Thursday, May 21 - Jones BBQ and Foot Massage

Eversource is reportedly pushing for a double-digit rate increase by next summer, a move that’s already raising eyebrows across Connecticut as residents brace for another hit to their utility bills. Meanwhile, a concerning trend is emerging in the state with underage sports betting on the rise — with reports suggesting kids as young as seven are somehow getting involved, sparking serious questions about access and oversight. On the retail front, malls across Connecticut continue to struggle, though the Danbury Fair Mall is still holding strong compared to many others in the region. In entertainment, the boys sit down for a conversation with Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, and Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves also joins the show in his weekly segment to talk local issues. Things also take a turn into the strange and unexplained, with claims from two CIA-affiliated scientists suggesting the U.S. government may have recovered bodies from multiple alien species after alleged UFO crashes — adding more fuel to the ongoing mystery conversation around extraterrestrial life. Actor Glen Powell shares a wild story about a fan encounter that went completely off the rails, while the boys debate a high-stakes question: would you agree to be blindfolded for 24 hours in exchange for $10 million? There’s also a bizarre celebrity headline floating around that Jessica Simpson once flew first class while her children sat in coach, sparking plenty of online reaction. Elsewhere, New York City saw a major explosion and fire yesterday, adding to a chaotic news cycle across the region. And speaking of chaos, beach season in the Northeast is already getting out of hand with reports of violence at some shore spots. The boys also dive into lighter topics, including a list of everyday things that somehow feel embarrassing for no real reason, plus a viral story out of Colorado involving a woman accused of stealing pies from a local farm stand. And finally, a Harvard scientist is raising eyebrows with a theoretical warning about what an alien invasion could look like — and according to him, it wouldn’t be calm or controlled… it would be pure global chaos.