BPR Full Show: Best In Show

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened the show by taking phone calls on Thursday’s Gubernatorial Debate between Democrat Maura Healey and Republican Geoff Diehl to get our listeners’ opinion on the respective candidates ahead of the general election on Nov. 8.

Tibisay Zea of The World and Rafael Ulloa, the Executive VP of Content for El Planeta Media, discussed their new project being produced by GBH, “Salud”. The show, which focuses on healthcare issues within the Latino community, airs on Saturday mornings at 9:30 on GBH 89.7.

Michael Curry talked about his concerns regarding the low percentage of people getting covid-19 booster shots.He ended with an update on King Boston, the group beyond the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial coming to Boston Common, changing its name to Embrace Boston. Micahel Curry is the President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. He’s also a Member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, where he chairs the board’s Advocacy & Policy Committee.

Jeff Belanger stopped by to discuss the history of horror legends and shared some personal stories of his experiences with ghosts. He also gave some suggestions on his favorite local haunted spots across New England. Jeff is the host of PBS’ New England Legends TV show and podcast. He’ll also be hosting a virtual event with GBH on Monday night, you can find more information here.

Painter & Playwright Ryan Landry stopped by to talk about how the band “The Chicks” has commissioned some of his artwork and his latest play, “Little Christmas Tree Shop of Horrors”. Jim and Margery will be making a cameo. Landry also discussed his love for Martha Stewart, and his hatred for James Corden.

Leo Eguchi, Earl Maneein, Kareem Roustom performed for the latest installment in our Live Music Fridays. Leo is an acclaimed cellist with a new show “Unaccompanied,” highlighting the immigrant experience through music. Earl Kareem discussed their writing process for two of the pieces they composed for the show. The show premiers Saturday night at 7 o’clock at the Pao Arts Center in Chinatown.

We closed the show taking our listeners' calls to hear about their favorite television shows of all time.