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
- 2710
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
EJ Dionne: Biden successfully navigates delicate balance on infrastructure bill, if inartfully
After a major bipartisan win on infrastructure last week, President Biden nearly stepped in it when he declared he’d only sign it if a separate bill including his other priorities arrived on his desk…
00:25:46 |
Mon 28 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: I Zoom?
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Juliette Kayyem updates us on the building collapse near Miami, and shares her thoughts on former police officer Derek Chauvin’s upcoming sentencing hearing. Kayyem is…
02:42:06 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Sealing the Deal
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill to Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) questioning of critical race theory…
02:39:30 |
Thu 24 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Lend Me Your Ear
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan shares his thoughts on the opening of a safe injection site in Somerville, and whether COVID-19 vaccine incentives work. Caplan is director of the Division …
02:41:12 |
Wed 23 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: You've Got My Vote
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib coming out, and what this could mean for the world of professional sp…
02:39:15 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Night Owls
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We start the show off by talking with listeners about how they’re filling their kids’ summers.
Tracy Chang talks about the logistics behind operating a restaurant an…
02:41:43 |
Mon 21 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Jubilant!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about a post-vaccine spending boom, and the fight to stay frugal this summer.
Steven Maler and John Douglas talk about Co…
02:44:28 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Have Vaccine, Will Travel
Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne talks about President Biden’s meeting this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also discusses speculation around whether AG Merrick Garland will push to…
02:45:47 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Is 'NotMilk' The Next-Best Vegan Milk Alternative?
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke with Boston Public Radio on Thursday about NotMilk, a plant-based product from start-up NotCo, that purportedly mimics cow’s milk better than other alternatives.
“I’m…
00:18:47 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
EJ Dionne: Biden 'Came Out Pretty Well' In Summit With Putin
President Joe Biden’s decision to meet with Vladimir Putin initially prompted skeptics to question whether it would only serve to elevate the Russian leader’s position on the world stage.
Washingto…
00:28:45 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Your Money's Worth
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Medical ethicist Art Caplan talks about the benefits and drawbacks of vaccine lottery incentives, in light of the VaxMillions program announced Tuesday by Gov. Charlie…
02:46:42 |
Wed 16 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Too Many Cookies in the Kitchen
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by opening phone lines to talk with listeners about the day-to-day impact of Massachusetts ending its COVID-19 state of emergency.
National Immigra…
02:44:12 |
Tue 15 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Whale Whale Whale, Look What We Have Here
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We kick things off by opening phone lines to talk with callers about the latest trend of people quitting their jobs in a moment of post-vaccine clarity.
Emerald Neck…
02:44:15 |
Mon 14 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: I Need My Space
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by asking listeners what perks their offices could give to get them back at the workplace.
Sue O’Connell updates us on the leadership shakeup at Bo…
02:41:24 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Bad Apple
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, from President Joe Biden’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin at the G7 Summit to Vice President Kamala Harr…
02:44:17 |
Thu 10 Jun 2021
Self-Pouring Alcohol Bill Expected To Pass In Connecticut
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke with Boston Public Radio on Thursday about self-pouring alcohol machines and legislation.
“Connecticut is about to allow these self-pour alcohol machines,” he said. “…
00:22:45 |
Thu 10 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Dr. Tina Opie discusses the rise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainings in the corporate world, and explained how companies can foster more inclusive work…
02:44:28 |
Wed 09 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Zooming Along
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Saraya Wintersmith talks about the firing of Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White for alleged domestic violence. Wintersmith covers Boston City Hall for GBH News.
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02:05:43 |
Tue 08 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Keeping It Cool
Today on Boston Public Radio:
EJ Dionne updates us on the latest political headlines, from former President Donald Trump’s speech at the North Carolina Republican Convention to Sen. Joe Manchin’s (…
02:09:52 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: The Sky's the Limit
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We start the show by opening the phone lines, talking with listeners about whether they’re reassessing their relationships as we emerge from the pandemic.
Sue O’Conn…
02:05:17 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
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