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Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide The New York Times is telling the world and Bostonians alike what the top 25 restaurants in Boston are with their “Where to Eat: Boston” list. Are we going to listen to what NEW YORK has to say about our restaurants? What do real Bostonians think are the best restaurants in town?

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Wrestling is mankind’s oldest and most basic form of recreational combat, tracing its origins back to the dawn of civilization. The WWE has made international stars out of wrestlers like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, local John Cena, and Killer Kowalski to name a few. Author and former host of the radio program Wrestle Radio, USA, joined us to talk about the evolution of pro wrestling!

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Cultural archivist David Bieber, who was an important part of WBCN and WFNX, joined us to chat about items in his archive that helped define Boston in the 70's. Included will be the detailed recounting of the night that Mayor Kevin White likely prevented a riot at the Boston Garden by springing the Rolling Stones from jail and getting them to the Garden in time to do the show! David was at that show and has the ticket stub. What events, venues, stores, restaurants, and more pop into your mind as helping define the seventies in Boston?

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Cultural archivist David Bieber, who was an important part of WBCN and WFNX, joined us to chat about items in his archive that helped define Boston in the 70's. Included will be the detailed recounting of the night that Mayor Kevin White likely prevented a riot at the Boston Garden by springing the Rolling Stones from jail and getting them to the Garden in time to do the show! David was at that show and has the ticket stub. What events, venues, stores, restaurants, and more pop into your mind as helping define the seventies in Boston?

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide What does life look like in war torn Ukraine? How has the ongoing war with Russia impacted financial, cultural, and political institutions in Ukraine? Jason Jay Smart is a special correspondent for the Kyiv Post who is currently living in Kyiv. Jason checked in to paint a picture of what life is currently like for those living in Ukraine.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide What is nuclear energy and how does it work? Physicist and astronomer Doug Arion used to assess nuclear sites to see if they could withstand strikes from Russia or any political foe. Doug joined Bradley to discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy and how it’s changed over the years.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide The city of Boston is considered one of the country’s oldest cities and it’s filled with a lot of history. Boston played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Suffolk University Professor Bob Allison, an expert on Boston history specializing in Revolutionary Boston, joined us to share some secrets of Boston historical sites, including the iconic ship, USS Constitution.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide The city of Boston is considered one of the country’s oldest cities and it’s filled with a lot of history. Boston played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Suffolk University Professor Bob Allison, an expert on Boston history specializing in Revolutionary Boston, joined us to share some secrets of Boston historical sites, including the iconic ship, USS Constitution.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Following an Alaska meeting between President Trump and Russian Pres. Putin, Trump says he’s setting up a second meeting between Putin and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy. Will anything be accomplished because of the meeting? Can Russia and Ukraine find peace and put an end to the war? Russia appears to be taunting Ukraine in a new viral propaganda video that shows a Russian military vehicle flying a U.S. flag. Political expert Dan Snell joined us to discuss.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Following an Alaska meeting between President Trump and Russian Pres. Putin, Trump says he’s setting up a second meeting between Putin and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy. Will anything be accomplished because of the meeting? Can Russia and Ukraine find peace and put an end to the war? Russia appears to be taunting Ukraine in a new viral propaganda video that shows a Russian military vehicle flying a U.S. flag. Political expert Dan Snell joined us to discuss.

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Have you ever wondered what it’s really like living under the world’s most repressive regime? For citizens of North Korea, life is restrictive to say the least, where they have limited freedoms and are subject to government surveillance and propaganda. Author Barbara Demick wrote a book titled: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, which follows and tells the real-life stories of 6 North Korean residents and all they endured over a 15-year span. In addition, Demick discussed her latest book, an equally powerful and engaging real life story: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins?

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSide Have you ever wondered what it’s really like living under the world’s most repressive regime? For citizens of North Korea, life is restrictive to say the least, where they have limited freedoms and are subject to government surveillance and propaganda. Author Barbara Demick wrote a book titled: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, which follows and tells the real-life stories of 6 North Korean residents and all they endured over a 15-year span. In addition, Demick discussed her latest book, an equally powerful and engaging real life story: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins?

What is STEAM education and why is it important? STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. STEAM education equips students with a well-rounded set of skills and mindsets that are essential in today’s rapidly evolving world. Educators believe it sets students up for success. Bianca Mauro, co-founder of the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race joins Bradley to discuss not only the importance of STEAM but their upcoming 8th annual race!

The legendary music and art festival known as Woodstock that occurred in 1969 was 3 days of peace and music that drew a staggering crowd of more than 460,000 people! Boston Globe reporter Steve Kurkjian experienced and covered the iconic festival. While Bradley was not in attendance for the 1969 festival, he did attend Woodstock 99, which attempted to emulate the original 1969 Woodstock festival. How did music culture change in the 30 years that passed between the two festivals and how did the festivals differ? Did you attend either festival and if so, what was your experience like? Steve and Bradley swapped festival stories!

The legendary music and art festival known as Woodstock that occurred in 1969 was 3 days of peace and music that drew a staggering crowd of more than 460,000 people! Boston Globe reporter Steve Kurkjian experienced and covered the iconic festival. While Bradley was not in attendance for the 1969 festival, he did attend Woodstock 99, which attempted to emulate the original 1969 Woodstock festival. How did music culture change in the 30 years that passed between the two festivals and how did the festivals differ? Did you attend either festival and if so, what was your experience like? Steve and Bradley swaped festival stories!

Bradley asked if a red light arrow is on, can you still take a right on red? And, would it be okay to wear an opposing team's merch when visiting a guest box for the other team?

NightSide’s last hour of the week, where we tend to choose a light and conversational topic. This week a favorite returns, Brushes with Celebrity. Did you bump in to a famous person "out in the wild?" Were they a good person, or downright mean?

President Trump heads to Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russian President Putin, with hopes of finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. The White House has called this meeting a "listening exercise," and Trump has said he plans to assess whether any type of peace deal can be made. We discussed this breaking news summit between Trump and Putin.

President Trump heads to Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russian President Putin, with hopes of finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. The White House has called this meeting a "listening exercise," and Trump has said he plans to assess whether any type of peace deal can be made. We discussed this breaking news summit between Trump and Putin.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! How to prepare teens to become more financially independent adults. The financial pressures young adults face that are unlike any other generation…importance of resisting the temptation to bail them out for small financial mistakes. Guest: Charles Hoff - Financial Literacy Counselor at DFCU Financial. Awareness about congenial heart disease & the upcoming Boston Walk for 1 in 100 – named for the 1 in 100 children and adults impacted by congenital heart disease. Guest: Mary Beth Klein, MD Psychiatry. Vehicle theft prevention tips. Approximately one vehicle is still stolen every 37 seconds in the U.S. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Guest: Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson. Bacteria that can cause rare "flesh-eating" disease infects swimmer at Cape Cod beach Guest: Dr. Zoe Weiss - Infectious Disease Physician and Director of Clinical Microbiology at Tufts Medical Center.