In 2023, the U.S. suicide rate reached the highest level ever recorded when 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide. Why is the suicide rate so high? Data suggests that trauma, COVID-19's lasting impact, a broken healthcare system, and rising loneliness play a key part. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we were joined by Nazar Yasin founder of the holistic mental health app Sol, about the importance of mental health and how to tackle this crisis. National Crisis Hotline - 9...
Sep 18, 2024•38 min
John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine, and personal injury lawyer with a background in crypto, won the MA U.S. Senate Republican primary and is now going head-to-head with incumbent Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. John Deaton joined us to discuss his campaign, the issues, and took listeners' calls! *Senator Elizabeth Warren denied our invitation to join the conversation* Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 18, 2024•38 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 700 Cancer Advocates Urge MA Lawmakers to Pass Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill – Gathered on Capitol Hill. With Kate Weissman - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) State Lead Ambassador for Massachusetts. Julia Forbes - U.S. News Sleep Editor on a new survey that reveals worries keeping Americans up at night. Poison control centers report shocking 20%...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min
Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 17, 2024•40 min
Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 17, 2024•40 min
A MA State Police recruit died after suffering a medical crisis during a defense tactics training exercise. The trainee, 25-year-old Enrique Delgado-Garcia was critically injured during a boxing exercise, which is a regular part of MA State Police training. Dan asks the question, should this boxing exercise continue to be part of State Police training? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 17, 2024•36 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Rachel Roubein – WaPo Health Reporter tells us what warning labels could look like on your favorite foods - Your food may soon come with warnings. The Food and Drug Administration plans to propose labeling this fall. Dr. Marty Makary – Health Expert at John Hopkins University on Blind Spots – When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means For Our Health. Carly Church - Founder of ...
Sep 17, 2024•38 min
Friday was Friday the 13th. Does that make you feel on edge? Are you superstitious at all? Some tragic events in history have happened on a Friday the 13th…Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas on this exact day, September 13th in 1996. So, we asked listeners, is Friday the 13th an unlucky day? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 14, 2024•41 min
Earlier last week Karen Read’s legal team filed an appeal with the MA Supreme Judicial Court to drop two of the three criminal charges against Read. The appeal argues that “double jeopardy protections of the federal and state constitutions” bar prosecutors from retrying Read on charges of murder and leaving the scene of an accident Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 14, 2024•18 min
During a pro-Israel rally in Newton on Thursday a passerby confronted and exchanged words with the pro-Israel demonstrators, which then quickly turned violent where a fight ensued, and the passerby was shot. The man sustained life-threatening injuries. Are we so divided that we cannot peacefully protest or express ourselves without confrontation and violence? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 14, 2024•22 min
During a pro-Israel rally in Newton on Thursday a passerby confronted and exchanged words with the pro-Israel demonstrators, which then quickly turned violent where a fight ensued, and the passerby was shot. The man sustained life-threatening injuries. Are we so divided that we cannot peacefully protest or express ourselves without confrontation and violence? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 14, 2024•41 min
We kicked off the program with news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Patti Zappa, Executive Vice President of One Warm Coat joined us to discuss National Share the Warmth Day: Help provide essentials for your neighbors ahead of the colder weather. Mike Farry - former Riverside President and the emcee for Red Bull Tug of Oar on the Charles River This Saturday! Dr. David Wexler, an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist at Marlborough Hospital collaborates wit...
Sep 14, 2024•29 min
Vice President Harris is willing to participate in a second debate with Former President Trump, who says no thanks. Should there be more debates? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 13, 2024•41 min
How much do you know about the Italian mafia? Louis Ferrante is a former Mafia associate and heist expert who served eight years in prison after refusing to incriminate his fellow Gambino family members. After extensive research into the history of the Mafia from its origins in Sicily to organizing in America as well as drawing on his own personal experience, Ferrante wrote a three-volume series on the history of the American mafia starting with his book “Borgata: Rise of Empire.” Louis joined u...
Sep 13, 2024•40 min
In July, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a new piece of firearms legislation that cracks down on ghost guns, requires gun owners to register all their firearms with the state and undergo live fire training, bans most assault style weapons and more. Toby Leary, owner of Cape Gun Works and member of The Civil Rights Coalition is troubled by the new firearms law and believes the law infringes upon Second Amendment rights. Do you agree or disagree? Toby joined Dan to discuss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ...
