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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: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Karen Read's defense goes after the prosecution's crash reconstruction expert. A federal judge orders the release of a Harvard scientist from ICE custody. A man in Salem has a house stuffed with M&M memorabilia.Stay in "The Loop" from #iHeartRadio.

May 28, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The defense cross examines Dr. Judson Welcher in the Karen Read trial, the White House pauses international student visas appointments, and it's now an era of a friendship recession. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 28, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Testimony continues in the Karen Read trial, students rally at Harvard amid attack from the White House, and Everett City Councilors voted to involve attorney general in mayor's bonu check case. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 28, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Late day drama at the Karen Read retrial. A man faces charges after a scuffle with an officer near MGH. Public defenders say the Commonwealth needs to raise the bar for them. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 27, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A shooting outside Mass General Hospital shuts down roads for a time in Boston, the White House takes another shot at Harvard, and public defenders gather at the State House. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 27, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The free ride for luggage is over at Southwest Airlines, how to wake up after a holiday, and Karen Read is back in court today. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 27, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, May 26, 2025

Boston Police are alerting Mattapan and Hyde Park residents after multiple reports of attempted robberies targeting food delivery drivers, it's strictly buisness for passengers at Logan Airport despite the holiday, and statues of Weymouth's fallen heroes were revealed during todays Memorial Day ceremony. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 26, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, May 26, 2025

President Trump threatens to withhold more money from Harvard University if the school doesn't turn over information about foreign students, two people are sent to the hospital after a car crashed into a house in Brockton, and passengers at Logan Airport prepare for the worst and hope for the best as they head home. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 26, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, May 26, 2025

President Trump says he's delaying 50 percent tarrifs on the European union,Russia stages another drone attack against ukrain overnight, somerville marks memorial day with a ceremony at a local cementary.Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 26, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Find out what will be open for buisness on Memorial Day, Boston Police are searching for a man accused of disabling traffic lights downtown, and House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging republicans in the Senate not to make too many changes to the house-passed budget bill. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 25, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, May 25, 2025

It's the last day of Boston Calling. With the Memorial Day Weekend comes the sales. For a third consecutive day, Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 25, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, May 25, 2025

It's the last day of Boston Calling. A rededication ceremony in Boston honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice. At one Seaport Taqueria you don't just eat your salsa you drink it. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 25, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming concert dates after revealing a brain disorder diagnosis, you might be feeling the traffic crunch as you're traveling for the holiday weekend, and a new social media challenge called "The Murphy" has been becoming popular. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 24, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 24, 2025

A Federal Judge pauses the Trump Administration's plan to ban Harvard from enrolling international students, day two of Boston Calling is underway, and the NBA has announced Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is a unanimous selection to the 2024-2025 All NBA first team. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 24, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, May 24, 2025

A federal judge puts a temporary block on President Trump's move to ban Harvard from enrolling international students. A rocky day on Wall Street yesterday after the President announced a 25 percent tariff on Apple, an American company, and a sweeping 50 percent tariff on European goods, starting next month. A local Golfer manages to make the illusive "Ultimate Shot". Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 24, 20256 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, May 23,2025

It's predicted to get warmer during the long holiday weekend. A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students. Groundbreaking in the Seaport for a new EMS station. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 23, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, May 23, 2025

Harvard sues the Trump administration again, President Trump threatens tariffs against the EU and Apple, and Memorial Day travelers hit the roads. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 23, 20255 min

Morning Report: Friday, May 23, 2025

President Trump takes aim at Harvard, travelers head out on Memorial Day journeys and Boston Calling gets ready for kickoff.

May 23, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 22, 2025

MassDOT encourages Memorial Day travelers to plan ahead. The Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students. President Trump hosts crypto investors tonight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 22, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 22, 2025

The House passes President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," a late spring nor'easter welcomes in Memorial Day weekend, and Harvard University asks alumni for more donations amidst federal funding cuts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 22, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Court resumes Tuesday in the Karen Read retrial. A Boston federal judge demands answers from the Trump administration. "Pizza Joe" has legions of fans at UMass Amherst. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 21, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Testimonies underway at the Karen Read trial after a delay, Republican lawmakers ramps up attack on Harvard, and tennis athletes get ready ahead of the French Open. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 21, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Renovations for two Cape Cod bridges underway, Capital Hill lawmakers one step closer approving new budget bill, and Boston's mayoral race heats up amid two employee firings. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 21, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

George Wendt, known to millions as "Norm!" has died.Karen Read's defense attacks the credibility of a government witness at her murder retrial. Two Boston City Hall staffers are fired. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 20, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Karen Read case reenters the courtroom, President Trump rallies for his "big beautiful" budget bill, and cheap activities to keep in mind for Memorial Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 20, 20256 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Another outage at Newark Airport causes a scramble, the governor announces a closure of migrant shelters in hotels, and Spotify gives bookworms a new feature. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 20, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, May 19, 2025

A digital forensics expert takes the stand at Karen Read's murder trial. President Trump says Russia and Ukraine will start negotiations toward a ceasefire. A local singer explains how icebergs influence his music. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 19, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, May 19, 2025

Testimony back underway this week in the Karen Read trial, Former President Joe Biden makes his first public statement since his cancer diagnosis, President Trump's budget clears a big hurdle. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 19, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, May 19, 2025

Reaction pouring in after it's announced former President Joe Biden has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, President Trump's budget is advanced by House Republicans, testimony resumes in the Karen Read trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 19, 20257 min
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