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

Americans are Feeling a ‘Habenula Hit’ Post-Election: A Biological Response Fueling Stress and Motivation Loss. Dan spoke with Dr. Kyra Bobinet.

What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season, said Matt Pepin – Boston Globe Sports Editor.

Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head. Dan got clarification from Dr. Dan Daneshvar - Mass General Brigham brain injury specialist and senior author of the study.

Mass Lottery is hosting a holiday toy drive at the claim centers across the state & new Celtics lottery ticket coming out next week – holiday lottery tickets. Christian Teja – Director of Communications for the MA State Lottery Commission checked in with Dan.

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