NightSide With Dan Rea

Economic strategist Dan Varroney checked in to talk about projections for the U.S. economy in 2026. Will the economy grow? Will the job market remain stable? What are the federal deficit projections? In general, how will this year's economic projections impact your wallet?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dove into a discussion about transparency in Boston and ask the question, do the Boston City Council and the public deserve to know the details of Boston's ignored ICE detainer requests and whether some of those requests contain criminal charges? The Council voted down Councilor Ed Flynn’s request for the mayor to release information on the detainer requests ignored by the city’s po...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 8:05PM: According to new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Social Security funds will dry up a year earlier than expected, in 2032.* What happens when Social Security funds "dry up"? Guest:  Chris Carosa MBA - Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor 8:15PM:...

What are your thoughts on President’s Trump’s historically long State of the Union address Tuesday night? If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ll catch you up on NightSide! Listen to this hour of the podcast where we reviewed the President’s speech and the key takeaway moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like work has hijacked your life? Many people in our modern working society, especially with the prevalence of remote work, struggle with a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Guy Winch, a clinical psychologist, discussed the dark side of when work intrudes on our lives and unconsciously takes over our thoughts, our priorities, and even our coping mechanisms. How can we prioritize our mind...

Communities down the Cape and throughout the South Shore are still cleaning up and trying to recover from Monday’s monster Nor’easter! The historic blizzard that dumped more than 3 feet of snow in some areas caused multiday school closures, roadway hazards, and widespread power outages. Residents in Barnstable County and Plymouth County were hit the hardest with over 95k residents with...

During our continued news hour coverage on NightSide, discussed the latest news coming out of Red Sox Spring training in Florida! 8:05PM: Voices of Hope Upcoming event - Bruins Alumni vs Chelmsford/Westford Police Hockey Game to Fight Cancer on March 7th from 6pm to 10pm at the Warrior Ice Arena Guest:  Greg Chastain - founder and President of Voices of Hope - a registered, not-for-profi...

After the President wrapped up his speech and we heard the Democratic response to his speech, Dan discussed the key takeaways from the President’s speech. We wanted to hear your thoughts on the President’s speech. Were you satisfied with what was addressed? Why or why not? If you had to grade Trump’s speech for overall performance, what grade would you give him? See omnystudio.co...

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Leading up to WBZ NewsRadio’s live coverage of the address, Dan discussed what he anticipated will be brought up in the President’s address and wanted to know what YOU would like to hear from the President. What topic of interest is most important to you and that you’d like the President to shed some...

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Dan asked callers how the...

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Dan asked callers how the...

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. 9:05 - Ryan Coholan Chief...

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Here on NightSide, we wer...

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Another weekend, another winter storm this weekend. With more snow on the way, Dan asked if you are done with all the snow? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball historian and author Robert Fitts joined us to talk about how baseball is the national pastime of both the United States and Japan but the two countries approach and play the game differently both on the field and away from it. Robert pitched baseball with Dan and helped fans gain a greater understanding and appreciation for Nippon Professional Baseball (Japanese baseball)! See omnystudio...

The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a large chunk of President Trump's trade policy on global tariffs in a majority vote 6-3. How does this decision affect the economy? The stock market? Dr. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, checked in to discuss this topic further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 8:05PM: Is ‘brain rot’ real? How too much time online can affect your mind. Guest:  Maggie Penman – WaPo Reporter   8:15PM: Keller @ Large LIVE with the House Speaker and the Senate President - at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston’s Downtown Cro...

The controversial “Save America Act” that addresses voter ID in the U.S. has been making its way through Congress. The Act passed the House and now sits with the Senate to vote on. The heavily backed Republican bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voting. Where do you come down on voter ID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The controversial “Save America Act” that addresses voter ID in the U.S. has been making its way through Congress. The Act passed the House and now sits with the Senate to vote on. The heavily backed Republican bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voting. Where do you come down on voter ID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The controversial “Save America Act” that addresses voter ID in the U.S. has been making its way through Congress. The Act passed the House and now sits with the Senate to vote on. The heavily backed Republican bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voting. Where do you come down on voter ID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 8:05PM: The Cold Case of Kendric Price, a life lost too soon Guest:  Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter   8:15 PM: Why the act of doing something kind aligns so well with positive habit formation – and how to create a ripple effect across fa...

When traveling by airplane, have you ever wondered by airlines tend to board passengers starting from the front rows back? Why not load passengers starting with the furthest rows in the back of the plane moving forward, so you're not bumping into people in the front rows as you go by? Dan shared a recent travel experience he had and discussed how there must be a better way to board airlines! See o...