Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updated us on the increasing number of GOP members calling for the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., from her leadership role in the Republican caucus. Todd is the moderator of “Meet The Press” on NBC, host of “Meet The Press Daily" on MSNBC and the political director for NBC News.
We then talked with listeners about the state of the GOP as Cheney loses support in the party.
Andrea Cabral shared her thoughts on the trial of former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia and the latest updates in the Sean Ellis case. She also discussed the controversy surrounding a juror in the Derek Chauvin trial after photos of him wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt and attending the 2020 March on Washington surfaced. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She’s currently CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.
Rep. Richard Neal discussed President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan, focusing on rail service improvements in Massachusetts. He also talked about his plan to make the child tax credit expansion permanent. Neal, a Democrat, is chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. He represents Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District.
Next, we asked listeners how they feel about raising taxes for corporations and individuals who make over $400,000 a year.
Sy Montgomery previewed her latest book, “ The Hummingbirds’ Gift: Wonder, Beauty And Renewal On Wings,” and talked about veterinarians’ reluctance to handle hummingbirds due to their fragile bodies. Montgomery is a journalist, naturalist and a BPR contributor.
We ended the show by talking with listeners about the growing number of people who opt to shower once a week.
