BPR Full Show 2/5/20: Let 'Er Rip

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened our lines to talk with callers about partisan politics, and whether the United States locked in permanent gridlock?

Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed racist anti-Chinese sentiments surrounding the Coronovirus panic, and the rise “The Hot Doctor” on Instagram. 

CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed impeachment, the Iowa caucus debacle, and the state of U.S. election security. 

Marcus Samuelsson, host of No Passport Requiredon PBS, previewed season two of his food and travel show. 

Immigration lawyer Susan Church discussed two Boston-based Iranian college students she’s representing, both with valid visas who were denied entry to the U.S.

TV writer Bob Thompson reviewed the final seasons of “The Good Place” and “BoJack Horseman,” as well as season 10 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Poet Richard Blanco joined us for another edition of The Village Voice, where he celebrated the month of Valentine's Day with some love poems.