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The Quinn Bill
The controversial Quinn Bill is on the chopping block on Beacon Hill. Massachusetts Police Association President Jim Machado makes the case to keep it.
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Obama's Approval Ratings
Pollster John Zogby talks with Dan about the recent slide in president Obama's approval numbers.
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Senator Byron Dorgan
The North Dakota Senator talks to Dan about his book "Reckless: How Debt, Deregulation and Dark Money Nearly Bankrupted America.. And How We Can Fix It!".
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Too Old To Drive?
State Senator Brian Joyce discusses his proposed bill that would require elderly drivers to be tested if they want to continue driving.
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Gas On The Rise Again
Craig Smith of oilsolution.org talks about what is making gas prices climb this summer and how high he thinks it will go before another break at the pump.
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GM Bankruptcy
Professor Jeffrey Miron, Director of Undergraduate Studies with the Harvard Department of Economics, talks to Dan and his listeners about the government forcing GM into bankruptcy essentially becoming the majority share holder using tax payer dollars.
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More on Taxes
Republican State Senator Scott Brown and Gubernatorial Candidate Christy Mihos talk about the latest in new tax proposals on Beacon Hill.
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Sales Tax Hike
Senate President Theresa Murray explains the Senate approval of a sales tax hike and her disappointment in Governor Patrick's handling of this budget crisis.
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MBTA Trolley Crash
MBTA General Manager Dan Grabauskas addresses the crash that was caused by the T operator who was texting while driving the Green Line trolley.
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A Call For Some Real Justice
8 years after murdering 3 people and 5 years after receiving the death penalty, Gary Lee Sampson is still in the court system filing futile appeals. Dan says its time to finally say goodbye to this serial killer.
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The Governor
Governor Deval Patrick discusses the dire situation of the state economy and his efforts to fix it.
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Swine Flu Virus
Richard Zane, Vice Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital, discusses the myths and realities of the Swine Flu virus.
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Masspike Madness
Turnpike director Alan Lebovidge defends the Easter day traffic jam at the tolls to Dan and callers.
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The Somali Pirates
Dan and callers discuss how the U.S. should deal with the Somali pirate problem.
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The House Speaker
Bob Deleo, the new Massachusetts Speaker of the House, talks with Dan about the current fiscal crisis and how the Commonwealth is dealing with it.
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Seeking a New Trial
Convicted rapist Ben LaGuer, along with some of his high profile advocates, make their case for a new trial.
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State of the GOP
Jennifer Nassour and Nick Connors of the Massachusetts Republican Party, talk to Dan about making the GOP significant again in Massachusetts.
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Police Details vs. Civilian Flaggers
Dan talks with Tom Nee, head of the Boston Police Patrolman's Union, Waltham police officer Scott Hovsepian, and State Auditor Joe DeNucci, about what the state will really save by replacing police officers with civilian flaggers on road projects.
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Saving Jobs at Beth Israel
Dan talks with Paul Levy, the CEO of Beth Israel Hospital, who's doing all he can to save jobs at his hospital.
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The Sheriff
Controversial sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona, talks with Dan about how his tough treatment of his prisoners, many of whom are illegal immigrants, has led to a Justice Department investigation.
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Discussing Domestic Violence
Dan talks with representitive's from the oraganization Emerge, an abuser/batterer education program, now in its 30th year.
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Treasurer Tim Cahill
The Masssachusetts Treasurer talks with Dan about the state's fiscal crisis, and whether a run for Governor is in his future plans.
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Heart Health Part 1
Dr. Lawrence Cohn, heart surgeon at Brigham & Women's Hospital, talks with Dan and callers about the keys to a healthy heart.
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Heart Health Part 2
Dr. Lawrence Cohn, heart surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hopsital, answers questions about your heart.
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Massachusetts Healthcare
John Kingsdale, president of the Mass. Health Connector, talks with Dan and callers about the Massachusetts healthcare system and how the recession is impacting those looking, or losing coverage.
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UMASS President
Jack Wilson talks with Dan and callers about UMASS' controversial decision FOR A $1,500-per-student fee hike.
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John Sununu
Former Governor of New Hampshire and former White House Chief of Staff under President George H.W. Bush, discusses the state of the national GOP.
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What's Up With Wall St.?
Jeff Korzenik, chief investment officer at VC&C Capital Advisors, tries to explain why Wall St. is not responding to the Stimulus bill.
