Today on Boston Public Radio:

We began the show by asking listeners their thoughts on incentives and disincentives to raise vaccination rates, like the allure of free doughnuts and the drawback of higher health insurance rates.

Bill McKibben reviewed the apocalyptic climate film “Don’t Look Up,” and talked about the state of climate change as parts of the world see record temperatures. McKibben is co-founder of 350.org and the author of numerous books about climate change. His latest book is “Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?”

Bill McKibben on BPR | Jan. 14, 2022

Callie Crossley talked about Maya Angelou becoming the first Black woman to appear on a United States quarter, laws requiring beauticians to undergo domestic violence prevention training, and Oreos turning 110 years old. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.

Callie Crossley on BPR | Jan. 14, 2022

Andy Ihnatko explained a chip shortage affecting printer companies, and allegations of bullying over green and blue chat bubbles on iPhones. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger, posting at Ihnatko.com.

Andy Ihnatko on BPR | Jan. 14, 2022

Christopher Muther shared tips on weighing the risks of travel with COVID-19 cases on the rise, the costs and benefits of travel insurance, and why he loves Ronnie Spector. Muther is a Boston Globe travel columnist and travel writer.

Christopher Muther on BPR | Jan. 14, 2022

Sue O’Connell discussed Amy Schneider becoming the first woman to break $1 million on "Jeopardy!" and Buckingham Palace forcing Prince Andrew to relinquish military and honorific titles amid a sexual-abuse lawsuit and ties with Jeffrey Epstein. 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.

Sue O'Connell on BPR | Jan. 14, 2022

We ended the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on an email platform that intentionally slows down email delivery to provide a work-life balance.