Boston Public Radio Podcast
2,150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★ - 415 ratingsJoin 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.
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Will Congress Finally Enact Significant Gun Reform
February 21, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBIn the wake of another school shooting, we opened the lines to hear if you actually think Congress will finally pass comprehensive gun reform. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating on gun reform, Trenni Kusnierek called in from the Olympics, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, writer Maggie Jones, tech expert Andy Inhatko, and Connecticut Gov. Dan Mally,
Why Do We Accept Adulterous Politicians?
February 20, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBIt seems that infidelity and they presidency go hand in hand. Why does the public give them a pass though like JFK, Clinton, and now Trump? Are finally ready to stop accepting the adulterous politician? We opened the lines to get your thoughts. Plus, Frontline's Martin Smith, TV expert Bob Thompson, Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn, CNN's John King, and Steve Coll on his new book on the war in Afghanistan.
Security Guards By Day, Artists By Night
February 18, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 74.7 MBSecurity guards and artists Jeff Ellse and Stephen Holnes joined us for the news quiz. Plus, Shirley Leung, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and we opened the lines to hear what you think Congress should do about gun control.
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo Answers Your Questions
February 15, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBRhodes Island Governor Gina Raimondo joined us to take our questions and yours. Plus, Congressman Michael Capuano, Meet The Press' Chuck Todd, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and we heard your thoughts on yesterday's tragic shooting in Florida.
The Airing Of Our Valentine's Day Grievances
February 14, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBWe opened up the lines and asked you for your Valentine's Day peeves and grievances. Plus, we were joined by Attorney General Maura Healey, homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem, and author Dave Eggers and the subject of his new book, Mokhtar Alkhanshali. This is the full show from Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
The Sisters Bernstein
February 13, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBNina Bernstein Simmons and Jamie Bernstein, the daughters of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, joined to discuss their father's legacy. Plus, author Gretchen Rubin of "The Happiness Project" and "The Four Tendencies," CNN's John King, food writer Corby Kummer, and "The Take" host Sue O'Connell. This is the full show from Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
On The Ground In Pyeongchang
February 12, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 76.1 MBSports correspondent Trenni Kusnierick called in from Pyeongchang to update us with all the Olympics news. Plus, our political roundtable covering all the local and national headlines, Charlie Sennott, Bob Thompson, All Revved Up, and poet laureate Richard Blanco.
Has The Me Too Movement Finally Made It To The White House
February 09, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBWhite House aide Rob Porter had to resign this week after allegations surfaced that he abused his ex-wives. We opened the lines to hear if you think the Me Too movement has finally come to the White House. Plus, Trenni Kusnierek from the Olympics, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and Joanne Chang and Christopher Myers joined us for a special Valentines news quiz.
If It Walks Like Trump, Talks Like Trump, It May Just Be Trump
February 08, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBIt seems like all of Trump's aides and advisors start to sound like Trump after joining his administration. We opened the lines to hear what you think about Trump's staff subsuming his personality? Have you have you ever taken on your boss' personality? Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Gar Alperovitz on his involvement with the Pentagon Papers.
Amazon is Not Just Tracking Their Packages
February 07, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBAmazon is starting to force their employees to wear wristbands so they can track their every movement. We opened the lines to hear about your experiences with micromanaging management. Plus, Trenni Kusnierek, Andy Inhatko, John Gruber, and John Gruber.
Can Hollywood Please Stop Adapting Every Book We Love?
February 06, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBIt seems that Hollywood can't stop taking every precious novel we hold dear and trying to turn it into the next big TV or movie. This time the powers that be have decided to test their luck in a new TV adaptation of the beloved John Updike's "Rabbit' series. In honor of this announcement, we opened the lines to hear about your favorite and least favorite book adaptations. Plus, Nancy Koehn, Corby Kummer, John King, Bob Thompson, and Carol Rose and Rahsaan Hall from the ACLU.
What Went Wrong: The Super Bowl
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBWe went to the phones to hear why you thought the Patriots lost last night's Super Bowl. Plus, our weekly political roundtable, Charlie Sennott on North Korea, All Revved Up, and Andris Nelson joined us to celebrate Leipzig Week.
Ask The Mayor: Will Boston Be A Marijuana Sanctuary State?
