BPR Full Show 11/19/20: Giving Thanks & Getting Takeout

Today on Boston Public Radio:

Chuck Todd, moderator of “Meet the Press” on NBC, talked about the latest news regarding President Trump’s attempts to negate his election loss, and spoke on the thousands of frustrated Fox News viewers migrating to stations like OAN and Newsmax.

Next, we opened lines to talk with listeners about your plans for this COVID-era Thanksgiving. 

Former Suffolk County sheriff and secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral gave a debrief on the various efforts by GOP leaders to overturn the results of the November election, from figures like President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others.

Artistic director Michael Bobbitt discussed the anti-racist efforts of his New Repertory Theater, and what he feels needs to happen in order to better diversify American theater spaces. He also talked about the latest project from New Rep: a virtual play series called “Showstopper."

Food writer Corby Kummer talked about the CDC’s recent recommendation that Americans avoid traveling for the holidays, upsides to Thanksgiving takeout, and why he’s skeptical about the safety of outdoor igloos at restaurants.

Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed the return of Charlie Brown holiday specials to cable, why Apple’s new CPU chip is such a big deal, and how smartphone tracking systems might curb future efforts at voter suppression. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger, posting at Ihnatko.com.

Nia Grace returned to talk about how her restaurant, Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen, and others Mass. restaurants are faring as temperatures dip and COVID numbers rise. She also talked about the takeout options her restaurant is serving up this Thanksgiving. Grace is the Owner and Operator of Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen in the South End, and one of the founders of the Boston Black Hospitality Coalition.