NightSide With Dan Rea

Four lads from Liverpool changed music forever when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr exploded onto the world stage in the 1960s! Tonight, Bradley chats with Boston’s leading Beatles historian, ChaChi Loprete. Also joining is Boston Photographer Roger Farrington, who will talk about his new book featuring pictures of John and Yoko, and Rich Hershenson, who talked...

It's the October 2nd edition of What Grinds your gears?!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new ad campaign criticizing Boston Public Schools was briefly displayed on MBTA trains before the T pulled the ads, saying they violated its advertising guidelines. The ads, paid for by the education advocacy group Next Chapter Boston, highlighted state test data showing most Boston third graders performing below grade level in math and reading. The group says the campaign is meant to draw atten...

A Newton woman is fighting to keep Clover, her 28.5-inch-tall miniature horse, at her home after the city denied her permit. Judy Hinchey says she spent nearly $100,000 building a shelter and fencing for Clover, who she hopes to train as a therapy animal, but neighbors have complained about the smell and the city says her property doesn’t meet manure-storage rules. Now, Hinchey is considerin...

The Massachusetts House has unanimously passed legislation aimed at giving residents greater control over their personal information and strengthening protections against the misuse of sensitive data. The bill would allow consumers to access, correct, and delete certain personal information, limit targeted advertising to minors, and ban the sale of precise location data. Passed by a 146-0 vote, th...

Red Sox fans are expressing frustration after last night’s loss to the Yankees ended Boston’s season in a sweep. After a season that had fans excited about what this team could do, the postseason ended much sooner and much more painfully than anyone wanted. Now fans are left wondering what went wrong and what the Sox need to do this offseason to come back stronger next year. Dan Shaugh...

Today marks the start of year twenty for “NightSide!” Where did the time go? We’ve shared the big stories, the wild stories, the laughs, the debates, and plenty of moments you probably never expected to hear on the air. As we kick off year 20, Dan will reminisce about the past nineteen years and wants to hear what’s kept you listening all these years! Call in with your favo...

Christa Gail Pike’s scheduled execution in Tennessee was briefly halted Wednesday morning when a federal appeals court issued a stay, but the U.S. Supreme Court later lifted it, allowing the execution to move forward. Hours later, the lethal injection was stopped after Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital and remained alive, prompting her attorneys to seek emergency relief as Pike was ta...

Christa Gail Pike’s scheduled execution in Tennessee was briefly halted Wednesday morning when a federal appeals court issued a stay, but the U.S. Supreme Court later lifted it, allowing the execution to move forward. Hours later, the lethal injection was stopped after Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital and remained alive, prompting her attorneys to seek emergency relief as Pike was ta...

Continued conversation about a new report from MA Attorney General Campbell’s office finds that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses over several decades. The investigation also found cases where church leaders failed to act on allegations, moved accused priests to other parishes without disclosing the reasons,...

A new report from MA Attorney General Campbell’s office finds that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses over several decades. The investigation also found cases where church leaders failed to act on allegations, moved accused priests to other parishes without disclosing the reasons, and did not consistently rep...

Leaders from all six New England states gathered in Lowell today to talk about whether nuclear power could help meet the region’s growing demand for electricity. The one-day summit focused on newer, advanced nuclear technology, with discussions about safety, waste, and how these smaller reactors could fit into the region’s energy future. The meeting comes as Gov. Maura Healey pushes to...

A “Yes” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 would allow employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the state agency that provides legal representation to people who cannot afford an attorney, to form a union and negotiate with the state over things like pay and working conditions.  Dan spoke with Tom McKeever, President of SEIU Local 888, who will explain what a &...

Continued conversation about how earlier this month, Republicans held a fundraiser at Montano's Restaurant in Truro on Cape Cod. Ed Medeiros, the owner of Montano's, claims that he and his business have been harassed on social media by people who are upset that he allowed the GOP event at his restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, Republicans held a fundraiser at Montano's Restaurant in Truro on Cape Cod. Ed Medeiros, the owner of Montano's, claims that he and his business have been harassed on social media by people who are upset that he allowed the GOP event at his restaurant. Ed Medeiros joined Dan to talk about the ugly comments that he now faces from anonymous critics intent on harming his business....

We broke down the “No” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question 9, which would repeal the state’s 2024 gun law and roll back the changes it made to Massachusetts firearms regulations. For gun owners, that could mean changes to requirements involving licensing, ghost guns, assault-style weapons, machine guns and where firearms can be carried. For a deeper dive into what a “No&r...

What would a “No” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question 4 mean for voters? A “No” vote would keep the current voter registration rules right where they are, meaning no Election Day registration or updating your address at the polls. Dan took a closer look at what’s at stake in the debate over Election Day registration with Amy Carnevale, Chair of the Massachusetts Rep...

Continued discussion about how the Massachusetts Parole Board released three more killers convicted of second degree murder. One double murderer, who killed an elderly couple in 1992, and two men convicted of separate crimes, one as recently as 2008, and a murder resulting from a drug deal in 2006. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Parole Board released three more killers convicted of second degree murder. One double murderer, who killed an elderly couple in 1992, and two men convicted of separate crimes, one as recently as 2008, and a murder resulting from a drug deal in 2006. Dan discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about MA Ballot Question #5 with Jim Stergios, Executive Director of the Pioneer Institute, who explained his reasons why Massachusetts voters should support Question 5. He argues that all Massachusetts State Tax Revenue, including the recently adopted “Millionaires Tax”, should be used to calculate whether taxpayers are due a tax credit in any given tax year. Th...

Essentially, that is Question 5 on the Ballot for Massachusetts Voters this November. Lew Finfer of Raise Up Massachusetts opposes Question 5 on the Massachusetts Ballot. Under existing law, Massachusetts has a limit on state tax revenue growth, and if collections exceed that limit, the excess is returned to taxpayers through a tax refund. But additional taxes collected under the so-called “...

Huddle around the radio and listen in as Dan ended the week with a topic that challenges your recollections and interests! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may not be in the Eye of our September Nor’Easter, but this storm will be ramping up! We spoke with Boston Globe Lead Meteorologist Ken Mahan about the weather for the weekend. Ken also answered listener’s calls. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“NightSide” hosted a look at both sides of Massachusetts Ballot Question 7. The question asks whether to make it easier to build certain single-family homes in residential areas, including on lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage and access to public water and sewer. A “Yes” vote would allow those homes to be built under the new rules, while a “N...

“NightSide” hosted a look at both sides of Massachusetts Ballot Question 7. The question asks whether to make it easier to build certain single-family homes in residential areas, including on lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage and access to public water and sewer. A “Yes” vote would allow those homes to be built under the new rules, while a “N...