Today on Boston Public Radio:

We began the show by asking listeners what Massachusetts’ paid family and medical leave means to them, as the program comes under threat at the federal level in Congress.

Trenni Kusnierek talked about the Washington State University’s firing of football coach Nick Rolovich after his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and updated listeners on the Red Sox’ progression through the playoffs. Kusnierek is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston, as well as a Boston Public Radio contributor.

Trenni Kusnierek on BPR | Oct. 19, 2021

Christopher Muther previewed New Hampshire’s hottest club, a live music venue in a barn owned by John Davidson in Sandwich. He also discussed the results of J.D. Power’s annual airport satisfaction survey, where Boston’s Logan Airport ranked third to last among mega airports. Muther is a Boston Globe travel columnist and travel writer.

Christopher Muther on BPR | Oct. 19, 2021

Then, we talked with listeners about whether or not they would pay extra to fly on an all-vaccinated flight.

Jonathan Martinis updated listeners on the status of Britney Spears’ case as she seeks to end her conservatorship, and discussed the importance of using her case to raise awareness of other instances of conservatorship abuse. Martinis is Senior Director for Law and Policy with the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and was the lawyer in the 2012 Jenny Hatch guardianship case.

Jonathan Martinis on BPR | Oct. 19, 2021

John King weighed in on the latest political headlines, including updates on Democratic negotiations over President Joe Biden’s spending bill, and what the Virginia’s mayoral race means for Democrats. King is CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.

John King on BPR | Oct. 19, 2021

We ended the show by continuing our conversation with listeners about what they would do to fly on a fully vaccinated flight.