It’s Springtime in New England and with that comes warmer weather, floral blossoms, and…rats? While rats do not hibernate during Winter months, they do become more active during the Spring months. As temperatures rise, they leave behind the sheltered spots they occupied during the colder months, seeking out new environments that offer better resources. Within the last year Boston launched a new rodent action plan to combat the growing rodent population in the city. How has that plan been going a...
Apr 15, 2025•36 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! John Spooner – Financial Advisor & Author of "Wake Up: A Lifetime of Lessons From Smart Women" joined Dan. Boston Marathon Prep – How runners prepare for challenges of running a marathon such as training, weather, and injury prevention. With Dr. Adam Tenforde - sports medicine physician at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States ex...
Apr 15, 2025•40 min
It’s a NightSide favorite 20th Hour topic…brushes with celebrities! Dan asked listeners where you unexpectedly ran into a celebrity out in the “wild”! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 12, 2025•42 min
Do you dream of remodeling your home? Do you have a home remodel project you are already working on and in need of some advice? Mark Philben, Boston Globe's "Ask the Remodeler" columnist and a longtime Project Development Manager at Cambridge-based Charlie Allen Renovations joined us to answer listener's remodel questions! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 12, 2025•38 min
Christopher Muse, a retired MA Superior Court judge shares the tale of Bobby Joe Leaster, a man wrongfully convicted for a murder he did not commit, who spent nearly 16 years in a MA state prison before the father son legal team of Christopher Muse and Robert Muse won his freedom. Chris joined us to share this inspiring tale firsthand having fought to win Leaster's freedom. This is a case that thwarted the reinstitution of capital punishment in Massachusetts during the 1990s, and unlocked compen...
Apr 12, 2025•40 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Dr. Marschall Runge - executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine discussed how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare. MONSTER JAM® returns to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 12th! Dan spoke with driver Colt...
Apr 12, 2025•40 min
Stocks are on quite the rollercoaster ride. Stocks have swung wildly every day this week amid uncertainty about President Trump’s tariff plans and their economic fallout. On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs except for China. We discussed the latest in the world of the U.S. economy and finance and how the market continues to shake out. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!...
Apr 11, 2025•41 min
Stocks are on quite the rollercoaster ride. Stocks have swung wildly every day this week amid uncertainty about President Trump’s tariff plans and their economic fallout. On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs except for China. We were joined by Tatsu Ikeda, an information tech consultant and engineer who has developed an expertise in the U.S. and global economy. Tatsu discussed the latest in the world of the U.S. economy and finance and how the market conti...
Apr 11, 2025•42 min
An MBTA commuter rail train collided with a tractor trailer in Canton, MA. Luckily, the truck driver is okay. It appears the truck got stuck behind the railroad crossing gate on one side of the road and on the track. Instead of driving through the other gate on the opposite side of the tracks, the driver decided to vacate the vehicle, abandoning it on the tracks. What would you do in this situation if your vehicle were stuck between barriers on a railroad track? Would you do the same thing as th...
Apr 11, 2025•39 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Stepping Strong Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Established after the Boston Marathon Bombing. What they do and how they help people. The Program Director Cheryl Lang joined Dan. Hot Stove Cool Music Celebrates 25 Years with a Star-Studded Concert in Boston Featuring Former Red Sox Players and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers! Allyce Najimy – CEO and Executive Director...
Apr 11, 2025•39 min
Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 10, 2025•40 min
Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many. Jared Dillian, author and writer for his newsletter The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals joined Dan. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!...
Apr 10, 2025•39 min
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is once again pushing for ethics reform after City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's recent plea deal and resignation agreement. “Elected officials placed in positions of public trust should demonstrate the highest standards of positive leadership,” Flynn has outlined in the past. Councilor Flynn joined Dan to discuss. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 10, 2025•38 min
We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know if You’re Buying a Car with John Vincent - Senior Editor and Correspondent / Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. Boston’s first and only pod hotel! What’s a pod hotel? Adelaide Parker – Boston Globe Correspondent – has experienced pod hotels in Japan as well. Preparations For Salem's 400th Anniversary are Underway Ahead of 2026! Sale...
