NightSide With Dan Rea

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!  Celebrating Black History Month in February - The African American Patriots Tours starting February 1 through the Freedom Trail Foundation with Phillis Wheatley (character name) a Freedom Trail Player. Deborah Graham - star of TLC’s The Psychic Matchmaker and host of the podcast, “T...

President Trump signed an executive order to declassify files on the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. During Trump’s first administration he promised to release the classified files but at the time, Trump said the potential harm to national security among other things outweighed public interest. Now, Trump determined, “the release of...

President Trump signed an executive order to declassify files on the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. During Trump’s first administration he promised to release the classified files but at the time, Trump said the potential harm to national security among other things outweighed public interest. Now, Trump determined, “the release of...

The   House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has opened an investigation into what they call sanctuary cities or jurisdictions. The Committee sent letters to the mayors of four major U.S. cities, including Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu, calling on the leaders to testify at a Congressional hearing next month as part of the federal investigation into the status of sanctuary cities. The Wu A...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Susan Chinsen - the creative producer from ArtsEmerson brought us Arts-Emerson’s Winter/Spring 2025 Film Programming schedule. Valentine’s Day Round-Up – Perfect Way for you to celebrate in and around Boston! Explore the city’s nique events and romantic experiences, and make this V...

Over the weekend, the U.S. and Colombia had a spat over U.S. deportation flights of Colombian migrants. President Trump threatened a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Colombia after the country’s president turned away two U.S. military aircraft full of detained Colombian migrants. Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim with the way the migrants were treated, claiming the Trump Admin...

Over the weekend, the U.S. and Colombia had a spat over U.S. deportation flights of Colombian migrants. President Trump threatened a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Colombia after the country’s president turned away two U.S. military aircraft full of detained Colombian migrants. Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim with the way the migrants were treated, claiming the Trump Admin...

A group of Massachusetts lawmakers and MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell have filed legislation aimed at cracking down on student cellphone use at public schools through the state. The legislation is being referred to as the “STUDY Act,” which “seeks to implement a “bell-to-bell" restriction on access to cell phones and personal electronic devices during school hours to improve the overall learn...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Rare Maine earthquake shakes New England, rattling states from Mass. to RI! John Ebel, Ph. D – Boston College Professor - Senior Research Scientist, Weston Observatory focusing on earthquakes checked in with Dan. Marni Jameson – Author of "Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life T...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week, Dan likes to keep it light and fun! This 20th hour sees the ever popular Brushes With Celebrity. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You talk to anyone these days and they’ll tell you they’re “busy, busy, busy!” The never-ending family demands, career pressures, and stressors of everyday living are exhausting and creating burnout. Learn how to R-E-S-T with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to Nigh...

Governor Maura Healey has filed her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. The plan includes a number of tax increases, a cap on charitable deductions, and a spending increase of about 7%.  Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! 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! Dr. Simone Alicia, award-winning motivational speaker and international personal development expert explained how to cope with mass destruction, such as the case with the CA wildfires where people are experiencing losing their homes and all they have. James Lee, President of the Id...

Continued discussion about the six-week Israel-Hamas ceasefire that is currently in effect. If all goes according to plan, dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed, while more aid flows in for humanitarian efforts.  Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

A six-week Israel-Hamas ceasefire is currently in effect. If all goes according to plan, dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed, while more aid flows in for humanitarian efforts. Benny Sharoni, the Consul General of Israel to New England, joined Dan to discuss the current ceasefire and more! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to Night...

Since taking Office, President Trump has made it a top priority to crack down on illegal immigration. As part of Trump’s mass deportation efforts, ICE has been directed to conduct widespread sweeps throughout the U.S., including Boston. During a sweep in Boston, ICE Boston made multiple arrests of MS-13 gang members and murder suspects. We discussed the ongoing ICE sweeps with Boston City Council...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Sean Collins – lawyer and expert in long-term care insurance claims joined Dan with valuable insights, practical advice, and an understanding of the systemic issues behind long-term care insurance policies. College kids, an old drug, and why it's everywhere again…the concern about...

This week marked the beginning of a new era in America, as President Donald Trump officially began his 2nd term in Office. Already the President has signed a blizzard of executive orders, some more controversial than others, and has wasted no time in getting his government up and running. Trump’s cabinet is already taking shape with its first member, Marco Rubio, quickly confirmed Monday evening t...

This week marked the beginning of a new era in America, as President Donald Trump officially began his 2nd term in Office. Already the President has signed a blizzard of executive orders, some more controversial than others, and has wasted no time in getting his government up and running. Trump’s cabinet is already taking shape with its first member, Marco Rubio, quickly confirmed Monday evening t...

Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, plans to run for Mayor of Boston, running against incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, sources close to him confirm. Kraft has spent a majority of his career focusing on philanthropic work. For over a decade he served as CEO of the Boston chapter of the Boys & Girls Club and is the current president of the New England Patriots Foun...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Candace Lightner, founder and president of We Save Lives with ending the ‘Back Seat Driver’ Stigma—Speaking Up Saves Lives! U.S. Marks National Passenger Safety Week—Jan. 20-27. January marks National Poverty in America Awareness Month. Alison Carter Marlow – Boston Executive Direc...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea It’s a skill we all need to have…and many of us could use a refresher! Communication Doctor, Dennis Becker, Founder of The Speech Improvement Company, works with people to help them overcome their fears of public speaking by refining their everyday communication skills. Dr. Becker joined Morgan to help listeners overcome their fears of public speakin...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Actor, director, sound consultant, and voice over artist are just a few of her credits. DB Cooper has over 30 years of experience in everything from radio commercials to video games. Cooper checked in with Morgan to talk about her lengthy career and some of her favorite moments! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Dave Gausepohl has visited more than 3,400 breweries and is a collector of all things beer. He's a beer tourist who brewed beer for a living before selling it. To say he's a "beer expert" would be an understatement! Morgan spoke with Beer Dave about everything from his beer can collection to the Brewery Collectibles Club of America! Ask Alexa to play...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea There are many common chronic diseases out there, with diabetes being one of them. About 11.6% of the U.S. population has it, either diagnosed or undiagnosed. Morgan talked with internationally renowned diabetes expert Dr. David Nathan, who he credits with saving his life. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with D...