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Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. We feature our favorite conversation from each show. To hear the full show, please visit wgbhnews.org/bpr To share your opinion, email bpr@wgbh.org or call 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-2PM.
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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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Blood on Gold Mountain: A Story from the 1871 LA Chinatown Massacre
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Blood on Gold Mountain: A Story from the 1871 LA Chinatown Massacre
Micah Huang, Hao Huang, and Emma Gies
1871 Los Angeles was a dangerous place, especially for the refugees, migrants and troublemakers who lived on Calle De Los Negros, at the heart of Chinatown. Yut Ho, a beautiful young refugee, came to LA and fell in love, only to be drawn into a showdown between two of Chinatown's most notorious gangsters. Before long, the entire city was caught up in a life or death struggle where old-world values of kinship, honor and loyalty clashed with new-world issues of race, sex, and identity. The ens ...
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning producer and veteran New England sports broadcaster, Jimmy Young, each week “In The Weeds with Jimmy Young” talks about all the things that are driving growth in one of the hottest industries on the planet - Cannabis. Featuring current news and informed perspectives from industry leaders and disrupters in business, politics, law, investing, and medicine, mixed with compelling true stories of people whose lives were transformed by Cannabis. A medical cardholder si ...
Investment Matters connects you with the investment themes shaping our world. Featuring insights from our investment teams on key economic and market drivers, this channel explains the risks and opportunities uncovered by our research and highlights the implications for investors. Views presented are as of the date published and may not reflect the views of others in the organization. This material shall not be deemed to be a direct or indirect provision of investment management services. No ...
Nicole Bremner is a business owner, investor, property developer, public speaker, podcast host and mum-of-three. 11 or so years ago, having had a successful career in investment banking, like many women who take a ‘career break’ to have children, she found herself at a crossroads, not entirely sure what path to take next. Combining her financial knowledge with her passion for good architecture and design, Nicole was able to build on her experience and expertise to develop a new career, which ...
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In a great evening of storytelling at the Divine Theater in Holyoke, we heard tales of people skating out into uncertain and sometimes dangerous situations, and how they managed to glide away!
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BPR Full Show: Tyre Nichols' Killing Renews Calls For Justice, Police Reform
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We started the show by taking our listeners’ calls to ask how they felt about the widespread broadcast of the video depicting Memphis police officers violently beating Tyre Nichols. We also asked listeners about whether the police reforms implemented following George Floyd have had any meaningful impact. Then GBH news …
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Massachusetts expected to see boost in revenue as sports betting begins
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So-called sports wagering becomes legal in Massachusetts tomorrow. The prediction for success is uncertain, as it launches as officials report state lottery profits decreasing.By Carrie Healy
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BPR Full Show: Chocolate Public Radio
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Today on Boston Public Radio: Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke about a looming political battle in Congress over whether to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, the state of child care in the Commonwealth, and what she made of the recent Ticketmaster antitrust Congressional hearing. We opened phone and text lines to talk with listeners about their experiences w…
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Global Perspectives: Market GPS 2023 Investment Outlook
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In a special episode of Global Perspectives, Janus Henderson’s asset class experts share their perspectives on the economic outlook and discuss the risks and opportunities facing investors in the year ahead. Global Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy Adam Hetts moderates the discussion with Jim Cielinski, Global Head of Fixed Income, and Po…
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547 French Friday: Selling Out, Gay Wedding Websites, & How People Change
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David French shares about his move to The New York Times, and why MAGA Conservatives call him a “sell out” when journalism on the far right is where the big money is found. Then, Skye and David discuss the 303 Creative case at the Supreme Court. Is creating a website a service or is it speech? The answer will determine whether the government may co…
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BPR Full Show: A Holographic Holocaust Museum Is Coming To Boston
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Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC political director Chuck Todd joined to discuss the latest national politics. Then we opened the lines to discuss new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending immediate intervention as early as two years old to combat childhood obesity. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed Bo…
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BPR Full Show: Congress Goes Swiftie
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show with a call-in segment to ask our listeners about their experience with Ticketmaster and price-gouging related to live concerts. This comes after the Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed the CEO of Ticketmaster about the company’s failure to handle the demand for Taylor Swift tickets in November an…
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546 England’s Same-Sex Marriage Compromise & Brazil’s January 6th
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The Church of England has decided to not allow same-sex marriages, but it will bless civil same-sex unions. Is it a wise compromise or terrible attempt to dodge a divisive issue? Brazil’s president lost reelection and his conservative Christian supporters stormed the capital. Is the American church exporting its nuttiness? New research from Gallop …
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BPR Full Show: The News Quiz Revisited
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show by asking our listeners about the two recent mass shootings in California and why they think this country still hasn’t addressed this epidemic of gun violence. Then Trenni Casey of NBC Sports Boston discussed how Red Sox fans booed the team’s ownership at their Winter Weekend event, marking the unoff…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We started the show with a call-in segment to hear from listeners about reproductive rights activism on what would have been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade this Sunday. Michael Curry discussed criticisms of the Embrace statue; the deadly mass shooting on Lunar New Year near Los Angeles; and the legislative push to…
