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!The American Heritage Museum and What It Offers, with President & Financial Director of the American Heritage Museum Rob Collings.John Wilson – MA father accused in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal & author of "Varsity Blues - The Untold Story of The Scandal Within the Scandal." joined Dan.Gen Z grads say their college degrees were a waste of time and money as AI infiltrates the workplace. Jon Schultz - Technology & AI Expert - founder and CEO of ezLocator explained.Karen Read’s Retrial Begins! Phil Tracy – Criminal Defense Attorney 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.

Last week, six female passengers traveled to space for a sub-orbital mission aboard Blue Origin’s new Shepard rocket. Among the six passengers was pop superstar Katy Perry and broadcast journalist Gayle King. The trip received a lot of criticism from the public as well as celebrities pointing to how it privatizes space travel and the alleged environmental impact, with actress Olivia Munn saying, “Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride?". Gayle King took offense to the backlash calling it sexist to use to the term “ride,” a term she says would never be used to describe an all-male trip. We discussed the mission, the criticism, and space tourism in general. Would you travel into space like that if given the chance?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 Easter Monday, Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at the age of 88. Pope Francis is being remembered for his humble and more progressive style of leadership. As the 266th pope, he did things quite differently, more humbly, than his predecessors, for example, having chosen to live in the Santa Marta guest house in the Vatican rather than the traditional Apostolic Palace. The late Pope was more progressive in how he reformed the Vatican with his outreach to the LGBTQ community as well as his elevation of women to higher levels in the church than ever seen before. We heard your thoughts on the passing of Pope Francis.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 Easter Monday, Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at the age of 88. Pope Francis is being remembered for his humble and more progressive style of leadership. As the 266th pope, he did things quite differently, more humbly, than his predecessors, for example, having chosen to live in the Santa Marta guest house in the Vatican rather than the traditional Apostolic Palace. The late Pope was more progressive in how he reformed the Vatican with his outreach to the LGBTQ community as well as his elevation of women to higher levels in the church than ever seen before. Father Jonathan Gasbar, Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Brookline and former Secretary to Cardinal O’Malley, was in Rome in 2013 for the last conclave that chose Pope Francis. Father Gasbar joined us to remark on the inspirational life of Pope Francis.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!Lexington High School took the crown at the Massachusetts State Finals of the National Personal Finance Challenge, hosted by Council for Economic Education. The all-female team will compete at the national competition in June. Dan was joined by Riyanna Beri (student) and Rachel LeComte (teacher). The pros and cons of a new dating trend known as 'floodlighting'. Jennifer Styers - Dating and Relationship Coach/Expert explained.Gen Z has a different attitude about dining from baby boomers and millennials—and it shows in smaller tickets at chain restaurants. Sherif Mityas - restaurant industry expert and the CEO of BRIX Holdings stopped by.Pope Francis dies at age 88. The world reacts. Prof. Mathew Schmalz Professor of Religious Studies at The College of Holy Cross 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.

For our last broadcast hour of the week, Dan wanted to know what really “grinds your gears” and gets under your skin? 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.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal citizen of El Salvador but residing in Maryland, was removed from the U.S. on March 15 as part of a series of deportation flights that sent hundreds of alleged gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador. However, Abrego Garcia’s removal was admittedly an “administrative error” by the Trump Administration. Despite the error, the Admin. claims Abrego Garcia is associated with MS-13. Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador with hopes of releasing Abrego Garcia but was unsuccessful. We discussed the overall topic of wrongful deportations mixed with the Trump Admin's aggressive action of mass deportations.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.

Some local parents took to filing federal complaints against Burlington Public Schools over detailed sex questions on a middle school “Youth Risk Behavior Survey” that was given to their children despite opting out of the survey. The parents filing the complaint argue that the definitions of various sexual activities mentioned in the survey were too graphic for some students as young as 11. We discussed parental rights and what parents are entitled to regarding their children's education.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.

