NightSide With Dan Rea

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, Dan asked the audience what their current “must watch” TV show is! Dan shared his & heard from listeners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the current global impact of President Trump’s tariffs? The U.S. Supreme Court is set to give their final ruling on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs in the coming months. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business checked in to discuss the status of President Trump's tariffs among other areas of economic interest. See omnyst...

The Northeast Intercounty Scholastic Girls Hockey League (NISHL) is a newly established non-profit women's high school hockey league in New England that focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, and inclusiveness. The league was largely created to provide a space and league for all high school girls to play hockey, especially for those girls whose own high school might not provide a women's var...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Guest: Mark Malkoff - author/comedian who over 12 years interviewed 400 individuals about Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show What should we expect from the release of the Epstein files?...

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entre...

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entre...

In an unexpected twist, Brian Walshe’s defense team rested its case Thursday morning without ever calling a witness to the stand. During opening statements, defense attorney Larry Tipton told the jury that during the trial you will hear evidence of how an unexplained sudden death does and can happen; the cause of death which Walshe’s defense team are arguing happened to Ana Walshe. As...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 70th Anniversary of Globe Santa! What the program does each year for thousands of children. Guest: Linda Matchan – Boston Globe correspondent - the writer and editor for Globe Santa Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest hit a big milestone this year ma...

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Bruins this season. The latest Bruins news. Guest: Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe sportswriter & columnist DEMOLISH YOUR COMFORT ZONES: 6 Unconventional Practices to Crush Your Hidden Limitations. Guest: Art Turock – author & motivational speaker...

Now and then we like to open up the phones to any topic, and topic suggestions. Tune in to hear what folks have to say! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism recently released their final report and recommendations. The commission was created and signed into law by Gov. Healey during the Summer of 2024 to address the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes occurring across the Commonwealth. David Freedman, one of Gov. Healey’s appointees to the Commission joined us to d...

What are the current housing market trends and the 2026 predictions for mortgage rates and home prices? Lance Morgan, a financial expert and educator stopped by to discuss the current housing market and trends, the various types of mortgages like a 30-year mortgage compared to a 50-year mortgage, what trends he's seeing with Millennials and Gen Z looking to buy their first home or even forgoing ho...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Rise of Digital Parenting: How Remote Work & Screen Time can make an impact on parenting. Also how digital parentings comes into play now in custody battles. Guest: Yonatan Levoritz – Attorney who practices family law Biting cold persists. Another storm arrives W...

Dan asked listeners if they feel the Trump Administrations handling of the Venezuela boats is a good thing, or a bad thing.  Be sure to check in with Nightside every night from 8 until midnight for guaranteed human discussions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, one-third of 500 voters surveyed said they considered leaving Massachusetts in the last year. Residents cited inflation, cost of living, health care costs, housing affordability, and taxes as their highest concerns. Dave Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, explained the results of this survey. See omnyst...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Senator Nick Collins continue to butt heads over Wu’s tax shift plan, which would shift the property tax burden from homeowners to commercial property owners. With residential property taxes expected to rise 13% next month, Wu is urging approval from Beacon Hill. Senator Collins outlines that Wu’s plan will burden the city’s economy by putting a...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! This year, the market is flooded with new A.I. toys, and some of them may not be appropriate for all ages! U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s 40th Trouble in Toyland report. Guest:  Rory Erlich, New Economy Campaign Associate with the Public Interest Research With the holidays in full swing, so...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun! This week Dan asked everyone what their go-to comfort food is.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Archdiocese of Boston responds to Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham and their nativity scene that is displaying an "ICE was here" sign, condemning the display. The archdiocese says St. Susanna's "neither requested nor received permission from the archdiocese to depart from this canonical norm or to place a politically divisive display outside the church. The display should be removed, and the m...

Record low cold temperatures hit many places across New England on Friday, making it the coldest Dec. 5th morning in nearly a century for some spots as the region woke up to frigid temperatures about 20 to 30 degrees below normal. We discussed cold weather trends and Friday's record lows as well as asking the listeners how they're faring and adjusting to the temperature.   See omnystudio.com/...

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!   In this episode we chatted with:   Brian Early, author of "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago" and podcaster who specializes in the history of Christmas - his podcast has been the #1 Christmas podcast for 10 years running! Early chatted about surprising Christmas traditions from t...

Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham has put out their Christmas nativity scene this year with a sign in the manger that says, "ICE was here". The display has received mixed reactions from the community. The congregation supports the display saying, "This is a parish that’s very supportive of immigration." While those that take aim with the sign say the church is politicizing the nativity scene....