Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened phone and text lines to check in with parents and teachers about school vacation week, and the struggle balancing work and childcare.
Trenni Casey discussed sexual assault allegations raised by local Olympic runner Lynn Jennings against her former coach. She also spoke on Joe Mazzulla becoming the Celtics’ new head coach, and blowback to a sexist joke made by golf star Tiger Woods. Casey is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston, and a Boston Public Radio contributor.
Jared Bowen reacted to a recently shattered dog balloon sculpture by acclaimed artist Jeff Koons. He also talked about a coffee shop-slash-motorcycle art exhibit in Roxbury, and some other local happenings in the world of arts and culture. Bowen is GBH's executive arts editor and host of Open Studio.
Jack Lepiarz spoke about transitioning from the world of radio host to Guinness World Record–holding whipper and TikTok star. He also demonstrated his talents on a piece of pasta held by host Jim Braude. Lepiarz performs under the name Jacques Ze Whipper on tour and on TikTok, with details on upcoming shows at JackTheWhipper.com.
Susan Goldberg spoke about her vision for the future of GBH as a news and public media organization, three months into her tenure as president and CEO.
John King discussed President Joe Biden’s speech in Warsaw, Poland, marking a year of war in Ukraine. He also spoke about Fox News host Tucker Carlson getting access to hours of Jan. 6 security camera footage. King is CNN’s chief National Correspondent and anchor of "Inside Politics."
We closed out Tuesday’s show by opening phone and text lines to hear listener’s thoughts on war in Ukraine, one year into the conflict.
