BPR Full Show 6/26/20: 'Several Drops in the Bucket'

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Media maven Sue O’Connell talked about the new tell-all book about the Trump family from the president’s niece, and the decision by the Dixie Chicks to change their name to the Chicks. 

We opened lines to her listeners' thoughts on the president’s response to the ongoing pandemic. 

We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Friday press conference. 

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh called in for our monthly edition of “Ask the Mayor.”

WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible,” and discussed a Provincetown art exhibit honoring the life of local icon and art collector Napi Van Dereck. 

“Under the Radar” host Callie Crossley talked about the real meaning of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On," and a recent string of white celebrities apologizing for their use of blackface.

We opened lines to talk with listeners about Vice President Mike Pence’s Friday assertion that the U.S. is making "truly remarkable progress" with COVID-19, despite the current resurgence of cases.