Boston Public Radio Podcast BPR Full Show 2/9/21: Senate Impeachment Trial, Day One
Today on Boston Public Radio:
Washington Post op-ed columnist EJ Dionne weighs in on former President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, and whether Republicans will choose to associate with Trump and the violence that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He also spoke on hopes for bipartisanship in the Biden administration.
Next, we open phone lines to discuss former President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial.
Harvard professor Danielle Allen offers her views on how the country can come back from the Jan. 6 Capitol siege. She also argues for universal mandatory voter participation, and discusses her potential Mass. gubernatorial run.
Next, we speak with listeners on about whether they’re willing to listen to the views of those on the opposite side of the political spectrum.
Sen. Jeff Flake speaks on former President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, and why he thinks it may be a turning point for the Republican party. He also offers some predictions on how impeachment proceedings might play out among Republicans.
We wrap up the show by opening phone lines to talk with listeners about the state of the GOP.