BPR Full Show 5/22/20: Asking the Mayor

Today on Boston Public Radio:

– We opened our lines to talk with listeners about how you’re planning to spend this upcoming Memorial Day. 

– Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the Trump administrations crackdown on food stamp recipients, and the emergence of “walktails” for people looking to socialize while social distancing. 

– Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about his harrowing experience at a nudist resort in the early 90’s, and his recent column on “the revenge of the coronavirus nerds."

– Boston Mayor Marty Walsh called in for “Ask the Mayor,” where he discussed his administration’s measured approach to reopening the city, and responded to questions from listeners. 

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

– We reopened our lines to continue to coronavirus conversation with listeners.