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: What to expect as Senate confirmation hearings begin
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by asking listeners their thoughts on the start of the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Trenni Kusnier…
02:44:13 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Senator Warren calls to cap insulin prices
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Senator Elizabeth Warren takes questions from callers about the upcoming Senate vote on capping the price of insulin at $35 and on sanctions against Russian Oligarchs.…
02:44:51 |
Fri 18 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: British or Yiddish
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd reacts to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Congress yesterday and other political news. Todd is the moderator of “Meet The Press” on NBC,…
02:44:41 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Superintendent Brenda Cassellius has advice for whoever takes her job
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Congressman Seth Moulton calls on the U.S. to do more to support Ukraine, short of a U.S. enforced no-fly zone, and shares other reactions to Ukraine President Volodym…
02:44:01 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Mayor Wu at the Library
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on whether they support a no-fly zone over Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion.
Trenni Kusnierek discus…
02:44:15 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Corby Kummer on the Future of Seaweed and Kelp Farms
The seaweed and kelp farm industry could become one of the largest sustainable maritime food industries — provided that enough people buy in. Award-winning food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Publ…
00:24:08 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
BPR full show: Permanent Daylight
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking to listeners about the jobs they’ve regretted quitting, following Tom Brady’s announcement that he would be returning to football.
Jim A…
02:41:08 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Undercarriage Cleaning
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by asking listeners if Americans would have the same courage as Ukrainians if Russia invaded.
Jenifer McKim and Vanessa Rosa talk about a recent in…
02:44:25 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
In It Together...Again
It’s been two years since Governor Charlie Baker declared a COVID state of emergency in Massachusetts.
To mark the occasion, In It Together brought back some old friends of the show to reflect on t…
00:53:54 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Don't Touch Your Face
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updates listeners on the latest in politics, including President Joe Biden’s response to Ukraine and the disagreement between the U.S. and Poland over fight…
02:44:21 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: COVID, Ukraine, and Fossil Fuels
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on loosening pandemic restrictions around the country.
Art Caplan shares his thoughts on Florida breaking wi…
02:41:42 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
BPR: President Biden bans the import of Russian oil, and more
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about rising gas prices before carrying President Joe Biden's speech announcing a ban on the import of Russian oil.
Trenn…
02:41:59 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Corby Kummer: McDonald's, PepsiCo should take a stand on Russian operations
Social media users and investors are calling on various U.S. fast food companies with operations in Russia to speak on the country’s invasion of Ukraine, with many companies remaining silent and cont…
00:22:09 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Ukraine, Long COVID, and Food Deserts
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about acts of heroism out of Ukraine.
Charlie Sennott discusses the state of misinformation and propaganda surrounding Ru…
02:41:24 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: "I'm Gonna Make Him An Offer He Can't Refuse"
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by opening phone lines, talking with listeners about surging gas prices associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shirley Leung talks about the…
02:41:41 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: "Ask the Governor," and more
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, focusing on the Jan. 6 committee’s potential charges against former President Donald Trump. Todd is the modera…
02:41:46 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
Corby Kummer: Chef José Andrés provides meals to Ukrainian refugees
As scores of Ukrainian citizens cross the border into Poland fleeing the Russian invasion, chef José Andrés greets them with warm meals. Award-winning food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Ra…
00:23:05 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Soap and psychedelics
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan weighs in on the latest with COVID as states drop mask mandates and pushes to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapies. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Vir…
02:44:23 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Topless in Nantucket
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners their latest thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Trenni Kusnierek talks about how the sports world is responding to Ru…
02:44:31 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
BPR Full Show: Ask the AG
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by asking listeners their reactions to the latest news from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
EJ Dionne weighs in on the increasingly violent Russia…
02:42:21 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
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