BPR Full Show: Give Me a Hand
Publisher |
WGBH
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Apr 22, 2021
Episode Duration |
02:44:14

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, from the Derek Chauvin trial verdict to state efforts to reform police departments. Todd is the moderator of “Meet the Press” on NBC, host of “Meet the Press Daily" on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC News.

Next, we ask listeners about how they’re trying to become more eco-friendly in their everyday life.

Andrea Cabral discusses the release of redacted internal affairs documents on the child sexual abuse allegations against ex-Boston police officer and union leader Patrick Rose. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She’s currently the CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.

David Abel previews his new documentary “Entangled,” which looks at how climate change exacerbated a battle between the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the lobster industry. Abel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the Boston Globe. Along with Andy Laub, he’s written, directed and produced the documentary film “Entangled.” It airs tonight  at 9 p.m. EST on GBH’s WORLD channel.

Kobie Evans talks about how the pandemic impacted Pure Oasis, Boston’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, which opened two weeks before the COVID-19-imposed lockdown. He also discusses the obstacles other states are facing in legalizing marijuana. Evans co-owns Pure Oasis, Boston’s first recreational marijuana dispensary.

Jared Bowen discusses the documentary “Crip Camp,” which is nominated for an Oscar, and the American Heritage Museum in Stowe, Massachusetts. Bowen is GBH’s executive arts editor and the host of Open Studio.

We wrap up the show by talking with listeners about Amazon’s new program that would allow customers to pay by scanning their palms at select Whole Foods stores.

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