Nightside With Dan Rea

Financial advisor and New York Times best-selling author Ric Edelman joined us on NightSide to discuss his new book, The Truth About College: The Essential Guide for Parents and Teens―So You Can Make the Right Choice Together. Ric will cover a variety of areas such as the real-world benefits and costs of attending college today, common mistakes made by college students, and how to minimize the downsides and cost if you or your child decide to attend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many longtime WBZ NewsRadio listeners know the legacy, and iconic voice, of longtime talk radio host David Brudnoy. He made his mark in the Boston radio market with a career spanning from the 1970s right up until his death in 2004. What some might not know about Brudnoy was his longtime friendship with his mentor Frank Meyer, a man who helped shape the person and broadcaster Brudnoy became. In author Daniel Flynn’s book, The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer, it details impactful conversations and correspondence between Brudnoy and Meyer. Daniel joined Dan to discuss his book and the legacy of David Brudnoy.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! Graduation Framework Recommends New High School TestsGuest: Sam Drysdale – State House News ReporterWhy Customer Service Is Designed NOT To Serve Customers! The real reasons behind long hold times, dead-end chatbots & disempowered agents.Guest: Amas Tenumah - MBA, author of the new book, HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service, is a former customer service executive Is online shopping a recipe for identity theft? How consumers can stay protected.Guest: Michael Bruemmer - VP of Global Data Breach Resolution at Experian Is 12 Too Young For A Cell Phone? New study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Pediatrics found that kids with a smartphone by age 12 face an increased risk of developing depression, sleep problems and obesity.Guest: Dr. Catherine Athans – psychologist & author  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community engagement.” What suggestion do you have for a new state flag and seal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community engagement.” What suggestion do you have for a new state flag and seal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaMar Cook, the former deputy director of Gov. Healey's western Massachusetts office was charged with cocaine trafficking and firearms charges in late October, after authorities seized 18 pounds of cocaine addressed to his Springfield office. Lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates alike, including gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy, have been calling for answers regarding LaMar’s hiring process. Mike Kennealy joined us to discuss.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’s Housing Market Has Become UnaffordableGuest: Andrew Mikula - senior housing fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and chair of Legalize Starter Homes According to a new Monster.com survey, 47% of U.S. workers have engaged in revenge quitting.Guest: Jon Bowerman – entrepreneur, self-taught developer and cofounder of Stealth Consulting Young Americans are increasingly planning for retirement by investing in the stock market while putting off homeownership.Guest: Ron Glasgow - financial strategist and heads up Glasgow Investment Solutions TSA to charge $45 fee for travelers without proper IDGuest: Andrea Sachs – Travel reporter for WaPoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?*Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied our invitation to join tonight’s conversation* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?*Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied our invitation to join tonight’s conversation* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of Brian Walshe, the man accused of killing and dismembering his wife’s body, began Monday. Walsh has pleaded guilty to misleading police and mishandling a body but stands firm on the claim that he did not kill his wife. In Monday’s opening statement, the Defense team claims that Ana Walshe died from a “sudden unexplained death” and that Brian disposed of Ana’s body to protect his kids. We discussed this riveting case with Attorney Phil Tracey.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! How to avoid getting arrested at airports & on airplanes. Basics that all travelers should know before entering an airport.Guest: Jacqueline Goodman - Criminal Defense Attorney & Legal Analyst China implemented new export controls to reduce the flow of critical rare-earth metals shipments to the United States, highlighting a key weakness in the U.S. military supply chainGuest:  James Morrone Jr. – energy policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity A rare group of Einstein portraits and historical artifacts, many signed by the scientist himself are up for auction starting today 12/1! - artworks by Hermann Struck, Lou Albert-Lasard, Max Liebermann, and others each capturing Einstein at a different stage of his lifeGuest: Bobby Livingston – Executive Vice President of RR Auction Plowable snow returns to Massachusetts Tuesday. What we can

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Have you ever wondered where certain words in the English language came from? Some were borrowed from other languages, others from people’s names, and some were even created to describe new inventions! Listen in, and learn the origins of common idioms, time words, sports words, and more, as Bradley speaks with Jess Zafarris, co-host of the podcast Words Unravelled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide:   Which shopping experience will save you more? Black Friday used to be an exclusive, in-person, physical stores event, but now you can find those sales all over the internet! Then along came Cyber Monday, essentially competing with Black Friday, creating the question of which event will save you more money? Bradley was joined by Jared Watson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at NYU, who shared his expertise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Don’t get scammed this holiday season! Bradley spoke with noted cyber security expert and trainer Robert Siciliano who offered advice on how to spot those Black Friday scams, fake websites, fake package delivery notifications, and more! Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Bradley Jay hosted open lines so the listeners could share stories and ideas! Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Continued conversation with Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, about the history of Thanksgiving and how they'll be celebrating America 250. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Plimoth Patuxet Museums features a 17th-century village, complete with timber-framed houses, kitchen gardens, livestock, and serves to educate the public about the early interactions between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. Bradley welcomed Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, to the program to chat about the history of Thanksgiving and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Continued conversation with Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald who answered the listeners' questions about car care and what the top used cars are right now to buy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley for some shop talk! Listeners made a pit stop and chatted with the NightSide “pit crew.” All their automotive questions were answered…and they drove away with some wheely good information!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do politics come up at your Thanksgiving dinner table? The topic of politics can be a divisive one for many families, so how does your family tackle it? Do you try to avoid politics all together or openly engage in political debate during your feast? The listeners chimed in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.