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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-1PM Monday through Friday.

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Best of BPR (Aug. 2026): Stephen Pina & Sean Ellis, Mary Oliver, & Anthony Bourdain Biopic
8d ago · 56:02
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to! On today's Show: Stephen Pina and Sean Ellis join to discuss their journeys from accused, convicted, incarcerated, to free men who have maintained their innocence throughout. Suffolk prosecutors just announced they will not re-try Pina for a decades-old murder for which he served 28 years in prison. Then, our conversation with Matthew Miller, co-writer and producer of the new Anthony Bourd
BPR Talks 8/21/26: Sending Your Kids To School
9d ago · 21:41
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We ask listeners how their feeling in this back to school season, are you a parent ready to get rid of your kids, or missing them? Are you getting ready to go back to school, or are you an empty nester.. happy and unbothered by the holiday. Listen in to find out!
BPR Full Show 8/21/26: Accused, Imprisoned, & Now Free
9d ago · 1:48:54
Odie Henderson discusses some of his latest movie reviews, and the latest around AI in the industry. Diego Herrera, Peruvian saxophonist and composer, is our LMF guest today. Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses a 'paradigm shift' in Moderna's cancer vaccine results — and the systemic difficulties in properly diagnosing and addressing acute postpartum psychosis. Stephen Pina and Sean Ellis join to discuss their journeys from accused, convicted, incarcerated, to free men who have maintained their innocence throughout. Suffolk prosecutors just announced they will not re-try Pina for a decades-
BPR Full Show 8/20/26: Tony Movie Interview
10d ago · 1:48:56
Margaret Sullivan calls into the show to analyze the media's coverage of Trump, and the value/integrity of a newspaper endorsement these days. Andrea Cabral discusses the police officers misusing Flock, and the White Stadium SJC ruling. Matthew Miller is writer and producer of "Tony" the new film about Anthony Bourdain; he joins to discuss. Then, we'll re-air a 2017 conversation Jim and Margery had with Bourdain at the BPL.
BPR Talks 8/20/26: Beach Etiquette
10d ago · 40:57
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: As Trump turns to domestic bliss, tending to his White House lawn, ignoring his sagging poll numbers, his MAGA election losses, and the war he started in Iran… Are you tired of this? Are you expecting change for the 2028 elections? Call or Text. We’ll end the show with a beach edition of Am I The A Hole…big beach umbrellas, tents, claiming sand at 5 AM… who’s the bigger jerk? The sand hogs amo
BPR Talks 8/19/26: Costco & You
11d ago · 42:15
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners what they think about driverless cars coming to Boston, do you feel safe? Should we be doing more to stop this new technology? Then, we end the show with an ode to Costco, do you love buying a variety of products in bulk and stopping at the food court for a hot dog, or do you dread the long lines and the overwhelming atmosphere? Listen in to find out!
BPR Full Show 8/19/26: Dolly Parton Truck Stop
11d ago · 1:48:52
Hilary Burns and Brian Bergstein of the Boston Globe discuss their new College Town newsletter. Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses Dolly Parton's new truck stop ... the grand dame of Copley Square .. And he rates the Boston hotel that was named best in the country. We'll host an e-bike safety panel with Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a pediatric surgeon, and state Rep. James Arciero, chair of the house joint committee on transportation. Then, Sue O'Connell zooms in briefly for the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial.
BPR Talks 8/18/26: Kids at Restaurants
12d ago · 45:14
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We ask listeners about Ossoff's criticism of Donald Trump during a recent rally speech, then we end the show by asking listeners about taking kids places, should kids be allowed to sit at the bar as long as they behave well? Listen in to find out!
BPR Full Show 8/18/26: Ukraine Demining Efforts
12d ago · 1:48:55
Paul Heslop, UN Senior Mine Action Advisor in Ukraine, zooms in to discuss the demining efforts in Ukraine. Dan Primack, Axios business editor, delivers a private equity explainer and discusses the Amazon AI training facility shredding rare books once they scan them. CNN's John King discusses the Dems changing up the voting calendar, and the Trump administration's campaign for private state voter data.
BPR Talks 8/17/26: Sneaking in Food to Fenway Pahk
13d ago · 40:10
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We ask listeners how they are dealing with back to school shopping with inflation on the rise. Then, we ask listeners what they're sneaking into Fenway Park and the movie theater. Listen in to find out!
BPR Full Show 8/17/26: AI Slop
13d ago · 1:48:03
We air a conversation Jim and Margery had with Sasha Waters, filmmaker behind the new Mary Oliver documentary. Hiawatha Bray joins to discuss the AI slop and datacenter backlash. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Princeton professor, discusses the dismissal of Trump's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, and Tyler Austin Harper's Atlantic piece on quitting the tenure track. Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss Jinny Lu, the world's ugliest dog ... a group of marmots turning to OnlyFans to raise some money ... and a pet goose named Goosey who honked to alert their family of a barn fire, saving all their an
Best of BPR (Aug. 2026): Seth Moulton, David Steiner, and More
15d ago · 49:44
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to! On today's Show: Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, joins us as he challenges Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic Primary (we heard from Markey this week) We check in on the Lowell Data Center battle – with MassINC’s Mary Wambui, one of ten Lowell residents joining in a lawsuit against the state regarding the center’s planned expansion, and Jake Fortes, founder of the grassroots advoc
Is the Democratic party losing its appeal with young voters?
