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: Split the Bill
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking with listeners about the debate over Christmas trees in public spaces.
Jon Abbott weighed in on the future of public media as his tenure…
02:40:56 |
Wed 14 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: "Ask the Mayor" with Mayor Michelle Wu, the Supreme Court, and more
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our show with a call-in segment, asking listeners about their thoughts regarding the recent spike in COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases, and if they are choosing t…
02:41:37 |
Tue 13 Dec 2022
Corby Kummer: The Return of Eastern Standard
Local restaurateur Garrett Harker announced the return of long-beloved Boston restaurant Eastern Standard in 2023, just down the street from the original restaurant.
The famous Kenmore Square estab…
00:23:18 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: Pilk
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show by taking calls from our listeners to ask if they are returning to public transit following the grand opening of a new branch on the Green Line. The…
02:43:40 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on Brittney Griner’s homecoming.
Shirley Leung discussed her latest columns on fighting homelessness and “no…
02:44:10 |
Fri 09 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: Gov. Charlie Baker's Final "Ask the Governor"
Today on "Boston Public Radio" :
NBC's Chuck Todd zoomed in to discuss how Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock's victory over Republican candidate Herschel Walker in Georgia was the latest sign that…
02:45:14 |
Thu 08 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: Criminal!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking with listeners about recent criminal charges against members of the Trump Organization, and potential criminal referrals from the Jan. 6 C…
02:40:51 |
Wed 07 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: Goblin Mode
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse discussed dark money’s influence on the Supreme Court. Sen. Whitehouse’s latest book is “The Scheme: How The Right Wing Used Dark …
02:41:01 |
Tue 06 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show 12/5/22: Please Wait, Help is on the Way
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Rep. Seth Moulton discussed last week’s vote to impose a labor agreement on U.S. rail workers, and why he feels Congress ought to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to pro…
02:44:16 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show 12/2/22: Going for Baroque
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking about the Boston City Council’s vote to lower the local voting age to 16.
Shirley Leung talked about the differences in the ways that Bo…
02:44:12 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show 12/1/22: State of the Art(s)
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners their opinions on Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton coming to Boston.
EJ Dionne weighed in on the state of Congress po…
02:43:28 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
BPR Full Show: Night Owl
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan weighed in on new research into so-called “SuperAgers,” whose brains are as sharp as those 20 or 30 years younger than them. Caplan is the Drs. William F. a…
02:40:47 |
Wed 30 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: Office Party
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking with listeners about the controversies surrounding this year’s World Cup.
Trenni Casey shared her thoughts on the process behind FIFA pi…
02:41:07 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: Shopping Spree
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking with listeners about the holiday shopping season.
Michael Curry discussed the Baker administration’s $130 million health worker loan rep…
02:40:53 |
Mon 28 Nov 2022
BPR full show: A Chili Reception
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan shared his thoughts on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s final White House briefing after 50 years in government. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitt…
02:40:53 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: Go Smell That Turkey!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by opening phone lines, talking with listeners about this past weekend’s shooting at LGBTQ+ nightclub at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
Trenni Casey d…
02:41:05 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: Turkey Talk in "Turkey Town"
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking about U.S. hypocrisy in criticizing homophobic laws in Qatar, after a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs and rising anti…
02:41:00 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: "Ask the Mayor" with Mayor Michelle Wu
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Mayor Michelle Wu discussed her new homeownership plan amid rising housing prices in Boston, and talked about the reopening of Boston City Hall Plaza after numerous re…
02:41:10 |
Fri 18 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: Mahogany Gloss
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking with Arlene Isaacson about the Respect for Marriage Act, before opening the phone lines to listeners.
Michael Curry discussed Andrea Cam…
02:41:20 |
Thu 17 Nov 2022
BPR Full Show: Swifties
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show by taking our listeners’ calls to get their reaction to former President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is running for president in 2024.
Bos…
02:41:31 |
Wed 16 Nov 2022
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