NightSide With Dan Rea

Senator Peter Durant, a Spencer Republican, told various media outlets that he is considering a run for governor of Massachusetts in 2026. The Republican potential believes Gov. Maura Healey is “beatable” and that there is “an opportunity here.” Durant is still mulling over the decision and plans to make a decision before Memorial Day of this year. Sen. Durant joined Dan to talk about some key issues in the Commonwealth as well as his consideration to run.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!Peter Abraham – Boston Globe Sports Reporter joined Dan with The Red Sox and Roster Projections.Dan Rea was this week’s guest host on the Carrigan & Company podcast! And now Kim Carrigan – podcaster & former TV anchor is on Nightside!Dr. Patrick Porter – expert in brain health & founder of BrainTap talks about Sleep Debt: Is napping good or bad for the brain?Ted Clouser - Technology & Cybersecurity Expert & CEO of PCA Technology Solutions, a firm that specializes in cybersecurity and data protection warned us that AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about 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.

Did the Trump Administration ignore a federal judge’s order to temporarily halt the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang? Over the weekend, roughly 250 alleged gang members were transferred via aircraft to El Salvador and Honduras by U.S. officials after President Trump invoked an 18th century wartime law, speeding up the removal of the alleged gang members. A federal judge ordered officials to halt deportation, however the flights were in the air at the time of the ruling. Dan discussed what occurred and if the court order had a lawful basis.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.

Did the Trump Administration ignore a federal judge’s order to temporarily halt the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang? Over the weekend, roughly 250 alleged gang members were transferred via aircraft to El Salvador and Honduras by U.S. officials after President Trump invoked an 18th century wartime law, speeding up the removal of the alleged gang members. A federal judge ordered officials to halt deportation, however the flights were in the air at the time of the ruling. Dan discussed what occurred and if the court order had a lawful basis.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 legal battle over the Franklin Park renovation project of White Stadium goes to trial this week. Plaintiffs in the case argue that the $200 million project is illegal privatization of public trust land. The City of Boston and Boston Unity Soccer Partners (the defendants) have denied the privatization claims, saying the renovated stadium will be accessible to Boston Public School students. Dan discussed the lawsuit and what’s at stake with Gayla Cawley, Renee Stacy Welch, she is a plaintiff, a Franklin Park Defender, a community advocate and a park abutter, and Dot Fennel, a community advocate. 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!Successful Fundraiser on Saturday for the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry! Jim Brett checked in with Dan to review the event.Essex County Trail Association’s Tails for the Trails - 5k Casual Canicross Coming up on March 29th! Martha Sanders – Chair of the Board of Directors for the Essex County Trail Association joined Dan.Law at the Movies: Turning Legal Doctrine into Art - the understanding of law, cinema, and the intricate interplay between the two! With Dr. Stanley Fish – author of “Law at the Movies”.Survey: Nearly 90% of Americans believe tipping is getting out of hand today! Scott Baradell - Branding & Consumer Trends Expert with Idea Grove gets at the tip of the iceberg.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 is Saint Patrick’s Day so Dan did a special St. Patrick’s Day themed 20th Hour topic!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.

