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With the World Cup in full swing, America’s 250th anniversary being celebrated, and the Tall Ships coming to Boston in July, Massachusetts is experiencing record-setting visitor numbers. Tonight, Bradley welcomes Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, to discuss upcoming events, including Sail Boston, where roughly 60 international tall ships and military vessels will arrive in Boston Harbor from July 11–16 for public ship tours and other festivities.

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Dan opened the phone lines for discussion of any topic. He asked what the listeners would like to hear on "NightSide!" 

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Continued conversation about how the New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault charge should have been separated from the murder case.

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault charge should have been separated from the murder case.

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 A shocking and unacceptable incident occurred yesterday in South Boston when two masked juvenile suspects robbed an 11-year-old and 12-year-old's lemonade stand at gunpoint. According to the victims, the pair initially approached the stand and asked if they could use Apple Pay to purchase a drink before grabbing a cash box containing about $50. Boston police are still investigating.

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We continued the Platner discussion, and Dan also believes that America's attitudes and overall mood can—and should—be improved.

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During his acceptance speech last night, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told a packed room of supporters that “people can change.” Acknowledging past mistakes, he said he continues to learn from them and understands that earning the trust and support of his constituents is his responsibility. With the primary now behind him, Platner turns his attention to building support within his own party as he prepares to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. Dan reacted to Platner’s victory, campaign, and personal record.

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A bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey will allow bars in Massachusetts to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. through July 31. The measure is intended to support the greater Boston economy by capitalizing on increased tourism associated with the FIFA World Cup and Tall Ships events. Do you believe an additional hour of bar service will significantly boost the economy? Steve Clark, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, checked in!

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At Ipswich High School, smoking a cigar after graduation has long been a traditional rite of passage. Because the use of tobacco products violates the rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, members of the school’s boys lacrosse team celebrated with homemade imitation cigars instead. Despite the cigars being fake, several players were suspended, leaving the team without enough eligible participants and forcing a forfeit in the Division 4 state semifinal. John Gianakakis, father of one of the Ipswich players, joined Dan to discuss.

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Last night, a U.S. Apache helicopter was shot down by Iranian forces while conducting a patrol over the Strait of Hormuz. Fortunately, both crew members were rescued and are reported to have escaped injury. President Trump said today that the U.S. needs to respond to the attack, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker cautioned that the Islamic Republic would match whatever actions Washington takes next. Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest information.

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Continued conversation about how a 31-year-old man is facing criminal charges following a fatal road rage confrontation. Authorities say Timothy Scalisi has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly lifting a 23-year-old man and forcefully throwing him to the ground during an altercation. Responding officers found the victim disoriented and vomiting at the scene. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. When tempers flare on the road, where should we draw the line before things go too far?

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A 31-year-old man is facing criminal charges following a fatal road rage confrontation. Authorities say Timothy Scalisi has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly lifting a 23-year-old man and forcefully throwing him to the ground during an altercation. Responding officers found the victim disoriented and vomiting at the scene. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. When tempers flare on the road, where should we draw the line before things go too far?

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Despite the high level of excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Massachusetts, demand for short-term rentals remains low. Many property owners listing on Airbnb were expecting instant bookings, even for properties listed at more than $30,000 per week. The reality is that international travelers appear to be seeking stays of fewer than three nights at rates below $300 per night. David Cutler, Real Estate Agent at William Raveis, joined Dan to discuss.

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Dan had a bad day when his cell phone stopped working. With so much of our lives on our phones, Dan asked if you've ever had your phone destroyed or broken beyond repair.

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Oyster farmer and combat veteran Graham Platner remains the front-runner in the Maine Democratic primary, despite allegations of misconduct toward women and controversy surrounding a tattoo associated with a Nazi symbol. Maine voters' opinions are mixed, with some saying that Platner's personal life has no bearing on his policies, while others argue that his political mission is sincere and that is why they are supporting him.

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President Donald Trump walked out of an NBC "Meet the Press" interview with Kristen Welker after she questioned him about compensation for alleged victims of government "weaponization" and challenged his claims that the California primaries and the 2020 election were "dirty" and "rigged." After a tense back-and-forth exchange, Trump said, "Let's call it quits because I've had enough," and left the set. Welker later said Trump agreed to sit down for another interview at an undisclosed time.

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Brian Shortsleeve is on a mission to fix what’s broken in Massachusetts. The former head of the MBTA is running for governor of Massachusetts and is focused on fiscal reform and government efficiency. At a recent press conference, Shortsleeve said that, if elected, he would block funding for the Legislature in an effort to force compliance with Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s probe, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2024. Shortsleeve checked in with Nightside. 

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If you were trapped on a deserted Island, what item would you bring with you to help you get by until you’re rescued?

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The Red Sox demoted Brayan Bello, a starting pitcher after a series of recent struggles, including the final straw Thursday when the pitcher gave up 6 runs in the first inning alone against the Orioles. Bello is being sent down to Worcester's Triple A. The pitcher has been defensive when asked about his struggles and told reporters that he is not interested in working through his struggles in Triple-A Worcester saying, "I’m thinking about making my adjustments in the big leagues…I have a big-league contract, that doesn’t mean the bosses will take a position or not, taking that into consideration, but I’m a big leaguer...and I’ll make my adjustments here.”

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The Trump Administration's National Park Service plans to remove three quotes from the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. The quotes being removed include comments on slavery, war, and immigrants. The removal of the three quotes comes just ahead of the 251st anniversary of the monument on June 17th. Is the removal at all warranted or a clear depiction of censorship of American history? Sen. Ed Markey is outraged about the removal saying, "real Americans’ patriotism doesn’t need censorship to survive, American patriotism is backed by our freedom to speak and be heard.” Do you agree? Dan tends to agree with Sen. Markey and discussed it further.

