



A Midterm Liability - Part 2
Continued conversation about how President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Ira…

A Midterm Liability - Part 1
President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks c…

A Personal View of Iran
Iran-born Jalil Mortazavi came to America in 1976 after losing his sight, overcoming challenges to learn English, earn university degrees, and build a career in theater, radio, and as a court interpreter. Now a freelance journalist, Jalil has written a book celebrating the people who helped him and…

Hope for Afghanistan
Jill Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working “boots on the ground” in Afghanistan, from USAID and anticorruption work to founding nonprofits focused on food security and self-reliance. After evacuating Afghanistan to protect her assistant from Taliban threats, Jill returned to Kabul and rema…

Checks for Convicts - Part 2
Continued conversation about how Massachusetts inmates accused of attacking correction officers have received millions of dollars in settlement payouts, raising questions about how these cases are handled behind prison walls. The Boston Herald reports that the settlements total about $6 million, ev…

Checks for Convicts - Part 1
Massachusetts inmates accused of attacking correction officers have received millions of dollars in settlement payouts, raising questions about how these cases are handled behind prison walls. The Boston Herald reports that the settlements total about $6 million, even as some of the inmates faced c…

From the Sea to D.C.
Tyler Macallister is a Republican candidate running for Congress in Massachusetts’ 9th District, challenging longtime Democratic Rep. Bill Keating. As a fisherman and Mattapoisett Select Board member, Macallister says his experience on the water gives him a firsthand look at the challenges facing S…

Officers Running on Empty
Boston is facing a growing public safety challenge as crime rises while an already understaffed police department struggles to keep up. With officers stretched thin and communities demanding more protection, questions remain about where the help will come from. Larry Calderone, president of the Bos…

20th Hour: Favorite Ice Cream Shop
For this 20th hour, Dan wanted to know about your favorite ice cream place. Not your favorite flavor, but where you go to get a tasty treat! Listen in!

Mangione Pleads Guilty - Part 2
Continued conversation about how Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to two stalking charges tied to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting that he shot Thompson in Manhattan. Mangione faces up to life in prison, but he still faces a separate murder case in Ne…