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Best Of BPR 12/01: The Band's Visit & Heather Cox Richardson On Reclaiming Democracy

Today: Folks from The Bands Visit at the Huntington/SpeakEasy Stage Co. join us at the library, with performances from Jennifer Apple and Jesse Garlick. And, America's most-read historian, Heather Cox Richardson joins to discuss her new book: "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America."

Best Of BPR 12/01: The Band's Visit & Heather Cox Richardson On Reclaiming Democracy

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BPR Full Show 12/01: Balsam or Fraser?

Jennifer Apple, Jesse Garlick and Lee Nishri-Howitt from The Huntington/Speakeasy Stage Co.'s production of "The Band's Visit" joined us for Live Music Friday. Historian Heather Cox Richardson discussed her latest book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." Michael Curry discussed backlash to DEI efforts in corporate America . He'll also touch on a federal courts ruling that stifles enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, and offer some reflections on public health this world AIDS day. Producer Ian Coss and Jim Kerasiotes (former chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority) joined us to recap the most recent episodes from GBH's The Big Dig podcast.

BPR Full Show 12/01: Balsam or Fraser?

Jennifer Apple, Jesse Garlick and Lee Nishri-Howitt from The Huntington/Speakeasy Stage Co.'s production of "The Band's Visit" joined us for Live Music Friday. Historian Heather Cox Richardson discussed her latest book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America." Michael Curry discussed backlash to DEI efforts in corporate America . He'll also touch on a federal courts ruling that stifles enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, and offer some reflections on public health this world AIDS day. Producer Ian Coss and Jim Kerasiotes (former chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority) joined us to recap the most recent episodes from GBH's The Big Dig podcast.

Best Of BPR 11/30: Free Lunch And A Lousy Commute & Attorney Alejandra Caraballo On Gender...

Today: Would fancy furniture or free coffee – how about money for an EV – get you into the office more days a week? Why are companies so dead set on making in-person work happen? We ask you about the state of work. Then, transgender rights advocate and attorney Alejandra Caraballo joins us to discuss the increasing push for the Supreme Court to consider gender affirming care bans for teens and children, and the rise in hate speech on X, thanks to Elon Musk.

Best Of BPR 11/30: Free Lunch And A Lousy Commute & Attorney Alejandra Caraballo On Gender...

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BPR Full Show 11/30: Not Like Other Men

Chuck Todd returned for his weekly Washington roundup. Andrea Cabral talked about Brookline tobacco bans, debate around classifying the Vermont shooting as a hate crime, and other law & order headlines. Alejandra Caraballo is a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic and LGBT activist. She wrapped up a year of countering anti-trans legislation around the country. Shirley Leung discussed the perks that are bringing office workers back to the office, plus her thoughts on #GivingTuesday, latest on the all-white board of OpenAI, and the opportunity for startups posed by all these empty office space downtown. Odie Henderson talked about his distaste of Hallmark movies and reviewed the new films Napoleon, Dream Scenario, and Maestro.

BPR Full Show 11/30: Not Like Other Men

Chuck Todd returned for his weekly Washington roundup. Andrea Cabral talked about Brookline tobacco bans, debate around classifying the Vermont shooting as a hate crime, and other law & order headlines. Alejandra Caraballo is a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic and LGBT activist. She wrapped up a year of countering anti-trans legislation around the country. Shirley Leung discussed the perks that are bringing office workers back to the office, plus her thoughts on #GivingTuesday, latest on the all-white board of OpenAI, and the opportunity for startups posed by all these empty office space downtown. Odie Henderson talked about his distaste of Hallmark movies and reviewed the new films Napoleon, Dream Scenario, and Maestro.

Best Of BPR 11/29: AI Panel & Et Tu, Man Flu?

Today: Jared Bowen fills in for Jim. We talk about the latest from the fast-evolving world of AI, with Harvard technologist Bruce Schneier & WIRED journalist Wil Knight. And, we're usually pretty pro-science on BPR, but new studies alleging "man flu" is real have us doing our own research: We take a listener survey.

BPR Full Show 11/29: Achoo, "Man Flu"

National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest in the Vermont shooting of three Palestinian students. Food policy writer Corby Kummer discussed the rise in mortadella's popularity (probably thanks to Liliana), and Doritos slapping a silencer on their chips. Boston Globe travel writer Chris Muther discussed baby boomers spending big on travel and his new favorite destination: Switzerland. Will Knight, senior writer at WIRED, and Bruce Schneier, security technologist at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, discussed AI-generated disinformation. Naturalist Sy Montgomery discussed pollution and how climate change is fueling a "feminization" of endangered sea turtles.

BPR Full Show 11/28: Icelandic Phallological Museum

We opened the show by discussing universal basic income with listeners. NBC Sports Boston Anchor/Reporter Trenni Casey dived deep into the Patriots' decline and the future of Belichick. Media Maven Sue O'Connell talked about Elon Musk's recent visit to Israel and more. Keith Lockhart, the maestro behind the Boston Pops joined to celebrate the Holiday Pops' 50th anniversary and get a sneak peek into their magical holiday season. GBH's Jared Bowen discussed his trip to the Icelandic Phallological Museum and more. CNN's chief national correspondent John King discussed Former first lady Rosalynn Carter and more. Should people start eating leftovers from strangers? Even in a restaurant? We asked listeners to give us their thoughts.

Best Of BPR 11/28: Keith Lockhart & Leftover Latkes

Today: Conductor Keith Lockhart discusses the Holiday Pops 50th Anniversary. And we open the lines to ask listeners if they would eat random stranger's leftovers to cut down on food waste.

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