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Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Have you ever wondered where some of the weird phrases we use originated from? For example, chances are you've heard the phrase, "over my dead body" or "riding shotgun". How about the term “hungover”? Why do we use such bizarre expressions or terms? Bradley discussed these phrases and terms and their origins! We also want to hear your example of an odd expression...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Have you ever wondered where some of the weird phrases we use originated from? For example, chances are you've heard the phrase, "over my dead body" or "riding shotgun". How about the term “hungover”? Why do we use such bizarre expressions or terms? Bradley discussed these phrases and terms and their origins! We also want to hear your example of an odd expression...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide What general tricks do companies use to get you to purchase something or sign up for something you don't want? Kevin Brassler, the Executive Editor of Consumers’ Checkbook joined us to discuss consumer red flags. In addition, Kevin can give examples of throwing away money on services and items that, while marketed as useful, are bad buys as well as worthwhile serv...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide What general tricks do companies use to get you to purchase something or sign up for something you don't want? Kevin Brassler, the Executive Editor of Consumers’ Checkbook joined us to discuss consumer red flags. In addition, Kevin can give examples of throwing away money on services and items that, while marketed as useful, are bad buys as well as worthwhile serv...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide The New York Times is telling the world and Bostonians alike what the top 25 restaurants in Boston are with their “Where to Eat: Boston” list. Are we going to listen to what NEW YORK has to say about our restaurants? What do real Bostonians think are the best restaurants in town? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Wrestling is mankind’s oldest and most basic form of recreational combat, tracing its origins back to the dawn of civilization. The WWE has made international stars out of wrestlers like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, local John Cena, and Killer Kowalski to name a few. Author and former host of the radio program Wrestle Radio, USA, joined us to talk about...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Cultural archivist David Bieber, who was an important part of WBCN and WFNX, joined us to chat about items in his archive that helped define Boston in the 70's. Included will be the detailed recounting of the night that Mayor Kevin White likely prevented a riot at the Boston Garden by springing the Rolling Stones from jail and getting them to the Garden in time to...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Cultural archivist David Bieber, who was an important part of WBCN and WFNX, joined us to chat about items in his archive that helped define Boston in the 70's. Included will be the detailed recounting of the night that Mayor Kevin White likely prevented a riot at the Boston Garden by springing the Rolling Stones from jail and getting them to the Garden in time to...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide What does life look like in war torn Ukraine? How has the ongoing war with Russia impacted financial, cultural, and political institutions in Ukraine? Jason Jay Smart is a special correspondent for the Kyiv Post who is currently living in Kyiv. Jason checked in to paint a picture of what life is currently like for those living in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide What is nuclear energy and how does it work? Physicist and astronomer Doug Arion used to assess nuclear sites to see if they could withstand strikes from Russia or any political foe. Doug joined Bradley to discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy and how it’s changed over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide The city of Boston is considered one of the country’s oldest cities and it’s filled with a lot of history. Boston played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Suffolk University Professor Bob Allison, an expert on Boston history specializing in Revolutionary Boston, joined us to share some secrets of Boston historical sites, including the iconic ship, USS Con...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide The city of Boston is considered one of the country’s oldest cities and it’s filled with a lot of history. Boston played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Suffolk University Professor Bob Allison, an expert on Boston history specializing in Revolutionary Boston, joined us to share some secrets of Boston historical sites, including the iconic ship, USS Con...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Following an Alaska meeting between President Trump and Russian Pres. Putin, Trump says he’s setting up a second meeting between Putin and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy. Will anything be accomplished because of the meeting? Can Russia and Ukraine find peace and put an end to the war? Russia appears to be taunting Ukraine in a new viral propaganda video that shows a Ru...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Following an Alaska meeting between President Trump and Russian Pres. Putin, Trump says he’s setting up a second meeting between Putin and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy. Will anything be accomplished because of the meeting? Can Russia and Ukraine find peace and put an end to the war? Russia appears to be taunting Ukraine in a new viral propaganda video that shows a Ru...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Have you ever wondered what it’s really like living under the world’s most repressive regime? For citizens of North Korea, life is restrictive to say the least, where they have limited freedoms and are subject to government surveillance and propaganda. Author Barbara Demick wrote a book titled:  Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea , which follows and te...

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Have you ever wondered what it’s really like living under the world’s most repressive regime? For citizens of North Korea, life is restrictive to say the least, where they have limited freedoms and are subject to government surveillance and propaganda. Author Barbara Demick wrote a book titled:  Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea , which follows and te...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Bradley asked if a red light arrow is on, can you still take a right on red? And, would it be okay to wear an opposing team's merch when visiting a guest box for the other team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: What is   STEAM education and why is it important? STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. STEAM education equips students with a well-rounded set of skills and mindsets that are essential in today’s rapidly evolving world. Educators believe it sets students up for success. Bianca Mauro, co-founder of the Lowell Kinetic Sculptur...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: The legendary music and art festival known as Woodstock that occurred in 1969 was 3 days of peace and music that drew a staggering crowd of more than 460,000 people! Boston Globe reporter Steve Kurkjian experienced and covered the iconic festival. While Bradley was not in attendance for the 1969 festival, he did attend Woodstock 99, which attempted to emulate th...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: The legendary music and art festival known as Woodstock that occurred in 1969 was 3 days of peace and music that drew a staggering crowd of more than 460,000 people! Boston Globe reporter Steve Kurkjian experienced and covered the iconic festival. While Bradley was not in attendance for the 1969 festival, he did attend Woodstock 99, which attempted to emulate th...

NightSide’s last hour of the week, is where we tend to choose a light and conversational topic. This week a favorite returns, Brushes with Celebrity. Did you bump in to a famous person "out in the wild?" Were they a good person, or downright mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump headed to Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russian President Putin, with hopes of finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. The White House has called this meeting a "listening exercise," and Trump has said he plans to assess whether any type of peace deal can be made. We discussed this breaking news summit between Trump and Putin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

President Trump headed to Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russian President Putin, with hopes of finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. The White House has called this meeting a "listening exercise," and Trump has said he plans to assess whether any type of peace deal can be made. We discussed this breaking news summit between Trump and Putin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! How to prepare teens to become more financially independent adults. The financial pressures young adults face that are unlike any other generation…importance of resisting the temptation to bail them out for small financial mistakes. Guest: Charles Hoff - Financial Literacy Counselo...

President Trump and his team are gearing up for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday in Alaska, to discuss putting an end to the war in Ukraine. While Trump is confident in a successful meeting with Putin that will set the stage for a second meeting roping in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, he says there is a 25% chance the meeting will not go successfully. See omnystudio.com/list...