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8:05PM: Gallup reports that nearly half of college students say AI has made them reconsider their majors. Should students choose majors based on industry trends? Or is it better to find the right fit for their natural talents and strengths despite what's popular?

Guest:Alix Hogu - author of From Hidden to Limitless: The Secret to Reaching Your Highest Potential, is a mentor with over 20 years of professional coaching experience, specializing in confidence building and discovering natural talents.

8:15PM: A Journey of Honor: Flag Sojourn 250. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is honored to host Flag Sojourn 250, a solemn year-long tribute celebrating our flag, nation, its people, and the enduring spirit of unity and service.

Guest:Sheriff Donna Buckley – Barnstable County Sheriff 

8:30PM: Ever had someone in your life stuck who cannot get out of their own way with unhealthy habits? What is it that stops or gets people in your life to change, and why is it so hard?

Guest: Kristy Ellmer – co-author of the book: How Change Really Works & managing partner and director at the Boston Consulting Group. 

8:45PM: Extended Weekend Weather Forecast. What you can expect.

Guest: Brian Thompson – AccuWeather Meteorologist

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The U.S. House approved a war powers resolution on Wednesday aimed at halting the military action in Iran, a move that defied President Donald Trump. So, what happens now? A vote will be taken up by the U.S. Senate and if passed, sent to Pres. Trump's desk who can veto it...so does it make much difference? Trump says Iran already agreed they would not have a nuclear weapon so what's the hold up with accomplishing a peace deal? Is Israel getting in the way of peace between the U.S. and Iran due to their continuous conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon? 

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The U.S. House approved a war powers resolution on Wednesday aimed at halting the military action in Iran, a move that defied President Donald Trump. So, what happens now? A vote will be taken up by the U.S. Senate and if passed, sent to Pres. Trump's desk who can veto it...so does it make much difference? Trump says Iran already agreed they would not have a nuclear weapon so what's the hold up with accomplishing a peace deal? Is Israel getting in the way of peace between the U.S. and Iran due to their continuous conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon? 

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With the FIFA World Cup coming to Boston in the coming weeks, we will ask the audience, are they all in on the games? Do you have FIFA Fever? Are you going to any of the games or are you trying to stay away from the surrounding area as much as possible? The games have brought a lot of excitement for many, but not everyone may be thrilled about the increased traffic delays, crowds, etc. We talked about FIFA Fever and heard what the audience had to say!

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8:05PM: An upcoming Cold Case Video Series by Emily Sweeney of the Boston Globe is in the works. What you can expect!

Guest:Emily Sweeney – Social Video Journalist for the Boston Globe (she just got promoted to this new title) 

8:15PM: Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds.

Guest:Alice Connors-Kellgren, PhD, Director of Psychology at Tufts Medical Center

8:30PM: The Squeeze on Mass. Drivers: Car Payments Are Skyrocketing. Average monthly payments for new vehicles have jumped to an all-time high.

Guest:Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter 

8:45PM: The Scrum – A New Political Newsletter from The Boston Globe. The first issue: The quiet parts get loud in Markey-Moulton Senate primary.

Guest: Kelly Garrity – Political Reporter for the Boston Globe – now writer behind The Scrum political newsletter

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The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed what they are describing as a “transparency bill” called, An Act Promoting Transparency and Public Access in State Government. The bill is in direct response to the ongoing legal battle brought forth by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, to audit the State Legislature. The measure would allow DiZoglio to audit the administrative functions of both the House and Senate but would not allow an audit of “constitutional functions.” House Speaker Ron Mariano says it would, “establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor.

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The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed what they are describing as a “transparency bill” called, An Act Promoting Transparency and Public Access in State Government. The bill is in direct response to the ongoing legal battle brought forth by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, to audit the State Legislature. The measure would allow DiZoglio to audit the administrative functions of both the House and Senate but would not allow an audit of “constitutional functions.” House Speaker Ron Mariano says it would, “establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor.” 

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The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed what they are describing as a “transparency bill” called, An Act Promoting Transparency and Public Access in State Government. The bill is in direct response to the ongoing legal battle brought forth by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, to audit the State Legislature. The measure would allow DiZoglio to audit the administrative functions of both the House and Senate but would not allow an audit of “constitutional functions.” House Speaker Ron Mariano says it would, “establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor.” Diana checked in with us on Nightside to discuss!

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8:05PM: Journey Forward’s 16th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser hosted by Christopher Knight on Thursday June 4th at Kings in Dedham.

Guest: Christopher Knight – Hollywood actor (The Brady Bunch) & supporter of Journey Forward 

8:15PM: Addressing the broken elevators at Boston Public Housing. How one disabled veteran couldn’t access his apartment…

Guest: Ed Flynn – Boston City Councilor

8:30PM: The Celtics' pivotal offseason, roster-building decisions, trade rumors, ownership expectations, and what comes next for Boston's championship aspirations.

Guest: Khari A. Thompson – Sports reporter for Boston.com

8:45PM: The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division To Give Away Free Donuts on June 5 for National Donut Day! The sweet holiday traces its roots to WWI volunteers who fried donuts for troops on the front lines.

Guest: Captain Bree Barker from The Salvation Army in Cambridge

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With the FIFA World Cup coming to town and the anticipation of a surge of visitors to the area, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey are supporting legislation that would allow communities across the state to temporarily extend last call to as late as 3 a.m. Rhode Island has already passed a bill to let bars stay open until 4 a.m. during the World Cup. What are your thoughts on this? Do you support or oppose the idea of extending last call in MA, even temporarily for the summer?

