Episodes

  • 20th Hour: Super Bowl Predictions

    20th Hour: Super Bowl Predictions
    Feb 8 2025
    This weekend the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl! Dan wants to know your Super Bowl predictions! Who do you think will win the game and by how many points?


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    42 mins
  • Weekend Snowmaker Heading Our Way Part 2

    Weekend Snowmaker Heading Our Way Part 2
    Feb 8 2025
    After just dealing with a snowstorm Thursday in the Greater Boston area, meteorologists predict another storm is heading our way this weekend. Weather reports are predicting between 4-8 inches for Southern New England and Western Massachusetts. The Cape & Islands along with NH are projected to get between 3-6 inches. How are you preparing for the storm?


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    41 mins
  • Weekend Snowmaker Heading Our Way Part 1

    Weekend Snowmaker Heading Our Way Part 1
    Feb 8 2025
    After just dealing with a snowstorm Thursday in the Greater Boston area, meteorologists predict another storm is heading our way this weekend. Weather reports are predicting between 4-8 inches for Southern New England and Western Massachusetts. The Cape & Islands along with NH are projected to get between 3-6 inches. How are you preparing for the storm? We checked in with Bob Larson, an AccuWeather Meteorologist who will give us the latest on the storm projections!


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    39 mins
  • Nightside News Update 2/7/25

    Nightside News Update 2/7/25
    Feb 8 2025
    Boston’s Rise as an esports (competitive video-gaming) Hub – City Hosts Major Event at MGM Music Hall in February. With Robbie Douek – CEO of Blast.

    Penguin Plunge weekend is happening this weekend, February 8th and 9th at Hampton Beach – Benefitting Special Olympics NH. Mark Ericson – Multimedia manager for Special Olympics NH has the details.

    Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling: A Practical Method Men Will Appreciate, with Ziba Graham - a licensed clinical social worker & author.


    Former Wife of Apollo 14 Astronaut Recounts Remarkable Stories in Riveting New Memoir: You Don’t Look Like an Astronaut’s Wife with Anita Mitchell – Author & owner/president of the Mitchell Group


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    39 mins
  • “The Riviera of the Middle East.” Part 2

    “The Riviera of the Middle East.” Part 2
    Feb 7 2025
    President Trump made some controversial statements this week about the Gaza Strip. Trump seemingly suggested that the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and rebuild it, displacing Palestinians. Is Trump getting out over his skis? Is it wise to get more heavily involved with the Israel-Hamas war?

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    42 mins
  • “The Riviera of the Middle East.” Part 1

    “The Riviera of the Middle East.” Part 1
    Feb 7 2025
    President Trump made some controversial statements this week about the Gaza Strip. Trump seemingly suggested that the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and rebuild it, displacing Palestinians. Is Trump getting out over his skis? Is it wise to get more heavily involved with the Israel-Hamas war?

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    39 mins
  • Josh Kraft Joins Us to Discuss His Mayoral Campaign!

    Josh Kraft Joins Us to Discuss His Mayoral Campaign!
    Feb 7 2025
    Philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially thrown his hat into the ring for Boston mayor. Kraft launched his mayoral campaign this week, making the issue of affordable housing one of his top priorities if elected mayor. Josh Kraft joined us on NightSide to talk about his campaign for mayor, the issues he’s most compassionate about, and his hope for Boston if elected.

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    40 mins
  • NightSide News Update 2/6/25

    NightSide News Update 2/6/25
    Feb 7 2025
    We kicked off show number 4000 of the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

    Traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl? Tips to get the best deal with Zach Wichter, USA TODAY’s resident Consumer Travel reporter.

    Is American Democracy Working for All Americans? A new national survey will evaluate how Americans perceive and experience democracy. Brad Rourke - Chief External Affairs Officer, Kettering Foundation joined Dan to discuss.

    From Kickoff to Final Whistle: USDA’s Super Bowl Food Safety Game Plan - Keep food safety at the forefront to ensure a penalty-free game day feast without foodborne illness. Jesse Garcia, USDA Food Safety Specialist shared some tips.

    Alzheimer's awareness and caregiving. Discussing the book: My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. With Marty Schreiber – former Governor of Wisconsin – Author, Alzheimer’s caretaker of his wife.

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    39 mins