15d ago · 34:48
Not My Politics is a new show from GBH News focusing on young people in politics, produced and hosted by Zoe Mathews. In this episode: Alex Alex, former Boston mayoral candidate, and Kunal Botla, Lexington town meeting member, discuss the future of left-leaning politics in the United States. Follow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes.
BPR Full Show 8/14/26: Rick Steves Joins Us
16d ago · 1:48:24
Shirley Leung discusses a new family wealth survey that finds continued and massive wealth gaps by racial group. Plus, the progressive cities slashing their affordable housing mandates. Live Music Friday with Rhett Price. European travel guru Rick Steves updates us on his recent trip, what it's like being an American abroad, and how to select the right restaurant while traveling. Sue O'Connell zooms in to discuss the latest re: Lindsay Clancy trial.
BPR Talks 8/14/26: Pickleball Feud
16d ago · 39:56
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners what restrictions should or shouldn't be imposed on Massachusetts beaches. Then, for the end of the show, we discuss pickleball. Should pickle balls be muted when playing outdoors? Listen in to find out!
BPR Talks 8/13/26: Chronically Late
17d ago · 38:10
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised? We end the show with our weekly AITA segment. Am I the a-hole for being chronically late? Listen in to find out!
BPR Full Show 8/13/26: Data Centers in Lowell
17d ago · 1:48:53
We start the show by asking listeners about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised ? Mary Wambui and Jake Fortes of Lowell zoom into the show to discuss their efforts to stop the Markley data center expansion. Andrea Cabral discusses a new plan for ICE to use electric shock gloves as "less-than-lethal" weapons/tools of immigration enforcement. Congressman Jake Auchincloss discusses his re-election campaign for the 4th district. David Steiner and his attorney Chris Murphy discuss their legal fight for accountability against eBay executives who stalked David and his wife
BPR Talks 8/12/26: Trump's Escapade
18d ago · 1:10:34
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We ask listeners what their thoughts are on the Trump's condition, can you do two more years of this? Then, we end the show with our monthly Ask the Mayor Segment.
BPR Full Show 8/12/26: Ask The Mayor
18d ago · 1:48:53
Rep. Seth Moulton, running to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, discusses his campaign for the Senate. Bob Rivers, chair of the board of directors at Eastern Bank, discusses his support for Q7 on the ballot this cycle, to legalize single-family homes on smaller lots. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor.
BPR Full Show 8/11/26: Ask the Attorney General
19d ago · 1:48:56
Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining from 11-12 for Ask the AG. Rep. Stephen Lynch discusses his bid for re-election to represent the 8th district of MA in Congress. Thomas Dinsmore, who has been writing about the BSO's finances in relation to their decision not to renew Andris Nelsons' contract, joins us.
BPR Full Show 8/10/26: On Courage
20d ago · 1:48:56
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts are on the Democratic Party and its stances on Gaza Corby Kummer discusses RFK Jr's cooking show, and how our food waste is contributing to our global trash. Trenni Casey discusses the 'Protect College Sports Act' slated for September review in Congress. Ami Fields-Meyer senior fellow at Harvard, and Julia Angwin, investigative journalist, are authors of "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" — They join to discuss their book. We end the show by asking listeners what they think about audio books and physical books, are th
BPR Talks 8/10/26: Audiobooks vs Physical Books
20d ago · 46:28
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We ask listeners what their thoughts are on the Democratic party and its stance on Gaza. Then, we end the show by asking listeners what they prefer, audiobooks or physical books? Listen in to find out!
BPR Talks 8/6/26: Summer's Eve
23d ago · 35:24
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We ask listeners what their plans are on the month of Summer's Eve, summer is about to end, did you miss out on anything? Then, we end the show by asking listeners what their most 'American' artifacts are, the sad salad on your desk, a hot dog, or an injury lawyer commercial... Listen in to find out!
BPR Full Show 8/7/26: Daniel Sloss Joins Us
23d ago · 1:48:55
We start the show by asking listeners what they think about the summer nearly ending Juliette Kayyem discussing the Pentagon running out of weapons to fight the war in Iran; and the Red Cross declaring a national blood supply crisis. We'll speak with and hear from representatives of the Charles River Jazz Fest, for Live Music Friday. Sue O'Connell joins with the latest courtroom observations from the Lindsay Clancy trial. Daniel Sloss, standup comedian, joins ahead of a show at the Wilbur tonight. Then, we end show by asking listeners which objects scream 'American' to them the most
BPR Talks 8/6/26: Coping With Cyclospora
24d ago · 38:42
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners about the cyclospora outbreak, how are they dealing with it? Then, we end the show with our Am I The A-hole segment and we ask listeners, is it ok to compliment your coworker's appearance? Listen in for more!