Boston Public Radio Podcast

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. We took your calls about James Comey's new book, and some of the issues he takes with the president. Is Comey spreading the truth or throwing sucker punches? Trenni Kusnierek joined us for a recap of yesterday's Boston Marathon. FRONTLINE's Michael Kirk gave us a preview of the new documentary, "McCain," which follows how John McCain's presidential run paved the way for the Trump presidency. Medical ethicist Art Caplan joined us to talk about how opioid deaths are impacting the number of organs available for transplant. We opened up the lines to ask you about a new study that says hand dryers spread bacteria and pathogens. CNN's John King gave his take on Sean Hannity's relationship to Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen. Harvard historian Nancy Koehn explained what can be done to preserve the world's collective memory of the Holocaust.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio form Monday, April 10th, 2018. Volunteers, supporters and — most importantly — runners have braved the rain to participate in today's Boston Marathon. We ask you, would you forgive runners for pulling out of the race today because of the extreme weather?After winning the Boston Marathon 50 years ago, Amby Burfoot, now 71, is running it again. We talked to him about his marathon experiences and running tips. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discussed America's military strategy in Syria.Former Governor Deval Patrick joined us to talk about the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings and the city's resilience. We talked to Dr. Eric Goralnick about the medical lessons that we learned from the marathon bombings. Marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes talk about their new children's book, "Rescue and Jessica, A Life-Changing Friendship." Sports reporter Trenni Kusnierek updated us on the marathon winners.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, April 13th, 2018. National security expert Juliette Kayyem joined us to talk about revelations from James Comey's new book. We opened up the lines to you about whether or not you'd cheat on your taxes if you knew you couldn't get caught. Emily Rooney read us her famous list of fixations and fulminations. "Boston Globe" columnist Shirley Leung talked about the Winthrop Tower's new makeover. We took your calls about Marathon madness — is Marathon Monday a hassle or heaven?Callie Crossley gave us her take on who got royal wedding invitations and who got snubbed. Peter Villa and Bryan Gould of the "How Was Your Run Today?" podcast raced to the finish of our famous Friday news quiz.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, April 12, 2018. Chuck Todd, host of NBC's"Meet the Press," updated us on the latest news from Washington, D.C. We asked you if there is a road to redemption for the men who have been dislocated in the wake of #MeToo. An undocumented coupledied in a car accidentwhile fleeing ICE agents. Andrea Cabral , former Suffolk County Sheriff, joined us to discuss. What happens when "Brokeback Mountain" meets "Oklahoma?" Playwright Ryan Landry has the answer: His new play, "Brokelahomo!" UMass is under fire for purchasing the campus of Mount Ida College in Newton — all while cutting staff and programs at UMass Boston. Harvard Graduate School of Education professorPaul Revilleweighed in. Why does spinach make your teeth feel so weird? Columnist Alex Beam explained, and mourned the possible demise of NECCO wafers. We asked you: Is the division of labor in your household causing friction in your relationship? Are you sick of getting stuck doing the dishes?

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez joined us to talk about the future of the Democratic party and their strategy for the 2018 midterms. We opened the lines to hear what you would like to see from the Democrats in the 2018 midterms. Ford Professor of Economics at MIT Jonathon Gruber joined us to talk about the Republican tax plan and Trump's Chinese tariffs. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko gave us for his take on Mark Zuckerberg’s marathon testimony to Congress. Harvard Professor and the director and host of PBS Poetry in America Elisa New discussed her new poetry TV show. We asked you about your ideal grilled cheese in honor of national grilled cheese day. Naturalist Sy Montgomery joined us for another segment of Afternoon Zoo. Harvard endocrinologist Dr.David Ludwig and professional chef Dawn Ludwig discussed their new book, Always Delicious

