NightSide With Dan Rea

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...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! All about The National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. & their newly appointed President & CEO Dr. Stephen M. Coan. What Coan plan is to revitalize PAL. Guest: Stephen Coan - president of National Police Athletic/Activities League International...

With another shooting in Minnesota, Dan wanted to know if you feel federal ICE agents have gone too far. What's the next step?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had a pesky “porch pirate” steal a package(s) from your property? Over the last decade our society has seen these thieves ramp up their attacks. Brian Westnedge, the VP of Alliances & Partnerships at Red Sift (a cybersecurity company), joined us to discuss how thieves are increasingly pairing package theft with digital scams. Brian explained how crafty these porch pir...

A massive snowstorm hit New England Sunday continuing into Monday, dumping upwards as much as 2 feet of snow in some areas. As much of New England is still digging out from the storm, how much snow did you get in your area? The MA State Police reported at least 40 crashes and 83 disabled vehicles, Monday afternoon because of the storm. Listeners let us know how they weathered the storm! See omnyst...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Is An Overseas Medical Procedure Worth The Risk? Guest: Dr Brett Bolton - trichologist in Fort Lauderdale, with nearly 30 years focused exclusively on hair and scalp health Moving From Stress and Anxiety to Peace and Calm - simple mental resets for lasting transformation....

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area and welcomed a variety of topical guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area and welcomed a variety of topical guests such as meteorologists Danielle and Matt Noyes from 1 Degree Outside, Superintendent and Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police Geoffrey Noble, and Matt Carrera of Doble Engineeri...