NightSide With Dan Rea

Online ordering is commonplace nowadays. It's the way many of us shop and purchase items. It's convenient with the busy lives many of us live and Dan is no different. When ordering something online this past weekend, Dan had an experience he never had before and shared his story with the audience and gave some consumer advice. Do you prefer online shopping or in person shopping? We talked about th...

Online ordering is commonplace nowadays. It's the way many of us shop and purchase items. It's convenient with the busy lives many of us live and Dan is no different. When ordering something online this past weekend, Dan had an experience he never had before and shared his story with the audience and gave some consumer advice. Do you prefer online shopping or in person shopping? We talked about th...

Former U.S. Senator John Sununu is back and he’s looking to be the next U.S. Senator representing New Hampshire as the former senator launched his election campaign last week. Sununu previously served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2009. What made him decide to enter the Senate race up in New Hampshire? John Sununu joined us this evening on NightSide to talk about his campaign and took your calls...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the rare black and orange lobster caught off the coast of Massachusetts! The odds of catching one are believed to be only one in 30 million!  October is National Pizza Month. Here are 17 standout slices around Boston. Guest: Kar...

Trump has been criticized for a number of his controversial actions while in office. For example, some actions include, ICE enforcements, attacks on Venezuelan boats allegedly carrying drugs, proposed tariffs and yet none of those actions seem to stick. Is Trump a Teflon president? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s inflation is lower than expected for the month of September, which is good news for the economy.   The inflation rate is holding steady at 3%. What does that mean exactly for consumers? Dan broke down the numbers and discussed why the Consumer Price Index Report is good news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Boston Dragons Senior Pro Pickleball Team – Upcoming event at Eleveno Pickleball at Patriots Place this Weekend. Guest: Michael Tow – Owner of the Boston Dragons Pickleball Team 'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices...

October is   National Pizza Month! The observance began in October of 1984 and was initiated by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today magazine. In honor of national pizza month, we asked the audience what their favorite pizza shop is and why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We will discuss all the...

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We will discuss all the...

Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown now has a more competitive Senate race up in New Hampshire after former U.S. Senator John Sununu decided to enter the race! Brown served as a senator representing Massachusetts before he went on to serve as the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during President Trump’s first term in office. Scott Brown checked in to discuss his campaign and share his...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The unsolved murder of Jean Lampron. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Cold Case Files Reporter for the Boston Globe Stand up Comedian Adam Carolla talks about his upcoming comedy show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on November 6th! Guest: Adam Carolla – Standup Comedian, actor & radio p...

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire a...

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire a...

This week, the Cambridge City Council voted to raise the city’s commercial property tax rate by 22%. The move concerns many small local businesses, who are concerned about how they would absorb the higher tax load and stay afloat. How might Cambridge’s business landscape change because of this tax hike? We discussed this challenge for Cambridge businesses with Kari Kuezler, owner of Grendel’s Den...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Pawtriots Pet Adoption “TailGate” that was hosted last Sunday by the Krafts at Patriots Place. It was a success with 30 dogs finding forever homes! Guest: Dr. Dana Blumberg Kraft – Ophthalmologist and philanthropist Boston Arts Academy Foundation's 2025 Honors Celebrates Visionary...

Gasoline prices are down in Massachusetts and nationwide as AAA reports prices have currently hit a 4-year low. According to a report by GasBuddy, the nationwide average for gasoline has dropped to $2.98 per gallon. What gasoline prices are you seeing in your area? Are you surprised they've hit a low at this time of year as we're heading into the colder months? See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her fight to audit the state legislature, a voter backed action that received 72% voter approval last November. DiZoglio has run into continuous roadblocks to get the job done and her office has confirmed that they are “actively pursuing the filing of a lawsuit” against the Legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her fight to audit the state legislature, a voter backed action that received 72% voter approval last November. DiZoglio has run into continuous roadblocks to get the job done and her office has confirmed that they are “actively pursuing the filing of a lawsuit” against the Legislature. Diana DiZoglio checked in with us to discuss some of the ro...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! RUNNING DEEP: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine of World War II. Guest: Tom Clavin – NY Times best-selling author Red Sox vs. Right Whales vs. the Cape: Which specialty MA license plate is most popular? Guest: Margie Cullen – USA Today New England Con...

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% in...

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% in...

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% in...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Orionids meteor shower visible tonight & tomorrow in New England. Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President  Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc.   Halloween spending scares Americans as inflation forces many to skip the holiday… Guest: Bill Dendy - CPA and money manager with Raymo...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. This week is a simple question: Are you an optimist, or a pessimist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.