About this episode
The episode features updates on the Boston Bruins, a biography of J.K. Rowling, a nonprofit organization supporting families, and the history of S.S. Pierce.
8:05PM: The Bruins cleaned up their turnovers and simplified their game, and they live to fight another day. Guest: Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Senior Staff sportswriter and columnist 8:15PM: A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J.K. Rowling-The only complete biography of the world’s most famous author, which includes exclusive interview content with relatives of Rowling. Guest: Solomon Schmidt - Author 8:30PM: Bridges Homeward - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families through innovative programs and services that promote safety, stability, and opportunity.-Upcoming event: 2026 Circle of Friends Celebration and Gala at Fenway Park. Guest: Yoyo Yau – CEO of Bridges Homeward 8:45PM: S.S. Pierce: A Boston Tradition – The story and history of Samuel Pierce’s iconic gourmet food and wine emporium. Guest: Anthony Sammarco - renowned Boston historian and author See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Dan Rea
Guests: Kevin Paul Dupont, Solomon Schmidt, Yoyo Yau, Anthony Sammarco
Topics covered
- Boston Bruins
- J.K. Rowling
- nonprofit organizations
- children and families
- gourmet food history
Keywords
- Boston Bruins
- J.K. Rowling
- Bridges Homeward
- S.S. Pierce
- sports news
- biography
- nonprofit
- gala
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boston Globe, Bridges Homeward, S.S. Pierce
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