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With the FIFA World Cup coming to town and the anticipation of a surge of visitors to the area, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey are supporting legislation that would allow communities across the state to temporarily extend last call to as late as 3 a.m. Rhode Island has already passed a bill to let bars stay open until 4 a.m. during the World Cup. What are your thoughts on this? Do you support or oppose the idea of extending last call in MA, even temporarily for the summer?

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We’re at a time where the progression of autonomous vehicles and AI-powered logistics systems has never been higher. While innovative technology can certainly be a good thing, some are concerned about potential job loss and adequate regulations. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is making the fight against AI job loss and unchecked automation a top priority and Boston native and Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien is leading that charge. The Teamsters are pressing Beacon Hill lawmakers to pass legislation requiring trained human operators in all commercial vehicles operating on Massachusetts roads. Sean O’Brien joined us to discuss!

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8:05PM: Summer Travel Is Getting More Expensive. Here's How to Spend Less.

Guest:Tim Smart - U.S. News contributor who writes about the economy 

8:15PM: Champions for Peace: An Evening of Life, Legacy, and Action - a special gathering dedicated to raising critical funds for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s National Center of Healing, Teaching, and Learning.

Guest:Clementina Chery – CEO of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 

8:30PM: Millions of Americans may be sitting on hidden cash and not even realize it…

Guest:Tarek Saab- gold and silver expert and the CEO of Texas Precious Metals, one of the largest precious metals retailers in the country.

- He starred in Season 5 of The Apprentice with Donald Trump.

8:45PM: Advice for Motorcyclists Hitting the Road After a Hard Winter

Guest: Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast

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Over the weekend, on Saturday specifically, New England residents from Massachusetts down to Rhode Island and up to New Hampshire heard a loud sonic boom across the region when a meteor passed through our atmosphere. Did you hear it? Where were you? Dan Rea heard it and thought a tree fell on his house! We wanted to hear about your experience as well!

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Over the weekend, on Saturday specifically, New England residents from Massachusetts down to Rhode Island and up to New Hampshire heard a loud sonic boom across the region when a meteor passed through our atmosphere. Did you hear it? Where were you? Dan Rea heard it and thought a tree fell on his house! We spoke with Boston Globe meteorologist Ken Mahan and James Ryan, professor emeritus of physics and a researcher at the Space Science Center at the University of New Hampshire, all about the meteor explosion! We heard from listeners all about their experiences!

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Micah Q. Jones is a U.S. Army Veteran, attorney, father, and husband running for U.S. Congress to represent MA’s 6th District. Jones is running unopposed on the Republican side, for Rep. Seth Moulton’s open seat, as Moulton is running for U.S. Senate. Jones joined us on NightSide to discuss his campaign, the issues he’s ready to tackle if elected!

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8:05PM: Radio Veteran Jordan Rich Among 2026 MBA Hall Of Fame Honorees!

Guest: Jordan Rich – Longtime WBZ NewsRadio Talk Host 

8:15PM: Gen X is quietly driving the new cannabis boom…

Guest: Shane Leonard - an addiction expert and heads up Into Action Recovery Centers 

8:30PM: Nantucket Comedy Festival Marks 20 Years - Announcing Global Expansion of Free Youth Education Program.

Guest: Kevin Flynn - award-winning comedian, actor, producer, writer, and host, launched the Nantucket Comedy Festival as an annual fundraiser in the summer of 2006, transforming a local effort into a year-round program that continues to support students on Nantucket and beyond. 

8:45PM: Sharon Timlin Memorial Event-A Race to Cure ALS – Coming up Saturday June 13th.

Guest: Mike Timlin – Former Red Sox Relief Pitcher 4x World Series Champ (2x Red Sox – 2x Toronto Blue Jays)

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NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. On the coat tails of the previous hour, Dan wanted to share stories about what was the craziest, and/or most dangerous thing you've ever done? 

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Do the risks far outweigh the benefits? We periodically see local news stories about a missing hiker in the woods or a local resident who got lost or worst-case scenario, died while hiking in the woods of NH, Maine, or MA. The last local story we saw was roughly a month ago of a West Roxbury man who was found dead 5 miles from his car up in Franconia Notch NH after seemingly getting lost hiking and unable to find his way back. With that being said, we ask, what’s so great about hiking? Some say it's the views that are worth it or immersing yourself in nature...can't you take in the views from a nice drive through the mountains on a main road? Or how about a walk through a local garden or park, isn't that immersing yourself in nature?

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On Thursday, the MA Senate voted to turn over records sought by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio as part of her audit of the chamber. However, the 33-6 vote does not mean the Senate "concedes". In a resolution note responding to the Supreme Judicial Court's order, while they voted to turn over requested documents, they “do not concede” to an audit, saying if senators believe it’s unconstitutional, that the chamber could still object to an audit from DiZoglio’s office in the “present or future.” While this is a small victory for DiZoglio, her legislative battle is still not over. In addition, this weekend the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention begins. It will be held in Worcester at the DCU Center on Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is expected to attend as are other members of the State Legislature that Diana has been "battling" with...Were there fireworks? 

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8:05PM: Gas prices have fallen for 7 days straight. The national average has dropped 13 cents since its peak of the Iran conflict, with six states now averaging below $4.

Guest: Rey "R.T." Trevino - Runs Pecos Country Energy, a privately owned oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth. 

8:15PM: Worst Red Sox Offense in Decades?

Guest: Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 

8:30PM: New colon/rectal cancer screening recommendations from the American Cancer Society.

