Keeping Communities Safe. This year, out of a group of 5,000 district attorneys across the country, Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett was named the National District Attorneys Association’s Distinguished Chief Prosecutor. Blodgett has established programs to keep people out of the criminal justice system and believes in providing non-violent offenders with services and treatment in lieu of traditional prosecution. DA Blodgett joins Dan to discuss the importance of prosecutors being given the tools necessary to keep their communities safe.
Remembering WBZ-TV MeteorologistBruce Schwoegler. Former WBZ-TV Meteorologist Bruce Schwoegler has died at the age of 80 years old. Schwoelger was a weather icon in Boston for over 30 years greeting viewers on air with a positive attitude and infectious sense of humor. Dan is joined by longtime WBZ-TV News Anchor Jack Williams to reflect on their time working with Schwoegler. Call in with your fond memories of watching Bruce!
Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. Senate has passed a sweeping $430 billion bill that intends to fight climate change, raise corporate taxes, and lower prescription drug costs. One of the big takeaways from the Inflation Reduction Act is that it will give the IRS billions to increase enforcement and allow for the hiring of 87 thousand new agents. Dan dives into what’s included in the Act and welcomes your thoughts!
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