NightSide With Dan Rea

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. In this 20th hour, Dan asks the question - In this stressful adult world, what do you miss about being a kid? Catching frogs? Summer off from school? Running after the ice cream truck?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowadays, various restaurants and consumer-based establishments have ramped up their way of asking for tips. Gone are the days of the simple coin jar! Whether it’s a digital tipping prompt for the entire line behind you to see how much you tip at the coffee counter or a suggested tip on a receipt, tipping culture has changed. How have you adapted to the changes and pressures of tipping...

Nowadays, various restaurants and consumer-based establishments have ramped up their way of asking for tips. Gone are the days of the simple coin jar! Whether it’s a digital tipping prompt for the entire line behind you to see how much you tip at the coffee counter or a suggested tip on a receipt, tipping culture has changed. How have you adapted to the changes and pressures of tipping...

Nowadays, various restaurants and consumer-based establishments have ramped up their way of asking for tips. Gone are the days of the simple coin jar! Whether it’s a digital tipping prompt for the entire line behind you to see how much you tip at the coffee counter or a suggested tip on a receipt, tipping culture has changed. How have you adapted to the changes and pressures of tipping...

A new national survey of college undergraduates is raising some serious questions about how young Americans view their country. A Buckley Institute poll found that 22% of students said America deserved the 9/11 attacks, 45% believe physical violence can be justified to stop hate speech, and 42% said they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. What do these findings tell us about how yo...

A new national survey of college undergraduates is raising some serious questions about how young Americans view their country. A Buckley Institute poll found that 22% of students said America deserved the 9/11 attacks, 45% believe physical violence can be justified to stop hate speech, and 42% said they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. What do these findings tell us about how yo...

U.S. Senator Ed Markey is running for re-election in Massachusetts after winning the Democratic primary in September. Markey has been in the Senate since 2013, following 37 years in the House, and has focused on issues like climate change, clean energy, consumer protection, and digital privacy. He’s campaigning for better access to health care, action on climate change, higher wages for work...

Elizabeth Dionne is a Republican candidate for Massachusetts state treasurer, an attorney, and former chair of the Belmont Select Board. She says her experience in local government has given her a firsthand look at how state decisions affect communities, and she wants to bring more transparency and accountability to state spending. Dionne is also focused on reducing waste, improving pension fund r...

This week a man fell to his death while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags in Georgia. The tragedy is a sobering reminder that even a day of fun can carry major risks. Thrill rides are designed with safety in mind, but mechanical failures or human error can turn excitement into danger in seconds. Does this incident change your mind about hopping on a roller coaster in the future? Does safety eve...

This November, Massachusetts voters will be asked whether to repeal the state’s recreational marijuana law, reversing a 2016 voter approval. Supporters of repealing the law point to public health and safety concerns, while opponents say legalization has created jobs, generated tax revenue, and given adults a regulated way to purchase cannabis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

This November, Massachusetts voters will be asked whether to repeal the state’s recreational marijuana law, reversing a 2016 voter approval. Supporters of repealing the law point to public health and safety concerns, while opponents say legalization has created jobs, generated tax revenue, and given adults a regulated way to purchase cannabis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This November, Massachusetts voters will be asked whether to repeal the state’s recreational marijuana law, reversing a 2016 voter approval. Supporters of repealing the law point to public health and safety concerns, while opponents say legalization has created jobs, generated tax revenue, and given adults a regulated way to purchase cannabis. Ryan Dominguez, Stop the Repeal Campaign Chair,...

Dan wants to know your biggest takeaways from the Massachusetts Senate debate! Did one of the candidates clearly stand out, or did they say something that completely shifted your perspective? Did they tackle the issues that hit closest to home for you, or did they dodge the questions that matter most? Did anything you heard flip your vote for the November election, or are you more confident than e...

Dan wants to know your biggest takeaways from the Massachusetts Senate debate! Did one of the candidates clearly stand out, or did they say something that completely shifted your perspective? Did they tackle the issues that hit closest to home for you, or did they dodge the questions that matter most? Did anything you heard flip your vote for the November election, or are you more confident than e...

Dan wants to know your biggest takeaways from the Massachusetts Senate debate! Did one of the candidates clearly stand out, or did they say something that completely shifted your perspective? Did they tackle the issues that hit closest to home for you, or did they dodge the questions that matter most? Did anything you heard flip your vote for the November election, or are you more confident than e...

A Missouri substitute teacher is making headlines for being fired from her teaching job after it was discovered that she had an OnlyFans account. The incident brings up the topic of moral turpitude, which as a society, we’ve seen a rise in cases that question freedom of speech versus community standards. Where do you come down on this case? Should the substitute teacher have been fired over...

All the polls say the Republicans are in trouble. Do you agree or disagree? Spencer Kimball, the Director of Polling at Emerson College, joined us to discuss the midterm election prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depending on where you live and what you recognize, today is both Columbus Day as well as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The joint holiday can be confusing as some schools and businesses are closed, and others remain open. Do you have the day off? While Columbus Day is a federally recognized holiday many cities and towns choose to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead. Which “holid...

Depending on where you live and what you recognize, today is both Columbus Day as well as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The joint holiday can be confusing as some schools and businesses are closed, and others remain open. Do you have the day off? While Columbus Day is a federally recognized holiday many cities and towns choose to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead. Which “holid...

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. For this 20th hour, we bring back a fan favorite. Brushes with Celebrity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady is certainly no stranger to New England, but how many really know the man behind all that success? In New York Times bestselling author Lars Anderson’s new book, “Brady” An American Story and the Price of Greatness” , he paints a detailed psychological portrait of Tom Brady, a self-described loner whose life is defined by discipline,...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be a livestream of the firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan, allowing the public to watch. What’s the current legal framework on this? Most state and federal laws strictly limit who can witness an execution. Furthermore, as a society, should we go back to the days of public executions? See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

On Thursday evening, Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates Governor Maura Healey and Mike Minologue sparred in their first debate. What were the main takeaways from the debate, and did one candidate in particular stand out to you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Gubernatorial debate, Dan wanted to hear what you thought! Did Minogue make any headway, and did either candidate give you something new to think about? Were the issues that matter most to you addressed, or were there questions you wish they had answered? Did anything from tonight change your mind about who you’ll vote for in November, or are you more certain now about your choice?...

After the Gubernatorial debate, Dan wanted to hear what you thought! Did Minogue make any headway, and did either candidate give you something new to think about? Were the issues that matter most to you addressed, or were there questions you wish they had answered? Did anything from tonight change your mind about who you’ll vote for in November, or are you more certain now about your choice?...