Social Consumption of Cannabis Soon Coming to MA? Part 2

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.

In an unexpected twist, Brian Walshe’s defense team rested its case Thursday morning without ever calling a witness to the stand. During opening statements, defense attorney Larry Tipton told the jury that during the trial you will hear evidence of how an unexplained sudden death does and can happen; the cause of death which Walshe’s defense team are arguing happened to Ana Walshe. As a result of the defense resting, closing arguments are set for Friday morning followed by jury deliberations set to begin Friday afternoon. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy checked in to discuss the case.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! 70th Anniversary of Globe Santa! What the program does each year for thousands of children.Guest: Linda Matchan – Boston Globe correspondent - the writer and editor for Globe Santa Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest hit a big milestone this year making more new matches so far this school year than in the previous 10 years (180 matches)! What makes the program so important.Guest: Connie Askin - CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest American Lung Association Urges Flu Vaccination Following Most Severe Flu Season in Over a DecadeGuest: Dr. David Hill – Pulmonologist, Director of Clinical Research at Waterbury Pulmonary Associates and Volunteer Medical Spokesperson for the American Lung Association CDC drops newborn Hepatitis B recommendation, leaving parents with conflicting guidance…Guest: Charles Hannum, MD, General Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?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! The Bruins this season. The latest Bruins news.Guest: Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe sportswriter & columnist DEMOLISH YOUR COMFORT ZONES: 6 Unconventional Practices to Crush Your Hidden Limitations.Guest: Art Turock – author & motivational speaker & life coach AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set Record. 122.4 million Americans are projected to leave town over Christmas and New Year’s!Guest: Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson Global whooping cough resurgence after COVID lull may point to need for better vaccinesGuest: Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now and then we like to open up the phones to any topic, and topic suggestions. Tune in to hear what folks have to say!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism recently released their final report and recommendations. The commission was created and signed into law by Gov. Healey during the Summer of 2024 to address the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes occurring across the Commonwealth. David Freedman, one of Gov. Healey’s appointees to the Commission joined us to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations that chart a course for combating antisemitism “the Massachusetts Way".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.