Today on Boston Public Radio:

Art Caplan updates listeners on all things Omicron and the growing mental health crisis as the pandemic continues. Caplan is director of the division of medical ethics at the New York University School of Medicine.

Then, we ask listeners their social norms around tipping and if the pandemic has changed their tipping practices.

Gov. Charlie Baker talks about his new COVID-19 plans as the Omicron variant spreads, including activating the national guard to support hospitals and the status of an app that would verify vaccination. He also weighs in on Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent stabilization plans and the Statehouse voting on allocating the ARPA funding. Baker is governor of Massachusetts.

Then, we ask listeners their reactions to the latest news on Omicron and new pandemic regulations and precautions.

Mayor Michelle Wu takes questions from listeners on her new vaccine requirements in the city, her transportation goals and the status of free COVID-19 test kit distribution. Wu is mayor of Boston.