Boston attorney Jim Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (who signed the Social Security Act into law) and former associate commissioner of the Social Security Admin. during the Clinton Administration, believes the Trump Admin. is “trying to hollow out Social Security” and “undermine confidence in the system” by weakening the agency that manages the program. Do you think the Trump Admin. is doing more harm than good to the Social Security Admin. or straightening it out for the better? Attorney Roosevelt 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!

April is Autism Acceptance Month. What the Northeast Arc does in helping individuals with disabilities and autism. Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO, Northeast Arc joined Dan.

Rumson’s Rum in Salem, MA! Eric Glass – Owner of Rumson’s Rum stopped by.

Bank of Mom & Dad: 50% of parents financially supporting adult children. Bill Dendy – Financial Strategist with Raymond James explained.

"Why You’re Unhappy: Biology vs Politics".  Dr. Loretta Breuning - Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University checked in.

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There have been more cases emerging of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting and detaining students and working professionals who have had their Visas revoked over engagement in activities that are “counter to our national interest or our foreign policy” or in some cases with no explanation given at all. Do you think the arrests are a violation of these individuals’ civil liberties? Are these detainments and potential deportations worth spending valuable political capital on?

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The Trump Administration’s plan to slash roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration staff raise concerns about how the cuts could hurt customer service and access to benefits. Will Social Security be around when you retire?

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The Trump Administration’s plan to slash roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration staff raise concerns about how the cuts could hurt customer service and access to benefits. Will Social Security be around when you retire?

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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!

Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter with what to know before Karen Read's retrial kicks off…

Are We Creating A Jobless Society? According to Bill Gates, within 10 years humans won't be needed 'for most things'. Faisal Hoque - AI Innovator & Technologist & author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI joined Dan to discuss.

European Green Crabs are invasive species inhabiting and destroying MA coasts – St. Ours Clam Broth found a way to eliminate their threat by eating them! Sharon St. Ours – Runs the Family Business & Created the new dehydrated crab broth from the invasive European Green Crabs joined Dan.

Jury Selection for Karen Read’s Retrial. Phil Tracy – Criminal defense attorney checked in with Dan.

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NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week, Dan has a two-part question. If you could just kick anyone out of the country, whom would it be? And, if you had unlimited funds and could move anywhere, where would you move to?

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Is napping good or bad for your brain? Are there any health risks of prolonged napping? Are you struggling to achieve good quality sleep? Dr. Patrick Porter, brain health and neuroplasticity expert, joined us to answer your questions about sleep and give tips and advice on how to improve sleep and achieve that optimal level of sleep for restoration. 

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In recent months, some energy customers have seen energy bills hit their wallets hard. Earlier in the month MA Gov. Healey launched an “energy affordability agenda” promising actions to slash energy bills over the coming years. There is a way energy customers have already been saving money on energy by using a government website called Energy Switch Massachusetts that allows residents to "shop around" for the best energy prices. There is a debate over whether MA should keep this consumer savings tool. Abby Foster, Vice President of Policy, and Advocacy for REAL (The Retail Advancement Energy League) 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!

Ryan Leak – Author & Keynote Speaker explained to Dan How To Work With Complicated People… 

The Dana Farber Marathon Challenge - goal of raising $8.5 million for the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Jack Fultz - 1976 Boston Marathon® Men’s Open Division Champion, has served as the team’s training advisor since the DFMC’s inception checked in with Dan.

World’s best two-wheel racers converging on Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for one action-packed race on Saturday, April 5, 2025. With Tristan Lane - 450SX Class racer.

Your Pet Can Meet the Easter Bunny This Weekend in Massachusetts! Lauren Dalis – Simon Mall Team Member- Director of Marketing and Business Development at Burlington Mall shared the details. 

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