Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan talked about the Supreme Court’s upholding of the new Texas abortion law and an Ohio judge protecting hospital patients from the latest controversial and off-label COVID-19 treatment: the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin. He also weighed in on conflicting attitudes about vaccine booster shots. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City.
Then, we heard listeners’ opinions on boycotting businesses that have not spoken out against the new Texas abortion law.
Andrew Bacevich weighed in on who should take responsibility for the crisis in Afghanistan, the United States’ standing in the world 20 years after 9/11 and what service to the country should look like. Bacevich is the President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History at Boston University and author of “The Age of Illusions: How America Squandered Its Cold War Victory.”
State Rep. Mike Connolly discussed his bill looking into reversing the state’s happy hour ban, which he hopes could help restaurants bounce back from COVID-19. Connolly represents the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ 26th Middlesex district, which comprises East Cambridge and East Somerville.
Laura Sullivan shared insights from her reporting on the Red Cross’ work in Haiti and how the organization only built six homes in the country after raising half a billion dollars following the 2010 earthquake. She also talked about how to best support people in Haiti by donating to local organizations. Sullivan is an investigative correspondent for NPR who reported extensively on the Red Cross in 2015.
Shirley Leung gave an update on the latest business headlines, including business leaders’ opinions on the mayor’s race, and a $50 million family donation to the UMass system. She also discussed how requesting housekeeping at hotels can keep staff employed. Leung is a business columnist for The Boston Globe and a BPR contributor.
Then, we talked with listeners about the current coin shortage and the challenges of parking and paying for laundry.
