Today on Boston Public Radio:
Sen. Ed Markey discussed the future of climate legislation in Congress, and called for reforming the Supreme Court and abolishing the filibuster.
Then, we opened the phone lines, asking listeners if it’s time to expand the Supreme Court.
Julia Hopkins explained the focus of her “Emerald Tutu” project, which would create a skirt of floating greenery along the most vulnerable parts of Boston’s shore. Hopkins is an assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University, and on a team of researchers hoping to install an “Emerald Tutu” along the city’s coast.
Ryan Landry shared his current projects, from recent paintings to upcoming performances. Landry is a playwright, actor, songwriter, painter and canned tomato influencer.
Adam Conover joined us ahead of his upcoming performances at Laugh Boston, to talk about his new Netflix show “The G Word with Adam Conover” and reflect on the end of his comedy series “Adam Ruins Everything.” Conover is a self-described investigative comedian.
Sue O’Connell talked about the obstacles to gender equity in the workplace. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News, and contributor to Current, on NBC L-X and NECN.
We ended the show by asking listeners if they’ve ever napped at work.