Guest: Dr. Lilian Chen – Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center 

8:45PM: Weekend Weather will be a stark contrast compared to hot summerlike temps earlier this week…! Weekend washout: Heavy rain and cold air headed for New England

Guest: Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist

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Ahead of the release of her new book, View from the East Wing: A Memoir, Former First Lady Jill Biden shares her thoughts about her husband, President Joe Biden’s concerning 2024 debate performance in which he was stumbling over his words and at times hard to follow. First Lady Biden says she was “frightened” seeing him struggle, thinking he was having a stroke and questioned at one point if he had been drugged. At the time, following the 2024 debate, Jill publicly spoke to Pres. Biden and his supporters live, commending him for his “great job” but now she appears to be singing a different tune…

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Ahead of the release of her new book, View from the East Wing: A Memoir, Former First Lady Jill Biden shares her thoughts about her husband, President Joe Biden’s concerning 2024 debate performance in which he was stumbling over his words and at times hard to follow. First Lady Biden says she was “frightened” seeing him struggle, thinking he was having a stroke and questioned at one point if he had been drugged. At the time, following the 2024 debate, Jill publicly spoke to Pres. Biden and his supporters live, commending him for his “great job” but now she appears to be singing a different tune…

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The town of Rutland, Massachusetts is cancelling their 4th of July festivities this year. There were original concerns that the decision to cancel was over funding availability or in response to some community viewpoints. However, in a joint statement, the Rutland Fire & Police Department, the Rutland 4th of July Committee, and the Town of Rutland said the decision was strictly made because of public safety concerns, citing staffing shortages. We discussed the challenge that the town of Rutland is facing over their 4th of July celebration during a big year, where America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Worcester County Sheriff Lou Evangelidis checked in to discuss.

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8:05PM: Mass State Lottery’s Megabucks jackpot is now up to $18.95 Million! It’s the third largest jackpot in the game’s history, and the largest jackpot since 1986! The next drawing is Sat. May 30th.

Guest: Mark Bracken - Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery 

8:15PM: The Government Bailout Prevention Act.

Guest: Thomas Aiello - Vice President of Government Affairs for National Taxpayers Union 

8:30PM: Boston-Area Mom Turned Stage IV Cancer Diagnosis Into National Nonprofit Supporting Thousands.-WeGotThis.Org has upcoming fundraiser - their 5th Annual Golf Tournament - Monday June 8th 2026 at the Indian Ridge Golf Club in Andover

Guest: Elissa Kalver - Stage IV metastatic breast cancer survivor & founder of the non-profit WeGotThis.org – it’s been 5 years since her diagnosis. 

8:45PM: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fast outpacing containment efforts in the region as questions and concerns mount in the U.S. What is the risk status for the U.S. and should we be concerned?

Guest: Rayne Guest - infection prevention specialist, and founder and CEO of ArrowClean (a cleaning company)

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Is politics ruining relationships in your life? How so? A recent study done by PNAS Nexus found that 37% of Americans reported losing a relationship with a friend, family member, romantic partner, or coworker because of political differences. That’s roughly four in ten adults who say politics ended a relationship in their life. We continued the topic and asked you how politics have impacted the relationships in your life.

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Is politics ruining relationships in your life? How so? A recent study done by PNAS Nexus found that 37% of Americans reported losing a relationship with a friend, family member, romantic partner, or coworker because of political differences. That’s roughly four in ten adults who say politics ended a relationship in their life. Aaron Perlut, author of “The Death of Compromise,” who authored a book on this very topic, joined us on NightSide as we asked you how politics have impacted the relationships in your life.

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A new bill is being proposed in Massachusetts by MAPLE, the MA Association for Professional Law Enforcement. The law would require applicants to the state’s police forces complete 60 college semester credits in a criminal justice, police science, or other degree approved by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Currently, officers are required to have a high school diploma or GED. Do you think the proposed law is a good idea? Why or why not? Dennis Galvin, MAPLE President & a retired state police major, joined us to discuss.

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8:05PM: The 43rd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl to support lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4 from 12 to 8 p.m. at a new location - 88 Seaport Boulevard in Boston’s Seaport District.

Guest:Caitlin Fink - Vice President of the Jimmy Fund 

8:15PM: Massachusetts rideshare drivers become first in U.S. to unionize.

Guest:Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter 

8:30PM: The latest Boston Red Sox sports news.

Guest:Dan Watkins – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor 

8:45PM: Every year 2 million kids are bitten by a dog, with 1 million being a family pet that often kids either squeeze or don't know how to interact with…Local children’s book author wrote a new book, “Pet Safety with Lola & Sophie” to help children learn safe, positive interactions with pets while also encouraging kindness and empathy toward animals.

Guest: Christine Devane – Children’s Book Author & former teacher, Mom of 3 and advocate of rescue dogs

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As U.S. motorists face some of the highest gas prices in years, with the national average already at $4.56 per gallon and forecast to average $4.80 between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we ask you, are you changing your summer travel plans? How so? Are you taking smaller day trips or doing a staycation rather than one big extended vacation somewhere? Listeners checked in with their thoughts and plans.

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As U.S. motorists face some of the highest gas prices in years, with the national average already at $4.56 per gallon and forecast to average $4.80 between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we ask you, are you changing your summer travel plans? How so? Are you taking smaller day trips or doing a staycation rather than one big extended vacation somewhere? Listeners checked in with their thoughts and plans.

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Whether you like her or dislike her, Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has had quite a popularity streak in state politics and in local media for her ongoing and outspoken legal battle to audit the State Legislature. The Auditor has transcended party lines and gathered a unique support group in her quest to challenge political insiders in her own party over an issue 72% of MA voters tasked her with. Diana checked in to react to a Boston Globe article that was released Tuesday, characterizing her legislative audit as “divisive.”

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8:05PM: MA bill proposes that aspiring police officers receive the equivalent of an associate’s degree before they can be sworn in.

