Podcasts about Nightside

We’ll discuss the shocking story out of Danvers, MA of a local teen, a senior at Bishop Fenwick High School, who randomly broke into a 68-year-old Danvers woman’s home in the middle of the night while she was sleeping in her bed and stabbed her to death. Essex County DA Paul Tucker said there is no connection between the teen and the deceased woman and that the teen confessed to the murder saying he, “wanted to kill someone for a long time.” DA Paul Tucker will join us this evening on NightSide to discuss this horrific story out of Danvers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: What you need to know about the 2026 South Boston St. Patrick’s Day / 250th Evacuation Day Parade happening this Sunday March 15th! Guest: Brian Yanovitch - Director of Parade Logistics for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston 8:15PM: Shipwreck investing with metals prices soaring! Discussing the recovery of gold, silver, and industrial metals from historic shipwrecks. Guest: Stefan von Imhof - CEO and co-founder of Alts.co (fellow Bostonian!) 8:30PM: Jaylen Brown opens up on NBA officiating, flopping, and his ejection: ‘I think the NBA agreed’ it was a bad call. Guest: Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 8:45PM: New England Postcard Club to Host 3rd Annual Postcard Show on Saturday March 14th at the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History. Guest: Kathy Alpert - the founder and organizer of the New England Postcard ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: The U.S. News 2026 Best Cars for Families Awards is out! Find out what car might fit the bill for you and your family! Guest: Zach Doell, U.S. News’ Vehicle Testing Editor 8:15PM: The Salt Water Initiative’s 4th annual fundraising event on March 21, 2026 at Irish Brewing Boston in Norwood. Help SWI raise money to send more families living with a child with Autism on a Cape Cod Vacation! Guest: Lynne Abbott, Founder of the Salt Water Initiative 8:30PM: When you think of purchasing food, and you see it labeled “natural”, you’re probably more likely to buy it, but buyer beware! Not all foods labeled “natural” are more nutritious than their counterparts. And products listed as “healthy” may contain non-sugar sweeteners and are significantly more likely to meet the FDA’s proposed “healthy” criteria. Guest: Nathalie Lavoie, Associate Professor of Resource Economics at UMass Amherst 8:45PM: Amidst TSA staffing shortages, air traffic controller shortages, and even crew/pilot shortages, that are causing major flight cancellations, delays, and schedule reductions, comes the current shortage of aircraft mechanics! Without those, ALL flights will be grounded! At Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, employers are already lining up....and students say the shortage of workers is the biggest selling point for them. Guest: Jeff Wright, Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Chair and Professor at Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. All three Republican candidates running: Brian Shortsleeve, Mike Kennealy and Michael Minogue were invited to join the conversation. Shortsleeve and Kennealy committed to the discussion; Minogue did not. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners. Listen in as Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy discuss the issues important to Massachusetts' voters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. All three Republican candidates running: Brian Shortsleeve, Mike Kennealy and Michael Minogue were invited to join the conversation. Shortsleeve and Kennealy committed to the discussion; Minogue did not. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners. Listen in as Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy discuss the issues important to Massachusetts' voters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speaking with two MA Republican gubernatorial candidates, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, we recapped each candidates’ stance on key issues in Massachusetts and continued to take your calls. NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speaking with two MA Republican gubernatorial candidates, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, we recapped each candidates’ stance on key issues in Massachusetts and continued to take your calls. NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: From Upheaval to Action: What Works In Changing Higher Ed. Do the nation’s colleges have a future? Guest: Arthur Levine - President of Brandeis University and coauthor of the new book, From Upheaval to Action: What Works in Changing Higher Ed 8:15PM: Why is the Declaration of Independence so crucial to America? What battle is raging right now over the Declaration on both the left and right? Guest: Dr. John G. West – political scientist - Senior Fellow, Managing Director & Vice President of the Discovery Institute (a non-profit, non-partisan organization focused on research, education, action, and cultural renewal)-Wrote the book: ENDOWED BY OUR CREATOR: