Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts who formerly served as the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, has thrown his hat into the ring to represent New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate. Brown announced Wednesday that he’s seeking the Republican nomination. Scott joined Dan as he kicks off his campaign! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as yo...
Jun 26, 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! Is Your Pet Having a Midlife Crisis? With Dr. Kelly Fishman - Veterinary Sports medicine Rehab Expert, founder of Strut Animal Mobility Specialists. Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U. S. Marine Corps Tragedy. With Chas Henry – Author & Former Journalist. 5 Tips to Keep Your Phone from Overheating. With Peter Nixon - Director of Retail Sales in the Northeast for AT&...
Jun 26, 2025•40 min
President Trump is NOT happy with either Israel or Iran after both countries appear to break a ceasefire, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Days after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, the President was asked what he thought about the teetering ceasefire between the two middle eastern countries, saying, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f--- they're doing.” We discussed the fragile conflict in the Middle E...
Jun 26, 2025•40 min
President Trump is NOT happy with either Israel or Iran after both countries appear to break a ceasefire, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Days after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities, the President was asked what he thought about the teetering ceasefire between the two middle eastern countries, saying, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f--- they're doing.” We discussed the fragile conflict in the Middle E...
Jun 25, 2025•40 min
Global Partners is a 4th generation Massachusetts based company that is one of the Northeast’s largest independent owners, suppliers, and operators of gasoline stations and convenience stores. Recently the MassDOT Board of Directors awarded the redevelopment of 18 highway service plazas to a private-equity backed, foreign-owned corporation in Ireland. Global is challenging that decision and urging Gov. Healey to intervene as they believe the contract should be awarded to a local company that “re...
Jun 25, 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! Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica. Dan Zitterbart - associate scientist in Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering & penguin researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution stopped by. Boston’s extreme heat & its impact on peak energy demand, air quality in schools, and what solutions are on urban heat islands. Sharon Ron - Assistan...
Jun 25, 2025•37 min
Over the weekend, President Trump gave the okay to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, thus joining Israel in the conflict against Iran. Specifically, the U.S. targeted Fordow, a uranium enrichment facility deep inside a remote mountain in Iran, and facilities at Natanz and Isfahan. Monday, in retaliation, Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base, Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who received a classified briefing Monday morning, told reporters that the U.S. anticipated Iran's ...
Jun 24, 2025•41 min
Over the weekend, President Trump gave the okay to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, thus joining Israel in the conflict against Iran. Specifically, the U.S. targeted Fordow, a uranium enrichment facility deep inside a remote mountain in Iran, and facilities at Natanz and Isfahan. Monday, in retaliation, Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base, Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who received a classified briefing Monday morning, told reporters that the U.S. anticipated Iran's ...
Jun 24, 2025•38 min
Sean O’Brien, the General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters joined Dan to discuss the Teamsters organization, his relationship with President Trump and his Administration, the speech he delivered at the RNC, which was a rare move for the union to do, and their decision not to officially endorse a presidential candidate. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ...
Jun 24, 2025•37 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! What is Iran's next move? World awaits response to U.S. bombing… Bob Dees - Major General (Retired) Expert on US-Israeli Affairs and The National Center for Healthy Veterans joined Dan. The biggest summer shopping trends, must-have deals, and smart ways families can save this season. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY’s Editorial Director of Shopping stopped by. ‘Quiet Cracking’: What's b...
Jun 24, 2025•38 min
NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week, Dan wanted to know what the listeners' favorite meals growing up are. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Jun 21, 2025•41 min
Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes one week into their conflict. Who predicted if the U.S. would get involved? President Trump originally said he would put off deciding for two weeks whether to join Israel's air campaign against Iran... We discussed a military analysis of Israel's Operation Rising Lion and whether Israel is biting off more than they can chew. Investigative journalist Tatsu Ikeda thinks so and disagreed with Dan! *This aired before the U.S. engaged in air strikes against I...
Jun 21, 2025•40 min
According to a recent study by Tufts University researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, rats in Boston are spreading a potentially deadly disease known as leptospirosis. The disease-causing bacteria can infect humans and animals with symptoms in humans ranging from mild and flu-like, such as an upset stomach, to more severe, in rare cases resulting in organ failure and death. We discussed how humans can contract the disease and treat it. Now you can leave feedback as you liste...
