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    Morning Report: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 5:55 Transcription Available


    Jury selection resumes this morning, The Red Sox continue their winning streak, US Forces wrap up a 10th straight night of airstrikes in Iran. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 6:43 Transcription Available


    A pause on the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Brothers. Oil and gas prices are on the rise. Dog complaints are growing in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Monday, July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 6:47 Transcription Available


    More on the cyclospora outbreak. Additional airstrikes between the U.S and Iran. A Boston city council calls out dog owners for not following leash laws. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Monday, July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 6:33 Transcription Available


    Jury selection begins this morning in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, Another week of no Jackpot winner for Megabucks, Gas prices are averaging 4-dollars a gallon again. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, July 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 6:31 Transcription Available


    A body found at a Mattapan home, owned by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's husband. A three-day Festival in Roxbury celebrates one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. The U.S. launches new air strikes overnight in response to the killing of two American Troops at a base in Jordan. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Sunday, July 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 3:30 Transcription Available


    A body found at a home in Mattapan. President Trump is threatening to punish Canada due to their wildfires. And, starbucks rats. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Sunday, July 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 6:19 Transcription Available


    Police are asking for the publics help after vandalism on the Cape. A swim in the Charles River? Wildfire smoke disrupts flights at Logan Airport. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, July 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 6:16 Transcription Available


    U.S. Central Command says two American service members have been killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan. The Ex-Wife of the Ice Agent who shot and killed a man in Maine last week says he has a history of violence and mental health issues and never should have been given a gun and badge. The Starbucks at South Station is now closed after a shocking discovery. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Saturday, July 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 5:59 Transcription Available


    Another arrest in last month's armed robbery at a children's Lemonade Stand in Southie. Boston Police still investigating a deadly shooting in Allston last night. After a TikTok video of rats running rampant goes viral, a Starbucks has temporarily closed. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, July 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 6:44 Transcription Available


    A fatal shooting in Allston. Dangerous air quality from the Canada wildfires. You can swim in the Charles river this weekend. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 6:16 Transcription Available


    No bail for a Worcester man charged with killing a woman last year. Calls for answers when it comes to ICE. Not the best building material for a house but for a contest at Revere Beach, it works just fine. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Friday, July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 6:26 Transcription Available


    During his prime-time address to the nation last night, which you heard here on WBZ radio, President Trump said he declassified documents that show America's voting system was at risk in 20-20 when he lost to former President Joe Biden. It appears Secretary of State "Bill Galvin" has a new challenger for his post. It looks like on the South Shore, a battle between who gets a new Costco location is headed to the courtroom. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Friday, July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 6:25 Transcription Available


    Governor Healey backs cheaper ticket prices around the state, the CDC is still following the Cyclospora outbreak here in Massachusetts, and Senate Democrats a new economic development bill. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:14 Transcription Available


    Bringing a little more haze back into the picture. Investigators in Plymouth are trying to determine why a small plane crashed in Myles Standish state forest this morning killing the pilot. A new UNH poll finds over a quarter of people would leave Massachusetts in the future...as they grapple with high costs of living. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Thursday, July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:33 Transcription Available


    From the Midwest to the Northeast, the sky is hazy, thanks to wildfire smoke from Canada. A pilot suffered serious injuries after a small plane crash in Plymouth. An investigation is underway into the death of a whale found along the Winthrop shore. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Thursday, July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 5:59 Transcription Available


    President Trump gets set to address the nation, The Feds will be casting a close eye on Mass election day, A surprise discovery in the waters off Winthrop. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 5:04 Transcription Available


    The Essex County District Attorney's office has finished its investigation into a wrong-way crash that killed a State Trooper. President Trump reacts to recent ICE shootings. Youth soccer is riding a wave of interests this summer. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 6:41 Transcription Available


    The state has issued an air quality alert until noon tomorrow for the entire state. Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche facing a confirmation hearing today. The Tartan army is making a return to Boston! Stay "in the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 6:43 Transcription Available


    World Cup semifinal gets underway this afternoon with England against Argentina, a cone steals the show at Logan Airport, and protests rally to reign in immigration agents at Boston Public Library. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 6:39 Transcription Available


    Governor Healey's speaking out as we learn more information about yesterday's deadly shooting immigration enforcement in Maine. In Texas, the District Attorney in Houston is formally launching an investigation into a similar incident there. It's going to be roasting hot for the next couple days. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 6:19 Transcription Available


    More protests and vigils are planned after yesterday's deadly shooting by ICE agents in Biddeford. Meanwhile, in Texas, the Houston DA is formally launching a probe after ICE shot and killed an undocumented immigrant there last week. Data centers in Mass have become the talk of the town. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 6:38 Transcription Available


