We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

The Boston Dragons Senior Pro Pickleball Team – Upcoming event at Eleveno Pickleball at Patriots Place this Weekend.
Guest: Michael Tow – Owner of the Boston Dragons Pickleball Team


'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices.
Guest: Nick Neonakis – franchise expert - heads up The Franchise Consulting Company and The Great American Franchise EXPO. He's the author of “The Franchise MBA”


City of Boston Launches 2026 Swim Safe Boston Grant - $400,000 in funding available to help nonprofits expand free swim lessons to youth across the city.
Guest: Jose Masso - Chief of Human Services for the City of Boston


The government shutdown has created uncertainty and is entering the third-longest funding lapse in modern history. How does the shutdown impact the general public?
Guest: David Shapiro – Financial planner, Regional Director of Wealth at Johnson Brunetti

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