Boston Public Radio Podcast BPR Full Show 6/14/2019: This Turtle's On Fire
Today on Boston Public Radio:
We opened up the lines and asked you about a statue of Myrtle the Turtle that’s making waves in Boston. Residents complain the bronze statue gets too hot in the sun during the day and is dangerous for children to play on. Should it stay or should it go?
We talked to comedian Hannah Gadsby, creator of the Netflix special Nanette, about her new show coming to Boston.
Sue O’Connell, host of “The Take,” discussed the turtle statue and other happenings around town.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh took our questions and yours for a full hour on “Ask the Mayor.”
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of “Bojack Horseman,” shared his new collection of short stories, “Someone Who Will Love You In All Your Damaged Glory.”
Callie Crossley, host of “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley,” looked at the cultural impact of Ava DuVernay’s new documentary about the Central Park Five.
Our Friday News Quiz featured two architects, Eric Robinson and Kevin Deabler, who are partnering with affordable housing developer Community Builders and thePine Street Inn to build what will be Boston’s largest complex of permanent supportive housing forthe homeless.