NightSide With Dan Rea

There is an ongoing effort to restore rent control in Massachusetts. Homes For All, a housing justice coalition in MA is pushing for a ballot initiative that would create a statewide “rent stabilization” program that would tie annual increases for most apartments to inflation, with a hard annual cap at 5 percent, but also include some exemptions. Are you for or against rent control? Why or why not...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! A new AP poll finds that 86 percent of Americans are stressed over rising food prices and their ability to afford increased costs of living. How policy impacts prices that we pay for food, goods and services... Guest: Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino - Political Economic Analyst & autho...

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Various sources say a summit between President Trump and Russian President Putin could occur as early as next week. If the meeting goes off without a hitch, it will be the first in-person summit between an American and Russian president in more than four years. Trump informed European leaders that he plans to hold a follow up trilateral meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Will Tr...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite ongoing criticism at home and abroad. Netanyahu went on to say they merely want a security perimeter, not to govern the region. Benny Sharoni, the Israeli Consul General to New England, joined us on NightSide to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener...

We kicked off the program with three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Wildfires are raging in Canada. They’re worsening air quality in New England. Guest: Sucharita Kher - Pulmonologist at Tufts Medical Center An Act Relative to Transportation Safety in MA Guest: Sen. Nick Collins Never Forget Another Name! It can be awkward when you see someone you...

There is ongoing controversy over actress Sydney Sweeney’s jeans advertising campaign for American Eagle. The ad campaign’s tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” has Americans split over the ad’s wordplay. Critics of the ad say it promotes eugenics whereas American Eagle and supporters say it’s always been about the jeans. According to a YouGov Poll asking over 3K U.S. adults about the ad, a m...

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate...

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Mass Lottery Produces Estimated $1.065 Billion In Net Profit For The Commonwealth In Fiscal Year 2025 - Record-setting sales for Keno and highest prize payout percentage to date for players! Guest: State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commissio...

Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee issued a flurry of subpoenas seeking files from the Justice Department and testimony from ex-government and law enforcement officials. Jeffery Epstein is a former financier and convicted sex offender who was accused of serial sex trafficking of women and underage girls, giving access to high profile figures. We discussed the latest into this investigation. Se...

On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee issued a flurry of subpoenas seeking files from the Justice Department and testimony from ex-government and law enforcement officials. Jeffery Epstein is a former financier and convicted sex offender who was accused of serial sex trafficking of women and underage girls, giving access to high profile figures. We discussed the latest into this investigation....

UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing hundreds of Fenway Park concession workers, warns a second strike could occur after failing to reach a satisfactory agreement with Aramark. Union workers are pushing for higher wages and other workplace protections. How could a second-strike impact fans going to a future game at Fenway? Union President, Carlos Aramayo joined us on NightSide to discuss th...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Update on the Cape Cod Bridges Project – What’s the latest? Guest: Luisa Paiewonsky - Executive Director of MassDOT's Mega Projects Delivery Office Though we shouldn’t be nervous every time we go for a walk or a hike, we should certainly be aware and prepared to meet wildlife. How...

Are Israel and Hamas any closer to reaching a ceasefire? A U.S. backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire involving hostage exchanges and aid access collapsed. Israel is now considering expanding its military offensive in Gaza, while Hamas has rejected demands to disarm. The discussion continued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Israel and Hamas any closer to reaching a ceasefire? A U.S. backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire involving hostage exchanges and aid access collapsed. Israel is now considering expanding its military offensive in Gaza, while Hamas has rejected demands to disarm. Jeff Robbins ,  former Chairman of the New England Board of the Anti-Defamation League joined Dan to talk about peace initiatives i...

The Republic Services trash collectors strike continues into another week after Republic employees voted 93% in favor of continuing the strike. The ongoing dispute that affects 14 cities and towns in Massachusetts is over wages, health insurance and lack of amnesty among other things. Are you a resident of one of the communities being impacted by this strike? How is the ongoing strike adding to pu...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The TikTok Sunburning Trend! Sufferers of acne swear by it but here’s why it’s problematic… Guest: Farah Moustafa, MD, Dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical Center How to take advantage of tax-free shopping days this weekend for MA’s tax-free weekend! G...

In this 20th hour of the week, Dan wants to hear about your favorite summer memory from when you were a kid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-Songwriter Justin Timberlake recently revealed he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can cause fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, and more. The announcement comes on the heels of his Forget Tomorrow tour where he faced criticism of his “energy” on stage. Rheumatologist Dr. Alfred Miller joined Dan for a full discussion of what Lyme disease is and its complications. See omnystu...

In a recent Boston Globe article, columnist Joan Vennochi expressed her thoughts on the growing opioid crisis and involuntary commitment for those with drug and alcohol addictions. Although voluntary care is preferred, involuntary, such as a Section 35, may be the only option for law-abiding citizens to live freely without the distraction of those living unhealthily on the streets. See omnystudio....

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! When we think of power line corridors, we don’t usually think about the habitats around them! These corridors are not just structures delivering energy across the region – they’re home to many native plants, pollinators, and hundreds of wildlife species! Guest: Sean Redding, Director of Vegetation Mana...

Brown University joins other Ivy League schools in making a deal with the Trump Administration. Will this improve the education? You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delta recently announced that by the end of the year, your ticket price may be decided by AI. Critics say using artificial intelligence here puts the current airline's dynamic pricing model on steroids. Delta has expressed that a variety of market forces have driven the dynamic pricing model for decades and this new tech will simply streamline the process. Do you feel AI will deliver fair pricing?...

When we think of cancer, we commonly think about the predominant ones…like breast, prostate, and lung. We don’t often think about cancers found above the collarbone…such as throat, nose, and mouth. Dr. Scharukh Jalisi, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was in to chat with Dan about cancers that develop above the neck. You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live!...