Guest: Colleen Cronin – Boston Herald Reporter 

8:15PM: NASCAR racer and superstar Kyle Busch recently died of sepsis at the age of 41 shocking the world. What exactly is sepsis and what causes it?

Guest: Dr. TJ Faugno (pronounced: pronounced: FOG-no) - Critical Care Intensivist at Tufts Medical Center 

8:30PM: New data/survey shows nearly half of hiring managers will train AI instead of hiring 2026 college grads…what do these findings mean for the Class of 2026 and what can young workers do about it?

Guest: Julia Toothacre - Chief Career Strategist at ResumeTemplates.com - spent more than a decade coaching college students and early-career professionals 

8:45PM: This week’s weather forecast after a long rainy Memorial Day Weekend…

Guest: Jon Feerick – AccuWeather Meteorologist

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Those home-delivered meals are certainly a lifesaver in a pinch, but if you’re someone who relies on them regularly, due to a heavy work schedule or lack of cooking skills, they can quickly become mundane. We talked about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA.

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Those home-delivered meals are certainly a lifesaver in a pinch, but if you’re someone who relies on them regularly, due to a heavy work schedule or lack of cooking skills, they can quickly become mundane. We talked about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA.

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Modern cars are computers on wheels. They’re tracking everything from where you go to how much you weigh. They can tell if you speed, brake too hard, or pick your nose! Unfortunately, with all this new tech comes higher and higher auto prices. Is it still possible to buy a $5,000 car, and if so, where would you even find one? Automotive expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley to discuss an array of auto-related topics.

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Modern cars are computers on wheels. They’re tracking everything from where you go to how much you weigh. They can tell if you speed, brake too hard, or pick your nose! Unfortunately, with all this new tech comes higher and higher auto prices. Is it still possible to buy a $5,000 car, and if so, where would you even find one? Automotive expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley to discuss an array of auto-related topics.

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Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner recently passed away. Whether you liked Ted or not, many people believe he carried a certain "swagger" or charisma about him. He had this magnetic energy that just drew people in. We asked the listeners which other public figures have or had a certain charm or "swagger" about them, and why.

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The Democratic National Committee’s 2024 election "autopsy" was just released. The report looks at what Democrats believe went wrong with losing that election. We broke down the key takeaways from the report and discussed what new strategies or changes the Democrats are looking at or should be looking at for the next election cycle.

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Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined the show to discuss a variety of issues concerning Boston. Some topics of interest included: the shrinking values of commercial properties in Boston that are impacting taxes for residents, the turf war over who will control the streets around South Station for the FIFA World Cup when a high number of residents and visitors will be using the train to get to the games, and more.

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8:05PM: Patriots offseason reset under Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye’s development, training camp battles, and expectations for 2026.

Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 

8:15PM: For Memorial Day weekend, Military Friends Foundation’s “Field of Heroes” tribute will be placed in front of Swampscott Town Hall to honor Massachusetts servicemembers who gave their lives in service to the nation. Massachusetts Bridges Will Shine Gold for Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day.

Guest: Sarah Sweeney - Executive Director of the Military Friends Foundation and Army wife 

8:30PM: Healing Childhood Trauma - Research found that positive childhood experiences can help counteract the negative impact of childhood trauma and can help keep these kids on the right path as they become adults.

Guest: Dr. Bob Sege – Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center & Director of the HOPE National Resource Center located within the Center for Community-Engaged Medicine at Tufts Medicine-Just published new paper/research on childhood trauma & positive childhood experiences counteracting the negative impact of childhood trauma: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health and Economic Outcomes | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics 

8:45PM: Post Card Show happening at the Boston 2026 World Expo this Memorial Day Weekend.

Guest: Kathy Alpert – Founder of The New England Post Card Club

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Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in what the U.S. Department of Justice is describing as a sweeping $90 million fraud investigation tied to Minnesota’s Medicaid and social services programs. The alleged fraud happened across seven publicly funded programs including autism services, housing stabilization, and disability support programs. The DOJ is calling one of the schemes the largest autism services fraud scheme they have ever charged, charging two Minnesota autism therapy providers for submitting $46.6 million in fraudulent claims to Medicaid. We broke down this massive fraud investigation out of Minnesota!

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Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in what the U.S. Department of Justice is describing as a sweeping $90 million fraud investigation tied to Minnesota’s Medicaid and social services programs. The alleged fraud happened across seven publicly funded programs including autism services, housing stabilization, and disability support programs. The DOJ is calling one of the schemes the largest autism services fraud scheme they have ever charged, charging two Minnesota autism therapy providers for submitting $46.6 million in fraudulent claims to Medicaid. We broke down this massive fraud investigation out of Minnesota!

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The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to end the city’s use of ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that has drawn criticism from residents and councilors over privacy concerns and potential data sharing with federal authorities. The city will remove and disable ShotSpotter devices across Cambridge within 90 days. We talked about the pros and cons of this detection system, how valuable it might be to law enforcement, how it's used, and more. How would you feel about having a gunshot detection system such as ShotSpotter used in your community?

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8:05PM: Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney (a regular guest on NightSide) on her newfound “fame” after taking her reporting to social media and going viral for her Boston accent.

Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter 

8:15PM: With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, these are some timely, practical safety tips for parents and grandparents to help keep kids safe all season long.

Guest: Dr. Alexy Arauz Boudreau – Primary Care Physician with Mass General Brigham 

8:30PM: A New Survey by The Harris Poll Highlights the Rising Issue of Misinformation in Science and Health…Survey of over 2,000 US adults reveals a profound “Misinformation Paradox” around science that cuts at the heart of American life…

Guest: Matthias Berninger - Bayer’s Head of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety 

8:45PM: How the U.S. Senate is taking legislative steps to prevent government shutdowns from happening ever again…

Guest: Kurt Couchman - Senior Fiscal Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity

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Dan had a wild experience with the lightning storm on Tuesday. He shared his story and wanted to know if it was bad in your area...He also wants to know where he can get a good lightning rod!

