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

Who burned down St. Ambrose church in Dorchester?
Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter

2026 Best Cars for the Money
Guest: Alex Kwanten - U.S. News Autos’ Managing Editor

Escape the Technology Trap, Eliminate Stress, and Reclaim Rest. How constant digital stimulation dysregulates cortisol, the body’s master stress hormone, leading to chronic fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and strained relationships. 
Guest: Justin Hai - serial entrepreneur, product designer, and innovator whose career spans health, wellness, biotechnology, and consumer products. & Author of this book: Stress Nation: Escape the Technology Trap, Eliminate Stress, and Reclaim Rest

Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
Guest: Kelly Isenor – Director of Communications for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts