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BPR Full Show 11/6: The 47th President Nov 06, 2024

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Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed the election, historic precedence for non-consecutive terms and more

National security analyst Juliette Kayyem on threats to this election from other nations, and internally; and how the rest of the world is responding

Michael Curry of the NAACP spent election day in Michigan poll-watching. He talked about his experience and the election results generally.

Best Of BPR 11/06: Doris Kearns Goodwin & Michael Curry Nov 06, 2024

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Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks us through a stunning Trump victory last night – an overperformance from the right, and a failure from the Democrats to rally voters behind Harris.

And we talk with Michael Curry, of the NAACP, about the generational shift this election in terms of race and equity.

BPR Full Show 11/5: Election Day Is Here Nov 05, 2024

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Election Day has arrived. We had numerous local political figures call into our show. Senator Elizabeth Warren, GOP candidate John Deaton, Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and representatives from each ballot question.

We took listeners calls throughout the show to get first hand stories on what election day is looking like.

Best Of BPR 11/04: Pre-Election Prognostication With Bill Kristol & One Last Ballot Question Primer Nov 04, 2024

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Conservative commentator and never-Trumper Bill Kristol of The Bulwark discusses the American right, and the complicated relationship conservatives have with Donald Trump.

And, if you’re still unsure whether to drop the MCAS as a graduation requirement, or legalize psychedelics, Evan Horowitz of Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis – ballot question explainer extraordinaire – gives one last rundown ahead of election day.

BPR Full Show 11/4: Election Day Eve Nov 04, 2024

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Former Globe editor Brian McGrory discusses threats to journalism, trust, the truth and democracy ahead of this election.

Then, we open the phone lines to check in with listeners on their voting plans and how they're feeling on Election Day Eve.

Charlie Sennott from the GroundTruth Project discusses Israel voiding its 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA and other news from around the world.

Longtime Republican operative and now anti-Trump conservative William Kristol discusses the final days of campaigning and the future of the GOP.

Evan Horowitz from the Center for State Policy Analysis gives a final explainer on the MA ballot questions. And people call in with their thoughts on each one.

BPR Full Show 11/1: Native American Performance Nov 01, 2024

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Thea Hopkins, an Aquinnah Wampanoag singer/songwriter performed for Native American Heritage Month

Callie Crossley reacted to Trump’s comments about being the protector of women “like it or not"

Marvin Gilmore spent decades helping to lift up communities of color in Boston. He joined alongside friend (& James Beard nominated chef) Tracy Chang to celebrate his 100th birthday.

James Carville explained his full confidence in the Harris campaign

Best Of BPR 10/31: Chuck Todd On The Crossover Vote & Michael Curry Says Stay Woke Oct 31, 2024

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Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim.

NBC’s Chuck Todd discusses the last few whirlwind days of campaigning … from Trump’s garbage man orange vest stunt … to the Nikki Haley voters who are still undecided, as she tells voters in Pennsylvania to stop being so emotional, and vote for Trump.

And, some good news – higher city investments in Black-owned businesses. We talk about this, and Trump’s promise to put the vaccine-denying RFK Jr. in charge of public health if he wins, with Michael Curry of the NAACP.

BPR Full Show 10/31: Happy Halloween! Oct 31, 2024

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BPR Full Show 10/31: Happy Halloween!

Best Of BPR 10/30: Gender Gaps & Bird Brains Oct 30, 2024

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We get listener reactions to a stark gender divide in this year’s race – with women supporting Harris at much higher rates than men.

And, a brief reprieve from politics with naturalist Sy Montgomery. From baby turtles named after everyone's favorite public radio show hosts, to Sy’s new book – What The Chicken Knows – all about what we can learn from our feathered farmyard friends.

BPR Full Show 10/30: Cowboy Mania Oct 30, 2024

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Jim Dao, editorial page editor at the Boston Globe, on newspaper endorsements. The Globe endorsed Harris, and included an explainer as to why.

Jared Bowen wore his chaps as promised plus he discussed the Clark Art Institute's $45m donation

National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the threats to this election -- the existing 'stop the steal' movement, conspiracy theories, and "secrets" between Trump and Mike Johnson.

Massachusetts Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Services Jon Santiago reacted to Tony Hinchcliffe's racist joke

Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her forthcoming book "What The Chicken Knows"

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