NightSide with Dan Rea - Rundown for October 11, 2022

From Police to Fire… The city of Boston is seeing a growing number of police officers leaving the force to pursue a career as a firefighter instead. Why? Boston Police Patrolmen’s Assoc. Pres. Larry Calderone says the fire department offers “Great wages. Great working conditions. No forced overtime. A great quality of life and, arguably, greater respect.” Does the dwindling number of police worry you?

Dangerous Social Media Challenges. Viral social media challenges such as the Tide Pod challenge or the Nyquil chicken challenge have taken the world by storm and caused great concern for parents and health experts alike. The need for affirmation on social media heightened by peer pressure has led to many injuries and even deaths. Psychiatrist Dr. Debra Atkisson joins Dan to discuss.

Support For Ukraine. In recent days Russia has conducted brutal airstrikes aimed at Ukrainian civilians that left dozens wounded and killed. During an emergency G7 meeting, Ukrainian President Zelensky asked leaders for help establishing an “air shield” to protect Ukraine from more devastating airstrikes. Reports say that Pres. Biden has vowed air defense systems for Ukraine. Tonight, your response.

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