Brians Beat

According to the Outreach Director at Freedom Project Academy 63% of today's 3rd graders will have jobs that currently do not exist. As shocking as Dave Drake's statement sounds, when you were in 3rd grade did you think of being a:   > Social Media Consultant > Web Designer > Computer Technician > App Developer > Robotics Engineer > Blogger > Cell Phone Salesperson > On-Lin

They are sprouting up like zucchini in the garden. You can find on-line K-12 government and private schools. Government on-line schools don't have a tuition, the majority are Common Core affiliated and exist nationwide. There are now a plethora of religious, non-religious, STEM and artistic oriented on-line schools...

It seems the young gun has the right idea. Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correira wants to to deploy billboards on government property to yield revenue for the cash starved city. In fact, Correira told WJAR-TV, "There are some many billboards," "we haven't been a beneficiary of any of that revenue...

When should New Bedford Police utilize drones to fight crime? Great question. In a free state, I believe police should only use drones for search and rescue missions and to hotly pursue criminals, or when they knowingly believe a crime is going to take place...

It's nothing new. Nothing extraordinary. It is very appropriate. The Mitchell administration is opening it's heart and closing its collection wallet over the holiday season. The parking commission is allowing us to park at some of New Bedford's parking meters for free...

I love Mondays. It's the best work day of the week. On Your Mind Monday is a free for all on Brian's Beat. I had three main topics today: When did America lose its greatness and is that term code? The word transgender is now discriminatory...

Some say kick 'em all out. Others confide illegal immigrants that are working should be allowed to file paperwork for residency. Just like a nose, we all have an opinion on illegal immigration. Listen in as callers express themselves on Brian's Beat...

On your mind, Monday included some local and national talk. Locally, the authorities use Narcan to save a homeless man collapsed in an encampment. Needle strewn all over the ground. Donald Trump goes onto 60 Minutes. There's a reason why I'm terming him back track Trump...

I had a veteran call Brian's Beat today. I didn't get his name. We often thank the vet for their service. What many of us miss is how they are treated when they come home. It's very interesting to listen to the words and the feeling behind those words...

Mondays are "On Your Mind, Monday on Brian's Beat. With polling precincts closing in less than 40 hours, it is survey time. Time to find out how listeners/voters plan to cast their ballot.