part of this change, or if you think there is a place for the seasoned politician?</li> <li>What can Boston learn from Copenhagen cycling structure? Melissa and Chris Bruntlett are the authors of the new book: Building the Cycling City: The Dutch blueprint for Community Vitality.</li></ul>

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, March 28th, 2018. We kicked off the show by opening the lines and asking you about spring cleaning: have you mastered the purge like a regular Marie Kondo, or are you a hoarder extaordinaire? Then, Mark Updegrove, who is the president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation in Austin and an author, journalist and historian, joined us to chat about his latest book, "The Last Republicans: Inside the Extraordinary Relationship Between George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush." National security expert Juliette Kayyem tackled the worldwide expunging of Russian diplomats and the logic behind a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed on the latest medical ethics headlines, including the rise in obesity ratesamong American adults.Tech whiz Andy Ihnatko gave his take on recent news at the intersection of tech, policy and culture — and tell us what, exactly, a "raspberry pi" is.Then, it’s mating season in the natural kingdom — author and naturalist Sy Montgomery joined us to talk about the challenges that poses for endangered species.And finally, WGBH's Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviews this week's local arts and culture and answers the question: Does a new movie about the Chappaquiddick incident in which Sen. Ted Kennedy drove his car off a bridge get closer to the truth than the mediated version in real life?

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, March 28th, 2018. We kicked off the show by opening the lines and asking you about spring cleaning: have you mastered the purge like a regular Marie Kondo, or are you a hoarder extaordinaire? Then, Mark Updegrove, who is the president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation in Austin and an author, journalist and historian, joined us to chat about his latest book, "The Last Republicans: Inside the Extraordinary Relationship Between George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush." National security expert Juliette Kayyem tackled the worldwide expunging of Russian diplomats and the logic behind a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed on the latest medical ethics headlines, including the <a href="https://news.wgbh.org/2018/03/28/news/obesity-rates-among-american-adults-continue-rise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rise in obesity rates</a>among American adults.Tech whiz Andy Ihnatko gave his take on recent news at the intersection of tech, policy and culture — and tell us what, exactly, a "raspberry pi" is.Then, it’s mating season in the natural kingdom — author and naturalist Sy Montgomery joined us to talk about the challenges that poses for endangered species.And finally, WGBH's Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviews this week's local arts and culture and answers the question: Does a new movie about the Chappaquiddick incident in which Sen. Ted Kennedy drove his car off a bridge get closer to the truth than the mediated version in real life?

Full Broadcast 3/28/18

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, October 15th, 2018.  Jennifer Nassour, the former chairwoman of the Mass GOP, and Steve Kerrigan, the former CEO of the DNC, joined us to talk about the top local and national political headlines. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott gave us the latest updates on missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Senator Elizabeth Warren released the results of a DNA test today that validates her claims of Native American ancestry. We opened the lines to hear if you are glad this question of her heritage can finally be put to bed. T.V. expert Bob Thompson called in to discuss the best and worst shows on T.V. Emmet Price and Irene Monroe joined us for another edition of All Revved Up. Poet Richard Blanco read some fall inspired poetry.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, October 15th, 2018. <ul> <li>Jennifer Nassour, the former chairwoman of the Mass GOP, and Steve Kerrigan, the former CEO of the DNC, joined us to talk about the top local and national political headlines.</li> <li>The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott gave us the latest updates on missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.</li> <li>Senator Elizabeth Warren released the results of a DNA test today that validates her claims of Native American ancestry. We opened the lines to hear if you are glad this question of her heritage can finally be put to bed.</li> <li>T.V. expert Bob Thompson called in to discuss the best and worst shows on T.V.</li> <li>Emmet Price and Irene Monroe joined us for another edition of All Revved Up.</li> <li>Poet Richard Blanco read some fall inspired poetry.</li></ul>

