BPR Full Show 5/25/20: Remembering Our Nonhuman Heroes

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened lines to talk with listeners about your concerns around the reopening of Massachusetts, and the people disregarding safety protocols.

TV expert Bob Thompson commemorated the lives of actor Fred Williard and sportscaster Phyllis George, and discussed CBS' purchase of John Krasinski's "Some Good New" YouTube series.

Travel guru Rick Steves showed off his piano skills on the blues scale, and talked about what he envisions for the slow reopening of European travel.

Playwright Ryan Landry discussed the coronavirus politics that are causing issues in Provincetown, and gave his thoughts on virtual theater.

Poet Richard Blanco called in for the latest edition of “Village Voice,” where he read a selection of poems by U.S. Poet Laureate Jo Harjo.

Writer and naturalist Sy Montgomery discussed animal war heroes, in commemoration of Memorial Day.