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The JJ McCartney Show: The Cure for the Common Show airs LIVE from 3 to 5PM Eastern time Monday-Friday. Archived shows air 24/7 on the LIVE channel when the show is not 'live'. This smart, daily program combines topical news with a superb mix of guests, sharp wit and the quintessential polished radio pro who simply had enough of the corporate hamster-wheel! We believe in Jesus our risen Lord, and we stand for our Constitution, and the vision of our founders. Political correctness? Not here. ...
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The SCOTUS heard arguments about Presidential immunity. Dan discussed the latest news regarding the topic and took your calls. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadioBy WBZ-AM
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It’s Springtime and with the warmer weather comes one downside…the ticks are back! Deer ticks are known to carry Lyme Disease so if you’re planning to go hiking or doing any outdoor activities in wooded areas anytime soon, you’ll want to be aware of ticks. Tick Man Dan answered all the listeners' questions about ticks! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRad…
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Boston Police forcibly removed the pro-Palestinian encampments that were stationed along a public walkway near Emerson College in Boston. About 100 protesters were arrested. Boston Police and Fire warned the protesters in advance that their encampments were in violation of city ordinances that ban unlawful camping. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio o…
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Actor Kevin Daniels talked about his new movie, "Not Another Church Movie" coming out in May. Andrew Zaleski says restoring sight is possible now with optogenetics. Is your car seat installed correctly? With Anthony LaRosa –…
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Root Causes of Mental Illness Part 2 / Encampments in Protest
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We wrap up the discussion on mental health, then a continuation on last night's topic about several pro-Palestinian student groups at college campuses including MIT, Columbia, Emerson, and Tufts that have set up encampments with tents as a form of protest of the war in Gaza. Students are calling for college officials to support a ceasefire in Gaza …
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In 2022, 23.1% of U.S. adults (59.3 million) experienced a mental health condition. Yet, medical professionals are still trying to expel the negative stigma associated with mental illness. Experts like Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, a Columbia University professor, and renowned psychiatrist, has been trying to change how our society perceives and provides …
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Last weekend, Back Bay residents in Boston were left stunned when an organized group took to drag racing, wrong-way driving, and doing burnouts in the neighborhood streets. At least 40 people and 15 vehicles were involved. Police said they received about 30 calls via 911 relating to the incident. Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan joined Dan to di…
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Mike King with Combat Vets Motorcycle Association 2024 Glen's Run. WBZ NewsRadio's Jay Willet warns of Black Bear Sightings in Wrentham & Ayer! Justin Greene and Minis With A Misson – Event at Senior Center in Newton that fe…
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Encampments in Protest of the War in Gaza
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Several pro-Palestinian student groups at college campuses including MIT, Columbia, Emerson, and Tufts have set up encampments with tents as a form of protest of the war in Gaza. Students are calling for college officials to support a ceasefire in Gaza and put an end to institutions that support Israel. We heard your thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ…
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Tackling Erosion on MA’s Coastline - Part 2
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Coastal erosion has been a growing problem for some MA communities like Salisbury and Plum Island. This year, Salisbury Beach residents spent $600k out of pocket and trucked in 15,000 tons of sand for protective dunes only for half of it to be washed away in the last month. Plum Island has also been facing extreme erosion in the last couple of year…
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Tackling Erosion on MA’s Coastline - Part 1
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Coastal erosion has been a growing problem for some MA communities like Salisbury and Plum Island. This year, Salisbury Beach residents spent $600k out of pocket and trucked in 15,000 tons of sand for protective dunes. Contrary to initial reports, a large portion of the sand deployed by local residents last month remains in the beach’s littoral sys…
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! First up, Dr. George Koob says more women are dying from excessive alcohol consumption. Next, Are things truly different for the Celtics this year? With Boston Globe Sports writer Chad Finn. Then, Attorney Phil Tracy joined …
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Busting Illicit Marijuana Growers in Maine - Part 2
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While marijuana is legal in Maine, police have unearthed a vast number of illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized criminal networks. According to federal law enforcement, there are roughly about 100 illicit grow operations in Maine. NightSide has been following the story since the beginning of it’s first reporting. We heard your reaction. Ask…
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Busting Illicit Marijuana Growers in Maine - Part 1
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While marijuana is legal in Maine, police have unearthed a vast number of illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized criminal networks. According to federal law enforcement, there are roughly about 100 illicit grow operations in Maine. NightSide has been following the story since the beginning of it’s first reporting. We dove into the latest on …
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A proposal was floated last week by Bay State Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt about adding tolls to the state’s borders as a way to fund transit systems throughout Massachusetts. The idea was met with backlash including backlash from NH Gov. Chris Sununu, who did not take too kindly to the idea saying it was another way to “unnecessari…
