NightSide With Dan Rea

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Would you put, or do you already have, a GPS tracker on your child, or does that cross the line into overparenting? With more families using smartwatches, phones, and tracking apps to keep tabs on their kids, the debate over safety versus privacy is heating up. Bradley wanted to know where you stood on this issue and whether constant tracking brings...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Traffic in Greater Boston is as frustrating as ever, with many feeling like it's just par for the course. But does it have to be? Massachusetts already has several ideas on the table to ease congestion, including congestion pricing. If congestion pricing came to Boston, would you pay a little more to drive into the city, or would you seek alternative...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation with veterinarian Dr. John de Jong who answered the listener's questions about their dogs, cats, birds, and other furry friends! Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: The listener's got a chance to ask questions about their dogs, cats, birds, or other furry friends. From puzzling behaviors and nutrition to common health concerns and preventative care, veterinarian Dr. John de Jong answered everyone's questions. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Bradley threw open the phone lines for a discussion of whatever was on the listener's minds! Discussion included how our entertainment viewing has changed, how spoons are usually not part of the table setting anymore in restaurants, bad dreams, music, dating on the cheap, and a little sports chat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Bradley threw open the phone lines for a discussion of whatever was on the listener's minds! Discussion included visiting NH, the joys of sobriety, fear of ticks, making music, and US-Canada relations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation with author and historian Anthony Sammarco who has written more than 80 books on Boston's rich history. His latest books,  S.S. Pierce: A Boston Tradition , The Church of the Holy Spirit , and A History of the Milton Cemetery , join his long list of works that reminisce about years gone by. Bradley opened the lines for lis...

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Author and historian Anthony Sammarco has written more than 80 books on Boston's rich history. His latest books, S.S. Pierce: A Boston Tradition , The Church of the Holy Spirit , and A History of the Milton Cemetery , join his long list of works that reminisce about years gone by. Bradley opened the lines for listeners to chat with Sammarco about the...

Most of us probably imagined we'd end up in a different career than the one we actually have. Maybe you dreamed of being a firefighter, a teacher, a doctor, or even a radio talk host…but life had other plans. Dan wanted to know what career you thought you'd have and why it didn't pan out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a move to improve voter turnout, Swampscott is considering allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections. The proposal is part of a broader effort that also includes moving town elections from the spring to November and providing childcare during annual town meetings. If residents support the measure, town officials would still need approval from the Massachusetts Legislature before...

Grocery prices continue to be a major concern for many Americans, as families feel the pinch every time they shop. President Trump has been touting falling prices, especially pointing to the cost of eggs, saying they have dropped significantly since he took office. The debate continues over whether prices are truly coming down, and Dan wanted to know which products you have stopped buying because...

Boston is taking on a problem that many cities know all too well…rats. The city is hosting a national summit this September, bringing together experts and officials to discuss new ways to combat rodent infestations, from smarter trash management to innovative control methods. The goal is to find solutions that can help Boston and other cities keep rat populations under control. Joining Dan...

Continued conversation about the war with Iran as it intensifies with President Trump ordering another round of U.S. airstrikes after Iran attempted a ballistic missile attack on American forces in Jordan. The strikes hit what U.S. officials say were Iranian military targets, and Saudi Arabia has now joined U.S. operations against Iran-backed militias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Dan was joined by retired Vice Adm. John Miller, whose nearly four-decade Navy career included flying F-14 Tomcats, commanding aircraft carriers and strike groups, and leading U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the 5th Fleet. A Naval Academy graduate with more than 3,500 flight hours and 1,000 carrier landings, Miller also served in key leadership roles at the Pentagon, NASA, and U.S. Central C...

The Trump administration rolled out a new initiative designed to help military veterans get behind the wheel of commercial trucks while also stepping up enforcement against truck drivers who aren't legally authorized to work in the U.S. or who fail to meet federal commercial driver's license requirements. The plan aims to recognize veterans' military driving experience and help address ongoing dri...

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal that would let cities and towns use automated cameras to ticket speeding drivers. Supporters say the cameras would make roads safer by slowing drivers in school zones, designated safety zones, and construction zones, while critics warn about privacy and government overreach. Dan spoke with State Sen. William Brownsberger, the primary sponsor of th...

Continued conversation about how Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment several times during the recent Senate hearing on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing not to answer questions from lawmakers. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, focused on long-running disputes over COVID's origins and allegations that NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic. D...

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment several times during a recent Senate hearing on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing not to answer questions from lawmakers. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, focused on long-running disputes over COVID's origins and allegations that NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic. Dan reviewed what happened at the he...

Flock Safety cameras are popping up in communities across the country, but their use has sparked controversy over privacy and public safety. A new bill from Rep. Thomas Massie would block federal funding for cities and police departments that use the controversial license-plate reader technology, arguing it goes too far. Supporters say the cameras help solve crimes and keep communities safer, whil...

Dave Wedge, a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, podcast host, and award-winning former Boston Herald reporter, has released his latest book,  Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O'Keefe, and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA . The book examines the high-profile Karen Read trial, exploring the competing narratives, claims, and controversy surrounding the death of Boston...

We continued to discuss the trial of Lindsay Clancy where prosecutors allege the former Duxbury labor and delivery nurse deliberately killed her three young children in January 2023 before attempting to take her own life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halftime returns with Paul Wahlberg. Jill Suzanne Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working on the ground in Afghanistan, helping local communities and building organizations focused on economic opportunity, food security, and women's empowerment. Even after the Taliban returned to power, she remained committed to the Afghan people and continues to work on practical, long-term solutions to he...

Continued conversation about postpartum psychosis which is a rare but serious mental health emergency that can occur after childbirth, causing symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and severe mood changes. Unlike postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis can involve a loss of touch with reality and requires immediate medical attention. The condition is at the center of the Lindsay C...

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental health emergency that can occur after childbirth, causing symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and severe mood changes. Unlike postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis can involve a loss of touch with reality and requires immediate medical attention. The condition is at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial, which is now underway....

Dan introduced the Nightside listeners to the Democratic Socialists of America, and their desire to get rid of America's government. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.