Best WGBH Radio Boston Podcasts (2024)

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BPR Full Show 8/22: That's My Dad 2:38:00

2h ago2:38:00

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NBC political director Chuck Todd joined live from the DNC. Then we opened the phone lines to talk about the non-toxic masculinity represented by Tim Walz. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed her recent column addressing policy disputes between Karen Spilka & Michelle Wu, auditor DiZoglio’s push for a ban on state-led NDAs, and …

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BPR Full Show 8/21: DNC Day 3 2:39:09

18m ago2:39:09

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The opened the show with thoughts on day three of the Democratic National Convention. GBH culture editor Jared Bowen discussed an economic whiplash for emerging artists, new documentaries on the lives of Elizabeth Taylor & Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and a weekly rundown of local arts & culture. Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed flo…

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BPR Full Show 8/20: Biden's Spotlight 2:32:36

1d ago2:32:36

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We opened the lines to talk about night one of the DNC Trenni Casey, NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter, discussed the case of a transgender teen in NH who wants to play on her school's soccer team Sue O'Connell discussed night one of the DNC Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett explained the latest mpox strain Tibisay Zea, reporter for The World, discusses…

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Best Of BPR 8/19/24: Adam Reilly Previews The DNC & Andrew Gottlieb On Protecting Cape Cod 35:33

3d ago35:33

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Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim Braude. GBH reporter and host Adam Reilly is on the ground in Chicago; he previews the National Democratic Convention ahead of opening night. Andrew Gottlieb is executive director of the Association to Protect Cape Cod, an advocacy group vehemently opposed to a proposed machine gun range on the cape currently w…

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BPR Full Show 8/15: Water Country! 2:38:41

27m ago2:38:41

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NBC political director Chuck Todd gave his national political roundup. Then we opened up the phone and text lines to talk about AI deepfakes. Are you scared of their political impact? Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discussed the latest developments in Trump's legal cases, and Biden's latest push on student debt relief. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko…

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BPR Full Show 8/19: DNC Day One 2:39:59

37m ago2:39:59

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GBH's Political Reporter Adam Reilly called in from the DNC. Then we opened the lines to hear thoughts about the DNC from listeners. Andrew Gottlieb of the Association to Protect Cape Cod discussed his group's opposition to the National Guard's proposed machine gun range. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed new price limits for a number of medica…

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Best Of BPR 8/16: Boston Lyric Opera & Private Equity Coming For Your Pets 30:40

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Today: Live Music Friday with Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up "Street Stage" show in Roxbury this weekend, in partnership with Hibernian Hall. And later in the show, the Globe’s Marcela Garcia discusses private equity’s hold on the pet industry.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/16: Influencers And The Election 2:34:49

16m ago2:34:49

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What influences you in your daily life? Celebrities, influencers, late night show hosts? We opened the lines to discuss. It was Live Music Friday with the Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up "Street Stage" show in Roxbury this weekend. Bradley Vernatter, CEO and General Director of BLO, Haris Lefteri, creative director of Hibernian Hall, and…

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Best Of BPR 8/15: Imari Paris Jeffries On Hope & JG Wentworth On Your Mind 33:15

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Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. We talk with Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston about the politics of hope, and a need to fundamentally change our political habits – if you want to start eating better, you’ve got to stop buying potato chips. And, we subject you all to the New England jingles that live rent free in our brains. Who eve…

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BPR Full Show 8/14: Who is Herman Caesar? 2:37:17

1h ago2:37:17

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BPR Full Show 8/14: Who is Herman Caesar?By WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/14: "Another Appalachia" & Are You More Farm Or More Wilderness 38:24

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Best Of BPR 8/14: "Another Appalachia" & Are You More Farm Or More WildernessBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/13: How To Load A Dishwasher... Without Making Enemies 1:27:25

5h ago1:27:25

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BPR Full Show 8/13: How To Load A Dishwasher... Without Making EnemiesBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/13: Parental Advisory: Regret & Queen Of Versailles 34:36

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Best Of BPR 8/13: Parental Advisory: Regret & Queen Of VersaillesBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/12: Prosecuting Big Oil & A Pineapple Over The Sea 35:01

14h ago35:01

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Best Of BPR 8/12: Prosecuting Big Oil & A Pineapple Over The SeaBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/12 Upside Down Pineapple 2:36:49

16h ago2:36:49

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BPR Full Show 8/12 Upside Down PineappleBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/09: Grace Kelly Performs & Nancy Gertner Talks SCOTUS Reform 36:19

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Best Of BPR 8/09: Grace Kelly Performs & Nancy Gertner Talks SCOTUS ReformBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/09: Olympics Check In 2:14:48

5d ago2:14:48

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BPR Full Show 8/09: Olympics Check InBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/08: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & MA Ice Cream Trail 37:01

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Best Of BPR 8/08: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & MA Ice Cream TrailBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/8: We Scream for Ice Cream 2:37:13

5d ago2:37:13

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BPR Full Show 8/8: We Scream for Ice CreamBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/07: Families Of Hamas Hostages Accuse Netanyahu Of Intentionally Delaying Deal & Space 101 38:54

