Today on Boston Public Radio:
Jon Gruber argued that we should be grateful for COVID-19 vaccine innovation and shouldn’t be hesitant to get vaccinated. He also shared his thoughts on whether employers should require their employees to get vaccinated before returning to work. Gruber is the Ford Professor of Economics at MIT. He was instrumental in creating both the Massachusetts health-care reform and the Affordable Care Act. His latest book is “Jump-Starting America How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth And The American Dream.”
Next, we opened the phone lines, asking listeners if they could celebrate the scientific achievements of COVID-19 vaccines despite the bumpy vaccine rollout.
Art Caplan talked about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end the state’s mask mandate, along with the religious debate over vaccines. Caplan is director of the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University School of Medicine.
We heard what listeners had to say about Gov. Charlie Baker’s announcement that K-12 teachers, school staff and childcare workers are now eligible for vaccination.
Derek DelGaudio discussed the roles identity and illusion play in his work, along with the thought process behind his film “In & Of Itself.” DelGaudio is a writer and artist. His latest book is “Amoralman: A True Story And Other Lies.” his film, “In & Of Itself,” is on Hulu.
Shirley Leung explained how the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance is struggling to deal with the needs brought on by the pandemic. She also spoke about the new capacity allowances for Massachusetts restaurants and the Baker administration’s announcement that it will prioritize vaccinating K-12 teachers, school staff and childcare workers. Leung is a business columnist for The Boston Globe.
