NightSide With Dan Rea

New England had some great original amusement parks and shopping establishments that are no longer in business. How many of you grew up shopping at Bradlees, Ames, or the Christmas Tree Shops? Do you reminisce about the times your family spent the day at Paragon Park or Whalom Park? Which New England institution of yesteryear do you miss and why? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and...

The late, great former Red Sox pitcher, Luis Tiant, was snubbed by the Baseball Hall of Fame! Tiant needed to earn 75% of the vote to earn induction. Over 19 MLB seasons Tiant went 229-172 with a 3.30 ERA, 3,486.1 innings and 2,416 strikeouts. Tiant was also a three-time All Star and a two-time ERA champion. Do you think Tiant deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame? What other athletes do you...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Katie Johnston – Boston Globe Reporter with top places to work in Massachusetts! According to an Energage survey of MA employees at 8K MA organization. Suzanne Seggerman – Victim of “Monster” tenant & Writer/Author has 10 Landlord Tips That Anyone Should Know BEFORE Renting Out...

In recent weeks, a large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey. Where are these drones coming from? To whom do they belong? Law enforcement have told the public that the drones do not appear to be a public safety threat, but the public has still not been given any explanation…One senator from CT, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, said “we should be doing very urgent...

Why are some people so obsessed with true crime? Whether it’s true crime podcasts or docuseries, it seems people can’t get enough…Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist who studies serial killers and has been featured on numerous high-profile true crime TV shows and documentaries to give his insight. Dr. Bonn joined us to weigh in on the recent murder of United Healthcare’s CEO at the hands of Luigi Ma...

Luigi Mangione, the man charged for the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson is being dubbed a “hero” by some in American society. Social media has erupted with hashtags like #FreeLuigi and comments lionizing Mangione for what they claim is him standing up to corporate greed within the healthcare industry. How can so many align themselves with a killer like Mangione? Ask Alexa to play WB...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Nathan Honeycutt - FIRE polling and analytics manager brings us a FIRE SURVEY: Only 20% of university faculty say a conservative would fit in well in their department. Dr. Saunda Dalton-Smith – Author of "Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity" stopp...

A bill to save AM radio being installed in new cars seems to be stalled, and must be passed before this Legislation session ends. What does AM radio mean to you? Dan Rea discussed! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City recently legalized jaywalking. For many Bostonians, jaywalking almost seems like a way of life…how many people actually realize jaywalking is illegal? With a seemingly minor fine of $1 if caught jaywalking in Boston, is that worth law enforcement’s time? We heard listeners' thoughts on whether Boston should legalize jaywalking! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and list...

Eight years after Massachusetts legalizes marijuana, the Cannabis Control Commission has unveiled three license types for the “social consumption” of marijuana. A hospitality license allows for stand alone lounges to consume on site, a supplemental license is for existing businesses to have adjoining space for consumption and a temporary license can be used for events that will permit smoking mari...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Bob and Pat Kuecker’s Coats for Kids program have donated thousands of winter coats to children and teens served by The Salvation Army from across the City of Boston. This year supporters donated more than 3,000 coats! Bob joined Dan to discuss the program. Google’s annual look at...

A person of interest has been identified in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on gun charges and is being detained for questioning in relation to the NYC murder. Mangione was found in possession of multiple fake IDs, a face mask, a firearm, and a suppressor that appeared to match those used in the shooting, a...

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested last week on federal public corruption charges and is accused of taking a $7,000 kickback. According to the indictment, Fernandes-Anderson is charged with wire fraud, theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and forfeiture allegations. In the wake of the indictment, Boston City Councilors are exploring the possibility of establis...

In November Governor Maura Healey signed the Physician Pathway Act into law. The measure aims to help fill primary care physician shortages in the state by offering a pathway to licensure for internationally trained doctors. Dan has some questions of his own about how this would work. Will MA residents have shorter waiting times to see a primary care physician? Dr. Deeb Salem, Senior Vice Presiden...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Steve McClatchy - author of "Leading Relationships: Build Meaningful Connections, Eliminate Conflict, and Radically Improve Engagement" talked about the “Great Detachment”! Gallup report released found employees actively looking to switch jobs at the highest rate since 2015, but ar...

Daniel Penny, the former U.S. marine who put a homeless man in a chokehold on the NYC subway after the man was acting “erratically,” was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. We discussed the case and heard your reaction to the verdict. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A person of interest has been identified in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on gun charges and is being detained for questioning in relation to the NYC murder. Mangione was found in possession of multiple fake IDs, a face mask, a firearm, and a suppressor that appeared to match those used in the shooting, a...

We began our program with our special annual College Admissions Panel! We were joined by Deans of Admission at Harvard University, William Fitzsimmons and at Boston College, Grant Gosselin. Both Deans answered questions about getting into college, the SATs, paying tuition, the application process, what colleges are looking for in prospective students, and so much more! If you are a student, parent...

We began our program with our special annual College Admissions Panel! We were joined by Deans of Admission at Harvard University, William Fitzsimmons and at Boston College, Grant Gosselin. Both Deans answered questions about getting into college, the SATs, paying tuition, the application process, what colleges are looking for in prospective students, and so much more! If you are a student, parent...

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea Longtime Boston comedian Tony V joined Gary on the airwaves to share stories from his career as well as talk about current events, entertainment, and the world of comedy! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea Tis the season for…watching Christmas movies! In your opinion, what’s the best Christmas movie and why? How about the worst Christmas movie? Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss the best and worst Christmas films! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea Do you smell Boston Cream pie...not in a bakery…now seemingly a lot more often? You probably are not crazy. Someone around you could be wearing the new Dunkin/Native Boston Cream pie scented deodorant! If you were a scent, what would it be? What scent do you think best describes you? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to Nigh...

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can also be a period of sadness for many as well. Do you experience the “holiday blues,” a painful period of reflection, loneliness, anxiety, and depression? Psychologist Dr. Gregory Jantz joined Gary to talk about how to combat the holiday blues this season! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio...

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea Most of us grew up with parents or guardians that gave us guidance that seemed outrageous or downright weird at times…For example, does anyone believe if you swallow a watermelon seed that a whole watermelon would grow in your stomach? A lot of us did as kids; but that turned out to be untrue! Gary discussed things we believed as kids that turned ou...

  United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside of a Hilton hotel in New York City. Police believe it was a targeted attack and since discovered that the words “Delay,” “Deny,” and “Defend” were written on the ammunition fired at Thompson. Does this incident mark a new time period we are entering where major heads of companies such as Thompson, must watch their ba...