Today on Boston Public Radio:

We begin the show by asking listeners about vaccine hesitancy among parents.

Sue O’Connell remembers the life of local trans activist Jahaira DeAlto. She also talks about the U.S. birth rate decline and an increase in “gray divorce.” O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and the South End News, as well as NECN's political commentator and explainer-in-chief.

Emily Rooney talks about South Carolina lawmakers voting to allow execution by firing squad as an alternative to the electric chair. She also shares what she has and hasn’t missed during the pandemic as part of her famous list. Rooney is host of Beat the Press, which you can watch Friday nights at 7 p.m.

Shirley Leung explains how local Indian American businesspeople are uniting to send PPE and other medical supplies to India. She also talks about continuing violence against Asian Americans across the U.S. Leung is a business columnist for the Boston Globe.

Andy Ihnatko shares his thoughts on Facebook's decision to uphold their ban on former President Donald Trump, and privacy concerns over Apple’s AirTags. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger, posting at Ihnatko.com.

Callie Crossley discusses the death of Mikayla Miller, and her family’s calls for transparency and justice. She also talk about the multiple state legislatures that are passing voting restriction bills. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.

We end the show by talking with listeners about the statewide reopening of ball pits.

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