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Debating a Possible Gas Tax
Dan debates Richard Dimino, CEO of A Better City, about the merits of raising the state gas tax by 27 cents.
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Discussing Lincoln
Dan talks with historian Ronald White, author of "A. Lincoln: A Biography".
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Being Richard Nixon
Veteran actor Stacy Keach talks about his portrayal of Richard Nixon in the Off-Broadway play Frost/Nixon.
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A "Real" Hero
T commuter Frank Sullivan talks with Dan about the robbery he thwarted on the Orange Line after a fellow commuter was assaulted and had his Ipod stolen.
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Afghanistan
Journalists Paul Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Gould discuss their long time reporting on and inside Afghanistan, which is detailed in their book "Invisible History": Afghanistan's Untold Story".
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Your Future Car
Rick DeMeis, technology writer and auto industry expert, talks with Dan about the future of the industry and what kind of car Americans can expect to be driving in the coming years.
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The Coming Gas Tax?
State Rep David Linsky tries to convince Dan that his proposed state gas tax bill is one way to help solve Massachusetts economic woes.
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Firefighter's Tragic Death
Ed Kelly, president of the Boston Firefighter\'s union, talks with Dan about the accident that killed Lt. Kevin Kelley and the call for new inspections on their aging trucks.
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Pay Raises On Beacon Hill
As the Massachusetts economy plummets, Dan and WBZ TV political reporter Jon Keller discuss the audacity of a 5.5 percent pay raise for state lawmakers
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No Double Dipping Allowed
Despite his arrest for groping woman in Lowell, satte Senator James Marzilli wants to double his pension, Dan and Sen.Scott Brown go on the offensive.
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Power Outage Outrage
Lt. Governor Tim Murray talks to Dan about the power companies response to the ice storm that has left many without power for over 10 days.
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Heated Debate
Dan pulls no punches with Barbara Ferrer, executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission and her desire to extend the tobacco ban to cigar bars.
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Beatlemania
Beatle Historians Cha-Chi Loprete and Eric Taros, reflect of the John Lennon assassination and explain the continued popularity of the fab four.
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Coming Toll Hikes
Alan Lebovich, executive director of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, explains why we'll be reaching deeper into our pockets at the toll booths.
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Experts Examine The Bailout
Jonathan and Barry Sloane, Co-CEO's of Century Bank, discuss the government bailout plan, its impact on Wall St., banks, the housing market and our overall economy.
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Getting Into College Part 1
Admission Directors from Harvard, Boston College and UMass talk with dan about the college admissions process.
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Should We Bailout The Big 3?
Harvard Economics professor Jeffrey Myron talks about the potential bailout of the big 3 automakers and why he thinks its not a good idea.
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Searching For "Whitey" Bulger
Tom Foley, former head of the Mass. State Police Organized Crime Unit, reflects on his years investigating James "Whitey" Bulger and Boston's Irish mob.
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The Economy
Dan talks with Patrick Maney, Boston College History Professor and Harold Peterson, Boston College Economics Professor, about the state of the economy and its impact on the in coming Obama administration.
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Congressman Barney Frank
Talks with Dan and callers about the subprime mortgage crisis, the bailout package and the state of the economy.
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The Governor
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick talks to Dan about the downturn in the economy is impacting the Commonwealth.
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Voting "No" To The Bailout Bill
Dan talks with Massachusetts Congressmen William Delahunt, Stephen Lynch and John Tierny about the failed bailout bill their reasons for a "no" vote.
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Local Impact of Bailout Failure
Dan talks with State Treasurer Tim Cahill about the failure of the bailout bill and its impact on the local and national economy.
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Wall St. Meltdown
Dan talks with WBZ financial expert David Caruso about the crisis on Wall St.
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Senator John Kerry
Massachusetts Senator and 2004 Democratic Presidential nominee talks with Dan about a variety issues facing the country.
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Jane Swift
Former Massachusetts Governor comes to the defense of GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
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Debating Sarah Palin
Dan and callers debate/discuss how the announcement that Sarah Palin's 17 year old daughter is 5 months pregnant will impact the Republican ticket.
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Hillary Clinton Supporters Remain Defiant
Cynthia Ruccia, a staunch Hillary Clinton supporter, mixes it up with Dan and the callers over the agreement to put Hillary Clinton\'s name in nomination at the DNC.
