NightSide With Dan Rea

President Donald Trump's 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran has been released. The interim agreement includes an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, and gradual sanctions relief and expanded economic activity for Iran. Dan broke down the agreement and explained its key elements.

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Continued conversation about how the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has removed a proposed income tax cut from the November ballot, ruling that a summary of the measure issued by Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office was misleading. The initiative would have lowered the state's flat income tax rate from 5% to 4%, but the court found that voters were not properly informed that the change would also affect taxes on long-term capital gains. Should the proposed tax cut have remained on the ballot for voters to decide?

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has removed a proposed income tax cut from the November ballot, ruling that a summary of the measure issued by Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office was misleading. The initiative would have lowered the state's flat income tax rate from 5% to 4%, but the court found that voters were not properly informed that the change would also affect taxes on long-term capital gains. Should the proposed tax cut have remained on the ballot for voters to decide?

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Trial attorney John Deaton's Senate campaign is built around the idea that Massachusetts needs an independent voice and a break from career politicians. He argues that Washington was "never meant to be a career." Deaton often highlights his working-class background and says his goal is to help people who feel ignored by the political system. Massachusetts Republican Senate candidate John Deaton joined Dan for a discussion.

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Continuing the discussion about how things Americans consider ordinary and routine can be surprisingly fascinating to international visitors, Dan asked listeners what they like best about America!

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Federal authorities say they disrupted a planned mass-casualty attack targeting the UFC event at the White House, arresting five suspects before the plot could be carried out. Investigators allege the multi-stage assault would have involved explosive-laden drones and snipers. The FBI learned of the scheme after the mother of one of the suspects alerted authorities to concerns about his behavior and online activity. Dan discussed the latest developments in the case.

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What Americans consider ordinary and routine can seem surprisingly fascinating to international visitors. Everyday conveniences we often take for granted—such as ice makers and sprawling supermarkets—can be eye-opening for many travelers. World Cup visitors are going viral for their takes on ordinary American life, and Dan shared some of their favorite discoveries as he talked with Dr. Rachel Fu, Professor of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management at the University of Florida.

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Efforts are underway to make AI literacy accessible to all K–12 students, regardless of background. Schools, nonprofits, universities, and technology companies are investing in AI literacy programs, teacher training, open educational resources, and free software to help ensure that students in public schools have access to the same opportunities as their private-school peers. Dan was joined by Jeff Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of Day of AI, and Katie Everett, Executive Director of the Lynch Foundation, to discuss the AI education gap and efforts to close it.

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Dan began the hour with a tribute to Eddie Andelman, then opened the phone lines for discussion of other topics.

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Which candidate impressed you most? Dan recapped the John Deaton–Seth Moulton pre-primary debate and opened the phone lines for your reaction. Did either candidate change your mind?

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