April 12, 2024

SE02:EP077

In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, with some storms potentially producing heavy rainfall. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies on Saturday and a return to mostly sunny conditions on Sunday and Monday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Friday morning. Next, we delve into local news, introducing a new segment where we feature guest contributors sharing their thoughts on the "State of the Union" for Boston sports. Today, we hear from Danny from Cape Cod, who expresses his frustration with Red Sox owner John Henry and the team's recent performance. We also explore the world of sports, examining the concerning rise of pitcher injuries in Major League Baseball and the debate surrounding its causes. We recap last night's Red Sox win over the Orioles and the Celtics' loss to the Knicks, and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Celtics. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the pivotal lawsuit between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which ended with a potential reconciliation and the possibility of a merger. In the business world, we explore Meta and Google's advancements into AI technology with the announcement of their own in-house AI chips, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the market. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we celebrate the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) reactor's breakthrough in fusion energy, extending plasma containment to a record-breaking 48 seconds. Finally, in entertainment news, we delve into Walton Goggins' acting career and his insights on finding humanity in his characters. We also discuss his new dual role in Amazon's "Fallout" and the possibility of reprising his role as Boyd Crowder in future "Justified" projects.