Nightside News Update 12/17/25

Following the President’s live address to the nation, Dan gave his analysis of the speech and invited listeners to share their thoughts on it as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the President’s live address to the nation, Dan gave his analysis of the speech and invited listeners to share their thoughts on it as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the President’s live address to the nation, Dan gave his analysis of the speech and invited listeners to share their thoughts on it as well.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! Is 2026 likely to be another wild ride? You bet! What challenges and opportunities might 2026 bring?Guest: Duane Deason – President of The Efficacy Group & certified public accountant Police ask public for video of Brown shooting suspect. The latest in this investigation as the shooter is still at large…Guest: Colleen Cronin – Boston Herald reporter “How to Disagree Better”. How to (or not to) chat with your family and friends about politics around the holidays.Guest: Julia Minson – Harvard Kennedy School professor and behavioral scientist, author & a Builders Movement Partner (which is a global initiative to combat extreme division and polarization) After the Patriots disappointing loss to the Bills, what’s next? Guest: Khari Thompson – Boston Globe sports reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts is considered one of the hardest states for young adults to buy a home. Only 36.4% under the age of 35 are homeowners, according to the National Association of Home Builders. What can be done to help make housing more affordable in the Greater Boston area? What do you think will help you with housing affordability in your community? Andrew Mikula, who is a senior housing fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and chair of Legalize Starter Homes joined us to discuss housing affordability and take calls on housing in your community.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! FIRE research: 2025 sets new record for attempts to silence student speechGuest: Robert Shibley - FIRE ‘s special counsel for campus advocacy Can Hoop: Harvard Women’s Basketball Launches “NERD” Jerseys for Giveaway at 1/10 Game. The origins of the movement, how academics fuel the program’s competitive edge.Guest: Coach Carrie Moore – Harvard Women’s Basketball Coach Airline pilots hide mental health struggles to keep flyingGuest: Patrick Arnzen - former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, a multi-location flight training organization that has trained thousands of pilots from around the world Weather forecast in New England this week.Guest: Brian Thompson – AccuWeather MeteorologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has been your overall customer service experience with various companies or organizations as of late? Do you feel like you’re stuck spending way too much time trying to resolve an issue that shouldn’t take as long as it does?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has been your overall customer service experience with various companies or organizations as of late? Do you feel like you’re stuck spending way too much time trying to resolve an issue that shouldn’t take as long as it does? Amas Tenumah, MBA, author of the new book, HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service joined us to discuss customer service failures, the real reasons behind long hold times, dead-end chatbots, disempowered agents, and why it's all designed NOT to solve your problems. Amas took listeners’ calls about customer service questions and stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.