NightSide With Dan Rea

Tuesday Night, Dan had a caller insist that the riots are justified because people are protesting high prices, and that small store owners in Paris are the oppressors. Dan revisits the riots in France. Could that happen here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MBTA faces plenty of challenges, from aging infrastructure and service delays to finding ways to make public transportation more reliable. Mayor Michelle Wu is pushing a controversial plan for dedicated bus lanes along Blue Hill Avenue, while also floating congestion pricing for downtown Boston to reduce traffic and help fund transit. Will these proposals improve the commute, or create more pr...

Anne Brensley, an attorney, business executive, and former Wayland Selectwoman, is challenging longtime incumbent William Galvin for Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Brensley says it’s time to modernize the office, strengthen election integrity, improve access to public records, and cut red tape for businesses. Brensley joins Dan tonight to talk about what changes she would make...

Pope Leo XIV is receiving encouraging news after being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old pontiff made his first public appearance since surgery, smiling and greeting crowds as he begins a gradual return to his duties. Doctors have confirmed that the cancer was localized and that no further treatment is necessary.  Dan...

There are nine questions for Massachusetts voters to weigh in on in this year’s election. With so many ballot questions and important issues at hand, it can sometimes get confusing. This evening, Dan will give a breakdown of the questions that are being presented to MA voters in less than two weeks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and her Administration have been exploring the idea of congestion pricing as one way to fund public transportation improvements in Boston. Mayor Wu told the MBTA Advisory Board that her office has been in contact with New York City officials about their congestion pricing system to get a better idea of how their system works. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Au...

Six individuals in Massachusetts have been charged with allegedly arranging fake marriages to fraudulently obtain immigration status for people residing in the United States illegally. The alleged leader of the ring earned millions of dollars arranging fake marriages and now has been charged with conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens; harboring illegal aliens; conspiracy to commit marriage frau...

Six individuals in Massachusetts have been charged with allegedly arranging fake marriages to fraudulently obtain immigration status for people residing in the United States illegally. The alleged leader of the ring earned millions of dollars arranging fake marriages and now has been charged with conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens; harboring illegal aliens; conspiracy to commit marriage frau...

Dr. Patrick Kenney will join Dan this evening to discuss the canonization efforts being made for Father Willie Doyle, who was an Irish Jesuit military chaplain who was killed saving wounded soldiers in the Battle of Passchendaele. Dr. Kenney and Dan will discuss Father Doyle’s mission and life as a martyr of charity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unrest in France continues with more planned disturbances for the upcoming weekend. As of now, the NFL hopes to showcase a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on Sunday. Should the game be played under these circumstances or brought home to keep everyone safe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unrest in France continues with more planned disturbances for the upcoming weekend. As of now, the NFL hopes to showcase a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on Sunday. Should the game be played under these circumstances or brought home to keep everyone safe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suffolk University and Boston Globe Pollster Dave Paleologos released his latest Massachusetts Election Survey today, which presents some surprising results on the candidates, the Ballot questions and how voters are feeling about living in the Bay State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg invites questions about her time in office and what she hopes to accomplish if Massachusetts voters give her another term on Beacon Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Violent protests and riots broke out all across France. According to government sources, over 3000 businesses were damaged. Dan discussed the unrest across the pond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll of registered voters finds Democrats running strong in statewide races. With just a little over two weeks away from the election, incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey is holding a 25% lead in her re-election race over Republican challenger Mike Minogue. Dan will discuss the poll’s full findings as it relates to statewide issues and races across the Commonw...

GOP nominee for lieutenant governor Shawn Oliver suspends his campaign after getting arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence along with speeding. We are a little over two weeks away from Election Day so at this point the ballots have already been made, and Oliver’s name will be on the ballot despite the resignation. GOP running mate Mike Minogue said if the duo is elected o...

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is running for re-election this November. Campbell was the first Black woman elected Attorney General of Massachusetts back in 2022. She followed an untraditional path, growing up in foster care, heading to Princeton University and later leading a life of public service. AG Andrea Campbell will join us this evening to discuss the pressing issues in Ma...

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. In this 20th hour, Dan asks the question - In this stressful adult world, what do you miss about being a kid? Catching frogs? Summer off from school? Running after the ice cream truck?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowadays, various restaurants and consumer-based establishments have ramped up their way of asking for tips. Gone are the days of the simple coin jar! Whether it’s a digital tipping prompt for the entire line behind you to see how much you tip at the coffee counter or a suggested tip on a receipt, tipping culture has changed. How have you adapted to the changes and pressures of tipping...

Nowadays, various restaurants and consumer-based establishments have ramped up their way of asking for tips. Gone are the days of the simple coin jar! Whether it’s a digital tipping prompt for the entire line behind you to see how much you tip at the coffee counter or a suggested tip on a receipt, tipping culture has changed. How have you adapted to the changes and pressures of tipping...

Nowadays, various restaurants and consumer-based establishments have ramped up their way of asking for tips. Gone are the days of the simple coin jar! Whether it’s a digital tipping prompt for the entire line behind you to see how much you tip at the coffee counter or a suggested tip on a receipt, tipping culture has changed. How have you adapted to the changes and pressures of tipping...

A new national survey of college undergraduates is raising some serious questions about how young Americans view their country. A Buckley Institute poll found that 22% of students said America deserved the 9/11 attacks, 45% believe physical violence can be justified to stop hate speech, and 42% said they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. What do these findings tell us about how yo...

A new national survey of college undergraduates is raising some serious questions about how young Americans view their country. A Buckley Institute poll found that 22% of students said America deserved the 9/11 attacks, 45% believe physical violence can be justified to stop hate speech, and 42% said they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. What do these findings tell us about how yo...

U.S. Senator Ed Markey is running for re-election in Massachusetts after winning the Democratic primary in September. Markey has been in the Senate since 2013, following 37 years in the House, and has focused on issues like climate change, clean energy, consumer protection, and digital privacy. He’s campaigning for better access to health care, action on climate change, higher wages for work...

Elizabeth Dionne is a Republican candidate for Massachusetts state treasurer, an attorney, and former chair of the Belmont Select Board. She says her experience in local government has given her a firsthand look at how state decisions affect communities, and she wants to bring more transparency and accountability to state spending. Dionne is also focused on reducing waste, improving pension fund r...