BPR Full Show 3/24/20: Is Two Trillion Enough?

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened our lines to hear your reactions to the president floating the idea of re-opening the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Robert Kuttner, professor at Brandeis and co-founder of American-Prospect, discussed his latest writing for the New York Times on how the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 epidemic could send our economy into a major depression. 

We opened lines to callers to talk about coronavirus and how you’re faring in the midst of the pandemic. 

We aired live audio of Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker’s public address on the state’s pandemic response. 

Shannon Liss-Riordan, founding member of the Lichten & Liss-Riordan law firm, discussed protections that workers have amid the Coronavirus outbreak when it comes to paid sick leave and compensation.

Lyndia Downie, president and executive director of the Pine Street Inn, discussed how her organization is supporting Boston’s homeless population throughout the pandemic. 

CNN’s John King discussed the relief bill expected to pass in the Senate on Tuesday. 

We re-opened our lines to talk with callers about why you think liquor stores get to stay open, but pot shops don't.