In the latest turn of the Karen Read legal battle, a federal judge denied Karen Read’s attempt to drop two of the charges against her on double jeopardy grounds. Read’s defense attorneys argued that a mistrial declaration in her first trial was not necessary and that jurors privately voted to acquit Read. Dan discussed the legalities of the Karen Read case and heard your thoughts!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 Animal Rescue League of Boston saw 29% of their pets surrendered in 2024 were due to housing-related issues such as sudden housing instability, homelessness or having to move to a new place that does not allow pets. To combat housing related challenges for pets and their owners, the ARL and MA lawmakers are working on legislation that aims to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis as well as ensure pet parity across housing authorities. ARL President & CEO, Dr. Edward Schettino 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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!We discuss the upcoming heist film ANY DAY NOW which explores the true-ish art heist of Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – written and directed by Boston native Eric Aronson. Movie Premiere is March 17th at the Somerville Theatre.From Stage Fright to Fearlessness - a Paradigm-Shifting Approach to Public Speaking! With Lee Glickstein, founder of Speaking Circles International.New England Aquarium Creates Retirement Home For Older Penguins with Kristen McMahon-Curator of Pinnipeds and Penguins for the NE Aquarium.Major cities leaning into smart tech to keep celebrations secure, like St. Patrick Day celebrations, etc. How can AI be used for security? With Marc Jaromin, the Director of Public Safety at Futuri.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 Republican controlled U.S. House passed a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the federal government. The U.S. Senate has until Friday at midnight to pass the federal spending bill or risk a potential government shutdown that would begin Saturday. How will the Senate vote? Are we heading for a government shutdown? Dan discussed what’s at stake and breaks it down. 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 consumers have taken to boycotting American companies including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Tesla to name a few. The boycotts are politically motivated based off the Trump Administration’s move to slash federal employees and DEI initiatives that inspired other American companies to follow suit. Are you boycotting any companies? Have you in the past? Do you believe a boycott makes a difference? Dan discussed consumer boycotts of past and present.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 consumers have taken to boycotting American companies including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Tesla to name a few. The boycotts are politically motivated based off the Trump Administration’s move to slash federal employees and DEI initiatives that inspired other American companies to follow suit. Are you boycotting any companies? Have you in the past? Do you believe a boycott makes a difference? Dan discussed consumer boycotts of past and present.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 Push for Office Returns—But Is It the Right Move? Clark Lowe, President and CEO of O'Connor Company discussed it with Dan.X (Twitter) Outage that occurred this week due to a massive cyberattack. If X can go down, how vulnerable are other companies? Kate Kuehn - Vice President of Global Cyber Advocacy at World Wide Technology checked in.Trump tariffs gut punch farmers, what they can do now… With Arther Erickson – CEO of Hylio.Study: Children develop body image issues starting as young as 7. What's the best way for parents to help their children have a healthy relationship with food? Kelly Shoup - licensed, pediatric occupational therapist 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.

Join Dan on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 for brunch from 11-1 at Neroli's Ristorante - 282 Washington Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Bill and Bo Winiker will be there providing great music to go with the great food!For Reservations, call 781-375-2594. Please request to be seated in the "Dan Rea Section." 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.

Dan discussed Columbia University's Graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and deportation for pro-Palistinain demonstrations. He is currently still in custody. 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.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire made the announcement that she will not seek reelection for her senate seat, essentially turning NH into a battleground state for the Senate in 2026. Can the Republicans reclaim a seat in NH furthering their majority in the Senate or will the Democrats defend that seat? Who do you think will and should run for that seat in NH?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.

Roughly five years ago the world shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic. Years later some are still struggling with what is called “Long Covid,” which is a collection of symptoms that last three months or longer after your first Covid symptoms. What is the prevalence and risk factors of Long Covid? What are some of the symptoms? Julie Sullivan, the Program Manager of the COVID Recovery Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital joined us to discuss treatments, what you need to know and how to protect yourself against Long Covid!Long Covid Recovery Center - 617-525-3665Listen 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!Mass. Dems look for their Trump-era message - searching for a path forward following their 2024 election losses… Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.NFL Free Agency Moves – What’s next for the Patriots in free agency? Chris Price – Boston Globe Sportswriter stopped by to discuss it with Dan.50 New England sayings & slang, explained! Some of the unique, quirky slang words you’ll most likely only hear in New England! Stacy Milbouer – writer/journalist for the Granite Post banged a wicked uey to join Dan. The U.S. is facing a critical hospital bed shortage by 2032, UCLA research suggests! Dr. Richard Leuchter – assistant professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the study’s lead investigator discussed it 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.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?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.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?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.

