NightSide With Dan Rea

Dan takes a look back on something President Obama said when he was running in 2008 that he finds interesting.  And later, what are you doing to plan for the storm this weekend?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is America moving toward socialism, and what could that mean for our individual freedoms? In his book Wake Up America!: The Rise of Socialism Is the Death of Freedom , former Congressman Ken Buck takes a closer look at socialism, government power, and the values he believes are at the heart of American freedom. Buck joined Dan to discuss where he believes our country is headed. See omnystudio.com/...

President Trump and China President Xi Jinping dined at the White House recently. Professor Greg Stoller of the Boston University Questrom School of Business previewed the issues that were on the table for discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would Mike Walsh do if he became Massachusetts attorney general? Walsh says he wants to make the office more independent, focus on fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer money, and push back against state policies he believes infringe on local control. Dan talked with Walsh about his campaign, his priorities, and what he would bring to the attorney general’s office. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Cursive writing is slowly disappearing from classrooms as more schools focus on typing, technology, and digital communication. Many students can read printed handwriting but struggle to read or write traditional cursive. Some states are bringing cursive lessons back into schools, while others are clearly moving away from it. Do you think cursive writing is still an important skill for kids to lear...

Massachusetts students are still struggling to get back to where they were before the pandemic, with the latest MCAS results showing declines in English language arts and continued gaps in math. Only 40% of students in grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded expectations in English, down two points from last year, while just 45% of 10th graders met the standard. Dan took a closer look at what the lates...

Continued conversation about how gas prices are climbing in Massachusetts, and Gov. Maura Healey is proposing a two-month suspension of the state’s 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax to give drivers some relief. Healey says the move could provide about $120 million in savings, but House Speaker Ron Mariano has raised concerns about losing money used for roads and bridges. The plan still needs approv...

Gas prices are climbing in Massachusetts, and Gov. Maura Healey is proposing a two-month suspension of the state’s 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax to give drivers some relief. Healey says the move could provide about $120 million in savings, but House Speaker Ron Mariano has raised concerns about losing money used for roads and bridges. The plan still needs approval from the Legislature, so Dan t...

Continued conversation about how President Trump spoke at the United Nations, defending his foreign-policy record and arguing that American strength is helping confront some of the world’s biggest conflicts. He focused heavily on the war with Iran, warning that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached. Trump also criticized the U.N. and other inter...

President Trump spoke at the United Nations, defending his foreign-policy record and arguing that American strength is helping confront some of the world’s biggest conflicts. He focused heavily on the war with Iran, warning that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached. Trump also criticized the U.N. and other international institutions while discu...

China’s Communist government is facing growing criticism over how it treats people of faith, with Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and Falun Gong practitioners among those whom critics say face persecution and government repression. There are also growing concerns about China’s use of advanced surveillance technology to monitor and control people, as well as the export of that technology...

A new state audit highlights problems at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, finding long call center waits, delayed benefit payments, and complaints that weren’t properly tracked. More than half of callers spent over 30 minutes on hold, while nearly a quarter waited more than an hour during the period examined by the audit. The DUA says it has made significant improveme...

Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House is creating a new showdown with the news media, as the three outlets have sued the administration over the move. In response, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News have declined to provide a replacement camera crew for Trump’s designated pool events, including his trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The fi...

Continued conversation about how after years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy.  See omnystudio...

Continued conversation about how after years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy.  See omnystudio...

After years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy. Dan took a closer look at this emotional interview an...

Dan tossed around some ideas for the final hour of this week and kept it light and fun to kick start the weekend. Dan asked which professional sports team will win their championship first this year?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he calls “fake news.” Trump said the ban was effective immediately and warned that other media organizations could face the same treatment. Dan took a closer look at the latest escalation between the Trump administration and the media, and what it could m...

Continued conversation about how the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has spoken out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror said he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account...

The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial spoke out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror said he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account contradicts other jurors’ claim...

We continued to invite listeners to call in to be the Voice of Logan an also opened the lines up for general discussion!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit with President Trump is expected to include discussions about the war with Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has pressured China over its financial ties to Tehran and purchases of Iranian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Iran will be an important issue at the summit. China says it supports peace in the reg...

President Donald Trump is expected to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews when he arrives in Washington next week for a three-day visit. The gesture comes ahead of a summit where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, and other tensions between the U.S. and China. Dan talked with Prof. Greg Stoller, senior lecturer in strategy and inno...

Boston’s Logan Airport is looking for a new voice, and the winner could be you! The airport is holding a contest to find someone with an authentic Boston accent to record its public announcements, bringing a little local flavor to travelers arriving and departing the city. John Raftery, Chief Marketing Officer of Massport, shared the details of the contest, and Dan wanted to see if you have...

Continued conversation about how backlash is growing over Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates following his pro-Palestinian comments at a recent concert. Sheeran says the decision was made by tour promoters and venues, not by him, but the controversy continues as other opening acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore. Celebrities and politicians ha...