NightSide With Dan Rea

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the impact that Hurricane Melissa made in Jamaica and the Caribbean as it makes landfall in Cuba.Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights.Guest: MA state Rep. John Gaskey (2nd Plymouth)Seasonal Depression/Affective Disorder & how it impacts people this time of year when daylight is minimized.Guest: Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan – Psychiatrist at Tufts Medical CenterHow Hurricane Melissa has impacted Jamaica as it makes its way up the Caribbean and makes landfall in Cuba…Guest: Ken Mahan – Meteorologist for the Boston GlobeTrump predicts $2 gas prices 'pretty soon'Guest: Rey "R.T." Trevino – Oil & Gas Expert - runs Pecos Country Energy, a privately owned oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely on SNAP benefits? Dan has an idea that could at least temporarily help those in MA who rely on SNAP benefits, why not use the roughly over $8 billion rainy day fund to help residents in MA who need assistance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely on SNAP benefits? Dan has an idea that could at least temporarily help those in MA who rely on SNAP benefits, why not use the roughly over $8 billion rainy day fund to help residents in MA who need assistance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a new bill introduced in Massachusetts that if passed would limit the number of self-checkout stations at grocery stores. State Senator Paul Feeney introduced a bill limiting grocery stores to eight self-checkout stations and requiring a staffed lane for every two self-checkout machines open. When shopping, how often do you use self-checkout? How would you feel if this bill were passed and the number of stations was capped at 8 per grocery store? Sen. Feeney joined us this evening to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the unique story behind All Saints Way in Boston’s North End!Stephanie Brinley steps into new role as Zoo New England's President & CEO, now overseeing both Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham.Guest: Stephanie Brinley – President & CEO of Zoo New England"AIxiety" in Massachusetts: State Ranks 3rd in U.S. for AI Job Security Fears, according to new study.Guest: Dr. Jasmine Escalera - PhD -career expert with Zety(a pro career site)The story of All Saints Way in the North End. Part of the cleanup/renovation efforts includes an upcoming service & dedication Saturday Nov. 1st at 4pm lead by Father Michael of St. Leonards.Guest: Gary Rizzuto – painter by trade, who took on the task of cleaning up and overseeing All Saints Way in the North EndCeltics fail to rebound from early-season struggles and lose again, to the Jalen Duren-powered Pistons.Guest: Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Celtics reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online ordering is commonplace nowadays. It's the way many of us shop and purchase items. It's convenient with the busy lives many of us live and Dan is no different. When ordering something online this past weekend, Dan had an experience he never had before and shared his story with the audience and gave some consumer advice. Do you prefer online shopping or in person shopping? We talked about the ways that society shops today compared to the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online ordering is commonplace nowadays. It's the way many of us shop and purchase items. It's convenient with the busy lives many of us live and Dan is no different. When ordering something online this past weekend, Dan had an experience he never had before and shared his story with the audience and gave some consumer advice. Do you prefer online shopping or in person shopping? We talked about the ways that society shops today compared to the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Senator John Sununu is back and he’s looking to be the next U.S. Senator representing New Hampshire as the former senator launched his election campaign last week. Sununu previously served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2009. What made him decide to enter the Senate race up in New Hampshire? John Sununu joined us this evening on NightSide to talk about his campaign and took your calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the rare black and orange lobster caught off the coast of Massachusetts! The odds of catching one are believed to be only one in 30 million! October is National Pizza Month. Here are 17 standout slices around Boston.Guest: Kara Baskin – Boston Globe ReporterDiscovery Museum in Massachusetts launched a Grandparent Ambassador Program and is trying to bring their museum on the road to even more schools in Massachusetts.Guest: Marie Beam - CEO of Discovery Museum in MassachusettsA New study finds traffic congestion reached unprecedented levels in 2024 with the average American losing 63 hours per year sitting in traffic when trying to get to their destinations!Guest: Dan Mazella – Operations Director for the Boston Division of Total Traffic & Weather Network & Traffic reporterA very rare black and orange lobster (calico) was found off the coast of MA! Odds of catching one are believed to be only one in 30 million! Lobster is now at the Marine Science Center in Nahant.Guest: Sierra Munoz – Outreach Program Coordinator at the Marine Science Center & The Coastal Sustainability Institute at Northeastern UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump has been criticized for a number of his controversial actions while in office. For example, some actions include, ICE enforcements, attacks on Venezuelan boats allegedly carrying drugs, proposed tariffs and yet none of those actions seem to stick. Is Trump a Teflon president?