20: Living Death Positive

Boston Public Radio Podcast

English - January 30, 2020 19:32 - 2 hours - 76.6 MB - ★★★★ - 429 ratings
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Today on Boston Public Radio:

MSNBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd explained what Americans should expect from Thursday's impeachment proceedings, and previewed next week’s Iowa caucus.

Media maven Sue O’Connell discussed ongoing diversity issues within Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, and the Gen. Z/Millennial embrace of death positivity.

We opened lines to hear thoughts from callers on the role Chief Justice John Roberts has played so far in the Senate impeachment trial.

Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed impeachment, and pushback to a decision by Suffolk County D.A. Rachael Rollins to protect a Somali refugee facing deportation.

Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville discussed fallout at Harvard over chemistry department chair Charles Lieber’s undisclosed financial ties to China, and the lone finalist for UMass Boston’s chancellor position.

We aired live audio from Thursday’s impeachment proceedings.