NightSide With Dan Rea

In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including MA residents are not covered by this statute. Should the law be extended to all homeless MA women?

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In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including MA residents are not covered by this statute. Should the law be extended to all homeless MA women?

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In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including MA residents are not covered by this statute. Should the law be extended to all homeless MA women?

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8:05PM - Jason I. Comander, MD, PhD – Mass Eye & Ear - An Increase in patients being seen for post eclipse eye damage

8:15PM: Matt Kenslow on Unstoppable: Substitute Teacher With Autism Makes No Excuses

8:30PM: Dr. JJ Kelly – licensed clinical psychologist - Holy Sh*t, So This Is Anger?!: A Guide to Honestly Assess & Effectively Manage Explosive & Implosive Anger – Without Toxic Positivity

845PM: Dr. Leigh Richardson – Founder of the Brain Performance Center - Active religious practice, such as going to churches, synagogues and mosques, is linked to mental well-being, according to a growing body of research...

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Drug addiction is a nationwide problem felt in every corner and crevice of the country. Every community has been touched by it in some way. According to the CDC, 107,941 people died in 2022 because of a drug overdose. In comparison, the Vietnam war killed 58,000 Americans, the Korean war 33,000 Americans, and the war in Iraq killed a little more than 4,000 Americans. Dr. Claude Curran joined us to discuss the opioid epidemic.

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Drug addiction is a nationwide problem felt in every corner and crevice of the country. Every community has been touched by it in some way. According to the CDC, 107,941 people died in 2022 because of a drug overdose. In comparison, the Vietnam war killed 58,000 Americans, the Korean war 33,000 Americans, and the war in Iraq killed a little more than 4,000 Americans. Dr. Claude Curran joined us to discuss the opioid epidemic.

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The Biden Administration released its new proposal for student loan forgiveness. The Administration’s first attempt at widespread student debt forgiveness was shot down by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer. The revised plan includes relief for those with unpaid interest, along with those in repayment for 20 years. In your opinion, is cancelling student loan debt fair?

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This NightSide News Update started with  Jay Gonzalez, the new Curry College President who announces a new initiative focused on guaranteeing jobs to Curry students beginning with the current freshmen class!

And, Stephen Sayers, Author of 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die.

April is National Donate Life Month - Dr. Ben Oakes needs a kidney! Highlighting this local & his need for a kidney.

Plus, Nicole Yang,  Boston Globe Sports Writer on the NFL Draft coming up next week.


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Protesters like to block traffic, and Dan asked, "What would you do" if faced with such a situation?


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It seems every other week we discover a new way that scam artists or hackers can steal our information, whether that’s personally or professionally. Do you think your personal data is protected? Chris Hadnagy is an expert hacker and has made it his business to try and hack into your accounts, your security systems, and detect if you have any vulnerabilities. Hadnagy joined us on NightSide to answer your questions and give you tips for protecting your personal data!


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