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 9/1/20: Our Primary Day Palooza
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Rep. Stephen Lynch called in to make his final pitch to primary voters, where he spoke on his views about Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and his regret for voti…
02:43:13 |
Tue 01 Sep 2020
BPR Full Show 8/31/20: Late Summer Retrospects, Part Two of Two
Note: We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations.
On today's episode of Boston Public Radio:
Former U.S. Senate investigator Daniel J. Jones and director Scott Z. Burns d…
02:38:46 |
Mon 31 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/28/20: Late Summer Retrospects, Part One of Two
Note: We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations.
On today's episode of Boston Public Radio:
New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik discussed his latest book, "A Thousand Sm…
02:38:45 |
Fri 28 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/27/20: Game Off!
Today on Boston Public Radio:
NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd recapped this week’s Republican National Convention, and discussed whether the week’s speeches will have an impact on swing v…
02:44:44 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Paul Reville: Schools Can't Open With Zero Risk Of COVID-19 Spread. So How Much Risk Are We Willing To Take To Send Our Kids To Class This Fall?
As some schools and colleges opt for in-person learning this fall, Paul Reville told Boston Public Radio on Thursday that even with concerns about COVID-19 spread in classrooms and dorms, society has…
00:25:47 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Juliette Kayyem: How To Handle A Hurricane Amid A Pandemic
Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem spoke with Boston Public Radio on Wednesday about Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm headed toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
“You have to shelter dif…
00:27:59 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/26/20: Defining Leadership
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened lines to hear your impressions from night two of the Republican National Convention.
Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski gave his take on nigh…
02:44:47 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/25/20: Your Questions on Vote By Mail, Answered
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to hear your take on night one of the Republican National Convention.
NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek discussed instituti…
02:44:13 |
Tue 25 Aug 2020
Ali Noorani: How Naturalized Citizens Can Affect Elections
Ali Noorani spoke with Boston Public Radio on Tuesday about the impact of naturalized immigrants on voting in 2020.
“It’s in really important parts of the country where you see the share of eligibl…
00:24:03 |
Tue 25 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/24/20: Speaking for the Trees
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to talk with listeners about recent protests and accusations of environmental racism over the proposed removal of 124 trees along Roxbury's Melnea …
02:44:43 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
Tom Perez On The Democratic National Convention
Tom Perez, Chair of the Democratic National Committee, spoke with Boston Public Radio on Monday about last week’s 2020 Democratic National Convention.
“We were able to accomplish our plan, which wa…
00:17:23 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/21/20: Cassellius & Walsh Take Your Questions
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Following Joe Biden’s nomination Thursday night, we opened lines to hear your takes on the former vice president and now-official 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.…
02:45:43 |
Fri 21 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/20/20: Elizabeth Warren Goes 'All In'
Today on Boston Public Radio:
NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Thursday morning's news of the arrest of former Trump advisor Steve Bannon. He also recapped everything that’s goin…
02:44:50 |
Thu 20 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/19/20: Even Sharks Need Friends
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed prescription delays brought by USPS cutbacks, and the importance of keeping kids active and socially distanced throughout the pan…
02:44:33 |
Wed 19 Aug 2020
Art Caplan on the Need for P.E. in Remote Learning Plans
Medical ethicist Art Caplan made his weekly call into Boston Public Radio on Wednesday, where he discussed worries about kids not getting much-needed exercise while they’re learning from home. The co…
00:23:25 |
Wed 19 Aug 2020
Juliette Kayyem: New Senate Intel Report On Russian Election Interference
The Senate Intelligence Committee released a nearly 1,000 page report on Tuesday, detailing Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. The report describes President Donald Trump’s campaign advisors…
00:26:32 |
Wed 19 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/18/20: Crossroad Blues
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened our lines to ask listeners: are you experiencing work-from-home burnout?
Trenni Kusnierek talked about the recent appointment of Jason Wright as the NFL’…
02:44:33 |
Tue 18 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/17/20: On Peace & Peace of Mind
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened lines to talk with listeners about concerns regarding President Trump’s moves to curb mail-in voting ahead of the November election.
TV expert Bob Thompso…
02:44:35 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
Corby Kummer: Michigan Requires Routine COVID-19 Testing For Meatpacking Plants
As of last week, all food processor employees in Michigan must now be routinely tested for COVID-19, making it the first state in the nation with this requirement. Food writer Corby Kummer told Bosto…
00:20:48 |
Fri 14 Aug 2020
BPR Full Show 8/14/20: USPS Distress
Today on Boston Public Radio:
- Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch spoke about the US Postal Service removing many mail-processing machines across the country.
- Political commentator Sue O'…
02:45:31 |
Fri 14 Aug 2020
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