NightSide With Dan Rea

After a heavy news week, Dan ended NightSide’s last hour of the week on a positive note. The question asked was, "What are you looking forward to?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about the Brown University shooter, later identified as 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, who was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, NH, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Valente is also believed to be responsible for the shooting death of an MIT professor two days later in Brookline, Massachusetts. Police are still investigating a motive and the known facts i...

The Brown University shooter, also believed to be responsible for the shooting death of an MIT professor two days later in Brookline, Massachusetts, was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, NH. The shooter, identified by police as 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Valente was a former Brown University grad student and previously attended the same u...

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about! Update on the Cape Cod Bridges Project – What’s the latest with funding, etc? Guest: Luisa Paiewonsky - Executive Director of MassDOT's Mega Projects Delivery Office Can the Patriots still make the playoffs with 3 games to go? Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe...

As a result of the Brown University shooting, it appears the need for quality security cameras has never been greater. Public cameras are vital tools for law enforcement, especially in tackling crime. When it comes to public surveillance though, everyone has a different opinion on the matter and some, such as residents and city officials in Cambridge, are against traffic cameras citing privacy con...

Dan took a call from Cambridge City Council member Patty Nolan on the topic of the use of cameras in public spaces. We then went to a live press conference out of Boston, with U.S. Attorney Leah Foley on the Brown University shooter found dead in a storage unit in Salem, NH.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When news breaks, WBZ Newsradio brings you the latest coverage, not matter the time of day.  The suspect in both Brown University's mass shooting and the shooting of MIT Professor Nuno Loureiro was found in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Two press conferences were held during Nightside. The first, presented here, was from Rhode Island. Stay tuned to WBZ Newsradio 1030 for the latest updates...

December ’41 is a historical thriller that takes place in the first weeks of the Second World War and takes the reader on a journey across the U.S. on a manhunt for a German agent who’s planning to kill FDR on the night he lights the National Christmas Tree. Boston based author William Martin joined Dan to discuss his riveting new novel! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!  MIT professor fatally shot at his Brookline home. The latest in this investigation. Part 1 Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe reporter Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy.  Swift isn’t just a pop culture icon; she’s a case...

Following the President’s live address to the nation, Dan gave his analysis of the speech and invited listeners to share their thoughts on it as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the President’s live address to the nation, Dan gave his analysis of the speech and invited listeners to share their thoughts on it as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the President’s live address to the nation, Dan gave his analysis of the speech and invited listeners to share their thoughts on it as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Is 2026 likely to be another wild ride? You bet! What challenges and opportunities might 2026 bring? Guest: Duane Deason – President of The Efficacy Group & certified public accountant Police ask public for video of Brown shooting suspect. The latest in this investigation...

What has been your overall customer service experience with various companies or organizations as of late? Do you feel like you’re stuck spending way too much time trying to resolve an issue that shouldn’t take as long as it does? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has been your overall customer service experience with various companies or organizations as of late? Do you feel like you’re stuck spending way too much time trying to resolve an issue that shouldn’t take as long as it does? Amas Tenumah, MBA, author of the new book,  HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service joined us to discuss customer service failures, the real rea...

Massachusetts is considered one of the hardest states for young adults to buy a home. Only 36.4% under the age of 35 are homeowners, according to the National Association of Home Builders. What can be done to help make housing more affordable in the Greater Boston area? What do you think will help you with housing affordability in your community?   Andrew Mikula, who is a senior housing fello...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! FIRE research: 2025 sets new record for attempts to silence student speech Guest: Robert Shibley - FIRE ‘s special counsel for campus advocacy Can Hoop: Harvard Women’s Basketball Launches “NERD” Jerseys for Giveaway at 1/10 Game. The origins of the mov...

This past weekend, Australia and Brown University in RI suffered tragic attacks. This hour, Dan invited callers to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brian Walshe verdict came down Monday with the jury finding Walshe guilty of murdering his wife Ana Walshe and dismembering her body. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy joined us to discuss the verdict! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena, formerly known as Boston Arena, closed its doors after 115 years. The historic athletic hall was once home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics before the construction of the old Boston Garden. Many iconic public figures, not just professional athletes, have graced the hall once upon a time; the likes of Teddy Roosevelt & JFK are just a few. T...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Are tariffs the Grinch of this Christmas? Does it change holiday budgeting? Guest: Nicholas Colantuono – Certified Financial Planner Powerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion! Tonight’s the next big drawing. The amount is one of the largest jackpots in Powerball his...

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, Dan asked the audience what their current “must watch” TV show is! Dan shared his & heard from listeners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the current global impact of President Trump’s tariffs? The U.S. Supreme Court is set to give their final ruling on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs in the coming months. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business checked in to discuss the status of President Trump's tariffs among other areas of economic interest. See omnyst...

The Northeast Intercounty Scholastic Girls Hockey League (NISHL) is a newly established non-profit women's high school hockey league in New England that focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, and inclusiveness. The league was largely created to provide a space and league for all high school girls to play hockey, especially for those girls whose own high school might not provide a women's var...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Guest: Mark Malkoff - author/comedian who over 12 years interviewed 400 individuals about Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show What should we expect from the release of the Epstein files?...