Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide

On Friday, the Pentagon began releasing a new batch of files on UFOs that had never been available to the public previously. The release comes as part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to "maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files.” We asked you about your thoughts on UFOs. Have you ever seen one? We will also dive into local lore about UFO sightings right here in New England!

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Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide

In the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an expedition vessel where so far, there are nine confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths; it recalls the idea of traveling by ship in general. Some travelers swear by cruises, saying it’s the best type of vacation to take, whereas others would never step foot on a cruise. Do you think cruises are worth it? Would you ever go on a cruise? Why or why not? If you have gone on a cruise or long-term boat expedition, would you go again? 

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Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide

In the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an expedition vessel where so far, there are nine confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths; it recalls the idea of traveling by ship in general. Some travelers swear by cruises, saying it’s the best type of vacation to take, whereas others would never step foot on a cruise. Do you think cruises are worth it? Would you ever go on a cruise? Why or why not? If you have gone on a cruise or long-term boat expedition, would you go again? 

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Here on the 16th hour of the week, Dan opened up the phones to any topic listeners wanted to discuss. It's the rare Caller's Choice hour! 

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Award winning Boston photojournalist Bill Brett joined us on NightSide to discuss the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps and his latest book, Boston Veterans Appreciation. His book highlights powerful and inspiring local stories of Bostonians who served our country. Listen to this podcast for an hour devoted to veterans with a focus on local appreciation for our own residents!

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Congressman Seth Moulton is running against incumbent Senator Ed Markey as Markey’s U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs this Fall. The race between the two Democratic opponents is tightening. Rep. Moulton checked in to discuss why he is running and the issues he's ready to tackle if he’s elected. 

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8:05PM: What you need to know about MassDOT’s statewide “Kick the Drive” campaign to reduce traffic and keep people moving safely during the seven FIFA World Cup matches that will be held in Massachusetts this summer.

Guest: Jonathan Gulliver – MassDOT Undersecretary of Transportation and Highway Administrator 

8:15PM: MA retailers get rounding guidance as the penny is phased out…

Guest: Colin Young – Deputy Editor for the State House News Service 

8:30PM: Mother's Day: Stay-at-home moms should be paid over $160,000 a year to care for their kids, according to a Salary.com study. How did they calculate that?

Guest: Natalie King – Mother of 5, with Family Circle (a women’s magazine established in 1932) 

8:45PM: New poll shows Americans trust parents not government to oversee kids’ social media…

Guest: Angela Erickson – FIRE’s Vice President of Research

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Earlier Wednesday morning, State Trooper Kevin Trainor, a 30-year-old officer who has served with the MA State Police for 3 years, was killed in a head on collision while trying to stop a wrong-way driver on RT 1 in Lynnfield. The wrong way driver was also killed. The State Police are remembering Trainor as a hero with State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble, saying he's "confident that had this tragedy not occurred, there would have been countless other tragedies down the road. He will be remembered as a hero." We discussed this tragedy and the dangers our law enforcement officers face every day.

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Jeff Robbins, former delegate to the U.N. Human Rights Commission, joined us to talk about the Maine Senate Race that has gained a lot of attention after Gov. Janet Mills (the Democrat favorite and front runner) dropped out of the race paving the way for Graham Platner, a newcomer and more progressive type of Democrat who can really shake things up for the Democratic Party.

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