Boston Public Radio Podcast

We're back from Thanksgiving. To start the show we ask listeners what they think about President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter.  GBH News Analyst Charlie Sennott discusses the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and Ukrainian president Zelensky saying he that he would cede Ukrainian territory for an end to the violence. Amherst college professor Ilan Stavans talks about Tr...

Today: Senior Foreign Correspondent for FRONTLINE, Martin Smith, is out with an sweeping, two-hour documentary on China’s rise to global superpower, Xi Jinping advancing their goals by means necessary. And, we talk with BSO Conductor and music director Andris Nelsons, who’s celebrating a milestone 10 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. And for the first time on our show, he’s joined by the B...

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Today: Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Nov. 26, 2024.

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Today: Satirist Andy Borowitz discusses the role of comedy in revealing truth. Congressman Jim McGovern calls into the show on his annual 43-mile trek across his district in Western Massachusetts, raising money to end hunger.

Satirist Andy Borowitz on the role comedy had in re-electing Trump. Charlie Sennott discussesdCOP29; the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant , and a Hamas commander. Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discussed what Trump's choices for federal health policy positions mean for everyday Americans Revs. Irene Monroe & Emmett Price discussed Black women re...

Today, Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim: Pine Street Inn executive director Lyndia Downie reflects on 40 years spent at the organization aimed at ending homelessness, and their big Thanksgiving plans. Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick discusses the grassroots organization foundational to democracy.

The North Shore teacher strikes continue. We take your calls and texts on reactions to the strike and hear from frustrated parents who are struggling to find childcare.  Former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick joins to discuss the state of the Department of Justice, how to reinvigorate civic engagement in this polarized era and what’s next for his Democratic Party. GBH's Callie Crossley talks...

Today: Sue O'Connell fills in for Jim. Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses the organization's plan to protect civil rights and liberties under a second Trump administration. And former Massachusetts Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral walks us through the latest in Trump's reality TV-style method of picking cabinet members.

Chuck Todd on the latest D.C. headlines, news about Trump’s flurry of appointee announcements Andrea Cabral on Wu in the national spotlight over her comments on mass deportations in Boston Carol Rose talked about the ACLU of Massachusetts’ new “ Firewall for Freedom ” agenda Andy Ihnatko on how tariffs are going to impact prices of phones, gadgets & other devices, and what we can expect out of...

Today: Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses the transgender community's response to Donald Trump's election. And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses broker fees.

We start the day by opening phone and text lines for a conversation about the #MeToo era as Trump heads back to the White House, along with his cabinet picks who have their own sexual abuse allegations. GBH News arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the release of Wicked and whether "Glicked" (a Gladiator II and Wicked box office weekend) is the new "Barbenheimer." Boston Globe business columnist Shir...

Today: Sports authority Trenni Casey discusses last Friday's fight night with Mike Tyson, and the plans for a soccer specific stadium in Everett for the New England Revolution. And, media maven Sue O'Connell talks about President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments and how to cover Trump without normalizing his fascistic tendencies.

Protesting under Trump's Presidency? We opened the lines to discuss how people feel about openly disagreeing with him. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey on the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.  National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the G20 summit. CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines NBC's Sue O'Connell discused the offensive/racist tex...

Today: Sue O’Connell fills in for Margery.  Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins to talk about opposition to her Ballot Question One – not from the voters, who overwhelmingly supported her push to audit the legislature – but from the legislative leaders themselves. And, two MIT economists share the Nobel prize for their research on global inequality, and how technology shapes our societies.

It's been nearly a year since authorities shut down a brothel ring operating in Cambridge and Watertown. We ask listeners whether they think the names of the Johns should be released by the Supreme Judicial Court.  MIT Professors Daron Acemoglu & Simon Johnson discuss their Nobel prize-winning research on global inequality and AI in the workforce. Charlie Sennott of the GroundTruth Project dis...

Today: Former US Attorney for Massachusetts Donald Stern discusses Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.  And, Ryan Landry of the Gold Dust Orphans discusses their upcoming holiday musical theatre production: " Rosemary's Baby Jesus "

Donald Stern is a former U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, he talked about the role of courts in resisting the extremes of a second Trump administration. Juliet Lloyd is our guest for Live Music Friday, she’s a D.C.-based singer/songwriter (and Berklee alum) out with her first new album in 15 years called “Carnival.” Kim Janey, Ted Landsmark & Michael Curry on what the city needs to do to addre...

Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim. Charlie Sennott of The GroundTruth Project discusses the Christian Zionist in Trump's cabinet, Mike Huckabee -- he was just named Ambassador to Israel. And we hear from CRB's Brian McCreath, Berklee College of Music's Rev. Emmett Price, and GBH's culture reporter James Bennett II about local concerts coming up.

NBC political director Chuck Todd returns for his weekly D.C. news roundup. Then we open the phone lines for a potpourri politics discussion. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott talks about the implications of Trump’s win on the global stage. MIT economist Jon Gruber explains what could happen to healthcare and healthcare costs under another Trump presidency. (Jon was central in creating the...

Today: We talk with former chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Margaret Marshall about the judiciary during Trump’s next term: court expansion, term limits, and Democracy beyond just showing up to the ballot box -- And, a hope of working together informed by her experience as an immigrant from South Africa herself.

Jared Bowen on Yellow Face on Broadway and Cillian Murphy's latest film Small Things Like These. Juliette Kayyem, national security expert, discussed Trump's picks for his administration Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed the increase in rage room bookings after Trump's win, and how local economic frustrations translated to an increase in Trump's appeal in Massachusetts. Forme...

Mayor Michelle Wu discussed the election, open Newbury Street in December and more. Trenni Casey discussed Trump hosting the World Cup & Olympics in 2026 and 2028. Corby Kummer on the failure of Q5, the fate of the farm bill, and a rise in alcoholism since the pandemic. CNN's John King on his exit polling interviews after the election

Today: Congressman Seth Moulton defends his controversial statements about trans athletes in school sports, and the Democrats’ failure to represent the middle of the road. And, Mike Madrid, author of “Latino Century” explains the massive swing of Latino support for Trump: the fastest growing demographic group – who have historically come to this country for economic reasons – voted along economic...