Full Broadcast 10/15/18

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to talk with listeners about the financial strains brought by the coronavirus pandemic.  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed how weak or nonexistent internet access is exacerbating the COVID-19 crisis for low-income Americans, and reviewed medical tech for those looking to monitor their health from home. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney talked about the Patriots plane that brought medical supplies to Massachusetts from China, and recent sexual assault allegations made against Joe Biden.  Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the toll that COVID-19 is taking on the food and restaurant industry, and the resurgence of Americans raising chickens.  Media maven Sue O’Connell criticized Jared Kushner’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and drew parallels between our current situation and the AIDS crisis. *Under the Radar *host Callie Crossley discussed misinformation about coronavirus on Fox News, and technology that companies are using to spy on employees working from home.  We re-opened our lines to callers to continue the coronavirus conversation.  We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Friday press conference.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to talk with listeners about the financial strains brought by the coronavirus pandemic.  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed how weak or nonexistent internet access is exacerbating the COVID-19 crisis for low-income Americans, and reviewed medical tech for those looking to monitor their health from home. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney talked about the Patriots plane that brought medical supplies to Massachusetts from China, and recent sexual assault allegations made against Joe Biden.  Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the toll that COVID-19 is taking on the food and restaurant industry, and the resurgence of Americans raising chickens.  Media maven Sue O’Connell criticized Jared Kushner’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and drew parallels between our current situation and the AIDS crisis. *Under the Radar *host Callie Crossley discussed misinformation about coronavirus on Fox News, and technology that companies are using to spy on employees working from home.  We re-opened our lines to callers to continue the coronavirus conversation.  We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Friday press conference.

BPR Full Show 4/3/20: Friday, I'm Inside

Today on Boston Public Radio: WGBH's Adam Reilly and Experience magazine Editor in Chief Joanna Weiss discussed the latest news around President Trump’s impeachment, as well as the potential impact of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani’s death on the 2020 election. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed the geopolitical ramifications of Qassem Soleimani’s death. We opened lines to ask callers about your thoughts Bernie Sanders’ position as a 2020 frontrunner. TV writer Bob Thompson recapped Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price III, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed a recent op-ed in the Boston Globe titled “Anti-Semitism is not a Jewish problem," and gave their thoughts on the new Netflix film “The Two Popes.”  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko previewed advancements in the the tech world for 2020. Pastry chef and Flour Bakery owner Joanne Chang discussed her latest cookbook, “Pastry Love."

Today on Boston Public Radio: WGBH's Adam Reilly and Experience magazine Editor in Chief Joanna Weiss discussed the latest news around President Trump’s impeachment, as well as the potential impact of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani’s death on the 2020 election. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed the geopolitical ramifications of Qassem Soleimani’s death. We opened lines to ask callers about your thoughts Bernie Sanders’ position as a 2020 frontrunner. TV writer Bob Thompson recapped Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price III, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed a recent op-ed in the Boston Globe titled “Anti-Semitism is not a Jewish problem," and gave their thoughts on the new Netflix film “The Two Popes.”  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko previewed advancements in the the tech world for 2020. Pastry chef and Flour Bakery owner Joanne Chang discussed her latest cookbook, “Pastry Love."

BPR Full Show 1/6/20: The Great BPR Bake Off

Today on Boston Public Radio: Charlie Chieppo and Shannon O’Brien discussed the latest headlines around the 2020 election, and Gov. Baker’s Transportation Climate Initiative. Charlie Chieppo is principal of Chieppo Strategies, Senior Fellow at the Pioneer Institute and Adjunct Professor at Suffolk University. Shannon O'Brien is former State Treasurer and Democratic nominee for governor. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed protests in Iran after state officials admitted fault for the shooting down of a Ukrainian jetliner.  We opened our lines to callers to talk about the rise of billionaires Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg in the 2020 race. TV writer Bob Thompson spoke on the legacy of screenwriter Buck Henry, and discussed the ratings success of Jeopardy’s “GOAT" series. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price III, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed Ex-Pope Benedict’s recent statement defending the celibacy of priests, as well as the 1-year anniversary of a Bethesda church harboring an undocumented woman and her children.  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko recapped the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, and discussed Facebook’s recent announcement re-affirming their position on the policing of political ads. Poet Richard Blanco joined us for another edition of The Village Voice, where he discussed the contemporary value of the sonnet. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: Charlie Chieppo and Shannon O’Brien discussed the latest headlines around the 2020 election, and Gov. Baker’s Transportation Climate Initiative. Charlie Chieppo is principal of Chieppo Strategies, Senior Fellow at the Pioneer Institute and Adjunct Professor at Suffolk University. Shannon O'Brien is former State Treasurer and Democratic nominee for governor. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed protests in Iran after state officials admitted fault for the shooting down of a Ukrainian jetliner.  We opened our lines to callers to talk about the rise of billionaires Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg in the 2020 race. TV writer Bob Thompson spoke on the legacy of screenwriter Buck Henry, and discussed the ratings success of Jeopardy’s “GOAT" series. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price III, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed Ex-Pope Benedict’s recent statement defending the celibacy of priests, as well as the 1-year anniversary of a Bethesda church harboring an undocumented woman and her children.  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko recapped the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, and discussed Facebook’s recent announcement re-affirming their position on the policing of political ads. Poet Richard Blanco joined us for another edition of The Village Voice, where he discussed the contemporary value of the sonnet.

