NightSide With Dan Rea

As the war with Iran marches on and the two countries have continued to fall short of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire, President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Trump said that Iran has 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz or make peace and that if no deal is reached, “we're blowing up the entire country." We discussed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

As the war with Iran marches on and the two countries have continued to fall short of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire, President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Trump said that Iran has 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz or make peace and that if no deal is reached, “we're blowing up the entire country." Daniel Drezner, Academic Dean and Distinguished Professor of In...

8:05PM: Boston Symphony Orchestra Tanglewood 2026 Popular Artist Series Lineup! Some artists include: Carrie Underwood, Paul Simon, John Fogerty and more! Guest: Daniel Mallampalli - Assistant VP of Artistic Planning at the Boston Symphony Orchestra  8:15PM: As NASA prepares for the Artemis era and humanity’s return to the Moon, RR Auction will offer material from the Richard Jurek...

President Trump held a news conference Monday to celebrate the weekend rescue of an American airman who was badly injured and trapped behind enemy lines. The airman had managed to evade capture by hiding in a mountain crevice. Dan continued to bring you the very latest on the war against Iran and heard listners' thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump held a news conference Monday to celebrate the weekend rescue of an American airman who was badly injured and trapped behind enemy lines. The airman had managed to evade capture by hiding in a mountain crevice. Dan continued to bring you the very latest on the war against Iran and heard listeners' thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrepreneur and Activist Paul English, best known for co-founding the travel search engine KAYAK, already donated $5 million to UMass Boston back in 2023 to establish an AI Institute at his alma mater. Now, English is dropping $1 million to help train teachers at Boston Public Schools in AI so they can pass their knowledge on to students, ensuring every kid who graduates is proficient in AI. Engl...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! 8:05PM:  Using tax returns for home improvements is a common way to reinvest in your property, but the Better Business Bureau warns homeowners to use caution to avoid scams and poor-quality work. Guest:  Paula Fleming, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for the Better Business Bureau, Bos...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week, we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic is "Brushes with Celebrities." Whom have you met? Was it a pleasurable or disappointing experience?     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up arguments over President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States, regardless of their parents’ nationality or immigration status. The justices on the country’s highest court seem skeptical of Trump’s order. What is your opinion on President Trump’s birthrigh...

The Massachusetts Department of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital’s public safety officers. The state-run hospital has a large mental health patient population that includes criminal defendants who have psychiatric and behavioral issues. The hospital has a history of problematic incidents involving patients who’ve attacked he...

As part of our continuing news coverage this evening, we’ll discuss the robot umpires that the MLB debuted this baseball season! 8:05 PM: Mass. Senate approves ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Bill also broadens animal cruelty, welfare laws. Guest: Katie Castellani – State House News Reporter  8:15 PM: For third year in a row, Eversource teams up with the Arbor...

This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship in the United States. President Trump attended the first day of oral arguments Wednesday, making him the first sitting president to attend arguments at the country’s highest court. During the session, the nine justices appeared skeptical of Trump’s order with Chie...

It will be an exciting time for Bostonians as the World Cup comes to Boston this summer. There have been some fundraising concerns about making the massive event as grand as originally envisioned. While organizers acknowledge there has been some fundraising obstacles, they believe they will still put on a “fiscally responsible, very exciting event for Massachusetts and Boston.” What ar...

According to multiple sources, President Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general. Reports are coming out saying it does not appear there is any bad blood between the President and Bondi, that they want her to work elsewhere within the administration. In the short term, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will replace Bondi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: After brazen burglary of Beverly seaside mansion, estate’s owner says culprit was likely ‘someone familiar with the house’… Guest:  Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter  8:15PM: Today is World Autism Day. What to know about Autism and the resources and help available for patients right here in New England. Guest: Jessica Sassi PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, ha...

After President Trump wrapped up his live address, Dan shared his thoughts on Trump’s remarks and heard listeners' reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Trump wrapped up his live address, Dan shared his thoughts on Trump’s remarks and heard listeners' reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Trump wrapped up his live address, Dan shared his thoughts on Trump’s remarks and heard listeners' reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump delivered live remarks to the nation with “"an important update on Iran." WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC News Radio anchored coverage of the President’s address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our continuing news coverage, we’ll discuss the 2026 Found Report by “Unclaimed Baggage” highlighting the top finds from unclaimed baggage or lost luggage that gets turned over! You won’t believe some of the top finds! 8:05PM: New study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that there could be hidden toxins right in your own kitchen. Everyday uten...

Have you ever wondered if there is life after death? Or how did the cosmos begin? Maybe you’ve questioned how Earth began and if there is a God…Dr. Michael Guillen, a former Harvard physics instructor and Emmy Award-winning ABC News Science Editor asked these same questions. As a scientist and committed atheist, Guillén used to believe that reality is limited to what can be obs...

Have you ever wondered if there is life after death? Or how did the cosmos begin? Maybe you’ve questioned how Earth began and if there is a God…Dr. Michael Guillen, a former Harvard physics instructor and Emmy Award-winning ABC News Science Editor asked these same questions. As a scientist and committed atheist, Guillén used to believe that reality is limited to what can be obs...

After much of the airline industry was left struggling in the last month with unpaid TSA agents walking off the job or calling out sick due to the partial government shutdown where Congress could not come to an agreement on a DHS funding bill, some airlines are now taking retaliatory action. Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian ripped Congress for creating a “mess” and leaving travelers with...

As part of our continuing news coverage, Newton Mayor Marc Laredo joined us to discuss the plans to return the Italian flag street lines to Newton’s Nonantum neighborhood ahead of the village’s annual St. Mary of Carmen Festival! 8:05PM: NEW POLL: Nearly Three in Four Voters Oppose Operation of Driverless Vehicles in Massachusetts. Guest: Autumn Weintraub - executive director of t...

Late last week, Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia wounding over a dozen U.S. soldiers and destroying a vital E-3 Sentry jet, an airborne warning and control system. Questions arise about whether the U.S. was prepared for this war to be sustained as Iran appears to be holding out longer than originally expected. Are we any closer to an end in this ongoing war with Iran? See omnystu...