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BPR Full Show: I Need My Space
Publisher |
WGBH
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Jun 11, 2021
Episode Duration |
02:41:24

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We begin the show by asking listeners what perks their offices could give to get them back at the workplace.

Sue O’Connell updates us on the leadership shakeup at Boston Pride, and the Boston City Council’s vote to change its rules so that they can remove a council president by a two-thirds vote. She also shares her thoughts on the Department of Justice (DOJ) stating that they would “vigorously” defend federally-funded religious schools in a case on LGBT+ discrimination. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and the South End News, as well as NECN's political commentator and explainer-in-chief.

Emily Rooney weighs in on Jeffrey Toobin’s reinstatement at CNN, and talks about the announcement of an independent review into the 2010 police-involved death of college student DJ Henry. She also shared her famous list. Rooney is the host of Beat the Press, which you can watch Friday nights at 7 p.m.

Brian Stelter speaks about the relationship between Fox News, its viewers, and former President Donald Trump, and the network’s coverage of the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 Capitol attacks. Stelter is the media correspondent for CNN, and the anchor of “Reliable Sources.” His new book is Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.

Andy Ihnatko talks about Apple’s new Mail Privacy Protection, which stops email pixel tracking. He also explains the antitrust legislation that Democrats are preparing against multiple tech giants. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger, posting at Ihnatko.com.

Callie Crossley discusses the resignation of two Boston School Committee members after their texts were made public, and talks about viral graduation stories from across the nation. She also previews the latest edition of Under the Radar. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.

We end the show by talking with listeners about the auction of a Blue Origin ticket that would give them a seat next to Jeff Bezos on his trip to space.

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