Today on Boston Public Radio:

We begin the show by talking with listeners about how they’re handling the current political divide in America.

Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo shares how he would bring his previous experience as a public defender to the role of Suffolk County District Attorney if elected. He also discusses the need for transparency in the case of former Boston police officer Patrick Rose. Arroyo is a Boston City Councilor. He’s running to be Suffolk County District Attorney.

Callie Crossley talks about Harini Logan’s win at the 2022 Scripps Spelling Bee, and Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant. She also shared her thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg stepping down from her role as COO of Meta. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.

Barbara Lynch shares her thoughts on the state of the restaurant industry, and called for student loan forgiveness for the next generation of restaurant workers. Lynch is a James Beard Award-winning chef, and the restarauter behind No. 9 Park, Menton, Sportello, and others. In 2017, she was one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people, and is a Druker Award recipient.

Art Caplan talks about President Joe Biden’s response to the baby formula shortage, and the scientists that have successfully transplanted a 3D-printed ear. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City.

Erin Caldwell talks about Dorchester’s first annual Dorchfest, while pop singer Rosa Cesario, acoustic singer-songwriter Tim Pitoniak, and hip-hop/spoken word artist Paul Willis performed live at the Boston Public Library.

In honor of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, we host the annual Boston Public Radio Spelling Bee for listeners.