NightSide With Dan Rea

This year's commencement speaker at the University of Maryland truly leapt to new heights! Kermit the Frog was the headliner at this year's graduation ceremony at UMD. The connection? The late Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppet Show,” was a Class of 1960 graduate. Would you have appreciated a commencement speech delivered by a puppet?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued rememberance on Memorial Day with listeners sharing their stories of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorial Day honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Dan asked the listeners who they were remembering this Memorial Day.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: Alan Arnette, a mountaineer and climbing coach with over 30 years climbing experience – Discussing challenges climbing Mt. Everest and the cost.Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a sleep expert and researcher at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School - Discussing how hitting the snooze button might not be in your best interest!Dr. David Hill, member of the Lung Association's National Board of Directors, immediate past chair of the Northeast Regional Board of the American Lung Association, and a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician - Discussing the results from the 2025 “State of the Air” report done by the American Lung Association.John Judge, CEO of Scouting Boston - Discussing Scouting America and Scouting Boston name change and upcoming event honoring two outstanding supporters.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week, we kept it light and fun. We covered three topics: Honor a military servicemember for Memorial Day, what was your first concert, and what is your biggest regret?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest in the ongoing battle between the Trump Admin. and Harvard University includes an effort by the Trump Admin. to bar the university from using the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for not complying with their demands to supply information on student visa holders. Harvard followed up with a lawsuit against the administration for violation of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act, to which a federal judge temporarily blocked the Admin. from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. Dan takes aim with the President's battle with Harvard and thinks he's wasting political capital. Do you agree or disagree?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Baker, a longtime Boston City Council member who served 6 terms over 12 years as a district councilor representing most of Dorchester and parts of South Boston, decided not to seek reelection in 2023. Flash forward to now and the former councilor has decided to seek election as a Boston city councilor at large to represent the entire city of Boston. Baker says after hearing a “steady beat of Bostonians urging me to step back in and get involved” he decided to answer that call. Frank Baker joined us to share his story.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!Bruce Percelay, Chairman of the Kennedy Institute - discussed the sixth installment of The Senate Project series, which will feature US Senators John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) and David McCormick (R-Pennsylvania). The discussion will be held Monday, June 2 at 9AM/ET in the Kennedy Institute’s full-sized replica of the United States Senate Chamber.Chris Carosa – Hamburger Historian & Author of Hamburger Dreams: How Classic Crime Solving Techniques Helped Crack The Case Of America’s Greatest Culinary Mystery checked in.Justin Greene with the 4th annual Minis with A Mission coming to Hyde Community Center in Newton Thursday May 29 from Noon-1 pm.Marcus Dowling - lead country music reporter for The Tennessean discussed The Grand Ole Opry’s milestone 100th anniversary! The history of the legendary music venue & how they are celebrating by releasing their top 100 country songs list!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. were shot and killed while leaving an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The staffers, who the Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a couple who officials say were soon to be engaged. A suspect has been named, a 30-year-old Chicago native who shouted “Free, Free Palestine” as he was being arrested. We discussed the tragic incident.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. were shot and killed while leaving an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The staffers, who the Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a couple who officials say were soon to be engaged. A suspect has been named, a 30-year-old Chicago native who shouted “Free, Free Palestine” as he was being arrested. We discussed the tragic incident with Benny Sharoni, Consul General of Israel to New England.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Kennealy is a former Baker Administration official who served as the former governor’s housing and economic development secretary and now is running as a republican for governor of Massachusetts. Kennealy is not surprised by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s report on the audit into the MA emergency shelter system that found “mismanagement” and oversight of spending on food, transportation, and housing costs, saying he warned Gov. Healey’s and her team about the rising demand for state run shelter services back in the Fall of 2022. Kennealy joined us on NightSide to discuss his gubernatorial campaign and the issues he’s running on.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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! Michelle MacLean – Special Education Teacher & Author/Illustrator of a book/graphic novel called “Abilities” about children with learning and social disabilities trying to navigate school, life and friendships joined Dan.Jackie Cushman - President of the Adams Memorial Commission discussed the ongoing efforts to erect a memorial to honor the late President John Adams.Bob Lawler - Regional Vice President & General Manager of Boston Harbor City Cruises discussed New England Aquarium Whale Watch Partners With Boston Harbor City Cruises for 2025 Season.Rob Collings – President of the American Heritage Museum checked in with Dan to discuss the American Heritage Museum WWII Memorial Day Festivities – Includes WWII Tank Demonstrations.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen more and more reports of brazen behavior from coyotes over the last couple of years. We’ve talked about the coyotes in Nahant terrorizing residents and pets, now we discuss the latest example of a coyote attacking a dog in Brookline. Local police are warning residents that coyotes can get bolder as they grow more comfortable in their surroundings. We talked to residents about their coyote experiences and discussed preventative measures! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen more and more reports of brazen behavior from coyotes over the last couple of years. We’ve talked about the coyotes in Nahant terrorizing residents and pets, now we discuss the latest example of a coyote attacking a dog in Brookline. Local police are warning residents that coyotes can get bolder as they grow more comfortable in their surroundings. We talked to residents about their coyote experiences and we discussed preventative measures!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MA State Auditor Diana DiZoglio completed an audit into the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, which oversees the state’s emergency shelter system. The 74-page report came out with findings that include "mismanagement" and "failing to assess" the surging numbers" of migrants, and bungling oversight of spending on food, transportation, and housing costs. In addition to handing out no-bid contracts. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined us to discuss her report.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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 Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program with Installation of 500 American Flags to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need - Salvation Army Milford Corps will install flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon May 20-24. Major Kevin Polito - Corps Officer, Milford Corps Community Center - The Salvation Army, Massachusetts Division joined Dan to discuss.Comcast Rise to support 100 small businesses in Greater Boston - will award $3 Million in Grants to Local Small Businesses. Becca Fracassa - Director of Community Impact and the architect of Comcast RISE in Boston explained. A new, non-invasive technology using a device called TAMBE to treat a certain type of aortic aneurysm, that previously required major, open-heart surgery. First surgery using the device went successfully and could be a game changer. With Dr. Shivani Kumar - MD, Vascular Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center – surgeon who conducted this first TAMBE procedure.Weekend Weather Forecast Looks to Be Rainy For Memorial Day Weekend. AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson checked in.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday evening on NightSide, we spoke about the HALO Act, a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders and had MA Rep. Richard Wells on the program, a supporter of the bill who says the measure would keep police and bystanders safe. Some first amendment advocates disagree, calling the Act “dangerous.” One of their main arguments is that a buffer zone would make it more difficult for people to record police, which, in some instances, has provided evidence of misconduct. We heard what listeners had to say about the HALO Act.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday evening on NightSide, we spoke about the HALO Act, a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders and had MA Rep. Richard Wells on the program, a supporter of the bill who says the measure would keep police and bystanders safe. Some first amendment advocates disagree, calling the Act “dangerous.” One of their main arguments is that a buffer zone would make it more difficult for people to record police, which, in some instances, has provided evidence of misconduct. Greg Sullivan, the president of the New England First Amendment Coalition joined us to explain.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Shortsleeve is a venture capitalist and former MBTA executive who is running for governor of Massachusetts as a Republican. Shortsleeve, a veteran who served with the Marine Corps, pledged to “restore fiscal responsibility to Massachusetts.” Top priorities for Shortsleeve include taxes, the MBTA housing law, government spending and managing the migrant crisis in MA. Brian Shortsleeve joined Dan to discuss his campaign!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!Journey Forward’s 15th Annual Casino Night – Thursday May 22nd – Journey Forward is a non-profit dedicated to bettering lives of those with paralysis. Christopher Knight – Actor (The Brady Bunch) & Host of This Year’s Casino Night joined Dan to discuss the event.What is a Michelin Star and what does it take to earn one? The Michelin Guide (a guide rating the best restaurants) is coming to Boston. Restaurants inspectors have been deployed to Boston this year. Will Gilson - Chef/Owner of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group stopped by.New clues point to why colorectal cancer is rising in young people. Trisha Pasricha - Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post & instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School & directs the Institute for Gut-Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center checked in with Dan.Patriot Week for Mass Fallen Heroes, a series of events honoring vets and Gold Star families leading up to Memorial Day. With Dan Magoon - Exec Director of Mass Fallen Heroes.