The Bible, Science, and the Battle for America's Soul 8:30PM: How families can escape the diet culture trap! Why diet culture is bad for kids and why diets don’t work…How to build healthy habits in a balanced way that prioritize kids’ physical and mental health. Guest: Dr. Joey Skelton – Pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist – author of the book: Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World book out on March 17th 8:45PM: Blood donors needed in March as national blood supply recovers. Guest: Kelly Isenor - Director of Communications for Red Cross MassachusettsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our continuing news coverage, we’ll talk about what’s behind the new Tik Tok sardine trend that has Gen Z loading up on sardines!8:05PM: The MA proposed ballot question that would do away with partisan primaries and have the two most popular candidates compete in the general election, regardless of party…Two veteran Democrats sue to block the ballot question.Guest: Chris Lisinski - Senior Reporter for the Commonwealth Beacon (formerly with the State House News Service)8:15PM: Freedom Trail Foundation Revolutionary Women Tours Return!Guest: Kara Zeiberg – tour guide & actor who portrays Thankful Rice on the Trail8:30PM: Sardine Fasts: What's behind this Gen Z TikTok trend?Guest: Paul Fulford - healthy living expert with Cynosure Lutronic8:45PM: “HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird”-Tells the story of his unlikely rise in rural Indiana in the 1970s, the time period when Bird nearly slips away from the game, the miracle of his underdog Indiana State team, how that team could never exist today.Guest: Keith O’Brien – New York Times best-selling author & writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran. Higher gas prices. Protesters. It all ties together and here at Nightside, we cover it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 20th hour of Nightside, we asked listeners to tell us about their 1st concert experience! Who did you see? What was most memorable about the concert and why? Dan also asked who was the best concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we “Spring Forward” and change our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. We will speak with a sleep medicine physician about the very real health impacts of this shift, and why it’s about much more than just feeling groggy on Monday morning!8:05PM: This Sunday we “Spring Forward”! What are the very real health impacts of this shift, and why it’s about much more than just feeling groggy on Monday morning?Guest: Dr. Kevin Gipson – sleep medicine physician at Mass General Brigham8:15PM: Massachusetts School of Law 18th Annual Animal Rights Day April 4th Benefitting the Shadow Fund – Free & Open to the Public.Guest: Diane Sullivan – Shadow Fund New England8:30PM: America's Great Parking Scam: You've Been Robbed! How a mundane civic function became a constitutional "gray zone," why regulators refused to touch it, and what happens when technology becomes de facto law enforcement without accountability.Guest: Kerry Lutz – former attorney, media host & author of the book: America’s Great Parking Scam: You’ve Been Robbed!8:45PM: The Invisible Everywhere: Scientist Explains Why Modern Physics Points to God in New Documentary.Guest: Dr. Michael Guillen – scientist, former Harvard physics instructor and Emmy Award-winning ABC News Science EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein, NightSide’s official “Car Guys” are back and they’re ready to take all your car related questions as we “march” closer towards Spring! If you have an auto repair question and are looking for some expert advice, Larry and Scott are your guys! Check out this podcast to hear what they said!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off our continuing news by discussing the upcoming commissioning of the submarine, the USS Massachusetts and why it’s important.8:05PM: The unsolved murder of Kendric Price.Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Cases Files Reporter8:15PM: The 4th National Baseball Poetry Festival - May 7-May 10, 2026 | Polar Park, Worcester, MA. The free national poetry contests are still open right now for kids (grades 4–12) – deadline is Friday, April 17 and adults (18+) – deadline is Friday, March 27.Guest: Steve Biondolillo - founder of the National Baseball Poetry Festival 8:30PM: The MSPCA-Angell seeks adopters for dozens of rats following huge surrender.Guest: Jamie Garabedian, project manager for MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division 8:45PM: The Commissioning of the Submarine USS Massachusetts and why it’s important. Coming up March 28th in Boston at the Conley Terminal.Guest: Dawn Massa Stancavish - President/CEO & Chief Innovation Officer for Massa Products CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein, NightSide’s official “Car Guys” are back and they’re ready to take all your car related questions as we “march” closer towards Spring! If you have an auto repair question and are looking for some expert advice, Larry and Scott are your guys! Check out this podcast to hear what they said!