BPR Full Show: No Excuses

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Chuck Todd updates us on the latest political headlines, from debates over repealing the filibuster to the link between former President Donald Trump’s comments on COVID-19 and violence against Asian Americans. Todd is the moderator of “Meet the Press” on NBC, host of “Meet the Press Daily" on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC News.

Next, we open the phone lines to talk with listeners about the rise of violence against Asian Americans.

Andrea Cabral shares her thoughts on New York District Attorney Cy Vance’s investigation into former President Trump’s taxes, and weighs in on Massachusetts’ compassionate release law. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and Massachusetts secretary of public safety. She’s currently the CEO of the cannabis company Ascend.

We ask listeners what they’ll use as an excuse to get out of obligations once the pandemic ends.

Andy Ihnatko explains the environmental impact of bitcoin and streaming services. He also discusses craft printing company Cricut’s decision to back off of a retroactive subscription fee for device owners. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger, posting at Ihnatko.com.

Shirley Leung discusses the rise in violence against Asian Americans, and shared her thoughts on the spa and massage parlor killings in Georgia. She also talks about Gov. Charlie Baker’s declining approval rates. Leung is a business columnist for the Boston Globe.