There is a student protest movement happening across the country over the Israel-Hamas war. Pro-Palestinian protests are being held at more than 40 campuses across the U.S. and in Canada, including Columbia University, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Tufts University, and more. Last evening 93 people were arrested at UCLA where fights broke out between rival protesters. We discuss the latest in the rise of student protests across the country.

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There is a student protest movement happening across the country over the Israel-Hamas war. Pro-Palestinian protests are being held at more than 40 campuses across the U.S. and in Canada, including Columbia University, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Tufts University, and more. Last evening 93 people were arrested at UCLA where fights broke out between rival protesters. We discuss the latest in the rise of student protests across the country.

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Ian Cain, the Quincy City Council President, is the latest challenger to Senator Elizabeth Warren. The 41-year-old who founded a startup incubator for blockchain technology, officially launched his Republican bid for U.S. Senate.  Ian Cain joined us on NightSide.

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We begin the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 

We start with WBZ Newsradio Reporter James Rojas and a warning about Roche Bros. latest retailer hit by credit card skimmers.

US Drug Control Agency to reclassify marijuana, and we get reaction from Gibran Washington CEO of Ethos – a cannabis dispensary company.

No Mow May - Some people will not mow their lawns in the spring as a way to encourage early season pollination. With Matthew Shepherd – Director of Outreach and Education for Xerces Society.

AI chatbots are taking over customer service, but most of us would rather wait for a human. Richard Weylman – Customer Experience Expert joined Dan Rea.

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As Donald Trump’s hush money trial continued today, the judge presiding over the case holds Trump in contempt for violating his gag order. It was Trump’s series of posts on Truth Social that earned him the $9k fine for the violation. We discussed the latest in Trump’s hush money trial.

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As Donald Trump’s hush money trial continued today, the judge presiding over the case holds Trump in contempt for violating his gag order. It was Trump’s series of posts on Truth Social that earned him the $9k fine for the violation. We discussed the latest in Trump’s hush money trial.

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Amidst rising breast cancer rates among younger Americans, a new guideline about breast cancer screening emerges from the US Preventive Services Task Force. The USPSTF now recommends women beginning at 40 years old should receive a mammogram every other year. The previous recommendation was that women should begin receiving biannual screenings at age 50. Candy O’Terry, radio personality and breast cancer survivor, joined Dan to discuss the new guideline and share her story.

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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. Aaron White of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism talked with Dan about the dangers of drinking in the summer.

Then, Loka Pandya says Laughter really is the best medicine! From easing back pain to keeping your heart healthy, experts share 6 surprising benefits of chuckling.

And Day 2 of the Karen Read trial with analysis from attorney Phil Tracy.

Finally, Bill Dendy – Financial Expert with Raymond James (a financial services firm) says raising a child in the US is getting even more expensive.

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The pro-Palestinian student protest encampment at Columbia University continues to draw national attention. Khymani James, a student leader in the pro-Palestinian movement was barred from campus after standing by a statement they made online that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” We heard your thoughts.

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The pro-Palestinian student protest encampment at Columbia University continues to draw national attention. Khymani James, a student leader in the pro-Palestinian movement was barred from campus after standing by a statement they made online that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” Boston Herald Columnist Jeff Robbins joined to discuss.

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The Karen Read murder trial in Massachusetts officially started. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The opening statements began where Read’s defense team made the argument that Read was framed and told jurors that the investigation into O’Keefe’s death was “shoddy and biased.” We discussed Day 1 of the Karen Read trial.

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