Season 2
May 08, 2024 SE02:EP095 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am, with a high near 59 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 61 on Thursday, and rain likely Thursday night and into Friday morning. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Wednesday. Next, we delve into local news, sharing the exciting news of Rich Shertenlieb's return to Boston radio as the host of The "Rich Shertenlieb Show" on classic rock station 100.7 WZLX. We also explore the world of sports, celebrating Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves earning his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. We recap last night's Red Sox and Celtics losses and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the significant slowdown in US consumer credit growth in March, raising concerns about the overall health of consumer spending. In the business world, we explore cybersecurity startup Wiz's recent fundraising of a staggering $1 billion, boosting its valuation to 12 billion. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into Apple's unveiling of a new iPad Pro featuring a powerful M4 processor and improved AI capabilities, marking a significant event for the iPad market. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the temporary closure of Worcester's Union Station to accommodate the filming of The Walking Dead: "Dead City."
May 07, 2024 SE02:EP094 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a partly sunny morning with a high near 71 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain from Wednesday through Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Tuesday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting Thrillist's recognition of Wellfleet and Provincetown as among the best beach towns in the US. We also explore the world of sports, celebrating Victor Wembanyama's unanimous selection as NBA Rookie of the Year, highlighting his unprecedented impact on basketball. We recap last night's Bruins victory over the Panthers and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Celtics. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the groundbreaking clinical trials in Japan testing a new treatment that could enable the regrowth of teeth. In the business world, we analyze the recent movements in the stock market, including gains for Berkshire Hathaway and Micro Technology, and declines for Tyson Foods and Spirit Airlines. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into a recent study highlighting the potential threat of rising global temperatures to bumblebees. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the reveal of David Corenswet as Superman in the upcoming movie and the film's weathered suit, hinting at intense action sequences.
May 06, 2024 SE02:EP093 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers before 8am, then partly sunny skies with a high near 73 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including sunny and warm conditions on Tuesday, followed by a chance of showers Wednesday through Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Monday. Next, we delve into local news, celebrating Boston's first-ever Asian Restaurant Week, featuring dozens of top Asian-owned eateries across the city. We also explore the world of sports, recapping Shohei Ohtani's outstanding performance for the Dodgers on Sunday, including two home runs and a series sweep against the Braves. We provide a look at tonight's Bruins game against the Panthers. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the unusual and extreme rainfall patterns across various regions due to record-breaking global temperatures, leading to devastating floods and infrastructure challenges. In the business world, we preview several key events impacting the market this week, including earnings reports from major companies like Disney, Palantir, and Uber, and Apple's potential unveiling of a new iPad. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into the discovery of what might be the deepest blue hole on Earth, the Tahm Jah Blue Hole, located underwater near the Mexico-Belize border. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the financial challenges faced by "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," despite its impressive de-aged visuals of Harrison Ford.
May 03, 2024 SE02:EP092 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a mostly cloudy day with a high near 58 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers each day, followed by warmer temperatures and partly sunny skies on Monday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Friday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the exciting events taking place this weekend, including Somerville Open Studios, Elisa H. Hamilton's new exhibition, and a special Star Wars night hosted by the Boston Roller Derby. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Indiana Pacers' decisive victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs, securing their advancement. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss Block's new initiative to use 10% of its monthly bitcoin-related gross profit to purchase additional bitcoin throughout 2024. In the business world, we explore Coinbase's significant revenue increase of 72% in the first quarter, reaching over 1 and a half billion dollars. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into the celestial wonders of May's night sky, including the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, the changing constellation scene, and planetary sightings. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the highly anticipated premiere of "The Fall Guy," directed by David Leitch and featuring a record-breaking stunt.
May 02, 2024 SE02:EP091 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers after 2pm, with a mostly cloudy day and a high near 67 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers each day. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Thursday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the exciting development of "On the Dot," a new neighborhood set to transform Boston's Dorchester Avenue. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Boston Celtics' dominant victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their playoff series, propelling them into the Eastern Conference semifinals. We recap last night's Red Sox win over the Giants and the Celtics' victory over the Heat, and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the sentencing of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of Binance, to four months in federal prison, highlighting the judiciary's acknowledgment of his cooperative attitude. In the business world, we explore the major consolidation within the satellite telecommunications industry with SES's acquisition of Intelsat for $3 billion. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into the details of Google's $20 billion payment to Apple to maintain its status as the default search engine on Safari for iOS and macOS. Finally, in entertainment news, we preview the exciting lineup of films and TV shows coming in May, including adaptations, romantic comedies, action blockbusters, and insightful documentaries.
