BPR Full Show 1/15/20: City of Cheats

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened lines to talk with listeners about Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate.

MIT economist Jon Gruber discussed the economics of war.

CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed the forthcoming Senate impeachment trial, news that Russian intelligence is now investigating Hunter Biden and Burisma, and the Australian wildfires. 

Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed a recent appeal to a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling on medically-assisted suicide, and criticisms over the speed of the FDA's drug trial approval process. 

Media maven Sue O’Connell discussed Sen. Cory Booker’s LGBTQ advocacy, and what his exit means for the 2020 presidential race. 

WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen recapped this year's Oscar nominations, and reviewed the plays “PASS OVER” and “Cats The Musical."

We re-opened our lines to discuss Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s departure from the Sox in light of the recent sign-stealing scandal.