NightSide With Dan Rea

For many, with a new year comes New Years resolutions; commitments or goals aimed at positive change for oneself. Some popular resolutions are weight loss, financial savings, etc. If you’ve set some resolutions for yourself this year, have you kept them or already broken them? Dan wanted to hear all about your New Year’s resolutions and how it's going!   See omnystudio.com/listene...

According to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS that focuses on Trump’s first year in office, a majority of Americans believe Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address the cost of living. The poll overall is not a good look for President Trump or the Republican Party. What are your thoughts on Trump's first year back in office? What grade would you currently give...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Casey Sherman, author who was involved in the reinvestigation of the Strangler murders - his aunt was believed to be the youngest and final victim. Discussing: The Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession documentary and charity screening coming up Jan. 29th, 7pm at the Chatham Orpheum...

On Wednesday evening in Minneapolis a second ICE involved shooting occurred. The Department of Homeland Security said a federal law enforcement officer shot an individual who fled a traffic stop then along with two other people began attacking the officer. With protests and tensions continuing in the streets of Minneapolis in the wake of two shootings in the last week, President Trump has threaten...

Jose Colon, one of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna back in 1983 is up for parole. Colon was 20 years old at the time of the murder and now qualifies for a parole hearing under the state’s new law that gives juveniles between the ages of 18-20 a second chance. Gov. Maura Healey wrote an opposition letter to the Parole Board this week, pushing against Colo...

Jose Colon, one of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna back in 1983 is up for parole. Colon was 20 years old at the time of the murder and now qualifies for a parole hearing under the state’s new law that gives juveniles between the ages of 18-20 a second chance. Gov. Maura Healey wrote an opposition letter to the Parole Board this week, pushing against Colo...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! All About The 100 Club of Massachusetts and how they provide benefits to the surviving families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line-of-duty in Massachusetts. Guest: Tracie Hines - first-ever director of the 100 Club of Massachusetts Cape Cod Healthcare is co...

Gov. Healey wrote a letter to the state Parole Board urging them to deny parole for the man serving a life sentence without parole for his role in the murder of Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna. A recent Supreme Court granted a retroactive parole review. Dan wanted to know what listeners thought about the parole in this case, and in the criminal system in general.  See omnystudio.com/...

According to the United Van Lines Annual National Movers Study, Massachusetts is ranked number seven on their list of the top 10 outbound states of 2025. What is causing some residents to move out of state, and is there anything we can do to turn that around? Is it just retirees moving out or are young professionals moving out? Do you, yourself, have plans to move out of state? Eily Cummings, VP o...

The supermarket chain Wegmans is making headlines for testing facial recognition cameras in some of their stores "to help identify individuals who pose a risk to our people, customers, or operations." Is this practice an invasion of privacy? Some consumers are concerned about their stored facial scan being accessed if there is a hack or breach of data… How would you feel about shopping at a...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The MSPCA launched a new campaign called Action for Pet-Inclusive Housing, which includes advocacy for two bills now under consideration by the Massachusetts Legislature. Guest: Jamie Blackburn - MSPCA-Angell’s Housing Policy Specialist The neuroscience behind philanthropy. T...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech this week on lowering housing costs, capping credit card rates, as well as discussing the Democratic Party losing in 2024 saying that the party should not back down from progressive policies as some suggest is the reason they lost the election. Dan agrees with Warren and thinks the Democratic Party should not change their priorities or policies. Warran also...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech this week on lowering housing costs, capping credit card rates, as well as discussing the Democratic Party losing in 2024 saying that the party should not back down from progressive policies as some suggest is the reason they lost the election. Dan agrees with Warren and thinks the Democratic Party should not change their priorities or policies. Warran also...

December ’41 is a historical thriller that takes place in the first weeks of the Second World War and takes the reader on a journey across the U.S. on a manhunt for a German agent who’s planning to kill FDR on the night he lights the National Christmas Tree. Boston based author William Martin joined Dan to discuss his riveting new novel! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! THE POWER OF THE PAUSE: 90 Seconds to Calm, Reset, and Reconnect. Guest: Jillian Pransky – Author & mindfulness teacher & Yoga therapist 5 Ways to Use AI for a Healthier 2026. Accessible AI tools and affordable wearables can simplify healthy habits rather than ov...

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negoti...

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negoti...

Marcel Vernon, the former CEO of the MCCA, was brought in to lead the organization with the goal of prioritizing inclusivity and equity after allegations of racial bias and discrimination publicly surfaced. Marcel resigned from his position just over a year after being on the job. The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion held a public hearing last week, which Marcel testifi...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! With the new year, comes new resolutions with people looking to lose weight…BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online. Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston Recap of the Patriots win ove...

Where is the most exotic place you’ve ever visited or the farthest place away from America that you’ve been to? What was it like? Over the holiday break, Dan had the opportunity to visit one of the most exotic places he’d ever been to. Dan shared a little about his trip and wanted to hear about the farthest place you’ve been as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In the last two weeks, a lot has happened in the world! The U.S. military raided the capital city of Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife, bringing them to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. Since then, there have been many questions over America’s acquisition of Venezuelan oil. Dan shared his thoughts on all that has transpired with Venezuela, and invited lis...

In the last two weeks, a lot has happened in the world! The U.S. military raided the capital city of Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife, bringing them to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. Since then, there have been many questions over America’s acquisition of Venezuelan oil. Dan shared his thoughts on all that has transpired with Venezuela and invited list...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 99 Ways To Die and How To Avoid Them Guest: Ashely Alker, M.D., M.Sc., is a practicing emergency medicine physician and adjunct professor at George Washington Medical School Bait-and-switch pricing has become one of the top consumer complaints tied to car buying in Massachuset...

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...