NightSide With Dan Rea

Massachusetts’ highest court rejected Karen Read’s defense bid to drop two of the charges against Read: second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The push to drop two of Read’s charges came after Read’s defense argued that five jurors from the first trial later said they were deadlocked only on the manslaughter count, that the juror...

Massachusetts’ highest court rejected Karen Read’s defense bid to drop two of the charges against Read: second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The push to drop two of Read’s charges came after Read’s defense argued that five jurors from the first trial later said they were deadlocked only on the manslaughter count, that the juror...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! There is a High Incidence of Scams Happening on Social Media - Tips to Help Protect You and Your Loved Ones from these Costly Schemes with Farnoosh Torabi, a Financial Expert.  Licensed Pilot and psychotherapist Dr. Michaela Johnson addresses a surge in Fear Surrounding Air Travel...

In the 59th Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Was the football game better or worse than you expected? More happened than just football at the event. President Trump made an appearance at the game, making him the first sitting President to attend a Super Bowl. Halftime performer Kendrick Lamar took a major dig at Drake during his performance. Taylor Swift...

Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in Massachusetts, announced its plan to lay off hundreds of workers, citing a roughly $250 million budget gap. MGH said the layoffs will focus on “non-clinical and non-patient facing roles.” What are some of the challenges MGB is facing that might have led to the layoffs? How will MGH’s restructuring impact the hospital system? Ask Alexa to play...

Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in Massachusetts, announced its plan to lay off hundreds of workers, citing a roughly $250 million budget gap. MGH said the layoffs will focus on “non-clinical and non-patient facing roles.” What are some of the challenges MGB is facing that might have led to the layoffs? How will MGH’s restructuring impact the hospital system? Ask Alexa to play...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! In honor of Black History Month a look at “The Green Book”. When travel was treacherous for Black people: The Green Book’s legacy in New England. With Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter. American Heart Month (Feb) - 2025 top heart-health diets, how to choose which eating plan is...

This weekend the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl! Dan wants to know your Super Bowl predictions! Who do you think will win the game and by how many points? 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.

After just dealing with a snowstorm Thursday in the Greater Boston area, meteorologists predict another storm is heading our way this weekend. Weather reports are predicting between 4-8 inches for Southern New England and Western Massachusetts. The Cape & Islands along with NH are projected to get between 3-6 inches. How are you preparing for the storm?  Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHe...

After just dealing with a snowstorm Thursday in the Greater Boston area, meteorologists predict another storm is heading our way this weekend. Weather reports are predicting between 4-8 inches for Southern New England and Western Massachusetts. The Cape & Islands along with NH are projected to get between 3-6 inches. How are you preparing for the storm? We checked in with Bob Larson, an AccuWe...

Boston’s Rise as an esports (competitive video-gaming) Hub – City Hosts Major Event at MGM Music Hall in February. With Robbie Douek – CEO of  Blast . Penguin Plunge weekend is happening this weekend, February 8th and 9th at Hampton Beach – Benefitting Special Olympics NH. Mark Ericson – Multimedia manager for Special Olympics NH has the details. Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling: A Practical M...

President Trump made some controversial statements this week about the Gaza Strip. Trump seemingly suggested that the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and rebuild it, displacing Palestinians. Is Trump getting out over his skis? Is it wise to get more heavily involved with the Israel-Hamas war? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8...

President Trump made some controversial statements this week about the Gaza Strip. Trump seemingly suggested that the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and rebuild it, displacing Palestinians. Is Trump getting out over his skis? Is it wise to get more heavily involved with the Israel-Hamas war? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8...

Philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially thrown his hat into the ring for Boston mayor. Kraft launched his mayoral campaign this week, making the issue of affordable housing one of his top priorities if elected mayor. Josh Kraft joined us on NightSide to talk about his campaign for mayor, the issues he’s most compassionate about, and his hope for Boston if elected. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio...

We kicked off show number 4000 of the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl? Tips to get the best deal with Zach Wichter, USA TODAY’s resident Consumer Travel reporter. Is American Democracy Working for All Americans? A new national survey will evaluate how Americans perceive and experience de...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Boston born   stand-up comic and comedic actor, Jamie Flynn chatted with Gary about his style of comedy, his stand-up routine, and his recent TV show Loudermilk! 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 Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Torey Champagne, director and producer, joined Gary to discuss the best films about football. Torey directed the recent film, “Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience” and knows a thing or two about sports media! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea The United States is home to an estimated 1,150 malls; some sources project that by 2032, there may be as few as 150 malls still in operation. With the popularity and convenience of online shopping, what’s the future of in-person shopping? Todd Finard, a real estate developer, joined Gary to discuss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio an...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Wednesday began mayoral candidate Josh Kraft’s first official day of campaigning. It appears that one of the biggest issues set to take center stage during this race is the topic of housing. Kraft already produced a slogan: “More housing. More opportunity.” We discussed how Boston’s mayoral race is already heating up! *Josh Kraft will join Dan Rea on...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea This year advertisers are bringing a healthier and more female-focused message to this year's Super Bowl, with commercials highlighting everything from breast cancer awareness to obesity and body positivity. This trend is a stark contrast to years past where most commercials were highly targeted towards men with commercials for sports betting or cryp...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Does it seem like the culture of our politics is just so polarizing? Often, it appears there is no middle ground, that we go from one extreme to the other. Why is that? What’s the psychology behind political movements? We examined the psychology and human behavior behind political movements and viewpoints.   Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeart...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Right now the Canadian tariff on energy imports has been paused for 30 days, but if that does go into effect, it could have a broad impact on New England energy costs. Nearly 10 percent of New England’s electricity is imported from Canada. How can businesses and residents save money on electric bills this winter? Demorian Linton, the CEO of Inertia R...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea It’s never easy when you must prepare to say goodbye to a loved one. End of life care can be stressful and daunting but with the right tools and help it doesn’t have to be. How can you tackle grief while undergoing such a challenging period? Angela Crocker, the Executive Director of the Parmenter Foundation joined Gary to answer your questions and di...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Sam Mettler, political junkie and Emmy-award winning producer, writer and comedian joined Gary to talk about all things politics. From the new Trump Administration and the President’s blizzard of executive orders to the ongoing Senate confirmation hearings, Sam and Gary dove into it all! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to N...

Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are out, and the musical “Emilia Perez” leads the pack with 13 nominations, followed by “Wicked” and "The Brutalist" each with 10 nominations. Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss all the nominations including Best Picture! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen...