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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: Friday, June 27, 2025

President Trump praises a Supreme Court ruling limiting federal judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions. Congress considers limits on federal student loan borrowing. The mystery of a fireball in the sky is solved. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 27, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, June 27, 2025

The Supreme Court handing down major rulings, police are still looking for answers in a 25 years old murder case, and excitement brewing for Fourth of July celebrations. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 27, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, June 27, 2025

Hundreds of undelivered packages found in dumpster in Wayland, six Americans detained in South Korea, and BU launched investigation into its athletics department over sexual harassments allegations. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 27, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, June 26, 2025

A rally in Boston against U.S. military action against Iran. The White House says it's pushing diplomacy with Iran. A House panel subpoenas Harvard for documents about truition prices. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 26, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, June 26, 2025

A 'No War with Iran' protest outside of JFK Federal Building, Israel cuts aid to Gaza, and Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage a decade ago. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 26, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Boston ranked among the most walkable cities, U.S. officials will meet with Iran next week, and Lynnfield town employees resigned after racist remarks. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 26, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The end of the heat wave is approaching. President Trump insists Iranian nuclear facilities were badly damaged by U.S. airstrikes. A van carrying people crashes into a building in Dorchester. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 25, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Scott Brown announced campaign for New Hampshire Senator, Tania Fernandes Anderson attends her last Boston City Council meeting, and a deadly shooting overnight near BJ's Wholesale Club in Dedham. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 25, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

No relief from the heat, ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran holds firm, and no space for driverless cars in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 25, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

A heat record is set in Boston. President Trump arrives in The Hague for the NATO summit. Former Bruins star Zdeno Chara is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 24, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Boston sweats it out under the high temps, Uber announces a new partnership to make drivers go electric, the latest on a ceasefire in the Middle East. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 24, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

A ceasefire in the Middle East is up in the air, Boston wakes up to one of the hottest days, and how about crab rangoon ice cream? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 24, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, June 23, 2025

President Trump says he was warned in advance of the Iranian missile strike on a U.S. base in Qatar. The heat wave reaches its peak tomorrow. The lead prosecutor in the Karen Read retrial reacts publicly after the verdict. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 23, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, June 23, 2025

Temperatures soar into the 90s for some communities, the Orange Line is closing for signal upgrades, and the lead prosecutor in the Karen Read case speaks out on the verdict. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 23, 20256 min

Morning Report: Monday, June 23, 2025

The latest developments out of Iran, lightning strikes become plentiful this time of year, and a baseball tensions boil over. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 23, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Local Officials are reacting to the U.S. strikes on Iran, Senate Republicans working on President Trump's big beauiful bill suffer a setback, and it's officially summer, and we're really going to feel it this week. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 22, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, June 22, 2025

The US involves itself in Israel's conflict with Iran. Massachusetts Lawmakers are condemning the strikes. Boston Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near Dorchester-Roxbury line. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 22, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, June 22, 2025

The United States has attacked three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel's war aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear weapons. Only one Republican Congressman has voiced opposition to the President's action, the rest seem to be falling in line. The pilot in a small plane crash in Beverly last week has been identified. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 22, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declares a heat emergency in the city starting tomorrow through Tuesday. A New England state is one step closer to a law restricting assault weapons. Columbia student activist "Mahmoud Khalil" is out on bail after more than 3 months at an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 21, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Governor Maura Healey offers her thoughts about the results of Karen Read's 2nd Murder Trial. The Suffolk County D.A.'s office planning to retry Irish Firefighter Terence Crosbie for Rape. Boston rats are carrying some dangerous bacteria potentially harmful to humans and pets. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 21, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Finally...a Saturday to keep the umbrellas at bay. Traffic delays are expected on the pike this weekend as construction effects continue. A mistrial declared yesterday in the case of a firefighter charged with raping a woman in a boston hotel last year. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 21, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, June 20, 2025

A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from banning Harvard University's enrollment of international students. European leaders want to continue talks with Iran. Boston Calling takes next year off. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 20, 20257 min

Midday Report: Friday, June 20, 2025

Boston Calling is skipping 2026, a juror in the Karen Read trial speaks out, and a study shows that ChatGBT may be doing more harm than good when it comes to writing. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartradio.

Jun 20, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, June 20, 2025

Bostonians celebrate the first day of summer, several boats in Charlestown damaged from fireworks ashes caused by Bunker Hill Commemoration Ceremony, & Israel and Iran continue to trade airstrikes Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartradio.

Jun 20, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Capitol Hill lawmakers say they should be in the loop when it comes to US involvement with Iran and Israel. A Massachusetts Senator is sticking up for the Fed Chair. State Police say they are investigating a murder suicide in Brockton. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartradio.

Jun 19, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, June 19, 2025

One dead and another hurt after a plane crash in Beverly. Karen Read's second murder trial is in the books. The Tampa Bay Rays are going up for sale. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartradio.

Jun 19, 20256 min

Morning Report: Thursday, June 19, 2025

The karen read murder retrial coming to an end with the jury handing down "not guilty" verdicts for second degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crime,an iranian missile slams into the main hospital in southern israel, a deal finalizing the merger of u.s. steel and nippon steel is done.Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartradio.

Jun 19, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Karen Read is acquitted of the most serious charges in the death of John O'Keefe. Lawmakers are trying to limit any U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. The State Department warns Americans not to travel to Iran for any reason. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartradio.

Jun 18, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Still no verdict in the Karen Read trial, President Donald Trump responds to the Iran-Israel conflict, and a preview of Red Sox's game against the Seattle Mariners. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 18, 20256 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Conflict rising in the Middle East, jury deliberations continue into day 4 in the Karen Read trial, and Gen Z's go-to shorts this summer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 18, 20258 min
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