BPR Full Show 3/7/23

Fox News host Tucker Carlson aired “new” footage from the Jan. 6 riot using it to downplay violence and further the narrative that “mainstream media” has lied. How do we confront the alternative facts movement around the Jan. 6 insurrection? We opened the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox joined BPR for the first time to discuss reform initiatives and a rise in violence in Boston Public Schools. Commissioner Cox also commented on why the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency has not sustained civilian complaints against the police department.

Trenni Casey discussed the Celtics blowing a massive point lead against the Nets; the Bruins being the team to beat this year; and a juicy anonymous survey from the NFL Players Association.

Carol Rose discussed why Walgreens is pulling abortion pills from its stores in some states that have threatened legal action, President Biden’s new asylum restrictions and a story in the Boston Globe about local elected officials’ texts.

Violinists Mark and Maggie O’Connor performed at the Boston Public Library for a Live Music Tuesday in advance of their performance at City Winery.

John King discussed the latest national political headlines, including January 6th misinformation, the debt ceiling and the Democratic Party’s attempt to increase support from older voters.

A New York Times piece out today asks the question “is ice the height of domestic luxury?” Since the late 1800s, Americans have been obsessed with ice water, but have we taken it to new levels with fancy molds of varying shapes and flavored infusions? We opened the lines to ask listeners if they are ice-obsessed, or if they prefer a more European, ice-less beverage.