4.24.25 The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Thursday

Today on The Joe Mangiacotti Show at 1:00 PM on WCRN 830 AM, we’re unpacking seven stories making headlines:

1. Bill de Blasio’s Free Bus Gaffe – The former NYC mayor pushed for fare-free buses but stumbled when pressed to name a single city where it works, highlighting the pitfalls of policy without proof.

2. Karen Read Retrial Costs – New documents reveal Massachusetts taxpayers shelled out nearly $864,000 on her retrial, which ended with acquittals on major charges and only a probation sentence for OUI.

3. Jack Schlossberg Eyes Nadler’s Seat – JFK’s grandson is weighing a run for Jerry Nadler’s now-open Manhattan congressional seat, setting up a dynasty-vs-grassroots battle in the Democratic Party.

4. Generational Shift in Politics – Nadler’s retirement itself reflects a broader Democratic Party reckoning with age and leadership turnover.

5. Kansas City’s Fare-Free Bus Failure – Serving as the counterpoint to de Blasio’s claim, Kansas City’s experiment collapsed under budget shortfalls and service complaints.

6. Public Trust in Prosecution – The Read retrial also raises deeper concerns about prosecutorial accountability, investigative integrity, and political fallout for DA Michael Morrissey.

7. Celebrity Politics on the Rise – Whether it’s Kennedys, Clintons, or other familiar names, legacy politics remains a powerful—but controversial—force in 2025.

Join Joe for common sense conversation for the common sense citizen as he breaks down what these stories really mean for taxpayers, commuters, and voters across New England and beyond.