Some local parents took to filing federal complaints against Burlington Public Schools over detailed sex questions on a middle school “Youth Risk Behavior Survey” that was given to their children despite opting out of the survey. The parents filing the complaint argue that the definitions of various sexual activities mentioned in the survey were too graphic for some students as young as 11. We discussed parental rights and what parents are entitled to regarding their children's education.Mike King, President of the Massachusetts Family Institute joined Dan as did some Burlington parents who called 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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Boston Marathon “Pursuit” Program by Wings of America. With Ando Nixon – Founder of Wings of America.Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington. Rasheed Walters (journalist) & Alex Cain (local historian & member of the Lexington Minute Men) joined Dan.A woodpecker is wreaking havoc in Rockport, smashing car windows and mirrors! Tia Pinney, senior naturalist with Mass Audubon checked in!Unmasked: 82% of working women change their speaking style when they’re on the clock! Suzanne Castle – leadership expert who helps women entrepreneurs explained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing feud between Harvard University and the Trump Administration over demands for the school to make extensive changes to its governance, admissions and hiring practices, the Trump Admin. has moved to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status. The status designation allows many universities like Harvard to avoid paying federal income tax. The question is, does Trump have the authority to do that? 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.

Amid the ongoing feud between Harvard University and the Trump Administration over demands for the school to make extensive changes to its governance, admissions and hiring practices, the Trump Admin. has moved to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status. The status designation allows many universities like Harvard to avoid paying federal income tax. The question is, does Trump have the authority to do that? Harvard University Professor Steven Pinker, a member of The Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard, is concerned about the ongoing trend of government involvement over academic policy changes and 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.

Physician shortages in the U.S. are affecting health systems and organizations nationwide and are predicted to have long-lasting effects on public health. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is facing a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034, including 48,000 primary care physicians. Dr. Marschall Runge, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan and CEO of Michigan Medicine joined us to discuss the shortages and how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare.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!Autism Awareness Month –What the organization Autism Elevated does to transform the way society views autism, providing tools for families, and helping autistic individuals discover their strengths and find work environments where they thrive and succeed. Clain Udy – Founder of Autism Elevated & Author of Rebranding Autism: A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum joined Dan.Keira D’Amato, marathoning’s unlikely star, leads a stacked Boston field of American women. Amin Touri (pronounced ah-Meen)– Boston Globe Sports Web producer and editor stopped by.Beyond Fake Photos: New Report Reveals How Everyday AI Tools Can Be Taught to Steal Passwords. Etay Maor - (pronounced: EE-tai MAY-or), Chief Security Strategist of Cato Networks had the scary details.Robert Kraft vs Bill Belichick: Who owns slogans like "No Days Off" and "Ignore the Noise"? John Rizvi – The Patent Professor 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.

Following Harvard University’s rejection to follow the Trump Administration’s policy change demands, the Trump Administration has now frozen roughly $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school. Two organizations representing the faculty of Harvard University sued the Trump Administration over the freeze. The admin’s legal battles don’t stop there…the Dept. of Justice is suing Maine over what they say is the state’s violation of Title XI. Do you think the Trump Admin. is overstepping its authority? We 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.

The Registry of Moter Vehicles is bracing for the rush of drivers trying to get their Real ID before the May 7th deadline. This is a hard deadline, whereas in years past the Covid pandemic delayed the process. It has been nearly impossible to get an appointment at the RMV due to the influx of people, so the Registry is now talking walk-in appointments to help mitigate the process. What has been your experience with getting a Real ID or trying to?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 Registry of Moter Vehicles is bracing for the rush of drivers trying to get their Real ID before the May 7th deadline. This is a hard deadline, whereas in years past the Covid pandemic delayed the process. It has been nearly impossible to get an appointment at the RMV due to the influx of people, so the Registry is now talking walk-in appointments to help mitigate the process. What has been your experience with getting a Real ID or trying to?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: The Concord Museum Ranked #1 Best Small Town Museum by USA Today on Heels of 250th Anniversary of American Revolution - Museum will host a Free Community Day on April 19th!Guest: Lisa Krassner - Executive Director of the Concord Museum8:15PM: Pink Chair Storytellers Magazine hosts screening of award-winning documentary, "Unspoken: Would You Hide Me?", telling the story of seven Jewish siblings who survived the Holocaust with the help of German strangers.Guest: Marci Bracken - Pink Chair Storytellers Magazine Co-Founder8:30PM: 13th Annual Down Home Up Here Bluegrass and Old Time Festival on Patriot's Day Weekend - Festival Showcases Local and National Bluegrass and Adjacent Genre ActsGuest: Maxfield Anderson - Musician performing at festival8:45PM: The buzz is back: Cicadas from Brood XIV set to emerge this spring and are coming to MA!Guest: Natasha Wright - Technical Director and Entomologist at Braman Termite & Pest EliminationListen 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.