BPR Full Show 1/13/20: Booker Bails & Bloomberg Bets a Billion

This is the full episode of Boston Public Radio from Friday, April 27, 2018. Featuring: poet Kevin Young, "Beat the Press" host Emily Rooney, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung, Harvard social psychologist Mike Norton, and a bird-themed news quiz featuring Mass Audubon.

This is the full episode of Boston Public Radio from Friday, April 27, 2018. Featuring: poet Kevin Young, "Beat the Press" host Emily Rooney, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung, Harvard social psychologist Mike Norton, and a bird-themed news quiz featuring Mass Audubon.

Full Broadcast: 4/27/2018

Father and son team Gay Rogers and Jake Rogers from True North Ale company joined us for a beer fueled news quiz. Plus, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, power pose expert Amy Cuddy, children's illustrator R.W. Alley, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 1/26/18)

Father and son team Gay Rogers and Jake Rogers from True North Ale company joined us for a beer fueled news quiz. Plus, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, power pose expert Amy Cuddy, children's illustrator R.W. Alley, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 1/26/18)

A Beer Fueled News Quiz

Amazon is starting to force their employees to wear wristbands so they can track their every movement. We opened the lines to hear about your experiences with micromanaging management. Plus, Trenni Kusnierek, Andy Inhatko, John Gruber, and John Gruber.

Amazon is starting to force their employees to wear wristbands so they can track their every movement. We opened the lines to hear about your experiences with micromanaging management. Plus, Trenni Kusnierek, Andy Inhatko, John Gruber, and John Gruber.

Amazon is Not Just Tracking Their Packages

Today on Boston Public Radio: Bina Venkataraman, former chief policy advisor on the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology under President Obama, discussed the latest news on coronavirus. Rep. Joe Kennedy discussed the state’s response to coronavirus, and how it’s impacting his campaign for Senate. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney talked about the media’s coverage of coronavirus and gave her famous list of fixations and fulminations. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined us for our monthly edition of “Ask the AG.” Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed the impact coronavirus is poised to have on Boston’s economy. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discussed “Race to Dinner,” a program that hosts conversations about racism for wealthy white liberal women over dinner. Moe Isaza and Matt Conner of Teeling Whiskey joined us for our weekly news quiz.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Bina Venkataraman, former chief policy advisor on the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology under President Obama, discussed the latest news on coronavirus. Rep. Joe Kennedy discussed the state’s response to coronavirus, and how it’s impacting his campaign for Senate. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney talked about the media’s coverage of coronavirus and gave her famous list of fixations and fulminations. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined us for our monthly edition of “Ask the AG.” Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed the impact coronavirus is poised to have on Boston’s economy. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discussed “Race to Dinner,” a program that hosts conversations about racism for wealthy white liberal women over dinner. Moe Isaza and Matt Conner of Teeling Whiskey joined us for our weekly news quiz.

BPR Full Show 3/13/20: For the Love of Frozen Peas

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 1st, 2018.  MSNBC Host Chuck Todd joined us for his take on the latest political headlines, including President Trump’s racially-charged advertisement and his recent comments on the immigrant caravan headed for the southern U.S. border. We continued that conversation with Gil Kerlikowske, former commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Then we opened the lines to ask you, what do you make of all this? Were you put off by Trump’s use of race and immigration issues in an advertisement? Environmentalist, author and founder of 350.org Bill McKibben joined us to discuss the status of our planet — and how climate change may be affecting us much more quickly than previously anticipated. Media Maven Sue O’Connell, host of NECN's "The Take" and longtime co-publisher of New England's largest LGBTQ paper, "Bay Windows," joined us to discuss Caitlyn Jenner’s change of heart on Trump. Former Education Secretary Paul Reville checked in on the ongoing Harvard affirmative action lawsuit. Frontline producer James Jacoby joined us to talk about his latest film, "The Facebook Dilemma,"discussing how our relationship with the social network has impacted our world. Then we opened up the lines to ask you — with the way Facebook has revealed itself to be more than just a “place to connect,” are you disconnecting yourself from the site? Do you still use Facebook?

