NightSide News Update 3/17/26

The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans and it’s been a big problem for the world’s economy amidst the war with Iran as The Islamic Republic has blocked the region’s oil exports. On an average day about a fifth of the world’s oil sails out of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has urged NATO and other U.S. allies to assist with the Strait of Hormuz dilemma, but many nations don’t want to get involved. We discussed the latest in the ongoing war with Iran and the impacts the war poses on everyday Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans and it’s been a big problem for the world’s economy amidst the war with Iran as The Islamic Republic has blocked the region’s oil exports. On an average day about a fifth of the world’s oil sails out of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has urged NATO and other U.S. allies to assist with the Strait of Hormuz dilemma, but many nations don’t want to get involved. We discussed the latest in the ongoing war with Iran and the impacts the war poses on everyday Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday was the real St. Patrick’s Day, a day that honors Saint Patrick and pays homage to Irish heritage and culture. What better time to welcome Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther on the program, who recently traveled to Ireland for the first time and self-admittedly knew nothing about the country of Ireland. Chris chatted with us about his experience in Ireland, all the history to be learned there and the local connection between Ireland and Boston. Have you ever been to Ireland? What was your favorite part about visiting? If you’ve never been but wish to, what’s the biggest draw for you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Poll: Confidence in the Supreme Court drops to a record low. Guest: C. Evan Stewart - Supreme Court historian, legal analyst and attorney 8:15PM: U.S. ranks bottom in happiness yet 79% of workers say JOY is non-negotiable for best work performance Guest: Amy Leneker - former C-suite executive, Fortune 100 leadership advisor (Costco, Microsoft, etc.), and author of Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead and Live with Less Stress and More 8:30PM: March is Women’s History Month. Highlighting how women are leading America’s disaster response operations… Guest: Larysa Murray - Marine Corps veteran and 17-time Team Rubicon deployment leader 8:45PM: Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why… Guest: Chris Clyne, MD, Cardiologist at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump's sons (Don Jr. & Eric) have invested in a drone company (Powerus) that has hopes of winning a drone contract with the Pentagon that would fill a hole left by the administration’s ban on new Chinese drones in the U.S. This raises concerns about a conflict of interest. Brett Velicovich, the co-founder of Powerus, when asked about a conflict of interest, said, “There’s no conflict there. Whatever they’re doing is what they’re doing. Our focus at the company has nothing to do with politics.” Some disagree...What do you think? Is Trump’s sons’ investment in a drone company eyeing a government contract, a conflict of interest?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed the parole of Massachusetts man, Ronald Bonnoyer, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son, and putting the child’s body in a dumpster in 1989. Bonnoyer was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death. The MA Parole Board has had a series of controversial paroles lately, this being the latest. The Board cited that Bonnoyer has multiple health issues and has been sober for 32 years with minimal disciplinary reports, and the last one was over 20 years ago. With that being said, is the release still warranted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed the parole of Massachusetts man, Ronald Bonnoyer, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son, and putting the child’s body in a dumpster in 1989. Bonnoyer was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death. The MA Parole Board has had a series of controversial paroles lately, this being the latest. The Board cited that Bonnoyer has multiple health issues and has been sober for 32 years with minimal disciplinary reports, and the last one was over 20 years ago. With that being said, is the release still warranted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Thunderstorms and wet conditions Monday evening with a hint of snow possible for parts of MA. Sunshine looks to return Tuesday. Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist – John Feerick 8:15PM: Why more of the wealthy are moving from Massachusetts to other states. Should we be concerned? Guest: Paul Karger – CFA & cofounder and managing partner of Boston-based Twin Focus, a firm that manages investment portfolios for wealthy families. 8:30PM: An update/follow-up on the MSPCA-Angell adoption event for dozens of rats following a huge surrender a couple of weeks ago. Guest: Jamie Garabedian, project manager for MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division 8:45PM: What you need to know about cyber threats from Iranian backed hackers, and how it could affect American companies. Stryker, one US company was the first attacked last week… Guest: Lisa Sotto – cyber security expert – partner with Hunton, Andrews Kurth LLP & Chair of Global Privacy and Cybersecurity PracticeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parking scams are becoming increasingly common and can take on various forms such as fake parking citations left on windshields, fake QR codes that are placed over legitimate ones, and digital text scams. Kerry Lutz, who is an attorney, financial podcaster, systems expert, and bestselling author joined us to talk about parking scams, how parking apps turned "convenience" into mandatory digital contracts in some cases and the hidden incentives for driving ticket quotas and aggressive enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday was, Friday the 13th, a day many believe is unlucky. Are you superstitious at all? Listeners told us about what superstitions they subscribe to!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.