Continued conversation about how a Massachusetts man convicted of killing his 2-year-old son with a Wiffle ball bat in 1983 has been granted parole after spending more than 40 years behind bars. The state's Parole Board unanimously approved the release of 78-year-old Richard Mayes, whose previous five parole requests had been denied. The decision has reignited debate over whether people convicted of violent crimes should be eligible for release after serving decades in prison.

Continued conversation about how a Massachusetts man convicted of killing his 2-year-old son with a Wiffle ball bat in 1983 has been granted parole after spending more than 40 years behind bars. The state's Parole Board unanimously approved the release of 78-year-old Richard Mayes, whose previous five parole requests had been denied. The decision has reignited debate over whether people convicted of violent crimes should be eligible for release after serving decades in prison.

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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  Child Killer Granted Parole - Part 2

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The New York House primaries delivered major wins for candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, signaling that his progressive movement is gaining significant influence in New York politics. The results were widely viewed as evidence of the growing strength of progressive and democratic socialist politics in New York City and among the Democratic Party's left wing. Dan reviewed the results with Jeff Robbins, former U.S. Delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission.

The New York House primaries delivered major wins for candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, signaling that his progressive movement is gaining significant influence in New York politics. The results were widely viewed as evidence of the growing strength of progressive and democratic socialist politics in New York City and among the Democratic Party's left wing. Dan reviewed the results with Jeff Robbins, former U.S. Delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission.

Mamdani Scores Big

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Boston was the center of many of the protests, clashes, and battles that ignited the American Revolution and ultimately led to American independence. From the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord and finally Evacuation Day on March 17, 1776, the city played a pivotal role in the nation's founding. The Revolution in Boston helped shape the United States, and Dan talked with Dr. Nat Sheidley, President and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, about a unique experience at the Old South Meeting House that drops visitors into the heart of Revolutionary Boston!

Boston was the center of many of the protests, clashes, and battles that ignited the American Revolution and ultimately led to American independence. From the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord and finally Evacuation Day on March 17, 1776, the city played a pivotal role in the nation's founding. The Revolution in Boston helped shape the United States, and Dan talked with Dr. Nat Sheidley, President and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, about a unique experience at the Old South Meeting House that drops visitors into the heart of Revolutionary Boston!

Celebrating America's 250th

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A Massachusetts man convicted of killing his 2-year-old son with a Wiffle ball bat in 1983 has been granted parole after spending more than 40 years behind bars. The state's Parole Board unanimously approved the release of 78-year-old Richard Mayes, whose previous five parole requests had been denied. The decision has reignited debate over whether people convicted of violent crimes should be eligible for release after serving decades in prison.

A Massachusetts man convicted of killing his 2-year-old son with a Wiffle ball bat in 1983 has been granted parole after spending more than 40 years behind bars. The state's Parole Board unanimously approved the release of 78-year-old Richard Mayes, whose previous five parole requests had been denied. The decision has reignited debate over whether people convicted of violent crimes should be eligible for release after serving decades in prison.

Child Killer Granted Parole - Part 1

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/clips/dfdad3bf-c9b5-446d-8a66-b474005580dc/transcript

Child Killer Granted Parole - Part 2

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