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**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 bpr@wgbh.org or call or text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-2PM Monday through Friday.

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BPR Full Show 1/17/19 | The shutdown, Ask The Gov, Marie Kondo Jan 17, 2019

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The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, January 17th, 2019.

Today marks the 27th day of the government shutdown. We opened the lines to hear your thoughts and get your suggestion on what you think the government should do to end the shutdown.
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral discussed Michigan State interim President John Engler's decision to resign after the making discouraging comments about Larry Nassar's victims.
Governor Charlie Baker joined us for another edition of Ask The Governor to take our questions and yours.
WGBH Science Editor Heather Goldstone gave us her thoughts on Andrew Wheeler's E.P.A confirmation hearing.
We opened the lines to hear if you have become swept up in Marie Kondo mania.
Poet Richard Blanco joined us for another edition of Village Voice.

BPR Full Show 01/16/19 : A Green New Deal, Identity Advertising, Alex Beam Jan 16, 2019

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The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, January 19th, 2019.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has suggested that a new 70 percent tax rate could fund her vision for a green new deal. We opened the lines to hear if you agree with her or do you think a new tax rate that high would be detrimental.
Medical ethicist and Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU's Langone Medical Center Art Caplan joined us to discuss the immoral marketing used to promote OxyContin.
National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest news regarding the Mueller investigation.
Harvard Professor Michael Norton discussed why identity advertising doesn't always work.
WGBH Art's Editor Jared Bowen talked about some of the new plays to see around Boston.
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam gave us his famous explainer.

Corby Kummer | Many Farmers Feel Impact Of Government Shutdown Jan 15, 2019

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Food critic Corby Kummer joined BPR to talk about how the shutdown is impacting farmers.

BPR Full Show 1/15/19 : Sick Days, PATS In The Championship, Organ Donors. Jan 15, 2019

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The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, January 15th, 2019.

BPR Full Show 1/14: The Government Shutdown Continues, and Guster Performs Jan 14, 2019

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Our political roundtable with conservative commentator Jennifer Braceras and former Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Steve Kerrigan brought us the latest news from Washington D.C. and Beacon Hill.
Charles Sennott, executive director of The GroundTruth Project, discussed the international headlines.
We opened up the lines and got your take on the revelation that, following the president’s firing of James Comey, some law enforcement officials were concerned he was a Russian asset.
Reverend Irene Monroe discussed the controversies associated with the film “Green Book” on her regular segment with Reverend Emmett Price, “All Revved Up.”
TV expert Bob Thompson shared his picks for the best and worst things on television this week.
The band Guster performed live from their new album, “Look Alive.”

BPR Full Show 1/11/19: Payday, The Mayor, Vegans Jan 12, 2019

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Today is supposed to be payday for more than 800,000 federal workers, but the government shutdown means they won't be getting their paychecks. We opened up the lines and asked you: Are you one of them? If you didn't receive a paycheck, how are you managing?
Emily Rooney, host of Beat the Press, shared his famous list of observations and frustrations.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh took our questions and yours on how the government shutdown is impacting Boston, a report on sexism in the Boston Fire Department, and more.
Reporter Sean Murphy, who pens the Boston Globe's column "The Fine Print," shared the latest consumer predicaments he's tackled.
Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, weighed the possibility of a future in politics for Michelle Obama.
The duo behind the Eat Plants/Drink Beer blog, Lorelei Plotczyk and Craig Tamble, faced off on our Friday News Quiz (and tried to convince Jim and Margery to give veganism a try.)

BPR Full Show 1/10/19 : Chuck Todd, Ayanna Pressley, Alex Beam's Famous Explainer. Jan 10, 2019

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The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, January 10th, 2018.

"Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd shared the latest updates from the government shutdown.
New member of Congress Rep. Ayanna Pressley discussed the shutdown stalemate, her legislative agenda, and more.
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral explained what the government shutdown means for federal prisons.
Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum Jay Pharoah told us how he develops his famous impressions.
Harvard Graduate School of Education professor Paul Reville weighed in on Boston Public Schools forcing out older students, even if they are on track to graduate.
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam shared his theory that Americans are wasting too much time on crossword puzzles.

BPR Full Show 01/09/19 : Trump Speech, Boston Arts, Vaccinations Jan 09, 2019

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The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, January 9th, 2019.

Trump addressed the nation last night about the what he is calling an immigrant crisis and the need for a wall on the Mexican border, and the the impasse that is causing the government shutdown. We opened the line to get you thoughts on the speech and the ongoing shutdown.
WGBH's Arts Editor Jared Bowen joined the show to talk about the best plays and movies to see around Boston this week.
National security expert Juliette Kayyem gave us the latest news on the Mueller investigation.
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll discussed how her city has handled the introduction of a recreational marijuana shop.
Medical ethicist Art Caplan gave his thoughts on the Golden Globes attempt to promote vaccinations/
We opened the lines to hear your thoughts about Mayor Walsh's newest plan to reduce city traffic and enhance the T.
Shirley Leung, interim editorial page editor for the Boston Globe, discussed her paper's most recent editorials.

Corby Kummer | Food Stamp Program Will Be Out Of Money By February If Government Shutdown Continues Jan 08, 2019

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Food critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to talk about how the government shutdown could soon affect recipients of food stamps

BPR Full Show 1/8/19 | Impacts Of Shutdown, Boston Sports, Roadkill Jan 08, 2019

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The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, January 8th, 2019.