Twelve years ago, Boston was shaken by the Boston Marathon bombing that occurred during the 117th annual Boston Marathon. The explosions killed three civilians and injured 264 others. MIT police officer Sean Collier was also ambushed and killed by the marathon bombers. Today we remember the day that Boston came together to tend to our wounded, honor and remember the citizens we lost, and remember that we are Boston Strong.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.

Twelve years ago, Boston was shaken by the Boston Marathon bombing that occurred during the 117th annual Boston Marathon. The explosions killed three civilians and injured 264 others. MIT police officer Sean Collier was also ambushed and killed by the marathon bombers. Today we remember the day that Boston came together to tend to our wounded, honor and remember the citizens we lost, and remember that we are Boston Strong.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.

Over the last couple of years, the U.S. Postal Service has been warning the public about an increase in counterfeit stamps being sold online. While in this digital age you might think that emails and texts have primarily replaced snail mail, many citizens still send greeting cards, especially during holidays and for special occasions. Roughly over one billion Christmas cards are sent each year. With that being said, scammers have gotten very crafty printing and selling counterfeit stamps online for heavily discounted prices. Danielle Schrage with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service joined us to discuss the concerns over counterfeit stamps.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 three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Plummer Youth Promise Organization – How they help and advance the outcome for youth at risk of entering state care. Nicole McLaughlin - Executive Director at Plummer Youth Promise stopped by.Melissa Paul - Vice President, Development & Chief Development Officer at Mass Eye & Ear discussed Team Eye and Ear – The Boston Marathon Team and Program.Traffic Fatalities Down Nationwide, but Local Trends are Cause for Concern…increase in traffic fatalities in Massachusetts. Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast checked in with Dan.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.

Over the weekend, there was an upsurge in violent incidents. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was set ablaze after an individual broke into Gov. Shapiro’s residence. The man accused of arson, and now charged with terrorism, arson, and attempted murder, admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Shapiro and conducted this attack on the first night of Passover. In addition, a Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. The teen is linked to "The Order of Nine Angles,” an extreme, racially motivated neo-Nazi group. What’s happening in our country? These incidents happen amid the ongoing vandalistic attacks against Tesla across the U.S.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.

Over the weekend, there was an upsurge in violent incidents. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was set ablaze after an individual broke into Gov. Shapiro’s residence. The man accused of arson, and now charged with terrorism, arson, and attempted murder, admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Shapiro and conducted this attack on the first night of Passover. In addition, a Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. The teen is linked to "The Order of Nine Angles,” an extreme, racially motivated neo-Nazi group. What’s happening in our country? These incidents happen amid the ongoing vandalistic attacks against Tesla across the U.S.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 Springtime in New England and with that comes warmer weather, floral blossoms, and…rats? While rats do not hibernate during Winter months, they do become more active during the Spring months. As temperatures rise, they leave behind the sheltered spots they occupied during the colder months, seeking out new environments that offer better resources. Within the last year Boston launched a new rodent action plan to combat the growing rodent population in the city. How has that plan been going and are you doing anything to ward off rodents in your neighborhood? 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!John Spooner – Financial Advisor & Author of "Wake Up: A Lifetime of Lessons From Smart Women" joined Dan.Boston Marathon Prep – How runners prepare for challenges of running a marathon such as training, weather, and injury prevention. With Dr. Adam Tenforde - sports medicine physician at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of running-related injuries.Also checking in with Dan was Bill Pennington – Founder of Run For The Troops – Cornhole for a Cause Upcoming Event – Sunday, June 8th!Nikki Stewart - Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, which operates Old North Church Historic Site told us April 18, 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous “two if by sea” lantern signal in Old North Church’s steeple & Paul Revere’s Ride.Two powerful public events that bring Revolutionary history to life in Boston’s North End:Event 1: Wed. April 16th – Celebration Breakfast Marking Old North Church’s Famous Lantern Signal.Event 2: Fri. April 18th- Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play – free and open to the public.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 a NightSide favorite 20th Hour topic…brushes with celebrities! Dan asked listeners where you unexpectedly ran into a celebrity out in the “wild”!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.

