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    Morning Report: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 7:07 Transcription Available


    Americans are fed up with the government shutdown, Hurricane Melissa touched down in Cuba, and new data ranked the best Halloween cities in the country. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 6:53 Transcription Available


    Attorney General Andrea Campbell sues the Trump administration to get SNAP benefits restored. President Trump in Japan announces a number of agreements. Boston's top cop is accused of lying over comments about the Karen Read case. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 6:41 Transcription Available


    Food aid hangs in the balance for tens of millions Americans, the U.S. carries out three more strikes on suspected drug boats, and a bill regarding literacy heads to the House. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 7:02 Transcription Available


    Hurricane Melissa narrows in on Jamaica, a World Series game was a late one, and reading scores are dismal. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, October 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:49 Transcription Available


    Both the US and China sound optimistic about this week's trade talks. Russia defends the test of a new nuclear powered missile. Food aid could soon stop for more than 1 million Massachusetts SNAP recipients. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Monday, October 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:56 Transcription Available


    OSHA inspectors are on the site of a crane crash in Everett, Former President Joe Biden visits Boston, and Hurricane Melissa barrels towards Jamaica. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Monday, October 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:35 Transcription Available


    Reports of shots fired at Curry College, the World Cup hangs in the balance in Boston, and Salem tourism is breaking records before Halloween. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, October 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 6:41 Transcription Available


    It's day 26 of the Government shutdown, President Trump is in Asia for a 6 day visit, and a former NFL player has died after a battle with kidney disease. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Mid Day Report: Sunday, October 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 5:20 Transcription Available


    The Coast Guard is taking over the investigation into the deadly work-site accident where a crane collapsed in Everett on friday. Hurricane Melissa is now upgraded to a category four hurricane and slowly moving towards the island of Jamaica. President Trump is in Malaysia for his first stop in his nearly week-long tour of southeast Asia. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Morning Report: Sunday, October 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 6:39 Transcription Available


    Police have made two arrests in connection to the Crown Jewel heist at the Louvre. A recent Canadian television commercial about President Trump's tariff policies is leading to a new tariff. Kamala Harris says she is not done when it comes to politics. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, October 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 6:36 Transcription Available


    Actress June Lockheart has died at the age of 100, President Trump calls off talks with Canada this week, and it's drug take-back day. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, October 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 6:04 Transcription Available


    A work-site tragedy in Everett kills two, a firefighter from Ireland is found guilty of raping a woman in Boston last year, there's a tug-of-war going on over possesion of a space shuttle discovery. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Morning Report: Saturday, October 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 6:56 Transcription Available


    Two workers are dead after a crane collapse in Everett yesterday afternoon. President Trump is on his way to Malaysia, the first stop of his three-nation trip to Asia. An escalating war of words in New York City's race for mayor. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Afternoon Report: Friday, October 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 6:42 Transcription Available


    There's been a deadly crane collapse in Everett. Local aid groups are scrambling, with the threat of a halt to SNAP benefits. Treasury workers are asked not to take photos of the White House ballroom project. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, October 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 7:19 Transcription Available


    New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges, the latest consumer price index shows an increase in inflation for September, the US has targeted a 10th alleged drug boat. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Friday, October 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 6:31 Transcription Available


    President Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over tv commercial, today marks day 24 of the government shutdown, Alaska Airlines operations have been restored after an IT issue grounded all of its flights. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, October 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 6:27 Transcription Available


    Two prominent former Celtics are among those arrested in alleged gambling schemes tied to Mafia families. The White House reportedly gives Ukraine the OK to fire long range missiles into Russia. Regulators consider cannabis cafes. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, October 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 6:41 Transcription Available


    NBA's Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups arrested in alleged nationwide illegal sports betting, the MBTA announce weeklong closures for the green line's "D" branch, President Trump announces new sanctions on Russia. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Thursday, October 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 7:14 Transcription Available


    Today marks day 23 in the government shutdown, the US launches a second attack against suspected drug vessels in the pacific ocean, for the first time scientists say mosquitoes have been found in Iceland. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 7:06 Transcription Available


    The US strikes another boat it says was smuggling drugs, killing two people aboard. Vice President JD Vance tries to convince Israelis that the US is not dictating terms to its ally. A local group gets more space to save whales. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 6:36 Transcription Available


    Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley holds Senate floor for 16 hours and counting, Tania Fernandes Anderson serves sentence in Connecticut prison, and Girl Scouts in Roxbury celebrates STEM week. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 6:40 Transcription Available


