Today on Boston Public Radio:

We began the show by talking with listeners about getting to know your neighbors.

Shirley Leung talked about the housing groups calling for $3.2 billion in aid for Mass. renters, and concern over sports betting at Plainridge Park Casino due to the casino’s connection with Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy. Leung is a business columnist for The Boston Globe.

Shirley Leung on BPR | Dec. 15, 2022

Andrea Cabral discussed Jack Smith’s appointment to serve as special counsel for the Department of Justice’s investigations into former President Donald Trump. She also talked about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s recent arrest in the Bahamas. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and the former secretary of public safety in Massachusetts.

Andrea Cabral on BPR | Dec. 15, 2022

Jared Bowen shared his latest local arts and cultural rundown, focusing on Moonbox’s “Torch Song” and “Life of Pi,” adapted for Broadway. Bowen is GBH’s executive arts editor.

Jared Bowen on BPR | Dec. 15, 2022

Brian and Lindsay O’Donovan, Jenna Worden, and Karan Casey joined us to discuss this year’s “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.” Brian O’Donovan and wife Lindsay O’Donovan, artistic director Jenna Worden and vocalist Karan Casey are in this year’s “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.” For more information and to get tickets, go to ChristmasCeltic.com.

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn on BPR | Dec. 15, 2022

We ended the show by talking with listeners about where they’re shopping for holiday presents.