NightSide With Dan Rea

President Trump spoke at the United Nations, defending his foreign-policy record and arguing that American strength is helping confront some of the world’s biggest conflicts. He focused heavily on the war with Iran, warning that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached. Trump also criticized the U.N. and other international institutions while discu...

China’s Communist government is facing growing criticism over how it treats people of faith, with Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and Falun Gong practitioners among those whom critics say face persecution and government repression. There are also growing concerns about China’s use of advanced surveillance technology to monitor and control people, as well as the export of that technology...

A new state audit highlights problems at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, finding long call center waits, delayed benefit payments, and complaints that weren’t properly tracked. More than half of callers spent over 30 minutes on hold, while nearly a quarter waited more than an hour during the period examined by the audit. The DUA says it has made significant improveme...

Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House is creating a new showdown with the news media, as the three outlets have sued the administration over the move. In response, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News have declined to provide a replacement camera crew for Trump’s designated pool events, including his trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The fi...

Continued conversation about how after years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy.  See omnystudio...

Continued conversation about how after years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy.  See omnystudio...

After years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy. Dan took a closer look at this emotional interview an...

Dan tossed around some ideas for the final hour of this week and kept it light and fun to kick start the weekend. Dan asked which professional sports team will win their championship first this year?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he calls “fake news.” Trump said the ban was effective immediately and warned that other media organizations could face the same treatment. Dan took a closer look at the latest escalation between the Trump administration and the media, and what it could m...

Continued conversation about how the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has spoken out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror said he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account...

The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial spoke out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror said he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account contradicts other jurors’ claim...

We continued to invite listeners to call in to be the Voice of Logan an also opened the lines up for general discussion!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit with President Trump is expected to include discussions about the war with Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has pressured China over its financial ties to Tehran and purchases of Iranian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Iran will be an important issue at the summit. China says it supports peace in the reg...

President Donald Trump is expected to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews when he arrives in Washington next week for a three-day visit. The gesture comes ahead of a summit where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, and other tensions between the U.S. and China. Dan talked with Prof. Greg Stoller, senior lecturer in strategy and inno...

Boston’s Logan Airport is looking for a new voice, and the winner could be you! The airport is holding a contest to find someone with an authentic Boston accent to record its public announcements, bringing a little local flavor to travelers arriving and departing the city. John Raftery, Chief Marketing Officer of Massport, shared the details of the contest, and Dan wanted to see if you have...

Continued conversation about how backlash is growing over Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates following his pro-Palestinian comments at a recent concert. Sheeran says the decision was made by tour promoters and venues, not by him, but the controversy continues as other opening acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore. Celebrities and politicians ha...

Continued conversation about how Flock cameras are in operation in many communities across Massachusetts, helping police track stolen cars and identify vehicles connected to crimes. Just recently, Automatic License Plate Recognition technology assisted in the investigation of a road rage attack on a 74-year-old on the Cape, highlighting its potential as an investigative tool. Critics raise concern...

Flock cameras are in operation in many communities across Massachusetts, helping police track stolen cars and identify vehicles connected to crimes. Just recently, Automatic License Plate Recognition technology assisted in the investigation of a road rage attack on a 74-year-old on the Cape, highlighting its potential as an investigative tool. Critics raise concerns about privacy, surveillance, an...

Micah Q. Jones is running for Congress in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District, pitching himself as a veteran, attorney, husband and father who wants to bring more accountability to Washington. He says his priorities include lowering costs, expanding housing and economic opportunity, strengthening energy reliability and national security, and supporting measures like congressional term...

Continued conversation about how AI is raising new questions about where it's headed. A former Anthropic researcher has quit over fears that AI companies are racing toward self-improving systems that could eventually escape human control, while other industry leaders are calling for a slowdown and outlining the need for regulation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is back in the headlines as warnings from the people building it raise new questions about where the technology is headed. A former Anthropic researcher has quit over fears that AI companies are racing toward self-improving systems that could eventually escape human control, while other industry leaders are calling for a slowdown and outlining the need for regulation. Dan t...

Continued conversation about how a registered sex offender is accused of secretly recording children at Boston’s Frog Pond and is facing dozens of new charges after police allegedly found videos of children changing clothes and using the playground. Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man used camera-equipped sunglasses and his cellphone to record children, and investigators found more than 40 v...

A registered sex offender accused of secretly recording children at Boston’s Frog Pond is facing dozens of new charges after police allegedly found videos of children changing clothes and using the playground. Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man used camera-equipped sunglasses and his cellphone to record children, and investigators found more than 40 videos on his devices. The disturbing cas...

60 Minutes returned Sunday night with a very different look and lineup after it went through a major shake-up recently. The legendary newsmagazine has new leadership, new correspondents, and new contributors. Dan watched this weekend and appreciated the content. What are your thoughts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation of how Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour following his recent pro-Palestinian comments during a recent performance. Several venues reportedly objected to having him perform, with some threatening to cancel shows if he remained on the lineup, prompting Sheeran’s team to remove him from the tour. The decision sparks a br...