Nightside With Dan Rea

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Synopsis

NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls North Americas Virtual Back Porch. Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But dont think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional.

Episodes

  • Is It Too Good to Be True?

    16/04/2025 Duration: 37min

    Over the last couple of years, the U.S. Postal Service has been warning the public about an increase in counterfeit stamps being sold online. While in this digital age you might think that emails and texts have primarily replaced snail mail, many citizens still send greeting cards, especially during holidays and for special occasions. Roughly over one billion Christmas cards are sent each year. With that being said, scammers have gotten very crafty printing and selling counterfeit stamps online for heavily discounted prices. Danielle Schrage with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service joined us to discuss the concerns over counterfeit stamps.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • NightSide News Update 4/15/25

    16/04/2025 Duration: 37min

    We kicked off the program with three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Plummer Youth Promise Organization – How they help and advance the outcome for youth at risk of entering state care. Nicole McLaughlin - Executive Director at Plummer Youth Promise stopped by.Melissa Paul - Vice President, Development & Chief Development Officer at Mass Eye & Ear discussed Team Eye and Ear – The Boston Marathon Team and Program.Traffic Fatalities Down Nationwide, but Local Trends are Cause for Concern…increase in traffic fatalities in Massachusetts. Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast checked in with Dan.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Upsurge in Violence Part 2

    15/04/2025 Duration: 42min

    Over the weekend, there was an upsurge in violent incidents. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was set ablaze after an individual broke into Gov. Shapiro’s residence. The man accused of arson, and now charged with terrorism, arson, and attempted murder, admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Shapiro and conducted this attack on the first night of Passover. In addition, a Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. The teen is linked to "The Order of Nine Angles,” an extreme, racially motivated neo-Nazi group. What’s happening in our country? These incidents happen amid the ongoing vandalistic attacks against Tesla across the U.S.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Upsurge in Violence Part 1

    15/04/2025 Duration: 40min

    Over the weekend, there was an upsurge in violent incidents. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was set ablaze after an individual broke into Gov. Shapiro’s residence. The man accused of arson, and now charged with terrorism, arson, and attempted murder, admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Shapiro and conducted this attack on the first night of Passover. In addition, a Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. The teen is linked to "The Order of Nine Angles,” an extreme, racially motivated neo-Nazi group. What’s happening in our country? These incidents happen amid the ongoing vandalistic attacks against Tesla across the U.S.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Rats!

    15/04/2025 Duration: 36min

    It’s Springtime in New England and with that comes warmer weather, floral blossoms, and…rats? While rats do not hibernate during Winter months, they do become more active during the Spring months. As temperatures rise, they leave behind the sheltered spots they occupied during the colder months, seeking out new environments that offer better resources. Within the last year Boston launched a new rodent action plan to combat the growing rodent population in the city. How has that plan been going and are you doing anything to ward off rodents in your neighborhood? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • NightSide News Update 4/14/25

    15/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!John Spooner – Financial Advisor & Author of "Wake Up: A Lifetime of Lessons From Smart Women" joined Dan.Boston Marathon Prep – How runners prepare for challenges of running a marathon such as training, weather, and injury prevention. With Dr. Adam Tenforde - sports medicine physician at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of running-related injuries.Also checking in with Dan was Bill Pennington – Founder of Run For The Troops – Cornhole for a Cause Upcoming Event – Sunday, June 8th!Nikki Stewart - Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, which operates Old North Church Historic Site told us April 18, 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous “two if by sea” lantern signal in Old North Church’s steeple & Paul Revere’s Ride.Two powerful public events that bring Re

  • 20th Hour - Brushes With Celebrities!

    12/04/2025 Duration: 41min

    It’s a NightSide favorite 20th Hour topic…brushes with celebrities! Dan asked listeners where you unexpectedly ran into a celebrity out in the “wild”!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Time to Remodel!

    12/04/2025 Duration: 38min

    Do you dream of remodeling your home? Do you have a home remodel project you are already working on and in need of some advice? Mark Philben, Boston Globe's "Ask the Remodeler" columnist and a longtime Project Development Manager at Cambridge-based Charlie Allen Renovations joined us to answer listener's remodel questions!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • “Justice Under God.”

