A bill to save AM radio being installed in new cars seems to be stalled, and must be passed before this Legislation session ends. What does AM radio mean to you? Dan Rea discussed!


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New York City recently legalized jaywalking. For many Bostonians, jaywalking almost seems like a way of life…how many people actually realize jaywalking is illegal? With a seemingly minor fine of $1 if caught jaywalking in Boston, is that worth law enforcement’s time? We heard listeners' thoughts on whether Boston should legalize jaywalking!

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Eight years after Massachusetts legalizes marijuana, the Cannabis Control Commission has unveiled three license types for the “social consumption” of marijuana. A hospitality license allows for stand alone lounges to consume on site, a supplemental license is for existing businesses to have adjoining space for consumption and a temporary license can be used for events that will permit smoking marijuana or ingesting cannabis products. The finalization of the cafes is still a ways off as regulations must be approved by the Legislature. Will pot cafes in MA come to fruition?

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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!

Bob and Pat Kuecker’s Coats for Kids program have donated thousands of winter coats to children and teens served by The Salvation Army from across the City of Boston. This year supporters donated more than 3,000 coats! Bob joined Dan to discuss the program.

Google’s annual look at the trillions of searches performed throughout the year. What were the top topics that fascinated the world? Justin Burr - Google trends expert has the answers.

Boston recognized among 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. What qualifies as having good maternal health care? Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., Health Data Scientist joined Dan.

Wanting to celebrate Christmas alone…They love their family. They just want to spend Christmas alone. Sydney Page – WaPo journalist checked in with Dan to discuss!

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A person of interest has been identified in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on gun charges and is being detained for questioning in relation to the NYC murder. Mangione was found in possession of multiple fake IDs, a face mask, a firearm, and a suppressor that appeared to match those used in the shooting, and a manifesto that criticized healthcare companies for "putting profits above care.”


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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested last week on federal public corruption charges and is accused of taking a $7,000 kickback. According to the indictment, Fernandes-Anderson is charged with wire fraud, theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and forfeiture allegations. In the wake of the indictment, Boston City Councilors are exploring the possibility of establishing an ethics committee. Should Councilor Fernandes Anderson resign?

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In November Governor Maura Healey signed the Physician Pathway Act into law. The measure aims to help fill primary care physician shortages in the state by offering a pathway to licensure for internationally trained doctors. Dan has some questions of his own about how this would work. Will MA residents have shorter waiting times to see a primary care physician? Dr. Deeb Salem, Senior Vice President for Academic Integration at Tufts Medicine, and former cardiologist and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, helped spearhead this initiative in MA. Dr. Salem joined Dan 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!

Steve McClatchy - author of "Leading Relationships: Build Meaningful Connections, Eliminate Conflict, and Radically Improve Engagement" talked about the “Great Detachment”! Gallup report released found employees actively looking to switch jobs at the highest rate since 2015, but aren't having much luck in a cooling job market, so are feeling stuck instead.

Chris Menta, partner at Crocetti’s outlet discussed the Butcher’s Employees Gather Hundreds of Toys Ahead of Their Toy Drive with Fire Department.

Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist warns of Trouble in Toyland: Watch out for this year's most dangerous toys!

Jack Wallace – FAFSA expert said FAFSA is officially open to students! Why students should fill out the FAFSA as soon as they can as well as helpful hints to make the process easy.

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Daniel Penny, the former U.S. marine who put a homeless man in a chokehold on the NYC subway after the man was acting “erratically,” was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.

We discussed the case and heard your reaction to the verdict.

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A person of interest has been identified in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on gun charges and is being detained for questioning in relation to the NYC murder. Mangione was found in possession of multiple fake IDs, a face mask, a firearm, and a suppressor that appeared to match those used in the shooting, and a manifesto that criticized healthcare companies for "putting profits above care.”


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