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can terminate the Temporary Protected Status program that protects roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants from the threat of deportation. Originally a federal judge blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's revocation of the TPS program saying that “ending the program could harm hundreds of thousands of people, cost the economy billions of dollars and hurt public health and safety.” How will this latest decision impact the country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can terminate the Temporary Protected Status program that protects roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants from the threat of deportation. Originally a federal judge blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's revocation of the TPS program saying that “ending the program could harm hundreds of thousands of people, cost the economy billions of dollars and hurt public health and safety.” How will this latest decision impact the country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The HALO Act is a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders. While police advocate for establishing a legal buffer zone that would keep not just police safe but spectators who at times are inserting themselves and getting either hurt or arrested with interfering with police activity, some are not in favor of the Act believing it infringes on the public’s “right to know” and fear police could abuse the law. Do you think there is a need for a police/bystander buffer zone? Why or why not? MA Rep. Richard Wells, a supporter of the bill joined us to discuss. Dan also heard from listeners on both sides of the aisle on this one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator on the Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement Project Weekend Closures for Bridge Work.8:15PM: Jairam Eswara, MD - Chair of Urology at Tufts Medical Center on former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.8:30PM: Dave Wattles Black Bear & Furbearer Biologist for Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife on how Massachusetts moves to nearly double black bear hunting to curb population surge.8:45PM: Annie Guest – Author, Attorney and Mental Health Therapist on how to renovate your family home without breaking the bank!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaHollywood is in search of the next James Bond, and Morgan wants to know who you would choose! Joining the conversation to set the stage and chat about Bond’s character traits was Steven Jay Rubin, producer, screenwriter, and author of several James Bond books.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaHollywood is in search of the next James Bond, and Morgan wants to know who you would choose! Joining the conversation to set the stage and chat about Bond’s character traits was Steven Jay Rubin, producer, screenwriter, and author of several James Bond books.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaTrelane Clark has been serving in education for well over 25 years and is a recognized leader in public, private, urban, and suburban schools. This year, Clark will travel to Washington, D.C. and Accra, Ghana to participate in two education summits for educators looking to grow as professionals and learn about the future of education. Morgan and Clark explore the educational differences between U.S. schools and those in Ghana.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaRaccoons, bats, and coyotes are the primary carriers of rabies in the Northeast, but any mammal can contract rabies. That’s why prevention is the best medicine. Morgan talked with Mariel McCann, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and Founder/President of Hare of the Dog, about their work distributing edible rabies vaccine baits to control and prevent rabies in wildlife.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not the 20th hour, but the 16th hour of Nightside for the week. Since Dan will be off for the 20th hour, he held a special "16th" hour light topic. Dan asked if you could have anyone sign a baseball, who would it be, and would you sell it or keep it?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are at a point in history where technological advancement has never been higher. 30 years ago, many would never have dreamed most of the civilized world would be walking around with essentially minicomputers in their pockets, able to grasp any information they want almost instantaneously. Or the invention of AI and how chatbots are part of everyday communications. How will our technology change over the next decade? What exciting types of tech are being worked on right now that our society can expect to utilize in the future? Futurist Kevin Cirilli joined us to talk about what’s technologically in store for us!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many wonderful benefits of plants! Not only do they provide oxygen and food for people but there are many medicinal benefits of plants too. Plants have been linked to contributing to overall well-being, thus why so many residential, commercial, and corporate settings elect to add greenery to their spaces. Jan Goodman, the owner and founder of Cityscapes, joined us to talk about the power of plants!