NightSide With Dan Rea

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...

After nearly a month without pay due to the partial government shutdown, TSA agents received their first paycheck Monday after President Trump signed an executive order late last week instructing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. According to the DHS, nearly 500 of the agency's nearly 50,000 officers have quit since the shutdown started, which led to long securit...

As part of our continuing news coverage, we will discuss the growing concerns over makeup companies marketing products to kids and in some cases to kids under ten years old. 8:05PM: Addressing the concern over makeup companies marketing products to kids, in some cases to kids under 10. Guest: Dr. Isha Mannering – Pediatrician & Parent  8:15PM: How listeners can spring clean the...

Dan wants to know if the World Cup would draw more interest than the World Series. So, he asked, are you looking forward to Soccer games or the Red Sox season this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the start of the war with Iran, the U.S. stock market has been down. On Thursday stocks had their worst day since the war started as the Nasdaq dropped 10% below its record. Dr. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, checked in to discuss the economic impacts the war with Iran has had on the U.S. economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Israel has long had an ongoing conflict with Iran prior to the U.S. entering the war against Iran on Feb. 28th of this year. Israeli Consul General to New England Benni Sharoni joined us to share Israel’s perspective on the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our continuing news coverage, we will chat with a Cape Cod shop about how they are embracing a new way of shopping and reusing packaging. 8:05PM: Massachusetts School of Law 18th Annual Animal Rights Day April 4th Benefitting the Shadow Fund – Free & Open to the Public! Guest: Diane Sullivan – Shadow Fund New England  8:15PM: The Spring 2026 Edition of InBoston...

President Trump further warned Iranian officials to consider his peace proposal “before it’s too late.” This came shortly after Israel announced it had killed the Iranian naval commander responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Dan talked with U.S. Army Major General (Retired) Robert F. Dees, former Commander of the US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense,...

President Trump further warned Iranian officials to consider his peace proposal “before it’s too late.” This came shortly after Israel announced it had killed the Iranian naval commander responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Dan talked with U.S. Army Major General (Retired) Robert F. Dees, former Commander of the US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense,...

Change is needed in our educational institutions as enrollment declines, attending costs rise, and workforce demands evolve. Higher education is one of the few industries that has changed the least in the past few decades. Arthur Levine, President of Brandeis University, shared thoughts from his new book,  From Upheaval to Action: What Works in Changing Higher Ed .  See omnystudio.com/li...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Have you ever heard of the gas tax refund for Mass Pike drivers? You may be eligible for some cash back! 8:05PM:  The latest on the Cape Cod Bridges Project. Guest:  Luisa Paiewonsky, Executive Director of MassDOT's Mega Projects Delivery Office  8:15PM:  Dave McGillivray is ru...

Every now and then, we throw open the gate to North America's Back Porch and invite callers to bring up whatever topic they want to bring up for discussion!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day after a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million in damages over child exploitation and user safety claims, an L.A. jury found Meta and YouTube liable for failure to warn users of the dangers associated with using their platforms. A young woman accused the social media giants of being responsible for her childhood addiction to technology and thus leading to her mental health strugg...

Cancer treatment advocates are asking lawmakers to support legislation (House Bill 4339/Senate Bill 809) that would ensure insurance coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. This legislation has passed in 23 other states so far and Massachusetts appears to be falling behind on this... The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers, including survivors and patients from...

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!    8:05PM: Lobster rolls approach $50, but Bostonians appear happy to shell that out! How much is too much for a lobster roll? Guest: Kara Baskin – Boston Globe Correspondent  8:15PM: The Kraft-Group owned New England Revolution is backing Boston’s $325 million...

President Trump and his Administration find themselves in a complicated position trying to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Iran when leaders in the previous regime were wiped out earlier in the war…This week Trump said they were having productive talks with a top person in Iran but wouldn’t say who that was for fear of their safety. Does the U.S. know exactly who they’r...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has filed legislation to do away with a current blue law in the state that prohibits hunting on Sundays. Additionally, the governor is looking to legalize the use of crossbows. MassWildlife agrees with the governor saying, hunters are needed to help manage an exploding deer population in MA. The MSPCA opposes efforts to lift the Sunday ban, arguing that hunting...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has filed legislation to do away with a current blue law in the state that prohibits hunting on Sundays. Additionally, the governor is looking to legalize the use of crossbows. MassWildlife agrees with the governor saying, hunters are needed to help manage an exploding deer population in MA. The MSPCA opposes efforts to lift the Sunday ban, arguing that hunting...

As part of our continuing news coverage, we will discuss what you need to know about Alpha-gal syndrome, a growing threat from tick bites and how the syndrome can cause a red meat allergy. 8:05PM: Massachusetts to track Alpha-gal syndrome, a growing threat from tick bites. The syndrome can cause a red meat allergy…Here’s what to know. Guest: Sam Telford - Professor, Department of...

President Trump and the U.S. postpones strikes on Iranian power plants after what Trump calls "productive" talks on ending the war. The stock market responded to Trump's comments with the Dow surging as a result. However, Iranian officials have denied that any negotiations or discussions have taken place. Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf put out a statement today on X saying, "N...

President Trump and the U.S. postpones strikes on Iranian power plants after what Trump calls "productive" talks on ending the war. The stock market responded to Trump's comments with the Dow surging as a result. However, Iranian officials have denied that any negotiations or discussions have taken place. Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf put out a statement today on X saying, "N...

While it's been confirmed that there appears to be no plans for ICE to come to Logan Airport or any other New England airport amid Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to airports nationwide, TSA agents have been walking off the job amid the ongoing partial government shutdown where agents are not being paid. Roughly 50,000 TSA workers nationwide have been working without pay since Feb. 14, as C...

8:05PM: This week over a hundred cancer advocates will convene on Beacon Hill to ask lawmakers to support legislation that will help improve and save lives. -   Advocates are asking lawmakers to support legislation (House Bill 4339/Senate Bill 809) that would ensure insurance coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. Guest:  Marc Hymovitz - Regional Government Relations Director for t...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Dan posed an interesting question: What is your favorite thing about the start of Springtime? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey conducted by Munley Law asked drivers what the angriest roadways or routes are in each state. For Massachusetts, respondents said the Zakim Bridge/1-93 North route in Boston makes them the angriest! Do you agree? What roadway or route makes you the angriest when driving? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.