Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on the state of ‘Jeopardy!’ after Amy Schneider continued her streak to become the second-place record holder for consecutive game wins.
Trenni Kusnierek talked about the athletes taking extreme caution around COVID-19 before the Beijing Olympics, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Buffalo Bills Sunday night. Kusnierek is a reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor.
Mass. Senate President Karen Spilka discussed the state Legislature moving forward with a $55 million COVID-19 response bill, and the possibility of passing same-day voter registration in the state. Spilka is president of the State Senate.
Billy Baker shared the challenges of making friends in adulthood, especially for men. Baker is a Boston Globe reporter. His memoir, “We Need To Hang Out,” is out in paperback Tuesday.
Bob Luz talked about how the restaurant industry has been impacted by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s indoor vaccine mandate. Luz is President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.
We then opened the phone lines, asking listeners about their experiences with the indoor vaccine mandate.
John King updated us on the latest political headlines, from rising tension between Russia and Ukraine to former Attorney General Bill Barr’s cooperation with the Jan. 6 committee. King is CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.
We ended the show by talking with listeners about the challenges of making and keeping friends as an adult.
