Today on Boston Public Radio:
We started the show by opening the phone lines, talking with listeners about whether they’re reassessing their relationships as we emerge from the pandemic.
Sue O’Connell explained how LGBTQ activists are challenging Boston Pride to diversify its board, and the nationwide debate over involving police in pride. She also talked about George P. Bush announcing his run for attorney general in Texas. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and the South End News, as well as NECN's political commentator and explainer-in-chief.
Emily Rooney shared her thoughts on a government report which found that there was no conclusive evidence that unidentified aerial phenomena were alien spacecraft, but could not identify what the UFOs were. She also previewed tonight’s Beat the Press. Rooney is the host of Beat the Press, which you can watch Friday nights at 7 p.m.
Next, we asked listeners if they would swim in London’s Sky Pool.
Yamiche Alcindor discussed her experiences covering former President Donald Trump and his administration, and her friendship with the late journalist Gwen Ifill. She also talked about her new role as the moderator of Washington Week. Alcindor is the moderator of Washington Week. She is also the White House correspondent for PBS NewsHour, and a political contributor for NBC News and MSNBC.
Callie Crossley talked about Facebook's decision to suspend former President Trump for two years, and shared her thoughts on a veteran’s mic getting cut off during a Memorial Day speech in which he acknowledged Black people’s role in the creation of the holiday. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.
