The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?

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The trial of Brian Walshe, the man accused of killing and dismembering his wife’s body, began Monday. Walsh has pleaded guilty to misleading police and mishandling a body but stands firm on the claim that he did not kill his wife. In Monday’s opening statement, the Defense team claims that Ana Walshe died from a “sudden unexplained death” and that Brian disposed of Ana’s body to protect his kids. We discussed this riveting case with Attorney Phil Tracey.

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

How to avoid getting arrested at airports & on airplanes. Basics that all travelers should know before entering an airport.
Guest: Jacqueline Goodman - Criminal Defense Attorney & Legal Analyst

China implemented new export controls to reduce the flow of critical rare-earth metals shipments to the United States, highlighting a key weakness in the U.S. military supply chain
Guest:  James Morrone Jr. – energy policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity

A rare group of Einstein portraits and historical artifacts, many signed by the scientist himself are up for auction starting today 12/1! - artworks by Hermann Struck, Lou Albert-Lasard, Max Liebermann, and others each capturing Einstein at a different stage of his life
Guest: Bobby Livingston – Executive Vice President of RR Auction

Plowable snow returns to Massachusetts Tuesday. What we can expect from the big storm expected to hit MA.
Guest: Brian Thompson – AccuWeather Meteorologist

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Have you ever wondered where certain words in the English language came from? Some were borrowed from other languages, others from people’s names, and some were even created to describe new inventions! Listen in, and learn the origins of common idioms, time words, sports words, and more, as Bradley speaks with Jess Zafarris, co-host of the podcast Words Unravelled.

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Which shopping experience will save you more? Black Friday used to be an exclusive, in-person, physical stores event, but now you can find those sales all over the internet! Then along came Cyber Monday, essentially competing with Black Friday, creating the question of which event will save you more money? Bradley was joined by Jared Watson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at NYU, who shared his expertise! 

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Don’t get scammed this holiday season! Bradley spoke with noted cyber security expert and trainer Robert Siciliano who offered advice on how to spot those Black Friday scams, fake websites, fake package delivery notifications, and more! Listen in!

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Bradley Jay hosted open lines so the listeners could share stories and ideas! Listen in!

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Continued conversation with Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, about the history of Thanksgiving and how they'll be celebrating America 250. 

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Plimoth Patuxet Museums features a 17th-century village, complete with timber-framed houses, kitchen gardens, livestock, and serves to educate the public about the early interactions between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. Bradley welcomed Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, to the program to chat about the history of Thanksgiving and beyond.

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