Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Who do you think will lead the U.S. Department of Justice? (If you guessed Pam Bondi, you're right!)
 
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Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Who do you think will lead the U.S. Department of Justice? (If you guessed Pam Bondi, you're right!)
 

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Back in 2023, during a changing of the guard at the MBTA, general manager Phil Eng set a plan in motion to eliminate 191 subway speed restrictions or slow zones by the end of 2024. Flash forward to now, as we near the end of 2024, there are currently only four remaining speed restrictions. However, the MBTA released a report today saying come next Monday, there will be no more Red Line slow zones. Brian Kane, the Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board joined us to discuss the latest at the MBTA!

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

Worcester Man to Embark on Four-Day, 154-mile Run Across MA to Support Hospitalized Children During Holidays. Our first guest was Dave Filar - 33-year-old diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in fifth grade - is a footwear designer known for his work with The Museum of Fine Arts, David Ortiz’s Children’s Fund, and Shawn Thornton’s Foundation.

Veteran Suicide rate emphasizes the importance of Face the Fight’s efforts to reduce veteran suicide. Patrick Murphy - former congressman and undersecretary of the U.S. Army & Face the Fight honorary committee chairman checked in with Dan. 

The latest skincare trend: Beef fat. Yes, beef fat. Is it good for your skin?  Dr. Danielle Dubin – Dermatologist with Mount Sinai had the answer for us!

Jim Montgomery’s message wasn’t getting through. But a big part of the Bruins’ problem is the roster. With Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sports Writer.

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Donald Trump’s defense attorneys are pushing for the judge who presided over his New York hush money trial and conviction to throw out the case, saying it would be "uniquely destabilizing to the country". Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office oppose a dismissal of the case and are open to pausing the case for the four years Trump is in office. Should Trump’s hush money case be dismissed or postponed?

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students?

*The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. All three teachers’ unions have been invited to join the conversation*

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students?

*The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. All three teachers’ unions have been invited to join the conversation*

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

8:05PM: Dr. Mark Longsjo – Licensed social worker & Program Director at McLean Hospital - 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their conditions worsened around the holidays.

8:15PM: Zoya Sattar - USDA Food Safety Specialist - Tools to reduce risk of listeria and foodborne illness during the holidays: How to properly dethaw a turkey, storing leftovers safely & preventing cross contamination.

8:30PM: Joshua Coleman - PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Bay Area and senior fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families - How soulmate parenting can lead to parent-child estrangement. What is soulmate parenting? Other types of parenting styles to know about.

8:45PM: Julie Bauke - President & Chief Career Strategist, The Bauke Group - Gen Z ditches resumes for TikTok videos to land jobs!

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics?

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For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics?

Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!