Boston Public Radio Podcast BPR Full Show 4/22/20: Are Grocery Workers Heroes or Victims?
Today on Boston Public Radio:
CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem talked about President Trump’s latest restrictions on immigration, and U.S. governors pushing for what she calls a “careless" reopening of state economies.
MIT economist Jon Gruber discussed structural issues in America's nursing home industry, and how funding problems are exacerbating the crisis for seniors in need of care.
We opened our lines to ask listeners: are you still watching Trump’s daily coronavirus briefings?
We aired live audio from Gov. Baker’s Wednesday press conference.
Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the shortage of protective gear in the U.S., and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s push to reopen nonessential business in his state.
Food writer Corby Kummer discussed whether grocery clerks are heroes or victims in the coronavirus pandemic, and the dubious future of the Whole Foods hot bar.