BPR Full Show: Election Day 2022

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We began the show by talking with candidates for statewide office, asking them to make their final pitch to voters: Democrat candidate for Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Attorney General and Mass. gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey, Republican candidate for Attorney General Jay McMahon, incumbent Secretary of State Bill Galvin, Republican Mass. State Auditor candidate Anthony Amore, and Democrat Mass. Sen. and Mass. State Auditor candidate Diana DiZoglio.

Trenni Casey talked about the Boston Bruins canceling their plans to add defenseman Mitchell Miller after multiple NHL players and officials spoke out against his past abuse towards a former classmate. She also discussed WNBA star Brittney Griner’s potential transfer to a Russian penal colony. Casey is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston.

Jenny Slate shared how she started her career in comedy, and talked about her local roots as a Milton native. Slate is a comedian, actor, and author.

Adam Reilly and Saraya Wintersmith discussed Dorchester Councilor Frank Baker accusing Allston-Brighton Councilor Liz Breardon of anti-Catholicism in her role in establishing new city voting districts. They also weighed in on this year’s ballot questions. Reilly and Wintersmith are political reporters for GBH News.

Jared Bowen talked about “Wakanda Forever” in the absence of the late Chadwick Boseman, and former Chelsea Record photojournalist Arnie Jarmak’s work on display at Boston College’s McMullen Museum of Art. Bowen is GBH executive arts editor.

John King shared his thoughts on the races to watch during the 2022 midterm elections. King is CNN’s chief national correspondent, and the host of “Inside Politics.”

We ended the show by opening phone lines, talking with listeners about the midterms.