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BPR Full Show: A Lesson In Happiness
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show by taking our listener’s calls to ask if they miss a traditional New England winter as we experience another season with lower-than-average snow totals. Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist and researcher at Harvard University, came on to discuss the findings from the longest-ever study on happiness.…
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BPR Full Show: Butter Popcorn Radio
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Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC's Chuck Todd called in to discuss how Republicans are threatening to let the country default on its loan as means to bargain for spending cuts to social programs. He also discussed the details revealed from Donald Trump’s deposition in civil suit filed by E Caroll Jean accusing Trump of sexual assault. Chuck Todd i…
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545 What Story is the Bible Telling? with Timothy Gombis
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What story are we in? A rescue plan to get us out of a dying world? God's mission to save us from sin? Is my true purpose in life to "go to heaven and take as many people with me as I can?" Is the Bible all about Jesus? Phil sits down with the ever-provocative New Testament Bible scholar Timothy Gombis to talk about the BIG story of the Bible and G…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show by taking our listener’s calls to ask how they felt about The Embrace sculpture installed on Boston Common last week. The statue highlights the connections Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King had to the city of Boston and honors their love and legacy of civil rights activism. Michael Curry,…
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Global Perspectives: Charting the trajectory of innovation in Emerging Markets
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Portfolio Managers Daniel Graña and Matthew Culley discuss the role of innovation as a key force driving growth in emerging markets (EM) over the next decade and explain how ESG investing in EM differs from developed markets.By Janus Henderson Investors
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BPR Full Show: The Problem with "True Crime"
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about the murder of Ana Walshe, and what our obsession with true crime says about us. Art Caplan talked about AI’s increasing role in medicine. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Schoo…
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544: MLK, Reparations, & the Benefits of Awe
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Martin Luther King Jr. is widely celebrated today, but that wasn’t the case when he was killed in 1968. Esau McCaulley’s editorial explains how King’s current popularity comes from the tendency to cherry pick a few MLK quotes about race, but conveniently overlook his more controversial sermons about poverty, justice, and reparations. What does it m…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about making the switch to more environmentally-conscious household items, from induction stovetops to heat pumps for heating and A/C. Trenni Casey talked about a possible rift forming between Bill Belichick and the Krafts. Casey is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Bosto…
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Massachusetts legislators ease into a new session of lawmaking
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While the election results of two Massachusetts House lawmakers from the eastern part are reviewed, most lawmakers are getting down to business.By Carrie Healy
Today on Boston Public Radio, the show broadcast live from the unveiling of the Embrace sculpture in downtown Boston. Hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan spoke with GBH Morning Edition co-host Paris Alston, who offered reporting from the field; and GBH's Callie Crossley, who provided analysis before and after the unveiling. They also spoke with: Emb…
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BPR Full Show: Biden's Classified Documents
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Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC political director Chuck Todd discussed the latest disclosure by President Biden's legal team of another batch of classified documents from his time as Vice President, and calls from his own Republican colleagues for Rep. George Santos to resign. We opened the lines to listeners to discuss the impact of rising hous…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about a Stoughton High School student who was suspended for protesting the school district's ban on pride flags and Black Lives Matter flags. Juliette Kayyem discussed massive flight delays and cancellations after the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) reported an outage of i…
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543: Women and the Gender of God with Amy Peeler
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When Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday Night Football we witnessed an outpouring of public prayer. We also saw a flood of vaccine conspiracy theories hit social media. Phil asks, why are conservative Christians so distrustful of experts and enamored with fringe conspiracies? Then, David French has joined The New York Times. Progressives are upse…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about confidential documents found at President Joe Biden’s former office he used as Vice President. Trenni Casey talked about Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s recovery after collapsing during a Bills-Bengals game in early January, and a disappointing season for the Patrio…
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BPR Full Show: Transit, COVID, and more
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking about our fascination with scandal in the British royal family – and how it distracts us from the fraying of democracy. EJ Dionne weighed in on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s contentious election for House Speaker last week, and pro-Bolsonaro riots in Brazil’s Capital with claims of electio…
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The women now leading Massachusetts, after historic election, get down to work
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, have laid out ambitious policy plans with stated deadlines in their inaugural remarks.By Carrie Healy
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Baker will soon exit office as Massachusetts prepares for Healey's historic inauguration
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Just days before Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker participates in the 'Lone Walk' ceremony as he transitions leadership to Gov.-elect Maura Healey, a pile of bills await his signature.By Carrie Healy
