NightSide With Dan Rea

What’s the line between giving your growing children the independence they crave and need and what Massachusetts considers “child neglect”? Assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law Andrew Haile says MA’s murky laws are hindering parents from providing children with vital learning experiences. We also discussed a multitude of different topics as well. 
 

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What’s the line between giving your growing children the independence they crave and need and what Massachusetts considers “child neglect”? Assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law Andrew Haile says MA’s murky laws are hindering parents from providing children with vital learning experiences. Andrew joined us this evening to discuss his own story as a parent to growing children and the various MA child laws he’s discovered. We welcomed parents to call in and share how they have granted their kids independence.

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Across Massachusetts 40 hybrid traffic lights, or “pedestrian hybrid beacons” have been installed to help people safety crossroads. The lights aim to balance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow; however, many residents are still a bit confused about how the lights work. According to researchers at UMass Amherst 24% of drivers ran solid red lights during the "walk" phase and 65% drove through flashing red lights regardless of pedestrian presence. Most drivers either rolled through without stopping or remained stopped unnecessarily. Axios Boston reporter Mike Deehan covered this story about the hybrid beacons and joined us to discuss.

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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about lithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why.

New Rules Will Make Robocalls Impossible to Stop. Proposed FCC rule would eliminate the right to tell robocallers to stop calling.
Guest: Patrick Crotty - Senior Attorney with the National Consumer Law Center

Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, a Fascinating Exploration of More Than 300 Compelling Examples of Missing Historical Information That Humanity Can Learn From Today.
Guest: Jack Bialik – Author - background in electrical engineering, his professional journey took him from working for the U.S. Air Force to a long, impactful career at Motorola, and eventually to contributions in White House technology initiatives and humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

I Am The Other: Debating the Role of Islam in a Divided America
Guest: Bob Gary – Co-Author of the book

Lithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why…recent examples the Air China flight fire & dog chewing on a battery…
Guest: Dr. Louis Gritzo - chief science officer and staff senior vice president for commercial property insurer FM Global, a leader in property loss prevention and business continuity

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We continued our conversation on wild animals you've seen in your yard and or property and discussed President Trump's recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where they talked trade.

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This week Producer Lightning (Marita) had an unexpected guest pop by her house…a black bear! The fairly large sized bear was seen roaming around her suburban neighborhood in Southern NH. What's the wildest thing you've seen in your yard, on your property, or came across unexpectedly? This evening Lightning joined us on NightSide to share her story and take your calls!

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A group of Medford residents are challenging the Medford City Council over proposed zoning changes in the city. Some of those residents are now running to serve on the Medford City Council because they fear the proposed zoning changes would impact the character of Medford. We invited community members to join the conversation tonight.

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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the impact that Hurricane Melissa made in Jamaica and the Caribbean as it makes landfall in Cuba.

Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights.
Guest: MA state Rep. John Gaskey (2nd Plymouth)

Seasonal Depression/Affective Disorder & how it impacts people this time of year when daylight is minimized.
Guest: Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan – Psychiatrist at Tufts Medical Center

How Hurricane Melissa has impacted Jamaica as it makes its way up the Caribbean and makes landfall in Cuba…
Guest: Ken Mahan – Meteorologist for the Boston Globe

Trump predicts $2 gas prices 'pretty soon'
Guest: Rey "R.T." Trevino – Oil & Gas Expert - runs Pecos Country Energy, a privately owned oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth.

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Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely on SNAP benefits? Dan has an idea that could at least temporarily help those in MA who rely on SNAP benefits, why not use the roughly over $8 billion rainy day fund to help residents in MA who need assistance?

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Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely on SNAP benefits? Dan has an idea that could at least temporarily help those in MA who rely on SNAP benefits, why not use the roughly over $8 billion rainy day fund to help residents in MA who need assistance?

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