BPR Full Show 5/18: Comeback

Boston Public Radio Podcast

Rachel Rollins is in the headlines. We wanted to hear thoughts from listeners if and when someone can come back from disgrace.

Ron Mitchell and Mel Miller discuss the leadership change at the Bay State Banner.

Andrea Cabral addresses an ethics probe into Rachael Rollins' conduct as US Attorney, leading to her resignation.

Shirley Leung from the Boston Globe talks about hearings on Beacon Hill to address the gender and racial wage gap, a public transit/housing law in Brookline, and the Globe's support for imprisoned WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich.

Michael Curry talks about the Mass League of Community Health Centers launching a new research division, the challenges posed by an influx of migrants in Massachusetts, and the significant life expectancy gap between Back Bay and Nubian Square.

Ismael Samad, co-founder of Nubian Square Markets, and Kamaal Jarrett, founder of Hillside Harvest, discuss the grand opening of Nubian Markets, showcasing flavors from the African diaspora.

We wrapped up the show by asking listeners if Boston should also go the way of Seoul, South Korea, and ban children from entire zones?