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
BPR Full Show: Flights of Fancy
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, from former President Donald Trump shutting down his blog to his claims that he’ll be reinstated as president …
02:04:45 |
Thu 03 Jun 2021
Consequences Of Cyberattack On World's Largest Meat Producer
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke with Boston Public Radio on Thursday about the cyberattack against JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company.
“Plants were closed down because they were unable…
00:23:01 |
Thu 03 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Respect Your Selfie
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about searching for childcare services as they return to the workplace.
Art Caplan talks about Moderna’s application to t…
02:44:15 |
Wed 02 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Weekend Warriors
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Acting Mayor Kim Janey discusses the investigation into Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White, and Northeastern University’s plans to build a 25-story dorm and class…
02:45:13 |
Tue 01 Jun 2021
BPR Full Show: Favorite Conversations, Part II
We're on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations, which includes:
Ron Chernow joins Jim and Margery to talk about his biography, GRANT
Harvard Business School's Michael Norton di…
02:38:54 |
Mon 31 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Favorite Conversations, Part I
We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations, which include:
James Beard award winning pastry chef Joanne Chang discussing her book, Pastry Love: A Baker’s Journal of Favorite…
02:28:33 |
Fri 28 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Reopened for Business
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd speaks about the San Jose Valley Transit Authority (VTA) rail yard shooting, and weighs in on what it would take for Congress to pass meaningful gun reform …
02:44:10 |
Thu 27 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Snug as a Bug
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We start the show by asking listeners whether schools should have police officers on campus.
Art Caplan shares his thoughts on the CDC’s decision to not investigate …
02:44:14 |
Wed 26 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Attorney General Maura Healey discusses the investigation into Hopkinton teen Mikayla Miller’s death, the use of no-knock warrants in the Commonwealth, and allegations…
02:45:42 |
Tue 25 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Give Me a Hand
Today on Boston Public Radio:
EJ Dionne talks about Democrats’ responses to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies, and the generational divide among American Jews on Israel and Pales…
02:44:30 |
Mon 24 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Gnashing of Teeth
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Rep. Jim McGovern shares his thoughts on GOP opposition to the formation of a commission to look into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. House Rules Chairman McGovern (D-MA) re…
02:46:12 |
Fri 21 May 2021
Oat Milk Advances From The Supermarket Into The Stock Market
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke with Boston Public Radio on Thursday about how Oatly, a company that sells oat milk products, made its Wall Street debut.
“It turns out there’s very big Chinese and b…
00:21:02 |
Fri 21 May 2021
BPR Full Show: A Drink to Your Health
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by opening phone lines, talking with listeners about the House’s passage of a bill that would establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capito…
02:44:29 |
Thu 20 May 2021
BPR Full Show: There's Something in the Sky
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We begin the show by talking with listeners about the labor shortages hotels and restaurants are facing as the U.S. reopens.
Jonathan Gruber talks about Congress’ Lo…
02:44:29 |
Wed 19 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Up in the Air
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We start the show by opening phone lines, asking listeners how they felt about the reopening of high schools across Massachusetts.
Trenni Kusnierek talks about the Y…
02:44:17 |
Tue 18 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Rule of Thumb
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Saraya Wintersmith updates us on the investigation into former Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White amid allegations of domestic violence. Wintersmith covers Boston…
02:44:23 |
Mon 17 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Pet Sounds
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius discusses the Boston School Committee’s decision to raise graduation requirement standards for students, and the school system’s capit…
02:45:23 |
Fri 14 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Passion Project
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd shares his thoughts on the future of the GOP after the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WI). Todd is the moderator of “Meet The Press” on NBC, host of “Meet The…
02:44:34 |
Thu 13 May 2021
Corby Kummer: Restaurant Industry Faces Worker Shortage
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke to Boston Public Radio on Thursday about the current worker shortage in the restaurant industry.
Many workers simply left Boston during the pandemic, Kummer said.
“…
00:25:16 |
Thu 13 May 2021
BPR Full Show: Keeping Track
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We start the show by opening phone lines, talking with listeners about Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-WI) ouster from GOP leadership.
Jonathan Gruber weighs in on whether the …
02:44:24 |
Wed 12 May 2021
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