# BPR Full Show 8/14/26: Rick Steves Joins Us

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Podcast: [Boston Public Radio Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-public-radio-podcast-740829)
Published: 2026-08-14T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_154_00673803-1866-4900-b4d1-aa53384ee996&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wgbh.org%2F154%2Ffeed-rss.xml
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Shirley Leung discusses a new family wealth survey that finds continued and massive wealth gaps by racial group. Plus, the progressive cities slashing their affordable housing mandates. Live Music Friday with Rhett Price. European travel guru Rick Steves updates us on his recent trip, what it's like being an American abroad, and how to select the right restaurant while traveling. Sue O'Connell zooms in to discuss the latest re: Lindsay Clancy trial.

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