Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updated us on the latest political headlines, from debates over repealing the filibuster to the link between former President Donald Trump’s comments on COVID-19 and violence against Asian Americans. Todd is the moderator of “Meet The Press” on NBC, host of “Meet The Press Daily” on MSNBC and political director for NBC News.
Next, we opened the phone lines to talk with listeners about the rise in violence against Asian Americans.
Andrea Cabral shared her thoughts on New York District Attorney Cy Vance’s investigation into Trump’s taxes and weighed in on Massachusetts’ compassionate release law. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She’s currently CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.
We asked listeners what they’ll use as an excuse to get out of obligations once the pandemic ends.
Andy Ihnatko explained the environmental impact of bitcoin and streaming services. He also discussed craft printing company Cricut’s decision to back off of a retroactive subscription fee for device owners. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger posting at Ihnatko.com.
Shirley Leung discussed the rise in violence against Asian Americans and shared her thoughts on the spa and massage parlor shootings in Georgia. She also talked about Gov. Charlie Baker’s declining approval rates. Leung is a business columnist for The Boston Globe.