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off our continuing news hour by asking the question, is it rude to skip the tip screen at a coffee counter? 8:05PM: Is It Really Rude to Skip the Tip Screen at a Coffee Counter?Guest: Charlotte Hilton Anderson – Journalist & Writer for Reader’s Digest8:15PM: Lost & Found in Boston. Ten Weird But Totally True Boston Stories of real life items or artifacts in Boston you might not know…Guest: Heather Hopp Bruce – Boston Globe Director of Visual Strategy for Globe Opinion 8:30PM: Stair Climbing for Healthy Lungs: American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb returns to One Boston Place on March 28 to raise awareness about lung disease & raise funds for research & treatment.Guest: Ashley Carrier - Executive Director, American Lung Association8:45PM: What is college really for, anyway? Massachusetts prompts heated debate over three-year degrees.Guest: Hilary Burns – Boston Globe Higher Education ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that millions of Americans drive each day in cars with open safety recalls that, if ignored, could have fatal consequences? This podcast hour we discussed how you can check if your vehicle has an open recall.8:05PM: Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 people are treated and about 300 die from ladder-related injuries, according to CDC/NIOSH. In almost every case, these incidents are preventable. March is National Ladder Safety Month & the American Ladder Institute is offering free online Ladder Safety Training.Guest: Mike Van Bree - Director of Product Safety & Engineering with the American Ladder Institute 8:15PM: Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? A look at what our right is to digital privacy in today’s world.Guest: Cindy Cohn – Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation & Author of the book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance8:30PM: March 2 – 8 is Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. From defective airbags to overheating batteries, millions of Americans drive each day in cars with open safety recalls that, if ignored, could have fatal consequences. How you can check if your vehicle has an open recall…Guest: Mark Schieldrop - Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast8:45PM: The best education for future success might surprise you…Career-focused programs mistakenly assume that what seems useful today will be useful tomorrow.Guest: Greg Weiner - professor of political science & president of Assumption University in Worcester, MassachusettsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast during our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed the first two Measles cases confirmed in Massachusetts and speak with an epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center about what you need to know to stay safe and protected!8:05PM: March opens with a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Tuesday! We’ll discuss how to best view and enjoy the eclipse!Guest: Kelly Beatty - editor at Sky & Telescope magazine in Cambridge8:15PM: Ignite the Night Fundraising Dinner for the Lexington Minuteman Coming Up Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Heritage Hall in Lexington.-The Lexington Minute Men, Inc. is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit completely run by volunteers captivated by honoring and re-creating the unique Lexington history and sharing it with the public, not just at Patriots’ Day but all year long.Guest: Steve Cole – Captain Commanding of the Lexington Minuteman8:30PM: National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2026. The week is devoted to informing consumers of their rights and educating the public about scam and ID theft prevention. You may have rights as a consumer you did not realize you had…Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Boston’s Better Business Bureau 8:45PM: State Public Health Officials Announce First Two Confirmed Measles Cases in Massachusetts this Year. What you need to know about the Measles to stay safe and protected.Guest: Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Eruzione, former ice hockey player, and captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. Men’s Hockey Team that defeated the Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game, in which he scored the game-winning goal, joined us on NightSide! Eruzione will discuss the 2026 U.S. Men's Hockey team winning Gold at the Olympics and the criticism the team faced for their interactions with President Trump. Eruzione has a message for the critics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed a new report from Congress that has raised the alarm about children with mental health conditions being held in juvenile detention, rather than getting treatment…8:05PM: A new report from Congress has raised the alarm about children with mental health conditions being held in juvenile detention, rather than getting treatment…A discussion