NightSide With Dan Rea

With such a hotly contested presidential election, the decision by some organizations and media outlets to not endorse a presidential candidate has been met with a firestorm of criticism. The Teamsters, The Washington Post, and the L.A. Times among others have declined to endorse a presidential candidate; breaking decades of tradition. Why are so many choosing not to endorse? What does that reveal...

A road rage incident in Plymouth turned deadly when a young man shot and killed another driver after getting into a minor traffic incident. The 23-year-old suspect had a young child on board at the time of the motor vehicle crash that escalated into a physical fight in which the victim was then shot 3-4 times. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz joined us to discuss this case and the danger...

8:05PM: Addressing the shelter and housing crisis in Greater Boston – increasingly in recent years, as pressures on the system have pushed all shelters to capacity with guest Danielle Ferrier, MBA, LICSW, CEO of Heading Home, the Boston area’s largest provider of services for homeless families with children. 8:15PM: The Power of Sports for Amputees – Special Movie Premiere Event November 12th at t...

Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. Election day is less than two weeks away so Friday was listeners' last chance to share with us who they would vote for at this moment in time! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea...

Are you an avid reader or   a collector of rare books? Ken Gloss, the owner of Brattle Book Shop in Boston joined Dan to discuss the value of your antiquarian books as well as two of Boston’s upcoming book festivals!  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.

A bar and grille in Providence, RI is being sued by ASCAP for allowing a couple of songs to be performed during one of their karaoke nights without the “proper license needed for those musical selections to be legally performed in public.” Fish Co. is not the only establishment this has happened to this year…a Woburn bar faced a similar lawsuit for playing John Denver’s “Take Me Home…Country Roads...

8:05PM: 15th Annual Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger to Benefit Project Bread with guest Dr. Jeffrey Greenwald, Interfaith Walk Organizer from Temple Beth David 8:15PM: Salem Themed Ouija Board created by local Board Game Company! with guest Phil Orbanes Sr. - Co. Founder and Vice Chairman of Winning Moves Games USA 8:30PM: Can the Celtics repeat? Who is coming out of the West? with guest Gary Wash...

The first and last days of the “ship of dreams” come to life as it sets sail to the North Shore Music Theatre, featuring real stories of people aboard the Titanic. Medford native Kevin McGlynn joined Morgan to chat about the show and his role in this epic musical. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/liste...

We’ve certainly had our share of astronomical events this year! We’ve seen meteor showers, eclipses, comets, supermoons, and there’s still more to come! Astronomer Dave McDonald lays it all out! 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.

We’re in the final stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election and the two frontrunners are neck and neck in the polls. What advice would you give to either Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump to eke out a win? Longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz joined the conversation. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See o...

We’re in the final stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election and the two frontrunners are neck and neck in the polls. What advice would you give to either Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump to eke out a win? Longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz joined the conversation. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See o...

Jason Greenberg was able to escape from Israel a year ago when Hamas first invaded. Some of his family members were not as lucky. Some were killed and others remain hostage. Dan continues this discussion and makes comparisons to other world events 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 i...

Jason Greenberg was able to escape from Israel a year ago when Hamas first invaded. Some of his family members were not as lucky. Some were killed and others remain hostage. Greenberg just returned from Israel and he shares his journey. 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.

Tuesday evening, we explored what a “No” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question #3 would look like. Wednesday night, we explore the “Yes” vote with Roxana Rivera, co-chair of the Yes on 3 coalition. Visit the NightSide podcast page for more discussions on the 2024 MA Ballot Q’s! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnyst...

8:05: Seaport to Elect First-Ever Dog Mayor! with guest Claire Kilcullen, Associate Director of Culture & Experience at WS Development   8:15: Manufacturing jobs are back, except in states like Massachusetts with guest Steph Solis, Axios Boston Reporter 8:30: The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office will host a veterans-focused “House to House for Heroes” with guest Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick M...

Continued conversation about what the polls are saying as the 2024 presidential election heads into its final stretch. Is there a decisive lead? Dan opened the lines for comment. 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.

Millions of voters have already cast their ballots as the 2024 presidential election heads into its final stretch. What are the polls saying? Averages are reflecting that neither candidate is decisively in the lead. To sort it all out, Dan welcomed Emerson College Pollster Spencer Kimball. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM...

In our continued efforts to cover the 2024 Massachusetts ballot questions, we took a look at Question 3 which asks, “Should rideshare drivers be allowed to unionize?” Kelly Cobb-Lemire, organizer of Massachusetts Drivers United, joined Dan to talk about how the passing of Q3 would undercut rideshare driver’s rights. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan R...

Is It Allergies, A Cold, Or COVID? Dr. William Berger, allergist and Medical Advisory Council member for Allergy & Asthma Network, outlines differences.  It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and often overlooked is male breast cancer wellness - Guest: Dr. Sam Nardello, Surgical Breast Oncologist at Tufts Medicine.  Salem’s Haunted Happenings with guest Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo. It’s almost...

In the spirit of weather and how some areas of the U.S. can certainly get it's share of harrowing occurrences, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, Dan asked the audience if there was any place in the world you'd rather live than here in New England.  Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM! See omnystudio.com/listene...

In the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed photos of the recent aurora borealis that was visible in parts of New England, dominated your social media news feeds. Auroras are caused by disturbances in solar or “space” weather. What exactly is solar weather, what are examples of it, and how does it affect us here on Earth? Shawn Dahl, a solar weather forecaster at the National Oceanic and A...

The American Civil Liberties Union is supporting Karen Read and her appeal to the Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court, arguing that the judge presiding over the case declared a mistrial too quickly and failed to take the appropriate steps to ensure she’s protected against double jeopardy. Dan discussed. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknigh...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on topics we thought you should know about! “The Curse Breakers” - Celebrating 20 years since the Red Sox ended their 86-year World Series drought with Boston Globe Sports Media Columnist Chad Finn. Dr. Andrew E. Budson, a Boston University neurologist who specializes in memory disorders, discusses why people in their 30s and 40...

Most drivers out there can relate to experiencing their fair share of traffic violations…examples include drivers turning on red when they are not supposed to, pedestrians jaywalking, another driver tailgating you, etc. What road violation really grinds your gears the most? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Homeland Security released an investigative report on the Secret Service following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. The report reveals troubling issues with the organization saying it has a “corrosive” culture and a “troubling lack of critical thinking,” with calls for systemic change. Former Boston Police Commissioner and former Chief of the LAPD, Bil...