NightSide With Dan Rea

From snow, to sleet, to rain, to ice….New England has been battered lately with just about everything winter has to offer! Now, an arctic blast has set in with real feel temps around 5 degrees. Plus, power outages and accidents have been reported all over the state. Dan checked in with AccuWeather and wants to know how you’re faring? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to Ni...

Elon Musk has been making global headlines as he oversees the Department of Government Efficiency and hunts for wasteful government spending. With the U.S. recently surpassing $36 trillion in debt, will DOGE’s efforts even make a dent? Joining Dan to discuss was Jeffrey Miron, Senior Lecturer and Dir. of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. Ask Alexa to play...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Guests this hour included: American Revolution Historian John L. Bell sharing the history of George Washington's time in Boston in honor of President's Day. Mass Audubon Raptor Specialist Norman Smith talking about the nesting of snowy owls on Duxbury Beach this winter. Chef Laura Klein, Instructor at...

Crunch, crunch, crunch. Dan asked what’s been eating at you lately!? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Valentine’s Day we celebrate our love for one another! Celebrity Photographer and Award-Winning Podcaster Kerry Brett has turned her dating bloopers into a touching book of self-discovery. Her 28-year photography career has included celebrities such as Bill Belichick, Conan O’Brien, Rachael Ray, and more! Brett shared excerpts from “Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Unfiltered Lens on Datin...

A slew of protesters gathered on Boston Common holding signs which read, “Stop the Coup” and “Stop Elon Musk Now.” Organizers from many different Massachusetts-based organizations expressed concerns over Elon Musk’s appointment to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Dan discussed. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Guests this hour included: Local Historian and Lecturer Anthony Sammarco, author of “Valentine’s Day Traditions in Boston,” discussing the history of Valentine's Day. Robert Siciliano, CEO of cybersecurity training company Protect Now , about the "Pig Butchering" scam.  Lennart Baardman, Assistant Prof...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the city will remove a bus lane on Boylston Street in Bay Back, after neighborhood opposition. The mayor is also calling for a "review of what has been installed over the last fifteen years and adjust or redesign what has not been functioning well". Is a reassessment of Boston streets long overdue? What infrastructure changes do you think are most needed in...

Now that it’s officially tax season, are you ready to get your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to answer all your tax related questions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan...

Now that it’s officially tax season, are you ready to get your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to answer all your tax related questions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Endicott College Celebrates Student Hockey Athlete & Stroke Survivor Jack Smiley’s Return to Ice during Senior Day. With Jack Smiley & Coach R.J. Tolan. Carolyn Sharp's "Fire It Up" book event on Feb. 15th at the Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport. Oscar-Nominated Short Fi...

It appears Trump is making a lot of moves on the international stage. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release all the remaining hostages by this Saturday or “all hell is going to break loose.” In addition, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, in which Putin agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations o...

It appears Trump is making a lot of moves on the international stage. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release all the remaining hostages by this Saturday or “all hell is going to break loose.” In addition, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, in which Putin agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations o...

In recent years there has been a real push to prepare students for the real world by teaching basic finance such as managing debt and credit cards, saving money, and balancing a budget. While it’s not mandated in Massachusetts that students take a financial literacy class, there are a handful of schools offering it, such as Westwood High School, where the class is mandatory to graduate. Westwood H...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau Boston has warnings on the top Valentine’s Day scams. Bill Dendy – CPA and Financial Strategist with  Raymond James discusses President Trump's orders to the Treasury to stop minting pennies because they “lite...

There is ongoing controversary over the Trump Administration’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). On Trump’s first day in office, he implemented a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance. There have been allegations about some of the USAID spending. Dan broke down the facts and heard your take on how much the U.S. should be involved in foreign aid. Ask Alexa to pl...

Massachusetts’ highest court rejected Karen Read’s defense bid to drop two of the charges against Read: second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The push to drop two of Read’s charges came after Read’s defense argued that five jurors from the first trial later said they were deadlocked only on the manslaughter count, that the juror...

Massachusetts’ highest court rejected Karen Read’s defense bid to drop two of the charges against Read: second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The push to drop two of Read’s charges came after Read’s defense argued that five jurors from the first trial later said they were deadlocked only on the manslaughter count, that the juror...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! There is a High Incidence of Scams Happening on Social Media - Tips to Help Protect You and Your Loved Ones from these Costly Schemes with Farnoosh Torabi, a Financial Expert.  Licensed Pilot and psychotherapist Dr. Michaela Johnson addresses a surge in Fear Surrounding Air Travel...

In the 59th Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Was the football game better or worse than you expected? More happened than just football at the event. President Trump made an appearance at the game, making him the first sitting President to attend a Super Bowl. Halftime performer Kendrick Lamar took a major dig at Drake during his performance. Taylor Swift...

Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in Massachusetts, announced its plan to lay off hundreds of workers, citing a roughly $250 million budget gap. MGH said the layoffs will focus on “non-clinical and non-patient facing roles.” What are some of the challenges MGB is facing that might have led to the layoffs? How will MGH’s restructuring impact the hospital system? Ask Alexa to play...

Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in Massachusetts, announced its plan to lay off hundreds of workers, citing a roughly $250 million budget gap. MGH said the layoffs will focus on “non-clinical and non-patient facing roles.” What are some of the challenges MGB is facing that might have led to the layoffs? How will MGH’s restructuring impact the hospital system? Ask Alexa to play...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! In honor of Black History Month a look at “The Green Book”. When travel was treacherous for Black people: The Green Book’s legacy in New England. With Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter. American Heart Month (Feb) - 2025 top heart-health diets, how to choose which eating plan is...

This weekend the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl! Dan wants to know your Super Bowl predictions! Who do you think will win the game and by how many points? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After just dealing with a snowstorm Thursday in the Greater Boston area, meteorologists predict another storm is heading our way this weekend. Weather reports are predicting between 4-8 inches for Southern New England and Western Massachusetts. The Cape & Islands along with NH are projected to get between 3-6 inches. How are you preparing for the storm?  Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHe...