Boston Public Radio Podcast

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BPR Full Show 9/24: Going Bananas Sep 24, 2024

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We opened the lines to discuss whether kids should be in contact sports that lead to injuries.

NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed the WNBA awards

American Experience executive producer Cameo George and Frontline executive producer Raney Aronson-Rath discussed their two films in the works on the Vice Presidential candidates.

Marie St. Fleur discussed how Haitian immigrants are woven into the fabric of America, having fought in the Revolutionary War. She'll contextualize the impacts of recent anti-immigrant and anti-Haitian sentiment.

CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines

We ended the show talking about self check-out vs. going to a cashier

Best Of BPR 9/23: Israel's War With Lebanon Begins & The Religious Vote Sep 23, 2024

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Israel’s war against Hamas rages on in Gaza, while Netanyahu appears emboldened to open a second front on its northern border with Lebanon and Hezbollah. We talk with GBH news analyst Charlie Sennott about the destabilizing Middle East.

And, how are the presidential candidates reaching out to Americans of faith? We talk with Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price.

BPR Full Show 9/23: The Eight Bulls of North Attleboro Sep 23, 2024

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We opened the show by asking listeners what issues matter to them this presidential election.

We spoke again to John Deaton, Elizabeth Warren's senate challenger.

Then, the GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discussed the escalating war in the Middle East and other world headlines.

NYU medical ethicist Art Caplan talked about renewed calls to abolish religious exemptions for school vaccinations and why there's a brain drain at the FDA leading to massive inspection backlogs.

There's a bull on the loose on North Attleboro (allegedly) after a herd escape from a rodeo over the weekend. We're obsessed with this story, but don't know why. So we ask listeners to text in with their thoughts.

The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed which faith groups are most likely to vote for which candidate, and the outreach each campaign is doing to woo them.

We ended the show with a meltdown. Why, even as adults, are we prone to toddler-like outbursts when we get tired?

Best Of BPR 9/20: LMF James Carter & Leopoldstadt Sep 20, 2024

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Saxophonist James Carter is back in town for two shows Saturday night at Scullers Jazz Club. But first, he and his band swing by the BPL.

And, Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt is on stage now at the Huntington. We speak with director Carey Perloff and actor Rebecca Gibel about the play, about a Jewish family in Vienna at the rise of the 20th century.

BPR Full Show 9/20: Stressed But Blessed Sep 20, 2024

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People are more stressed than ever. We opened the lines to hear what listeners are stressed over.

James Carter performed for Live Music Friday, ahead of his return to Boston this weekend at Scullers. Longtime Boston broadcaster/music critic Steve Elman joined as well.

Callie Crossley on Harris/Oprah interview.

Director Carey Perloff and actress Rebecca Gibel joined to talk about their work in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of Leopoldstadt.

Corby Kummer broke down some myths and misconceptions about sugar, food waste bans making a difference in Mass., and the hidden environmental cost of food.

We ended the show by discussing sparkling vs. still water

Best Of BPR 9/19: The Choice & Taxachusetts Sep 19, 2024

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Legendary Frontline filmmaker Michael Kirk previews their latest film highlighting “THE CHOICE” voters have between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses a murky new pro-business group fighting Massachusetts' high-tax reputation.

BPR Full Show 9/19: Get Out Of My Seat Sep 19, 2024

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The GOP keeps throwing insults at Kamala Harris. Will this do anything to do the polls? Listeners weighed in.

Shirley Leung on a new nonprofit started by local businesspeople looking for a tax break, and new reporting on the demographics of people leaving Mass.

Andrea Cabral on the controversy around Gov. Healey’s pick for head of state police

Jimmy Tingle & Eric Aronson are two filmmakers set to release new projects. They’ll talk about their movies, and what it takes to be a small-scale filmmaker in today’s day and age.

Michael Kirk joined to talk about hislatest film for FRONTLINE, “The Choice.” Profiling presidential candidates in the leadup to the election.

AITA for not giving up my seat on the plane? Listeners weighed in

Best Of BPR 9/18: A BPR Busing Panel Sep 18, 2024

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We talk with two people who were bused in the city of Boston -- a decision 50 years ago with lasting impacts -- Michael Curry, later head of the Boston NAACP, and Kim Janey, who would go on to become the city’s first Black, first female Mayor. Joining them in conversation is Ted Landsmark, whose image came to define the moment by way of the Pulitzer Prize winning photo “The Soiling of Old Glory.” He’s now a distinguished professor at Northeastern.

BPR Full Show 9/18: Liverwurst Ep. 2 Sep 18, 2024

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We opened the show to get your thoughts on the threats of and actual violence this election season.

GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the return of Boston Film Fest and "Laughs in Spanish" at Speakeasy Stage.

National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses leaders around the world reacting to the potential for election violence in America and Israel's attack on Hezbollah.

We host a busing panel with former mayor Kim Janey and NAACP's Michael Curry - who were both bused as children - and Northeastern Professor Ted Landsmark.

The ACLU of MA executive director Carol Rose discusses the Massachusetts Election Action Plan, abortion on the ballot across the country, and the potential for SCOTUS to pick our next president.

Finally, we (Jim) lament the loss of Boars Head liverwurst.

Best Of BPR 9/17: AG Campbell On Harris' Mentorship And Addressing Hate In Schools Sep 17, 2024

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on September 17, 2024.