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    Morning Report: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 7:02 Transcription Available


    The Celtics season is over and in a must win they were crushed by the Knicks last night at Madison Square Garden 119-81. Police body cam footage released to the public yesterday of an operation conducted by "ICE" on May 8th in Worcester. Another specific business market affected bt Tariffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 6:39 Transcription Available


    Forensic scientists were on the stand today at the Karen Read murder trial. The state's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month. Celtics fans hope the team pulls through in Game 6. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 6:34 Transcription Available


    MSP forensic scientist takes the stand identifies evidence from 34 Fairview, federal judge in Maryland to hear arguments over mistakenly deporting Abrego Garcia, and the Celtic keep banner 19 dream alive. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Friday, May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:16 Transcription Available


    The sDepartment of Public Health gets ready for beach season, TikTok rolls out new feature for younger users, and the Celtics takes on the Knicks in game 6 of the NBA playoffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:53 Transcription Available


    A medical examiner is cross-examined by the defense at Karen Read's murder trial. The Supreme Court hears arguments over how courts have handled President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. Honors for some local educators. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 6:37 Transcription Available


    The nation's highest court takes up President Trump's birthright citizenship case, pro-Palestinian protestors gathered outside Israeli consulate in Boston, and autopsy doctor testifies in the Karen Read trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:04 Transcription Available


    The Boston Celtics advance to game 6 in the NBA playoffs, day 16 testimony in the Karen Read murder trial continues, and Uber expanding with more seats. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:34 Transcription Available


    Jurors at Karen Read's murder retrial hear from a number of witnesses, including a State Police forensic investigator. A Georgetown University scholar is freed from immigration detention. A doctor says Jayson Tatum has a long road ahead. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:30 Transcription Available


    The Karen Read case is back in court after a day off, fireworks are going off early, and cryptocurrency at the White House. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 7:39 Transcription Available


    College move-out season descends upon Boston, Bill Belichick fields questions about his partner, and a surprise delay in the Karen Read case. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 6:34 Transcription Available


    Karen Read reportedly gets sick, forcing postponement of her murder trial. The Trump administration cuts about $450 million more in federal grants to Harvard University. A child is injured by a falling tree branch at Franklin Park Zoo. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 6:48 Transcription Available


    Court session for the Karen Read murder re-trial cancelled Tuesday, Worcester City Hall closed amid planned protest, and school officials crack down on dangerous social media challenge. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 7:18 Transcription Available


    Boston City Council tries to remove Tania Fernandes-Anderson from her post, new witness to take the stand in the Karen Ready re-trial, and Waymo test drives in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Monday,, May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:52 Transcription Available


    A third day of cross-examination at the Karen Read trial for State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is freed by Hamas. President Trump moves to slash drug prices. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Monday, May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:46 Transcription Available


    Testimony resumes in the Karen Read murder re-trial, the last surviving American-Israeli hostage to be released, and the Boston Celtics wins game 3 in second round of NBA playoffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Monday, May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:47 Transcription Available


    The U.S. and China agree on a 90-day tariff pause, President Donald Trump to sign new executive order lowering prescription drug costs, and travel outlook ahead of Memorial Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 6:36 Transcription Available


    Thousands come out for an annual Mother's Day event in Dorchester, Hamas says it plans to release a dual US Israeli citizen, and tomorrow kicks off week 4 of testimony in the Karen Read murder trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Sunday, May 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 4:28 Transcription Available


    Tufts Grad student Rumesya Ozturk back to Massachusetts welcomed home by well wishers and local leaders. The death of a man in Lynnfield is being deemed a Homicide. Zoo New England celebrating mother's and not just humans. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Sunday, May 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 6:56 Transcription Available


    Rumeysa Ozturk welcome back to Massachusetts six weeks after "ICE" took her to a Detention Center in Louisiana. A Homicide investigation continues in Lynnfield. Summers' coming quick and Boston kids are getting a little help to finding the right job. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 6:03 Transcription Available


    Worchester residents are outraged after ICE detained a woman on Eureka street Thursday, a legal victory for Tufts grad student Rumeysa Ozturk, and the 14th annual Porch-Fest in Somerville is getting underway this afternoon. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 6:20 Transcription Available


    A call for calm in Worcester two days after "ICE" detains two people on Eureka Street. Tufts PhD candidate Rumeysa Ozturk freed after more than six weeks in an "ICE" Detention Center. A big win for accesibility in Wellseley as local lawmakers elebrate Wellesley Square's first accesible MBTA Commuter rail Station. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Saturday, May 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 6:47 Transcription Available


    A Federal Judge in Vermont approves the release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk. Two people were arrested in Worcester on Thursday for allegedly interfering with an "ICE" operation. Federal funding cuts continue impacting local organizations. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 7:11 Transcription Available


    A federal judge orders Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk released from ICE detention immediately. The Pentagon orders military leaders to pull and review all of their library books that address DEI.  A golf course in the town of Harvard is shaking up the golf world. 

    Mid Day Report: Friday, May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:55 Transcription Available


    Cross-examinations continue for State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik, a federal judge grants bail for detained Tuft graduate student, and last minute plans for Mother's Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Morning Report: Friday, May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:53 Transcription Available


    Jurors return to Dedham court in the Karen Read trial, Pope Leo XIV hosted first private mass, and last minute plans for mother's day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:23 Transcription Available


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

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:36 Transcription Available


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

    Morning Report: Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:38 Transcription Available


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

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:08 Transcription Available


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

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 6:58 Transcription Available


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

    Morning Report: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:02 Transcription Available


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

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 7:26 Transcription Available


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

    Mid Day Report: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:42 Transcription Available


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

    Morning Report: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:59 Transcription Available


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

    Afternoon Report: Monday, May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 7:19 Transcription Available


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

    Mid Day Report: Monday, May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 6:44 Transcription Available


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

    Morning Report: Monday, May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 7:01 Transcription Available


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

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 6:58 Transcription Available


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

    Mid Day Report: Sunday, May 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 4:37 Transcription Available


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

    Morning Report: Sunday, May 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 7:01 Transcription Available


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

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 6:43 Transcription Available


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

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 6:01 Transcription Available


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

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