Nightside News Update 12/15/25

This past weekend, Australia and Brown University in RI suffered tragic attacks. This hour, Dan invited callers to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brian Walshe verdict came down Monday with the jury finding Walshe guilty of murdering his wife Ana Walshe and dismembering her body. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy joined us to discuss the verdict!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena, formerly known as Boston Arena, closed its doors after 115 years. The historic athletic hall was once home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics before the construction of the old Boston Garden. Many iconic public figures, not just professional athletes, have graced the hall once upon a time; the likes of Teddy Roosevelt & JFK are just a few. The Northeastern-owned facility will be deconstructed for a new state-of-the-art facility, which is set to be ready in 2028. Dan spoke with a variety of sports figures who have either worked, played or had a connection to the historic arena. 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! Are tariffs the Grinch of this Christmas? Does it change holiday budgeting?Guest: Nicholas Colantuono – Certified Financial PlannerPowerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion! Tonight’s the next big drawing. The amount is one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history!Guest: Mark William Bracken - Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery  The #1 Worst Christmas Gift This Year, according to research. & In general gift options best avoided when gifting.Guest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette expert & author The naughty list: BBB's 12 scams of the holidays. Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - BostonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the current global impact of President Trump’s tariffs? The U.S. Supreme Court is set to give their final ruling on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs in the coming months. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business checked in to discuss the status of President Trump's tariffs among other areas of economic interest.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! Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend.Guest: Mark Malkoff - author/comedian who over 12 years interviewed 400 individuals about Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show What should we expect from the release of the Epstein files? & Why does it matter?Guest: Eric O’Neill - former FBI counterintelligence operative and national security attorney You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!: Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas StoryGuest: Professor Quentin SchultzeHoliday movies offer mental health benefits, experts sayGuest: Dr. Patrick Porter – expert in brain health - author/speaker and the founder of BrainTapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, Dan asked the audience what their current “must watch” TV show is! Dan shared his & heard from listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northeast Intercounty Scholastic Girls Hockey League (NISHL) is a newly established non-profit women's high school hockey league in New England that focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, and inclusiveness. The league was largely created to provide a space and league for all high school girls to play hockey, especially for those girls whose own high school might not provide a women's varsity or even junior varsity team. Founder Jenelle Cioffi joined us to discuss the league and what it means for girls across New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Listeners called in with their game plan now for dining out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Listeners called in with their game plan now for dining out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.