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Hillary Clinton Supportors Still Defiant
Cynthia Ruccia, a staunch Hillary Clinton supporter, mixes it up with Dan and the callers over the agreement to put Hillary Clinton's name in nomination at the DNC.
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Marshall Goldman
Senior scholar at the Davis Center for Russian studies at Harvard University, talks with Dan about the impact of the Russian invasion of Georgia.
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Battling Back from ID Theft
Attorney General Martha Coakley gives some tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft and what to do if your information is stolen.
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Congressman Stephen Lynch
United States Congressman talks with Dan about his most recent trips to Iraq and Afghanistan, off-shore drilling,the presidential election, gas and oil costs, along with other issues facing Massachusetts and the rest of the country.
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Relief At The Pump
Craig Smith,oil analyst, talks with Dan about the drop in gas and oil prices, the reasons for it and whether this trend will continue.
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Shedding Some Light on Autism
David Yas, Editor-in-Chief of Mass. Lawyers Weekly and parent of an autistic child with Dr. Margaret Bauman, director of "Ladders", a highly respected autism clinic in Lexington, discuss the rapid rise in autism diagnosis, the future of services.
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High Gas Prices Give the "T" a Boost
MBTA General Manager Dan Grabauskas says riders are flocking to the "T" in record numbers because of gas prices and family budgeting. Do they like what they are seeing in service?
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The Big Pig
The price ticket keeps growing on the Big Dig. Treasurer Tim Cahill discusses the financial mess our state is in and what it means for tax payers.
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Bill Cosby
Dr. Cosby chats with Dan about everything from his military career to aging gracefully at seventy one.
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Economic Meltdown in America?
Peter Gosselin, National Economics correspondent for L.A. Times and author of "High Wire, talks with Dan about the tough economic times Americans are facing.
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AG Martha Coakley
Dan debates the Massachusetts Attorney General on the need to change the child rape laws in Massachusetts.
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GM Volt Part 1
Dr. Lyle Dennis, founder of gm-volt.com, chats with Dan and his listeners about GM's upcoming electric car, the Volt.
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GM Volt Part 2
Dan and Dr. Lyle Dennis continue thier talk on the GM Volt and other alternative energy vehicles.
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Christy Mihos
Former member of the Mass. Turnpike Authority Board and 2006 gubernatorial candidate. Talks with Dan about another possible run for Massachusetts Governor in 2010.
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The China Of The (Not Too Distant) Future
David Seidler, Night Side's China correspondent, talks about his experience teaching English to Chinese college students, what he learned form them, and what we can expect in the near future from a country that so few Americans know about.
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Income Tax Reform
Carla Howell co-founder of the Committee for Small Government is making a push to repeal the Mass State income tax. Paul Guzzzi President and Executive Officer of the Mass. Chamber of Commerce says this would be a disaster for businesses and home owners.
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Former Gov. Mike Dukakis
Honored for his hard work and dedication raising awareness for the special education needs for children with autism.
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Allan West for Congress
Former Lt. Col. with the US Army, known for his controversial interrogation methods in Iraq, discusses his long distinguished military career and his current congressional run.
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A World in Crisis or a Matter of Adjustment?
James Howard Kunstler journalist and author of \"World Made By Hand\" says we need to find alternative sources of energy immediately or risk a collapse of the world as we know it.
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Russia
Dan talks with Marshall Goldman, Russian historian and author of "Petrostate: Putin, Power, And The New Russia".
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Time To Start Drilling!
Dan sends out a message to Congress to help lower our gas prices, "START DRILLING IN U.S".!
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Disabled Placard Abuse
Mass Inspector General, Greg Sullivan, discusses his investigation that revealed hundreds of residents abusing disabled placards.
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A Solution To High Gas Prices?
Criag Smith, oil expert, talks to Dan about his 3 step accelerated plan to save on gas and oil cost and put money back into the consumers pocket.
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Barbara Walters
Network television icon talks with Dan about her new book "Audition: A Memoir"
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The House Speaker
Sal Dimasi addresses the ethics violations he's being accused of, as well as talking with Dan about some of the issues impacting the state.
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Abolishing the State Income Tax?
Political activist Carla Howell and State Senator Brian Joyce join Dan to discuss efforts to abolish the Mass state income tax.
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Healthy Heart Tips
Elliott Antman and Lynne Stevenson, leading Cardiologists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, talk with Dan about the latest in cardiovascular research.
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Mortgage Bailout Bill
Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank talks with Dan about his mortgage bailout bill and President Bush's threat to veto it.