about the lack of mental health services for children.Guest: Tim Murphy, PhD - licensed psychologist8:15PM: Discovering King Tut’s Tomb, a comprehensive show about the monumental discovery of the celebrated Egyptian Boy King, opens on February 28 at the Saunders Castle at Park Plaza.Guest: Mark Lach - expert spokesperson for the exhibition of Discovering King Tut’s Tomb 8:30PM: Addressing the virulent anti-Semitism that has bizarrely found a home at Harvard and MIT…Guest: David Nabhan (pronounced how it sounds Nab – Han) - science columnist for the Times of Israel 8:45PM: Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction. The child of missionary parents thrusted into Madrid, Spain’s San Blas neighborhood tells the story of a unique childhood among heroin addicts during the AIDS epidemic. A haunting exploration of belief, belonging, and the profound costs—and rewards—of sacrifice.Guest: Jonathan Tepper – Author of this book. Grew up in Madrid in the 1980s, and his parents started a drug rehab among heroin addicts. – He is currently the chief investment officer at Prevatt CapitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!8:05PM: According to new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Social Security funds will dry up a year earlier than expected, in 2032.* What happens when Social Security funds "dry up"?Guest: Chris Carosa MBA - Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor8:15PM: The Importance of Creating Lasting Memories With Grandparents. 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids. Guest: Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience & an author8:30PM: A look at one of sport’s most overlooked crises: eating disorders in male athletes…It’s also National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.Guest: Danny O’Connor - former Olympic boxer and professional champion boxer 8:45PM: The Celtics’ domination of the Lakers should silence any who still doubt they are legit contenders.Guest: Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Sports ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our continued news hour coverage on NightSide, discussed the latest news coming out of Red Sox Spring training in Florida!8:05PM: Voices of Hope Upcoming event - Bruins Alumni vs Chelmsford/Westford Police Hockey Game to Fight Cancer on March 7th from 6pm to 10pm at the Warrior Ice Arena Guest: Greg Chastain - founder and President of Voices of Hope - a registered, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with more than 150 active volunteer members who share a passion for the performing arts and a desire to join the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research. 8:15PM: The latest news on Red Sox Spring Training down in Florida. Guest: Tim Healey – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 8:30PM: Youth anxiety, depression, suicidality, chronic absenteeism, and concerning school behaviors are all higher than ever. Why so many kids are struggling, why traditional discipline makes things worse, and how schools can transform their approach to become proactive, collaborative, and helpful. Guest: Dr. Ross Greene - Clinical child psychologist, former Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry faculty member (for over 20 years) and New York Times bestselling author. Also, the originator of the innovative, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) - the evidence-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming model of care that helps caregivers focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. 8:45PM: The cleanup from the storm continues, and WBZ reporter Jared Brosnan was in the thick of it.Guest: Jared Brosnan – WBZ NewsRadio reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like work has hijacked your life? Many people in our modern working society, especially with the prevalence of remote work, struggle with a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Guy Winch, a clinical psychologist, discussed the dark side of when work intrudes on our lives and unconsciously takes over our thoughts, our priorities, and even our coping mechanisms. How can we prioritize our mind over the grind? If you’re looking to stress less and get advice on how to achieve a healthy work-life balance, listen to this hour of Nightside!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your thoughts on President’s Trump’s historically long State of the Union address Tuesday night? If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ll catch you up on NightSide! Listen to this hour of the podcast where we reviewed the President’s speech and the key takeaway moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Here on NightSide, we were joined by a variety of guests from various sectors who will keep you informed about roadway conditions, power restoration, MBTA ridership, travel, weather conditions, and more: 8:05 - Doug Foley, President of Eversource’s MA Electric Operations commented on the outages and where we were at with power restoration for areas of MA. 8:15 - MassDOT Undersecretary of Transportation and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver discussed the road conditions across the state and gave us an advisory for travelers looking to get back out on the road. 8:30 - Major Ed Blackwell of the Massachusetts State Police joined us to discuss public safety during this massive Nor’easter. 