Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: What does Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ tax plan look like and how might it impact you? Harris proposed increasing the long-term capital gains tax rate to 28% for wealthy Americans, expanding the small business tax credit tenfold from $5K to $50K, and expanding the child tax credit to provide up to $6,000 in tax relief during the first year of a child’s life. Tax saving expert and CEO at Decision Financial Services, Monika ...
Sep 07, 2024•39 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Thursday marked the start of the 2024 NFL season! The New England Patriots will take the field for their first regular season game this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head Coach Jerod Mayo makes his coaching debut with Jacoby Brisset as the team’s starting quarterback. What’s your prediction for the Pats NFL season? Boston Globe sports reporter Nicole Yang joined Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Sep 06, 2024•42 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: The debut novel, The Truth About Horses tells the story of 14-year-old Reese Tucker who along with her parents raise and train horses. Every year, the Tuckers dream of running a horse in the Black Elk, a race that, if won, could turn their fortunes around. Author Christy Cashman joined Gary to discuss this story that’s filled with tragedy and triumph! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 06, 2024•41 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man is a three-part thriller on National Geographic that explores the investigation into the rise and fall of a provocative French serial killer expert, Stéphane Bourgoin. Emmy nominated filmmaker Ben Selkow directed the film and joined Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 06, 2024•43 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: The MCAS, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, is a statewide standards-based assessment program that evaluates public school students. The state requires high school students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate. MA Ballot Question 2 proposes we get rid of the MCAS passing score requirement to graduate. Would you vote Yes or No on MA Ballot Question 2? Deb McCarthy of the Vote Yes on 2 campaign joined us to discuss. The MA Dept. of Educatio...
Sep 06, 2024•39 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Gary has a few thoughts on the political side of things. For example, is Alexa biased? How will the debate shake out? WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 05, 2024•41 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience is a documentary that showcases Grateful Dead and Dead & Company drummer Mickey Hart and his “sonic journey” exploring the deep connection between rhythm and sports. Hart created the original score for the film that plays alongside exclusive stories and insight from elite athletes. Rhythm Masters’ Director Torey Champagne joined Gary to discuss “how music and sports unite us all.” Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on...
Sep 05, 2024•40 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: With the 2024 Paris Olympics behind us, we look back at the best and worst moments from the games. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angelos, California in 2028. John Powers, a journalist, and correspondent for the Boston Globe, covered the Olympics and joined Gary to discuss both the Paris Olympics and looking ahead to the 2028 L.A. Olympics. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 05, 2024•42 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Jimmy Rodwell spent the last 43 years in prison for a crime he argues he did not commit. Rodwell was convicted for the 1978 Somerville murder of Louis Rose Jr. on the word of a career informant. Writer and author Casey Sherman has been covering the case and joined Gary to discuss the details on how Rodwell is still fighting to overturn what he says is a “wrongful conviction”! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 05, 2024•39 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: With another Presidential debate on the way, Gary wants to know what you think of the debate format? Should there be an audience? Should the mics be off when it's not the candidate's turn to speak? WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Sep 04, 2024•42 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Tuesday marked 9 weeks until Election Day 2024 and political campaigns, the Trump/Vance ticket, and the Harris/Walz ticket are picking up the pace! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in their 1st and possibly only presidential debate next week. Sam Mettler, political junkie, Emmy Award winning producer, writer and comedian joined Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Sep 04, 2024•41 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Chris Bauer is an accomplished American actor known for his television work in True Blood, The Wire, Survivor’s Remorse, and For All Mankind to name a few. Chris joined Gary to discuss his successful career and past and present projects! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 04, 2024•41 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Where do we stand in Massachusetts with the current EEE threat? Samantha Gross of the Boston Globe joined on how voter turnout was in the Bay State's primary election. Then, Boston College upsets Florida State University! Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe joined Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 04, 2024•41 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Most of us strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with others, but sometimes we unintentionally fall short. There are 6 common phrases you may not realize are condescending, and to straighten it all out is seasoned psychotherapist Dr. Elisabeth Crain!
Sep 03, 2024•42 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Have you had a chance to check out this crime comedy drama television series? The Righteous Gemstones follows a televangelist family with a reputation of deviance and greed alongside their charitable work. Hollywood screenwriter and producer Chris Pappas chatted with Gary about this comedic gem.
Sep 03, 2024•41 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: It’s almost time to vote for a new president, so what better time to take a look at our past ones?! What makes for a great leader and which presidents were exactly that? Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, talked with Gary about some of our outstanding presidents.