May 01, 2024 SE02:EP090 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a chance of showers mainly before 7am, followed by mostly cloudy skies with a high near 53 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including partly sunny skies with a chance of showers on Thursday, cooler temperatures on Friday and Saturday, and a chance of showers returning on Sunday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Wednesday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the Independent Film Festival Boston, celebrating eclectic cinema with a strong sense of community. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Philadelphia 76ers' overtime victory against the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs, keeping their championship hopes alive. We provide a look at tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the Biden administration's tax credit system to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the airline industry. In the business world, we explore Amazon's Q1 advertising revenue surge, driven significantly by integrating commercials into its Prime Video service. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into the development of a novel type of plastic embedded with bacterial spores that can digest the material once it's discarded, potentially offering a solution to the persistent problem of plastic waste. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the captivating success of "show-gun" and its impact on the television landscape.
April 30, 2024 SE02:EP089 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers before 8am, then mostly cloudy skies with a high near 53 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including showers likely Tuesday night, a chance of showers on Wednesday, and a return to sunny and warmer conditions on Thursday and Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Tuesday. Next, we delve into local news, sharing a memorable moment from Jerry Seinfeld's career during a 1993 performance in Boston. We also explore the world of sports, discussing Major League Baseball and Nike's plans to make significant changes to the new uniforms after facing strong criticism from players and fans. We recap last night's Celtics victory over the Heat and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss research suggesting that starting your day with vegetables instead of carbohydrates can lead to better control of blood sugar levels. In the business world, we explore ByteDance's confirmation that it will not be selling its U.S. operations of TikTok, despite a new U.S. law that could potentially force such a sale. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into an engineer's claim of developing a new propulsion system that defies traditional physics by not requiring propellant to produce thrust. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the revamp of CBS's "NFL Today" lineup, introducing former NFL MVP Matt Ryan to the studio team for the 2024 season.
April 29, 2024 SE02:EP088 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a mostly sunny day with a high near 67 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including partly sunny and cool conditions on Tuesday, showers on Wednesday, and a return to sunny skies and warmer temperatures on Thursday and Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Monday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the creative location work in the film "Challengers," where Boston was masterfully disguised as various U.S. locales. We also explore the world of sports, recapping Sunday's NBA playoff action, including the New York Knicks' victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and the LA Clippers' win against the Dallas Mavericks. We provide a look at tonight's Celtics game against the Heat. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the potential implications of Mexico's manufacturing sector gaining momentum as companies seek alternatives to Chinese supply chains. In the business world, we explore the decline in Bitcoin's price following a decision by the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) to not accept cryptocurrency-linked ETFs as collateral. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into reports that Apple is intensifying discussions with OpenAI about integrating chatbot technology into iOS 18. Finally, in entertainment news, we celebrate the box office success of "Dune: Part Two" and "Godzilla versus Kong: The New Empire," contributing to Warner Brothers' strong performance this year.
April 26, 2024 SE02:EP087 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a sunny day with a high near 55 degrees and patchy frost before 7am. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with sunny skies on Saturday followed by a chance of showers on Sunday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Friday. Next, we delve into local news, celebrating the New England Patriots' selection of quarterback Drake Maye from North Carolina as the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the first four picks of the NFL draft and highlighting the selection of quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake May, as well as wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. We provide a look at tonight's Red Sox game against the Cubs. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss Southwest Airlines' operational challenges and strategic changes, including exiting four airports. In the business world, we explore Alphabet Inc.'s outstanding financial results, including a significant increase in revenue and the announcement of its first-ever cash dividend and a $70 billion stock buyback. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of Science, we delve into the fascinating discovery of an ancient site in Marliens, France, containing three interlocking enclosures from different time periods, suggesting complex usage and significant historical interconnections. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the upcoming Apple TV+ docuseries, "Hollywood Con Queen," which explores the notorious scam that tricked numerous film industry hopefuls.
April 25, 2024 SE02:EP086 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a sunny day with a high near 54 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly sunny skies on Saturday followed by a chance of showers on Sunday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Thursday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the heartwarming story of ten dolphins being rescued and returned to the ocean near Cape Cod after a challenging operation. We also explore the world of sports, previewing the highly anticipated NFL Draft and the potential for unexpected moves among the top 10 picks. We recap last night's Red Sox win over the Guardians, the Celtics' loss to the Heat, and the Bruins' victory against the Maple Leafs, and preview tonight's Red Sox game against the Guardians. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the U.S. Department of Transportation's new regulations aimed at enhancing consumer protection in air travel by requiring airlines to fully disclose flight costs and provide prompt cash refunds for cancellations or significant changes. In the business world, we explore the potential revolution in the U.S. cryptocurrency landscape with a stablecoin bill drafted by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, aiming to establish a new regulatory framework for digital assets. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into new research highlighting how more memorable images seem to make time appear longer, enhancing their memorability further. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the highly anticipated sequel "28 Years Later," featuring a star-studded cast and the return of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland.