For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Nightside's ever popular "What Grinds Your Gears?" topic is on the table this hour. What grinds your gears? 

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has been caught up in a public scandal after intimate photos between him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini surfaced. Both Vrabel and Russini are married to separate people. Vrabel addressed the media saying his “actions don't meet the standard I hold myself to". Despite the very public surfacing of these photos, is this a private matter or not? Vrabel announced he will not be with the team for Saturday's portion of the NFL draft; to spend time with his family...Does this scandal change your opinion about Vrabel as a coach or leader of the Patriots? Should fans care about this scandal?

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has been caught up in a public scandal after intimate photos between him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini surfaced. Both Vrabel and Russini are married to separate people. Vrabel addressed the media saying his “actions don't meet the standard I hold myself to". Despite the very public surfacing of these photos, is this a private matter or not? Vrabel announced he will not be with the team for Saturday's portion of the NFL draft; to spend time with his family...Does this scandal change your opinion about Vrabel as a coach or leader of the Patriots? Should fans care about this scandal?

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8:05PM: Everwild (a women’s mountain biking festival) invites female mountain bike riders of all skill levels to come out and participate in their mountain biking weekend May 1st-3rd! Hosted by Hale Education in Westwood, MA.

Guest: Jocelyn Bergeron -organizer of Everwild mountain biking festival at Hale Education, where she leads fundraising and strategic philanthropic partnerships. 

8:15PM: The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce warned Wednesday that a "distressing number" of young people are planning to leave the Greater Boston area, citing a new survey conducted for the business interest group.

Guest: Ella Adams – State House News Reporter

8:30PM: An inside look at a 50-year-old career advocating for animals, saving animals’ lives and helping to shape the regulations and laws pertaining to animals in Massachusetts.

Guest: Lt. Alan Borgal - Special State Police Officer who worked with the Animal Rescue League of Boston for 50 years! 

8:45PM: New Gallup data shows young people are less happy than they were a decade ago, with heavy social media use linked to lower life satisfaction and higher levels of stress and sadness…How young people or anyone, rebuild real human connections?

Guest: Mimi Nicklin - author of multiple bestselling books on empathy and human connection, with her newest title, The Connection Prescription, releasing this May

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was photographed with sports reporter Dianna Russini, causing a stir in the media. But do fans care? Should they care? Is it anyone else's business? Dan shared his insights on the situation. 

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Have you noticed with your weekly grocery shopping that the grocery bill seems to be higher than it was 5-6 years ago, yet you’re getting less food? A new analysis from InvestorsObserver tracked the price and package size of America’s most popular grocery brands across six years, from 2020 to 2026 and found the results to be surprising… The average American family of four is spending $741 more a year than in 2020 for the exact same groceries. Additionally, four of America's most beloved brands: Frosted Flakes, Doritos, M&M’s, and Cheerios quietly shrank their packages while raising prices…Have you experienced shrinkflation over the last 5-6 years?

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Have you noticed with your weekly grocery shopping that the grocery bill seems to be higher than it was 5-6 years ago, yet you’re getting less food? A new analysis from InvestorsObserver tracked the price and package size of America’s most popular grocery brands across six years, from 2020 to 2026 and found the results to be surprising… The average American family of four is spending $741 more a year than in 2020 for the exact same groceries. Additionally, four of America's most beloved brands: Frosted Flakes, Doritos, M&M’s, and Cheerios quietly shrank their packages while raising prices…Have you experienced shrinkflation over the last 5-6 years? Sam Bourgi, a senior analyst at Investors Observer joined us to discuss their analysis! 

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8:05PM: It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, which aims to protect roadside workers as construction season ramps up. A look at MA’s Slow Down, Move Over law, which according to AAA research, many drivers don’t understand the law. We'll discuss what you need to know…

Guest: Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast 

8:15PM: Are School Cell Phone Bans A Solution or a Symptom?

Guest: Christine Miles - a leading psychologist, author of the critically acclaimed book: What is It Costing You Not To Listen and founder of The Listening Path (The first scalable system for teaching listening as a foundational skill)

8:30PM: Oil soars as U.S. and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz control.

Guest: Jay Young - Founder & CEO, King Operating Corporation 

8:45PM: A Millionaire Mascot Is Dividing a Wealthy Massachusetts Town! Lenox is considering scrapping its high school’s nickname and Monopoly-man avatar. It’s sparked a generational rift…

Guest: Owen Tucker-Smith – Wall Street Journal Reporter

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As the war with Iran continues, President Trump extended the cease-fire for now. Do you agree with this decision, or should the President change strategies? 

Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates on this continuing story.

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As the war with Iran continues, President Trump extended the cease-fire for now. Do you agree with this decision, or should the President change strategies? 

Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates on this continuing story.

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