NightSide With Dan Rea

Federal authorities say they foiled an ISIS-inspired plot to bomb the New York State Capitol and kill lawmakers, arresting 35-year-old Albany woman Jessica Bowie. Investigators say Bowie pledged allegiance to ISIS, surveyed the Capitol, sought help making a bomb, and was caught after taking possession of what she believed was an explosive device.

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A new Emerson College national poll finds President Trump’s approval at just 40%, with 56% disapproving, while Democrats hold an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot. The poll also finds 23% of voters identify as supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America, including 46% of Democrats. Dan discussed the results with Spencer Kimball, Director of Polling at Emerson College.

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The defense rested in the Lindsay Clancy trial after forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick testified that Clancy was “frankly psychotic” when she killed her three children. Prosecutors then called rebuttal witnesses, including psychiatrist Dr. Avram Mack, who said he found no evidence of psychosis or mania and believed Clancy could control her actions. Closing arguments are expected Monday or Tuesday, and Dan discussed the very latest, including the outpouring of support from people who gathered outside the courthouse to stand by Clancy.

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The Boston Globe has endorsed Rep. Seth Moulton over longtime Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic Senate primary, arguing that Moulton offers the leadership and generational change Massachusetts needs. Back in 2020, the Globe endorsed Markey in his primary against Joe Kennedy III, and Markey went on to win the nomination and reelection. Will the Globe’s endorsement make a difference this time?

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Continued conversation about how the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for Boston’s $325 million White Stadium redevelopment in Franklin Park. The court rejected a lawsuit seeking to stop the project, ruling that the stadium site is not protected parkland under state law. The project will transform the stadium into a home for Boston Legacy FC and a facility for Boston Public Schools athletics. Many remain concerned about its cost and impact on the surrounding park.

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for Boston’s $325 million White Stadium redevelopment in Franklin Park. The court rejected a lawsuit seeking to stop the project, ruling that the stadium site is not protected parkland under state law. The project will transform the stadium into a home for Boston Legacy FC and a facility for Boston Public Schools athletics. Many remain concerned about its cost and impact on the surrounding park.

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Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over the theft and sale of human remains donated to its medical school. Former morgue manager Cedric Lodge stole body parts and sold them to buyers in other states, exposing a disturbing underground market and raising questions about how the scheme went undetected for years. Can any amount of money make up for what happened here? Dr. Jack Porter, who donated his wife's body to Harvard, joined Dan to discuss. 

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Continued conversation about how Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is urging private property owners not to lease parking spaces or lots to ICE. The move comes amid growing tensions between Wu and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in Boston. Is the mayor overstepping her authority by telling private property owners who they can and cannot lease their property to? 

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is urging private property owners not to lease parking spaces or lots to ICE. The move comes amid growing tensions between Wu and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in Boston. Is the mayor overstepping her authority by telling private property owners who they can and cannot lease their property to?

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Former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown is making another run for the Senate, this time seeking to represent New Hampshire. The Republican and former U.S. ambassador is running in a crowded GOP primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. Brown previously ran for the same New Hampshire Senate seat in 2014, narrowly losing to Shaheen. He checked in with Dan for a discussion!

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