BPR Full Show: So Long, Smartphone

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We began the show by asking listeners whether the results of the 2022 midterm elections are a sign of the Republican Party’s split from former President Donald Trump.

Lindsay Andon, Dave Shanahan, and Scott Cousland joined us to talk about Project ComeBack, a local nonprofit that pairs veterans with rescue horses in order to mutually heal. Andon is the founder of Project ComeBack. Shahan is a veteran who spent 9 years in the National Guard and was deployed in Afghanistan. Cousland is a veteran with nearly a decade of serving.

Callie Crossley discussed Stacey Abrahams’ recent election loss, and shared her thoughts on ongoing legal troubles for both Harvey Weinstein and Alex Jones. Crossley is the host of GBH's Under the Radar.

Shirley Leung talked about layoffs at major tech companies, such as Meta and Twitter. Leung is a business columnist for the Boston Globe.

Sue O’Connell weighed in on the so-called “Rainbow Wave” in the 2022 midterm elections, with numerous LGBTQ+ candidates winning elections. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News, and contributor to Current on NBC LX and NECN.

Tiny Habits joined us for a Live Music Friday at our studios in Brighton. Tiny Habits is Judah Mayowa, Maya Rae, and Cinya Khan.

We ended the show by talking with listeners about ditching social media and smartphones for good.