BPR Full Show: Foraging, ice fishing and other first-hand food

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We begin the show by asking listeners their thoughts on the push to switch to electric cars.

Then, we re-air a segment with environmentalist Bill McKibben about the United States’ lack of action on climate policy.

Callie Crossley discusses the 10-year-old rape victim in Ohio who went to Indiana for an abortion, and the launch of 988, a new suicide and crisis hotline. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.

Sue O’Connell reflects on the life and legacy of Ivana Trump, former President Donald Trump’s first wife, and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin sinking President Joe Biden’s climate legislation. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and the South End News, as well as NECN's political commentator and explainer-in-chief.

Tamar Haspel previews her book on growing food, and tells stories from a year spent foraging. Haspel is a James Beard Award–winning columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new book “To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, and Dinner in Your Own Backyard.”

Catie Curtis plays a few of her songs, including “Dad's Yard,” “April in Boston” and “Kiss That Counted.” Curtis is a singer and songwriter. She’ll be playing alongside Maya Sharp at the Ground Floor in Freeport Maine on July 22, and on Saturday July 23rd at the Natick Center for the Arts.

Then, we talk with listeners about their efforts to grow their own food.