A Medford residential zoning proposal looks to change the zoning laws in the city. The proposal would allow for more housing developments, potentially changing the housing makeup of this bedroom community to Boston. Is that a good or a bad thing? What's included in the zoning proposal that has some concerned about overcrowding?

Highlighting InBoston Magazine and special upcoming feature of Dan Rea coming out in the magazine!
Guest: AnnMarie LaFauci – Editor of InBoston Magazine

 
Lizard on the loose in Webster! What the public needs to know about the 5 foot long water monitor lizard!
Guest: Gordon D. Wentworth, Jr. - Deputy Chief of Police Webster Police Department

 
Trump's latest demand: Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names back
Guest: Sheila Rondeau - marketing strategist and the CEO of MOGXP 

Renewed Push for CPR Graduation Requirement in Massachusetts Schools.
Guest: MA Senator Bruce Tarr

The latest in the ongoing Market Basket drama between the grocer’s board and top executives comes in the form of firings. Executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt, who were on NightSide just a little over a week ago, have now been fired by the company. Why? According to a public statement from the Market Basket Board of Directors, the two were fired for, “insubordination, making false and derogatory remarks about the company and people associated with it, and inappropriate communications with colleagues.” 

Dan wanted to know if you were still a supporter of Market Basket and asked what comes next?

The latest in the ongoing Market Basket drama between the grocer’s board and top executives comes in the form of firings. Executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt, who were on NightSide just a little over a week ago, have now been fired by the company. Why? According to a public statement from the Market Basket Board of Directors, the two were fired for, “insubordination, making false and derogatory remarks about the company and people associated with it, and inappropriate communications with colleagues.” Tom and Joe joined us to discuss the fallout!

Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft is trailing behind incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu in the city’s race for City Hall this Fall. A recent poll of likely Boston voters showed Kraft trailing Wu by at least 30 points. Can Kraft turn his campaign around and catch up to Wu? Josh Kraft joined Dan to talk about his campaign.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Head and Neck Cancers that are not as well known… Dr. Scharukh Jalisi - Chief of Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center checked in.

“Dirty Soda”, the latest viral drink craze! What is it? Kyle Bray – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter explained it to Dan.

13th annual Swim Across America Nantucket open water swim is Saturday, July 26, at Jetties Beach on Nantucket! Natalie Thompson – Swimmer/participant - a schoolteacher whose wife was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in 2019 stopped by.

Temps Raise in Greater Boston again hitting 90s as we get closer to the weekend. AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson had the details.

At the end of May, the Market Basket grocery company placed its CEO Arthur Demoulas and a handful of employees on paid leave to investigate rumors that Demoulas and allies may be planning a work stoppage or other disruptions. Suspended executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt were fired Tuesday after their appearance on NightSide last week. What's next for Market Basket?

According to residents in South Boston, rats are running rampant in their neighborhood! Residents describe seeing rats more regularly out and about during the daytime, not just at night. Earlier this year, Tufts University did a study that found a deadly type of bacteria called leptospirosis persistent among Boston’s rat population. With that additional health concern, some Boston City Councilors are pushing for an office specifically focused on pest control and appointing a "Rat Czar" to tackle this problem. Are you seeing an increase in rats in your neighborhood? Boston City Counselor Ed Flynn checked in.

Nearly three months after the death of 5-year-old Hyde Park resident Lens Joseph, who was struck and killed by a school bus while crossing the street, the family of Lens is still looking for answers. No one has been criminally charged in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Suffolk County district attorney’s office and Boston police. The family of the Hyde Park kindergartener has filed a lawsuit against bus contractor Transdev and former bus driver Jean Charles, alleging negligence. Dan asked the question, why don’t we know more about the investigation and driver?

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Heatwaves and high stress linked to poor eating habits and digestive strain. How do you eat in the heat for optimal health? Dr. Julie Gatza - Nutrition Expert, Chiropractic Physician and Founder of Florida's Wellness Institute discussed with Dan.

The “Gen Z stare”! What is it? Have you come across the stare yet? It’s that blank look Gen Zers are starting to give elders- well everywhere! From the workplace to the restaurant,  the trend has gone viral on TikTok. Steve Roop - AI and digital director at  Littlefield Agency stopped by.

One Third of Dual Income Couples Without Kids Are Going into debt for their pets! Rachel Barber – USA Today Personal Finance Reporter explained.

The exercise paradox and how studies have been done that show despite popular belief in the fitness world, burning more calories than you consume does not exactly help you lose weight! Erin Nystrom – Substack Writer and Fitness Enthusiast checked in.