NightSide With Dan Rea

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide and opened the lines for comment on a few stories in the news - the death of a retired police officer who was mowed down on purpose while riding his bike, and the recent death of a New England Patriots fan after a physical altercation in the stands.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Actor/Author Christy Cashman joined Jordan to talk about her debut novel, The Truth About Horses. Through Cashman’s eyes, we learn a bit about how horses help heal the connection between a father and his daughter torn apart by tragedy.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Many Bostonians don’t know a lot about the man whom Faneuil Hall is named after! As one of Boston’s richest men, how exactly did he acquire his money? Joining Jordan to sort out the facts was Peter Drummey, Chief Historian and Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Mass. Historical Society.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Governor Maura Healey has announced that state agencies will no longer be purchasing products sold in single-use plastic bottles. The Healey administration outlined this is just one small step in addressing plastic pollution. Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer joined Jordan with more information.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

The rules have changed on the Senate floor...at least for attire. For the first time in centuries, business attire is out and business casual is in. Jordan discussed this change.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Emmy Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carmen Fields shared her new book with Jordan. Going Back to T-Town tells the story of her Tulsa-based musician father, Ernie Fields, who traveled from town to town, performing jazz and swing music during the Jim Crow era.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

As a tribute to her World War II veteran father, Judy Isaacson Elias founded Heroes to Heroes, which serves combat veterans who have attempted suicide or are on a path to self-destruction. Elias joined Jordan to tell her story and extend help to those in need.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Driving records which were once public are no longer. The Work and Family Mobility Act restricts the state from providing any information related to any MA license holder in an effort to protect their immigration status. Joining Jordan with more information was Boston Herald Reporter Chris Van Buskirk.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:

Morgan opened the lines so the listeners could share their weather stories - from hurricanes to blizzards...the lines were open!

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:

As ocean temps rise, will storms like Hurricane Lee increase? UMass Lowell Meteorologist Frank Colby joined Morgan to give an update on Hurricane Lee, answer weather and climate questions, and talk about what’s left this hurricane season and what could lie ahead for winter.