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    Morning Report: Monday, April 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 6:52 Transcription Available


    Runners lace up for the 130th Boston Marathon, U.S - Iran ceasefire deal sets to expire, and the latest numbers at the box office. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, April 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 6:47 Transcription Available


    The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appears to be holding, Boston Marathon runners take off down The Esplanade and Back Bay, and "Witch City" is partying all day today. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Sunday, April 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 5:19 Transcription Available


    President Trump says U.S. negotiators will be in Pakistan tomorrow for another round of peace talks with Iran. Pope Leo is trying to set the record straight after a back and forth with the White House. We're closing in on Marathon Monday. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZNewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Sunday, April 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 6:58 Transcription Available


    An investigation is underway in Lexington after Police shot and killed a man with a knife yesterday afternoon. Rhode Island is reporting its first case of Measles in over a year. It's one of the best times of the year in Boston as we get ready for the Boston Marathon and two teams going on Playoff runs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, April 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 6:54 Transcription Available


    The Trump Administration will continue to ease some sanctions on Russian oil, Boston Police issue an advisory to college students ahead of Marathon Monday, and a Providence middle school teacher is acquitted of sexual assault charges. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, April 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 6:19 Transcription Available


    Israel launches strikes on Lebanon after claims that Lebanese militants violated their cease fire, another staff member at Tewksbury State Hospital has been assaulted, and some service changes are coming for the MBTA. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, April 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 7:05 Transcription Available


    Just as quickly as it opened, the Strait of Hormuz is now closed again. A woman is now facing multiple charges after a crash that killed a child in Webster last week. As restaurants in Patriot Place get ready for the influx of fans for the World Cup this summer, they're taking extra steps to make sure their staff get theirs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, April 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 6:40 Transcription Available


    The Strait of Hormuz is open as President Trump signals a deal with Iran is close. Public safety authorities say they're ready for Monday's Boston Marathon. There are warnings about a proposed collaboration between Mass General Brigham and CVS. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, April 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 7:30 Transcription Available


    The Strait of Hormuz is officially back open, Trader Joe's agrees to pay 7.4 million dollars in a class action lawsuit, and a legendary conductor from the Boston Pops receives an award from a historic church. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Friday, April 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 6:57 Transcription Available


    Key witnesses sue Karen Read for defamation, Boston Marathon weekend kicks off at city hall, and a Barbie pop-up cafe comes to downtown Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, April 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 7:04 Transcription Available


    Four witnesses at Karen Read's trials sue her and Aidan Kearney. Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire. Growing concerns about jet fuel if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, April 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 6:24 Transcription Available


    Mayor Michelle Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as Boston Fire Commissioner, a former Virginia governor and his wife were found dead, and two local high school football teams join forces. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Thursday, April 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 7:02 Transcription Available


    Lynnfield School Committee cracks down on bullying, a federal jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of monopoly, and trash fees increase in Lowell. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:23 Transcription Available


    Boston remembers the Marathon attacks, 13 years later. President Trump signals US policy in Iran has been working. Students in Jamaica Plain hang out with local sports legends. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:31 Transcription Available


    Boston city leaders honor Boston Marathon victims on One Boston Day, BMC in Brighton evacuated after electrical fire, and a Salem, N.H. teacher is accused of inappropriate behavior with students. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 7:09 Transcription Available


    The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini resigns, State lottery sales are down, and new accusations against former Congressman Eric Swalwell. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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


    President Trump says a second round of talks with Iran could come within days. The IMF warns of a global recession caused by the war. Hampshire College will soon shut down for good. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 6:49 Transcription Available


    Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns, more housing could be coming in North Plymouth, and Harvard fights back against President Trump's claim of anti-semitism on campus. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 7:09 Transcription Available


    A Chemlsford firefighter remains hospitalized after a 4-story fall, World Cup officials ban tailgating outside Boston Stadium, and deadline to submit your taxes is just around the corner. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 6:48 Transcription Available


    President Trump says Iran wants to make a peace deal. Energy prices could remain high for some time. Some Massachusetts family centers are losing much of their funding. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Monday, April 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 6:56 Transcription Available