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 1st, 2018. <ul> <li>MSNBC Host Chuck Todd joined us for his take on the latest political headlines, including President Trump’s racially-charged advertisement and his recent comments on the immigrant caravan headed for the southern U.S. border.</li> <li>We continued that conversation with Gil Kerlikowske, former commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.</li> <li>Then we opened the lines to ask you, what do you make of all this? Were you put off by Trump’s use of race and immigration issues in an advertisement?</li> <li>Environmentalist, author and founder of <a href="http://350.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">350.org</a> Bill McKibben joined us to discuss the status of our planet — and how climate change may be affecting us much more quickly than previously anticipated.</li> <li>Media Maven Sue O’Connell, host of NECN's "The Take" and longtime co-publisher of New England's largest LGBTQ paper, "Bay Windows," joined us to discuss Caitlyn Jenner’s change of heart on Trump.</li> <li>Former Education Secretary Paul Reville checked in on the ongoing Harvard affirmative action lawsuit.</li> <li>Frontline producer James Jacoby joined us to talk about his latest film, "The Facebook Dilemma,"discussing how our relationship with the social network has impacted our world.</li> <li>Then we opened up the lines to ask you — with the way Facebook has revealed itself to be more than just a “place to connect,” are you disconnecting yourself from the site? Do you still use Facebook?</li></ul>

BPR Full Show 11/1/18 | Racist Ads, Education Gap, Facebook  

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to ask callers: with 12 candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, do you have election fatigue? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed Harvard Law graduates turning down clerk jobs for Trump appointed judges, and an audit that revealed Massachusetts' lackadaisical handling of inmate healthcare. We re-opened our lines to ask callers about the closure of Top of the Hub, and whether Boston is losing its sense of identity.  WGBH News investigative reporter Chris Burrell discussed the first report of WGBH’s “Color of Public Money” series, which exposed deep racial inequities in state contractor funding.  Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville discussed BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ school stimulus plan, and news that BPS shared information on students with ICE.  Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg stopped by by for an inaugural edition of “Ask the Treasurer."

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to ask callers: with 12 candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, do you have election fatigue? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed Harvard Law graduates turning down clerk jobs for Trump appointed judges, and an audit that revealed Massachusetts' lackadaisical handling of inmate healthcare. We re-opened our lines to ask callers about the closure of Top of the Hub, and whether Boston is losing its sense of identity.  WGBH News investigative reporter Chris Burrell discussed the first report of WGBH’s “Color of Public Money” series, which exposed deep racial inequities in state contractor funding.  Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville discussed BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ school stimulus plan, and news that BPS shared information on students with ICE.  Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg stopped by by for an inaugural edition of “Ask the Treasurer."

BPR Full Show 1/16/20: Ask the Treasurer: Inaugural Edition!

Today on Boston Public Radio: Rep. Joe Kennedy called in to discuss yesterday’s impeachment vote, and his thoughts on the value of the electoral college.  Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed yesterday's impeachment vote and a recent interview with Harvey Weinstein in the New York Post.  Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker joined us for our monthly “Ask the Governor” segment.  Harvard law professor Martha Minow discussed her new book “When Should Law Forgive?” Christopher Kimball, founder of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street, discussed his new book, “Milk Street: The New Rules: Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook" We opened our lines to callers to hear about your unusual and bizarre holiday recipes.  

Today on Boston Public Radio: Rep. Joe Kennedy called in to discuss yesterday’s impeachment vote, and his thoughts on the value of the electoral college.  Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed yesterday's impeachment vote and a recent interview with Harvey Weinstein in the New York Post.  Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker joined us for our monthly “Ask the Governor” segment.  Harvard law professor Martha Minow discussed her new book “When Should Law Forgive?” Christopher Kimball, founder of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street, discussed his new book, “Milk Street: The New Rules: Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook" We opened our lines to callers to hear about your unusual and bizarre holiday recipes.