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! First up, Joe Biden Returns as Betting Favorite to win in 2024 with Leon Blackman. Courtney Stano is a nurse in need of a kidney donation – April is Donate Life Month. Aidan Charron, Director of End Plastic Initiatives at Ea…
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For the last hour of NightSide this week, Dan asked the audience, when it comes to Trump’s hush money case, do you think Donald Trump is guilty or not guilty? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!By WBZ-AM
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This week the jury selection process began in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read here in Massachusetts. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022. Dan went over the details of the case and heard your thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!…
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This week the jury selection process began in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read here in Massachusetts. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022. Dan went over the details of the case and heard your thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!…
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! We started with Julia Hobsbawn, author of "Working Assumptions", and why US workers need more vacation time. Then, Dr. Shawn Rowland, Founder of Jase Medical, on drug shortages reaching all-time high. Next up, Kelly Conroy a…
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In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including…
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In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including…
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In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including…
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8:05PM - Jason I. Comander, MD, PhD – Mass Eye & Ear - An Increase in patients being seen for post eclipse eye damage 8:15PM: Matt Kenslow on Unstoppable: Substitute Teacher With Autism Makes No Excuses 8:30PM: Dr. JJ Kelly – licensed clinical psychologist - Holy Sh*t, So This Is Anger?!: A Guide to Honestly Assess & Effectively Manage Explosive & …
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Drug addiction is a nationwide problem felt in every corner and crevice of the country. Every community has been touched by it in some way. According to the CDC, 107,941 people died in 2022 because of a drug overdose. In comparison, the Vietnam war killed 58,000 Americans, the Korean war 33,000 Americans, and the war in Iraq killed a little more th…
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Drug addiction is a nationwide problem felt in every corner and crevice of the country. Every community has been touched by it in some way. According to the CDC, 107,941 people died in 2022 because of a drug overdose. In comparison, the Vietnam war killed 58,000 Americans, the Korean war 33,000 Americans, and the war in Iraq killed a little more th…
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The Biden Administration released its new proposal for student loan forgiveness. The Administration’s first attempt at widespread student debt forgiveness was shot down by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer. The revised plan includes relief for those with unpaid interest, along with those in repayment for 20 years. In your opinion, is cancelling st…
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This NightSide News Update started with Jay Gonzalez, the new Curry College President who announces a new initiative focused on guaranteeing jobs to Curry students beginning with the current freshmen class! And, Stephen Sayers, Author of 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die. April is National Donate Life Month - Dr. Ben Oakes…
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Protesters like to block traffic, and Dan asked, "What would you do" if faced with such a situation? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!By WBZ-AM
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It seems every other week we discover a new way that scam artists or hackers can steal our information, whether that’s personally or professionally. Do you think your personal data is protected? Chris Hadnagy is an expert hacker and has made it his business to try and hack into your accounts, your security systems, and detect if you have any vulner…
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Republican John Deaton, former Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, is trying to unseat Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Deaton hails from Michigan originally, spent two decades practicing law in Rhode Island before moving to Massachusetts earlier this year. Deaton joined us on NightSide. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!…
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Erika Sinner, author of the book: Pets Are Family, discussed the push for pet bereavement leave on the rise at companies across the U.S.! James Montgomery on his upcoming local show. David Hewlett on the Bio-IT World Conference – Why is science and AI so important for young kids to get excited about and involved in. Dr. Trisha Pasricha says more yo…
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Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial began where the jury selection process started. At least 50 jurors were excused from court out of the 500 Manhattan residents called for jury duty. How do you find a jury with no bias when it comes to former President Donald Trump? We discussed! Tell Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!…
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Over the weekend, Iran fired more than 300 projectiles toward Israel. The unprecedented attack is in response to a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate earlier this month. What is Israel’s next move? Will Israel stand down or strike back? Tell Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!…
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The Boston Marathon first started in April of 1897. According to the Boston Athletic Association, over 30k runners have participated in today’s 26.2-mile marathon. Were you one of those runners? Were you a spectator? Tell Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!By WBZ-AM
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The Federal Trade Commission reveals the top frauds of 2024 – What you can learn from them & what to look out for. With Attorney Adam Hersh with the FTC. Then, Amber Caron, Director of Communications for Wreaths Across America joined Dan to discuss the Wreaths Across America and the Military Order of the World Wars Forge Partnership to Honor Vetera…
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20th Hour: Do you Believe OJ Was Innocent or Guilty?
