NightSide With Dan Rea

A Massachusetts ballot question that addresses rent control is making its way towards voters this November. The proposed rent control ballot question would enact the nation’s strictest rent control policy across all of Massachusetts. Early polling conducted by Suffolk University and the Boston Globe suggests a majority of voters favor rent control. Where do you come down on the issue of rent...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! February 4th is World Cancer Day. The “Saved by the Scan” campaign encourages early detection for those at risk of lung cancer. Why early detection is important. Guest: Dr. Andrea McKee - Medical Director of Radiation Oncology Mass General Brigham Cancer Cente...

Dan Rea was shocked when he saw a poll on CNN showing people favoring showing IDs when voting. What do you think? Should people show a legal ID in order to vote? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of New England's massive snowstorm, there has been pushback from Boston residents about the city's snow removal response. Points of concern are clearing enough space for street parking and sidewalk snow removal, satisfactory enough for individuals with disabilities or strollers. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn discussed some of the ideas that Boston City Council has produced as a soluti...

Philanthropist and businessman Ernie Boch Jr. founded the children’s nonprofit, Music Drives Us, with the belief that music has the power to transform lives. The nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of changing young lives through music education and programs. Ernie joined us to discuss their programs, the history of his foundation and how students can get involved! See omnystudio.com/listener...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Front Row to Boston Sports – a podcast with 4 of Boston's best-connected sports journalists, sharing their extraordinary stories over the last 5 decades. Guests: Peter Brown & Alan Miller THE NAVIGATOR’S LETTER: The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, a...

Over the weekend, President Trump made some comments saying, federal agents won’t intervene during ICE protests in Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, L.A., and others unless they are asked to do so. This comes in the wake of intense ICE protests happening not just in Minneapolis where multiple deaths occurred but across the country. Dan asked the question, should ICE go into cities...

Over the weekend, President Trump made some comments saying, federal agents won’t intervene during ICE protests in Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, L.A., and others unless they are asked to do so. This comes in the wake of intense ICE protests happening not just in Minneapolis where multiple deaths occurred but across the country. Dan asked the question, should ICE go into cities...

On the morning of June 27, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared from Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts, shortly after her mother had dropped her off at her summer lifeguard job. It was not until 2003 that Molly’s remains were discovered in a wooded area a few miles from where she disappeared. While the cause of death could not be established because of the body's decomposition, invest...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! What to know about Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s Day Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston 20 worst Valentine's Day gifts you should never give Guest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette Expert, Author, Master...

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, we presented a NightSide favorite: What Grinds Your Gears? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since last weekend’s major snowstorm in New England, there has been a lot of chatter on various community forums about plowing practices and shoveling etiquette. For example, we’ve seen some local residents complaining about having to shovel and clear their driveway after every time a plow comes down their street dumping or pushing snow onto their driveway. Is that an occurrence to whi...

After 40 years, the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory in Hyannis will close this April! The Campbell’s Company has owned the brand since 2018 and says that the Hyannis factory “no longer makes economic sense for the business,” as just 4% of the Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chips are produced there, where the rest are produced in newer plants in Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania....

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Boston "cash mobs" pop up to support struggling stores Guest: Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter Did the government shut down today? Why another federal government shutdown threat is still looming… Guest: Steve Cotton - Financial Strategist & Policy Expe...

Dan seems to think so. What do you think? Are tensions on the ground easing up? Will ICE pull out of Minnesota's cities? Will the rhetoric and heat cool off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long time New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, who led the Pats to 6 Super Bowl victories, was not inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, sparking widespread outrage and disbelief across the football community. Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy echoes some of that criticism in his recent article saying, “What’s the point of t...

Massachusetts State Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. has identified more than $9.7 Million and counting in exclusive funding intended for gateway municipalities provided to cities or towns that no longer meet the legal criteria to be considered a gateway municipality under Massachusetts general laws. The senator has also uncovered data showing multiple communities in MA that qualify for gateway municipal...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! “STAIRWAY TO SEVEN” SWEEPSTAKES - NFL legend & 3x Super Bowl Champ Matt Light and Chef Steve DiFillippo of Davio's are teaming up purpose-driven Super Bowl sweepstakes. The proceeds benefit the Matt Light Foundation and Ron Burton Training Village. Guest: Steve...

A news story Nightside will continue to follow is ICE agents in Minnesota. Have your opinions changed? Elliot Forhan, Democrat for Ohio posted a video fantasizing about how he is going to "kill Trump" by obtaining a conviction and imposing the death penalty. Was this going too far?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiny homes, also sometimes referred to as ADUs (accessory dwelling units), have gotten increasingly popular over the last decade with many Americans transforming unused backyard space into serious income with tiny-home ADUs. What are tiny homes used for? What do they cost to build and how are people making money from them? Do you have an ADU on your property, or are you thinking about getting one?...

We discussed the temporary utility bill reductions this winter that were requested by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey last week. There seems to be some confusion over how much utility companies will charge customers over the next two months. Will the companies be able to recoup any of the money they lost in Feb. & March? How and when? The Healey Administration asked utility companies to tempor...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! UMass Amherst Researchers Identify Top Risk Factors for Pedestrian-vehicle Crashes at Massachusetts Bus Stops. Guest: Tolu Oke - lead study author and a Ph. D. candidate in transportation engineering at UMass Amherst Scientists reveal the winter habit killing thousands each year&he...

We once again we find ourselves discussing the events in Minnesota. What are your thoughts? Is there a way to get Democrats and Republicans to work together? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During an era of increasing anxiety over personal safety in what can be a dangerous world, former CIA agent Tim Beard joined us to discuss what he calls the simple “Look Twice Mindset” that helps everyday people spot risks before they become problems whether at home, at work, on the road and in public spaces See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No stranger to the WBZ NewsRadio airwaves, longtime radio broadcaster Jordan Rich joined us this to discuss his latest book written about him, along with the author John A. DiCicco of " Jordan's Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength, and Hope with Parkinson's." As many listeners know, Jordan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease a couple of years ago. Jordan took listeners calls about n...