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CBS Morning had author Ta-Nehisi Coates on to discuss his new book regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Host Tony Dokoupil questioned Coates on his pro-Palestine stance, leading to a heated but respectful conversation. After the segment, controversy began to spring up from within CBS regarding this exchange. Dan discussed the situation further.

This week the world learned the sad news that MLB pitcher Luis Tiant died at the age of 83. Once called, the “Fred Astaire of baseball,” the Cuban born player was charismatic, enthusiastic, and vibrant. Tiant won 122 games for the Red Sox over eight seasons. He was a Fenway Park favorite for his “infectious spirit.” We honor and remember the legendary Luis Tiant.

The Commonwealth has released information that Massachusetts has seen a 34.6% spike in EBT cards over the last year. The state now has 2.6 million EBT card holders in a state of almost 7 million residents. That info was discovered through a freedom of information act request by Taunton City Councilor Kelly Dooner. Kelly joined us to discuss this information and the growing calls for an audit of the MA Department of Transitional Assistance.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What you need to know with Oncologist Dr. Harold Burstein

Remembering the Legendary Red Sox Player Luis Tiant with President & CEO of El Mundo Boston Alberto Vasallo

Hurricane Milton making landfall down in Florida – the latest on the storm as it’s hitting Florida! with meteorologist Matthew Belk

Befree Clothing Co. a local adaptive clothing company, is donating some of their clothes to a local fashion show to highlight individuals with disabilities in Every Body Belongs Fashion Show with co-founder of Befree (one of two moms who started this company) Nicole Puzzo

A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Massachusetts likely voters, reveals a majority favor Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for president, want to eliminate the MCAS requirement to graduate and allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. We discussed!

A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Massachusetts likely voters, reveals a majority favor Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for president, want to eliminate the MCAS requirement to graduate and allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. We speak to David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center about these results!

Ballot Question 2 in Massachusetts asks the voters whether a passing MCAS score should be a graduation requirement for public school students throughout the state. The MA Teachers Association, who have been on NightSide recently to discuss Que. 2, is the main proponent of the ballot question. State officials oppose the ballot measure and support a “state standard” for graduation. Matt Hills, vice-chair of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education joined Dan to discuss!

Beyond the Ring: What the World of Dog Shows Can Teach Us All with guest Kelly Marquis - certified life and business coach, nationally acclaimed dog show handler, and author of the new book, Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs.

Space weather! What are solar storms and how do they affect how we see things like Northern Lights? (Which some are predicting might be visible in some states including parts of New England this weekend) with guest Shawn Dahl – Space Weather Expert with the National Weather.

Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts - This Year’s Theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You” with guest State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.

FTX cleared to repay billions in assets to customers after bankruptcy plan approval. How will this affect Bitcoin? with guest: Adam O’Brien – CEO of Bitcoin Well

Monday was the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas. Roughly 1,200 men, women and children were slaughtered by the terrorist group Hamas in what is being called the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Oct. 7th attack not only unleashed a year of war in the Middle East but sparked political unrest in the U.S. and areas around the world. We remember the horrible attack, and its consequences still felt today.

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Monday was the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas. Roughly 1,200 men, women and children were slaughtered by the terrorist group Hamas in what is being called the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Oct. 7th attack not only unleashed a year of war in the Middle East but sparked political unrest in the U.S. and areas around the world. We remember the horrible attack, and its consequences still felt today.

Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!