Today on Boston Public Radio:
Attorney General Maura Healey answered questions from listeners, including on criminal justice reform, housing prices skyrocketing and racism from officials in Everett. Healey is attorney general of Massachusetts and a candidate for governor.
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh shared insights from his move to the federal government, and took calls from listeners on income inequality, the state of inflation, workers' rights and more. Walsh is the secretary of labor, and a former mayor of Boston.
James Bennett II discussed the latest news in arts and culture, including praise of the new film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Olivia Rodrigo’s local appearance at Roadrunner and the rise and fall of comedian Dane Cook. Bennett II is GBH’s arts and culture reporter.
Sue O’Connell talked about the baby formula shortage, the faltering future of People Magazine’s print addition, and LGBTQ teachers leaving Florida in the wake of the state’s "Parental Rights in Education" bill, which many have called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News, and contributor to Current, on NBC LX and NECN.
Elena Spencer and Kristo Kondakçi previewed the upcoming “Symphony for Science,” raising money for the Science Club for Girls. Also, orchestra members Sophia Szokolay, Elena Spencer, Victoria Suha, Alan Toda-Ambaras and Leina Xu performed a few pieces. Spencer is co-founder, president and CEO of the Kendall Square Orchestra. Kondakçi is musical director.
We ended the show asking listeners about their workplace nemesis.