    Sail Boston continues to wow crowds in Boston harbor, The World Cup resumes today with semifinal action, Hundreds march in protest and anger after a deadly shooting by Immigration Agents in Biddeford, ME. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:18 Transcription Available


    Brigham nurses are back after a five day lock out. Gas prices continue to rise. If you are looking for the best hotel in the U.S, look no further. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Monday, July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 7:01 Transcription Available


    An apparent deadly shooting in Maine involving ICE. President Trump says the U.S is reinstating it's blockade of Iranian ports. Another heatwave on the way. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Monday, July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 4:17 Transcription Available


    From the picket line to the front-line thousands of nurses are going back to work, Hollywood hurts with the loss of a legend, the tall ships are about to hit the streets. Stay in “The Loop” with WBZ Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, July 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 6:39 Transcription Available


    It's a celebration of the sea around Boston this weekend with the Tall Ship on full display. An investigation is underway after 3 people were stabbed in New Bedford last night. A non-profit in Worcester is closing its doors after years of delivering hope and happiness to Haiti, but that doesn't mean their mission to honor a young woman killed in Haiti over a decade ago is ending. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Sunday, July 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 4:48 Transcription Available


    Senator Lindsey Graham has died. The U.S strikes Iran. A federal judge is tossing convictions of four people involved in the January 6 riots. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Sunday, July 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 6:46 Transcription Available


    Thousands of nurses are headed back to work. One person seriously injured from rollover crash in Methuen. Sail Boston brings some unexpected visitors to the Fenway area. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, July 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 5:58 Transcription Available


    A Bipartisan house bill is now official law despite not getting the President's signature. Mass General Brigham sends a cease and disist letter to Brigham and Women's Nurses on the picket line after getting noise complaints from the patients and nearby neighbors. Porches in Cambridge are coming live today. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Saturday, July 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 6:45 Transcription Available


    It's here, and it's quite the site to see! The "Parade of Sail" is happening right now in Boston. A crash on Route 6 Near the Dartmouth-Westport border last night killed two people. We're coming up on the one-year mark since the deadly fire at the Gabriel House. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, July 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 6:50 Transcription Available


    Boston is hosting dozens of ships from around the world. Nurses being sent a cease and desist letter from Brigham and women's hospital. Noah Kahan at Fenway park. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, July 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:21 Transcription Available


    Graham Platner says he'll officially withdraw his senate bid on Monday, people who vote by mail will be getting an official 2026 vote by mail application soon, and Caribbean festival Jerkfest has kicked off in Allston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Friday, July 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:15 Transcription Available


    President Trump says he won't sign the housing affordability bill, a passenger is allegedly assaulted by their rideshare driver at Logan Airport and a mosquito sample in Jamaica Plain test postive for West Nile Virus. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Friday, July 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 4:47 Transcription Available


    Tall ships are starting to dock in Boston harbor, Red Sox winner of 6 om a row, west Nile virus detected in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 6:16 Transcription Available


    Brigham and woman nurses are now locked out of their jobs. A change in gas prices. A sprucing up on the North shore. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Thursday, July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 6:38 Transcription Available


    Brigham nurses are no longer on strike, but they can't get back to work either. Two communities south of Boston are joining together for emergency calls. Jet fuel costs for airlines are up. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Thursday, July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 4:44 Transcription Available


    The heat is on again, quarterfinal World Cup action today in Foxboro, waiting to see what will happen this morning with the nurses strike. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 6:02 Transcription Available


    From walking the hospital halls to walking the picket lines. President Trump is not happy with Iran as the the US prepares for another night of strikes. The US is out of the World Cup, but European politicians want FIFA to investigate after the red card controversy involving the Americans. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 6:40 Transcription Available


    Mass General Brigham nurses are hitting the picket line today as they demand better wages and benefits. President Trump says the cease fire with Iran is over. Brockton's Mayor could soon be facing facing criminal charges over an incident involving a young person at a parade. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 5:46 Transcription Available


    Some 4,000 nurses from Brigham and Women's Hospital Will be walking off the job this morning, a proposed law is taking aim at social media’s most addictive features, the Charles River is about to look a lot different in one local town. Stay in “The Loop” with WBZ Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 6:58 Transcription Available


    President Trump is in Turkey for a NATO summit. The license of a man accused of driving drunk and the wrong way on I-95 has been suspended. Business students in Lowell are using class time to help local businesses. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 6:03 Transcription Available


    Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Planter is losing support from democrats after a woman came forward to accuse him of rape. It's the end of the line for team USA in the World Cup. Nearly forty-five hundred nurses and clinicians are about to walk off the job tomorrow around the Boston area. Stay in "the loop" with WBZ newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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