Boston Public Radio Podcast

BPR Full Show 11/1: Help is on the Way

Nov 1, 2023

Topics discussed include Mitch McConnell's rise to power, the impact of news consumption on mental health, the need for stricter gun laws and yellow flag laws, the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses, the gag order on Donald Trump, love and relationships in the prison system, the hidden costs of college, community fridges and reducing food waste, food lobbies and school lunches, the issues with self checkout machines, and the importance of in-person shopping and community.

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The Last Republican Stand

Growing Up with Polio: Love for Power and the Importance of Connections

Exploring a Republican's Political Journey and Success in a Democratic State

Exploring 'The GOP in the Court' and Mitch McConnell's Negative TV Ad

Mitch McConnell's Evolution

10:07 • 24min

News Consumption and Its Impact on Mental Health

34:06 • 15min

Yellow Flag Laws and the Need for Stricter Gun Laws

Rise of Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

56:09 • 13min

Implications of the Gag Order on Donald Trump

01:09:20 • 4min

Love and Incarceration

01:13:14 • 11min

Love and Relationships in the Prison System

01:24:28 • 14min

Misleading Information and Hidden Costs of College

01:38:07 • 18min

The Future of College Education and Upcoming Episodes

01:56:22 • 3min

Discussion with Kirk Carapaza, John Marcus, and Corby Covered on College Uncovered and the Impact of Cooking Shows

01:59:30 • 2min

Community Fridges: Reducing Food Waste and Building Community

02:01:29 • 8min

The Influence of Food Lobbies on School Lunches

02:09:19 • 6min

The Failure of Self Checkouts

02:14:49 • 9min

Community and In-Person Shopping

02:23:33 • 13min