NightSide With Dan Rea

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...

Behind the bright lights, electric energy, and boisterous fans that come with professional sports, can sometimes be a dark, lonely, depressing space some elite athletes find themselves in. Recent research shows that between 5% and 35% of elite athletes report a mental health disorder. It was revealed this week that Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a suicide attempt during the 2022 season. The...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Matt Brown Foundation and Their Boston Marathon Team! Matt Brown – former hockey player – founder of the Matt Brown Foundation checked in! Why Workplace Bullying Is Back. Forbes* reports that the "command-and-control" leadership style, which emphasizes threats and punishment, i...

For this 20th hour, with so much gloom around these days, Dan wanted his callers to bring up something good that happened to them this past week. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think it couldn’t get any worse for the stock market, than it did Thursday, the day after President Trump’s announced reciprocal tariffs, think again! Friday the stock market took its steepest dive yet where the Dow Jones fell 4.4% and the S&P and Nasdaq fell about 5% apiece. Is it time to panic? Do you have stocks and if so, have you sold any of your stocks or do you have confidence in...

The Trump Administration announced it will “review” nearly $9 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and its affiliates in an effort to "root out antisemitism". The Admin.’s antisemitism task force sent the prestigious university a list of demands detailing what the school must do to avoid cancelation of federal funding. Some of the demands include: an end to diversity, equity, and incl...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Alex Ovechkin continues to move close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! Will he do it tonight? With John Decker – iHeart Media White House Correspondent – from the Capital One Arena. In response to rising gang violence and youth homicide rates in Boston in the 1990s, Childr...

After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on...

After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Gregory Stoller, professor...

A judge has ruled the renovation of White Stadium is not in violation of state laws. Candidate for Boston Mayor Josh Kraft joined Dan to discuss. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Massachusetts’ Most Financially Savvy High School Students Compete at the State Finals of the 2025 National Personal Finance Challenge! With Christopher Caltabiano - Chief Program Officer at the Council for Economic Education. The history of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House...

On Wednesday, a day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan broke down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP supp...

On Wednesday, a day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan broke down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP supp...

On Wednesday, a day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan broke down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP supp...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Alcohol Awareness Month – What Recovery Centers of America does in helping individuals combat alcoholism. With Dr. Myles Jen Kin, Medical Director for Recovery Centers of America in Massachusetts. The 50 Greatest Athletes in Boston Sports History with Martin Gitlin – Author & S...

In the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism charges in New York, along with federal murder and stalking charges. U.S. AG Bondi lifted the moratorium on federal executions back in Febr...

In the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism charges in New York, along with federal murder and stalking charges. U.S. AG Bondi lifted the moratorium on federal executions back in Febr...

Boston attorney Jim Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (who signed the Social Security Act into law) and former associate commissioner of the Social Security Admin. during the Clinton Administration, believes the Trump Admin. is “trying to hollow out Social Security” and “undermine confidence in the system” by weakening the agency that manages the program. Do you think the...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! April is Autism Acceptance Month. What the Northeast Arc does in helping individuals with disabilities and autism. Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO, Northeast Arc joined Dan. Rumson’s Rum in Salem, MA! Eric Glass – Owner of Rumson’s Rum stopped by. Bank of Mom & Dad: 50% of p...

There have been more cases emerging of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting and detaining students and working professionals who have had their Visas revoked over engagement in activities that are “counter to our national interest or our foreign policy” or in some cases with no explanation given at all. Do you think the arrests are a violation of these individuals’ civil liberties?...

The Trump Administration’s plan to slash roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration staff raise concerns about how the cuts could hurt customer service and access to benefits. Will Social Security be around when you retire? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump Administration’s plan to slash roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration staff raise concerns about how the cuts could hurt customer service and access to benefits. Will Social Security be around when you retire? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter with what to know before Karen Read's retrial kicks off… Are We Creating A Jobless Society? According to Bill Gates, within 10 years humans won't be needed 'for most things'. Faisal Hoque - AI Innovator & Technologist & author of Transcen...

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week, Dan has a two-part question. If you could just kick anyone out of the country, whom would it be? And, if you had unlimited funds and could move anywhere, where would you move to? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...