BPR Full Show 10/9/20: Long-Time Host, First-Time Caller

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened the show by talking with listeners about new legislation, unveiled Friday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, that would establish a Congressional panel with the authority to decide when a president is unfit to lead. 

Beat the Press host Emily Rooney weighed in on the failed attempt by militiamen to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She also talked about the challenges with celebrating Halloween during the coronavirus pandemic, and gave Jim and Margery a debate-themed pop quiz. 

Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the latest news around how the restaurant industry is struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, and why the federal government isn’t doing more to help.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh weighed in on the stalled reopening of Boston Public Schools, discussed how he’s preparing for the looming eviction moratorium, and responded to questions from listeners as part of our monthly “Ask the Mayor” series. 

Under the Radar host Callie Crossley offered her take on Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate and the vitriol brought against Sen. Kamala Harris from critics on the right. She also touched on the surprisingly close Senate race in South Carolina, and previewed this week’s edition of Under the Radar. 

Closing out the show, we opened lines to talk with listeners about that fly that landed on Vice President Mike Pence’s head at Tuesday night’s debate.