Is politics ruining relationships in your life? How so? A recent study done by PNAS Nexus found that 37% of Americans reported losing a relationship with a friend, family member, romantic partner, or coworker because of political differences. That’s roughly four in ten adults who say politics ended a relationship in their life. We continued the topic and asked you how politics have impacted the relationships in your life.

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Is politics ruining relationships in your life? How so? A recent study done by PNAS Nexus found that 37% of Americans reported losing a relationship with a friend, family member, romantic partner, or coworker because of political differences. That’s roughly four in ten adults who say politics ended a relationship in their life. Aaron Perlut, author of “The Death of Compromise,” who authored a book on this very topic, joined us on NightSide as we asked you how politics have impacted the relationships in your life.

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A new bill is being proposed in Massachusetts by MAPLE, the MA Association for Professional Law Enforcement. The law would require applicants to the state’s police forces complete 60 college semester credits in a criminal justice, police science, or other degree approved by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Currently, officers are required to have a high school diploma or GED. Do you think the proposed law is a good idea? Why or why not? Dennis Galvin, MAPLE President & a retired state police major, joined us to discuss.

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8:05PM: The 43rd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl to support lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4 from 12 to 8 p.m. at a new location - 88 Seaport Boulevard in Boston’s Seaport District.

Guest: Caitlin Fink - Vice President of the Jimmy Fund 

8:15PM: Massachusetts rideshare drivers become first in U.S. to unionize.

Guest: Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter 

8:30PM: The latest Boston Red Sox sports news.

Guest: Dan Watkins – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor 

8:45PM: Every year 2 million kids are bitten by a dog, with 1 million being a family pet that often kids either squeeze or don't know how to interact with…Local children’s book author wrote a new book, “Pet Safety with Lola & Sophie” to help children learn safe, positive interactions with pets while also encouraging kindness and empathy toward animals.

Guest: Christine Devane – Children’s Book Author & former teacher, Mom of 3 and advocate of rescue dogs

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As U.S. motorists face some of the highest gas prices in years, with the national average already at $4.56 per gallon and forecast to average $4.80 between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we ask you, are you changing your summer travel plans? How so? Are you taking smaller day trips or doing a staycation rather than one big extended vacation somewhere? Listeners checked in with their thoughts and plans.

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As U.S. motorists face some of the highest gas prices in years, with the national average already at $4.56 per gallon and forecast to average $4.80 between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we ask you, are you changing your summer travel plans? How so? Are you taking smaller day trips or doing a staycation rather than one big extended vacation somewhere? Listeners checked in with their thoughts and plans.

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Whether you like her or dislike her, Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has had quite a popularity streak in state politics and in local media for her ongoing and outspoken legal battle to audit the State Legislature. The Auditor has transcended party lines and gathered a unique support group in her quest to challenge political insiders in her own party over an issue 72% of MA voters tasked her with. Diana checked in to react to a Boston Globe article that was released Tuesday, characterizing her legislative audit as “divisive.”

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8:05PM: MA bill proposes that aspiring police officers receive the equivalent of an associate’s degree before they can be sworn in.

Guest: Colleen Cronin – Boston Herald Reporter 

8:15PM: NASCAR racer and superstar Kyle Busch recently died of sepsis at the age of 41 shocking the world. What exactly is sepsis and what causes it?

Guest: Dr. TJ Faugno (pronounced: pronounced: FOG-no) - Critical Care Intensivist at Tufts Medical Center 

8:30PM: New data/survey shows nearly half of hiring managers will train AI instead of hiring 2026 college grads…what do these findings mean for the Class of 2026 and what can young workers do about it?

Guest: Julia Toothacre - Chief Career Strategist at ResumeTemplates.com - spent more than a decade coaching college students and early-career professionals 

8:45PM: This week’s weather forecast after a long rainy Memorial Day Weekend…

Guest: Jon Feerick – AccuWeather Meteorologist

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Those home-delivered meals are certainly a lifesaver in a pinch, but if you’re someone who relies on them regularly, due to a heavy work schedule or lack of cooking skills, they can quickly become mundane. We talked about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA.

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Those home-delivered meals are certainly a lifesaver in a pinch, but if you’re someone who relies on them regularly, due to a heavy work schedule or lack of cooking skills, they can quickly become mundane. We talked about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA.

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