BPR Full Show: Thank You Culture

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Chuck Todd weighs in on the blowback from Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers lying about his vaccination status, and updates listeners on the latest political headlines, including 13 House Republicans voting for the infrastructure bill. Todd is the moderator of “Meet the Press,” host of “Meet the Press Daily” on MSNBC and the political director for NBC News.

Then, we ask listeners their thoughts on the floundering state of bipartisanship, and how -- or if -- we should work to bring the country together.

Andrea Cabral provides updates on the latest in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, and mob members starting podcasts. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and the former Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She is currently the CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.

Former Army Captain Erik Edstrom shares his experiences in the military, including how he helped get his interpreter out of Afghanistan, and where he thinks the government has gone wrong when it comes to the military. Edstrom was born and raised in Stoughton, Mass., and graduated from West Point and deployed to combat in Afghanistan as an infantry officer. He’s also a senior fellow at the Eisenhower Media Network. His latest book is “Un-American: A Soldier’s Reckoning of our Longest War.”

Then, we talk with listeners about the military-civilian divide, and whether a year of mandatory service would unite the country.

Cassie Piuma talks about how her Somerville restaurant Sarma fared throughout the pandemic. Piuma is a multi-time James Beard Nominee for Best Chef in the Northeast and the Chef and Owner of Sarma in Somerville, which was named Boston’s Best Restaurant by Boston Magazine.

We end the show by talking with listeners about the work-life balance, and if employers should be allowed to contact their employees after hours.