BPR Full Show 1/28/21: Who You Gonna Call?

Today on Boston Public Radio:

NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd weighs in on the members of the GOP aligning with former President Trump on impeachment, and talks about frustration with what he describes as “fact-deserts” throughout much of the U.S. He also discusses the challenge for President Biden in negotiating with Republican leadership to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

Next, we open lines to talk with listeners about your experiences using state government resources to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations.

Former Suffolk County sheriff and secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral discusses her concerns with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green’s history of supporting QAnon and other dangerous conspiracy theories. She also talks about Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group who was revealed by Reuters to be a former government informant, and weighs in on a recent flurry of anti-protest bills from GOP congressional leaders.

GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen recaps his hours-long experience trying to get his father a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. He also discusses the reopening of museums and movie theaters in Boston, reviews the new Claude Monet exhibit at the MFA, and talked about the ongoing light show at the Hatch Shell.

Mass. A.G. Maura Healey returns for our monthly edition of “Ask the A.G.” She speaks about the abrupt resignation of Boston Police Commissioner William Gross, the complicated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Mass., as well as the status of her office's ongoing investigation into a road rage incident concerning Suffolk County D.A. Rachael Rollins. As always, Healey also responds to questions and comments from listeners.