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s inflation is lower than expected for the month of September, which is good news for the economy. The inflation rate is holding steady at 3%. What does that mean exactly for consumers? Dan broke down the numbers and discussed why the Consumer Price Index Report is good news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Boston Dragons Senior Pro Pickleball Team – Upcoming event at Eleveno Pickleball at Patriots Place this Weekend. Guest: Michael Tow – Owner of the Boston Dragons Pickleball Team 'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices. Guest: Nick Neonakis – franchise expert - heads up The Franchise Consulting Company and The Great American Franchise EXPO. He's the author of “The Franchise MBA” City of Boston Launches 2026 Swim Safe Boston Grant - $400,000 in funding available to help nonprofits expand free swim lessons to youth across the city. Guest: Jose Masso - Chief of Human Services for the City of Boston The government shutdown has created uncertainty and is entering the third-longest funding lapse in modern history. How does the shutdown impact the general public? Guest: David Shapiro – Financial planner, Regional Director of Wealth at Johnson BrunettiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is National Pizza Month! The observance began in October of 1984 and was initiated by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today magazine. In honor of national pizza month, we asked the audience what their favorite pizza shop is and why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We will discuss all the details involving this bombshell gambling bust!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We will discuss all the details involving this bombshell gambling bust! Dan Shaughnessy, sportswriter for the Boston Globe, joined us to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown now has a more competitive Senate race up in New Hampshire after former U.S. Senator John Sununu decided to enter the race! Brown served as a senator representing Massachusetts before he went on to serve as the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during President Trump’s first term in office. Scott Brown checked in to discuss his campaign and share his reaction to John Sununu entering the race!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The unsolved murder of Jean Lampron. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Cold Case Files Reporter for the Boston Globe Stand up Comedian Adam Carolla talks about his upcoming comedy show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on November 6th! Guest: Adam Carolla – Standup Comedian, actor & radio personality The Boston Globe and NESN will be launching a weekly sports show dedicated to covering it all! The Boston Globe Sports Report is launching on October 27, hosted by Ben Volin. Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Eye injuries are rising among pickleball players… Guest: Marisa Tieger, MD, Ophthalmologist at Tufts Medical Center – did a recent study on this very topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire ahead of an open battleground race next November.We also discussed the continued conflict in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire ahead of an open battleground race next November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Cambridge City Council voted to raise the city’s commercial property tax rate by 22%. The move concerns many small local businesses, who are concerned about how they would absorb the higher tax load and stay afloat. How might Cambridge’s business landscape change because of this tax hike? We discussed this challenge for Cambridge businesses with Kari Kuezler, owner of Grendel’s Den and The Sea Hag, and we inviteed not just businesses to call in and share their thoughts but residents as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Pawtriots Pet Adoption “TailGate” that was hosted last Sunday by the Krafts at Patriots Place. It was a success with 30 dogs finding forever homes! Guest: Dr. Dana Blumberg Kraft – Ophthalmologist and philanthropist Boston Arts Academy Foundation's 2025 Honors Celebrates Visionary Leaders in Visual Arts, Design, Film, Fashion, Music and Civic Responsibility. Guest: Denella Clark – Boston Arts Academy Foundation President & CEO Jack Thomas Book & Upcoming Luncheon on Friday the 24th.Guest: Geri Denterlein – wife of the late Jack Thomas On Monday, Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down in the US causing a ripple effect, from governments to small businesses. Cybercriminals & hackers can easily take advantage of outages to deploy array of social engineering attacks. We’ll discuss “cyber-hygiene” & how to stay protected against cyber-attacks.Guest: Stefanie Schappert, MSCY, CC, Senior Journalist at Cybernews, is an accomplished writer with an M.S. in cybersecuritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gasoline prices are down in Massachusetts and nationwide as AAA reports prices have currently hit a 4-year low. According to a report by GasBuddy, the nationwide average for gasoline has dropped to $2.98 per gallon. What gasoline prices are you seeing in your area? Are you surprised they've hit a low at this time of year as we're heading into the colder months?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her fight to audit the state legislature, a voter backed action that received 72% voter approval last November. DiZoglio has run into continuous roadblocks to get the job done and her office has confirmed that they are “actively pursuing the filing of a lawsuit” against the Legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her fight to audit the state legislature, a voter backed action that received 72% voter approval last November. DiZoglio has run into continuous roadblocks to get the job done and her office has confirmed that they are “actively pursuing the filing of a lawsuit” against the Legislature. Diana DiZoglio checked in with us to discuss some of the roadblocks her office has encountered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!RUNNING DEEP: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine of World War II. Guest: Tom Clavin – NY Times best-selling author Red Sox vs. Right Whales vs. the Cape: Which specialty MA license plate is most popular? Guest: Margie Cullen – USA Today New England Connect Reporter National Disability Employment Awareness Month. How the Northeast Arc supports, trains and coaches people with disabilities so they are able to find work. Guest: Michael Blunt - Employment Program Manager at the Northeast Arc Kids need more independence. If only Massachusetts law would allow it…Addressing how parents can allow kids independence without fear of child neglect laws. Guest: Andrew Haile - assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of LawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 compared to 2019. This trend is accompanied by a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period. We'll talk about how Boston is tackling shoplifting crimes as Dan has some ideas of his own for how to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 compared to 2019. This trend is accompanied by a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period. We'll talk about how Boston is tackling shoplifting crimes as Dan has some ideas of his own for how to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 compared to 2019. This trend is accompanied by a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period. We'll talk with Boston City Council member Ed Flynn about how Boston is tackling shoplifting crimes as Dan has some ideas of his own for how to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Orionids meteor shower visible tonight & tomorrow in New England. Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. Halloween spending scares Americans as inflation forces many to skip the holiday… Guest: Bill Dendy - CPA and money manager with Raymond James With a storm blowing through the area, it was a rough day for traffic. Guest: Dan Mazella - Operations Director for the Boston Hub of Total Traffic and Weather Network & traffic reporter The buy-rent gap is widening – should you buy now or keep renting forever? Modern America's housing history is being rewritten: Renting is now cheaper than buying a house in all major metropolitan areas. Guest: Sam Bourgi - researcher and financial analyst at Investors ObserverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. This week is a simple question: Are you an optimist, or a pessimist?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. has conducted multiple military strikes against boats accused of drug trafficking off the coast of Venezuela, raising legal and political concerns. Does the strike violate U.S. & international law? We'll discuss the details of what's going on with the Trump Administration's targeted attack against Venezuelan boats suspected of carrying drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electricity bills are expected to go up this Winter. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts an average electricity bill rise of approximately 4% from November until March 2026, reaching about $1,130 nationally. What are you doing, if anything, to mitigate the impact of those increased energy rates? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!House of Possibilities is a nonprofit that provides programs for children & adults with developmental disabilities. Located on the Stonehill College Campus, they frequently partner with the Best Buddies chapter there, one of the largest chapters in the state. They will be at Saturday’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Charlestown. Guest: Katie Terino, President & CEO of House of Possibilities Some very rare baseball cards are now up for auction after they were found in an unlikely place… Guest: Logan Hall – WBZ-TV Reporter Greater Boston Weekend Forecast for the Head of the Charles Regatta.Guest: Matt Benz - AccuWeather Meteorologist The 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta. Guest: John Powers – Boston Globe reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Young Republicans, an organized political youth organization in the U.S. is under fire for a leaked Telegram chat group that contained antisemitic, racist, and homophobic text messages. Among the group chat are leaders of the organization who some prominent Republican leaders and others are calling on to resign or step down from their positions. Dan discussed the serious nature of these remarks and how there is no place in politics, whether the Republican Party or other, for such hateful and offensive speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Young Republicans, an organized political youth organization in the U.S. is under fire for a leaked Telegram chat group that contained antisemitic, racist, and homophobic text messages. Among the group chat are leaders of the organization who some prominent Republican leaders and others are calling on to resign or step down from their positions. Dan discussed the serious nature of these remarks and how there is no place in politics, whether the Republican Party or other, for such hateful and offensive speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Applegreen, the company originally awarded the contract to redevelop and operate 18 Massachusetts highway service plazas, backed out, MassDOT decided to start the bidding process all over again instead of awarding the contract to Global Partners, the second runner up. In addition, Thursday MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt resigned. President and CEO of Global Partners, Eric Slifka commented on the latest and Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto checked in to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!A New MA Real Estate Law that prevents home sellers from accepting an offer based on a buyer waiving a home inspection. Guest: Mark Triglione - President of the 2025 Greater Boston Association of Realtors & Broker/Owner of Premiere Realty Group in Reading EVERY DAY IS SUNDAY: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut. Guest: Ken Belson - New York Times Business & NFL reporter & author of new book Boston skyline’s iconic CITGO sign is moving… on up.Guest: Gayla Cawley – Boston Herald ReporterA facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery… Guest: Dr. Bruce Herman – Plastic SurgeonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton made the announcement that he is challenging Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey for his Senate seat in the 2026 primary. In Moulton’s announcement video, he addressed Sen. Markey’s age saying, “it’s time for a new generation of leadership for Democrats and for America.” Do you agree with Moulton and think it’s time for new ideas and new leadership? What are you looking for in a candidate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton made the announcement that he is challenging Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey for his Senate seat in the 2026 primary. In Moulton’s announcement video, he addressed Sen. Markey’s age saying, “it’s time for a new generation of leadership for Democrats and for America.” Do you agree with Moulton and think it’s time for new ideas and new leadership? What are you looking for in a candidate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent closure of roughly 20 Starbucks locations throughout Boston, how does that impact coffee culture in Boston? Will the chain’s closures help boost local coffee companies and coffee shops? What is your coffee routine and has it been disrupted at all by