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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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Episodes

Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected the first US-born Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor's then-supervisor is grilled by Karen Read's defense at her murder retrial. The bats are back in some parts of the region.

May 08, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 8, 2025

State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik presented evidence to the jury at the Karen Read murder re-trial, more black smoke out of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and Mass. AG sued CVS Health over drug prices. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 08, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, May 8, 2025

No new pope selected in second round of voting, day 12 of testimonies ahead in the Karen Read murder trial, and the Celtics hit a rough patch on the road to banner 19. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 08, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The first round of voting at the Vatican fails to produce a new pope. A digital forensics expert at Karen Read's retrial testifies about Jen McCabe's disputed Google search. Rhode Island is getting the "Real Housewives" treatment.

May 07, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The procession to choose a new pope is underway, the defense and prosecution clash over witness in Karen Read retrial, and state lawmakers push to change MBTA communities act. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 07, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Cardinals gather in Vatican City for conclave, two United flights cancelled after one clipped the wingtip of another, and testimonies continue in the Karen Read murder trial in Dedham. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 07, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Multiple law enforcement officers take the stand in Dedham at the Karen Read retrial. The Supreme Court says a ban on transgender service members can begin. More than 20 years after the Real ID idea was born, it's about to be implemented.

May 06, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Federal officials vow to strip Harvard of funds again, Quincy wants to use tax funds to build a parking garage, and the Karen Read trial continues. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 06, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Half a dozen witnesses testify in the Karen Read trial, it's the season of the tick, and bank branches begin to shutter in Massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 06, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, May 5, 2025

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges in a plea deal. President Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to self-deport. A warning about dogs in the laps of drivers. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 05, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, May 5, 2025

Week three of the Karen Read murder retrial, bikers and drivers in Cambridge clash on new plan to cut street parking for bike lanes, and local mom-and-pop shops celebrate National Small Business Week. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 05, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, May 5, 2025

Jury selections begin in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, the Celtics back at TD Garden, and week 3 of testimony continues in the Karen Read retrial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 05, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Israel fails to intercept a Houthi rebel missile, a former Vice President is being honored in Boston today, and the Federal Government will resume collections on paused federal student loans tomorrow. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 04, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Last night's stormy weather causing damage in Lexington and forcing some residents out of their homes. A deadly weekend in Dorchester as Boston Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting death. At Gillete Stadium tonight AC/DC opens the 2025 Concert Series at 7 pm. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 04, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Last night's storm forcing some residents in Lexington out of their homes. More than 147 thousand fans turning out the first Saturday in May and watched a thrilling sloppy stretch run that saw the favorite edged out. The 57th annual Walk For Hunger is being held on Boston Common. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 04, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Leaders at M.I.T. are preparing as the Trump Administration eyes funding cuts at universities across the Country, a new round of automotive tariffs went into effect last night at midnight, and Derby Day has finally arrived in Kentucky. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 03, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 3, 2025

A key witness in the Karen Read murder retrial faces another gueling day on the stand to wrap up the week in Norfolk Superior Court. A former Mass State Police Sargeant is found guilty for his role in a bribery scheme. Senator Ed Markey calling President Trump's order ending Public Broadcasting funding Unconstitutional and warned about a fight with Congress down the road. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 03, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Senator Ed Markey syas President Trump has a fight with Congress on his hands if he tries to carry through with the defunding of Public Brodcasting. The Pine Tree state again receiving Federal funding which had recently been taken away. A long day on the stand for Jen McCabe, testifying in the retrial of Karen Read. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 03, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, May 2, 2025

A State Police crime lab forensic scientist closes out testimony for the week at the Karen Read retrial. Harvard students are tense over the ongoing battle with President Trump. The White House wants to slash non-defense domestic spending. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 02, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, May 2, 2025

The Trump administration revokes Harvard's tax-exempt status, it's day eight of testimony for Karen Read's murder retrial, and some ways to destress during Mental Health Awareness month. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 02, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, May 2, 2025

Preparations underway at The Vatican for conclave, testimony resumes in the Karen Read murder retrial, and jury selections to begin next week in Sean Diddy Comb's sex trafficking trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 02, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 1, 2025

President Trump has a new job for his former National Security Adviser. The administration insists tariffs are working. Agatha Christie teaches again, thanks to AI. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 01, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Demonstrators protesting in D.C. on May Day, a local immigration advocacy group joined new lawsuit against the Trump administration, and Harvard staffs step up to bridge funding gaps. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 01, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Prosecutors in Turtleboy's witness intimidation case wants his bail revoked, indicted Boston City Councilor has yet to resign, and the fight for a parking spot in South Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 01, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Karen Read's defense hammers star witness Jen McCabe over her memory and inconsistencies in her testimony. The state gets an F in a housing report card. Franklin Park Zoo holds an animal escape drill. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 30, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Karen Read's lawyer cross examines key witness Jennifer McCabe in her murder retrial, Milton residents approved to increase property taxes, and Boston police identified Suffolk University attacker. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 30, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The road to banner 19 looks promising for the Celtics, another day of testimony at the Karen Read retrial, and some good news in the fight against breast cancer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 30, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, April 29. 2025

The Karen Read jury hears about her reaction when John O'Keefe did not come home. President Trump is in Michigan to mark the first 100 days of his second term. The Celtics hope to eliminate Orlando tonight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 29, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

President Trump holds a rally in Michigan to mark 100 days in office, excitement outside TD Garden is at an all-time high, and a tech expert is cross-examined in the Karen Read case. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 29, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

A delayed return for a Tufts University student detained in the south, Karen Read testimony centers around the victim's phone, and commencement speakers line up. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Apr 29, 20257 min
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