February 02, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBMayor Marty Walsh joined us for another edition of Ask The Mayor tot take our questions and yours. Plus, Superbowl Trivia, Emily Rooney, Congressman Bill Keating, and Bill Costa joined us for our news quiz.
Kids Under The Microscope
February 01, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBWe went to the phones to hear your thoughts about the controversial comments a WEEI commentator and about the appearance of Tom Brady's daughter in his new reality show. We asked you if you think the children of public figures should be open for ridicule or off limits. Plus, Congressman Michael Capuano, Andrea Cabral, Alex Beam, Chuck Todd, and Chrystal Kornegay.
We Analyze The State Of The Union
January 31, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBWe opened the lines to hear what you thought about last night's State of The Union Address last night. Plus, Jared Bowen, another edition of Ask Police Commissioner Bill Evans. animal news with Sy Montgomery, Harvard Profs Steve Levitsky and Daniel Ziblat on their new book, How Democracy Dies, and Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung.
So Long, And Thanks For All The Meatballs
January 30, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBThe founder of Ikea passed away. We talked to Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn about the stores legacy. Plus, We asked you about tonight's state of the union, Art Caplan on an amazing donation store, Juliette Kayyem on the Russia probe, and reporter Alexandra Berzon on Steve Wynn.
Ask Governor Baker: The Future Of Wynn Casino
January 29, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBGovernor Charlie Baker joined us for another edition of Ask The Governor to take your questions and ours. Plus, a Boston Public Radio political roundtable, Charlie Sennott on Trump's trip to Davos, All Revved Up, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 1/29/18)
A Beer Fueled News Quiz
January 26, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 74.2 MBFather and son team Gay Rogers and Jake Rogers from True North Ale company joined us for a beer fueled news quiz. Plus, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, power pose expert Amy Cuddy, children's illustrator R.W. Alley, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 1/26/18)
The Beautiful Violin Of Augustin Hadelich
January 25, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBViolin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich joined us to talk about his upcoming performances and his new album. Plus, Chuck Todd, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Jennifer Mckim and Philip Martin on their investigative story on illegal massage parlors. (Full Show 1/25/18)
Taming The Beast: Cleaning The Office Fridge
January 24, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.1 MBOffice fridges across the world inevitably become black holes for old sandwiches and moldy yogurt. We opened the lines to hear if you are one of the culprits leaving behind your month old lunch or are you the office neat freak, forced to clean up everyone's mess. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, food critic Corby Kummer, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, Paul Reville on Boston Schools, Heather Goldston on global warming, and Hannah Owens- Pike. (1/24/18)
Ask The Attorney: Consumer Protection
January 23, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBAttorney General Maura Healy joined us to take your questions and ours in this month's edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Nancy Koehn on the dangers of loneliness, Frontline filmmaker James Bluemel on his new documentary on the refugee crisis, and CNN's John King. ( Full Show 1/23/18)
Step Into The Shutdown
January 22, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBWe opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the government shutdown and we Congress and the President can't seem to come to an agreement. Plus, our political roundtable, Charlie Sennott, Trenni Kusnierek, All Revved Up, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 1/22/18)
Trump One Year Later
January 19, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.7 MBWe opened the lines to hear what you think about President Trump a year after his inauguration. Plus, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, Shirley Leung on Amazon's new headquarters, Congressman Jim McGovern, and a chocolate-themed news quiz. (Full show 1/19/18)
Taking A Look At The American DIvide
January 18, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.7 MBWe opened the lines to hear if you think the reports of the great divides in America actually exist or have they just been overblown. Plus, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Congressman Capuano, Tina Brown, and Alex Beam. (Full Show 01/18/18)
Trump Passes His Physical
January 17, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBWe opened the lines to get your thoughts on Trump's physical results. Plus, Art Caplan, BPR's concert roundtable, and tech addiction with Sherry Turkle. (Full show 1/17/18)
Consider The Lobster
January 16, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 77.8 MBSwitzerland has deemed it inhumane to kill a lobster by simply boiling it alive. We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Lobsters and if we should consider their pain and feelings. Plus, food writer Corby Kummer, Frontlines' Andres Cediel, Sue O'Connell, CNN's John King, and Nancy Koehn. (01/16/18)
All Revved Up On MLK Day
January 15, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBIrene Monroe and Emmet Price take a look at the legacy of Martin Luther King on a special MLK Day edition of All Revved Up. Plus, a roundtable on local and national politics, TV expert Bob Thompson, Charlie Sennott, and poet Richard Blanco. (01/15/18)
We Take A Look At The "Hole" Story
January 12, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBDuring a meeting on immigration with senators yesterday, Donald said he did not want people coming from "Shithole" countries like Haiti. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Trump's comments. Plus, Emily Rooney, Shirley Leung, Mike Norton, Callie Crosley, and a special turtle rescue news quiz. (Full Show 1/12/18)
Do You Ask For Permission Or Forgiveness?
