NightSide With Dan Rea

Republican John Deaton and Democrat Seth Moulton squared off in a pre-primary Massachusetts Senate debate, hosted by WBZ-TV's Jon Keller. Absent from the debate was incumbent Democratic Senator Ed Markey, who is seeking a third full term. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving people out of Massachusetts? A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found that nearly half of respondents cited the high cost of living and taxes. Among the 500 voters surveyed, about one in four said they have seriously considered leaving the state, even though roughly 70% reported having enough money to live comfortably right now. David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk Univ...

Continued conversation about the U.S. and Iran framework agreement designed to ease tensions and begin a 60-day period of negotiations. As part of the deal, both sides are expected to work toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and restoring maritime traffic, while the U.S. is expected to lift its blockade of Iranian ports. Some of the biggest issues, including Iran's nuclear...

Continued conversation about the U.S. and Iran framework agreement designed to ease tensions and begin a 60-day period of negotiations. As part of the deal, both sides are expected to work toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and restoring maritime traffic, while the U.S. is expected to lift its blockade of Iranian ports. Some of the biggest issues, including Iran's nuclear...

The U.S. and Iran have announced a framework agreement designed to ease tensions and begin a 60-day period of negotiations. As part of the deal, both sides are expected to work toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and restoring maritime traffic, while the U.S. is expected to lift its blockade of Iranian ports. Some of the biggest issues, including Iran's nuclear program, ha...

Last week, we discussed a story out of Ipswich High School in which six lacrosse players were suspended from their final game after a photo circulated showing them possibly “smoking” cigars following graduation. The players’ parents challenged the suspension, stating that the cigars did not contain tobacco and providing evidence that they were made from chamomile and English brea...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Bradley threw open the phone lines and invited listeners to chime in with the topic of their choice!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution as Bradley spoke with Bob Allison, professor of history at Suffolk University, about the Battle of Gloucester and a unique effort to recreate the U.S. Constitution in Boston. At the Printing Office of Edes & Gill, printers are producing a faithful reproduction of the hi...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Bradley spoke with Bob Allison, professor of history at Suffolk University, about the Battle of Gloucester and a unique effort to recreate the U.S. Constitution in Boston. At the Printing Office of Edes & Gill, printers are producing a faithful reproduction of the historic B...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: With the World Cup in full swing, America’s 250th anniversary being celebrated, and the Tall Ships coming to Boston in July, Massachusetts is experiencing record-setting visitor numbers. Bradley welcomed Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, to discuss upcoming events, including Sail Boston, where rou...

Dan opened the phone lines for discussion of any topic. He asked what the listeners would like to hear on "NightSide!"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how the New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court rul...

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault...

 A shocking and unacceptable incident occurred yesterday in South Boston when two masked juvenile suspects robbed an 11-year-old and 12-year-old's lemonade stand at gunpoint. According to the victims, the pair initially approached the stand and asked if they could use Apple Pay to purchase a drink before grabbing a cash box containing about $50. Boston police are still investigating. See omny...

We continued the Platner discussion, and Dan also believes that America's attitudes and overall mood can—and should—be improved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During his acceptance speech last night, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told a packed room of supporters that “people can change.” Acknowledging past mistakes, he said he continues to learn from them and understands that earning the trust and support of his constituents is his responsibility. With the primary now behind him, Platner turns his attention to building support within...

A bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey will allow bars in Massachusetts to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. through July 31. The measure is intended to support the greater Boston economy by capitalizing on increased tourism associated with the FIFA World Cup and Tall Ships events. Do you believe an additional hour of bar service will significantly boost the economy? Steve Clark, President and CEO of the Mas...

At Ipswich High School, smoking a cigar after graduation has long been a traditional rite of passage. Because the use of tobacco products violates the rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, members of the school’s boys lacrosse team celebrated with homemade imitation cigars instead. Despite the cigars being fake, several players were suspended, leaving the team with...

Last night, a U.S. Apache helicopter was shot down by Iranian forces while conducting a patrol over the Strait of Hormuz. Fortunately, both crew members were rescued and are reported to have escaped injury. President Trump said today that the U.S. needs to respond to the attack, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker cautioned that the Islamic Republic would match whatever actions Washington tak...

Continued conversation about how a 31-year-old man is facing criminal charges following a fatal road rage confrontation. Authorities say Timothy Scalisi has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly lifting a 23-year-old man and forcefully throwing him to the ground during an altercation. Responding officers found the victim disoriented and vomiting at the scene. He succumbed to his injuries...

A 31-year-old man is facing criminal charges following a fatal road rage confrontation. Authorities say Timothy Scalisi has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly lifting a 23-year-old man and forcefully throwing him to the ground during an altercation. Responding officers found the victim disoriented and vomiting at the scene. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. When tempers flar...

Despite the high level of excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Massachusetts, demand for short-term rentals remains low. Many property owners listing on Airbnb were expecting instant bookings, even for properties listed at more than $30,000 per week. The reality is that international travelers appear to be seeking stays of fewer than three nights at rates below $300 per night....

Dan had a bad day when his cell phone stopped working. With so much of our lives on our phones, Dan asked if you've ever had your phone destroyed or broken beyond repair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oyster farmer and combat veteran Graham Platner remains the front-runner in the Maine Democratic primary, despite allegations of misconduct toward women and controversy surrounding a tattoo associated with a Nazi symbol. Maine voters' opinions are mixed, with some saying that Platner's personal life has no bearing on his policies, while others argue that his political mission is sincere and that i...

President Donald Trump walked out of an NBC "Meet the Press" interview with Kristen Welker after she questioned him about compensation for alleged victims of government "weaponization" and challenged his claims that the California primaries and the 2020 election were "dirty" and "rigged." After a tense back-and-forth exchange, Trump said, "Let's call it quits because I've had enough," and left the...