NightSide With Dan Rea

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...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! These two guys in Eastern Massachusetts set world records over and over, and became close friends along the way… Guest: Adam Sandel – one of the two guys – Harvard Law School Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law FIRE poll: Record high 74% of Americans say fre...

President Trump has done a 180, now calling for Congress to vote to release the Epstein files. What has changed in Trump’s mind? Do you think Trump is in anyway implicated by the files? The House is expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 18th on legislation to force the Department of Justice to release more files. What's so important about releasing these files?  See omnystudio.com/list...

Boston community leaders and activists are calling for action after a recent string of gun violence in Mattapan. One incident of an 18-year- old Malden student G’Kiyah Lewis, who was shot in Oct. and died of her injuries in Nov. has especially sparked concerns with leaders like Rev. Kevin Peterson saying, “None of our children should die in the streets." Lewis is Boston's 29th homicide...

Boston community leaders and activists are calling for action after a recent string of gun violence in Mattapan. One incident of an 18-year- old Malden student G’Kiyah Lewis, who was shot in Oct. and died of her injuries in Nov. has especially sparked concerns with leaders like Rev. Kevin Peterson saying, “None of our children should die in the streets." Lewis is Boston's 29th homicide...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Skyrocketing veterinary bills are hitting Massachusetts pet parents hard. Guest: Dana Gerber – Boston Globe reporter A Celtic Christmas  brings holiday cheer to Massachusetts this December, featuring a line-up of world Irish dance champions to share the spirit of Ch...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: In typical Bradley fashion, he had a question for the audience that he wanted their thoughts on. What were you taught in school that you think was a total waste of time, or what do you wish your parents or teachers taught you that could have been immensely helpful for you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: In typical Bradley fashion, he had a question for the audience that he wanted their thoughts on. What were you taught in school that you think was a total waste of time, or what do you wish your parents or teachers taught you that could have been immensely helpful for you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: When thinking of something spooky or creepy in New England, most people’s mind might go either right to Salem, MA during Halloween or the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, but there’s a good handful of other equally creepy places around Massachusetts and New England that you might not have heard of…Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney checked...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Tom Brady made headlines for revealing that he and his family cloned their late beloved dog through a company called Colossal, a bioscience company that aims to revive extinct species, that also acquired ViaGen, a company specializing in reproducing deceased pets. Brady is not the first celebrity to clone their pet. Others such as Paris Hilton Barbara Streisand...

Bradley had a question he proposed to the audience: Is it ok to order something from Amazon with the intention of using it and sending it back? Yes or no? We discussed online return etiquette and asked the audience what they do or have done regarding online orders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new UNH poll finds that just 28 percent of respondents think artificial intelligence will have a positive effect on the country overall. Where do you come down on AI? There was an AI generated photo of a Texas high school that sent the community into a panic and disturbed school activities. How can schools be prepared for the threat of AI generated threats? Should there be laws or restrictions o...

Bradley Jay fills in for Dan Rea. Does Massachusetts’ highest court have the authority to raise the salary of public defenders? That’s the question that is being argued in front of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Beginning in May, many court-appointed lawyers stopped taking new cases to try to force state lawmakers to raise their starting salaries of $65 an hour. There is con...

Bradley Jay fills in for Dan Rea. Does Massachusetts’ highest court have the authority to raise the salary of public defenders? That’s the question that is being argued in front of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Beginning in May, many court-appointed lawyers stopped taking new cases to try to force state lawmakers to raise their starting salaries of $65 an hour. There is con...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide Music writer and journalist Jim Sullivan joined Bradley to talk about his new book,  Backstage & Beyond: COMPLETE: 45 Years of Rock Chats and Rants.  Jim has spent his career interviewing and talking to famous rock stars and musicians whose songs dominated the airwaves and music charts. He shared some of his wild and compelling stories with some of m...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide Music writer and journalist Jim Sullivan joined Bradley to talk about his new book,  Backstage & Beyond: COMPLETE: 45 Years of Rock Chats and Rants.  Jim has spent his career interviewing and talking to famous rock stars and musicians whose songs dominated the airwaves and music charts. He shared some of his wild and compelling stories with some of m...