Do you dream of remodeling your home? Do you have a home remodel project you are already working on and in need of some advice? Mark Philben, Boston Globe's "Ask the Remodeler" columnist and a longtime Project Development Manager at Cambridge-based Charlie Allen Renovations joined us to answer listener's remodel questions!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.

Christopher Muse, a retired MA Superior Court judge shares the tale of Bobby Joe Leaster, a man wrongfully convicted for a murder he did not commit, who spent nearly 16 years in a MA state prison before the father son legal team of Christopher Muse and Robert Muse won his freedom. Chris joined us to share this inspiring tale firsthand having fought to win Leaster's freedom. This is a case that thwarted the reinstitution of capital punishment in Massachusetts during the 1990s, and unlocked compensation opportunities for people who were unjustly incarcerated.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!Dr. Marschall Runge - executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine discussed how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare.MONSTER JAM® returns to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 12th! Dan spoke with driver Colt Stephens.Lowell, MA’s multi-day celebration of music and art, The Town and The City Festival - APRIL 24-26 in Downtown Lowell. Chris Porter - Festival founder checked in with Dan.Skipping meals may increase risk of heart attack… Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth, Texas joined Dan Rea.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.

Stocks are on quite the rollercoaster ride. Stocks have swung wildly every day this week amid uncertainty about President Trump’s tariff plans and their economic fallout. On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs except for China. We discussed the latest in the world of the U.S. economy and finance and how the market continues to shake out.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.

Stocks are on quite the rollercoaster ride. Stocks have swung wildly every day this week amid uncertainty about President Trump’s tariff plans and their economic fallout. On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs except for China. We were joined by Tatsu Ikeda, an information tech consultant and engineer who has developed an expertise in the U.S. and global economy. Tatsu discussed the latest in the world of the U.S. economy and finance and how the market continues to shake out.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.

An MBTA commuter rail train collided with a tractor trailer in Canton, MA. Luckily, the truck driver is okay. It appears the truck got stuck behind the railroad crossing gate on one side of the road and on the track. Instead of driving through the other gate on the opposite side of the tracks, the driver decided to vacate the vehicle, abandoning it on the tracks. What would you do in this situation if your vehicle were stuck between barriers on a railroad track? Would you do the same thing as the driver and abandon the vehicle, drive through the opposing gate or something else?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 Stepping Strong Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Established after the Boston Marathon Bombing. What they do and how they help people. The Program Director Cheryl Lang joined Dan.Hot Stove Cool Music Celebrates 25 Years with a Star-Studded Concert in Boston Featuring Former Red Sox Players and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers! Allyce Najimy – CEO and Executive Director of the Foundation To Be Named Later checked in.Take A Child to Work Day and Beyond! Why the day is important for kids and what they can learn. Take a Child to Work Day is Thursday, April 24, 2025! Ed Grocholski - Chief Marketing Officer of Junior Achievement USA stopped by.The Great Detachment’: 79% of employees disengaged at work! Dennis S. Holland - Expert on Employee Engagement explained.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.

Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many.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.

Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many. Jared Dillian, author and writer for his newsletter The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals joined Dan.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.

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is once again pushing for ethics reform after City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's recent plea deal and resignation agreement. “Elected officials placed in positions of public trust should demonstrate the highest standards of positive leadership,” Flynn has outlined in the past. Councilor 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 began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know if You’re Buying a Car with John Vincent - Senior Editor and Correspondent / Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report.Boston’s first and only pod hotel! What’s a pod hotel? Adelaide Parker – Boston Globe Correspondent – has experienced pod hotels in Japan as well.Preparations For Salem's 400th Anniversary are Underway Ahead of 2026! Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo checked in. Why it's getting more expensive to use your credit cards? Doug Kantor, General Counsel for NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) explains.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 hour, Dan asks if you have faith in the tariffs and the Stock Market. 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.

After the announcement of 23 & Me’s file for bankruptcy, many customers are worried about their personal data and genetic information being sold to other companies. While the company insists customers’ info is protected, experts are telling 23 & Me customers to download and delete their data. What are some of the risks you take sending your DNA to private companies? Do you feel comfortable doing so and why? Jason Kelley, an Activism Director at The Electronic Frontier Foundation joins us tonight to discuss how you can protect your data from being stolen or used for nefarious purposes.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.

