China’s Role in Iran

Dan’s tossing around some ideas for the final hour of this week! We like to keep it light and fun to kick start your weekend, so join us in the 20th hour and let your voice be heard!In this 20th hour, Dan asks which professional sports team will with their championship this year first?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he calls “fake news.” Trump says the ban is effective immediately and warned that other media organizations could face the same treatment. Dan takes a closer look at the latest escalation between the Trump administration and the media, and what it could mean for White House press coverage going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial is speaking out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror says he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account contradicts other jurors’ claims that he acknowledged having reasonable doubt during deliberations but still refused to change his position and join them in reaching a unanimous verdict. Dan shares the latest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

. The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial is speaking out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror says he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account contradicts other jurors’ claims that he acknowledged having reasonable doubt during deliberations but still refused to change his position and join them in reaching a unanimous verdict. Dan shares the latest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued to invite listeners to call in to be the Voice of Logan an also opened the lines up for general discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit with President Trump is expected to include discussions about the war with Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has pressured China over its financial ties to Tehran and purchases of Iranian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Iran will be an important issue at the summit. China says it supports peace in the region and has called for the Strait to be reopened, but experts remain uncertain about how much Beijing will get involved. Dan discussed all of this with Iranian-American freelance journalist Jalil Mortazavi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump is expected to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews when he arrives in Washington next week for a three-day visit. The gesture comes ahead of a summit where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, and other tensions between the U.S. and China. Dan talked with Prof. Greg Stoller, senior lecturer in strategy and innovation at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, about what the upcoming meeting could mean for U.S.-China relations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston’s Logan Airport is looking for a new voice, and the winner could be you! The airport is holding a contest to find someone with an authentic Boston accent to record its public announcements, bringing a little local flavor to travelers arriving and departing the city. John Raftery, Chief Marketing Officer of Massport, shared the details of the contest, and Dan wanted to see if you have what it takes to say “Welcome to Boston” like a true Bostonian!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how backlash is growing over Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates following his pro-Palestinian comments at a recent concert. Sheeran says the decision was made by tour promoters and venues, not by him, but the controversy continues as other opening acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore. Celebrities and politicians have weighed in, and Dan took another look at the controversy surrounding the tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how Flock cameras are in operation in many communities across Massachusetts, helping police track stolen cars and identify vehicles connected to crimes. Just recently, Automatic License Plate Recognition technology assisted in the investigation of a road rage attack on a 74-year-old on the Cape, highlighting its potential as an investigative tool. Critics raise concerns about privacy, surveillance, and how long license plate data is stored. Then:Backlash is growing over Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates following his pro-Palestinian comments at a recent concert. Sheeran says the decision was made by tour promoters and venues, not by him, but the controversy continues as other opening acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore. Celebrities and politicians have weighed in, and Dan took another look at the controversy surrounding the tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.