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

Graduation Framework Recommends New High School Tests
Guest: Sam Drysdale – State House News Reporter

Why Customer Service Is Designed NOT To Serve Customers! The real reasons behind long hold times, dead-end chatbots & disempowered agents.
Guest: Amas Tenumah - MBA, author of the new book, HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service, is a former customer service executive

Is online shopping a recipe for identity theft? How consumers can stay protected.
Guest: Michael Bruemmer - VP of Global Data Breach Resolution at Experian

Is 12 Too Young For A Cell Phone? New study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Pediatrics found that kids with a smartphone by age 12 face an increased risk of developing depression, sleep problems and obesity.
Guest: Dr. Catherine Athans – psychologist & author

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The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community engagement.” What suggestion do you have for a new state flag and seal? 

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The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community engagement.” What suggestion do you have for a new state flag and seal? 

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LaMar Cook, the former deputy director of Gov. Healey's western Massachusetts office was charged with cocaine trafficking and firearms charges in late October, after authorities seized 18 pounds of cocaine addressed to his Springfield office. Lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates alike, including gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy, have been calling for answers regarding LaMar’s hiring process. Mike Kennealy 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!

Boston’s Housing Market Has Become Unaffordable
Guest: Andrew Mikula - senior housing fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and chair of Legalize Starter Homes

According to a new Monster.com survey, 47% of U.S. workers have engaged in revenge quitting.
Guest: Jon Bowerman – entrepreneur, self-taught developer and cofounder of Stealth Consulting

Young Americans are increasingly planning for retirement by investing in the stock market while putting off homeownership.
Guest: Ron Glasgow - financial strategist and heads up Glasgow Investment Solutions

TSA to charge $45 fee for travelers without proper ID
Guest: Andrea Sachs – Travel reporter for WaPo

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The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?

*Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied our invitation to join the conversation* 

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The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?

*Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied our invitation to join the conversation* 

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The trial of Brian Walshe, the man accused of killing and dismembering his wife’s body, began Monday. Walsh has pleaded guilty to misleading police and mishandling a body but stands firm on the claim that he did not kill his wife. In Monday’s opening statement, the Defense team claims that Ana Walshe died from a “sudden unexplained death” and that Brian disposed of Ana’s body to protect his kids. We discussed this riveting case with Attorney Phil Tracey.

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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!

How to avoid getting arrested at airports & on airplanes. Basics that all travelers should know before entering an airport.
Guest: Jacqueline Goodman - Criminal Defense Attorney & Legal Analyst

China implemented new export controls to reduce the flow of critical rare-earth metals shipments to the United States, highlighting a key weakness in the U.S. military supply chain
Guest:  James Morrone Jr. – energy policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity

A rare group of Einstein portraits and historical artifacts, many signed by the scientist himself are up for auction starting today 12/1! - artworks by Hermann Struck, Lou Albert-Lasard, Max Liebermann, and others each capturing Einstein at a different stage of his life
Guest: Bobby Livingston – Executive Vice President of RR Auction

Plowable snow returns to Massachusetts Tuesday. What we can expect from the big storm expected to hit MA.
Guest: Brian Thompson – AccuWeather Meteorologist

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Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide:

Have you ever wondered where certain words in the English language came from? Some were borrowed from other languages, others from people’s names, and some were even created to describe new inventions! Listen in, and learn the origins of common idioms, time words, sports words, and more, as Bradley speaks with Jess Zafarris, co-host of the podcast Words Unravelled.

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