Marcel Vernon, the former CEO of the MCCA, was brought in to lead the organization with the goal of prioritizing inclusivity and equity after allegations of racial bias and discrimination publicly surfaced. Marcel resigned from his position just over a year after being on the job. The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion held a public hearing last week, which Marcel testified at, focusing on the MCCA’s efforts to curb issues related to racial discrimination. Marcel stopped by to discuss his year with the MCCA and why he chose to walk away.

Marcel Vernon, the former CEO of the MCCA, was brought in to lead the organization with the goal of prioritizing inclusivity and equity after allegations of racial bias and discrimination publicly surfaced. Marcel resigned from his position just over a year after being on the job. The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion held a public hearing last week, which Marcel testified at, focusing on the MCCA&rsquo;s efforts to curb issues related to racial discrimination. Marcel stopped by to discuss his year with the MCCA and why he chose to walk away.

NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch.” Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don’t think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional. 642427

NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch."

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Addressing The Reports of Racial Bias & Exclusion at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

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There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. What do you think? 

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country&rsquo;s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what&rsquo;s happening before the meeting. What do you think?&nbsp;

Tensions in Iran Part 2

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There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran’s social history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign relations, joined us to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran!

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country&rsquo;s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what&rsquo;s happening before the meeting. Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran&rsquo;s social history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign relations, joined us to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran!

Tensions in Iran Part 1

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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!


With the new year, comes new resolutions with people looking to lose weight…BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online.
Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston


Recap of the Patriots win over the LA Chargers as the Pats enter the postseason.
Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe sports reporter


There is growing demand across the country for high schools to prepare students to manage their finances in real life by making personal finance classes a requirement before graduating.
Guest: Billy Hensley - Ph.D., President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – a nonprofit focused on financial education


How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life’s essentials.
Guest: Dr. Doug Coward - Veterinarian and author of “In Healing Both Ends of the Leash”

 

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
 With the new year, comes new resolutions with people looking to lose weight&hellip;BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online. Guest:&nbsp;Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston
 Recap of the Patriots win over the LA Chargers as the Pats enter the postseason. Guest:&nbsp;Chris Price &ndash; Boston Globe sports reporter
 There is growing demand across the country for high schools to prepare students to manage their finances in real life by making personal finance classes a requirement before graduating. Guest:&nbsp;Billy Hensley - Ph.D., President and CEO,&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nefe.org%2Fabout%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobBrooks%40iheartmedia.com%7C3574e195daf04f418ccb08de52069b73%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639038385490984937%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NYAXGdhm43sfi8%2FrLSCpiets2es6R1IqNDfsUV4ZN2U%3D&amp;reserved=0">National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)</a>&nbsp;&ndash; a nonprofit focused on financial education
 How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life&rsquo;s essentials. Guest:&nbsp;Dr. Doug Coward - Veterinarian and author of &ldquo;In Healing Both Ends of the Leash&rdquo;
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Nightside News Update 1/12/26

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Addressing The Reports of Racial Bias & Exclusion at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

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