NightSide News Update 4/14/26

8:05PM: April is distracted driving awareness month. More than 3,200 Americans were killed in crashes involving distracted driving in the most recent year of data from the NHTSA. We discussed Safety Tips & Technologies Focused on Keeping Drivers’ Eyes on the Road and Hands on the Wheel. Guest: Dan Glaser - General Motors Driver Distraction Engineer  8:15PM: Is the idea of everyone having a “soulmate” just a myth?Guest: Nancy Perpall – former critical care nurse & family lawyer – now author of The Malnourished Marriage, challenges one of the most deeply held ideas about love—arguing that the concept of a soulmate is a myth that creates unrealistic expectations and unnecessary disappointment in relationships.  8:30PM: Senate taking new run at plastics in $3.6 billion environmental bond. The bill bans single-use plastic bags and also targets plastic utensils. Guest: Colin Young – Deputy Editor & Reporter for the State House News Service  8:45PM: We’re one day away from Tax Day…if you’re a procrastinator or late on your taxes, here’s some tips and what you need to know from a tax expert! Guest: Brandon Arnold - Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers UnionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.