20: Not Your Father's St. Patrick's Day

Boston Public Radio Podcast

English - February 28, 2020 19:23 - 2 hours - 75.6 MB - ★★★★ - 429 ratings
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Today on Boston Public Radio:

Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius discussed her vision for improving the city’s school system, and responded to questions from callers.

“Beat the Press” host Emily Rooney discussed the media hype around whether Tom Brady will leave the Patriots, and read us her weekly list of fixations and fulminations.

Boston Globe writer Shirley Leung discussed the impact of coronavirus fears on Boston’s economy, and the “democratization of coffee” at Panera Bread.

“Under the Radar” host Callie Crossley discussed President Trump’s latest appeals to Black voters, and Hillary Clinton’s new podcast.

Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart discussed the Pop’s upcoming spring season, his 25 years at its helm, and the legacy of composer John Williams.

WGBH's A Celtic Sojourn host Brian O’Donovan and multi-instrumentalist Torrin Ryan joined us for our weekly news quiz, to promote WGBH’s 12th annual A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn.