NightSide With Dan Rea

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Is An Overseas Medical Procedure Worth The Risk? Guest: Dr Brett Bolton - trichologist in Fort Lauderdale, with nearly 30 years focused exclusively on hair and scalp health Moving From Stress and Anxiety to Peace and Calm - simple mental resets for lasting transformation....

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area and welcomed a variety of topical guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan hosted a special edition program doing storm coverage during New England's massive snowstorm. Dan spoke with callers about how they are tackling the snowstorm in their area and welcomed a variety of topical guests such as meteorologists Danielle and Matt Noyes from 1 Degree Outside, Superintendent and Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police Geoffrey Noble, and Matt Carrera of Doble Engineeri...

The New England Patriots head to Denver this weekend to play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game. Dan wants to know your prediction for the outcome of the game! Who will win and by how many points? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, a massive snowstorm is expected to hit Boston and parts of New England! Meteorologists predict the storm to be a long-duration event with varying degrees of intensity for about 36 hours in the Boston area that begins Sunday and continues into Monday. The weather forecast is calling for a foot of snow up to nearly two feet in some regions! How are you preparing for this massive snowst...

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio will join us to discuss how she plans to sue Massport amid her ongoing efforts auditing the state legislature. This week DiZoglio's office released the findings of an audit into settlement agreements across 21 state agencies, finding that they entered into 263 agreements totaling roughly $6.8 million in taxpayer funds over a five-year span. She joined us to discuss her...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Patriots play the Denver Broncos this weekend. The Patriots have been plenty good during this magical season, but luck has been on their side, too. Guest: Tara Sullivan – Boston Globe sports columnist Senate wants monthly disclosure of ballot question financing. Gues...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made the State of the Commonwealth address Thursday night in Boston. One of the main focuses of her speech detailed her plan to lower utility bills for MA residents. The governor’s office released a statement saying that the governor will announce several new initiatives to lower costs, including immediately reducing electricity bills by 25 percent and gas...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made the State of the Commonwealth address Thursday night in Boston. One of the main focuses of her speech detailed her plan to lower utility bills for MA residents. The governor’s office released a statement saying that the governor will announce several new initiatives to lower costs, including immediately reducing electricity bills by 25 percent and gas...

The Massachusetts Road to Opportunity Act aims to end the Massachusetts practice of taking away driver’s licenses for reasons that have nothing to do with unsafe driving, such as unpaid parking tickets and toll fees or failure to update a mailing address. A new statewide survey of more than 1,000 Massachusetts voters conducted by Beacon Research finds staunch support for passage of the Road...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Who burned down St. Ambrose church in Dorchester? Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter 2026 Best Cars for the Money Guest: Alex Kwanten - U.S. News Autos’ Managing Editor Escape the Technology Trap, Eliminate Stress, and Reclaim Rest. H...

Wednesday President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in which he demanded “immediate negotiations” with European counterparts on the fate of Greenland. Trump told leaders he would not use military force to acquire Greenland. He went on to say that while he has “tremendous respect” for the people of Greenland and Denmark, “every NATO ally h...

Wednesday President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in which he demanded “immediate negotiations” with European counterparts on the fate of Greenland. Trump told leaders he would not use military force to acquire Greenland. He went on to say that while he has “tremendous respect” for the people of Greenland and Denmark, “every NATO ally h...

Wednesday President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in which he demanded “immediate negotiations” with European counterparts on the fate of Greenland. Trump told leaders he would not use military force to acquire Greenland. He went on to say that while he has “tremendous respect” for the people of Greenland and Denmark, “every NATO ally h...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) – with a look at what has changed under HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. Guest: Dan Glickman - was The Secretary of Agriculture under Bill Clinton, a Congressman (KS-04) in Kansas for 18 years, and the President of the Motion Pi...

President Trump continues to ramp up his pressure campaign to acquire Greenland, the Arctic island and semi-autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, citing U.S. national security needs. Top U.S. allies have rejected the president’s statements on acquiring Greenland and are preparing retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. acts… What's at stake and what's the likelihood of Trump actually tak...

President Trump continues to ramp up his pressure campaign to acquire Greenland, the Arctic island and semi-autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, citing U.S. national security needs. Top U.S. allies have rejected the president’s statements on acquiring Greenland and are preparing retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. acts… What's at stake and what's the likelihood of Trump actually tak...

As of the end of 2025, the Massachusetts Parole Board had approved the release of 39 murder convicts, while denying parole to 12 inmates. This year so far in 2026, the Parole Board has released 5 more murder convicts, denying just 3. This comes in the wake of the state Supreme Judicial Court ruling in 2024 that ruled that emerging adults aged 18 to 20 at the time of the offense cannot be sentenced...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Where AI is headed in 2026 & how parents and educators can better protect kids online this year. Guest: Angela Nakalembe (pronounced Neck-Ah-LAM-BAY)– chemical engineer by trade – now  works for YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager fo...

Protestors in Minnesota entered a church to draw attention to their cause. Dan thinks this is a step too far. What do you think?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Dr. Jeffrey Gold is one of approximately 156 clinicians in Massachusetts who operate a “direct care” practice. Dr. Gold does not accept insurance, and his patients pay a set monthly fee to cover check-ups, sick visits, telehealth, and in-office procedures. Things like lab work and imaging are arranged through outside sources at reasonable contracted prices. Dr. Gold joined Dan to...

Transportation funding in Massachusetts continues to be a tough conversation among state leaders and lawmakers. The MBTA has a projected fiscal shortfall of nearly $900 million by fiscal year 2029 due to expenses rising faster than revenue. Governor Maura Healey proposed using proceeds from the state’s new millionaires' tax ($687 million) to fund the T, but by the time the FY2026 state budge...

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! It’s MLK Day! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and leader of the American Civil Rights Movement who fought against segregation and racial injustice. He earned his PhD in systematic theology from BU‘s School of Theology in 1955 and donated his papers to the University &ndas...

For the last broadcast hour of the week, Dan wanted to hear your predictions for the outcome of the Patriots-Texan’s playoff game! Who will win and by how much?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.