NightSide With Dan Rea

For the last broadcast hour of NightSide this week, Dan asked you if you’ve made any New Year’s resolutions and if so, have you kept them so far or already broken them? 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.

Florida has a new law that just went into effect called the “HALO” law, “Honoring and Listening to Our Officers.” The law creates a 25-foot buffer zone around first responders. If a first responder asks you to back off during the course of their duties and you fail to do so, you could face a second-degree misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine. Are you in favor or op...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has restarted the controversial congestion pricing program for New York City, with some new adjustments. Under the original plan, commuters would be charged $15 to enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone during peak hours. Hochul dropped the congestion tax to $9 per car during peak hours. What’s the likelihood Boston takes up congestion pricing? What are the pros an...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter with his Boston sports predictions for 2025. 4th Annual Rally 4 Nally Polar Plunge to take place at Carson Beach on Saturday, January 4th - Honoring Cathy Nally who died of ALS is her son, Dan Nally, who is carrying on her legacy of advocacy...

In the wake of the recent tragedy in New Orleans, where 14 people were killed by an extremist that authorities are reporting was tied to ISIS, it would appear Americans need to hear stories of heroism and courage more than ever.  This hour Dan asked listeners how they cherish America. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See...

In the wake of the recent tragedy in New Orleans, where 14 people were killed by an extremist that authorities are reporting was tied to ISIS, it would appear Americans need to hear stories of heroism and courage more than ever. Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles joined Dan to share historically significant true stories of American heroism from presidents, soldiers, astronauts, ath...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal, a measure aimed to temporarily shift the city’s property tax burden onto commercial real estate to prevent homeowners and landlords from seeing a spike in their tax bills in January, was defeated by the state Senate in December. How might have this proposal helped or hurt area businesses and residents? What can be done to ease some of the tax burde...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Martin Feehan - MassWildlife's Deer Biologist discussed New England’s deer population is skyrocketing. Here’s why that’s particularly a problem in Eastern Massachusetts. John Kelly, PhD - Professor of Psychology Endicott College brought us the psychology behind New Years Eve Resolu...

Have you been hit with the bronchitis/laryngitis virus? Dan has, and it wasn’t pretty. What is this affliction that lingers for weeks? 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.

Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. 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.

Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. 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.

Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joined him. 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.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: What better way to ring in the new year than with Las Vegas-based tribute artist “Big Elvis!?” Morgan and one of Time Magazine’s Top 10 Elvis Impersonators celebrated as the ball dropped and a new year began! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation with Kenny Meyer, a celebrated broadcaster and producer, who has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities. This Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer discussed his work, life, and celebrities he’s met along the way! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-1...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Kenny Meyer, a celebrated broadcaster and producer, has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities. Morgan talked with this Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer about his work, life, and celebrities he’s met along the way! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystud...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Roger Dobkowitz is a television producer best known for his work on the game show The Price Is Right. Dobkowitz also worked on other game shows, such as Family Feud, Double Dare, Now You See It, and Match Game. Morgan welcomed Dobkowitz and discussed what it’s like producing game shows! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to N...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Barbara Feldon, best known for playing the role of Agent 99 on the 1960s television series  Get Smart , wrote her memoir at age 90 and is still going strong today! Morgan checked in with this legendary actress about life, family, and her continued career!   Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknigh...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation with Cleo Campbell about all those great ‘80s bands (Aerosmith, The Cars, New Kids on the Block, etc.) that got their start in the Boston area! 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.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Aerosmith, The Cars, New Kids on the Block, are just a few of the bands that got their start in Boston. Morgan welcomed Cleo Campbell to talk about all those great ‘80s bands that grew their fame out of the Boston area! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/l...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: History holds a number of talented women who became known for their contributions in the early years of broadcasting. Morgan spoke with Joanne Desmond who was the first female evening news anchor in the U.S. and former CBS Boston reporter! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Tony the Tiger is just one of the many mascots that have graced the covers of cereal boxes both past and present. Morgan had some fun with Topher Ellis, a cereal marketing consultant and author, chatting about all those great cereals we used to eat, or still do! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Wee...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: It’s nice to travel with confidence, whether it’s just to another state or an entirely different country. Morgan talked with former Newton Police Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker about personal safety and how to master the art of situational awareness. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: He graced Boston’s airwaves for years and continues to entertain on Facebook and beyond… He’s Bradley Jay, and he chatted with Morgan about current events, his lengthy career, recent travels, music endeavors, and more! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/li...

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: As you tune into WBZ NewsRadio for the latest news, traffic, weather, and talk, do you ever think about what it takes to deliver all that content? Go behind the scenes of a talk show with longtime WBZ NewsRadio Producer Karen Buscemi. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See o...

Morgan White filled in on NightSide: Author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman has covered New England’s candlepin bowling scene to its neon signs. Now, she’s on the hunt for some of New England’s most iconic candy. Bregman joined Morgan to talk about our sweet, nostalgic favorites. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See...