NightSide With Dan Rea

A Massachusetts bill has been introduced that would raise the age of Juvenile Court jurisdiction from 18 to 21 years old. Proponents of the bill argue that the brain doesn’t fully develop until around the age of 24 or 25. Rather than be tried and sentenced in the state’s adult criminal system, juvenile offenders would instead be provided with access to mental health and behavioral prog...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! NEW SURVEY: 1-in-10 Americans Go Without Food To Pay For Medications Guest: Jae Oh - Certified Financial Planner & Author of "Maximize Your Medicare" Blackout Wednesday: Why Thanksgiving Eve is the heaviest drinking day of the year. Guest: Morgan Ryan - Growth Marketing Di...

Dan and his listeners talked about all things Thanksgiving. From cooking a turkey to travel and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to multiple reports, The American Farm Bureau Federation, which uses volunteer shoppers in all 50 states to survey prices, found in its 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, that the cost of Thanksgiving dinner shows moderate decline this year: about a 5% decrease from 2024. Specifically the price of turkey and stuffing is down from this time last year. What are you spending on your Th...

As part of Boston's harm reduction approach to tackling the drug problem at Mass & Cass, the city has handed out more than 4.5 million needles to drug users during Mayor Wu's first four-year term. Since 2023, Boston has received millions of dollars from the state for its harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. We talked about whether there have been improvements to tackling Boston's d...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 2-in-3 Americans say their paychecks aren't measuring up to price hikes. Guest: Laura Browne – author & Founder of CareerCoffeeBreak.com a company that helps clients make more money at work by negotiating starting salaries and raises. Edaville’s Holiday Festival of...

There is an update in the investigation into the tragic Boston Public Schools school bus accident that killed 5-year-old Lens Joseph in Hyde Park back in April of this year. The Boston Globe reports that there is a video recording that was shown to them that shows the bus driver did not appear to be watching the boy and his cousin after they exited the bus and where they were going. The video also...

There is an update in the investigation into the tragic Boston Public Schools school bus accident that killed 5-year-old Lens Joseph in Hyde Park back in April of this year. The Boston Globe reports that there is a video recording that was shown to them that shows the bus driver did not appear to be watching the boy and his cousin after they exited the bus and where they were going. The video also...

There is an update in the investigation into the tragic Boston Public Schools school bus accident that killed 5-year-old Lens Joseph in Hyde Park back in April of this year. The Boston Globe reports that there is a video recording that was shown to them that shows the bus driver did not appear to be watching the boy and his cousin after they exited the bus and where they were going. The video also...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The trending gifts and products for this holiday season in 2025, according to Google trends. New data from the National Retail Federation finds holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion for the first time this year. Guest: Jennifer Jones - Google Tech Expert The “Harlem Glo...

For Friday evening’s 11pm hour, we went to a NightSide favorite topic and asked listeners about their “brushes with celebrities”! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump welcomed newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday. Trump has been an outspoken critic of Mamdani calling him a “communist” rather than a Democratic socialist. How did the meeting go? Was it as “civil” as Trump predicted? We went over all the details of Friday’s meeting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent proposal by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) would allow sewage overflows into the Charles River by declassifying it as “safe to swim,” a designation that allows the waterway to be “occasionally subject to short-term impairment of swimming or other recreational uses.” The MWRA was set to vote on the proposal but tabled the vote. It's unclear how t...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, an Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History! Guest: Adam Cohen - acclaimed journalist, Pulitzer Prize juror, and New York Times bestselling author Why a 50-year mortgage - though controversial - may actually protect middl...

A handful of Democratic lawmakers who either served in the military or in the intelligence community put out a video telling military members they must "refuse illegal orders.” What type of illegal orders do they fear might come down? Most military members already know that they are legally required to disobey illegal orders so why the extra warning video? See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

A handful of Democratic lawmakers who either served in the military or in the intelligence community put out a video telling military members they must "refuse illegal orders.” What type of illegal orders do they fear might come down? Most military members already know that they are legally required to disobey illegal orders so why the extra warning video? See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

There is a bit of controversy over proposed legislation called the “Massachusetts Survivors Act.” The bill proports to provide some legal consideration for survivors of domestic and sexual violence who subsequently commit acts of violence against others. Attorney Wendy Murphy who specializes in women’s constitutional and civil rights, criminal justice policy, and sexual and domes...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Fay in Brockton in November 1989. Mother of teen who went missing 24 years ago calls for help. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter TWAS the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil. Show opens at the Wang...

Within the last week since the House Oversight Committee released the Jeffrey Epstein emails, more of Epstein’s dealings have come to light. Some emails revealed that Epstein made a sizable donation to former Harvard University president Larry Summers’ wife, Elisa New, a prominent Harvard poetry professor, which enabled her to expand her academic reach. According to the Boston Globe, t...

Within the last week since the House Oversight Committee released the Jeffrey Epstein emails, more of Epstein’s dealings have come to light. Some emails revealed that Epstein made a sizable donation to former Harvard University president Larry Summers’ wife, Elisa New, a prominent Harvard poetry professor, which enabled her to expand her academic reach. According to the Boston Globe, t...

In August, Gov. Maura Healey appointed Giselle Byrd, a trans woman to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. It’s an independent state agency focused on the advancement of women and girls toward full equity in all areas of life. Giselle has recently received death threats and racist, transphobic comments online after an article about her appointment spread. Giselle joined us on...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Proposed bill which would allow law enforcement to seize vehicles involved in illegal street takeovers and car meetups. Guest: Rep. Christopher Markey – proposed the MA bill New Flu Mutation and What It Could Mean for the U.S. – some predictions saying it could be...

Do you think you’re burnt out? Do you feel like you’re in constant work mode taking on more stress? Amy Leneker is a former corporate executive turned motivational speaker and author who after over 100 stress-induced panic attacks in 3 months left her job, shifted her focus and life, and now helps others break the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Amy joined us to help yo...

Brian Walshe, the husband of the late Ana Walshe, is on trial for the murder of his wife, who was last seen on New Years Day three years ago. Brian has three charges against him, two of which he pleaded guilty to Tuesday prior to jury selection. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy stopped by to discuss the charges and trial! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue (Mass & Cass) is an area in Boston that has long attracted a large number of people struggling with homelessness and drug addiction. It’s remained an ongoing challenge for local leaders for years. What's the best strategy for cleaning up Mass and Cass? MA Sen. Nick Collins has introduced a bill, An Act Relative to Life-Sa...