    Fuel prices across Asia and Europe jump due to US war with Iran, Pope Leo pushes back against President Trump, and the Trump administration fires several immigration judges across the country. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Monday, April 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 7:00 Transcription Available


    The US military begins a naval blockade of Iran's ports, lawmakers return to Capitol Hill today, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie tops the box office for a second weekend. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, April 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 6:26 Transcription Available


    President Trump says the U.S. Navy will immediately start a blockade on The Strait of Hormuz, a former Mass State Police investigator in the Karen Read trial has retired, and it was a big night for the Boston Fleet as they sell out TD Garden. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZNewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Sunday, April 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 5:24 Transcription Available


    After a marathon round 21 hours of negotiations, the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal. High prices at the pump continue to impact drivers across the U.S. And for the right price, you could own a piece of Lowell history. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZNewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Sunday, April 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 7:03 Transcription Available


    21 hours of talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan concluded with no agreement to end the conflict between the two countries. Pressure is mounting on a Democratic Congressman to drop out of the California Governor's Race. A lot of folks were "pulling together" on the Common yesterday to help make this summer more fun for the kids in the city. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 5:36 Transcription Available


    Iran says Lebanon is included in the ceasefire but the U.S. and Israel say that's not so, many MA cities and towns are still struggling to pay clean-up costs from this past winter's big blizzard, and MA's highest court is allowing a lawsuit against Meta to proceed. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 6:24 Transcription Available


    A postal worker is hospitalized with serious injuries after rollover crash, a fiery explosion consumes a home in Bridgewater, and the Boston Fleet are winding down their terrific regular season. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, April 11, 2026

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


    The "Artemis Two" Crew has safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan and will meet with Iranian Delegation in Islamabad for talks to negotiate a Ceasefire this weekend in the war with Iran. Warm weather has people flocking to their favorite garden center. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, April 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 6:42 Transcription Available


    The Artemis II crew is hours away from splashdown in the Pacific. President Trump is upset Iran is not fully opening the Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks. A daytime shooting near a school in South Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, April 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 7:19 Transcription Available


    A new cannabis reform bill passes Massachusetts legislature, new data shows inflation at it's highest level in four years, and Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan ahead of peace talks with Iran. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Friday, April 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 7:17 Transcription Available


    National gas prices fall slightly, the countdown to the Boston Marathon, and Artemis ll set to return to Earth. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, April 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 7:20 Transcription Available


    State House lawmakers pass bill to ban social media for young teens, Boston warms up for the weekend, and former Suffolk County District Attorney's comeback announcement. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Thursday, April 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 7:10 Transcription Available


    Mass. House passed a social media ban for minors, a Swansea couple faces weapon and child endangerment charges, and lawmakers consider a statewide plastic bag ban. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 7:05 Transcription Available


    There are conflicting reports about whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale is identified as the man who was injured in a fall at the state fire academy. Mayor Wu rolls out her budget plan. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 6:43 Transcription Available


    The war in the Middle East is on pause, increased police presence at some local schools, and new photos of the Milky Way from Artemis ll. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 7:12 Transcription Available


    U.S and Iran agreed to a 2 week ceasefire, Karen Read's civil case heads back to court, and a Cape Air plane window opened mid-flight. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 6:47 Transcription Available


    President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz races closer. Oil prices soar with the president's latest threats. Good insecurity in Massachusetts reportedly hit a new record high in 2025. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 7:06 Transcription Available


    President Trump amps up pressure against Iran, new DNA evidence released in the Sandra Birchmore case, and park officials remind dog owners to keep pets on leashes. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 6:49 Transcription Available


    Winter-like temperatures return to Boston, the Red Sox on a losing streak, and train tickets to Foxoboro goes up during the World Cup. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, April 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


    The Artemis II crew begins their flight around the moon. President Trump warns Iran the entire country could be taken out in a night. The MBTA announces details of commuter rail service for the World Cup. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Monday, April 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:48 Transcription Available


    New Hampshire's Attorney General's office investigates a shooting in Northfield, missing second airman rescued in Iran, and the Quincy School Committee to vote to make Lunar New Year a school holiday. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Monday, April 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:51 Transcription Available


    Savannah Guthrie returns to television, some major airlines cut flights to the Middle East, and the deadline to file your taxes is just around the corner. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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