BPR Full Show 5/14/20: Re: Reopening

Today on Boston Public Radio:

NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about the influence of conspiracy theories and misinformation on the upcoming election, and his thoughts on whether House Republicans are going back Nancy Pelosi’s new coronavirus relief package. 

Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the latest news around former national security advisor Michael Flynn’s perjury charges, and whether former Trump Campaign manager Paul Manafort deserved to be released from prison over fears he might contract COVID-19.

We opened our lines to ask listeners if you’re ready to see local businesses begin to reopen. 

We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. 

We continued the conversation about reopening Massachusetts with listeners. 

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell called in to talk about his plans for how and when to reopen his city. 

Food writer Corby Kummer broke down his guidelines for reopening restaurants.