NightSide With Dan Rea

Sixty-one years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. That tragedy still haunts America today. In 2022, the Biden Administration released more than 13k records on the assassination. More than 3,000 records remain unreleased or are redacted. During President Elect Donald Trump’s campaign, he pledged to release the remaining files. Do you think the remaining JFK assassina...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Researchers are working to identify early signs that a dog is cut out to be a working canine.   Brian Hare - professor of evolutionary anthropology and psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center joined Dan Rea. Let’s Rock Cancer!...

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged...

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged...

Back in 2023, during a changing of the guard at the MBTA, general manager Phil Eng set a plan in motion to eliminate 191 subway speed restrictions or slow zones by the end of 2024. Flash forward to now, as we near the end of 2024, there are currently only four remaining speed restrictions. However, the MBTA released a report today saying come next Monday, there will be no more Red Line slow zones....

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we thought you need to know about! Worcester Man to Embark on Four-Day, 154-mile Run Across MA to Support Hospitalized Children During Holidays. Our first guest was Dave Filar - 33-year-old diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in fifth grade - is a footwear designer known for his work with The Museum of Fine Arts, David...

Donald Trump’s defense attorneys are pushing for the judge who presided over his New York hush money trial and conviction to throw out the case, saying it would be "uniquely destabilizing to the country". Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office oppose a dismissal of the case and are open to pausing the case for the four years Trump is in office. Should Trump’s hush money case be dis...

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to pr...

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to pr...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 8:05PM: Dr. Mark Longsjo – Licensed social worker & Program Director at McLean Hospital - 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their conditions worsened around the holidays. 8:15PM: Zoya Sattar - USDA Food Safety Specialist - Tools to reduce risk of listeri...

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics...

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics...

The offshore wind industry has seen traction in recent years, gaining government backing. While offshore wind is seen by some as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, others take aim with the wind projects, citing environmental concerns; especially after last Summer’s Nantucket wind turbine failure that left debris littered across Nantucket beaches. What are the pros and cons of offshore wind?...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Charles Ro – Owner of Charles Ro Supply Company has become the Worlds Largest Lionel Dealer and the Number One Train Dealer in America. Ben Noll – Meteorologist with WaPo explained to Dan why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it? Jillian Young – Director...

President Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on...

President Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on...

Researchers have discovered a new health trend that finds many young adults in their 30s and 40s are experiencing memory problems. According to the Census Bureau, the number of working-age adults reporting “serious difficulty” thinking has climbed by an estimated one million people since the start of the pandemic; a number higher than any other time in the last 15 years. Why now? What do researche...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Ted Williams 1946 American League MVP Award and 1958 Silver Slugger Soar to a Combined $800,000 Highlighting 21st Annual Live Auction Event.   David Hunt – President of  Hunt Auctions joined Dan Rea. The Grand Kyiv Ballet Returns to Boston, Two Shows Nutcracker & Snow Queen 11/...

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic, Dan asked listeners for their stories of Brushes with Celebrities! We even had a celebrity call in!  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.

Every year it seems that society wants to start celebrating the Christmas season earlier and earlier. Many citizens have started to see Christmas décor pop up in local stores well before Halloween and in some cases before Summer has even ended! How early is too early to start celebrating Christmas? Do you think retailers need to hold off till after Halloween to pull out the Christmas décor? Is “Ch...

An iconic house in Newburyport referred to as the “The Pink House” has been in the midst of a demolition battle between locals and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. What was originally built as a “spite” house in 1925 by a divorcee, has long become a historical icon in the region. The federal agency wants to tear down the home and return the land to its original state and support local wildlif...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Alex London - Genealogy and local history librarian with the Worcester Public Library who just reunited with an overdue book, 51 years later. Last Comiskey explores the stories and atmosphere surrounding Chicago’s iconic baseball stadium and celebrates the final surprising season o...

President Joe Biden and President Elect Donald Trump met at the White House after a contentious election season. The two were very cordial where both pledged a smooth transition between administrations. Trump has wasted no time in selecting various cabinet members to fill out his administration. Dan asked listeners for their reactions.  Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to...

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton says the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have...

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton said the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have...