Have you ever wondered why you have dreams in black and white? Or maybe you consistently have dreams about falling…why is that? Kelly Bulkeley, Ph. D is a psychologist and dream researcher who is the director of the Sleep and Dream Database. Kelly joined us to discuss not only the science behind your dreams but also help you interpret your dreams! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Poll: 61% say election is harming mental health. With Leigh Richardson, PhD – Licensed professional counselor – Founder of the Brain Performance Center . Deer Crashes Increasing by Leaps and Bounds - Drivers urged to be alert as deer crashes spike between October and December with Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson for AAA. Medicare Must-Knows to Avoid Coverage Gaps - What chan...
Vice President Harris sat down with Fox News' Bret Baier. Dan wants to know what you thought of the interview. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
The Israeli military have confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar is believed to be the chief architect of Hamas’ deadly October 7, 2023, terror attack that sparked a war in Gaza. How does this change the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas? Is it over? Will Israel's successes calm the Middle East? Jeff Robbins joined Dan to discuss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Massachusetts Ballot Question 4 ask voters whether to legalize certain natural psychedelics such as “magic mushrooms.” What’s your opinion on psychedelic substances? Dr. Nassir Ghaemi from the Coalition for Safe Communities, representing the “No” side of the issue joined us this evening to discuss Question 4! *The “Yes” side of the campaign was unable to join this evening & plans to join us on an upcoming show* Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Annual Boston Lung Force Walk American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Walk Boston with Ashley Carrier - Executive Director in Massachusetts for American Lung Association. Cybersecurity Awareness Month - From romance scams to phishing scams, the cost of online threats is on the rise - online safety and the best ways to keep your information safe. With Kimberly Samra, Google Securit...
A UMass Amherst poll finds that the highest percentage of Massachusetts residents in over four years believes the state is on the “wrong track.” The survey found that the top concern for respondents is housing. We discussed the specific findings from the poll and ask you if you think MA is on the “wrong track.” Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
A UMass Amherst poll finds that the highest percentage of Massachusetts residents in over four years believes the state is on the “wrong track.” The survey found that the top concern for respondents is housing. We discussed the specific findings from the poll and ask you if you think MA is on the “wrong track.” Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Question 1 on the upcoming November election ballot asks Massachusetts voters if the state auditor, who is Diana DiZoglio, should be given the authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. To raise awareness about Question 1, Diana DiZoglio set out to walk 141 miles across Massachusetts from Berkshire County to Boston! DiZoglio completed her “Walking for Sunshine” journey and joined us on NightSide to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! ChiHae Kwan, OD, Director of Optometry at the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center with Halloween Eye Safety: Protecting Your Eyes During the Spooky Season. Dr. Ivan Misner – author of The 3rd Paradigm: A Radical Shift to Greater Success discusses how to avoid burnout, overwhelm, and boundary setting at work! Gregg Murset - CEO of BusyKid and the Consumer Price Index - ...
Who do you think won the U.S. Senate debate between Warren and Deaton? Dan called the race based on who he thought had the best debate performance and heard listeners' thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Who do you think won the U.S. Senate debate between Warren and Deaton? Dan called the race based on who he thought had the best debate performance and heard listeners' thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Who do you think won the U.S. Senate debate between Warren and Deaton? Dan called the race based on who he thought had the best debate performance and heard listeners' thoughts! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
The U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, incumbent Elizabeth Warren debated GOP challenger John Deaton. Warren’s Senate seat is up for grabs this election year and it’s been 100 years since an incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts lost to a Republican. Dan remarked on the upcoming debate last night. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
VP nominee JD Vance calls out ABC's Martha Raddatz for saying only a handful of apartments were taken over by gangs in Aurora, Colorado. Vance says "Do you even hear yourself?" Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Hotel workers in Boston are on strike over increased wages and manageable workloads. UNITE HERE Local 26, the labor union representing the hospitality workers, has a total of 1,300 workers from the Omni Parker House and the Omni Boston Seaport hotels, Hilton Boston Logan Airport, and the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, who are on strike right now. That number could increase if more hotels join in on striking. Isaac Smith-Kawah, a cook joined Dan to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRa...
