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Shedding Pounds, Shifting Politics, and Savoring Wine
New England at a Crossroads: Business, Community, and Competition
On today’s program, we speak with John Capone, managing partner of KPMG, about Corporate Responsibility and Community Impact Day 2026. We also discussed the top business headlines with the executive editor of the Boston business Journal. An expert on World Cup Soccer talks about the challenges ahead for the games here in New England. And finally a detailed look at Chappaquiddick ferry service and the multimillion dollar battle taking place.
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Boston in Bloom — Sports Momentum, Business Moves, and What’s Cooking in 2026
On today’s program, we talk about the spring of 2026 and what it means for Boston’s sports teams, an expert on sports business will join us. We’ll hear the latest business headlines from a senior reporter at the Boston Business Journal including plans for a robot teddy bear. The food critic for The Boston Globe will be along to share the latest trends on the Boston restaurant scene. And the new owner of the Lowell Spinners amateur baseball team lays out the season ahead.
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What’s Changing Boston Now: Food Trends, AI Education, and the Future of Work
On today’s program, we are speaking with the President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association about the changing dietary habits and their impacts in the age of all these weight loss drugs. We’re also joined by Grant Welker of the Boston Business Journal who examines this week‘s business headlines, including Fidelity calling Boston employees back to the office five days a week. Andrew Gilman, chief marketing officer, for the Boston Tech firm NWN talks about a new course on AI being offered at Fisher College. And finally, Lauren Brady, senior vice president with Bank of America in Boston explains her new role, helping to develop a strong workforce.
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From Weight-Loss Drugs to Wine Country: The Forces Reshaping New England’s Economy
On today’s program, we talk about those weight loss drugs that everybody seems to be taking these days and the impact they are having on our local and national economy. It's all part of a new report from KPMG. Scott Ferson, president of the Liberty Square Group in Boston talks about his new book, How the Democrats lost America, which is topping the charts on Amazon. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week’s headlines, including the latest about Market Basket. And finally, New England has a wine region, yes, it’s true, Vermont and the Champlain Valley about to become a federally recognized wine region. We will talk to the winemaker behind this development.
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Ballot Battles, College Closures, and Business Leaders Making an Impact
On today’s program, we talk with the State House News Service Editor about efforts to derail some of the ballot questions scheduled for the fall, including the income tax rollback. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will join us to talk about the colleges which are closing across Massachusetts. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe will share with us his new business newsletter which subscribers need to sign up for. And finally well known businessman, Sal Lupoli talks about supporting Best Buddies International.
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New England on the Move: Gas Prices, Real Estate, and Your Financial Future
On today’s program, we speak with an executive from AAA Northeast about rising gas prices and the impact on New England drivers. Business reporter Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe shares details of his story regarding Airbnb rentals close to the World Cup venue in Foxborough. An executive with the Boston Business Journal takes us through this week‘s top business headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management outlines key retirement goals. And finally Bob, Simone of Better Living Real Estate examines the spring market.
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The New England Economic Report: Taxes, Tourism, and Big Transitions
On today’s program, we speak with Jon Keller about his most recent article in Boston Magazine concerning the state of our economy. We talk with a business leader about the idea of rolling back income taxes and why the business community is divided. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top business headlines including hotel bookings for World Cup soccer. And finally the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce brings us up-to-date on the replacement of the Cape Cod bridges.
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Real Estate Rising, Baseball Money, and Brookline’s New Business Hub
On today’s program, we speak with the topic executive at JP Morgan about their new office space in the South Station Tower. The Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week‘s business headlines. Baseball season is underway we’ll talk to a business of Sports expert about the dollars. And finally the president of the Charles River Chamber of Commerce shares his views about the chamber’s recent expansion into Brookline.
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Airports, Headlines, Marathons, and Money: A New England Business Rundown
On today’s program, we speak with Roger Berkowitz about his new fish restaurant that he’s opening at Logan airport. We also chat with the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal about this week‘s top of business headlines. The Boston Marathon is less than a month away, so we chat with the Race Director about this year‘s event. And finally an expert on FIFA and the economics of the soccer spectacle talks about the bottom line.
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