David Urban, the newest board member for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and political commentator for CNN, joined Dan to discuss a variety of political key issues playing out in D.C.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!U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Families! With Alex Kwanten - Managing Editor of the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report.$5,000 Scholarships for Students wanting a Career as an Automotive Technician - Experts predict a shortage of 417,000 auto technicians by 2028. Alex Shelton - Ford Philanthropy’s Manager, Education for the Future of Work explained.Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March - critical importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against colorectal cancer. Dr. Ryan Carlson - colon and rectal surgeon at Cape Cod Healthcare checked in.Spring Breakers Should Be Aware Of Fentanyl Laced Drugs: Increase In Overdoses, According To Experts. Abid Nazeer, DEFENT Advisor and Addiction Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer at Hopemark Health 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.

The stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window?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 stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window?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 is a new alliance (The Mass Opportunity Alliance) of business leaders in Massachusetts that have formed to make Massachusetts a more competitive state nationally. Christopher Anderson, the President of the MOA, joined us to explain how business organizations from many sectors can work together to improve our economy in MA and help stop the concerning trend of outmigration in the Commonwealth. 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. Shelby Harris - Sleep psychologist explains why sleep gets more difficult as you age and expert tips to help.Bruins trade captain Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Brandon Carlo! Brian Antonelli – WBZ NewsRadio Sports Reporter checked in.What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife? Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center explained.Falling Back: The Army is losing nearly one-quarter of soldiers in the first 2 years of enlistment. : Jim Blythe - third generation U.S. Navy Combat Veteran and outspoken advocate for the military and host of the Veterans' Impact Show stopped by to discuss it 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.

This weekend we all spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. There has been much debate in recent years over getting rid of a national time change. This week, President Trump said ending daylight saving time has become a "50/50 issue." For the 20th hour of the show this week, Dan asked you for your thoughts on whether DST should stay or go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? Dan spoke with CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, and he answered all your tax-related questions for a second hour! 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 have your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? Dan spoke with CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, and he answered all your tax-related questions in the 9pm hour! 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! For one of our segments this evening we discussed a recent study that finds swearing is linked to increased pain tolerance and strength! We first spoke with Dr. Leigh Richardson, PhD in Psychology and the founder of the Brain Performance Center in Dallas and professional counselor on a new study that swearing is linked to pain tolerance and strength. Cristina LePort- Cardiologist turned thriller author spoke to Dan about real life concerns regarding organ transplants. Derek Oliveira- Global Consultant for ISSA (a trade association for the cleaning, hygiene and facility management industry spoke to Dan about the 10 dirtiest spots in every hotel room! Finally, Dan spoke to AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Thompson about the strong winds that pummeled the Boston area on Friday. 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 the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves for promising huge cuts in federal bureaucracy. Part of DOGE's initiative has been asking all federal employees to justify their jobs/responsibilities by telling them about their accomplishments in the past week...This has also applied to critical medical volunteers who are only called during national disasters or emergencies. Is the DOGE initiative/crack down and cuts in federal bureaucracy going too far?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 the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves for promising huge cuts in federal bureaucracy. Part of DOGE's initiative has been asking all federal employees to justify their jobs/responsibilities by telling them about their accomplishments in the past week...This has also applied to critical medical volunteers who are only called during national disasters or emergencies. Is the DOGE initiative/crack down and cuts in federal bureaucracy going too far?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.

