The reviews are in on President Donald Trump’s first speech to Congress. Polls show a majority of Americans approved of the speech, which was heavy on promises. In his address, Trump laid out a list of principles he wants Congress to follow when it comes to repealing and replacing the federal health care law, as well as his vision for revamping the country’s infrastructure and reforming the immigration system. To help recap the president’s speech, Jim Braude (@jimbraude) is joined by State Representative and Republican national committee woman Keiko Orrall (@KeikoOrrall) , former Attorney General and partner at Foley Hoag Martha Coakley (@marthacoakley) , and Harvard Institute for Politics fellow and former Republican congressman from Connecticut, Chris Shays.
WGBH News’ Adam Reilly (@reillyadam) reports on an innovative program which gets involved with middle schoolers early in order to ensure they’re ready for the challenges of high school.
The fate of the Citgo sign - a Boston icon - is in jeopardy. Shinning high above Beacon Street, the building on which the neon sign sits atop has fallen under new owners, who want to charge Citgo Petroleum Corporation ten times the amount too keep the spot. Berklee College professor and owner of Save Ourselves Productions, Larry Watson (@BerkleeCollege), and executive director of the Boston Preservation Alliance, Greg Galer (@BOSPreservation), joined Jim to share their perspective on the battle over the sign’s future.
Jim weighs in on a workplace perk for the ages that’s up for consideration in Sweden.
