Boston Public Radio Podcast

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Best Of BPR 9/09: Ask The MBTA's Phillip Eng Sep 09, 2024

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MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins Jim and Margery on September 9, 2024 in Studio 3 for an hour, taking their questions and listeners'.

BPR Full Show 9/06: Governor Healey's Housing Bond Bill Sep 06, 2024

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We opened the lines to discuss the tragic shooting that took place at a Georgia High School.

For Live Music Friday, Tiril Jackson, a Norway-based singer/songwriter, performed.

Callie Crossley on the latest re: the Georgia shooting

Charlie Sennott on the latest Israel/Gaza news

Gov. Healey joined to talk about the future for Carney & Nashoba Valley hospitals, the latest on shelter restrictions and more

Best Of BPR 9/06: Gov. Maura Healey Sep 06, 2024

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Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Sept. 6, 2024.

Best Of BPR 9/05: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Man (Still) On Wire Sep 05, 2024

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Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us in Studio 3. We talk about the final rush to Nov. 5, and her own re-election campaign, facing a challenge from crypto-currency advocate Republican John Deaton.

And, artist Philippe Petit joins us 50 years after he walked between the Twin Towers of the then-World Trade Center in NYC.

BPR Full Show 9/5: No Parking For You Sep 05, 2024

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Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. politics roundup

Phillip Petit celebrates 50 years of his death-defying high rope walk between the Twin Towers.

Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on Geoff Noble as the new head of state police, reaction to the Georgia school shooting, Texas’ Attorney General suing to stop a voter registration effort in San Antonio, and other law & order headlines.

Bruce Marks from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America talks about Kamala’s $25,000 house downpayment plan & other housing news.

We read your texts about whether we talk about Trump's role in the January 6th Capitol attack enough.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks campaigning for Kamala, thoughts on running against Republican John Deaton in November, and the implications of losing a Democratic seat in the senate.

Then, Am I the A-hole. We ask you -- should a neighbor be able to park in your driveway without asking?

Best Of BPR 9/04: Netanyahu's War & Worcester Goes Queer AF Sep 04, 2024

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The Middle East is at a breaking point, as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to dig his heels in on a ceasefire deal, Israeli hostages are executed, and tens of thousands of Palestinians suffer in Gaza. We talk with GBH News analyst Charlie Sennott.

And, Josh Croke of Love Your Labels and Worcester Drag Queen Daishadore Famouz preview the self-described Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts, this Friday in Worcester.

BPR Full Show 9/4: Penny Foolish Sep 04, 2024

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Charlie Sennott, founder of the GroundTruth Project, to discuss the latest developments in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.

And we asked listeners about the start of school, about dress codes, phone rules and the price of school supplies.

GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses "The Apprentice" Trump biopic, and the latest debate over AI in the arts.

Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's openness to "enforceable" SCOTUS ethics rules, and the latest in Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump about January 6.

Worcester-based Love Your Labels is hosting their annual Queer AF Fashion and Arts Show, coinciding with Worcester Pride this week and next. Love Your Labels founder Joshua Croke and drag queen DaishaDore Famouz join.

We revisited our conversation about the meaning of an upside down pineapple and read your texts.

CNN's John King joins via zoom to discuss the latest in national politics.

Then we opened the phone lines to talk to you about the merits and frivolousness of the U.S. penny.

Best Of BPR 9/03: Arrow Street Arts & So Long Summer Sep 03, 2024

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Jim and Margery broadcast live from the BPL.

New arts nonprofit Arrow Street Arts is launching in Harvard Square this month with an 11-day festival. We speak with ASA founder David Altshuler, executive producer and ArrowFest curator Georgia Lyman and Boston drag star Candace Persuasion.

Then, we open the lines to mourn the end of summer.

BPR Full Show 9/3: Back To Work! Sep 03, 2024

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We opened the lines to catch up on politics.

Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston, discussed the NCAA in crisis

Sue O'Connell discussed Donald Trump's Arlington Cemetery photo-op

Lee Pelton, The Boston Foundation, discussed the new academic year as it relates to political protests, affirmative action, etc.

The Arrow Street Arts nonprofit is launching in Cambridge at the old Oberon space with an 11-day festival. We spoke with founder David Altshuler, Liars & Believers EP Georgia Lyman, and Boston-based drag queen Candace Persuasian

We wrapped up the show by mourning the end of summer

BPR Full Show 8/23: Summer Wrap Up Aug 23, 2024

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The Giver author Lois Lowry joined for a quick 5-minute chat ahead of an event at the BPL. She’ll return for a full 20 minutes on October 1.

We opened the lines to discuss the DNC.

Oompa and Naomi Westwater performed for Live Music Friday ahead of the free, female-centered We Make Noise festival

Adam Reilly joined for a wrap-up of DNC coverage.

Corby Kummer covers the latest in food news.

Callie Crossley touched on George Santos’ guilty plea earlier this week

Michael Curry talks about companies stepping back from DEI commitments

We wrapped up the week by asking folks how they're planning to enjoy the end of summer