In recent months there has been a battle between State Auditor Diana DiZoglio and state legislators over efforts to audit the state legislature. Despite an overwhelming number of MA residents, roughly 71%, who approved Question 1 last Fall, which asked if the state auditor should be able to audit the state legislature, Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano opposes the audit and says DiZoglio has turned this into a “political audit”. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined us to discuss her efforts to audit the state legislature. 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 share of patients experiencing long waits in Massachusetts emergency departments remains elevated, according to new state research by the Health Policy Commission. Dr. Laura Nasuti – Health Policy Comm. Director of Research and Analytics joined Dan.“Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn”-A Live Theatrical Event Coming to the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on March 23rd! With Dr. Scott Bonn – Criminologist.Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle…one doctor says unforeseen problems can occur with new drugs that are still in testing… Dr. Deborah Kado - co-director of the Stanford Center on Longevity and a longtime dog mom explained.Daylight Saving Time/Spring Forward is this weekend. How might it affect your sleep and health? Aarti Grover, MD, Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medical Center 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.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed immigration policies locally here in Boston as well as nationally.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 Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed immigration policies locally here in Boston as well as nationally.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 Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed immigration policies locally here in Boston as well as nationally.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!Comedian T.J. Miller brings his Crowd Sorcerer Tour to the Comedy Connection in East Providence, RI on Friday March 7th & Saturday March 8th! T.J. Miller checked in!National Ladder Safety Month This Month! Mike Van Bree - director of product safety and engineering with a major U.S. ladder manufacturer discussed it with Dan.The real concern when it comes to black plastics (which was discovered to have high levels of flame retardants) that are used in cooking spatulas, kitchen peelers, and more. With Dr. Tracey Woodruff - professor of reproductive sciences at the University of California at San Francisco.Trade Wars: What will cost Americans more from sweeping tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada? Lance Thrailkill – Manufacturing expert & CEO of PRINT3D Technologies and All Metals Fabricating based in Texas 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.

What did you make of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress? Were you pleased or disappointed in the speech? Dan recapped the speech, gave his opinion, and graded the President’s speech. At a time when it appears the political winds have shifted against Trump, did his speech help or hurt him?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.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress! Here is the Democratic response, right here on WBZ NewsRadio!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.

WBZ NewsRadio brought live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress! Here is Trump’s speech to Congress right here on WBZ NewsRadio!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 addressed a joint session of Congress. The speech comes on the heels of an Oval Office dust up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and at a time many are concerned about the stock market after Monday’s stock market drop that occurred shortly after Trump announced his new U.S. tariffs. What will Trump's speech to Congress entail? Is there anything you'd like to see Trump hit on during his speech?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, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We assessed and discussed public safety needs in Boston.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, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We assessed and discussed public safety needs in Boston. 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 Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday is expected to be challenged by Republican members of Congress over Boston’s policies on immigration. Carine Hajjar, an opinion, and editorial writer for the Boston Globe previewed Wu’s trip to Washington and commented on the threats being made by the Trump Administration.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!Boxing Manager and World-Class Jazz Pianist Announces New Book and Two Rare Public Performances! Charles Farrell – professional piano player, boxing manager, former fighter for the Mob joined Dan.2nd Annual Postcard Show Sunday March 9th at Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History. Kathy Alpert – Founder of New England Postcard Club checked in.Rent-the-chicken program takes off amid soaring egg prices! Brian Templeton – Farmer & Co-owner of Templeton Family Organics explained how it works.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.

(No 20th hour light topic this hour.) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office where the conversation turned into a fiery exchange. The White House meeting was supposed to focus on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals but quickly took a turn when VP Vance said the “path to peace between Russia and Ukraine is diplomacy.” The Ukrainian president appeared to not like that statement, challenging Vance and the heated exchange went on from there where at one point Trump called Zelenskyy “disrespectful” telling him he “does not have any cards right now.” We break down this fiery exchange and how it might affect America’s foreign policy.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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office where the conversation turned into a fiery exchange. The White House meeting was supposed to focus on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals but quickly took a turn when VP Vance said the “path to peace between Russia and Ukraine is diplomacy.” The Ukrainian president appeared to not like that statement, challenging Vance and the heated exchange went on from there where at one point Trump called Zelenskyy “disrespectful” telling him he “does not have any cards right now.” We break down this fiery exchange and how it might affect America’s foreign policy.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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office where the conversation turned into a fiery exchange. The White House meeting was supposed to focus on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals but quickly took a turn when VP Vance said the “path to peace between Russia and Ukraine is diplomacy.” The Ukrainian president appeared to not like that statement, challenging Vance and the heated exchange went on from there where at one point Trump called Zelenskyy “disrespectful” telling him he “does not have any cards right now.” We break down this fiery exchange and how it might affect America’s foreign policy.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.