NightSide With Dan Rea

The Archdiocese of Boston responds to Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham and their nativity scene that is displaying an "ICE was here" sign, condemning the display. The archdiocese says St. Susanna's "neither requested nor received permission from the archdiocese to depart from this canonical norm or to place a politically divisive display outside the church. The display should be removed, and the m...

Record low cold temperatures hit many places across New England on Friday, making it the coldest Dec. 5th morning in nearly a century for some spots as the region woke up to frigid temperatures about 20 to 30 degrees below normal. We discussed cold weather trends and Friday's record lows as well as asking the listeners how they're faring and adjusting to the temperature.   See omnystudio.com/...

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!   In this episode we chatted with:   Brian Early, author of "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago" and podcaster who specializes in the history of Christmas - his podcast has been the #1 Christmas podcast for 10 years running! Early chatted about surprising Christmas traditions from t...

Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham has put out their Christmas nativity scene this year with a sign in the manger that says, "ICE was here". The display has received mixed reactions from the community. The congregation supports the display saying, "This is a parish that’s very supportive of immigration." While those that take aim with the sign say the church is politicizing the nativity scene....

Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham has put out their Christmas nativity scene this year with a sign in the manger that says, "ICE was here". The display has received mixed reactions from the community. The congregation supports the display saying, "This is a parish that’s very supportive of immigration." While those that take aim with the sign say the church is politicizing the nativity scene....

For years, officials in Massachusetts have been working to secure federal funding to help replace the Cape Cod bridges. As part of the Sagamore Bridge replacement project, roughly a dozen homes would be taken by eminent domain. While local officials assure the public that the projects are moving forward, there is uncertainty about the funding for both bridge projects with the US Army Corps of Engi...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The case of Theresa Corley. ‘Someone knows just what happened to Theresa.’ Forty-five years later, her murder remains unsolved. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Google’s Annual Year in Search 2025. Top search trends and topic...

This hour Dan asked listeners if they believe the media is fair to the current President compared to the previous administration. What can they do to improve reporting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial advisor and New York Times best-selling author Ric Edelman joined us on NightSide to discuss his new book, The Truth About College: The Essential Guide for Parents and Teens―So You Can Make the Right Choice Together.  Ric will cover a variety of areas such as the real-world benefits and costs of attending college today, common mistakes made by college students, and how to minimize t...

Many longtime WBZ NewsRadio listeners know the legacy, and iconic voice, of longtime talk radio host David Brudnoy. He made his mark in the Boston radio market with a career spanning from the 1970s right up until his death in 2004. What some might not know about Brudnoy was his longtime friendship with his mentor Frank Meyer, a man who helped shape the person and broadcaster Brudnoy became. In aut...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Graduation Framework Recommends New High School Tests Guest: Sam Drysdale – State House News Reporter Why Customer Service Is Designed NOT To Serve Customers! The real reasons behind long hold times, dead-end chatbots & disempowered agents. Guest: Amas Tenumah -...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community enga...

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community enga...

LaMar Cook, the former deputy director of Gov. Healey's western   Massachusetts office was charged with cocaine trafficking and firearms charges in late October, after authorities seized 18 pounds of cocaine addressed to his Springfield office. Lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates alike, including gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy, have been calling for answers regarding LaMar’s h...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Boston’s Housing Market Has Become Unaffordable Guest: Andrew Mikula - senior housing fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and chair of Legalize Starter Homes According to a new Monster.com survey, 47% of U.S. workers have engaged in revenge quittin...

The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not? *Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied...

The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not? *Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied...

The trial of Brian Walshe, the man accused of killing and dismembering his wife’s body, began Monday. Walsh has pleaded guilty to misleading police and mishandling a body but stands firm on the claim that he did not kill his wife. In Monday’s opening statement, the Defense team claims that Ana Walshe died from a “sudden unexplained death” and that Brian disposed of Ana&rsqu...

 We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!   How to avoid getting arrested at airports & on airplanes. Basics that all travelers should know before entering an airport. Guest: Jacqueline Goodman - Criminal Defense Attorney & Legal Analyst   China implemented new export controls to reduce the flo...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Have you ever wondered where certain words in the English language came from? Some were borrowed from other languages, others from people’s names, and some were even created to describe new inventions! Listen in, and learn the origins of common idioms, time words, sports words, and more, as Bradley speaks with Jess Zafarris, co-host of the podcast Words Un...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide:   Which shopping experience will save you more? Black Friday used to be an exclusive, in-person, physical stores event, but now you can find those sales all over the internet! Then along came Cyber Monday, essentially competing with Black Friday, creating the question of which event will save you more money? Bradley was joined by Jared Watson, Assistant Pro...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Don’t get scammed this holiday season! Bradley spoke with noted cyber security expert and trainer Robert Siciliano who offered advice on how to spot those Black Friday scams, fake websites, fake package delivery notifications, and more! Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Bradley Jay hosted open lines so the listeners could share stories and ideas! Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Continued conversation with Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, about the history of Thanksgiving and how they'll be celebrating America 250.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Plimoth Patuxet Museums features a 17th-century village, complete with timber-framed houses, kitchen gardens, livestock, and serves to educate the public about the early interactions between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. Bradley welcomed Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, to the program to chat about the...