BPR Full Show 2/18/20: Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the rise of Michael Bloomberg’s 2020 campaign.

NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek discussed Mookie Betts getting traded from the Red Sox to the Dodgers, and new restrictions at the Tokyo Marathon over fears about the coronavirus.

Former State Transportation Secretary James Aloisi and Transportation for Massachusetts Director Chris Dempsey discussed South Station construction, and long-term closures planned this summer for the green line.

Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the impact of coronavirus fears on Chinese restaurants across the U.S., and new research on the health benefits of coffee.

TV writer Bob Thompson discussed the debut of the Black News Channel, reviewed Apple TV’s "Visible,” and the New Hampshire primary edition of “The Conners,” and "Better Call Saul."

CNN’s John King discussed Wednesday night’s Democratic debate, and where the 2020 Democratic candidates stand ahead of Saturday’s Nevada caucuses.

We re-opened our lines to talk with listeners about news on the health benefits of coffee, and how it might affect your relationship with the beverage.