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The Loop From WBZ NewsRadio

WBZ NewsRadio gets you prepared for the day with stories that impact you and your community. Five minutes of news will keep you in “The Loop.”
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Mid Day Report: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

A federal judge in Vermont denies the request for a Tufts grad student to be released on bail, it's day six of jury selection for Karen Read, and allergy season is staying longer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 08, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, April 7, 2025

The Wall Street roller coaster ends mixed.President Trump says he's communicating with Iran about its nuclear program. The Ground Round is reborn, sort of. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Apr 07, 20258 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, April 7, 2025

Boston shoppers react to President Trump's tariffs, local universities reported revocations of several student visas, and Mike Kennealy announced campaign for Mass. Governor. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 07, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, April 7, 2025

Overseas stock markets expected to tumble amid President Trumps tariffs, the Senate's new budget bill goes to House lawmakers, and more student visas revoked at Mass. universities. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 07, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Local college kids are warned to be on alert after a string of burglaries, the Trump Administration abruptly revokes visas for all people from South Sudan, and at the Vatican today, Pope Francis made his first appearance since getting out of the hospital. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 06, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Tens of thousands joined in Boston's "Hands Off" ralley in Boston. Things certainly didn't go as planned for an alleged Cop impersonator in New Hampshire. Finally Mayor Wu officially announces her run for a second term. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 06, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Massive crowds protested the Trump Administration yesterday in Boston. Two schools whose women's basketball programs are no strangers to the finals, will face off later today in Tampa. While it's hardly been a secret the incumbent Mayor of Boston is hoping to secure another term. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 06, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Baseline ten percent import taxes are now in effect on all goods coming into the U.S., Mayor Wu makes a big announcement, and a week of jury selection in the Karen Read re-trial is now in the books. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 05, 20255 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, April 5, 2025

A pro-rights "Hands Off" Rally at Boston Common is taking place, Senate Republicans approve a multi-trillion dollar package of tax breaks and spending cuts, and several international students at U-Mass Amherst have their visa revoked. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 05, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Thousands expected to rally in Boston today despite the weather. The Senate approving a multitrillion dollar tax breaks and spending cuts package on a mostly party line vote, 51-48. An historical landmark estate in Methuen built by an industrialist and interrior designer around the turn of the 20th century might be going up for sale. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 05, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, April 4, 2025

A little mercy for Wall Street. A federal judge moves the case of a Tufts University doctoral student to Vermont. The Fenway faithful have returned to Fenway Park in droves to celebrate opening day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 04, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, April 4, 2025

Trouble on Wall Street, UK police charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault, and Red Sox home opener at Fenway. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 04, 20256 min

Morning Report: Friday, April 4, 2025

Head of major federal security agency fired, U.S economy tumbles amid Trump tariffs, and jury selection continues in Karen Read's murder retrial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 04, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, April 3, 2025

A tariff tumble on Wall Street. The new tariff's are causing fears and some anger in Europe. With new Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen retiring, four-term Congressman Chris Pappas wants the job. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio .

Apr 03, 20255 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Tariffs rattle Wall Street, a third day of jury selection in the Karen Read case, and a court hearing on a detained Tufts student. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 03, 20256 min

Morning Report: Thursday, April 3, 2025

A new wave of tariffs hits while America was asleep, there's a new proposal for more parking in Boston, and taking a look at the new menu at Fenway. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 03, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

More jurors are seated for the second Karen Read trial. President Trump announces US tariffs. It will cost more to charge electric vehicles in Cambridge. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 02, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Hundreds rally behind a Tufts student detained by I.C.E., more allegations against National Security Adivsor Mike Waltz, and Nintendo unveils details on the Switch 2. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 02, 20257 min

Morning Report, Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Time is of the essence for TikTok, jury selection continues for Karen Read, and the world remembers Val Kilmer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 02, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

A box truck rams a building in Chinatown. The second Karen Read trial begins. The government plans to seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. Stay in "The Loop" from #iHeartRadio.

Apr 01, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The second Karen Read trial begins, ticket prices at TD Garden are in the spotlight, and Massachusetts sues the White House over public health grants. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 01, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Reflecting on an extended stay in space, a new study clears up the clouds on rainstorms, and Boston street cleaning takes its toll. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 01, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, March 31, 2025

We're hearing from Needham native Suni Williams after her extended stay in space. President Trump once again defends his tariffs. A Somerville chocolatier whips up treats with tight rules. Stay in "The Loop" from #iHeartRadio.

Mar 31, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, March 31, 2025

President Donald Trump said he is considering a third term in office, local leaders celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, and NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to speak on months-long mission in space. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 31, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, March 31, 2025

President Donald Trump's auto tariffs to increase car prices, tensions between the White House and Moscow amid ceasefire proposal talks, and jury selections for Karen Read's retrial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 31, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Karen Read's second murder trial begins in two days, reaction continues around a leaked signal group chat, and there's an investigation in Watertown after a driver allegedly swiped some protestors, injuring two. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 30, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Police investigating after a Tesla protester claims he was grazed by the side-mirror of a pickup truck claiming the driver intentionally targeted a group of demonstrators. Boston Police release photos of a suspect they say vandalized and harassed people around the Hemenway and Gainsborough Streets. Teamsters Local 26 held their 16th annual Autism Gala at Encore last night. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 30, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, March 30, 2025

An investigation is underway in Watertown after a car allegedly grazed some protesters. Boston Police releasing two photos asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection to a series of Vadalisms targeting Tesla vehicles in the area of Hemenway and Gainsborough Streets. Sleepless in Suffolk County that's the result of a new study on noise exposure. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 30, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar after a massive earthquake, an infants body is found in the water at Manchester's Pine Island Park, and Teamsters Local 25 hosts its annual Autism Gala at the Encore Casino in Everett tonight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 29, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Police in Manchester, New Hampshire investigating a tragic discovery at the Park Island Park. A deadly crash claims the lives of three construction workers in West Springfield."ICE" continues to hold a Harvard Medical Researcher in custody caught up in President Trump's crackdown on Visa holders. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mar 29, 20257 min
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