NightSide With Dan Rea

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Our shared scientific reality is what unites us as humans, but over time, some scientific truths have fallen out of public favor. Misinformation abounds, and many can’t tell scientific facts from fiction anymore. Bradley talked with Doug Arion, Prof. Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carthage College, about 10 scientific truths that somehow...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Bradley opened up the phone lines and invited listeners to bring up any topic they'd like to discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Bradley spoke with veteran Boston Music Writer Jim Sullivan about their Top 5 Favorite: Punk/New Wave Bands, Hard Rock Bands, and Arena Rock Songs. What are your top favorite 5? Bradley also wanted to know how you classify bands like “Green Day” and “Blink-182” – Punk or Rock? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:  I’m sure you’ve heard some family stories over and over again, especially during the holidays. Have you ever wanted to research those stories to find out if they’re even true? Learn how to uncover lost histories and discover hidden stories in your family tree with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for American Ancestors....

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: The Vermont-based ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s has certainly seen its share of legal issues this year. Back in March, the ice cream company claimed that its parent company, Unilever, unlawfully fired its CEO David Stever. Then in September, co-founder Jerry Greenfield quit the business after 47 years, citing Unilever’s halting of the...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Bradley is considering going dry for Dry January and asked listeners to call in with advice on whether he should or shouldn't do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: No, that wasn’t a typo. We know it’s “for all intents and purposes,” but alas, how many times have we heard it the other way? How about it being a “mute point,” instead of “moot point?” Bradley’s talking eggcorns and fake grammar rules with Mark Liberman, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Profes...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Fly away with some great information as Bradley chats with Airplane Geek Micah Engber. Explore the world of aviation and get tips and tricks for a safer and more enjoyable flight. From the TSA pat-down to your upgraded seat, learn about proper airport etiquette and more!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: From the Freedom Trail to the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's Ride...Boston and its surrounding area are chock full of history! Did you know the invention of woven fire hoses and microwave ovens came out of Cambridge, MA? Bradley discussed all things Boston with Kelley Leonhard, the CEO of the Boston History Company. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Bradley still had many things to discuss! Listen as he posed questions on everything from food to recreation. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley still had many things to discuss! Listen as he posed questions on everything from food to recreation. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation with Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald, discussing what’s ahead for the auto industry in 2026! Listen as they discuss auto dealer consolidation, EV sales, tax credits, new driving laws, and more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley with information about what’s ahead for the auto industry in 2026! Listen as they discuss auto dealer consolidation, EV sales, tax credits, new driving laws, and more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was Christmas Eve, and Bradley wanted to know all about your traditions! Listen to him talk about everything Christmas related! From your favorite movies to your favorite dishes to prepare. Bradley also wanted to know: Are you a fan of Yankee Swaps and how do you play? Do you have a real tree or a fake one, and how long do you keep it up? Do you wrap your gifts or is it just a big toy store und...

It was Christmas Eve, and Bradley wanted to know all about your traditions! Listen to him talk about everything Christmas related! From your favorite movies to your favorite dishes to prepare. Bradley also wanted to know: Are you a fan of Yankee Swaps and how do you play? Do you have a real tree or a fake one, and how long do you keep it up? Do you wrap your gifts or is it just a big toy store und...

It was Christmas Eve, and Bradley wanted to know all about your traditions! Listen to him talk about everything Christmas related! From your favorite movies to your favorite dishes to prepare. Bradley also wanted to know: Are you a fan of Yankee Swaps and how do you play? Do you have a real tree or a fake one, and how long do you keep it up? Do you wrap your gifts or is it just a big toy store und...

It was Christmas Eve, and Bradley wanted to know all about your traditions! Listen to him talk about everything Christmas related! From your favorite movies to your favorite dishes to prepare. Bradley also wanted to know: Are you a fan of Yankee Swaps and how do you play? Do you have a real tree or a fake one, and how long do you keep it up? Do you wrap your gifts or is it just a big toy store und...

Dan presented NightSide’s annual Charity Combine, featuring 20 local charities and organizations that offer a wide range of services that support local communities.    This hour:   ConfiKids, Inc. - https://www.confikids.org/   Greek Folk Dance Group - https://greekfolkdance.org/   Salem United, Inc. - https://www.salemunitedinc.org/   Saltwater Initiative - htt...

Dan presented NightSide’s annual Charity Combine, featuring 20 local charities and organizations that offer a wide range of services that support local communities.    This hour:   The Shadow Fund - https://shadowfundne.org/     The Fidrych Foundation - http://www.markfidrychfoundation.org/     Adopt a Platoon Southie Style - https://www.adoptaplatoonsouthi...

For one of NightSide’s last regular hours of programming this year, Dan asked the audience: What do you think was the top local, national, and/or international story from this past year? What story made the biggest impact on you personally or as a community/country and why?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!   Holiday Deliveries at Risk as Porch Pirates Target Last-Minute Shoppers! Guest: Brian Westnedge - VP, Alliances & Partnerships at Red Sift - 20+ years in the cybersecurity/DMARC space   Holiday safety when it comes to products/gifts. How to spot when a gift may not be built well enough...

Dan tried to bring back the 9 pm topic of 5-year-old Lens Joseph, but folks had other topics on mind. Dan switched to Caller's Choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childhood sex abuse is more common than any childhood illness or injury that parents are routinely educated about. One in ten children experience it before the age of 18 and many families are not equipped to talk about it. Dr. Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Medical Center who has been treating victims of sexual abuse in the pediatric ER for decades, joined Dan...

According to a recent Boston Globe article, Boston Public Schools had been warned as early as 2021 by their commercial transportation insurer to improve bus driver training and safety measures. In March of 2025, National Interstate decided against renewing the district’s coverage due to an increasing number of accidents. Less than two months later, the unthinkable happened…5-year-old...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Adrian Oomer began giving to the Homeless Prevention Council in 2022, when he was in second grade, after learning there were people on the Cape in danger of losing their homes.  Now, in grade 5, at age 10, he’s running a pop-up kitchen ( Loco Dos ) where customers can pre-order meals to supp...