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Benny Sharoni, the Consul General of Israel to New England, joined us on NightSide to discuss the latest in the war with Iran as the U.S. enters its 7th week of ceasefire with Iran. Where does Israel stand in the ongoing conflict with Lebanon? We discussed it all.

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We discussed another case of a Massachusetts incarcerated individual who was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole when they were 17, a juvenile back in 1995, who is now seeking parole since their conviction occurred before the current law that bans life without parole sentences for people under 21. Gerard McCra III, now known as Kuluwn Asar, murdered his family 33 years ago after his parents told him he was not allowed to have his girlfriend sleep over the house...Asar was originally sentenced to 3 counts of first-degree murder, three life sentences without the possibility of parole. As Dan broke down this case, we asked the audience, does this individual deserve to be paroled? Has he shown rehabilitative progress? Does it matter? Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz joined us to discuss!

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8:05PM: The American Academy of Pediatrics finds kids of all ages K-12 need regular recess for physical and mental health. First new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

Guest: Dr. Charles Hannum, MD, General Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center 

8:15PM: Boston 2026 World Expo offers 8 days of free, first-class fun for all ages. Happening May 23-30, 2026 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.- Sponsored by the United States Postal Service, Boston 2026 will play host to all sorts of collectors, former collectors and folks interested in history, geography and art. With over 1,000 fascinating displays and 300+ presentations on all sorts of topics (many of them provided by the Smithsonian Institution).

Guest: Lloyd de Vries - former ABC/CBS/NPR Writer/Producer - President of two of the stamp collecting organizations participating in this show, the Writers Unit and the American First Day Cover Society. Both have meetings and seminars at the show. 

8:30PM: Red Sox inconsistency, clubhouse dynamics, trade deadline outlook, and front-office scrutiny.

Guest: Peter Abraham – Boston Globe sportswriter and columnist 

8:45PM: Women’s football finally gets its Olympic spotlight & Women’s flag football could become an NCAA sport…

Guest: Andra Douglas - former national champion in rugby and quarterback in women’s tackle football, she later became a creative executive at Atlantic Records—and for nearly two decades owned the two-time national champion New York Sharks women’s pro football team, She also wrote a book that just came out: Changing Cadence: Friendship, Football and the Art of Transition

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After about 5 weeks of combat between the U.S. and Iran that started on February 28th when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, killing its supreme leader and targeting military and government infrastructure, we now are coming to the end of a 6th week of ceasefire with Iran. The ceasefire has been going on longer than the actual war, raising the question, what is President Trump’s strategy here? We’ve yet to see a deal or really any military offense against Iran despite the President’s threats that if Iran doesn’t come to a peace deal, the U.S. will come down on Iran with more strikes and bigger bombs.

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A new poll that was released Tuesday by Polity Research Consulting, commissioned by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, asks Massachusetts voters about the most important issues facing the state today. 

And in this hour, it was your turn to share with Dan what you think the most important issue facing Massachusetts is. What would bring you to the polls to vote? 

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A new poll that was released Tuesday by Polity Research Consulting, commissioned by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, asks Massachusetts voters about the most important issues facing the state today. The poll reveals that the top two issues for residents are the cost of living and affordable housing. In addition, when asked if they think Massachusetts is generally headed in the right direction, or heading off on the wrong track, 45% believe the state is heading off the wrong track. That percentage has gone up over the last couple of years from 29% in 2023. What do you think are the most important issues facing MA? Polity Research Consulting CEO Ernie Paicopolos joined us to discuss the poll results.

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8:05PM: New Statewide poll commissioned by Retailers Assoc. of MA asks MA registered voters the most important issues facing MA. Results indicate voters are laser-focused on the “pocketbook” issues they have to face every day such as the “cost of living” & “cost of housing”.

Guest: Jon Hurst - President & CEO of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts 

8:15PM: Turning Corners – Tom McCann’s memoir. It brings alive the places of his past, from his Brooklyn upbringing to his Boston life, and the people he knew along the way, from close friendships with Katharine Hepburn and Bill Russell to memorable encounters with Lauren Bacall and Robert De Niro.

Guest: Tom McCann – writer, filmmaker, producer - 92 years old – just published a memoir filled with fascinating stories from his life. Big player with United Fruit back in the day and went on to start Commonwealth Films in Boston for decades. 

8:30PM: Legendary NBC Reporter Reveals Assassination Threats During His Investigation/Coverage into the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.

Guest: Marvin Kalb - Award-winning former NBC News diplomatic correspondent/reporter 

8:45PM: Tales From the Wildcats: 90-year history of Wilmington High School Football.

Guest: Jamie Pote – longtime sportswriter in Greater Boston – worked for the Eagle Tribune, Lowell Sun, Boston Herald – now the Salem News

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Schlitz beer will be no longer...One of America's oldest beers that "made Milwaukee famous" will no longer be produced after over 175 years of production. Pabst Brewing Co., the beer parent company, said they have seen the “continued increases in our costs to store and ship certain products and have had to make the tough choice to place Schlitz Premium on hiatus." Do you have a favorite beer that if discontinued you'd be devastated? Maybe it's Schlitz...whatever it is, listeners checked in with their beer of choice as we discussed beer culture and iconic beer brands of today and yesteryear.

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In your opinion, what is the best venue to see a show/concert in New England? Or beyond? To kick off the topic, Matt Smith, Managing Director of Club Passim in Cambridge joined Bradley for a segment before we opened it up to the audience on their go to concert venues/where they saw the best live performance.

