In this podcast during our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed the first two Measles cases confirmed in Massachusetts and speak with an epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center about what you need to know to stay safe and protected!

8:05PM: March opens with a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Tuesday! We’ll discuss how to best view and enjoy the eclipse!

Guest: Kelly Beatty - editor at Sky & Telescope magazine in Cambridge


8:15PM: Ignite the Night Fundraising Dinner for the Lexington Minuteman Coming Up Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Heritage Hall in Lexington.-The Lexington Minute Men, Inc. is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit completely run by volunteers captivated by honoring and re-creating the unique Lexington history and sharing it with the public, not just at Patriots’ Day but all year long.

Guest: Steve Cole – Captain Commanding of the Lexington Minuteman


8:30PM: National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2026. The week is devoted to informing consumers of their rights and educating the public about scam and ID theft prevention. You may have rights as a consumer you did not realize you had…

Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Boston’s Better Business Bureau 


8:45PM: State Public Health Officials Announce First Two Confirmed Measles Cases in Massachusetts this Year. What you need to know about the Measles to stay safe and protected.

Guest: Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center