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BPR Full Show: Two Years After the Attack on the Capitol
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and current dysfunction in Congress. Lyndia Downie weighed in on Gov. Maura Healey’s plans to support the homeless through supportive housing. Downie is the president and executive director for the Pine Stree…
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BPR Full Show: Climate, Remarks from President Biden, and more
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Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC’s Chuck Todd zoomed in to discuss Republican Kevin McCarthy’s repeated failures to secure the support of his party to become the next Speaker of the House. He also discussed how the concessions McCarthy’s made to rally support could affect his ability to control legislative debates if he is voted in. Chuck Todd is …
Today on Boston Public Radio: Rep. Ayanna Pressley discussed her priorities for 2023 with a Republican majority in the House of Representatives, and shared her thoughts on Tuesday’s failed House Speaker vote. Congresswoman Pressley represents Massachusetts’ 7th district. Then, we opened the phone lines, talking with listeners about the turbulent st…
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542: How to Repair American Evangelicalism with Walter Kim
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The pandemic was miserable for mothers, right? New research disputes that claim and shows moms were actually happier than childless women. But not ALL moms. What makes the difference? A survey shows both conservative and progressive Americans believe the absolute worst about each other. Is there any hope for healing the divide? What makes human leg…
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BPR Full Show: The (Cheesecake) Factory
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Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by asking listeners whether they’re optimistic or pessimistic for the year to come. Trenni Casey updated us on the status of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who collapsed mid-game on Monday under cardiac arrest. She also shared her thoughts on broader safety concerns in the world of sports, from la…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about the many lies and controversies of Republican Rep.-elect George Santos. Michael Curry shared his thoughts on Gov. Charlie Baker’s legacy, and Massachusetts’ new Behavioral Health Help Line. Curry is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health C…
This time on the Valley Voices podcast, stories from the digital dating scene - some scandalous and some stirring. It’s “Love Me Tinder” - three stories told on our Valley Voices stage!
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French Friday: Free Speech & Social Media
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Voices on the right, from Elon Musk to Fox News, are accusing social media companies of violating the First Amendment's protection of free speech. David French is back to talk with Skye Jethani about what speech the First Amendment does, and does not, protect. And he explains why the decision of a private citizen or company, like Twitter, to remove…
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Global Perspectives: It is all falling into place for bonds in 2023
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Co-Heads of Global Bonds, Jenna Barnard and John Pattullo discuss how conditions are in place for bonds to deliver potentially strong returns in 2023 as the market registers the collapse in inflation and central banks retreat.By Janus Henderson Investors
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541: Rethinking Heaven, the Harrowing of Hell, & Christian Civics with Michael Wear
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or our final episode of 2022, we are sharing with everyone two bonus features that are normally exclusively available to Holy Post supporters. First, you’ll hear an episode of “Christian Asks” where Skye explains what the Bible says, and does not say, about what happens to us after we die. Then, we’re sharing one of the most popular episodes of “Ge…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about the future of Twitter and TikTok, as the social media platforms face increasing scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers. Jeremy Siegel and Sonja Tengblad explained how the development of Logan Airport destroyed a Frederick Law Olmsted park, and shared how East Boston residents face …
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker trades a high profile gig for another; Healey continues to build cabinet
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Outgoing Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will step into the role of President of the NCAA when he leaves office in January. Governor-elect Maura Healey, meanwhile, continues to appoint members to her cabinet.By Carrie Healy
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by asking our listener's if they've continued to follow the news from Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy prepared to meet U.S. President Joe Biden. Arthur Caplan came on to discuss a study which found that residents living in conservative parts of the country were more likely to experie…
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540: Top Stories of ’22, “Tots of Scorn,” & the Naughty List with a Secret Guest
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What were the most important stories of 2022? Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss the embrace of Christian Nationalism, political and cultural issues dividing evangelicalism, and how Twitter has deteriorated into a middle school lunchroom food fight. They also discuss their predictions for 2023 including the frightening rise of A.I., and how a bus co…
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about yesterday’s Jan. 6 committee hearing, focusing on criminal referrals for former President Donald Trump. Jenny Slate and Ben Shattuck talked about the Golden Globes nomination for “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and the legacy of Henry David Thoreau. Slate is a comedia…
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Research in Action: Preparing for a new investment paradigm in 2023
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Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, Adam Hetts, Global Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy, and Matt Peron, Director of Research, share their views on inflation, the current rate-hike cycle, and the implications for investor portfolios in 2023.By Janus Henderson Investors
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BPR Full Show: Criminal Referrals for former President Donald Trump
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We opened the show by taking our listeners’ calls about the final public hearing held by the January 6th Committee. The Congressional panel voted to ask the Department of Justice to charge former President Donald Trump with crimes related to the attack on the Capitol. NBC Sports Reporter Trenni Casey discussed the dramatic conclusion to the World C…
This is the podcast version of New England Public Media’s Valley Voices Radio - three stories told live on-stage without notes during our Valley Voices Story Slams.
