Trump Jumps From Tragedy To Midterms-Mode
As the nation grapples with the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue, President Trump’s visit to the city underscored public discontent with his leadership. Several Jewish leaders and Pittsburgh's mayor asked Trump to postpone, national leaders from both parties declined to attend with him, and the President, who was met protestors, made no public statements. Then today, after a brief Twitter mention of his visit, Trump turned full-force back to his midterm talking-point: immigration. He will likely remain focused on that theme during his eight-state, 11-rally tour ahead of election day. Meanwhile, Democrats are sending out their heavy hitters — Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Oprah, among others — to get out the vote, all while the party wrestles internally between its progressive and centrist elements.
Jim Braude was joined by Alan Solomont, dean of the Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University and former ambassador to Spain; and former Massachusetts treasurer Joe Malone.
Young Adult Caregivers
It’s never easy, but it happens in a lot of families: that moment in time when children and parents switch roles. Today, of the 40 million people who give unpaid care to family or friends, about a quarter are in their twenties and thirties. And as Elise Brown reports, this new generation is changing the face of caregiving.
Boston Symphony Orchestra’s New Season
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's new season is starting off with a bang. They're coming off a triumphant eight-city, 12-concert European tour, which took them from Paris to Amsterdam, not to mention a stop in the UK, where music director Andris Nelsons was named an honorary Officer of the British Empire. Jim Braude was joined by Sir Andris Nelsons and BSO President and CEO Mark Volpe.
IMHO: Halloween Is Not For Everyone
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on why he is proud to be the Grinch of Halloween.
