OA On Air

This week on OA on Air, Beth Zwick of the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation joins us to talk about the partnership with Northeast Arc and the upcoming Arc Tank competition that is seeking innovative proposals to help individuals who are aging with autism, an issue of growing concern for families and health care professionals alike. In 3-2-1 GO, the OA digital team Shakeir Gregory and Ashley Lokken joins Cosmo to talk about the #storrowed phenomenon and how smart phones may be ruining an entire generation. In addition, Marshall Hook of 98.5 the Sports Hub joins us to talk SPORTS! In 2 minutes with Tom, Tom and Cayenne talk about Labor Day.

This week on OA on Air Cindy Paisner, Director of Community Relationships from RR Auction joins us to talk about the upcoming rarities auction and public appraisal event on September 21st at the Omni Parker House right here in Boston. In 3-2-1 GO, Ashley Lokken takes over for Cayenne Isaksen and talks with Cosmo about the violence of video games and the myth around paper straws. Also on 3-2-1 GO is Paul Lonergan of Congress Wealth Management - he speaks with Cosmo about his company's expansion to the west coast. In 2 Minutes with Tom, Tom speaks the Trump Administration's rollback on the environment.

It's a FanExpo Boston takeover here on OA on Air this week in honor of the exciting 3-day event that will be held this weekend at the Boston Convention Center! We talk to FanExpo Boston Vice President, Andrew Moyes, Director of Cosplay, Pat Covey, and legendary comic creator, Todd McFarlane. Tune in!

This week Columnist from MarketWatch Brett Arends joins us to talk about the recent GateHouse Media/Gannett deal and the ongoing troubles facing the newspaper industry. In 3-2-1 GO Cosmo and Cayenne discuss the tiny home movement, ad agencies struggles for local business in Boston, AND why it is incredibly revolting to take your shoes off on an airplane. In 2 Minutes with Tom, Tom O'Neill mourns the lost lives of the shooting victims in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio and expresses why America desperately needs gun control.

This week VP Lindsay Toghill joins us to talk about the FY20 State Budget. In 3 2 1 GO Cosmo and Cayenne discuss UMass journalism and the free press, the Capital One data breach, and Mass PRIM as one of the top private equity funds in America. In 2 Minutes with Tom, Ben Josephson takes over to express his excitement about the Pan-Mass Challenge that he will be participating in this weekend.

This week, Suzanne Morse talks with Kathryn Boston and Attorney Jay Ellwanger about sexual harassment in the medical device sales industry and how the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund is supporting Katie’s lawsuit against her former employer.

Plus, Cosmo and Cayenne on the 9/11 Compensation Fund, and Cape Cod's "Hell Week". And we're joined by OA Digital Team Shakeir and Ashley to discuss the FaceApp paranoia.

Finally, Tom discusses the UK's new PM, Boris Johnson.

This week Cosmo is joined by Harry Booras, the founder of the legendary Channel rock club to talk about the club's origins, best acts, and infamous end. Harry has his own podcast, The Channel Story https://thechannelstory.com/ where you can learn all about the famous venue in great detail. Make sure to catch up in time for Episode 5!

Plus, we're joined by SVP Peter Goelz, OA's resident aviation expert, who talks about his recent New York Times Op-Ed on the failure of leadership surrounding the Boeing 737MAX crisis.

Plus, Apollo 11 turns 50, how we beat the heat, and Tom discusses "The Squad" in Congress.

OA on Air is back this week with 2 great interviews! First, Cosmo and Cayenne sit down with author Rich Rubino to discuss his newest book "American Politics on the Rocks: The Bizarre Side of American Politics", and he shares some hilarious anecdotes. Then, Cayenne talks with Laura Alix, a reporter for American Banker, about a wide range of trends and topics in the banking industry. Finally, Tom discusses the Trump Administration's ongoing attacks on immigrants.

This week Cosmo sits down with Greg Ryan of the Boston Business Journal to talk about a special report on the state of elevator safety in Massachusetts. PLUS, the Arc Tank is gearing up for its 3rd competition and seeking innovative ideas to help improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and autism? Find out more as Ann Murphy talks with our guests Jo Ann Simons, President and CEO of Northeast Arc and Nick Savarese, Executive Director of the Flutie Foundation.

In 321 GO Cosmo and Cayenne talk about the Great White Sharks that have been appearing on the Cape’s beaches PLUS the Boston-based Wayfair walkout. Lastly, in two minutes with Tom, he and Cayenne give their thoughts on the Democratic Debates.

This week Cosmo and Ben sit down with Forbes writer Walter Pavlo to discuss the imminent opening of the Encore Casino in Revere. Cosmo also sits down for a conversation with Chris Faraone of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism and Dig Boston, and reporter and wearer-of-many-hats Nate Homan, to discuss citizen journalism around the Commonwealth, and the new Joint Committee on Community Journalism in the State House. PLUS, Cayenne and Cosmo dish on the Minihane-Curtatone drama, and our digital team of Shakeir and Ashley stop by to discuss why Trump is already spending so much money on Facebook ads, and what that means more broadly for the election. Finally, Tom talks MBTA woes.