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!National Police Week – Raising Awareness about why more Police Officers Die by Suicide Than in the Line of Duty… with Karen Solomon – President and Co-Founder of First H.E.L.P., a nonprofit that honors police service of first responders who died by suicide and supports the families.What running with a jogging stroller does to your body, with Allison Singles, PhD - Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Berks.Why "Good Enough" Is Ruining Your Life - We have created a culture of mediocrity. We're addicted to it! We settle for far less than is possible. Kellan Fluckiger – author, speaker & transformation coach checked in with Dan.New Report from FIRE finds Harvard punished more student speech than any other school this decade… With Ryne Weiss - FIRE Director of Research.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chaotic scene erupted in Worcester when Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers went to arrest a woman who the Dept. of Homeland Security describes as a “violent criminal” here illegally. The woman under arrest has a history of prior arrest on charges that include assault and battery on a pregnant victim. Community members including a city councilor responded to the scene of ICE action and tried to intervene resulting in multiple arrests by Worcester Police. Protests have ensued since, including a protest outside City Hall Tuesday that caused the City Council to close City Hall over “public safety concerns.” We discussed the ongoing drama in Worcester!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community members in Hyde Park are left with more questions than answers regarding the Boston school bus crash that killed a five-year-old boy last month. While the Boston Police and the Suffolk district attorney’s office are investigating the crash, community members including Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepin point to a lack of information being released on the case. It’s unknown who the school bus driver was but from the little info given, it appears the driver struck two parked cars before the fatal crash. Could this crash have been prevented? Who is the driver, and did they have the proper training? When will the community of Hyde Park get answers for this tragic incident?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community members in Hyde Park are left with more questions than answers regarding the Boston school bus crash that killed a five-year-old boy last month. While the Boston Police and the Suffolk district attorney’s office are investigating the crash, community members including Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepin point to a lack of information being released on the case. It’s unknown who the school bus driver was but from the little info given, it appears the driver struck two parked cars before the fatal crash. Could this crash have been prevented? Who is the driver, and did they have the proper training? When will the community of Hyde Park get answers for this tragic incident?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!Lesley Alderman, LCSW, psychotherapist based in Brooklyn – WaPo “Ask A Therapist” Columnist shares how to gently stop someone who talks way too much!Chris Carosa - Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor, Senior Contributor to Forbes and author of The Parent's Guide To Turning Your Teen Into A Millionaire discussed A GOP tax bill: Trump Wants To Give Babies A Thousand Bucks!Atsushi Endo, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center discussed Celtic Jason Tatum and his torn Achilles – how this happens, how it’s treated and what’s the recovery period?David Hamilton – author of The Enigmatic Aviator: Charles Lindbergh Revisited finds earlier parallels with current events and looks at the ever-changing verdict on Lindbergh.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Qatari royal family is preparing to give the Trump Administration a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet, to be used as Air Force One in Trump's second term before being donated to his presidential library. Some are taking aim with that, including some Trump supporters. Do you take aim with the gifted Boeing 747 jet?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Qatari royal family is preparing to give the Trump Administration a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet, to be used as Air Force One in Trump's second term before being donated to his presidential library. Some are taking aim with that, including some Trump supporters. Do you take aim with the gifted Boeing 747 jet?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Boston City Council will be presented with a resolution to discuss the job status of city councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges. Should the councilor be allowed to finish her term or should she be removed from her position? Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined Dan to discuss!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!Wayne Soares - Author of ‘Honored to Serve: In Their Own Words’ – A book with a collection of stories from veterans who served this country.Captain Jessica Berkhoudt - Corps Officer, Director of Newburyport Community Center at The Salvation Army, Massachusetts Division discussed the Salvation Army of Newburyport Laps for Lunches Walk-a-thon & Family Fair Coming up this Saturday May 17th!Professor Greg Stoller of Boston University checked in to discuss the various trade deals of President Trump.Kevin Deabler, Co-Founder and Principal at RODE Architects joined Dan to discuss The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester and the Martin Richard Foundation who broke ground on The FieldHouse+, a state-of-the-art athletic and recreational facility designed to serve Boston youth of all ages and abilities! All about The FieldHouse+ and its community engagement.