NightSide With Dan Rea

November 4th is Election Day in America. We’ll have our eye on some of the local races in Boston such as the Boston City Council race but some of the big races people are watching out for are the New York City mayor’s race, the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as Prop 50 in California. We covered all the big races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 4th is Election Day in America. We’ll have our eye on some of the local races in Boston such as the Boston City Council race but some of the big races people are watching out for are the New York City mayor’s race, the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as Prop 50 in California. We covered all the big races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Daylight Savings Time has ended, we’re experiencing less daylight and for many, that change brings about sadness or depressive episodes as a result. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, millions of adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (sometimes referred to as seasonal depression) in the United States. Do you think less daylight affects your mood? How so? Do you...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Ride the 2026 Pan Mass Challenge Winter Cycle! It will take place on January 31, 2026, at Fenway Park! Guest: Katie Iwanowicz - Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for the Pan-Mass Challenge CAN I SAY THAT? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. Guest: Dr. Chloe...

One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a ma...

Sunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America’s relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump’s 60 Minutes Interview Sunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America’s relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a ma...

The Last Gasp for Boston’s Combat Zone? Part 1 One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club...

The Last Gasp for Boston’s Combat Zone? Part 2 One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! How to spot November’s super moon, the closest of the year! Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. Where to find the best food under $20 in Somerville… Guest: Katelyn Umholtz - Food and Restaurant Reporter for the Boston Globe/Magazine A...

How to spot November’s supermoon, the closest of the year! Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President  Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. Where to find the best food under $20 in Somerville… Guest: Katelyn Umholtz - Food and Restaurant Reporter for the Boston Globe/Magazine AAA Study: Drivers’ Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers- New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunders...

Tonight, Dan will throw out a Halloween themed question in the spirit of the holiday! Stay tuned for something spooktacular to comment on! Join in the fun and end your week on an up note! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a pickleball player, you actually want to avoid being “pickled,” because that means your team has been completely shut out! Tonight, we’re talking all things pickleball! Join us as the owner of the Boston Dragons pickleball team, Michael Tow, talks about his new senior players group in the U.S. Legends Pickleball League, featuring players aged 50+ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

42 million Americans rely on USDA SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to buy food, and amidst the current government shutdown, those benefits are at risk. A federal judge ruled today that the Trump Administration must tap into its emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits set to halt on November 4th. The USDA has until Monday to decide how it will distri...

8:05PM:   It’s time to “Fall Back” – turning the clocks back 1 hour this Sunday. How does the change affect your sleep/circadian rhythm? Guest:  Dr. Adrian Velasquez, Director of Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medicine   8:15PM:   This group of ladies take garbage VERY seriously!  So seriously, they’re out in Cape Cod, swimming the freshwater ponds, collecting trash. "The dives are like treasure hunts fo...

What’s the line between giving your growing children the independence they crave and need and what Massachusetts considers “child neglect”? Assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law Andrew Haile says MA’s murky laws are hindering parents from providing children with vital learning experiences. We also discussed a multitude of different topics as well.    See omnystudio....

What’s the line between giving your growing children the independence they crave and need and what Massachusetts considers “child neglect”? Assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law Andrew Haile says MA’s murky laws are hindering parents from providing children with vital learning experiences. Andrew joined us this evening to discuss his own story as a parent to growing...

Across Massachusetts 40 hybrid traffic lights, or “pedestrian hybrid beacons” have been installed to help people safety crossroads. The lights aim to balance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow; however, many residents are still a bit confused about how the lights work. According to researchers at UMass Amherst 24% of drivers ran solid red lights during the "walk" phase and 65% drove throug...

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about lithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why. New Rules Will Make Robocalls Impossible to Stop. Proposed FCC rule would eliminate the right to tell robocallers to stop calling. Guest:   Patrick...

We continued our conversation on wild animals you've seen in your yard and or property and discussed President Trump's recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where they talked trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Producer Lightning (Marita) had an unexpected guest pop by her house…a black bear! The fairly large sized bear was seen roaming around her suburban neighborhood in Southern NH. What's the wildest thing you've seen in your yard, on your property, or came across unexpectedly? This evening Lightning joined us on NightSide to share her story and take your calls! See omnystudio.com/listener f...

A group of Medford residents are challenging the Medford City Council over proposed zoning changes in the city. Some of those residents are now running to serve on the Medford City Council because they fear the proposed zoning changes would impact the character of Medford. We invited community members to join the conversation tonight. 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! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the impact that Hurricane Melissa made in Jamaica and the Caribbean as it makes landfall in Cuba. Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights. Guest: MA state Rep....

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely o...