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
- 2705
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
BPR Full Show 9/24: Going Bananas
We opened the lines to discuss whether kids should be in contact sports that lead to injuries.
NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed the WNBA awards
American Experience executiv…
02:33:59 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/23: Israel's War With Lebanon Begins & The Religious Vote
Today:
Israel’s war against Hamas rages on in Gaza, while Netanyahu appears emboldened to open a second front on its northern border with Lebanon and Hezbollah. We talk with GBH news analyst Charlie…
00:28:16 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/23: The Eight Bulls of North Attleboro
We opened the show by asking listeners what issues matter to them this presidential election.
We spoke again to John Deaton, Elizabeth Warren's senate challenger.
Then, the GroundTruth Project's C…
02:31:40 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/20: LMF James Carter & Leopoldstadt
Today:
Saxophonist James Carter is back in town for two shows Saturday night at Scullers Jazz Club. But first, he and his band swing by the BPL.
And, Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt is on stage now at …
00:36:58 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/20: Stressed But Blessed
People are more stressed than ever. We opened the lines to hear what listeners are stressed over.
James Carter performed for Live Music Friday, ahead of his return to Boston this weekend at Scullers…
02:31:00 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/19: The Choice & Taxachusetts
Today:
Legendary Frontline filmmaker Michael Kirk previews their latest film highlighting “THE CHOICE” voters have between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirl…
00:38:20 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/19: Get Out Of My Seat
The GOP keeps throwing insults at Kamala Harris. Will this do anything to do the polls? Listeners weighed in.
Shirley Leung on a new nonprofit started by local businesspeople looking for a tax br…
02:31:16 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/18: A BPR Busing Panel
Today:
We talk with two people who were bused in the city of Boston -- a decision 50 years ago with lasting impacts -- Michael Curry, later head of the Boston NAACP, and Kim Janey, who would go on t…
00:26:56 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/18: Liverwurst Ep. 2
We opened the show to get your thoughts on the threats of and actual violence this election season.
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the return of Boston Film Fest and "Laughs in Span…
02:32:42 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/17: AG Campbell On Harris' Mentorship And Addressing Hate In Schools
Today:
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on September 17, 2024.
00:39:34 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/17: Attorney General Q&A
Attorney General Andrea Campbell answered questions from listeners.
NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed Caitlin Clark's 35 point game.
Media maven Sue O'Connell takes a look …
02:36:01 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/16: From Laura Loomer's Lips To Trump's Ears & Fewer Black Students At College
Today:
Boston University Journalism Department Chair Brian McGrory discusses the second attempt on Trump's life and Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses how the end of race-based admissions changed co…
00:36:42 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/16: Monday Clutter
After another apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump yesterday, we opened up the phone and text lines to hear from parents of how they're talking to kids about political violence this electio…
02:33:16 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/13: Honda Civics
Is our country in a civics education crisis? We got your thoughts.
Fabiola Mendez & Elsa Mosquera are our guests for Live Music Friday this week, ahead of the free Fiesta en la Plaza taking place t…
02:31:49 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/12: So ... Are We Better Off Than We Were Four Years Ago?
MIT Economist Jon Gruber breaks down each candidate's economic plans and concepts, and former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral offers her debate reactions.
00:36:04 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/12: Handshakes Are Over
Chuck Todd joined for his weekly D.C. roundup, focusing on Tuesday’s debate
Then we opened the lines to discuss the dying art of the handshake... if it is dying?
Andrea Cabral on debate fact-checki…
02:33:24 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/11: Trump Praises Dictators & Harris Gives Him A "Mollywhopping"
Today:
National security analyst Juliette Kayyem and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discuss last night's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.
00:34:21 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/11: Harris-Trump Debate
Harris & Trump took to the stage last night in a presidential debate. We opened the lines to hear reactions from listeners throughout the show.
Media maven Sue O'Connell discussed Taylor Swift's en…
02:32:39 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Best Of BPR 9/10: Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Today:
Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on September 10, 2024 to discuss her new book "The Leadership Journey," a middle reader guide to Presidents Abraham Lin…
00:27:21 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
BPR Full Show 9/10: Countdown to the Debate
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined for Ask the Mayor.
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed her first book for children, The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President.
Folk star Graham Nas…
02:32:58 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
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