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Politics in America
Dan talks with Newsweek senior Washington correspondent and NBC News analyst Howard Fineman about his book "The Thirteen American Arguments".
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Crime Prevention and Teen Outreach Programs
Dan talks with Sudbury businessman Dave Jacobs and Reverend Herman Hamilton of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church who are working together to create crime prevention programs for inner city teens.
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PC In America
Dan talks with author/professor John Jackson about his new book "Racial Paranoia: The Unintended Consequences of Political Correctness".
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Hillary Hangs On
Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral and Boston City Councilor Maureen Feeney, members of Hillary Clinton's make "Every Vote Count" organization, try and make the case to Dan about Hillary deserving the Democratic nomination.
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Boston Mayor Tom Menino
Mayor Menino chats with Dan and his callers on a variety of topics including home forclosures, waterfront development, the presidential race and more.
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The Speaker
Massachusetts Speaker of the House Sal Dimasi talks with Dan about the economy, casinos, property taxes and the fiscal state of the Commonwealth.
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Defending Big Oil
Dan and his callers talk with Chief Economist at the American Petroleum Institute, John Felmy, who offers his explaination for high gas prices and big oil's record profits.
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Big Oil Hearings
Congressman Ed Markey headed up hearings with representatives from the five largest oil companies. He and Dan discuss gas prices and big oil's record profits.
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5 Year Anniversary of Iraq War
Dan takes a look back over the past five years in Iraq with Professor of International Relations at BU, Michael Corgan and Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, James Carafano.
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Local Ministers React To Obama Speech
Local Ministers Liz Walker and Rev. Jeff Brown discuss Barack Obama's speech on race relations in America and his relationship with Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
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Michael Patrick Macdonald
Author of "All Souls and "Easter Rising". Talks with Dan about his love/hate relationship with his old neighborhood, South Boston.
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Former Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis
The former governor helps analyze the results of the VT, OH and RI primaries and the TX caucus as the numbers come in and looks back at his run for the White House.
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Democracy in Cuba's future?
Congressman Bill Delahunt talks about the resignation of Fidel Castro and its impact on future relations between the Uninted Stataes and Cuba.
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Justice Further Delayed
Attorney Victor Garo representative of the Salvati family since 1977 talks about the Justice Department's decision to appeal the $100 million dollar judgment for the wrongful imprisonment of Joe Salvati and three other men.
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Do you believe Roger Clemens?.
Congressman Steve Lynch, member of the House Government Reform Committee,discusses Roger Clemens testimony regarding steroids and HGH.
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Code Pink vs. The Marines
Dan debates Code Pink co-founder Nadia Benjiman abour her organization's attempt to get the Marine recruting office booted out of Berkeley,California.
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State of the GOP
Dan talks with Michael Steele, Chairman of GOPAC, about Mitt Romney's decision to suspend his campaign and why true conservatives are not connecting with John McCain.
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Bill Delahunt and Tony Lake
The Massachusetts Congressman and the former National Security advisor to President Clinton, make the case for Barack Obama in 08.
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The Political Analysts
GOP stratergist Holly Robichaud and Democratic analyst Michael Goldman debate the latest developments in the race for President.
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Attorney General Martha Coakley
Massachusetts AG talks to Dan about the multi-million dollar settlement with Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff and other smaller Big Dig contracters.
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Senator John Kerry
Talks to Dan about his decision to support Barack Obama's run for President.
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New Hampshire and beyond
Deemocratics stratergist and Fox News analyst Mary Ann Marsh, recaps what happened in New Hampshire and how it will impact other state primaries.
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U.S. Congressman Steve Lynch
Talks with Dan about the situation in Pakistan, the instability of the Middle East and its ramifications for the U.S.
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Applying for College
Admissions Directors from Harvard, Boston College and UMASS Boston, give their expert advice to students and parents about the process of applying for College.
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CIA and the torture debate
Dan debates Josh Rubenstein from Amnesty International, over whether the U.S. Government should be using torture tactics against known terror suspects.
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Joe Kennedy
Founder of Citizen's Energy, talks with Dan about his decision to accept a $25 million heating oil donation from Venezuelan owned Citgo Petroleum.
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Paul Cellucci
Former Massachusetts Governor, now supporting the Giuliani campaign. Analyzes the growing rift between GOP candidates Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani. Also talks about whether the system of appointing Judges in the Bay State needs fixing.