8:45 - Christopher Laird, Chief Operating Officer for National Grid New England Electric spoke with us about power restoration across Massachusetts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 8:05PM: Is ‘brain rot’ real? How too much time online can affect your mind. Guest: Maggie Penman – WaPo Reporter 8:15PM: Keller @ Large LIVE with the House Speaker and the Senate President - at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston’s Downtown Crossing Coming Up on Wednesday, February 25th Guest: Jon Keller – Boston Political Commentator 8:30PM: Footage recovered from an “inactive” Nest doorbell in the Guthrie kidnapping investigation may have cracked open the case – but it is also intensifying concerns about America’s expanding doorbell surveillance network…it raises privacy concerns. Guest: Stefanie Schappert - senior journalist at Cybernews 8:45PM: An overview and highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy & how U.S. Athletes have fared. Guest: John Powers - veteran Olympics correspondent with the Boston Globe, covering the games since 1976 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Another weekend, another winter storm this weekend. With more snow on the way, Dan asked if you are done with all the snow?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!8:05PM: The Cold Case of Kendric Price, a life lost too soon Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter 8:15 PM: Why the act of doing something kind aligns so well with positive habit formation – and how to create a ripple effect across families, schools, and workplaces. - How “mattering” is a psychological tool that we can teach children – preventing struggles later in adulthood. Guest: John Miles - former U.S. Navy officer, combat veteran, and Fortune 50 executive – author of the new book: You Matter Luma (a children’s book) & bestselling book, Passion Struck, which speaks to adults who feel unseen, undervalued, and stuck in a rut of meaningless. 8:30 PM: Touched: The Marin Morrison Story. A moving tribute by author Matt Morrison to his daughter Marin, a U.S. Paralympic Team swimmer whose journey from promising teenage athlete to competing on the world stage in Beijing became a source of inspiration for people around the globe. Guest: Matt Morrison – author of Olympian Marin Morrison & author 8:45 PM: It’s still Winter, and you know what that means! Snow! Guest: AccuWeather meteorologist Bob Larson checked in with a look ahead to the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!8:05 PM: Northeast Arc has received a transformative $2.2 million gift from the Estate of Dick and Gail Jauron. The gift is the largest in Northeast Arc’s 72-year history. Ensures the long-term accessibility of Northeast Arc’s Special Olympics and social programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for kids and adults with disabilities. Guest: Kacy Jauron – Daughter of Dick and Gail & previously part of Northeast Arc’s Development Team 8:15 PM: The remarkable true story of Phoenix Air. A behind-the-scenes account of the unprecedented air evacuation of Ebola patients from West Africa in 2014—an operation that changed the course of global medical response. Guest: Kevin Hazzard - former paramedic, journalist and award-winning author of the non-fiction book NO ONE’S COMING: The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn 8:30 PM: Addressing homelessness reform in America and a look at current homelessness policy in the U.S. Guest: Michele Steeb – Advisor | Thought-Leader | Speaker | Author & CEO of the Free Up Foundation (a nonprofit that addresses homelessness) 8:45 PM: The Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) Festival 2026 Happening Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22 at the Brattle & Coolidge Corner Theatre. Guest: Phil Healy - BUFF co-director See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidents and UFOs…It appears every President in recent history, certainly every Democratic president including Obama Was Into UFOs. Why do they all believe it?Guest: Daniel Greenfield - CEO at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, writer for Front Page Magazine & Author Boston is quickly emerging as a food and wine destination… Boston becomes a global meeting point for the wine world as producers travel in from Sicily, Georgia, South Africa, and California for the Boston Wine Expo happening March 7-8, 2026 with Over 100 International Wineries and Exclusive Master Classes. Open to the public & patrons get to sample a variety of wines from over 100 wineries. Held at Hilton Park Plaza Hotel in BostonGuest: Raffaele Scalzi - Director of the Boston Wine Expo Cool on the Outside, Screaming on the Inside. A modern guy’s guide to projecting stability with