You talk to anyone these days and they’ll tell you they’re “busy, busy, busy!” The never-ending family demands, career pressures, and stressors of everyday living are exhausting and creating burnout. Tonight, learn how to R-E-S-T with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

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Governor Maura Healey has filed her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. The plan includes a number of tax increases, a cap on charitable deductions, and a spending increase of about 7%. 

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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!

Dr. Simone Alicia, award-winning motivational speaker and international personal development expert explains how to cope with mass destruction, such as the case with the CA wildfires where people are experiencing losing their homes and all they have.


James Lee, President of the Identity Theft Resource Center discussed facing the App-ocalypse – How to Delete Apps to Protect Your Identity.

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher on trends in teen nicotine use and how it’s very popular. 8 percent of high schoolers (1.2 million teens) report that they use e-cigarettes.

Norbert Heuser - a health and wellness educator, entrepreneur, and author explains what is 5G technology? RFK Jr.’s Strong Stand Against 5G Dangers: What He’s Fighting For and How You Can Help Keep Your Family Safe.

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Continued discussion about the six-week Israel-Hamas ceasefire that is currently in effect. If all goes according to plan, dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed, while more aid flows in for humanitarian efforts. 

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A six-week Israel-Hamas ceasefire is currently in effect. If all goes according to plan, dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed, while more aid flows in for humanitarian efforts. Benny Sharoni, the Consul General of Israel to New England, joined Dan to discuss the current ceasefire and more!

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Since taking Office, President Trump has made it a top priority to crack down on illegal immigration. As part of Trump’s mass deportation efforts, ICE has been directed to conduct widespread sweeps throughout the U.S., including Boston. During a sweep in Boston, ICE Boston made multiple arrests of MS-13 gang members and murder suspects. We discussed the ongoing ICE sweeps with Boston City Council Member Ed Flynn.

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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!

Sean Collins – lawyer and expert in long-term care insurance claims joined Dan with valuable insights, practical advice, and an understanding of the systemic issues behind long-term care insurance policies.

College kids, an old drug, and why it's everywhere again…the concern about nitrous oxide. Michael Molthan – addiction expert explained it to Dan. 

Robert Borelli – former Gambino family crime member/associate and author of "The Witness: The Story of Robert Borelli and the NY Gambino Mafia Crime Family - A Life of Crime, Transformation, and Hope" chatted with Dan.

Major Michelle Mastrobattista checked in with the Thunder over New Hampshire (TONH) Air Show.

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This week marked the beginning of a new era in America, as President Donald Trump officially began his 2nd term in Office. Already the President has signed a blizzard of executive orders, some more controversial than others, and has wasted no time in getting his government up and running. Trump’s cabinet is already taking shape with its first member, Marco Rubio, quickly confirmed Monday evening to be Secretary of State. In addition, among some of Trump’s first actions has been a series of pardons, some of which Dan takes aim with.

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This week marked the beginning of a new era in America, as President Donald Trump officially began his 2nd term in Office. Already the President has signed a blizzard of executive orders, some more controversial than others, and has wasted no time in getting his government up and running. Trump’s cabinet is already taking shape with its first member, Marco Rubio, quickly confirmed Monday evening to be Secretary of State. In addition, among some of Trump’s first actions has been a series of pardons, some of which Dan takes aim with. 

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