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Michael Coyne, The Massachusetts School of Law’s President, Dean, and a Professor of Law joined Bradley to discuss the latest legal news, including the latest in the Mangione trial (the alleged CEO United Healthcare Killer). Monday, a judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial, rejecting a defense argument that they were seized illegally before a search warrant was obtained.

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Michael Coyne, The Massachusetts School of Law’s President, Dean, and a Professor of Law joined Bradley to discuss the latest legal news, including the latest in the Mangione trial (the alleged CEO United Healthcare Killer). Monday, a judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial, rejecting a defense argument that they were seized illegally before a search warrant was obtained.

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In this 20th hour, Dan asked listeners how do they know if they're old? For example, you know you're old if you left bottles out for the Milkman. 

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The Pentagon recently released over 100 files on UFOs. Some files date back to the 1940s. The files were made available as they were originally reported with no clarification or government explanation. Some accounts are from farmers, some from commercial pilots and Navy pilots and others from laypeople. What are your thoughts on UFOs? Harvard Professor and Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joined us to discuss UFOs!

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In 2020, the Cambridge Memorial Drive shooter, Tyler Brown, was convicted of firing over 13 rounds from a handgun at police officers and sentenced to five to six years in state prison. Prosecutors at the time originally called for a sentence of 10-12 years. Gov. Maura Healey is criticizing the MA judge, Judge Janet Sanders, at that time a Suffolk Superior Court Judge, for the light sentence she gave Brown saying, “the judge provided a sentence that was way too low. And that’s a serious problem. There’s no way he should have been receiving that sentence. He should have received a much stiffer sentence.” Dan agrees with Gov. Healey. Former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross joined us to discuss.

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8:05-8:30PM: Local resident and NightSide listener spoke to us LIVE from China about her time visiting China simultaneously during President Trump’s state visit.

Guest: Betty Chin – Local Melrose resident & NightSide listener who called into NightSide LIVE Thursday night from China 

8:30PM: Study: Politics is destroying friendships, and it’s getting worse.

Guest: Aaron Perlut - author of the just-released book The Death of Compromise.

8:45PM: The one thing that kills job prospects… Advice for grads entering the job market… “Desperation is NOT hirable”. The best ways to follow up with a potential employer without seeming desperate.

Guest: Dr. Ivan Misner - the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization & New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author

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Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, wrote a book called “China’s War on Faith”, that is a “bold warning about the Chinese Communist Party’s assault on religious freedom and the global consequences of digital authoritarianism”. Brownback is urging the Trump Administration to confront China’s Communist Party about the human rights violations and religious repression going on by their hand. With President Trump’s visit to China this week, there’s no time like the present to discuss why defending religious freedom is critical to preserving democracy and the future of the free world. 

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Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, wrote a book called “China’s War on Faith”, that is a “bold warning about the Chinese Communist Party’s assault on religious freedom and the global consequences of digital authoritarianism”. Brownback is urging the Trump Administration to confront China’s Communist Party about the human rights violations and religious repression going on by their hand. With President Trump’s visit to China this week, there’s no time like the present to discuss why defending religious freedom is critical to preserving democracy and the future of the free world. Sam Brownback spoke with us on this topic.

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The latest in Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s battle to audit the State Legislature is that MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell has given DiZoglio permission to hire an outside attorney to represent her office in her lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Legislature. The lawsuit stems from the Legislature’s lack of cooperation over DiZoglio’s efforts to audit their chambers, a ballot measure that was largely backed by the citizens of Massachusetts. Diana checked in to discuss her small victory in this ongoing legal battle with the State Legislature!

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8:05PM: The Matt Brown Foundation & the impact they have been able to have on those battling paralysis. Highlighting some of their big fundraising events.

Guest: Matt Brown - former Norwood High School hockey player and Founder of the Matt Brown Foundation 

8:15PM: How it’s been a disappointing spring sports season in Boston…

Guest: Dan Watkins – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor 

8:30PM: Trump Admin halts windfarm projects on land. What about offshore wind farms? Are the turbines dangerous or a national security threat as some suggest? Is offshore wind a threat to commercial fishing?

Guest: Bonnie Brady - New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) Policy Director 

8:45PM: 10 Questions Every Consumer Should Ask Before Choosing an Auto Body Shop…

Guest: Brian Bernard, Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA) Board Member and Legislative Representative as well as the owner of Total Care Accident Repair in Raynham, MA

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A new poll published this week by NewsGuard/YouGov, finds that nearly one third of Americans (30%) believe that at least one of the three attempts on President Donald Trump’s life over the last two years was staged. Of the 1,000 Americans surveyed, only 38% believe that all three assassination attempts were authentic. Do you believe any of the assassination attempts were staged? If so, why? There is no evidence that any of the attempted assassinations of Trump were “staged” …

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There is a current Massachusetts bill sponsored by MA Senator Brendan Crighton, S.1061 “An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youths” that aims to gradually raise the juvenile-court age to 21 years old. Massachusetts currently treats anyone 18 or older as an adult in criminal court so if this bill passes, that will change. Do you support raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 21 years of age? 

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There is a current Massachusetts bill sponsored by MA Senator Brendan Crighton, S.1061 “An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youths” that aims to gradually raise the juvenile-court age to 21 years old. Massachusetts currently treats anyone 18 or older as an adult in criminal court so if this bill passes, that will change. Do you support raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 21 years of age? Sen. Crighton joined us to discuss his bill.

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8:05PM: Rare earth minerals power everything from advanced defense systems and AI infrastructure to smartphones. With Pres. Trump visiting China we’ll discuss why rare earth independence is increasingly tied to broader U.S.-China economic competition.