style, “A field guide for those who have mastered the art of detachment while quietly unraveling." Guest: Charles O’Neill (pen name Brand Mavrick) - Author Business Insider readers voted on whether they would choose a $120K remote or $240K in-office job. The results were closer than they expected…Guest: Henry Chandonnet - Business News Reporter for Business Insider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The nonprofit Cancer Kids First, started by Harvard grad Olivia Zhang when she was 14, after losing her grandfather and a beloved teacher to cancer. The youth-led nonprofit has helped 10,000+ patients across 22 countries. -Olivia also wrote a book called: YOUth: The Young Person’s Guide to Starting a Nonprofit Guest: Olivia Zhang – Founder of Cancer Kids First - the youngest 2025 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth, a Diana Legacy Award recipient, and the youngest 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact honoree Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor…this is the author’s real-life story finding out her family’s horrendous family secret kept hidden for half a century. Guest: Christine Kuehn – author and former journalist How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth? Some Olympians have been complaining about their medals breaking and deteriorating…-There’s also a current Olympic Auction going on right now at RR Auction… Guest: Bobby Eaton - Olympic Specialist at RR Auction The latest jobs report released Wednesday shows Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, blowing past expectations… Guest: Dan Varroney - Economic Strategist & Founder and CEO of Potomac Core, a strategic planning firm that advises business leaders, trade associations, and policymakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello True Drews! On today's podcast episode, we talk about book #87: The Case of The Rising Stars! Nancy, Bess and George are attending a Mystery Lovers Convention in Chicago when two of the stars there promoting their tv show, Nightside, go missing under treacherous circumstances! Nancy suspects a kidnapping, but when the actors' talent agents won't believe her and hotel security is doubtful of any real crime, Nancy is left to solve the case herself! This high stakes mystery will keep you guessing with all of the many suspects and red herrings! I hope you enjoy the episode!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Penny's demise triggers rounding legislation for cash transactions Guest: Colin Young – State House News reporter & Deputy Editor Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell creates partnership with Minuteman Technical Institute to give students a project where they can gain tangible job skills, outside of the classroom at their build site in Concord, Massachusetts. Guest: Sheilagh Carlisle – Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life Guest: Dr. Guy Winch – licensed psychologist and author Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause. What you need to know about pulmonary embolisms and whether they are preventable… Guest: Harrison Farber, MD, Pulmonologist and Director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at Tufts Medical Center See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Arc of the South Shore Partners with The South Shore Chamber of Commerce to Host Screening of “Raising Us”. Powerful Documentary Chronicles Five South Shore Mothers through 50 years of Advocacy for Children with Down Syndrome and Autism. Guest: Elizabeth Sandblom - CEO, The Arc of the South Shore & Jen Plante Johnson - Owner, producer (of this movie Raising Us), Avenir Productions, LLC & daughter of Maria Plante, one of the founding members of the South Shore Mothers Group who advocated for kids with down syndrome & autism. Screening is Wednesday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be held at The Arc of the South Shore, 20 Pond Park, in Hingham and is free and open to all South Shore Chamber of Commerce members. Robert Kraft’s Blue Square Alliance Against Hate Debuted “Sticky Note” Commercial Spot during the Super Bowl and called on Americans to Stand Up to Hate.Guest: Adam Katz - President of the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate Volunteers needed: St. John's opens overnight shelter during bitter cold…Guest: Danielle Cutillo – volunteer - one of the program leaders for the Food for the Poor program at the Saint Francis Xavier Center (part of St. John’s Church) Addressing the Washington Post’s massive layoffs last week.Guest: Sam Fortier – former Washington Post sports reporter who was laid off last weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Highlighting the work of AfriMed Network: To provide basic healthcare to remote villages in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ivory Coast in West Africa.Guest: Gene Hartigan – Chairman of AfriMed Network Incorporated & Chair of US-West Africa Development Group 2016 isn’t back: Americans will spend $262.36 more on Valentine’s Day this year. A full celebration now costs $774.39, up 51% from $512 ten years ago in 2016…Guest: Sam Bourgi - a senior analyst at InvestorsObserver Leading from the Heart: The Essential Guide to Self-Empathy and Self-Compassion. A step-by-step guide for people to redefine their understanding of empathy, using it to overcome past trauma, find self-fulfillment, and build deeper human bonds in every area of life.Guest: Dr. Ivan Young - clinical behavioral psychologist Bitter Cold hits New England this weekend with a good chance of snow squalls in some areas.Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist – Brian ThompsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! FBI offers reward for information about gunman charged in slayings of five men in Chinatown in 1991Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter The Price is Right Live™, an interactive stage show coming to the Chevalier Theatre in Medford on May 8th. “Come on Down” and be a part of this family-friendly stage show!Guest: Todd Newton – Game Show Host, Author & Entertainment Reporter The Patriots playing in the Super Bowl this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Chad Finn live from San Francisco will discuss!Guest: Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Zoo New England is giving New Englanders a reason to brave the cold with the return of Orchid Adventure at Franklin Park Zoo – a warm, tropical experience that feels like a mini vacation without ever leaving Boston!Guest: Josh Meyer - Zoo New England Curator of Horticulture & Sustainability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!February 4th is World Cancer Day. The “Saved by the Scan” campaign encourages early detection for those at risk of lung cancer. Why early detection is important. Guest: Dr. Andrea McKee - Medical Director of Radiation Oncology Mass General Brigham Cancer Center at Wentworth Douglass Hospital, and Chair Emeritus at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center InBoston Magazine’s Latest Edition that features Big Papi – Out Now!Guest: Ann Marie LaFauci – Editor of InBoston Magazine Alan Leventhal, former ambassador to Greenland, spoke to us live from Israel about his visit, his impressions, and his informed perspective on the critical need to preserve America’s close fellowship to Israel.Guest: Alan Leventhal – former U.S. Ambassador to Greenland In the Japanese Ballpark: Behind the Scenes of Nippon Professional Baseball.Guest: Rob Fitts – Author & curatorial consultant for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and a baseball historianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Front Row to Boston Sports – a podcast with 4 of Boston's best-connected sports journalists, sharing their extraordinary stories over the last 5 decades.Guests: Peter Brown & Alan Miller THE NAVIGATOR’S LETTER: The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman Who Bound Them Together:Guest: Jan Cress Dondi - Author Patriots College Hype Gear Guest: Jack Doherty - owner of College Hype February is Heart Month, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease. We’ll discuss the importance of organ donation and heart health.Guest: Kenny LaFerriere – Heart transplant recipient from Charlton, MA, recently celebrated his 25th heart transplant anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! What to know about Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s DayGuest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston 20 worst Valentine's Day gifts you should never giveGuest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette Expert, Author, Master Brand Strategist A new Legal Sports Report and Sports Betting Alliance forecast predicts more than $1.7 billion will be legally wagered on the Super Bowl this year, a record total and a 10.3% increase over last year as more Americans place bets through regulated sportsbooks.Guest: Joe Maloney – President of Sports Betting AllianceDan took a look at Truck Day, and why it's so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Boston "cash mobs" pop up to support struggling storesGuest: Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter Did the government shut down today? Why another federal government shutdown threat is still looming…Guest: Steve Cotton - Financial Strategist & Policy Expert - President of Cotton Wealth Management Associates NY Times Best-Selling Author Peter H. Reynolds penned a new book with Pope Francis! Titled: Our Treasures Within. Peter returns to the Boch Center n Wed. Feb. 4th at 10am for the 4TH ANNUAL WORLD READ ALOUD DAY program to highlight his children’s book: Say Something.Guest: Peter H. Reynolds - Author Cape Cod and Islands are looking like the target for an incoming snow storm this weekend, with a majority of MA dodging a bullet!Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Melissa Constanzer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, we presented a NightSide favorite: What Grinds Your Gears?