NightSide With Dan Rea

Larry and Scott Rubenstein, NightSide’s official "Car Guys," were back in the garage and took calls from listeners! Are your vehicles ready for summer road trips, beach days, and rising temperatures? From strange noises and warning lights to maintenance tips and repair advice, no question was too big or too small. The NightSide "Car Guys" were in the house, taking care of business! See omnys...

In case you hadn't noticed, it's HOT out there! Things are baking on the East Coast and hopefully you're not one of them! The sidewalks are about one degree away from becoming lava! If you're celebrating the Fourth of July this weekend, you'll need to prepare. Dan wanted to know how you're staying cool this holiday weekend and whether you're wishing winter had never ended! See omnystudio.com/liste...

Hundreds of teachers and classroom aides in the Boston Public Schools could lose their jobs this fall as the district struggles with budget pressures. School officials say the reductions are being driven by declining enrollment, rising health insurance and labor costs, the end of federal pandemic aid, and lower state education revenue. The Boston Teachers Union says the cuts will hurt students, an...

Actress-turned-therapist Eliza Dushku Palandjian has traded Hollywood for helping veterans and military families heal. Best known for playing Faith on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," she now serves as a clinical and program development specialist at Home Base. Eliza joined Dan to discuss her participation in the Run to Home Base event and how you can support veterans, service members, and their famili...

Continued conversation about a new poll from Gallup that found national pride in the U.S. has fallen sharply and is increasingly divided along political lines. Only 53% of Americans said they are “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, with Republicans reporting much higher levels of pride than Democrats and independents. The survey also found that younger Americans are...

A new poll from Gallup found that national pride in the U.S. has fallen sharply and is increasingly divided along political lines. Only 53% of Americans said they are “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, with Republicans reporting much higher levels of pride than Democrats and independents. The survey also found that younger Americans are significantly less likely th...

The Trump administration is increasing efforts to crack down on the birth tourism industry following renewed attention to birthright citizenship policies. Birth tourism refers to the practice of foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. to give birth so their children will receive automatic U.S. citizenship, sometimes with assistance from businesses that arrange travel and medical services. The Fede...

For many people, COVID-19 now feels more like a bad cold, with symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, and fatigue. But for millions of others, the effects don't end when the infection does. Long COVID can cause symptoms that linger, return, or appear months later, sometimes lasting for months or even years. Dan talked with Julie Sullivan of the COVID Recovery Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital...

Continued conversation about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states may ban transgender girls and women from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams, upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia. The Court found that these laws do not violate the 14th Amendment or Title IX. The ruling is expected to bolster similar laws in roughly half of U.S. states. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may ban transgender girls and women from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams, upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia. The Court found that these laws do not violate the 14th Amendment or Title IX. The ruling is expected to bolster similar laws in roughly half of U.S. states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Continued conversation about the U.S. Supreme Court issuing a major ruling in the battle over birthright citizenship, leaving intact the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause. The decision preserves the principle that nearly everyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen, with only narrow exceptions such as children of foreign diplomats. See omnystudio.com/listener...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling in the battle over birthright citizenship, leaving intact the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause. The decision preserves the principle that nearly everyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen, with only narrow exceptions such as children of foreign diplomats. Dan shared the details of this long-awaited decision! See...

Continued conversation about how a poor decision by a New York Knicks fan that was captured on video quickly turned into a fine and the loss of a job. A woman was caught emptying a Knicks-themed city trash can onto the street and walking away with the bin as a souvenir. After the video went viral, 40-year-old Angie Báez returned the trash can, was fined $175 for littering and impeding sanit...

A poor decision by a New York Knicks fan that was captured on video quickly turned into a fine and the loss of a job. A woman was caught emptying a Knicks-themed city trash can onto the street and walking away with the bin as a souvenir. After the video went viral, 40-year-old Angie Báez returned the trash can, was fined $175 for littering and impeding sanitation operations, and later lost...

Continued conversation about how being an American citizen goes beyond just holding a passport or being born in the U.S. It means you are a member of the United States with certain rights, protections, and responsibilities. You pledge loyalty to the U.S. and its Constitution and share a civic duty to help shape and sustain the country's democratic institutions. Dan asked what you value most about...

Being an American citizen goes beyond just holding a passport or being born in the U.S. It means you are a member of the United States with certain rights, protections, and responsibilities. You pledge loyalty to the U.S. and its Constitution and share a civic duty to help shape and sustain the country's democratic institutions. What do you value most about your American citizenship? See omnystudi...

In this final hour of the week, Dan wanted to know: Which celebrity would you most like to meet this summer? Whether you're relaxing on the beach or heading out on vacation, who would make your day if they suddenly appeared?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I bet most of you have never heard of the Island of Yap. No, it's not a made-up name! It's one of the main islands in the Federated States of Micronesia. Missionary Paul Zimmer and his family have been serving the people of Yap since 2001, bringing hope to the islands of the Pacific through efforts in education, renewable energy, and community development through their nonprofit organization. Paul...

Continued conversation about how technology was supposed to save us time, but for many of us, it feels like we're spending more and more of our lives troubleshooting it. From software updates and password resets to Wi-Fi outages and mysterious error messages, dealing with our electronics can feel like a never-ending part-time job. Is modern technology creating as much work as it's eliminating? See...

Technology was supposed to save us time, but for many of us, it feels like we're spending more and more of our lives troubleshooting it. From software updates and password resets to Wi-Fi outages and mysterious error messages, dealing with our electronics can feel like a never-ending part-time job. Is modern technology creating as much work as it's eliminating? Dan shared his recent technical issu...

Move over, Bridezillas — here come the "Cover Charge Brides." Some couples are charging guests anywhere from $10 to $1,000 or more just to attend their weddings! Unlike destination weddings, where guests may be expected to cover travel and lodging costs, these fees are simply for admission to the big day itself. Traditional wedding etiquette says the hosts pay for the wedding — not the...

Continued conversation about how the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Haitians and about 6,000 Syrians who were permitted to live and work in the U.S. because of crises in their home countries. The decision overturns lower court rulings that had blocked the administration from ending those prote...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Haitians and about 6,000 Syrians who were permitted to live and work in the U.S. because of crises in their home countries. The decision overturns lower court rulings that had blocked the administration from ending those protections. The ruling is particularl...

Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell is pushing to make the city's temporary 3 a.m. last call for bars and restaurants permanent after later hours were approved for the World Cup and America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Supporters argue the move would strengthen Boston's economy and nightlife scene, while critics have raised concerns about noise, public safety, and impacts on neighborhoods. Da...

Continued conversation about how a Massachusetts man convicted of killing his 2-year-old son with a Wiffle ball bat in 1983 has been granted parole after spending more than 40 years behind bars. The state's Parole Board unanimously approved the release of 78-year-old Richard Mayes, whose previous five parole requests had been denied. The decision has reignited debate over whether people convicted...