BPR Full Show 5/8/20: And Now... Murder Hornets

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Sen. Ed Markey discussed his latest stimulus proposal in the Senate, and what he thinks about corporate liability protections in the age of coronavirus.

We opened our lines to talk with listeners about murder hornets, coronavirus, historic unemployment, and everything else that’s horrible right now.

*Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney aired her grievances over the fact that golf courses got reopening priority over tennis courts, and read a murder hornet-themed list of fixations and fulminations.

*Under the Radar *host Callie Crossley discussed the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, as well as the latest news around Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden.

Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung assessed Gov. Charlie Baker’s approach to reopening businesses in Massachusetts, and talked about the toll quarantine is wreaking on the state's economy.

Writer and journalist Iris Krasnow discussed her new memoir, “Camp Girls: Fireside Lessons on Friendship, Courage, and Loyalty."

We opened our lines to get nostalgic with listeners about your summer camp experiences.