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Boston Public Radio Podcast

English - December 20, 2019 20:23 - 2 hours - 75.7 MB - ★★★★ - 429 ratings
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Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened the lines to callers to hear about your favorite holiday traditions.

Emily Rooney, host of WGBH News' Beat The Press, joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joined for our monthly edition of “Ask The Mayor.” He discussed updates to the Trust Act, new space-saver rules for the winter, and his views on Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s push to decriminalize prostitution.

Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed a Waltham holding company adding a female director to its all-male boardroom, and why she thinks Gov. Charlie Baker ought to put his plans to sell Hynes Convention Center on pause.

Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discussed a smartphone app to help parents find Black Santas, and holiday movies to watch if you’re avoiding the Hallmark channel.

David Waters and Brian Hillmer from Community Servings joined us for a year-end news quiz.