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump Administration and China have agreed to slash tariffs for the next 90 days in a push to deescalate a trade war. A long-term negotiation agreement is still being worked out. As a result of the agreement, the U.S. Stock Market soared on Monday. We discussed!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics roughly over 96K people die every year due to a drug overdose. With that, opioids are a factor in 7 out of every 10 overdose deaths. Drug trafficking and drug addiction has been a constant battle in nearly every corner of the U.S. What is being done to crack down on drug trafficking and help drug afflicted citizens on the road of recovery? Are we doing enough? Adam Vibe Gunton is a recovered drug addict, overdose survivor, TED Talk speaker, and founder of Recovered On Purpose and Behavioral Health Partners who joined us to talk about how America can “recover” from the opioid epidemic!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second Karen Read murder trial continues into its 4th week this week. On Monday, State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik took the stand and testified about evidence that led to Karen Read’s arrest. Does the second trial feel different than the first trial? Do you think the trial is going in a different direction than that of the first? We discussed the latest from the Karen Read trial and heard listeners' thoughts. Attorney Phil Tracy joined us to discuss!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8PM: Joe Salvo – Brain Tumor Survivor & Author on Life After Suffering a Brain Tumor…His Inspirational Recovery8:15PM: Amanda Rotondo on her book: Place Names in Boston & Beyond (Tongue-Twisted Town Tales)! A local woman writes about a comical look at long forgotten MA stories and characters.8:30PM: Paul Peters - Workplace Expert & Owner of Covenant Case Management Services on why are so many Gen Z employees electing not to climb the corporate ladder? Gen Z's 'conscious unbossing'…8:45PM: Dr. Bill Hennessey on Pres. Trump to sign executive order to cut prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% — he says to match other countries.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heading into Mother’s Day weekend, we honored the moms in our lives, past and present! What has your mom done that makes her so special? Listen to callers' shoutouts to their mom!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio, and in particular AM radio, is a critical part of America’s emergency communication infrastructure. It’s a resource we use to inform the public about states of emergency and other vital information. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced to combat the automobile industry and their efforts to rid newly manufactured vehicles of having AM radio accessibility. Bruce Mittman, the General Partner, CEO of Community Broadcasters, joined us to discuss the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the importance of protecting radio.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, a federal judge in Vermont ordered the Trump Administration release Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student who was arrested by ICE agents in Somerville in March. Öztürk has been held for six weeks at an ICE detention center in Louisiana. Federal officials claim the grad student engaged in activities in support of Hamas but failed to supply any evidence of the claims except an op-ed piece Öztürk co-wrote for the Tufts student newspaper that urged the school to do more to advocate against Israeli aggression in Gaza. We discussed the release and extreme arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Ella Adams – State House News Reporter on the MA Wheelchair Repair Bill.8:15PM: Alexandra Chery-Dorrelus, the co-Executive Director of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute on the 29th Annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace hosted by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute.8:30PM: Jean Duffy - local MA soccer team players & Author of the book: Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World on the team of soccer ‘grannies’ from MA who competed at the Grannies International Football Tournament in South Africa!8:45PM: Bob Schick of Walpole – former high school classmate of Pope Leo on knowing the new Pope Leo XIV back in High School!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On day two of the papal conclave where cardinals from around the world gather to vote on and select a new leader of the Catholic Church, the world saw white smoke emerge, signaling they have chosen the church’s new leader. For the first time in history a U.S. pontiff has been elected! American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now choosing the name Pope Leo XIV originally hails from Chicago. Pope Leo XIV is considered a centrist but, on many issues, seen as more of a progressive, however he opposes ordaining women as deacons, so he’s considered more conservative on church doctrine. We discussed the new leader of the Catholic Church and what we can expect from him in the future!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On day two of the papal conclave where cardinals from around the world gather to vote on and select a new leader of the Catholic Church, the world saw white smoke emerge, signaling they have chosen the church’s new leader. For the first time in history a U.S. pontiff has been elected! American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now choosing the name Pope Leo XIV originally hails from Chicago. Pope Leo XIV is considered a centrist but, on many issues, seen as more of a progressive, however he opposes ordaining women as deacons, so he’s considered more conservative on church doctrine. We discussed the new leader of the Catholic Church and what we can expect from him in the future!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.