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Boston Public Radio Podcast

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Russia's War In Ukraine
Glp-1 Drugs
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2026 United States Midterm Elections
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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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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 opened the lines to ask you about our p... more

Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discussing the world of 'dark nutrition' and the shrinkflation affecting Halloween candy this season.

Andrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses the Supreme Court blocking Trump from denying gender-affi... more

Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery discussing her new cookbook "The Joy of Cookies"

Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko, founding executive director of First Aid for the Soul nonprofit, discussing her work at the intersection of mental health, the arts, and human... more

Marcela Garcia from the Globe discusses some of her latest columns on Boston Schools, and the debate over 30-minute Amazon drone delivery.

Our own Chris Burrell discusses his 'Bullying Unchecked' series on bullying in Mass.

Shirley Leung of the Glo... more

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Recent Guests

Marcela Garcia
Boston Globe columnist, Mira newsletter writer, and 2026 Nieman Fellow
The Boston Globe
Episode: BPR Full Show 10/20/26: Bullying Unchecked
Chris Burrell
GBH News investigative reporter
GBH News
Episode: BPR Full Show 10/20/26: Bullying Unchecked
Shirley Leung
Boston Globe business columnist and host of the Say More Podcast
The Boston Globe
Episode: BPR Full Show 10/20/26: Bullying Unchecked
Eric Schlosser
Author of Fast Food Nation and contributing writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: BPR Full Show 10/19/26: Fast Food Nation 25th Anniversary
Brian McGrory
Editor of The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
Episode: BPR Full Show 10/19/26: Fast Food Nation 25th Anniversary
Kai Bird
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of American Scoundrel
Episode: Best of BPR (Oct. 12-16): Kai Bird, Anand Giridharadas & 1972 Rock Opera
Susan Goldmark
Researcher and co-author of American Scoundrel
Episode: Best of BPR (Oct. 12-16): Kai Bird, Anand Giridharadas & 1972 Rock Opera
Anand Giridharadas
Journalist and author of Man in the Mirror
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Chadwick Stokes
Musician and songwriter, known for Dispatch and State Radio
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Episode: Best of BPR (Oct. 12-16): Kai Bird, Anand Giridharadas & 1972 Rock Opera

Hosts

Jim Braude
Host with co-hosting experience, prominent in local public radio discussions; frequently leads political and policy conversations.
Margery Eagan
Co-host with a strong policy and media background; frequently guides discussion and engages callers.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 650 ratings
  • 24 years and counting - I trust J&M

    I’ve listened since the WTKK days and still going strong. Fresh, local perspective. Always informed, always hilarious. The chemistry is undeniable. Sometimes, Margery hosts on her own and she even gets to complete a sentence!

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    RAD07
    United States5 months ago
  • Love J & M but..

    The TDS is getting tired.

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    Justin in Boston
    United Statesa year ago
  • PBS Kids

    Yes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucia Wiggle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listener ? Braude should be the first to go. Interesting him to see him trying to bully his boss.

    How pathetic is Marjorie!!!! She couldn’t handle a debate with a caller and big Braude had to interrupt and save her by attacking the caller.

    It’s shows like this that lead to Trump’s shooting. Time to put these foolish octogenarians out to pasture. The way the two of these bullies attacked the caller was out of line!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Human listener
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a Pair

    Not since Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher has a pair of people complemented each other’s strong points and minimized each other’s weak points more perfectly than here. Topics and guests are invariably interesting. You might hear a judge, a naturalist and an economics professor in one show. There may be a Boston slant, but rarely for the whole show. Besides, what’s better than Boston?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Does cent
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts' liberal-leaning discourse is noticeable and drives lively, opinionated exchanges.
Episodes are sometimes uneven in audio quality or posting schedule, but content is consistently engaging.
Listeners value the wide range of conversations and guests, with smart local focus and entertaining banter.

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BPR Full Show 10/12/26: Question 8 Debate and a Lunch Break Dance Party
Q: Why should people vote no and keep the existing law?
Ryan Dominguez argues that retaining legal sales preserves product testing, age restrictions, addiction-service funding, tax revenue and jobs, while allowing further regulation and research.
BPR Full Show 10/12/26: Question 8 Debate and a Lunch Break Dance Party
Q: Why do you want to repeal this law?
Stephen Kronberg says a family member's cannabis addiction drove his advocacy and that he sees high-potency products, addiction and related health harms as reasons to repeal recreational sales.
BPR Full Show 10/13/2026: The Big Dig Podcast
Q: Was he sorry? Was he not sorry? What was his take?
Giridharadas says he did not sense remorse from Daniel Penny, though he cannot know what Penny felt privately. Penny seemed relieved after his acquittal and said he acted to protect people and would do it again.
BPR Full Show 10/13/2026: The Big Dig Podcast
Q: Why did you do it?
Anand Giridharadas wanted to use the killing of Jordan Neely to tell a deeply reported story about America, resisting simplistic portrayals of the people involved and examining society's responsibilities to people living at the margins.
BPR Full Show 10/14/26: Wicked Broadway Production
Q: Why did you decide to write publicly about your Alzheimer's diagnosis, and what advice would you give people close to someone with the disease?
Lee Pelton wanted to bring a frequently hushed-about disease into public discussion and honor his mother, who also had Alzheimer's. He urges people to treat those with the disease as human beings, engage them in conversation, and show patience and respect.

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Local-style ask-and-answer with a strong focus on Boston and New England politics, policy, and daily life. Episodes frequently blend live call-ins with interviews and reporting from city leaders, national figures, journalists, and subject-matter experts. Common threads include transportation, housing, public safety, and governance, often framed through the lens of regional impact and civic engagement. Noteworthy traits include a sustained mix of policy depth, energetic debate, and accessible discussions that pair serious analysis with approachable, community-driven conversations. Listeners likely appreciate timely updates, diverse guests, and candid host互动 that balances local immediacy with broader national context.

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2. Chris Burrell
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4. Eric Schlosser
5. Brian McGrory
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7. Susan Goldmark
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