With the retrial of Karen Read for murder in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe fast approaching, have you changed your perspective on the case? A Boston Globe journalist went looking to see if any Karen Read supporters had secretly flipped and the feedback received was a bit “scary.” One commonality among all respondents was a sense of fear and paranoia. Dan will share this local journalist’s tale and ask you if you have changed your opinion on whether you believe Read is guilty or innocent. This comes at a time when Read and her defense team are pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the retrial while the Court decides whether to take up her double jeopardy appeal.*The journalist has denied our request to join at this time*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!Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days - predictions for potential outcomes, what the impact(s) would be on brands, creators and consumers? With Scott Sutton - CEO of Later (a marketing brand)The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines - details the story of two World War II generals who both received the Medal of Honor through contrasting means of leadership. With Jonathan Horn - author and former White House speechwriter for President George W. Bush.Follow-up on the First Robot Assisted Live Liver Plant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Martin Dibs – a surgeon involved in Zeller’s procedure and director of Beth Israel’s living liver transplant program.THE GOLF 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All Time. With Michael Arkush – Author & Sportswriter who contributes to the NY Times & WaPo.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.

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers. Which counties are considering lifting tariffs on the U.S. and which ones are planning reciprocal tariffs?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.

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers. Which counties are considering lifting tariffs on the U.S. and which ones are planning reciprocal tariffs?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.

Behind the bright lights, electric energy, and boisterous fans that come with professional sports, can sometimes be a dark, lonely, depressing space some elite athletes find themselves in. Recent research shows that between 5% and 35% of elite athletes report a mental health disorder. It was revealed this week that Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a suicide attempt during the 2022 season. The shocking admission came during a Netflix documentary set to be released this week. We discussed the often-unspoken mental challenges that some athletes battle.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 Matt Brown Foundation and Their Boston Marathon Team! Matt Brown – former hockey player – founder of the Matt Brown Foundation checked in!Why Workplace Bullying Is Back. Forbes* reports that the "command-and-control" leadership style, which emphasizes threats and punishment, is becoming more common. But why? Isn't this the exact opposite way to engage employees? Steve McClatchy - NY Times bestselling author and advisor to Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams joined Dan.Concord 250 Celebration – Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the historic battles of Concord and Lexington is approaching on April 19, 2025. Upcoming Events discussed with Rob Munro – Co-Chair of the Concord250.org Executive Committee.Study: Workplace incivility is soaring! David Olcott - workplace expert and the CEO of Samurai Success, an international executive, organizational and personal coaching firm explained.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.

For this 20th hour, with so much gloom around these days, Dan wanted his callers to bring up something good that happened to them this past week.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.

If you think it couldn’t get any worse for the stock market, than it did Thursday, the day after President Trump’s announced reciprocal tariffs, think again! Friday the stock market took its steepest dive yet where the Dow Jones fell 4.4% and the S&P and Nasdaq fell about 5% apiece. Is it time to panic? Do you have stocks and if so, have you sold any of your stocks or do you have confidence in big returns 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.

The Trump Administration announced it will “review” nearly $9 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and its affiliates in an effort to "root out antisemitism". The Admin.’s antisemitism task force sent the prestigious university a list of demands detailing what the school must do to avoid cancelation of federal funding. Some of the demands include: an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, merit-based hiring, and admissions reform and with that a demonstration that the changes are “durable,” among other demands. Does this set a bad precedent of allowing presidents and future administrations to withhold federal funding or grants over whatever type of engagement or program they deem discriminatory?Assumption University President Greg Weiner 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!Alex Ovechkin continues to move close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! Will he do it tonight? With John Decker – iHeart Media White House Correspondent – from the Capital One Arena.In response to rising gang violence and youth homicide rates in Boston in the 1990s, Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) created a program called Youth, Purpose, and Partnership (YPP). The program is still thriving and has an upcoming talent showcase on Friday April 11th! With Dalinda Ifill‑Pressat, Communications Director for Children's Services of Roxbury.Red Sox Home Opener – What occurred including the honoring of the 1975 Red Sox World Series Championship Team that includes Luis Tiant. With Dan Shaughnessy – Boston Globe Sports Columnist.The American Parkinson’s Disease Association Optimism Walk! Jordan Rich is leading his team called: Jordan’s Trailblazers and raising funds! With Jordan Rich – Longtime broadcaster for WBZ NewsRadio. If you'd like to donate to Jordan's walk, you can do so here: APDA 2025 Massachusetts Optimism WalkListen 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.