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! “STAIRWAY TO SEVEN” SWEEPSTAKES - NFL legend & 3x Super Bowl Champ Matt Light and Chef Steve DiFillippo of Davio's are teaming up purpose-driven Super Bowl sweepstakes. The proceeds benefit the Matt Light Foundation and Ron Burton Training Village.Guest: Steve DiFillippo – Owner of Davio’s Restaurant Centre Street Food Pantry expands appointment model to increase families served by 30% in 2026.Guest: Rose Saia - Executive Director of the Centre Street Food Pantry Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma Is Pulling Down Humanity-Book is coming out March 19, 2026Guest: Michael Menard – Author - former Johnson & Johnson engineering executive and inventor, Menard applied systems thinking to decades of public health data and uncovered a startling root cause behind addiction, suicide and incarceration: unresolved childhood trauma. How Artificial Intelligence and Other Technologies Will Effect Your Job.Guest: Becky Heidesch - Career Strategist, Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! UMass Amherst Researchers Identify Top Risk Factors for Pedestrian-vehicle Crashes at Massachusetts Bus Stops.Guest: Tolu Oke - lead study author and a Ph.D. candidate in transportation engineering at UMass Amherst Scientists reveal the winter habit killing thousands each year… Burning wood to heat homes in winter may be linked to around 8,600 premature deaths each year in the United States.Guest: Audwin Cash - CEO of GPS Air, a U.S.-based company focused on improving indoor air quality. Through Nikco Sports, for every New England Patriots AFC Champ Super Bowl Football sold, $5 will be donated to the New England Patriots Foundation.Guest: Bob Ibach – owner of Ibach & Associates The best meals you can get on a flight, according to travel pros.Guest: Hannah Sampson – WaPo Travel Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A news story Nightside will continue to follow is ICE agents in Minnesota. Have your opinions changed? Elliot Forhan, Democrat for Ohio posted a video fantasizing about how he is going to "kill Trump" by obtaining a conviction and imposing the death penalty. Was this going too far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! All about The National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. & their newly appointed President & CEO Dr. Stephen M. Coan. What Coan plan is to revitalize PAL.Guest: Stephen Coan - president of National Police Athletic/Activities League International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27th – Author Janet Brill shares the true life survival story of her mother-in-law who survived the holocaust.Guest: Dr. Janet Bond Brill, author of the new book, Little Edna's War, a harrowing account of her mother-in-law's Jewish childhood during the Holocaust under Nazi terror, becoming a decorated Polish Home Army soldier at 10 years old and an integral part of the resistance. The ABC's of Winter Vehicle Safety. Whether hit by ice, snow, sleet or all of the above simple tips to make sure you’re safe during wild winter weather!Guest: Mitch Petterson – General Motors Emergency Services Outreach Leader Mineral War: China’s Quest for Weapons of Mineral DestructionGuest: Tomasz Nadrowski – Author - geopolitical strategist and portfolio manager at the Amvest Terraden Critical Minerals Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Is An Overseas Medical Procedure Worth The Risk?Guest: Dr Brett Bolton - trichologist in Fort Lauderdale, with nearly 30 years focused exclusively on hair and scalp health Moving From Stress and Anxiety to Peace and Calm - simple mental resets for lasting transformation.Guest: Darla Nelson - Christian Life Coach Mood Food: Want to be happier in 2026? Start eating these foodsGuest: Dr. Patrick Porter – expert on brain health – neuropsychologist – founder of BrainTap National School Choice Week (Jan 25-31) is approaching, celebrating one of the most successful parent-driven education reforms in decades.Guest: Norton Rainey - CEO of ACE Scholarships See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area and welcomed a variety of topical guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area and welcomed a variety of topical guests such as meteorologists Danielle and Matt Noyes from 1 Degree Outside, Superintendent and Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police Geoffrey Noble, and Matt Carrera of Doble Engineering about power outages during long duration snowstorms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Patriots play the Denver Broncos this weekend. The Patriots have been plenty good during this magical season, but luck has been on their side, too.Guest: Tara Sullivan – Boston Globe sports columnist Senate wants monthly disclosure of ballot question financing.Guest: Katie Castellani – State House News Reporter Monster storm to slam New England with up to 2 feet of snow!Guest: Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist Cold & snow safety tips to help people avoid ending up in the ER over the next few days with the incoming snowstorm. Guest: Amir Darvish, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Emergency Ultrasound at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.