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Jay Talking

It’s a talk show for everybody. You don’t have to be a political junkie. You don’t have to be a sports fanatic. You don’t have to be an expert in anything. All you have do is care about the daily dilemmas that we all face as New Englanders. 642427
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Episodes

Financial District

Your favorite Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about a part of the city that has gone from wood houses, to red brick buildings, to high rise office buildings. Come on down! We're hanging out in the Financial District.

Sep 13, 201838 min

9/11 Unresolved

Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) makes his first visit to the new WBZ studios. We talk about the unresolved liability cases of 9/11 that are still ongoing. Also can the president change liable law to stop books and op-eds he claims are fake?

Sep 12, 201842 min

Power Ballads PSA

The surge, the soar, the sincerity, the fluffiness and the cheese. There a lot of things that define a power ballad, but surprisingly, there are a lot of you out there that can't name one. That's where we come in. Get out your white denim acid washed jeans; wax up your Trans Am; tease out your hair as high as it will go, and make sure your lighter is at the ready so you can sway with it to the music, because tonight we're talking power ballads.

Sep 08, 201855 min

Boston Occupied

Robert Allison, head of Rev250, wants you to attend a re-enactment of the arrival of British Regular troops at Long Wharf. We're being invaded again, but don't worry, they're just playing pretend this time.

Sep 06, 201842 min

What's On The Menu?

Michael Walters, content manager for potguide.com, tells about his service that reviews marijuana strains and offers information about pot products. It's like yelp for pot - five stars.

Sep 05, 201842 min

Our Border Problem

Immigration lawyer David Aujla tells the story of his illegal immigrant father that worked towards a path to citizenship to bring his family over from India.

Sep 04, 201837 min

Civics Lesson

Casey Cullen, high school teacher and part time police officer, eats, sleeps and breathes civics and wants you to know how your government works. Be a more informed voter. Get involved. Change your world.

Aug 30, 201838 min

The WHY Of Who We Are

Everything from how we cook our food to the latest political landscape - Anthropologist Dr. Thomas Barfield (Boston University) is on the search for why we do what we do.

Aug 24, 201843 min

S.S. Pierce

Pickled reindeer tongue, jelly aspic, deviled gizzards, pork cheese - if you needed it, they had it. If you didn't need it they had it too. Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about S.S. Pierce.

Aug 23, 20181 hr 8 min

Steel Wheels

Public transportation expert Charles Chieppo is here to talk about the changes for the MBTA coming down the track.

Aug 21, 201839 min

Hot Wax

Time to dust off your turn table and break out your old records. There might be a gem in there and Mighty John the Record Guy is here to help you separate the rare vinyl from the bargain bin specials.

Aug 20, 201837 min

Potty Mouth

Now with recreational marijuana made legal and storefronts on the way, law enforcement is expecting a rise in impaired driving. Warren Tolman (Hound Labs) is introducing a new tool that will help keep the roads safe.

Aug 18, 201818 min

Banking Safely

Scammers always stay one step ahead, but Jim Hogan (Washington Savings Bank) stays one step ahead of the scammers. Arm yourself with knowledge and protect your hard-earned money.

Aug 17, 201846 min

Tell Your Story

Everybody has a book in them, but not everybody knows how to get it out. Former construction worker turned book author Darral Williams says it's a daunting but doable task.

Aug 16, 201833 min

Collusion

What did he know and when did he know it? It's one of the toughest things to prove in court. After a year and a half is the Mueller investigation coming to a close? Michael Coyne, Dean of the Mass School of Law, is here to discuss.

Aug 11, 201841 min

Better A Friend Than An Enemy

Matt Schmidt (University of New Haven) talks about the rise of Putin from war torn St. Petersburg to present day Moscow and how the current administration sees the value of keeping their friends close but their enemies closer.

Aug 10, 201845 min

NETA

Kim Napoli (New England Treatment Access) wants you to know what to expect on you first trip to the dispensary. With legalized recreational marijuana comes more options for consumption, and we cover all of them here.

Aug 09, 20181 hr 4 min

Insurance You Need

Independent insurance agent Chris Russo is here to help us understand what we need covered and what we don't. Come to think of it, this might be the only agent that will tell you when you don't need to buy more insurance.

Aug 08, 201842 min

Like A Bird

David Fisichella (Greater Boston Soaring Club) want to teach you to fly, or rather, glide like a bird. See the world like you've never seen it before. All you need is a tow,

Aug 07, 20181 hr 3 min

Immigration Debate

Attorney and immigrant advocate Johanna Herrero is here to answer the tough questions regarding legal and illegal immigration.

Aug 06, 20181 hr 8 min

An Age Old Debate

Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) wants to know what kind of driver you are. We're dragging out a question that people have been hotly debating for decades: Mustang or Camaro? Also sell your car or drive it into the ground?

Aug 02, 201845 min

Red Pill, Blue Pill, Black Pill

Counter terrorism expert JM Berger helps us take a look at the fringe group Incel. They're socially isolated, angry, plugged in, dangerous and maybe closer than you think.

Jul 31, 201836 min

Middle East In Focus

We look to the past to make sense of our complicated and violent relationship with the Middle East with BC professor Peter Krause.

Jul 29, 201840 min

Up Close Rock

JJ Gonson is a rock photographer and a purist that has never been afraid to get close to the action. Back stage, on stage or in the pit - she been there and has it documented.

Jul 28, 201836 min

Kenmore Square

Boston University, Fenway Park, rock clubs, dive bars and even a haunted hotel - Jump into the way-back machine with Boston historian Anthony Sammarco. We're headed to Kenmore Square.

Jul 27, 201859 min

Grow Your Own

Maggie Kinsella (press secretary for MassCann) knows how to work the land and wants to show you how you can grow your own marijuana.

Jul 26, 201838 min

I Want To Ride My...

The road to the Pan Mass Challenge is not easy - for some harder than others. The loss of a mentor, a hit and run accident and a stolen bike - nothing is going to stop Callan Blank form riding for a cause.

Jul 18, 201830 min

Get Out Your Checkbook

How much is you next trip to the vet going to be? Is pet insurance worth the money? Also, what to expect when you're inspecting. Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to give you the straight story when you're shopping around for local services.

Jul 18, 201832 min

Tariffs

We take a look at the real world consequences of the new steel tariff coming from the White House and how it effects our standing as a global super power with economic expert Jill Dupree (Northeastern University).

Jul 13, 201837 min
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