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 9/15/20: 'A Voice of Justice'
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Mass. AG Maura Healey reflected on the life and career of Mass. Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants, who died on Monday.
Deval Patrick, former Mass. Go…
02:44:16 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
Aloisi and Dempsey Discuss Michelle Wu’s Transportation Track Record
Transportation experts Jim Aloisi and Chris Dempsey joined Boston Public Radio on Tuesday, where they attested to Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu’s record on transportation issues, in light of her …
00:24:01 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
Trenni Kusnierek: Tom Brady's First Performance As A Tampa Bay Buccaneer
Trenni Kusnierek spoke to Boston Public Radio on Tuesday about Tom Brady’s first performance as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer last Sunday. The Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints 34-23.
“Brady is 43 …
00:14:59 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/14/20: Changing the Climate
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Jake Auchincloss, the Democratic candidate for Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District, discussed why he believes America needs a green energy economy, and offered h…
02:45:09 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/11/20: Who's Marty White?
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Media maven Sue O’Connell offered her unique insight into some best practices for remote learning, as both a parent and pupil. She also weighed in on the ridiculousnes…
02:44:37 |
Fri 11 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/10/20: What Trump Knew
Today on Boston Public Radio:
NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed revelations about President Trump’s understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic, from journalist Bob Woodward’s forthcom…
02:44:44 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Noorani: Shifting Suburban Attitudes on Immigration May Boost Biden’s Election Odds
Immigration authority Ali Noorani called in to Boston Public Radio on Thursday, where he reflected on shifting political attitudes in Arizona’s densely populated and largely suburban Maricopa County.…
00:21:59 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Paul Reville Calls For 'Flexibility' From Teachers Unions, Management Over School Reopenings
Massachusetts’ largest teachers unions strategy for urging fully remote learning in the state this fall hit a snag when a teacher strike in Andover was ruled illegal by the state’s labor board, after…
00:22:45 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/9/20: Warped
Today on Boston Public Radio:
MIT economist and Affordable Care Act architect Jonathan Gruber discussed concerns that a rushed COVID-19 vaccine could exacerbate vaccine skepticism in the U.S., and …
02:44:54 |
Wed 09 Sep 2020
Kayyem Weighs in on ‘Deadly Interesting’ Revelations from Bob Woodward’s ‘Rage’
National security expert Juliette Kayyem made her weekly appearance on Boston Public Radio Wednesday, where she touched on reporting from veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s forthcoming book, “Rage,” w…
00:22:41 |
Wed 09 Sep 2020
Corby Kummer Warns More Restaurants 'Will Die’ Without Dramatic Action
Food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio on Wednesday, where he discussed new data from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association indicating the state has already lost a fifth of its restau…
00:19:28 |
Wed 09 Sep 2020
Caplan: Vaccine Trials Cannot Be Rushed, Regardless Of Political Pressure
The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has halted the late stage trial for a COVID-19 vaccine this week due to a suspected adverse reaction in a participant.
Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan told Bos…
00:21:48 |
Wed 09 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/8/20: Suspension and Disbelief
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the 11 Northeastern University students suspended, without tuition reimbursement, for violating the school’s social di…
02:44:39 |
Tue 08 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/7/20: Early Autumn Retrospects, Part Three of Three
Note: We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations.
On today’s episode of Boston Public Radio:
ESPN’s Howard Bryant discussed his book "The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divi…
02:38:34 |
Mon 07 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/4/20: Early Autumn Retrospects, Part Two of Three
Note: We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations.
On Today’s episode of Boston Public Radio:
Writer Ron Chernow talked about “Grant,” his biography of president Ulysses S. …
02:38:09 |
Fri 04 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/3/20: Early Autumn Retrospects, Part One of Three
Note: We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations.
On Today’s Boston Public Radio
Actor Ed Asner discussed his new play, called "God Help Us!”
Restauranteurs Andrew Li an…
02:38:45 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 9/2/20: Adieu, 'W'
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Jennifer Nassour and Steve Kerrigan recapped down Tuesday’s primaries, and debated President Trump's odds of winning reelection in November. Nassour is a former Chairw…
02:44:33 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Art Caplan: Pursuing 'Herd Immunity' Is A 'Bad Idea'
Medical ethicist Art Caplan spoke with Boston Public Radio on Wednesday about herd immunity, regarding COVID-19.
“Herd immunity, bad idea - Sweden tried it - didn’t work,” he said. “Sweden basicall…
00:25:33 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Corby Kummer: How To Dine Out The Right Way, During A Pandemic
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke to Boston Public Radio on Wednesday about the need to wear a mask when going out to eat.
“Our diner code of conduct says to wear masks at all times away from the dini…
00:25:22 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Kayyem on Election Interference, Biden’s New Ad, and Trump’s Lost Face Mask Battle
CNN analyst and national security expert Juliette Kayyem called in to Boston Public Radio on Wednesday, where she recapped a Wednesday report from ABC News accusing officials from the Department of H…
00:24:37 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
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