5d ago38:54

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Best Of BPR 8/07: Families Of Hamas Hostages Accuse Netanyahu Of Intentionally Delaying Deal & Space 101By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/07: Shot Spotter 2:31:01

5d ago2:31:01

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BPR Full Show 8/07: Shot SpotterBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/06: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Agenda Dies At End Of Legislative Session 37:53

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Best Of BPR 8/06: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Agenda Dies At End Of Legislative SessionBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/06: Mayor Wu Supports Residential Tax 2:37:31

7d ago2:37:31

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BPR Full Show 8/06: Mayor Wu Supports Residential TaxBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/5:The Best is What's Inside 2:18:08

8d ago2:18:08

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BPR Full Show 8/5:The Best is What's InsideBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/05: Trenni On The Olympics And Fridge-Scaping 39:58

8d ago39:58

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Best Of BPR 8/05: Trenni On The Olympics And Fridge-ScapingBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/2: Liverwurst 2:37:55

11d ago2:37:55

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BPR Full Show 8/2: LiverwurstBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/02: David Hogg Is Just One White Dude For Harris & Silkroad Ensemble 39:56

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Best Of BPR 8/02: David Hogg Is Just One White Dude For Harris & Silkroad EnsembleBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/01: Trump Questions Harris' Racial Identity & An Economist On Why IVF Is Good For Society 29:36

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Best Of BPR 8/01: Trump Questions Harris' Racial Identity & An Economist On Why IVF Is Good For SocietyBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/1: Caffeination Nation 2:37:46

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BPR Full Show 8/1: Caffeination NationBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/31: Governor Healey On The Shelter System 2:19:15

13d ago2:19:15

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BPR Full Show 7/31: Governor Healey On The Shelter SystemBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/31: Gov. Healey Discusses New Shelter Policy 39:03

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Best Of BPR 7/31: Gov. Healey Discusses New Shelter PolicyBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/30: Make Democracy Fun Again & Only Fans At The Olympics 37:05

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Best Of BPR 7/30: Make Democracy Fun Again & Only Fans At The OlympicsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/30: Lets Kids Play 2:37:15

14d ago2:37:15

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BPR Full Show 7/30: Lets Kids PlayBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/29: Cat Ladies For Democracy & "The History Of Sound" 35:55

24d ago35:55

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Best Of BPR 7/29: Cat Ladies For Democracy & "The History Of Sound"By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/29: Cat Ladies Unite 2:37:51

15d ago2:37:51

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BPR Full Show 7/29: Cat Ladies UniteBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/26: Paris Olympics 1:22:55

18d ago1:22:55

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BPR Full Show 7/26: Paris OlympicsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/25: Pushing Back Against DEI Pushback & Kamala Harris' Food Policy 32:28

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Best Of BPR 7/25: Pushing Back Against DEI Pushback & Kamala Harris' Food PolicyBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/25: Forever and a Day 2:08:15

19d ago2:08:15

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BPR Full Show 7/25: Forever and a DayBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/24: Sweet Dreams 1:47:45

20d ago1:47:45

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BPR Full Show 7/24: Sweet DreamsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/24: The Secret Service's Failure & The Straight Poop On Water Quality 28:42

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Best Of BPR 7/24: The Secret Service's Failure & The Straight Poop On Water QualityBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/23: Kamala Harris' Brat Summer & The Winter's Tale 29:05

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Best Of BPR 7/23: Kamala Harris' Brat Summer & The Winter's TaleBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/23: Coconut Tree 2:38:06

21d ago2:38:06

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BPR Full Show 7/23: Coconut TreeBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/22: Rep. Pressley, Steve Kerrigan, Alan Solomont On Biden Stepping Down 34:33

22d ago34:33

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Best Of BPR 7/22: Rep. Pressley, Steve Kerrigan, Alan Solomont On Biden Stepping DownBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/19: Landmarks Orchestra & Boston Olympics? No Thanks. 38:23

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Best Of BPR 7/19: Landmarks Orchestra & Boston Olympics? No Thanks.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/19: No Boston Olympics 2:13:05

25d ago2:13:05

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BPR Full Show 7/19: No Boston OlympicsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/18: Bill Kristol's State Of The Race & Summer At The Movies 36:13

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Best Of BPR 7/18: Bill Kristol's State Of The Race & Summer At The MoviesBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/18: Escape to the Movies 2:37:38

26d ago2:37:38

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BPR Full Show 7/18: Escape to the MoviesBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/17: Flip Flop Politics 2:29:38

28d ago2:29:38

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BPR Full Show 7/17: Flip Flop PoliticsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/17: Storing Renewable Energy In Everett & Parents Crashing The Honeymoon 38:23

27d ago38:23

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Best Of BPR 7/17: Storing Renewable Energy In Everett & Parents Crashing The HoneymoonBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/16: Past Assassination Attempts 2:10:55

28d ago2:10:55

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BPR Full Show 7/16: Past Assassination AttemptsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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