Sep 13, 2024•35 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Nikki Stewart - Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, which operates Old North Church & Historic Site with Friday the 13th: After-Hours Crypt Tours Begin Below Old North Church and run through Halloween weekend. The Freedom Trail Historic Lantern Tours Are Back! With Bill Benson -Freedom Trail Player/Actor. Mass General Brigham Doctor Urges Men to Get Recommended Scree...
Sep 13, 2024•39 min
Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met for the first time to debate. Who do you think won the debate? According to some early polls, Kamala Harris came out on top. Dan discussed the aftermath of the first presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Trump. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 12, 2024•17 min
Wednesday marked 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attack that left nearly 3,000 dead after hijackers boarded four planes, crashing two airplanes into the World Trade Center in NYC, one into the Pentagon, and one went down in a field in Shanksville, PA. We remember all who lost their lives on this tragic day 23 years ago. Where were you on the day we “never forget”? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 12, 2024•25 min
Wednesday marked 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attack that left nearly 3,000 dead after hijackers boarded four planes, crashing two airplanes into the World Trade Center in NYC, one into the Pentagon, and one went down in a field in Shanksville, PA. We remember all who lost their lives on this tragic day 23 years ago. Where were you on the day we “never forget”? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 12, 2024•44 min
Wednesday marked 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attack that left nearly 3,000 dead after hijackers boarded four planes, crashing two airplanes into the World Trade Center in NYC, one into the Pentagon, and one went down in a field in Shanksville, PA. We remember all who lost their lives on this tragic day 23 years ago. Where were you on the day we “never forget”? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 12, 2024•38 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Sen. Bruce Tarr joined us to discuss the recent passage of H.4915, An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Timothy Malcolm, Author of MOON BASEBALL ROAD TRIPS - The Complete Guide to All The Ballparks, With Beer, Bites, and Sights Nearby checked in. Javier Perez – Attorney shared his thoughts on a survey: 40...
Sep 12, 2024•38 min
After the presidential debate concluded, Dan Rea discussed his thoughts on each candidate’s performance and who he thought won the debate. Who do you think won the debate? Was one candidate stronger than the other? Do you think either of the candidates changed anyone’s minds on who they will be voting for this November? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 11, 2024•51 min
Tuesday was the highly anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Dan Rea did pre-date coverage leading up to ABC News’ Presidential Debate. What did each candidate have to do to win favor with the American people? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 11, 2024•36 min
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are getting ready to square off in their first, and possibly only, presidential debate tomorrow. WBZ NewsRadio will bring you live coverage of "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race for The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9PMET. Dan heard listeners' debate predictions and thoughts on how they think each candidate will and should tackle the debate! WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debat...
Sep 10, 2024•40 min
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are getting ready to square off in their first, and possibly only, presidential debate tomorrow. WBZ NewsRadio will bring you live coverage of "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race for The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9 PM ET. Dan heard listeners' debate predictions and thoughts on how they think each candidate will and should tackle the debate! WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Deb...
Sep 10, 2024•41 min
The John Does, customers of an alleged brothel in Massachusetts, are asking the MA Supreme Judicial Court to hide their identities. The clients are linked to an alleged commercial sex ring in MA that catered to wealthy and well-connected clientele. U.S. Attorney for MA Joshua Levy said the clients are doctors, lawyers, accountants, executives at high-tech companies, military officers, government contractors, professors, and more. Does the right to privacy outweigh public interest? Ask Alexa to p...
Sep 10, 2024•38 min
We kicked off the show with our NightSide news hour that features current news stories that we think you should know about! Presidential Debate Preview/Commentary with Jon Keller – Political Analyst for WBZ TV. WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Leigh Richardson - Brain Health Coach and Consultant, PhD – Founder of the Brain Performance Center says your food may dictate your mood - How importa...
Sep 10, 2024•34 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe and capturing the world’s attention in her high-profile murder trial, is speaking out in a rare interview with ABC. We discussed and heard listeners' thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 07, 2024•43 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe and capturing the world’s attention in her high-profile murder trial, is speaking out in a rare interview with ABC. Criminal defense attorneys William Kickham and Robert George joined Gary to discuss Read’s interview and case. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 07, 2024•42 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Sportswriter, producer, and editor Jackson Tolliver joined Gary to discuss the Red Sox, Head Coach Jerod Mayo leading the Patriots this upcoming season, predictions for the Bruins 2024-2025 season and more! Then, The Boston Film Festival is coming up this month! The festival will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a festival-record six world premieres! Host Gary Tanguay is featured in one of the festival’s feature films, Any Day Now. Joining Gary to dis...
Sep 07, 2024•42 min
