NightSide With Dan Rea

How can we cut down on the current political rhetoric that's filled with vitriol and at times questionably dangerous speech? Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel is under fire (again) for comments he made mocking the White House Correspondents' Dinner days before it occurred, saying Melania looks to have the "glow of an expectant widow", among other questionable comments. In other examples we've seen t...

Boston Mayor Wu floats the idea of congestion pricing to cut down on driving in Boston, a move that's part of the Wu Administration's climate action plan. In the city's five-year climate action plans released this week, it states, "The city will study financial mechanisms to discourage vehicle trips into Boston, including updates to parking freeze permit fees, parking pricing structures, tolls and...

Boston Mayor Wu floats the idea of congestion pricing to cut down on driving in Boston, a move that's part of the Wu Administration's climate action plan. In the city's five-year climate action plans released this week, it states, "The city will study financial mechanisms to discourage vehicle trips into Boston, including updates to parking freeze permit fees, parking pricing structures, tolls and...

8:05PM: Who’s Really Running Boston? The Most Influential Bostonians of 2026 Guest: Chris Vogel - Boston Magazine editor  8:15PM: His Majesty King Charles Ongoing Visit to the U.S.! What’s on the agenda for the first US visit by a British monarch in nearly 20 years? What does this mean for New England 250 years after independence? Where does the UK/US relationship stand? Guest:&nb...

Over the weekend, a gunman charged towards the ballroom at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with the goal of targeting Trump Administration officials. The suspect charged a security checkpoint outside the ballroom where according to law enforcement; a total of at least five to eight gunshots were fired during the incident. President Trump nor anyone inside the ballroom were injured. A secret...

Over the weekend, a gunman charged towards the ballroom at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with the goal of targeting Trump Administration officials. The suspect charged a security checkpoint outside the ballroom where according to law enforcement; a total of at least five to eight gunshots were fired during the incident. President Trump nor anyone inside the ballroom were injured. A secret...

The Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora over the weekend amid a huge coaching shake-up! Chad Tracy, a former major leaguer, and manager of Boston's Triple-A affiliate in Worcester since 2022, was named interim manager. The Sox have had a disappointing start to the season with a current record of 12W-17L placing them 5th in the American League West. Was this a smart decision by the clubhouse to fire Cor...

8:05PM: Excessive Napping May Be a Warning Sign of Underlying or Developing Health Conditions in Older Adults. What your napping habits could reveal… Guest: Dr. Chenlu Gao (pronounced CH-EN-LOU – G-AH-OW) – lead author of the study & an investigator in the Department of Anesthesiology in the Mass General Brigham, who is also an affiliated research fellow in the Division of S...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Nightside's ever popular "What Grinds Your Gears?" topic is on the table this hour. What grinds your gears?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has been caught up in a public scandal after intimate photos between him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini surfaced. Both Vrabel and Russini are married to separate people. Vrabel addressed the media saying his “actions don't meet the standard I hold myself to". Despite the very public surfacing of these photos, is this a private matter or not? Vrabe...

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has been caught up in a public scandal after intimate photos between him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini surfaced. Both Vrabel and Russini are married to separate people. Vrabel addressed the media saying his “actions don't meet the standard I hold myself to". Despite the very public surfacing of these photos, is this a private matter or not? Vrabe...

8:05PM: Everwild (a women’s mountain biking festival) invites female mountain bike riders of all skill levels to come out and participate in their mountain biking weekend May 1st-3rd! Hosted by Hale Education in Westwood, MA. Guest: Jocelyn Bergeron -organizer of Everwild mountain biking festival at Hale Education, where she leads fundraising and strategic philanthropic partnerships.  8...

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was photographed with sports reporter Dianna Russini, causing a stir in the media. But do fans care? Should they care? Is it anyone else's business? Dan shared his insights on the situation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed with your weekly grocery shopping that the grocery bill seems to be higher than it was 5-6 years ago, yet you’re getting less food? A new analysis from InvestorsObserver tracked the price and package size of America’s most popular grocery brands across six years, from 2020 to 2026 and found the results to be surprising… The average American family of four is spe...

Have you noticed with your weekly grocery shopping that the grocery bill seems to be higher than it was 5-6 years ago, yet you’re getting less food? A new analysis from InvestorsObserver tracked the price and package size of America’s most popular grocery brands across six years, from 2020 to 2026 and found the results to be surprising… The average American family of four is spe...

8:05PM: It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, which aims to protect roadside workers as construction season ramps up. A look at MA’s Slow Down, Move Over law, which according to AAA research, many drivers don’t understand the law. We'll discuss what you need to know… Guest: Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast&nbsp...

As the war with Iran continues, President Trump extended the cease-fire for now. Do you agree with this decision, or should the President change strategies?  Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates on this continuing story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war with Iran continues, President Trump extended the cease-fire for now. Do you agree with this decision, or should the President change strategies?  Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates on this continuing story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Nizam Missaghi is an American citizen who was born in the United States but grew up in Tehran, Iran. Dr. Missaghi lived under Iran’s theocracy belonging to a faith the Islamic Republic refused to recognize, which made his future success nearly impossible in that country. Dr. Missaghi checked in with us and discussed not only his harrowing escape from Iran as a child, but he shared his in...

8:05PM: American Lung Association State of the Air report. What grade did the Boston Metro area receive for air quality? Guest: Daniel Fitzgerald – Director of Advocacy for RI & MA with the American Lung Association  8:15PM: As the highly anticipated 2026 summer travel season approaches, consumer behavior is shifting, and the way Americans travel is changing. How? Are Americans pull...

On October 5th, a crowd of people staged a "street takeover" in Randolph MA, and 17 people were charged. Footage from a police dash camera show the vehicle being swarmed and fireworks being fired off. Dan suggests a $10,000 bail, and require parents to show up. Most of those involved weren't from Randolph, and so have no ties to the community. What do you think should happen to people who block st...

On October 5th, a crowd of people staged a "street takeover" in Randolph MA, and 17 people were charged. Footage from a police dash camera show the vehicle being swarmed and fireworks being fired off. Dan suggests a $10,000 bail, and require parents to show up. Most of those involved weren't from Randolph, and so have no ties to the community. What do you think should happen to people who block st...

There is a potential ballot question being petitioned right now that aims to ask MA voters if they are in favor of a gradual personal income tax reduction that would lower the rate from 5% to 4%. As a Massachusetts voter, would you support or oppose lowering the state's personal income tax? Jim Stergios, the Executive Director of the Pioneer Institute (who supports this petition to lower the state...

8:05PM: Gov. Healey signs a Cannabis Reform Bill for MA. A look at the changes that will be made to Massachusetts' marijuana industry and the state agency that oversees it. Guest:  Steve Reilly - Head of Government Relations for Insa (a vertically integrated, independent cannabis company)  8:15PM: A Mickey Mantle 1965-67 Yankees Game-Used Bat Sells for $84k, a 1957-58 Topps Basketball Un...

The Iran regime said Monday that it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan with President Trump's top three negotiators. The ceasefire deadline between the two countries is looming. Will Trump reignite a firestorm on Iran if they don't "cooperate"? We discussed the ongoing efforts to end the war in Iran, which appears to be more challenging for the Trump Administration than they originally...