BPR Full Show 7/21/20: The Election Question

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened lines to ask listeners: do you have concerns about the prospect of a “warp speed” coronavirus vaccine?

NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek talked about San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s decision to kneel during the National Anthem at a Monday night game, and the latest headlines around how sports leagues are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Journalist Daffodil Altan talked about her latest project for FRONTLINE, a documentary titled “COVID’s Hidden Toll,” that reckons with the treatment of meat packing industry and farm workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Charles Stewart III, Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science at MIT, discussed mail-in voting preparedness and other election security questions ahead of the November election.

Bay State Banner Senior Editor Yawu Miller talked about the state of Mass. police reform, and recounted his experience being questioned by Boston Police officers while reporting on Boston Police.

CNN’s John King talked about the president’s return to coronavirus press briefings, and other national headlines.

We opened our lines to talk with listeners about your expectations for the president reprisal of the coronavirus press briefings.