Battling Bankruptcy, Climate Change & Boston Calling

Also: The uncharted waters of selling Wynn ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( May 21, 2019 Good Morning Boston, ☀️ We'll see [sunshine]( and clouds today, with highs from 65-70. We had Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and incoming Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius in the office yesterday to chat with us about the future of the district. You can listen below or watch the Facebook Live video [here](. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[One Boston Doctor And Her Family Confront Climate Change]( After reading a report predicting dire consequences due to climate change, this pediatrician and child psychiatrist pledged to take daily actions for herself and her family that involve the question: What will help save the Earth?   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Potential Sale Of Everett Casino Points Regulators Into Uncharted Territory]( Unlike the sale of most other businesses, transfer of ownership of a casino in Massachusetts requires the cumbersome blessing of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, as well as local politicians. To date, neither regulators nor politcos have had to deal with such a transaction. 3. [14 Years Ago, Warren And Biden Battled Over Bankruptcy. Their Fight Still Defines A Party Rift]( In 2005, then-Sen. Biden, along with most Republicans, favored an effort to make it more difficult to file for bankruptcy. Professor Warren opposed the law. 4. [Compressor Station Permit Based On Incomplete Air Tests, State Admits]( The Department of Environmental Protection sent air samples from the site to a laboratory and asked scientists to test for the presence of 64 potential toxins. What they got back was based on tests that only looked for 40 toxins. 5. [Poll: Many Rural Americans Struggle With Financial Insecurity, Access To Health Care]( A substantial number (40%) of rural Americans struggle with routine medical bills, food and housing. And about half (49%) say they could not afford to pay an unexpected $1,000 expense of any type. Support the news Also... - High-profile workers' rights lawyer [Shannon Liss-Riordan will challenge U.S. Sen. Ed Markey]( in the 2020 Democratic primary. - Seth Moulton is [making veterans]( a centerpiece of his 2020 campaign to stand out among a crowded Democratic field. - Looking for something to read on the beach or your front stoop this summer? We've got you covered. Here's a[list of books by New England-connected authors](. - "My parents told me I was the child of a young married couple who couldn’t afford to raise a baby," [writes Jim Sullivan](. "I didn't learn the true story until I met my birth mother in 2009, when I was in my 50s." [WBUR] Recommended Listen [On Point: Does Representing Harvey Weinstein Preclude This Law Professor From Serving Students?]( [Listen]( RADIO BOSTON [Mayor Marty Walsh And Incoming Superintendent Brenda Cassellius On Boston Public Schools]( Former Priest James Carroll Calls For The End Of The Priesthood. [Listen here.]( Comedian Pete Holmes On His Mass. Roots, Religion And The End Of HBO's 'Crashing.' [Listen here.]( 'Game Of Thrones' Final Season Falls Short Of Fans' Expectations. [Listen here.]( What We're Reading - ‘Playing Catch-Up In The Game Of Life.’ Millennials Approach Middle Age In Crisis ([Wall Street Journal]( - I’m From A Mexican Family. Stop Expecting Me To Eat 'Authentic’ Food. ([Washington Post]( - ‘Old Town Road’: See How Memes And Controversy Took Lil Nas X To No. 1 ([New York Times]( Bookmark This [With Boston Answering, An Opportunity To Represent A Local Music Scene]( The hip-hop community was built on the knowledge of self and community, and we are going to continue to challenge these systems and learn about our true value in a world that may not value us in the same way, writes Cliff Notez. Before you go: This polka song "Say Hello To Someone In Massachusetts" now has the [music video we all deserve.]( 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Unsubscribe from this newsletter or update your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Stop receiving all WBUR emails.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You've signed up to get WBUR Today, a daily morning news briefing from WBUR. We hope you enjoy! Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](