    12/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    Christopher Muse, a retired MA Superior Court judge shares the tale of Bobby Joe Leaster, a man wrongfully convicted for a murder he did not commit, who spent nearly 16 years in a MA state prison before the father son legal team of Christopher Muse and Robert Muse won his freedom. Chris joined us to share this inspiring tale firsthand having fought to win Leaster's freedom. This is a case that thwarted the reinstitution of capital punishment in Massachusetts during the 1990s, and unlocked compensation opportunities for people who were unjustly incarcerated.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • NightSide News Update 4/11/25

    12/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Dr. Marschall Runge - executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine discussed how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare.MONSTER JAM® returns to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 12th! Dan spoke with driver Colt Stephens.Lowell, MA’s multi-day celebration of music and art, The Town and The City Festival - APRIL 24-26 in Downtown Lowell. Chris Porter - Festival founder checked in with Dan.Skipping meals may increase risk of heart attack… Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth, Texas joined Dan Rea.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • The Stock Market’s Rollercoaster Ride - Part 2

    11/04/2025 Duration: 40min

    Stocks are on quite the rollercoaster ride. Stocks have swung wildly every day this week amid uncertainty about President Trump’s tariff plans and their economic fallout. On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs except for China. We discussed the latest in the world of the U.S. economy and finance and how the market continues to shake out.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • The Stock Market’s Rollercoaster Ride - Part 1

    11/04/2025 Duration: 41min

    Stocks are on quite the rollercoaster ride. Stocks have swung wildly every day this week amid uncertainty about President Trump’s tariff plans and their economic fallout. On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs except for China. We were joined by Tatsu Ikeda, an information tech consultant and engineer who has developed an expertise in the U.S. and global economy. Tatsu discussed the latest in the world of the U.S. economy and finance and how the market continues to shake out.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • What Would You Do?

    11/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    An MBTA commuter rail train collided with a tractor trailer in Canton, MA. Luckily, the truck driver is okay. It appears the truck got stuck behind the railroad crossing gate on one side of the road and on the track. Instead of driving through the other gate on the opposite side of the tracks, the driver decided to vacate the vehicle, abandoning it on the tracks. What would you do in this situation if your vehicle were stuck between barriers on a railroad track? Would you do the same thing as the driver and abandon the vehicle, drive through the opposing gate or something else?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • NightSide News Update 4/10/25

    11/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Stepping Strong Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Established after the Boston Marathon Bombing. What they do and how they help people. The Program Director Cheryl Lang joined Dan.Hot Stove Cool Music Celebrates 25 Years with a Star-Studded Concert in Boston Featuring Former Red Sox Players and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers!  Allyce Najimy – CEO and Executive Director of the Foundation To Be Named Later checked in.Take A Child to Work Day and Beyond! Why the day is important for kids and what they can learn. Take a Child to Work Day is Thursday, April 24, 2025! Ed Grocholski - Chief Marketing Officer of Junior Achievement USA stopped by.The Great Detachment’: 79% of employees disengaged at work! Dennis S. Holland - Expert on Employee Engagement explained.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Riding the Tariff Wave Part 2

    10/04/2025 Duration: 40min

    Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Riding the Tariff Wave Part 1

    10/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    Everyone is keeping a close eye on President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump raised the rate on China to 125% and paused steep reciprocal tariffs on all non-retaliating countries. The turbulence on Wall Street has certainly raised concerns for many. Jared Dillian, author and writer for his newsletter The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals joined Dan.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • A Renewed Call for Ethics

    10/04/2025 Duration: 38min

    Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is once again pushing for ethics reform after City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's recent plea deal and resignation agreement. “Elected officials placed in positions of public trust should demonstrate the highest standards of positive leadership,” Flynn has outlined in the past. Councilor Flynn joined Dan to discuss.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • NightSide News Update 4/9/25

    10/04/2025 Duration: 39min

    We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know if You’re Buying a Car with John Vincent - Senior Editor and Correspondent / Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report.Boston’s first and only pod hotel! What’s a pod hotel? Adelaide Parker – Boston Globe Correspondent – has experienced pod hotels in Japan as well.Preparations For Salem's 400th Anniversary are Underway Ahead of 2026! Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo checked in. Why it's getting more expensive to use your credit cards? Doug Kantor, General Counsel for NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) explains.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Economic Matters

    09/04/2025 Duration: 41min

    This hour, Dan asks if you have faith in the tariffs and the Stock Market. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

  • Protecting Your Digital Data

    09/04/2025 Duration: 38min

    After the announcement of 23 & Me’s file for bankruptcy, many customers are worried about their personal data and genetic information being sold to other companies. While the company insists customers’ info is protected, experts are telling 23 & Me customers to download and delete their data. What are some of the risks you take sending your DNA to private companies? Do you feel comfortable doing so and why? Jason Kelley, an Activism Director at The Electronic Frontier Foundation joins us tonight to discuss how you can protect your data from being stolen or used for nefarious purposes.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

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