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: Wally's Jazz and Not Tinned Fish
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Hurricane Ian has left a trail of devastation. We opened the lines to listeners to ask: Has climate change won? Is it too late for some spots on the coast line, like F…
02:41:45 |
Fri 30 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Physical Therapy With JB Smoove
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd talked about the political impacts of climate change-induced severe weather, Ron DeSantis’ upcoming governor race, the latest in the Brett Favre welfare sca…
02:44:16 |
Thu 29 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: A Shambolic Mess
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show by hearing from listeners about Hurricane Ian baring down on Florida's gulf coast, and how climate change is making storms more extreme.
Medical e…
02:44:16 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Space Rocks
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We started the show by hearing our listener's reactions to the news that NASA had successfully launched a satellite into an asteroid to test its ability to redirect th…
02:44:14 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
What to expect from the White House summit on hunger this week
The last time a Presidential administration held a summit on hunger, Richard Nixon was president – giving way to the federal food stamp program we know today.
On Wednesday, President Biden will hol…
00:18:57 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Ask The Governor
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We started the show by hearing from listeners about what their ideal work week would look like, as more and more people seek alternatives to the traditional 9 to 5.
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02:44:25 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: This Old House
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners about the year-long suspension of Celtics coach Ime Udoka.
Juliette Kayyem talked about the latest from the Alex Jones trial, F…
02:41:24 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Human Remains!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show asking listeners whether the recent headlines about Former President Trump will affect the public’s perception of him.
Susan Zalkind gave some insi…
02:44:22 |
Thu 22 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Short Kings and Krill Wave
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan discussed President Biden’s comments about COVID, Tampa Bay school districts launch of Tom Brady’s fitness program, and new research showing 20 percent of h…
02:44:14 |
Wed 21 Sep 2022
Corby Kummer On The Death Of Fred Franzia
Fred Franzia, legend in cheap wine-making, has died. His wine label Charles Shaw, sold at Trader Joe’s, made wine more accessible to Americans for its shockingly cheap sticker price – giving to its a…
00:23:01 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Two Buck Chuck
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners about the President’s recent claim that the pandemic is “over.”
Trenni Casey talked the latest from the WNBA, Robert Sarver’s s…
02:44:32 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Asylum seekers and world record breakers
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show with a call-in segment and heard from listeners about the migrants on Martha’s Vineyard moving to temporary housing on Cape Cod.
Iván Espinoza-Mad…
02:44:12 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Sept. 16, 2022
This episode of Boston Public Radio is from Friday September 16, 2022.
Elle Simone Scott of America’s Test Kitchen shared tips on how to make the perfect food board for hosting.
Joanne Chang talk…
02:44:43 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Sept. 15, 2022
This is the podcast for BPR’s show on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
We started the show with NBC Political Director and moderator of Meet The Press, Chuck Todd.
We then turned to Eve Zuckoff, rep…
02:44:13 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: The Friendship Show
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show with a conversation with NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg on her new book "Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships."
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02:46:02 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Fall Blues & Bad Apples
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened the show by talking with listeners about autumn, and the dread that comes with transitioning from summer to fall.
Trenni Casey talked about the Patriots’ …
02:44:22 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: "The U.S. and the Holocaust"
We began the show by talking with listeners on the war in Ukraine and media coverage.
Kate Bronfenbrenner and Rafi, a Starbucks barista and active member of Starbucks Workers United, talked about t…
02:44:30 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: What is art?
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley talked about her push to secure abortion care, gave thoughts on this week’s primaries and the big wins for women in Mass. politics and sp…
02:40:19 |
Fri 09 Sep 2022
"Buy now, pay later" is coming for your groceries
Buoyed by inflation, “buy now, pay later” companies have gained popularity in America, claiming to offer help for people trying to manage finances in tough times. Their easy-to-use apps and virtual c…
00:21:07 |
Thu 08 Sep 2022
BPR Full Show: Fall Blues & Bad Apples
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd talked about the latest political headlines, including the special master situation in the Mar-a-Lago raid case, and his thoughts on the upcoming midterms …
02:44:53 |
Thu 08 Sep 2022
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