BPR Full Show 9/15: Live From Springfield NEPM

It's the first day of our special broadcast from NEPM studios in Springfield. 

Former Gov. Deval Patrick discusses the deep polarization of this moment and how citizens and Democrats should respond. 

Congressman Jim McGovern discusses ballooning grocery prices as Trump tariffs pile up, and his new constitutional amendment to end big money in politics. And we get his thoughts on security in Congress after the assassination of Charlie Kirk

New England tourism takes a hit as Canadians stay home to protest trade sanctions. PBS European travel guru Rick Steves joins us to talk about that, plus, sights and travel tips from his recent trip – a vacation? – to Italy. 

Sarah and Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Farm in Granby to discuss what it’s like to run a working farm in 2025, and their lawsuit against the Trump administration to unfreeze USDA grant money.