Today on Boston Public Radio:
Chuck Todd updated us on the latest political headlines, from the Derek Chauvin trial verdict to state efforts to reform police departments. Todd is moderator of “Meet the Press” on NBC, host of “Meet the Press Daily" on MSNBC and political director for NBC News.
Next, we asked listeners about how they’re trying to become more eco-friendly in their everyday life.
Andrea Cabral discussed the release of redacted internal affairs documents on the child sexual abuse allegations against ex-Boston police officer and union leader Patrick Rose Sr. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She’s currently the CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.
David Abel previewed his new documentary, “Entangled,” which looks at how climate change exacerbated a battle between the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the lobster industry. Abel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Boston Globe. Along with Andy Laub, he’s written, directed and produced the documentary film “Entangled.” It airs tonight at 9 p.m. on GBH’s World channel.
Kobie Evans talked about how the pandemic has impacted Pure Oasis, Boston’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, which opened two weeks before the coronavirus lockdown began. He also discussed the obstacles other states are facing in legalizing marijuana. Evans co-owns Pure Oasis.
Jared Bowen discussed the documentary “Crip Camp,” which is nominated for an Oscar. He also discussed the American Heritage Museum, in Stowe, Massachusetts. Bowen is GBH’s executive arts editor and the host of Open Studio.
We wrapped up the show by talking with listeners about Amazon’s new program that allows customers to pay by scanning their palms at select Whole Foods stores.
