BPR Full Show 2/10/21: Senate Impeachment Trial, Day Two

Today on Boston Public Radio:

M.I.T economist Jonathan Gruber analyzes President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, and how it could affect the economy at large.

CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed the build-up of domestic terrorism incidents under President Trump, culminating in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. She also gave her thoughts on anti-vaxxers during COVID-19, and discussed how organizers are preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.

Next, we open phone lines to hear listeners’ thoughts on former President Trump’s impeachment trial.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley weighs in on the first day of President Trump’s impeachment trial, and the debate among Democrats around cancelling student debt. She also talks about vaccine equity in Mass., touching on the lack of vaccination sites in communities of color.

Then, we return to listeners, taking calls on the impeachment of former President Trump.

Medical ethicist Art Caplan talks about worries around COVID-19 variations, and whether it’s time for restaurants to reopen. He also shares his thoughts on people are traveling long distances to get vaccines.

We wrap up the show by talking to listeners about impeachment proceedings, and what outcomes they would like to see.