NightSide News Update 10/9/25

For our last broadcast hour of the week, we ask what’s the farthest place you’ve travelled to in the world or the farthest place you’d like to visit.

If you thought President Trump was a shoo-in to win the Nobel Peace Prize this year, think again! This year's Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, despite Trump's recent involvement in a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, putting a stop to the 2-year war between the warring groups. Many supporters of Trump and those involved with the peace deal believe Trump was snubbed...but was he? Maybe it was just the timing of the voting period as a peace deal with Israel and Hamas just happened within the last day or so. Is it possible Trump may win next year's Nobel Peace Prize? What are your thoughts on the selection?

Charities & nonprofits like Operation American Soldier & Adopt a Platoon Southie Style whose mission it is to send care packages to troops overseas, is having a harder time sending out care packages to troops due to a new regulation put out by the Universal Postal Union, an agency of the UN. The new regulations are causing backorders and delays. Representatives from Operation American Soldier and Adopt a Platoon Southie Style joined us to explain.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Plans to Tear Down and Revamp the iconic Kowloon in Saugus that’s been a staple on RT 1 for 75 years! Not everyone happy about it… Guest: James Rojas – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter The 22nd annual 100 Innings of Baseball- Saturday and Sunday (Oct 11th & 12th) at Adams Field in Quincy, MA ! Raising money for ALS research to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Guest: Walter Bentson - organizer of the event and the head umpire & also lives with ALS Former Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell dies at 62 after cancer diagnosis. Guest: Tim Healey – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Boston nor'easter weather forecast calls for strong wind gusts, heavy rain for part of holiday weekend.Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz  

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein are back to discuss all things cars and answer your car related questions! How should you prepare your car for Winter? Larry and Scott answered listeners questions.

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein are back to discuss all things cars and answer your car related questions! How should you prepare your car for Winter? Larry and Scott helped callers with their car issues or questions!

President Trump made the announcement that the first phase of his proposed peace deal to end the conflict in Gaza had been agreed to. Both Israel and Hamas signed a deal in Egypt. The first phase includes a ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages as well as Palestinian prisoners. What other steps will take place from here? Benny Sharoni, the Israeli Consul General to New England, joined us to discuss this landmark peace deal in the Middle East!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!An update in the last case Sweeney talked about: The disappearance of Christopher Bird… Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show at the Topsfield Fair! Coming up Oct. 11, 12, & 13th! Show has performed all over the world! Includes log rolling, two men crosscut sawing and axe throwing! Guest: Lee LeCaptain – with the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend at the American Heritage Museum Guest: Hunter Chaney - Director of Marketing, Communications and Education at the American Heritage Museum Upcoming Documentary, “CROFT” captures the extraordinary life of Hal Croft - decorated Vietnam veteran, beloved MA teacher, and legendary track coach who led Reading Memorial High School to a national-record 29 consecutive undefeated seasons. Guest: Brandon Millet - award-winning producer, director, and storyteller dedicated to bringing military and veteran stories to the screenClick "CROFT" to purchase tickets to see the documentary.

Last weekend there were several illegal street takeovers that played out across Massachusetts including one in Boston, Randolph, Middleborough, Fall River, and Brockton. This growing nationwide trend of a “street takeover” is a meetup of people and cars that block off a street or streets to race or perform stunts and generate noise. Gov. Maura Healey addressed the trend Wednesday saying she’s committed to doing everything she can to get after the issue and pledged to punish anyone caught engaging in an illegal car meetup.

Last weekend there were several illegal street takeovers that played out across Massachusetts including one in Boston, Randolph, Middleborough, Fall River, and Brockton. This growing nationwide trend of a “street takeover” is a meetup of people and cars that block off a street or streets to race or perform stunts and generate noise. Gov. Maura Healey addressed the trend Wednesday saying she’s committed to doing everything she can to get after the issue and pledged to punish anyone caught engaging in an illegal car meetup.