BPR Full Show: To bike or not to bike
Publisher |
WGBH
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Jan 11, 2022
Episode Duration |
02:44:26

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We begin the show by asking listeners about the debate between in person and remote learning as Omicron surges.

Michael Curry updates listeners on how community health centers are responding to Omicron, and the state of schools as cases rise. Curry is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and a member of Gov. Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 vaccine advisory group. He’s also a member of the national NAACP board of directors and chair of the board’s advocacy and policy committee.

Trenni Kusnierek talks about a U.S. speedskater giving her winter olympics spot to a teammate, and the Yankees promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager of their minor league Tampa team, becoming the first woman working as full-time manager of a major league affiliated team. Kusnierek is a reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston, and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor.

Ali Noorani discusses why President Joe Biden hasn’t been able to take action on former President Donald Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy, and population slowdown in the U.S. Noorani is the president and chief executive officer of the National Immigration Forum. His forthcoming book is “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants.”

Cindy Hughes shares the impact of eliminating parking spots in favor of bike lanes on her business in Cambridge. Cindy Hughes is co-founder of Fast Phil’s barbershop on Mass Ave in Cambridge.

Then, we ask listeners their thoughts on bike lanes versus parking spots in Cambridge.

John King updates listeners on the latest national politics headlines, including the state of voting rights legislation and opinions on term limits. King is CNN's Chief National Correspondent and anchor of "Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.

We end the show by asking listeners their opinions on term limits.

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