It's Your Call 9/3/26

Massachusetts students are heading back to school, but a proposed statewide cellphone ban remains stuck on Beacon Hill. The bill would require public schools to limit cellphone and other device use, but lawmakers are still negotiating the details. Supporters say reducing cellphone use could improve focus, curb bullying, and strengthen students’ connections, while schools warn that putting the policy in place could be costly and complicated. Bradley discussed this topic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock ’n’ roll has always had its share of mystery, tragedy, and strange stories. Author Richard Syrett explores the darker side of music history in his new book, Tales from the Rock & Roll Twilight Zone. From the legends surrounding Robert Johnson and the “Paul is Dead” theory to the mysteries of Elvis, Brian Jones, and the 27 Club, his book digs into stories that continue to fascinate music fans. Syrett joined Bradley!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collectibles are about much more than just owning things. They can hold memories, nostalgia, and a powerful sense of connection to the past. Whether it’s trading cards, toys, sports and music memorabilia, collecting can bring back the feelings and moments attached to them. Why do we become so emotionally attached to the things we collect, and what makes letting them go so difficult? Bradley chatted with cultural archivist David Bieber!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collectibles are about much more than just owning things. They can hold memories, nostalgia, and a powerful sense of connection to the past. Whether it’s trading cards, toys, sports and music memorabilia, collecting can bring back the feelings and moments attached to them. Why do we become so emotionally attached to the things we collect, and what makes letting them go so difficult? Bradley chatted with cultural archivist David Bieber!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: A NightSide tradition is keeping the topics light during the last hour of the week. Bradley shared some personal experiences and then listener's chimed in with topics such as music, the challenges of talk radio, social media and extremism, charity for the homeless, password protections, and how products change over the years and not for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:She grew up unvaccinated and was homeschooled for years, but returning to public school introduced her to a chemistry teacher who sparked her passion for science. That experience ultimately helped put her on the path to becoming an immunologist and science communicator, who later chose to become fully vaccinated. Dr. Elisabeth Marnik, Executive Director of The Evidence Collective, shared her experience growing up unvaccinated and why she now advocates for vaccines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation about the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declaring a mistrial, leaving the case unresolved. The decision follows weeks of testimony and intense debate over Clancy’s mental state and what happened the night her three children died. The jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict means the legal battle may be far from over. What happens next, and will prosecutors seek a new trial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:The Lindsay Clancy murder trial came to an end today after Judge Sullivan declared a mistrial, leaving the case unresolved. The decision follows weeks of testimony and intense debate over Clancy’s mental state and what happened the night her three children died. The jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict means the legal battle may be far from over. What happens next, and will prosecutors seek a new trial? Mike Coyne, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, joined Bradley for legal analysis of the case and what lies ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Bradley opened the phone lines and welcomed all topics! Discussion included more on the flat earth theory, de-cyberizing your life, a little music chat, and some history of Quincy, MA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:What if everything you learned about the shape of the Earth is wrong? Flat Earth believers say the planet is not a globe but rather a flat plane, pointing to everything from the horizon to flight paths as evidence. Bradley talked with Flat Earth Proponent Mark Sargent who shared his thoughts on why he believes the earth is flat and how he firmly believes the 1969 moon landing was faked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.