NightSide News Update 10/20/25

October is National Pizza Month! The observance began in October of 1984 and was initiated by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today magazine. In honor of national pizza month, we asked the audience what their favorite pizza shop is and why!

Trump has been criticized for a number of his controversial actions while in office. For example, some actions include, ICE enforcements, attacks on Venezuelan boats allegedly carrying drugs, proposed tariffs and yet none of those actions seem to stick. Is Trump a Teflon president?

Today’s inflation is lower than expected for the month of September, which is good news for the economy. The inflation rate is holding steady at 3%. What does that mean exactly for consumers? Dan broke down the numbers and discussed why the Consumer Price Index Report is good news.

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Boston Dragons Senior Pro Pickleball Team – Upcoming event at Eleveno Pickleball at Patriots Place this Weekend. Guest: Michael Tow – Owner of the Boston Dragons Pickleball Team 'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices. Guest: Nick Neonakis – franchise expert - heads up The Franchise Consulting Company and The Great American Franchise EXPO. He's the author of “The Franchise MBA” City of Boston Launches 2026 Swim Safe Boston Grant - $400,000 in funding available to help nonprofits expand free swim lessons to youth across the city. Guest: Jose Masso - Chief of Human Services for the City of Boston The government shutdown has created uncertainty and is entering the third-longest funding lapse in modern history. How does the shutdown impact the general public? Guest: David Shapiro – Financial planner, Regional Director of Wealth at Johnson Brunetti

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We discussed all the details involving this bombshell gambling bust!

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We will discuss all the details involving this bombshell gambling bust! Dan Shaughnessy, sportswriter for the Boston Globe, joined us to discuss!

Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown now has a more competitive Senate race up in New Hampshire after former U.S. Senator John Sununu decided to enter the race! Brown served as a senator representing Massachusetts before he went on to serve as the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during President Trump’s first term in office. Scott Brown checked in to discuss his campaign and share his reaction to John Sununu entering the race!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The unsolved murder of Jean Lampron. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Cold Case Files Reporter for the Boston Globe Stand up Comedian Adam Carolla talks about his upcoming comedy show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on November 6th! Guest: Adam Carolla – Standup Comedian, actor & radio personality The Boston Globe and NESN will be launching a weekly sports show dedicated to covering it all! The Boston Globe Sports Report is launching on October 27, hosted by Ben Volin. Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Eye injuries are rising among pickleball players… Guest: Marisa Tieger, MD, Ophthalmologist at Tufts Medical Center – did a recent study on this very topic.  

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire ahead of an open battleground race next November.We also discussed the continued conflict in Ukraine.

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire ahead of an open battleground race next November.