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This week former NFL player and convicted felon O.J. Simpson died of cancer at the age of 76. Simpson is largely known for his infamous murder trial in which he was criminally charged for the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. We asked listeners; do you believe Simpson was innocent or guilty of murder?…
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After losing his third attempt at delaying trial, former President Donald Trump is getting ready to stand trial in the hush money case that begins Monday. The case could have political ramifications as a verdict could be reached before voters hit the polls this November. We discussed!By WBZ-AM
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Were you one of the thousands of people who traveled to one of the northern New England states of Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont to witness the total solar eclipse? If you were, you like Globe writer Heather Hopp-Bruce, were probably stuck in traffic for hours on end! Was it worth it? Heather Hopp-Bruce joined us to discuss her “otherworldly” jou…
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The March Consumer Price Index report showed that core inflation is up 3.5% year over year. The increase is being driven in large part by the increased cost of housing and gasoline. Yesterday, stock prices collapsed in response to the report. How much will inflation be a contributing factor at the polls this November election? How are you faring?…
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The March Consumer Price Index report showed that core inflation is up 3.5% year over year. The increase is being driven in large part by the increased cost of housing and gasoline. Yesterday, stock prices collapsed in response to the report. How much will inflation be a contributing factor at the polls this November election? How are you faring?…
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It appears that in the next week, funding for Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system could run out if lawmakers don’t negotiate a fiscal plan. How much does it cost to house and shelter migrants in MA? A report released earlier this week showed the Healey Administration has already spent $504 million on emergency shelters as of April 4th. Will the…
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! First up, Bill Patjane – Regional Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association MA Chapter. APDA's Optimism Walk Comes to Framingham, Massachusetts to Make Strides Against Parkinson's Then, Marathon Monday/Patriots …
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Israel-Hamas Conflict Felt at Home - Part 2
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While the war rages on in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, the effects of that war are being felt here at home. Over the weekend, protesters in Dearborn, MI drew attention for their "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!" chants during an International Al-Quds Day rally.By WBZ-AM
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Israel-Hamas Conflict Felt at Home - Part 1
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While the war rages on in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, the effects of that war are being felt here at home. Over the weekend, protesters in Dearborn, MI drew attention for their "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!" chants during an International Al-Quds Day rally. Attorney Jeff Robbins, a former United States delegate to the Unit…
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A former Holyoke city councilor was arrested for child pornography. Instead of standing trial, the ex-Holyoke official Wilmer Puello-Mota, fled the country to Russia, joined the Russian army, and is now fighting in Russia’s war with Ukraine! Puello-Mota’s lawyer said he gathers he is not coming back.…
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David Sellers, Executive Director of the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club in Newton on their 27th annual Gala! Jimmy Faila on his upcoming show at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre. Michael Nadeau of Cnect on how age discrimination remains a problem in the hiring process (for younger candidates too). WaPo Reporter Teddy Amenabar on the EPA setting lim…
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Michigan Shooter’s Parents Sentenced - Part 2
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James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, were each individually sentenced to 10 to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter. The Crumbleys are the first parents to ever be charged and convicted for their child’s mass shooting. The judge in the case said the Crumbleys’ convictions were “not about poor parentin…
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Michigan Shooter’s Parents Sentenced - Part 1
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James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, were each individually sentenced to 10 to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter. The Crumbleys are the first parents to ever be charged and convicted for their child’s mass shooting. The judge in the case said the Crumbleys’ convictions were “not about poor parentin…
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