NightSide News Update 4/23/26

NightSide News Update 4/23/26

From NightSide With Dan Rea by WBZ-AM

April 24, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

The episode discusses various topics including work zone safety, school cell phone bans, oil market dynamics, and a community issue in Massachusetts regarding a high school mascot.

8:05PM: It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, which aims to protect roadside workers as construction season ramps up. A look at MA’s Slow Down, Move Over law, which according to AAA research, many drivers don’t understand the law. We'll discuss what you need to know… Guest: Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast  8:15PM: Are School Cell Phone Bans A Solution or a Symptom? Guest: Christine Miles - a leading psychologist, author of the critically acclaimed book:  What is It Costing You Not To Listen  and founder of  The Listening Path  (The first scalable system for teaching listening as a foundational skill) 8:30PM: Oil soars as U.S. and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz control. Guest: Jay Young - Founder & CEO, King Operating Corporation   8:45PM: A Millionaire Mascot Is Dividing a Wealthy Massachusetts Town! Lenox is considering scrapping its high school’s nickname and Monopoly-man avatar. It’s sparked a generational rift… Guest:  Owen Tucker-Smith – Wall Street Journal Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Rea

Guests: Jillian Young, Christine Miles, Jay Young, Owen Tucker-Smith

Topics covered

  • Work Zone Safety
  • School Cell Phone Bans
  • Oil Market
  • Community Issues
  • Generational Conflict

Keywords

  • Work Zone Awareness
  • Slow Down Move Over Law
  • School Cell Phone Ban
  • Oil Prices
  • Massachusetts Community Issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AAA Northeast, Wall Street Journal

Places: Massachusetts, Strait of Hormuz

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