Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by asking listeners if they’re persuaded by the deals of Amazon Prime Day.
Trenni Kusnierek talked about the fourth straight championship win for the Boston Renegades, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe receiving the Presidential Medal of Honor, and Condoleezza Rice’s recent buy-in to the Broncos. Kusnierek is a reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston, and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor.
Carol Rose discussed the direction the Supreme Court of the United States is moving in, and its impact on democracy, particularly concerning an impending decision about gerrymandering. Rose is the executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts.
Andrea Cabral shared some insights about what to expect in the upcoming Jan. 6 hearing, including the ways that former President Donald Trump incited white supremacist groups throughout his election and presidency, and the potential for his prosecution. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and secretary of public safety, and former CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.
We ended the show by turning to coverage of the Jan. 6 hearings.