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, April 10, 2018. A new Massachusetts law mandates that employers provide a designated space for nursing mothers. This means not having to turn a bathroom stall into a pumping station, or working in fear that someone could walk in on you while you turn your office into a temporary lactating room. We opened up the lines to ask you — what does having a designated space to pump milk mean to you? For women who worked in the times before this law, how did you make do? Co-workers, are you relieved to have these designated spaces for your colleagues?Nearly 50 years ago, a Boston Marathon official practically dragged Karen Switzer off the course for infiltrating the men-only race. Today, when it comes to the Boston Marathon and gender, things are a lot more fluid. The Boston Athletic Association says that transgender runners can compete as the gender with which they identify. Trenni Kusniereck, reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston, joined us to discuss this and other sports headlines. Filmmaker Michael Kirk joined us to discuss the new FRONTLINE documentary, “Trump’s Takeover.” Then, "vitamania": how older adults are having a hard time quitting their daily supplements. Medical Ethicist Art Caplan joined us to talk about that and more. Food critic Corby Kummer joined us for his take on the food glitter — the latest garnish trend to hit just about every dish. But all that glitters may not be gold — especially if it's gravy, grilled cheese and granola. We discussed the latest political headlines with CNN’s national correspondent and Inside Politics anchor, John King. Then, historian Nancy Koehn joined us to talk about how brick-and-mortar stores are struggling to get the shopping experience just right. Who will survive the ongoing retail apocalypse, and why?

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, April 9th, 2018. Charlie Chieppo, principal of Chieppo Strategies, and Shannon O’Brien former, State Treasurer and Democratic nominee for Governor, gave us their take on the local and national headlines. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott joined us to discuss the recent chemical attack in Syria. With the 2018 midterms coming up, we asked you who you are planning on voting for, the tried and true candidate, or someone who brings a fresh face and voice to the party? TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the best and worst shows on TV. Emmet Price joined us for another edition of All Revved Up. New York is considering a law that would make it illegal for businesses to contact employees after hours. We opened lines to hear if you think this law would offer you a nice respite from the daily grind of the office. Poet Richard Blanco joined us for another edition of Village Voice.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, April 6th, 2018. A Video of a baby black bear in Montana struggling to wake up after a long hibernation has gone viral. This led us to ask you, what strategies do you have to help you out of bed in the morning? Are you the type the type of person to hit snooze or jump out of bed? Julia Vogl joined us to talk about her art installation for the Jewish Arts Collaborative entitled, Pathways to Freedom. WGBH's Emily Rooney gave us her famous list. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed the power struggle between Harriette Chandler and Karen Spilka to be the next Senate President. Amy Traverso from Yankee Magazine and WGBH’s Weekends with Yankee joined us to preview season two of their weekend getaway TV show. NECN's Sue O’Connell talked about a new album that subverts the traditional gender pronouns. Will Smalley and Nick Chambers from Old School Game Show joined us for the news quiz.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, March 5th, 2018. Chuck Todd, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," joined us on the line with the latest news from Washington, D.C. We asked you about allegations of sexual misconductagainst photographer Nicholas Nixon. If you were planning on seeing his exhibit at the ICA, will you miss it now? Can you separate the artist from the art? Major reforms are in place following a series of state police scandals. Will they be enough? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral joined us to discuss. Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes discussed their new book "Rescue And Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship," which is about the bond between their service dog and a girl. (Kensky and Downes' real-life service dog Rescue also came along.) Then, we asked you about animals that have changed your life.? Cecile Richards is stepping down from the helm of Planned Parenthood after 12 years. She told us what's next for her and shared her advice for young activists. Will the trade war between the U.S. and China impact the wine market? Jonathan Alsop of the Boston Wine Schoolweighed in

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. The Washington Post reported yesterday that during a meeting last month Robert Mueller told President Trump's lawyer that the president was currently not a criminal target in his investigation. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on this revelation. Novelist Meg Wolitzer joined us to talk about her latest novel, "The Female Persuasion."National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest about the Russia investigation and Trump's desire to pull troops out of Syria. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, talked about the state of affordable housing and how borrowers can successfully get affordable loans. Environmentalist Bill McKibben joined us to talk about the latest developments at the EPA and how much longer he thinks Scott Pruitt will be the director. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained how people are literally taking flight with a new umbrella from the Netherlands. White House photographer Pete Souza talked about his new book, featuring photos from the Obama presidency.