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Kerry Healy
Former Massachusetts Lt. Governor and current Mitt Romney supporter talks with Dan about the GOP race and what impact, if any, the Daniel Tavares case will have on Romney's bid for the nomination.
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Mitt Romney
The GOP Presidential candidate talks to Dan about his campaign and issues facing the country.
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Cambridge disses Boy Scouts and Troops in Iraq
Scout leader Jamisean Patterson explains why the city of Cambridge pulled donation boxes meant for the troops in Iraq, the boxes were dropped off at 33 polling stations around the city.
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A Question of Ethics (Part 1)
J. Wesley Boyd, psychiatrist with Cambridge Health Alliance, and Boston criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy debate on the use of water boarding for interrogation purposes.
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Author Sally Bedell Smith
Talks about her latest book "For Love of Politics" an in-depth look at Bill and Hillary Clinton’s marriage during the former president’s two terms in the White House.
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The Governor
Deval Patrick talks with Dan about a variety of issues facing the Commonwealth.
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How real is the Superbug threat?
Dr. Harley Robart, infectious disease specialist at Children's Hospital in Denver, talks about the Superbug, giving your kids antibiotics and the war on germs.
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The Patriot Act
John Yoo, former legal advisor to the Bush administration, is responsible for much of the Patriot Act and former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr, have an animated discussion about the Patriot Act and National Security.
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Author Rick Atkinson
Dan takes a look at the U.S. campaign in Italy during WWII with the Pulitzer Prize winning author and his latest book "A Day of Battle".
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8/15/2007 Martin Levin
One of the attorneys representing Powers Fasteners Inc. responding to the charges of manslaughter by the Attorney General's office.
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8/14/2007 Coach Larry Merritt
Head coach of the Champion Roxbury Bengals is joined by Assistant Coach Earl Stephen looking for a little recognition for their team of outstanding kids that went all the way in an undefeated season and brought the AAU national title to Boston.
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8/13/2007 State Senator Steve Buonicaonti
Goes over the details of a partial deregulation proposal by the Insurance Commissioner’s Office that would promote competition between providers and ideally pass savings on to motorists.
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8/13/2007 Steve D'Amato
Consultant with The Center for Insurance Research is hopeful for the commissioner’s steps to increase competition but says driver performance should be more of a deciding factor.
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8/9/2007 Bulletproof Backpacks
Mike Pelonzi and Joe Curran, owners of MJ Safety, have developed a new defense system that intertwines bulletproof material with shoulder bags.
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8/7/2007 Maria Kramer
Boston Globe journalist revisits the shooting death of eight year old Laquarry Jefferson in and article co-written with Scott Allen.
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8/2/2007 Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
Dan Rea gets an update from ABC's Jim Ryan in Minneapolis, speaks with a TUFTS engineering professor Masoud Sanayei, and takes calls on the state of our infrastructure both nationally and in Mass.
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7/31/2007 Mass. Roadways in Disrepair
Steve Poftak, Research Director at the Pioneer Institute, and David Westerling, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering with Merrimack College, discuss their study that shows a backlog of $17 billion for Mass. roadway and bridge repair.
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7/31/2007 Gary Tanguay
From FSN New England talks with Jordan Rich about the Celtics and Red Sox two big trade deals this week.
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7/26/2007 Joseph Salvati Vindicated
Dan Rea is joined in studio by Joseph Salvati, his attorney of 30 years, Victor Garo, Indiana Congressman Dan Burton, and Mass. Congressman William Delahunt.
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7/25/2007 Debra Burlingame
Director of The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. Talks with Dan Rea about the war on terror and the attitude back here in the states.
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7/18/2007 Bernard Cohen & Thomas Kinton
Dan Rea with Secretary Cohen with Mass Transportation and the Port Authority CEO/Executive Director to explain the "Mass Mobility Compact" and how it promises to creat more synergy between all transportation agencies in the state.
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7/18/2007 Scott Giacopo
Dan Rea has Deputy Director of Advocacy with the Angel Memorial MSPCA to discuss the underground world of dog fighting following the indictment of Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick.
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7/20/2007 Adam Bond
Talk host Jordan Rich has Middlebourough Selectman in charge of negotiations to give the facts and figures worked out in the final meeting between tribe and town.
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7/20/2007 Glenn Marshall
Council Chair for the Wampanoag Tribe talks with Jordan Rich about the agreement reached with the town of Middleborough that puts them one step closer to building a casino in Mass.
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