Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners about the debate between in-person and remote learning as COVID-19 cases hit an all-time high nationwide.
Michael Curry updated listeners on how community health centers are responding to the omicron variant, and the state of schools as cases rise. Curry is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and a member of Gov. Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 vaccine advisory group. He’s also a member of the national NAACP board of directors and chair of the board’s advocacy and policy committee.
Trenni Kusnierek talked about a U.S. speedskater giving her winter Olympics spot to a teammate, and the Yankees promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager of their minor league Tampa team, becoming the first woman working as full-time manager of a major league–affiliated team. Kusnierek is a reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston, and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor.
Ali Noorani discussed why President Joe Biden hasn’t been able to take action on former President Donald Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy, and the slowdown in U.S. population growth. Noorani is the president and chief executive officer of the National Immigration Forum. His forthcoming book is “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants.”
Cindy Hughes shared the impact of eliminating parking spots in favor of bike lanes on her business in Cambridge. Cindy Hughes is co-founder of Fast Phil’s barbershop on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge.
Then, we asked listeners their thoughts on bike lanes versus parking spots in Cambridge.
John King updated listeners on the latest national politics headlines, including the state of voting rights legislation and opinions on term limits. King is CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.
We ended the show by asking listeners their opinions on term limits.