Boston Public Radio Full Show 12/19/19: Prune Chicken for the Holidays

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, September 18th, 2018  In 1991, Clarence Thomas’ fate on the Supreme Court suddenly became uncertain when Anita Hill went public with accusations of sexual misconduct. Today, against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh finds himself in a similar situation, which will come to a head next Monday when he and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing him of sexual violence, testify before the Senate Judiciary committee. If Anita Hill’s testimony didn’t keep Thomas from being confirmed, why would Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony be any different? We opened the lines to ask you: What’s next? On Monday the New England Patriots uncharacteristically lost to the Jaguars, facilitated by an underwhelming performance by Tom Brady. Joining us to take on this and other sports headlines is Trenni Kusnierek. She’s an anchor and a reporter for NBC sports Boston and a BPR contributor. The Boston City Council has become fertile ground for a generation of new political leadership. Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell joins us for that, to talk about affordable housing, and more. It’s a jungle out there. Since Amazon took over, Whole Foods working conditions are getting worse and workers want to unionize. Food writer Corby Kummer joins us for that and more. Now that the fires are out, who is going to pay for the destruction and long-term consequences of the Merrimack Valley gas explosions? The Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung joins us for that and more. Then, the latest politics headlines with CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and Inside Politics anchor John King. Bob Thompson joins us to discuss how the Emmys handled the #MeToo era, plus the winners and losers of last night’s award ceremonies. He’s a professor and founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 <ul> <li>In 1991, Clarence Thomas’ fate on the Supreme Court suddenly became uncertain when Anita Hill went public with accusations of sexual misconduct. Today, against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh finds himself in a similar situation, which will come to a head next Monday when he and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing him of sexual violence, testify before the Senate Judiciary committee. If Anita Hill’s testimony didn’t keep Thomas from being confirmed, why would Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony be any different? We opened the lines to ask you: What’s next?</li> <li>On Monday the New England Patriots uncharacteristically lost to the Jaguars, facilitated by an underwhelming performance by Tom Brady. Joining us to take on this and other sports headlines is Trenni Kusnierek. She’s an anchor and a reporter for NBC sports Boston and a BPR contributor.</li> <li>The Boston City Council has become fertile ground for a generation of new political leadership. Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell joins us for that, to talk about affordable housing, and more.</li> <li>It’s a jungle out there. Since Amazon took over, Whole Foods working conditions are getting worse and workers want to unionize. Food writer Corby Kummer joins us for that and more.</li> <li>Now that the fires are out, who is going to pay for the destruction and long-term consequences of the Merrimack Valley gas explosions? The Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung joins us for that and more.</li> <li>Then, the latest politics headlines with CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and Inside Politics anchor John King.</li> <li>Bob Thompson joins us to discuss how the Emmys handled the #MeToo era, plus the winners and losers of last night’s award ceremonies. He’s a professor and founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse.</li></ul>

Full Broadcast 9/18/18

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, July 2nd, 2018. Our political roundtable with writer and editor Joanna Weiss and Dante Ramosof The Boston Globe went over the week's headlines. Charles Sennott, executive director of The GroundTruth Project, brought us his analysis of the election of a left-wing, anti-Trump populist to the presidency of Mexico. Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC host and political commentator, discussed his book "Deadly Force" about the 1975 shooting of an African-American man, James Bowden Jr., by Boston police. We asked you about a rising wave of millennial socialists running for office. Is this the future of the Democratic Party? Reverend Irene Monroe and Reverend Emmett Price looked at churches that mix patriotism with God. Is your Fourth of July cook-out going meatless this year? We asked you if you're planning to swap out hamburgers and hot dogs for their plant-based alternatives. Would you spend $185 on a steak sandwich? One restaurant in New York City is betting on yes. Food writer and editor Corby Kummer weighed in.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, July 2nd, 2018. Our political roundtable with writer and editor<a href="https://joannaweiss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joanna Weiss</a> and <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/staff/ramos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dante Ramos</a>of The Boston Globe went over the week's headlines. <a href="http://thegroundtruthproject.org/team/charlie_sennott/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Sennott</a>, executive director of The GroundTruth Project, brought us his analysis of the election of a left-wing, anti-Trump populist to the presidency of Mexico. Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC host and political commentator, discussed his book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062870131/deadly-force/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Deadly Force"</a> about the 1975 shooting of an African-American man, James Bowden Jr., by Boston police. We asked you about a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/30/opinion/democratic-socialists-progressive-democratic-party-trump.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rising wave of millennial socialists</a> running for office. Is this the future of the Democratic Party? <a href="http://www.irenemonroe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reverend Irene Monroe </a>and <a href="http://emmettprice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reverend Emmett Price</a> looked at churches that <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/07/01/star-spangled-banner-in-church-sunday-christians-debating-god-and-country-anew/?utm_term=.aed840b7b759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mix patriotism with God. </a>Is your Fourth of July cook-out going meatless this year? We asked you if you're planning to swap out hamburgers and hot dogs for their plant-based alternatives. Would you spend $185 on a steak sandwich? <a href="http://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2152865/hottest-buy-wall-street-us185-wagyu-steak-sandwich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One restaurant in New York City</a> is betting on yes. Food writer and editor Corby Kummer weighed in.