January 11, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.5 MBSen. Dianne Feinstein is feeling heat from her Republican colleagues for releasing testimony from a Judiciary Committee sessions. We opened the lines to here if you think it is better to ask for forgiveness or for permission. Plus, Heather Goldstone, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Alex Beam. (Full show 01/11/17)
BPR Answers Your GOP Tax Plan Questions
January 10, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBEconomist John Gruber joined Boston Public Radio to answer all of your GOP tax plan questions. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, tech expert Juliette Kayyem, and arts editor Jared Bowen. (Full Show 1/10/17)
Jeff Sessions Vs. Marijuana
January 09, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBJeff Sessions is now taking away states rights and making legal marijuana a federal issues again. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on session's crusade against marijuana. Plus, Medical ethicist Art Caplan, Congressman Seth Moulton, food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full show 1/9/17)
Oprah For President
January 08, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.5 MBOprah's rousing speech at the Golden Globes last night was perhaps the highlight of the night. Her speech has led people to question if Oprah has presidential aspirations. We opened the lines to hear if you would vote for Oprah. Plus, TV expert Bob Thompson, sports with Trenni Kusinerick, a political roundtable, and journalist Farah Stockman. (Full Show 1/8/17)
Ask The Mayor: The Future Of Bodycams
January 05, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBMayor Marty Walsh joined us for another edition of Ask The Mayor to talk about the future of the body cam program. Plus, filmmaker Errol Morris, Emily Rooney, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 01/05)
Braving The Bomb Cyclone
January 04, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.7 MBWe opened the lines to hear how you were braving the bomb cyclone winter storm. Plus, Elizabeth Warren, Andrea Cabral, Carlie Sennott, Alex Beam, and Congressman Mike Capuano. (Full Show 1/04)
Will A Tweet Bring About The Apocalypse
January 03, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBDonald Trump sent out a tweet last night in which he bragged about the size of his nuclear button compared to Kim Jong Un's. We opened the lines to hear to get your thoughts about Trump tweet and his decision to taunt North Korea. Plus, NECN's Sue O'Connell, National security expert Juliette Kayyem, food writer Corby Kummer, and Law expert Renne Landers. (Full Show 1/3/18)
BPR Live From The Freezer
January 02, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 74.7 MBWith a record-setting cold front continuing to freeze out the country, we opened the lines to hear how you have been dealing with the cold. Plus, our political roundtable, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Nancy Koehn and the Carol Rose from the ACLU. (Full Show 1/2/18)
BPR REWIND FULL SHOW: 12.27.19
December 27, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBWe're on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations, which include: - Ron Chernow joins Jim and Margery to talk about his latest biography GRANT. - Harvard Business School's Michael Norton discusses his latest research, which looks at what is more valuable to people, saving money of saving time - author Karl Ove Knaussgard discusses his latest book,Autumn - Patti Smith discusses why she considers herself a writer above all of the other talents she’s known for. It’s...
BPR REWIND FULL SHOW 12/26/17 The Turkey Takeover
December 26, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 72.7 MBIf you can never get a seat at Boston’s wildly popular restaurant Myers and Chang—Myers and Chang can now come to you by way of a great new cookbook, Myers + Chang At Home. Chef Joanne Chang joins Jim and Margery to talk about it. We open up the lines and ask you about the turkeys who have been taking over parts of Massachusetts. Adam Gopnick joins Jim and Margery to regale us with tales of trying to make it New York City, it’s the subject of his new memoir, At the Stranger's Gate: Arri...