Jun 21, 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! Gloucester stands in for 1775 Charlestown this weekend as thousands of Revolutionary war reenactors bring to life the Battle of Bunker Hill. With Kendall Buhl – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter. The City of Leominster will be competing alongside 19 other communities nationwide for one of 10 All American City awards. A delegation led by the Mayor and Johnny Appleseed. With Mayor Dean Mazzar...
Jun 21, 2025•40 min
Part 2 of Israel has outlined it lacks the ordnance to take out Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and needs U.S. assistance. President Trump indicated it makes sense for the U.S. to launch strikes against Iran, but only if the “bunker-buster” bombs are guaranteed to work. Trump is not convinced these bombs can penetrate Fordow which has an estimated depth of 300ft. Dan discussed the latest.
Jun 20, 2025•41 min
To start the hour we spoke with Sandra Mccroom from Childrens Services of Roxbury about the history of Juneteenth! Israel has outlined it lacks the ordnance to take out Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and needs U.S. assistance. President Trump indicated it makes sense for the U.S. to launch strikes against Iran, but only if the “bunker-buster” bombs are guaranteed to work. Trump is not convinced these bombs can penetrate Fordow which has an estimated depth of 300ft. Dan brought you the latest....
Jun 20, 2025•40 min
On the night of June 18th, in the hours after the Karen Read murder retrial verdict was announced, a local polling and market research firm asked 1,170 Norfolk County residents, who met the qualifications to be selected as jurors, for their opinions on the case. Brian Wynne, President of Opinion Diagnostics, joined Dan to share the results of their poll.
Jun 20, 2025•39 min
https://zahilectures.com/ 8:05PM: The disappearance of Debbie Melo that occurred on June 20, 2000 with Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Emily Sweeney. 8:15PM: Mysteries of the Egypian pharaohs with archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass! Visit: A Royal Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass - USA & CANADA GRAND LECTURE TOUR MAY – AUGUST 2025 for more! 8:30PM: Dr. Sushrut Jangi, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center talks about a mysterious illness that is on the rise for long term cannabis users – ...
Jun 20, 2025•40 min
After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. The lines were open for comment. Now you can l...
Jun 19, 2025•40 min
After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. The lines were open for comment. Now you can l...
Jun 19, 2025•37 min
After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. We spoke with criminal defense attorney Phil T...
Jun 19, 2025•38 min
After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. CBS Boston’s Kristina Rex joined us to kick of...
Jun 19, 2025•37 min
On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can...
Jun 18, 2025•40 min
On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can...
Jun 18, 2025•39 min
On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can...
Jun 18, 2025•37 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For the second year in a row, nearly 2 million adults in Massachusetts either cannot afford enough to eat or worry about the source of their next meal, according to a statewide study by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Catherine D’Amato, GBFB’s CEO and President stopped by. Update on the Lowell pubs allowing underage patrons! Melanie Gilbert – Lowell Sun reporter checked in. This $1...
Jun 18, 2025•39 min
In Minnesota, a man described as “deeply religious” and “politically conservative” sought out local Democratic lawmakers and engaged in politically motivated shootings, killing MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and severely injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. The shooting suspect is now in custody. We discussed America’s weekend of hate crimes as Dan calls for a chorus of condemnation for these acts. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE i...
Jun 17, 2025•40 min
The weekend held some grim news nationally as well as here at home. Amidst the backdrop of the now ongoing Israel/Iran war, a Brookline kosher grocery store was vandalized when a brick reading “Free Palestine” was thrown through one of the windows. Brookline Police say the incident was a targeted hate crime to intimidate the Jewish business and larger Jewish community. Israeli Consul General to New England Benny Sharoni joined Dan to discuss. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsR...
Jun 17, 2025•39 min
In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox traded three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for four players. Red Sox Nation is NOT happy about the move…Why did the Sox trade Devers just two years after giving him a $313.5 million contract to be the face of the franchise? We discussed the drama between Devers and the Red Sox Clubhouse that might have contributed to the trade.
Jun 17, 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! Global Partners urges MassDOT Board of Directors to reconsider recent recommendation to award the redevelopment of 18 highway service plazas to a private-equity backed, foreign-owned corporation. Mark Cosenza – Senior VP at Global Partners discussed it with Dan. Protecting Older Adults from Scams during Elder Abuse Awareness Month. According to the FBI, individuals 60 and older e...
Jun 17, 2025•39 min