these closures? George Howell, the founder of the local coffee company George Howell Coffee joined us to discuss coffee culture locally here in Boston and the industry in general as it relates to consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Nova Exhibition, honoring the Tribe of Nova massacre with relics and survivor stories, runs in South Boston through Oct. 21. Guest: Tal Mazor – Nova Festival Survivor What motorists need to be aware of with seeing more moose and deer on the roadways this Fall. Guest: Martin Feehan - Deer & Moose Biologist, Wildlife Health Specialist at Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife With the release of the Israeli hostages, we discuss the neuroscience of trauma and survival. Guest: Dr. Nicholas Wright - leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, author of book: WARHEAD: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain With Halloween coming up, we discuss how watching scary movies or engaging in spooky activities like going to a haunted house, impacts your heart. Should certain people forgo getting “scared”? Guest: Dr. James Udelson - Chief of Cardiology at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing government shutdown hits day 14 as the U.S. Senate plans their 8th vote to reopen the government. While it appears there’s no resolution in sight, do you have hope that the shutdown will soon end? Has the shutdown disrupted any part of life for you? How so? We discussed the latest congressional efforts made towards ending the shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing government shutdown hits day 14 as the U.S. Senate plans their 8th vote to reopen the government. While it appears there’s no resolution in sight, do you have hope that the shutdown will soon end? Has the shutdown disrupted any part of life for you? How so? We discussed the latest congressional efforts made towards ending the shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A holiday weekend Nor’easter dumped heavy rain and brought damaging winds across coastal Massachusetts, with some of the hardest hit communities along the South Shore, Cape, and the Islands. The National Weather Service reported that some communities received upwards of as much as 6-7 inches of rain. How have the dreary, wet, and windy weather conditions over the last couple of days affected you and your surrounding community?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Zoo New England Celebrates Success of Gorillas on the Line Campaign.Guest: Caitlin McCartan – Campaign Coordinator for Zoo New England – has run the Gorillas on the Line campaign for the last couple of years – also their webmaster. 5 cyber travel scams and how to avoid them. Guest: Andrea Sachs – WaPo Travel Reporter New kind of traffic signal is confusing Massachusetts drivers as 25% run red light, study finds. Guest: Michael Knodler, one of the researchers on the paper and head of the UMass Transportation Center Microscopic worms are attacking trees in the Northeast. Experts say Beech Leaf Disease could be devastating. Guest: Jacob Wycoff – Meteorologist at WBZ-TVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday President Trump visited the Middle East to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages were released Monday and reunited with their families. Nearly 2K Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the ceasefire agreement. At a peace summit with world leaders in Egypt, Trump signed the Gaza peace deal and is pushing to advance continued peace in the Middle East, saying, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us, and to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past." We discussed all that unfolded Monday during what has become a momentous day in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday President Trump visited the Middle East to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages were released Monday and reunited with their families. Nearly 2K Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the ceasefire agreement. At a peace summit with world leaders in Egypt, Trump signed the Gaza peace deal and is pushing to advance continued peace in the Middle East, saying, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us, and to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past." We discussed all that unfolded Monday during what has become a momentous day in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday President Trump visited the Middle East to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages were released Monday and reunited with their families. Nearly 2K Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the ceasefire agreement. At a peace summit with world leaders in Egypt, Trump signed the Gaza peace deal and is pushing to advance continued peace in the Middle East, saying, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us, and to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past." We discussed all that unfolded Monday during what has become a momentous day in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!According to LendingTree, 36% of Americans went into debt paying for holiday shopping last year, which can result in pushing off payments for credits cards and student loans. Money saving tips for not going into debt this upcoming holiday season and how to handle your money well.Guest: Jack Wallace – Loan expert - the Director of Government and Lender Relations at Yrefy The homebuying process, what's broken about it and the struggle millennials and younger generations are experiencing with trying to buy their first home. Guest: Scott Harris - founder of Magnetic Real Estate & Podcast Host & author of new book: THE PURSUIT OF HOME: A Real Estate Guide to Achieving the American Dream A NightSide listener, who is a Medway hairdresser, after experiencing hair loss of her own, decided to start making human hair wigs for others who also experience hair loss! Guest: Heather Fiatarone-Cohen - owner of b.LUXE Hair and Makeup Studio A Small Plane crashed Monday morning on I-195 in Dartmouth, MA causing major traffic delays during the morning commute. Guest: Dan Mazella - Operations Director for the Boston Hub of Total Traffic and Weather Network & traffic reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our last broadcast hour of the week, we ask what’s the farthest place you’ve travelled to in the world or the farthest place you’d like to visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.