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

Alex Ovechkin continues to move close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! Will he do it tonight? With John Decker – iHeart Media White House Correspondent – from the Capital One Arena.

In response to rising gang violence and youth homicide rates in Boston in the 1990s, Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) created a program called Youth, Purpose, and Partnership (YPP). The program is still thriving and has an upcoming talent showcase on Friday April 11th! With Dalinda Ifill‑Pressat, Communications Director for Children's Services of Roxbury.

Red Sox Home Opener – What occurred including the honoring of the 1975 Red Sox World Series Championship Team that includes Luis Tiant. With Dan Shaughnessy – Boston Globe Sports Columnist.

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association Optimism Walk! Jordan Rich is leading his team called: Jordan’s Trailblazers and raising funds! With Jordan Rich – Longtime broadcaster for WBZ NewsRadio. If you'd like to donate to Jordan's walk, you can do so here: APDA 2025 Massachusetts Optimism Walk

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