Full Broadcast 7/02/18

Chuck Todd

Preet Bharara

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, March 21st, 2019.  Chuck Todd, the moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the political director for NBC news, called in to discuss the latest news regarding the Democratic presidential candidates.   Andrea Cabral,** **former Suffolk County sheriff, former secretary of public safety, and the CEO of Ascend, talking about the Robert Kraft scandal.  Governor Charlie Baker joined us to take your questions and ours. We opened the lines to hear you thoughts on New Zealand's decision to ban assault rifles in the wake of a mass shooting in a mosque that killed 50 people. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara joined us to talk about his new book, "Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, And The Rule Of Law."

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, March 21st, 2019. <ul> <li>Chuck Todd, the moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the political director for NBC news, called in to discuss the latest news regarding the Democratic presidential candidates. </li> <li>Andrea Cabral,** **former Suffolk County sheriff, former secretary of public safety, and the CEO of Ascend, talking about the Robert Kraft scandal. </li> <li>Governor Charlie Baker joined us to take your questions and ours.</li> <li>We opened the lines to hear you thoughts on New Zealand's decision to ban assault rifles in the wake of a mass shooting in a mosque that killed 50 people.</li> <li>Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara joined us to talk about his new book, "Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, And The Rule Of Law."</li></ul>

BPR Full Show Post 3/21/19 : Chuck Todd, Ask The Gov, Preet Bharara

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, June 1, 2018.  Scripps National Spelling Bee crowned their champion last night, and in the tradition of the Bee, we opened the lines to test your spelling skills. WGBH's Emily Rooney gave us her famous list. Senator Elizbeth Warren answered our questions about Dodd-Frank and Roseanne. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung talked about the upcoming BIO International Convention. NECN's Sue O'Connell discussed Pride Month. Comedian John Hodgman talked about his new book, Vacationland.  Actors Josh Stamberg and Joanne Kelly star in the new play Fall at the Huntington Ave. Theater. They joined us for the news quiz.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, June 1, 2018. <ul> <li>Scripps National Spelling Bee crowned their champion last night, and in the tradition of the Bee, we opened the lines to test your spelling skills.</li> <li>WGBH's Emily Rooney gave us her famous list.</li> <li>Senator Elizbeth Warren answered our questions about Dodd-Frank and Roseanne.</li> <li>Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung talked about the upcoming BIO International Convention.</li> <li>NECN's Sue O'Connell discussed Pride Month.</li> <li>Comedian John Hodgman talked about his new book, Vacationland. </li> <li>Actors Josh Stamberg and Joanne Kelly star in the new play Fall at the Huntington Ave. Theater. They joined us for the news quiz.</li></ul>

Full Broadcast 6/01/18

The Boston Public Radio Full Broadcast from 2/23/18. Featuring: Trenni Kusnierek calling from the Olympics, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Trump's latest suggestions for gun reform, Boston Globe's Shirley Leung, WGBH's Emily Rooney, Economist Robert Reich, and Keith Lockhart and Ron Della Chiesa joined us for the news quiz.

The Boston Public Radio Full Broadcast from 2/23/18. Featuring: Trenni Kusnierek calling from the Olympics, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Trump's latest suggestions for gun reform, Boston Globe's Shirley Leung, WGBH's Emily Rooney, Economist Robert Reich, and Keith Lockhart and Ron Della Chiesa joined us for the news quiz.

Full Broadcast 2/23/18

Corby Kummer

Food critic Corby Kummer joined us to talk about why it is bad to eat raw cookie dough.

Food critic Corby Kummer joined us to talk about why it is bad to eat raw cookie dough.

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