NightSide With Dan Rea

Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many. Jared Dillian, author and writer for his newsletter The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals joined Dan. Listen to...

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is once again pushing for ethics reform after City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's recent plea deal and resignation agreement. “Elected officials placed in positions of public trust should demonstrate the highest standards of positive leadership,” Flynn has outlined in the past. Councilor Flynn joined Dan to discuss. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Rad...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know if You’re Buying a Car with John Vincent - Senior Editor and Correspondent / Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. Boston’s first and only pod hotel! What’s a pod hotel? Adelaide Parker – Boston Globe Correspondent – has experienced pod...

This hour, Dan asks if you have faith in the tariffs and the Stock Market.  Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the announcement of 23 & Me’s file for bankruptcy, many customers are worried about their personal data and genetic information being sold to other companies. While the company insists customers’ info is protected, experts are telling 23 & Me customers to download and delete their data. What are some of the risks you take sending your DNA to private companies? Do you feel comfortable...

With the retrial of Karen Read for murder in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe fast approaching, have you changed your perspective on the case? A Boston Globe journalist went looking to see if any Karen Read supporters had secretly flipped and the feedback received was a bit “scary.” One commonality among all respondents was a sense of fear and paranoia. Dan will share this local journalist’...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days - predictions for potential outcomes, what the impact(s) would be on brands, creators and consumers? With Scott Sutton - CEO of Later (a marketing brand) The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philip...

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...

Behind the bright lights, electric energy, and boisterous fans that come with professional sports, can sometimes be a dark, lonely, depressing space some elite athletes find themselves in. Recent research shows that between 5% and 35% of elite athletes report a mental health disorder. It was revealed this week that Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a suicide attempt during the 2022 season. The...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Matt Brown Foundation and Their Boston Marathon Team! Matt Brown – former hockey player – founder of the Matt Brown Foundation checked in! Why Workplace Bullying Is Back. Forbes* reports that the "command-and-control" leadership style, which emphasizes threats and punishment, i...

For this 20th hour, with so much gloom around these days, Dan wanted his callers to bring up something good that happened to them this past week. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think it couldn’t get any worse for the stock market, than it did Thursday, the day after President Trump’s announced reciprocal tariffs, think again! Friday the stock market took its steepest dive yet where the Dow Jones fell 4.4% and the S&P and Nasdaq fell about 5% apiece. Is it time to panic? Do you have stocks and if so, have you sold any of your stocks or do you have confidence in...

The Trump Administration announced it will “review” nearly $9 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and its affiliates in an effort to "root out antisemitism". The Admin.’s antisemitism task force sent the prestigious university a list of demands detailing what the school must do to avoid cancelation of federal funding. Some of the demands include: an end to diversity, equity, and incl...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Alex Ovechkin continues to move close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! Will he do it tonight? With John Decker – iHeart Media White House Correspondent – from the Capital One Arena. In response to rising gang violence and youth homicide rates in Boston in the 1990s, Childr...

After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on...

After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Gregory Stoller, professor...

A judge has ruled the renovation of White Stadium is not in violation of state laws. Candidate for Boston Mayor Josh Kraft joined Dan to discuss. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Massachusetts’ Most Financially Savvy High School Students Compete at the State Finals of the 2025 National Personal Finance Challenge! With Christopher Caltabiano - Chief Program Officer at the Council for Economic Education. The history of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House...

On Wednesday, a day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan broke down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP supp...

On Wednesday, a day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan broke down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP supp...

On Wednesday, a day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan broke down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP supp...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Alcohol Awareness Month – What Recovery Centers of America does in helping individuals combat alcoholism. With Dr. Myles Jen Kin, Medical Director for Recovery Centers of America in Massachusetts. The 50 Greatest Athletes in Boston Sports History with Martin Gitlin – Author & S...

In the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism charges in New York, along with federal murder and stalking charges. U.S. AG Bondi lifted the moratorium on federal executions back in Febr...