    Government shutdown heads into week four, the Powerball jackpot grows after no winner on Friday's drawing, and Boston workers prefer working from home. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 6:09 Transcription Available


    President Trump hosts a luncheon with republican senators during government shutdown, the suspect who stabbed a former Fall River mayor has been arrested, Salem has a new un-official mascot with "Lucipurr" the black cat. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 6:58 Transcription Available


    Attorney General Andrea Campbell announces her re-election campaign, a former mayor of Fall River is stabbed, and there's pushback on generational tobacco bans. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 7:24 Transcription Available


    Former President Biden completes a round of radiation treatment, the Blue Jays keep the dream alive, and a group of roosters are on the loose in Norwood. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, October 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 6:46 Transcription Available


    New ripples from the Karen Read case. New details are being released in the deadliest blaze Massachusetts has seen in more than four decades. Some users are still having trouble logging on to many popular websites today. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Mid Day Report: Monday, October 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 6:50 Transcription Available


    Fire officials release a report on a deadly fire in Fall River, apps flicker back to life after a web outage, and does the early bird really get the worm? Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Monday, October 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 7:01 Transcription Available


    Amazon Web Services has a major outage, there's a special train for leaf peeping, and the presssure is on for state education officials. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, October 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 6:42 Transcription Available


    A driver from Saugus is dead after an early crash in New Hampshire Sunday morning, the Louvre Museum in Paris is closed after a robbery, and the Patriots pick up their fourth win of the season. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Midday Report: Sunday, October 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 5:01 Transcription Available


    Today the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza is showing signs of strain. The economic impact is being felt by federal workers and civilians as we enter the third week of the government shutdown. A Vermont senator resigns after offensive details of a "young republican" groupchat were leaked last week. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Morning Report: Sunday, October 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 6:32 Transcription Available


    No trouble and no arrests at the massive "No Kings" rally in Boston yesterday. SWAT standoffs at two scenes on Cape Cod yesterday, ending with the arrests of two men. San Francisco has a new private school taught completely by artificial intelligence. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, October 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 6:11 Transcription Available


    Dozens on "No kings" Protests are taking place this afternoon here in massachusetts, The Goverment shutdown is now in its 18th day, The on-going goverment shutdown could impact a vital project here in massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Midday Report: Saturday, October 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 6:06 Transcription Available


    Its Day two of the Charles Regatta, President Trump is urging Ukraine and Russia to stop the killing and make a deal, Boeing gets the green light to ramp up production of its 7-37 max jets.Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Saturday, October 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 6:47 Transcription Available


    Tens of thousands of people are expected to be at the Boston Common today for another round of no kings protests against the Trump Administration. The government shutdown continues into another weekend, the federal court system is next to face some shutdown fallout. Boeing gets the green light to ramp up production of its 737 MAX jets. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Afternoon Report: Friday, October 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 6:21 Transcription Available


    President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about the war in Russia, the first snow fall of the season hits Mount Washington, athletes from around the world gather for the Head of The Charles Regatta. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, October 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 6:20 Transcription Available


    No Kings Protest planned in Boston Common on Saturday, more details emerged on John Bolton's federal indictment, and music takes over Boston this weekend. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Friday, October 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 6:24 Transcription Available


    Senate facing another road block as the government shutdown enters day 17, spotted lantern flies are back, and a Swansea school worker is dead after an alleged attack by a student. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, October 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 7:03 Transcription Available


    Police announce the results of their operation against "street takeovers." A stalemate continues between Democrats and Republicans on the 16th day of the government shutdown. President Trump opens up a line of communication and a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, October 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 5:33 Transcription Available


    MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng appointed as Interim Transportation Secretary, a judge temporarily blocked move to fire government workers amid shutdown, and politician Dan Koh to run for Seth Moulton's Senate seat. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Morning Report: Thursday, October 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 6:21 Transcription Available


    Iconic Citgo sign gets relocated, Celtics' pre-season victory at TD Garden, and inspections scheduled for the bridge connecting Lynn and Saugus after sudden shut down. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 7:37 Transcription Available


    SNAP benefits could soon be impacted by the federal government shutdown.  Senator Ed Markey responds to Congressman Seth Moulton's primary challenge announcement.  Some popular instant rice is recalled.Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 6:57 Transcription Available


    Congressman Seth Moulton launched campaign for Senate, Fenway Health ends gender affirming care, and Ryan Reynolds stopped in Boston to talk about new film. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

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