Today on Boston Public Radio:

We began the show by talking with listeners about President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 package.

Michelle Singletary discussed how this year’s tax season could play out with the addition of stimulus checks. She also talked about the new Netflix show “Marriage Or Mortgage.” Singletary is a nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, whose award-winning column "The Color Of Money" provides insight into the world of personal finance.

Michelle Singletary on BPR | March 8, 2021

Trenni Kusnierek spoke about Maia Chaka making history as the first Black woman to serve as an NFL game official and allegations of sexism at the Golf Channel. Kusnierek is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor.

Trenni Kusnierek on BPR | March 8, 2021

Bob Thompson recapped Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. He also shared his thoughts on the Disney+ series “WandaVision.” Thompson is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Bob Thompson on BPR | March 8, 2021

Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett weighed in on Gov. Charlie Baker’s plans to reopen Massachusetts and the issue of vaccine inequity in the state. She also responded to questions and comments from listeners. Gergen Barnett teaches in the Department of Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Medical School.

Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett on BPR | March 8, 2021