Goodbye 2017 Hello 2018
December 22, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 74 MB2017 was a tough year, so we opened the lines to hear you vent about the worst parts of the year and what you are excited to see in 2018. Plus, food writer Corby Kummer, tech writer Andy Ihnatko, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and a festival news quiz. (Full Show 12/22/17)
Ask The Attorney General Maura Healey: Net Neutrality
December 21, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBAttorney General Maura Healey joined us for another edition of Ask The AG where she took your questions and ours. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Mass. Senator Ed Markey on the new GOP tax plan, and we opened the lines to hear if you think the man flu is real. (12/21/17)
The Taxing Minutiae Of The GOP Tax Plan
December 19, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.5 MBWith the imminent passing of the GOP tax plan in the near future, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the plan. Plus, author Celeste Ng, animal expert Sy Montgomery, Harvard Business Schools' Michael Norton and Nancy Koehn, and CNN's John King. (Full show 12/19/17)
Do You Believe In UFOS?
December 18, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBAfter the revelation that the Pentagon had active program searching for UFOs came to light this weekend, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on UFOS. Are they real or is it just light hitting off a weather balloon? Plus, A political roundtable, ACLU's Carol Rose, Charlie Sennott, and TV expert Bob Thompson.
Ask Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans: Body Cameras
December 15, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBBoston Police Commissioner Bill Evans joined us to answer your questions and ours. Plus, we opened the lines to get your thoughts on the repeal of net neutrality, Callie Crossley, Judy Collins, and a special pie news quiz. (Full Show 12/15/17)
What Does Roy Moore's Loss Mean For 2018?
December 14, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBWe opened up the lines and asked you what Roy Moore's loss may mean for the midterm elections in 2018. Plus, Dr. Mike Hirsch, a doctor at UMass who is working to get guns off the street, former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on the sentencing of Walter Scott's killer, former drug czar Michael Botticelli on the opioid crisis, NBC's Chuck Todd, columnist Alex Beam, and wine expert Jonathon Alsop. (This is the full show from Thursday, December 14, 2017.)
Please Stop Sending Holiday Letters To Jim
December 13, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBJim went on his annual tirade about family holiday letters and opened the lines to get your thoughts on the traditional letters. Plus, Brian McGrory from the Boston Globe, Art Caplan on execution drugs, and more. (Full Show 12/13/17)
The Showdown In Alabama
December 12, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBIt is finally election day in Alabama and we opened the lines to get your thoughts on the GOP and where do they go next if Roy Moore wins. Plus, the state of the Wynn casino with Steve Crosby, Boston Glove columnist Shirley Leung, CNN's John King, and more. (Full Show 12/12/17)
Don't Forget About Trump
December 11, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBWe opened the lines to hear if you think President Trump should be held to the same moral standard as other politicians like Al Franken who have been accused sexual harassment. Plus, Politics with Adam Reilly and Lauren Dezenski, Charlie Sennott on the riots in Jerusalem, All Revved Up with Irene Monroe, Bob Thompson on the best and worst of TV, and poetry with Richard Blanco. (Full Show 12/11/17)
A Country Soul News Quiz
December 08, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBAnnie Bartlett, Darren Buck, and Michael Loria from the Hank Wonder Trio joined us for the news quiz. Plus, Tito Jackson, Callie Crossley, Emily Rooney, Shirley Leung, and Brian O'Donovan and fiddler Haley Richardson joined us to celebrate the 15th year anniversary of A Christmas Celtic Sojourn and the 30th anniversary of The Celtic sojourn enterprise. (Full Show 12/08/17)
Live From DC, It's Al Franken Resigns Live
December 07, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 77.9 MBWe took Al Franken's resignation speech live today and open the lines to hear if you think that Franken should have resigned. Plus, Former Secretary of Education Paul Reville, Former Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral, the President and Vice President of the Boston branch of the NAACP Tanisha Sullivan and Segun Idowu, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and writer Kevin Young. (Full Show 12/7/17)
Juliette Kayyem Says Don McGahn Is The One To Watch
December 06, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBJuliette Kayyem, who has been pretty prescient on the Russia investigation so far, says White House consel Don McGahn is the next person to watch. Plus, Congressman Richard Neal, WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen, and "The Take" host Sue O'Connell. (This is the full show from Wednesday, December 6, 2017.)