Sep 03, 2024•40 min
Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: You may be surprised that you are! We all want our kids to grow up comfortable and safe, but those actions can lead to anxiety and stress in our children. Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Dean chatted with Gary about what exactly constitutes "overparenting."
Sep 03, 2024•42 min
For the last couple of months now, Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. A lot has happened in the last month including RFK Jr. suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump and VP Harris giving her first interview. With that being said, has your vote changed? For whom would you vote? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Aug 31, 2024•47 min
Somerville’s Central Library has been forced to close its doors for two hours every weekday after a recent history of continued unruly behavior by rowdy teenagers. Somerville City Councilor Kristen Strezo said this decision came after a year in which library staff complained about rampant misbehavior including reports of teens lighting firecrackers, getting into fights, and disturbing fellow peers. Councilor Strezo joined Dan to discuss the closure. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadi...
Aug 31, 2024•44 min
The Boston College and NHL communities are mourning the tragic death of hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, also a former BC hockey player, Matthew Gaudreau. The two brothers died Thursday while bicycling in New Jersey, when they were struck by a vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver. Johnny was a superstar hockey player who led the Eagles to the Frozen Four in his junior season and was named the 2014 Hobey Baker Award Winner. Gaudreau went on to play in the NHL as a high scoring fo...
Aug 31, 2024•45 min
In this Nightside News Update we chatted with: Jim McBride – Boston Globe Sportswriter: Brought us the story of Olympic medalist Xiyu Lin who hopes to shine in Boston’s LPGA event in her adopted home area. Larry Edelman – Boston Globe Columnist: Discussed the influx of job hunters pushing Massachusetts unemployment to its highest level in four years. Taxi To America - A Greek Orphan’s Adoption Journey with Stella Nahatis – Author. Local Pianist Mark Davis has 35 years of experience and turned hi...
Aug 31, 2024•45 min
Up until Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris has not done an in-depth interview or news conference since replacing President Biden atop the Democrats' national ticket. What questions would you ask her about her campaign or any past or present issues?
Aug 30, 2024•41 min
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Market Basket protests where employees and customers alike rallied together to support Market Basket CEO Arthur T Demoulas, who was ousted from his job by his cousin amid a long-running family feud. Case studies were done about the protests calling them, “the most unprecedented worker action that we’ve seen in our century.” Were you part of the protests? Is there any store or establishment you feel so passionately about that you would stick your nec...
Aug 30, 2024•43 min
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Market Basket protests where employees and customers alike rallied together to support Market Basket CEO Arthur T Demoulas, who was ousted from his job by his cousin amid a long-running family feud. Case studies were done about the protests calling them, “the most unprecedented worker action that we’ve seen in our century.” Were you part of the protests? Is there any store or establishment you feel so passionately about that you would stick your nec...
Aug 30, 2024•40 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Mario Oliveira - President/Co-Founder of VIPO (Violently Injured Police Officers) - Massachusetts Legislature passed V.I.P.O.’s model legislation to protect the wellbeing of police officers & other first responders who are shot, attacked or otherwise violently injured in the line of duty. Jerry Leeman - CEO of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association - Fishermen fl...
Aug 30, 2024•40 min
Recently Bill Belichick made some comments on the "millionaire's tax" in Massachusetts. Dan wants to know if you agree with his comments. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Aug 29, 2024•42 min
Scott Allen Curley is an ex-convict with 9 convictions, who served nearly a decade behind bars. Scott’s life was a roller coaster filled with drugs, abuse, incarceration and homelessness so he’s had many “bad days”! Scott joined us on NightSide to share his story of how he turned his life around upon exiting prison and became a self-made millionaire! If you think you’re having a bad day or a rough patch, Scott has some encouragement for you! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Aug 29, 2024•45 min
Schools have been competing with cell phones for quite some time now. It’s gotten so bad with students being distracted by their phones while trying to learn, that many schools in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and across the country, are now banning phones in the classroom. Newly imposed cell phone bans have become a point of contention with students and parents alike. Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor, joined us to discuss why he believes cell phones “must be” banned...
Aug 29, 2024•39 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 70mm Screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre with Mark Anastasio – Program Director of Film Programming and Education at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Dr. Gregory Janz discussed research from Harvard University Graduate School of Education has found that it's not adolescent teens that are struggling most with their mental health, but college aged young adults… Dr. Rob Fraser – CSO &a...
Aug 29, 2024•37 min
Recently, 2.9 billion records were stolen from National Public Data, which is a Florida-based credit and criminal background check company. These records include a large amount of sensitive information including social security numbers. The hacking group USDoD has taken responsibility for the massive data breach. Have you experienced any scams or identity theft? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Aug 28, 2024•40 min
