Kathy Schatzberg is Chris' guest on this week's "Something More." They discuss the Marathon Bomber case and specifically the death penalty option. Later on, Chris offers some financial planning perspective and advises listeners not to let fear get in the way of their planning. Other topics include the virtues of free trade and the Trans Pacific Partnership and a clip from economist Brian Wesbury's blog, "A Tale of Two Americas."

On this week’s Something More with Chris Boyd a thoughtful political discussion contrasting progressive & conservative views. 

Chris has an in depth discussion with State Senator and founder of Cape Air, Dan Wolf.  If we are in part a product of our experiences, then learning more about Dan’s past success in career and business, and his view of government’s role, can give insight into his political priorities.  Dan shares his progressive prescription for Massachusetts and beyond, recommending: increased minimum wage, infrastructure expenditure, a more progressive state income tax (more income = higher tax rates), stronger & better labor unions, and encouraging increased employee equity.

Following Mike Burton’s Slade Mortgage Minute, Chris interviews Stephen Moore, conservative economist and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former member of the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board.  The two discuss Moore’s 2012 book, “Whose the Fairest of Them All?: The Truth About Opportunity, Taxes, and Wealth In America”, which in many respects is a thoughtful conservatives response to many of the progressive priorities. 

Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage co-hosts this week's edition of Something More with Chris. They chat about the spring housing market and get down to the basics of the mortgage process. Debt ratios and credits scores are some of the topics which they examine. The second hour focuses on annuities and some of the hidden charges included in these products. Chris offers some ideas and solutions regarding annuities, including a special offer, the AMR Annuity Freedom program. 

Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust fill in for Chris on this week's edition of Something More. Jason has a jam packed lineup of guests, including Gary Friedmann, Brian Callow, Troy Renauld, Doug Butler, David Smith, and Bill Dion. Topics discussed include market outlook, stock picks, diversification, wealth management, portfolio construction, and goal based investing.

The Cape and Islands Heroes breakfast is coming up and Chris has Executive Director Hilary Greene and award recipient Conor Baron on the show this week. They talk about examples of heroes and then hear 11 year old Conor's story. Chris talks economic data, and then Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute and up to the minute news on reverse mortgages. Finally Mark Alliegro is in studio to discuss presidential politics with Chris. What do we want in a presidential candidate?

Chris welcomes Michael Cuggino of the Permanent Fund to Something More. They discuss market outlook and asset classes within the fund. Barbara Cotton, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Children's Museum, is here to talk about the 25th anniversary of the Museum and the Let It Grow Gala on March 28. Chris and his AMR colleagues Michael Perna and Seth Kaye offer market commentary, a discussion of the Fed meeting. the strength of the dollar, and alternative funds. Last, but never least, Mike Burton provides the Slade Mortgage Minute.  

Chris has Social Security guru Kurt Czarnowski on the show today to share his expertise and answer your questions. Always one of our most popular guests, Kurt has the answers to everything you always wanted to know about Social Security. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Mortgage minute, a discussion of the interest rate environment, and some news on upcoming information sessions. 

Chris is joined at the top of the show by his son, James Boyd, Miranda Martone, and Rinne Minshall of the Blue Falcon Theater Company to promote the Mashpee High School spring musical, Godspell. Show sponsor Attorney Susan Huettner is up next. Susan is a family law attorney. She and Chris discuss a client case study and the importance of being knowledgeable about the family finances in divorce situations. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to share valuable information about mortgage rates, reverse mortgages, the bond market, and news of some upcoming informational luncheons. To conclude the show, Herb Montgomery of the Montgomery Financial Group talks taxes, the economic outlook, and the jobs report with Chris.

Chris welcomes guests Marie Younger Blackburn and Heather Arrascue to Something More. These ladies are bringing the Driven Women conference to Cape Cod this week. Billed as Cape Cod's First Conference for Women, they have assembled an impressive lineup of guest speakers and panelists. Next up is Jamie Regan of Robert Paul Properties to talk about a market report that his company recently published and Cassidy Murphy, editorial director of the Warren Group, which published Banker and Tradesman. Mike Burton rounds out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

The men of AMR are featured on this week's edition of Something More. Chris is joined by colleagues Michael Perna and Seth Kaye for market observations and commentary. But first they are joined by Dave Augustinho of the Cape and Islands Workforce Investment Board, a local resource which helps monitor and improve the local workforce and economic data.