Boston Public Radio Full Show 08/01/19: Squad Up

Today on Boston Public Radio:

• NBC's Chuck Todd joined us on the line to recap the 2020 Democratic debates the past two nights.

• Did you watch the debate last night or did you decide to tune it out? We opened the lines to ask our listeners about their debate opinions.

• Criminal justice analyst Andrea Cabral discussed the 2020 Democratic candidates' criminal justice reform plans.

• Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined us to discuss President Donald Trump's racist rhetoric and her take on the debates.

• We opened the lines again to continue the conversation with our listeners about the debates the past two nights.

• Medical ethicist Art Caplan explained the 2020 Democratic candidates' health care plans.

• Media maven Sue O'Connell spoke about Justin Trudeau making history by visiting a gay bar for Canada Pride.

• Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed Herman Melville's writing habits.