Topic: Charlie Baker

4 chapters across the catalog

Leapicide
Episode 1325 34:35 - 37:56

1325: Leapicide

Equity Initiatives and Vaccine Outreach in Roxbury

Governor Charlie Baker launched a mass vaccination site at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury as part of an equity initiative for communities of color. Dr. Shansa Slater participated in the outreach, attempting to translate medical information for local residents to encourage participation.

Killing Mink
Episode 1292 2:27:57 - 2:31:24

1292: Killing Mink

Massachusetts Curfews and Mandatory Face Coverings

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a stay-at-home advisory from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and ordered entertainment venues to close by 9:30 p.m. The new mandate also requires all individuals over the age of five to wear face coverings in public, regardless of social distancing. These measures include shutting down liquor sales at 9:30 p.m., which the hosts characterize as "training the slaves" for future climate-related shutdowns.

Soest Piet
Episode 1176 1:26:46 - 1:31:27

1176: Soest Piet

Juul CEO Resignation, Massachusetts Vaping Ban

Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns resigned as the company suspended all advertising and lobbying efforts in the U.S. This coincides with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declaring a four-month ban on all vaping products following a spike in lung illnesses. The industry shift occurs as major tobacco companies pivot toward new "heated tobacco" technologies.

The Data Hole
Episode 420 58:27 - 1:01:04

420: The Data Hole

Hillary Clinton, James Baker and Iran Nuclear Strategy

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Secretary of State James Baker discussed Iran's nuclear ambitions during an interview with Charlie Rose. Baker asserted that the U.S. must "take them out" if diplomatic efforts fail, while Clinton laughed about the possibility of action occurring next year. The tone of the interview is described as elitist and dismissive of the human cost of military intervention.