Depending what state or even what community you live in, today is recognized as either Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. In recent years there has been much controversy over Columbus Day for its namesake Christopher Columbus and his reputation for the way he treated Indigenous people, with some calling for the renaming of the holiday. States like Vermont and Maine have made the switch to Indigenous Peoples Day, but Massachusetts has not…why? MA State Rep. Jeffrey Turco joined Dan to discus...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! In wake of Hurricane Helene Best Friends Animal Society Launches Free Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Support North Carolina Communities Impacted – Ongoing Efforts to help animals in impact communities. Sharon Hawa, Senior Manager - Emergency Response, Best Friends Animal Society joined Dan. Is it healthy to quit social media? This Doc. limited social media and quickly saw health ben...
For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Every year, about 3,000 people die in auto accidents due to distracted driving. The CDC has identified three kinds of distracted driving: visual distractions, manual distractions, and cognitive distractions. That can include anything from being distracted by the passing scenery, to using your phone, to even singing or talking. What is the wildest example of distracted driving that you have witnessed? Are you guilty of distracted driving? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
A lot of school districts in Massachusetts have been toying with the idea of a classroom cellphone ban. Smart phones have been competing with teachers for their students' undivided attention for quite some time now. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of U.S. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom. Where do you come down on banning cellphones in the classroom? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Diane Bair – Boston Globe reporter/contributor brings us New York City’s BagelFest - where a Cambridge bagel was named Best of the Fest. Ann Hadley - Chief Development Officer of The Angel Fund for ALS Research discussed the 21st annual 100 Innings of Baseball benefiting ALS Research. Kelly Bulkeley - Ph.D., a psychologist of religion specializing in dream research - author and f...
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaders on both sides of the political isle have handled the situation differently. Dan discussed this further.
Are you one of the many that suffers from Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking? Glossophobia is one of the most common fears or phobias and it affects an estimated 75% of people! Linda Ugelow is an author and transformational speaking coach who has helped thousands of people overcome their fear of public speaking! Linda joined us to help you!
Massachusetts Ballot Question 5 proposes giving tipped workers the state minimum wage. If passed, Question 5 would do away with the tipped minimum wage of $6.25 and replace it with the state minimum wage by gradually increasing the minimum hourly wage that an employer must pay to a tipped worker over five years, reaching 100% of the state minimum wage by 2029. Steve Clark, the President, and CEO of the MA Restaurant Association, who represents the “No” campaign, joined Dan to discuss. *The “Yes”...
THE BOSTON GLOBE STORY OF THE CELTICS - 1946 – Present: The Inside Stories and Acclaimed Reporting on the NBA’s Banner Franchise with guest Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports reporter Boston Zoogoers Recycle Cellphones to Help Protect Gorillas with guest John Linehan, CEO of Zoo New England Sober October and the Sober-Curious Movement with guest Dr. George Koob - Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) World Mental Health Day - How do you know if you're OK? Where ...
CBS Morning had author Ta-Nehisi Coates on to discuss his new book regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Host Tony Dokoupil questioned Coates on his pro-Palestine stance, leading to a heated but respectful conversation. After the segment, controversy began to spring up from within CBS regarding this exchange. Dan discussed the situation further.
This week the world learned the sad news that MLB pitcher Luis Tiant died at the age of 83. Once called, the “Fred Astaire of baseball,” the Cuban born player was charismatic, enthusiastic, and vibrant. Tiant won 122 games for the Red Sox over eight seasons. He was a Fenway Park favorite for his “infectious spirit.” We honor and remember the legendary Luis Tiant.
The Commonwealth has released information that Massachusetts has seen a 34.6% spike in EBT cards over the last year. The state now has 2.6 million EBT card holders in a state of almost 7 million residents. That info was discovered through a freedom of information act request by Taunton City Councilor Kelly Dooner. Kelly joined us to discuss this information and the growing calls for an audit of the MA Department of Transitional Assistance.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What you need to know with Oncologist Dr. Harold Burstein Remembering the Legendary Red Sox Player Luis Tiant with President & CEO of El Mundo Boston Alberto Vasallo Hurricane Milton making landfall down in Florida – the latest on the storm as it’s hitting Florida! with meteorologist Matthew Belk Befree Clothing Co. a local adaptive clothing company, is donating some of their clothes to a local fashion show to highlight individuals with disabilities in Every B...