Apr 10, 2025•39 min
This hour, Dan asks if you have faith in the tariffs and the Stock Market. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 09, 2025•41 min
After the announcement of 23 & Me’s file for bankruptcy, many customers are worried about their personal data and genetic information being sold to other companies. While the company insists customers’ info is protected, experts are telling 23 & Me customers to download and delete their data. What are some of the risks you take sending your DNA to private companies? Do you feel comfortable doing so and why? Jason Kelley, an Activism Director at The Electronic Frontier Foundation joins us...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min
With the retrial of Karen Read for murder in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe fast approaching, have you changed your perspective on the case? A Boston Globe journalist went looking to see if any Karen Read supporters had secretly flipped and the feedback received was a bit “scary.” One commonality among all respondents was a sense of fear and paranoia. Dan will share this local journalist’s tale and ask you if you have changed your opinion on whether you believe Read is guilty or innocen...
Apr 09, 2025•35 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days - predictions for potential outcomes, what the impact(s) would be on brands, creators and consumers? With Scott Sutton - CEO of Later (a marketing brand) The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines - details the story of two World War II generals who both received the Medal of Honor through ...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min
President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers. Which co...
Apr 08, 2025•42 min
President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers. Which co...
Apr 08, 2025•38 min
Behind the bright lights, electric energy, and boisterous fans that come with professional sports, can sometimes be a dark, lonely, depressing space some elite athletes find themselves in. Recent research shows that between 5% and 35% of elite athletes report a mental health disorder. It was revealed this week that Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a suicide attempt during the 2022 season. The shocking admission came during a Netflix documentary set to be released this week. We discussed the ...
Apr 08, 2025•42 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Matt Brown Foundation and Their Boston Marathon Team! Matt Brown – former hockey player – founder of the Matt Brown Foundation checked in! Why Workplace Bullying Is Back. Forbes* reports that the "command-and-control" leadership style, which emphasizes threats and punishment, is becoming more common. But why? Isn't this the exact opposite way to engage employees? Steve McClat...
Apr 08, 2025•40 min
For this 20th hour, with so much gloom around these days, Dan wanted his callers to bring up something good that happened to them this past week. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 05, 2025•41 min
If you think it couldn’t get any worse for the stock market, than it did Thursday, the day after President Trump’s announced reciprocal tariffs, think again! Friday the stock market took its steepest dive yet where the Dow Jones fell 4.4% and the S&P and Nasdaq fell about 5% apiece. Is it time to panic? Do you have stocks and if so, have you sold any of your stocks or do you have confidence in big returns in the future? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set W...
Apr 05, 2025•41 min
The Trump Administration announced it will “review” nearly $9 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and its affiliates in an effort to "root out antisemitism". The Admin.’s antisemitism task force sent the prestigious university a list of demands detailing what the school must do to avoid cancelation of federal funding. Some of the demands include: an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, merit-based hiring, and admissions reform and with that a demonstration that the cha...
Apr 05, 2025•41 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Alex Ovechkin continues to move close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! Will he do it tonight? With John Decker – iHeart Media White House Correspondent – from the Capital One Arena. In response to rising gang violence and youth homicide rates in Boston in the 1990s, Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) created a program called Youth, Purpose, and Partnership (YPP). The p...
Apr 05, 2025•41 min
After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!...
Apr 04, 2025•41 min
After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business joined us. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHear...
Apr 04, 2025•40 min
A judge has ruled the renovation of White Stadium is not in violation of state laws. Candidate for Boston Mayor Josh Kraft joined Dan to discuss. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Apr 04, 2025•40 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Massachusetts’ Most Financially Savvy High School Students Compete at the State Finals of the 2025 National Personal Finance Challenge! With Christopher Caltabiano - Chief Program Officer at the Council for Economic Education. The history of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House – the library half in the U.S. & Half in Canada that has been caught in the middle of US/Canada...
Apr 04, 2025•39 min
