The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism recently released their final report and recommendations. The commission was created and signed into law by Gov. Healey during the Summer of 2024 to address the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes occurring across the Commonwealth. David Freedman, one of Gov. Healey’s appointees to the Commission joined us to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations that chart a course for combating antisemitism “the Massachusetts Way".

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What are the current housing market trends and the 2026 predictions for mortgage rates and home prices? Lance Morgan, a financial expert and educator stopped by to discuss the current housing market and trends, the various types of mortgages like a 30-year mortgage compared to a 50-year mortgage, what trends he's seeing with Millennials and Gen Z looking to buy their first home or even forgoing home ownership, and more!

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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!

The Rise of Digital Parenting: How Remote Work & Screen Time can make an impact on parenting. Also how digital parentings comes into play now in custody battles.

Guest: Yonatan Levoritz – Attorney who practices family law

Biting cold persists. Another storm arrives Wednesday morning, leaving accumulating snow mainly west of Boston, with the city only seeing rain.

Guest: Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist

Let’s Rock Cancer! Concert to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Cancer Care Access Program. Night of live music raises funds for community-based cancer care at Dana-Farber on December 12th.

Guest: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, who is the Chief Clinical Access Officer at Dana-Farber

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is coming to Manchester, New Hampshire this week at the SNHU Arena Dec. 12-13 at 7:45 p.m!

Guest: Bob Mitchell – Pro bull rider participating in the event

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Dan asked listeners if they feel the Trump Administrations handling of the Venezuela boats is a good thing, or a bad thing. 

Be sure to check in with Nightside every night from 8 until midnight for guaranteed human discussions!

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According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, one-third of 500 voters surveyed said they considered leaving Massachusetts in the last year. Residents cited inflation, cost of living, health care costs, housing affordability, and taxes as their highest concerns. Dave Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, explained the results of this survey.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Senator Nick Collins continue to butt heads over Wu’s tax shift plan, which would shift the property tax burden from homeowners to commercial property owners. With residential property taxes expected to rise 13% next month, Wu is urging approval from Beacon Hill. Senator Collins outlines that Wu’s plan will burden the city’s economy by putting an increased strain on commercial developers who are already struggling to fill office spaces. Senator Collins checked in with Dan to discuss.

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We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!

This year, the market is flooded with new A.I. toys, and some of them may not be appropriate for all ages! U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s 40th Trouble in Toyland report.
Guest:  Rory Erlich, New Economy Campaign Associate with the Public Interest Research

With the holidays in full swing, so are the light decorations, candles, and ovens!  The Red Cross responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months.
Guest:   Jeff Hall, Regional Communications & Marketing Program Manager for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts

If you haven’t bought that Christmas Tree yet, Dave Morin has tips to pick out the best tree – If you’ve already got the tree up, learn about proper indoor care so it lasts throughout the new year!
Guest:   Dave Morin, Past President and Association Communications for the Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association

‘Tis the season to make everything merry and BRIGHT!  We all love seeing those holiday lights, but how much will it cost you this season?
Guest:   Kate Peters, Director of Residential Energy Efficiency for Eversource

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For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun! This week Dan asked everyone what their go-to comfort food is.

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The Archdiocese of Boston responds to Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham and their nativity scene that is displaying an "ICE was here" sign, condemning the display. The archdiocese says St. Susanna's "neither requested nor received permission from the archdiocese to depart from this canonical norm or to place a politically divisive display outside the church. The display should be removed, and the manger restored to its proper sacred purpose.” Dan discussed the latest.

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