Guest: James Morrone Jr. – energy & policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity 

8:15PM: What is the “Biblical Diet”? It has found a new audience online in the Make America Healthy Again era…

Guest: Paul Fulford - Healthy Living expert with Cynosure Lutronic, a leader in the field of medical treatment systems. 

8:30PM: RFK Jr. launches plan to address ‘overuse’ of psychiatric medications…how will that play out? What patients who use SSRIs need to know. Is “overuse” of SSRIs a real problem as RFK Jr. suggests?

Guest: Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan - Psychiatrist at Tufts Medical Center 

8:45PM: An analysis of NYC’s new budget that closes a two-year $12 billion gap "without slashing the services people depend on, without raising property taxes and without asking working families to pay for a crisis they did not create." Could Boston adopt something similar?

Guest: Seth Barron – NY Post Columnist & Author

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We continued the topic of Mayhem on Memorial Drive. Then, after that discussion wound down, Dan introduced a new topic. 

A new poll published this week by NewsGuard/YouGov, finds that nearly one third of Americans (30%) believe that at least one of the three attempts on President Donald Trump’s life over the last two years was staged. Of the 1,000 Americans surveyed, only 38% believe that all three assassination attempts were authentic. Do you believe any of the assassination attempts were staged? If so, why? There is no evidence that any of the attempted assassinations of Trump were “staged”

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Monday afternoon chaos erupted when a 46-year-old man carrying a rifle started walking down Memorial Drive in Cambridge and randomly opened fire towards people along the Charles River and motorists driving by. The shooter is believed to have shot between 50-60 rounds before being shot by a state trooper and a Marine veteran. Two drivers were shot and critically injured. We discussed the latest on this incredibly dangerous situation that erupted on Memorial Drive, that some witnesses are describing as being like a video game with the gunman “shooting all over the place” and “blood everywhere.”

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Monday afternoon chaos erupted when a 46-year-old man carrying a rifle started walking down Memorial Drive in Cambridge and randomly opened fire towards people along the Charles River and motorists driving by. The shooter is believed to have shot between 50-60 rounds before being shot by a state trooper and a Marine veteran. Two drivers were shot and critically injured. We discussed the latest on this incredibly dangerous situation that erupted on Memorial Drive, that some witnesses are describing as being like a video game with the gunman “shooting all over the place” and “blood everywhere.”

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8:05PM: Therapeutic Medical Clowning for Children & Older Adults Throughout Greater Boston. How local clowns provide a much-needed service!

Guest: Cheryl Lekousi – A clown who performs as Miss Millie (in elder clowning), Tic Toc (in pediatrics), and is the Executive Director of Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe 

8:15PM: A ballot question to eliminate party primaries in Massachusetts is dividing state Democrats.

Guest: Chris Van Buskirk – Boston Globe Political Reporter 

8:30PM: A new MA bill that would grant cities and towns in Massachusetts the option to mount traffic cameras on roads in their community.

Guest: MA Senator William Brownsberger (D-Suffolk & Middlesex) – sponsor of the bill 

8:45PM: Addressing the Memorial Drive shooting - how incidents like this unfold from a law enforcement response standpoint & the role and impact of rapid response in limiting casualties.

Guest: George Price - former police officer, Senior Special Agent with the DEA, and Special Assistant District Attorney with the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office & now a prosecutor

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President Trump suggested suspending the national gas tax to reduce the high gas prices thanks to the war with Iran. Will it work? Do you have any idea on reducing gas prices?

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Are you considering receiving a medical procedure overseas? Over the last decade or so, medical tourism, the process of traveling outside one's country for medical care, has been on the rise. Is it safe? The global medical tourism market was estimated at $48.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $154.79 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 15.58% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. What are the major factors driving medical tourism? Dr. Brett Bolton, a hair restoration surgeon, joined us to give tips, advice, and insight into how medical procedures overseas compare to those in the U.S.

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Political analysis Jon Keller joined us to discuss the GOP gubernatorial primary race here in Massachusetts between candidates Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve. Shortsleeve has been challenging Minogue to a debate for months and thus far, Minogue has brushed Shortsleeve off. While Minogue had a roughly 70% convention endorsement to Shortsleeve’s roughly over 15% endorsement, Shortsleeve is still an opponent worthy of debating. Keller believes, “refusal to debate a legitimate opponent is a sign of weakness.” Keller discussed & Shortsleeve also checked in.

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8:05PM: Ending the “easy A” at Harvard. Harvard University Proposes A 20% Cap On A’s To Fight Grade Inflation…Faculty votes this week.

Guest: Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter 

8:15PM: Why overthinking and anxiety are nervous system issues, not just mindset and what you can do to find relief.

-Has book coming out June 2nd – Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Transcend Pain, Anxiety, Anger, and Repetitive Unwanted Thoughts

Guest: Dr. David Hanscom - Orthopedic spine surgeon 

8:30PM: Boston received a B- for its preterm birth rate (9%) in the latest March of Dimes Report Card – with 1 in 11 babies still born too soon. Preterm birth remains the leading cause of infant death, even here.

-March of Dimes just held their annual March of Dimes walk – how much was raised and the impact the funds raised will have on area moms, babies and local programs.

Guest: Chloe Schwartz - March of Dimes maternal and infant health director for Boston 

8:45PM: Trump administration considering suspending federal gas tax temporarily.

Guest: Steve Cotton – Financial strategist & President of Cotton Wealth Management Associates

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This past Sunday was Mother’s Day so this hour of NightSide, we paid tribute to the moms in our lives, past and present, and how they made an impact in our lives.

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On Friday, the Pentagon began releasing a new batch of files on UFOs that had never been available to the public previously. The release comes as part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to "maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files.” We asked you about your thoughts on UFOs. Have you ever seen one? We also dove into local lore about UFO sightings right here in New England!

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