Boston Public Radio Podcast
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 [email protected] or call or text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-2PM Monday through Friday.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 124 minutes
- Episodes
- 2707
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
BPR Full Show 3/20/20: 'Be Vigilant'
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of BU’s School of Public Health, discussed what we can expect from the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months, and answered listener questions a…
02:40:41 |
Fri 20 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/19/20: Healey, Pressley, & More Talk Coronavirus
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the coronavirus pandemic.
We aired live audio from the President’s daily coronavirus task force briefing.
NBC “M…
02:52:11 |
Thu 19 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/18/20: Your Daily Coronavirus Check-In
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Sen. Ed Markey called in to discuss the national impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and what he’s doing to help lessen the crisis.
We opened lines to talk with calle…
02:45:21 |
Wed 18 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/17/20: What We Know Now
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to talk with callers about the coronavirus outbreak.
NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek talked Tom Brady’s announcement that he’ll be l…
02:52:29 |
Tue 17 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/16/20: The Case for Bidets
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone explained how he and other Massachusetts mayors are confronting the coronavirus outbreak.
We opened our lines to talk with callers…
02:44:40 |
Mon 16 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/13/20: For the Love of Frozen Peas
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.
…
02:44:44 |
Fri 13 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/12/20: Answering Your Questions on Coronavirus
Today on Boston Public Radio:
NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd weighed in on the Trump administration’s handling of coronavirus, and Tuesday night’s Democratic primaries.
Dr. Nahid Bhad…
02:44:24 |
Thu 12 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/11/20: Going The (Social) Distance
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the phone lines and asked our listeners to weigh in on the Democratic presidential primary.
MIT Economics Professor Jonathan Gruber discussed President Tru…
02:44:46 |
Thu 12 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/10/20: Don't Panic!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to ask listeners: are you buying into the coronavirus hype?
NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek discussed how anxieties around coronaviru…
02:44:23 |
Tue 10 Mar 2020
No, Ordering Food Delivery Online Won't Protect You From Getting Sick
In the time of coronavirus, we all still have to eat. As people fear gathering in large spaces, online food delivery orders are going up, but food writer Corby Kummer told Boston Public Radio on Tues…
00:19:07 |
Tue 10 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/9/20: The President's Tightrope Walk
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Shannon O’Brien and Charlie Chieppo joined us for a politics roundup, covering the latest on coronavirus and the 2020 presidential race.
We opened our lines to ask c…
02:45:14 |
Mon 09 Mar 2020
A Simple Way To Overthrow The Rat King: Reduce Food Waste
On Friday, food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to discuss a recent article in "The Conversation," positing that city rat populations could be lowered not by increasing the use of rode…
00:24:36 |
Mon 09 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/6/20: Self Care, Self Quarantine
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened lines to ask callers: would you enjoy a two week self-quarantine?
Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed a slew of ways that coronavirus fears have impacted t…
02:44:43 |
Fri 06 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/5/20: The Everything Story
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Washington Post reporter Annie Linskey reflected on the end of Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign.
We opened our lines to continue the conversation about Eliza…
02:44:34 |
Thu 05 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/4/20: Vegan Lungers & Face Touchers
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Jennifer Nassour and Steve Kerrigan joined us for a political roundtable. Nassour is a former Chairwoman of the Mass GOP and founder of Conservative Women For A Better…
02:44:43 |
Wed 04 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/3/20: Go Vote!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to talk with callers about your experiences voting on Super Tuesday.
Former Trump 2016 Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski weighed in on Super Tue…
02:44:13 |
Tue 03 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 3/2/20: Elizabeth Warren's Final Pitch
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Joanna Weiss of Experience Magazine and WGBH News' Adam Reilly joined us for a politics roundup, discussing the South Carolina primary and what to expect on Super Tues…
02:44:47 |
Mon 02 Mar 2020
BPR Full Show 2/28/20: Not Your Father's St. Patrick's Day
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius discussed her vision for improving the city’s school system, and responded to questions from callers.
“Beat t…
02:45:14 |
Fri 28 Feb 2020
BPR Full Show 2/27/20: Coronavirus, Hunger Strikes, & How to Pronounce IKEA
Today on Boston Public Radio:
NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, and gave his thoughts on the positioning of candidates heading into Super Tuesda…
02:45:10 |
Thu 27 Feb 2020
BPR Full Show 2/26/20: Dream a Little Dream
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to ask callers: what did you think about Tuesday night’s Democratic debate?
M.I.T. economist Jon Gruber discussed the impact the coronavirus is h…
02:44:33 |
Wed 26 Feb 2020
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