Nightside With Dan Rea

NightSide’s last hour of the week, is where we tend to choose a light and conversational topic. This week a favorite returns, Brushes with Celebrity. Did you bump in to a famous person "out in the wild?" Were they a good person, or downright mean? 

President Trump headed to Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russian President Putin, with hopes of finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. The White House has called this meeting a "listening exercise," and Trump has said he plans to assess whether any type of peace deal can be made. We discussed this breaking news summit between Trump and Putin.

President Trump headed to Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russian President Putin, with hopes of finding a way to end the war in Ukraine. The White House has called this meeting a "listening exercise," and Trump has said he plans to assess whether any type of peace deal can be made. We discussed this breaking news summit between Trump and Putin.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!How to prepare teens to become more financially independent adults. The financial pressures young adults face that are unlike any other generation…importance of resisting the temptation to bail them out for small financial mistakes. Guest: Charles Hoff - Financial Literacy Counselor at DFCU Financial.Awareness about congenial heart disease & the upcoming Boston Walk for 1 in 100 – named for the 1 in 100 children and adults impacted by congenital heart disease. Guest: Mary Beth Klein, MD Psychiatry.Vehicle theft prevention tips. Approximately one vehicle is still stolen every 37 seconds in the U.S. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Guest: Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson.Bacteria that can cause rare "flesh-eating" disease infects swimmer at Cape Cod beachGuest: Dr. Zoe Weiss - Infectious Disease Physician and Director of Clinical Microbiology at Tufts M

President Trump and his team are gearing up for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday in Alaska, to discuss putting an end to the war in Ukraine. While Trump is confident in a successful meeting with Putin that will set the stage for a second meeting roping in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, he says there is a 25% chance the meeting will not go successfully.

President Trump and his team are gearing up for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday in Alaska, to discuss putting an end to the war in Ukraine. While Trump is confident in a successful meeting with Putin that will set the stage for a second meeting roping in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, he says there is a 25% chance the meeting will not go successfully. Futurist Kevin Cirilli joined us to discuss!

Massachusetts Senator Nick Collins is supporting legislation, An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, a bill aimed at curbing the rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. We heard callers’ thoughts about traffic safety in Boston on Wednesday evening, now we continued the conversation with Senator Collins!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Investigators explore new lead in 1977 disappearance. Disappearance of Simone Ridinger and Judith Bleiler: Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter   Saturday, September 13, the Military Friends Foundation will host its 12th Annual Massachusetts Run for the Fallen (5K) at Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham Guest: Brigadier Gen. Tom Sellers   The one thing on their mind is putting weight on.’ Black bear seen roaming neighborhood in Townsend. Guest: Mary Beth Parise – Townsend Resident   Braintree Little League Teams Heads to the World Series Playoffs & started opening game today against South Carolina! Guest: Steve Pratt - Vice President - Braintree American Little League

One aspect of life that is inevitable is that eventually, we all die. With nearly 170,000 deaths occurring worldwide daily, urban cemeteries across the globe are approaching full capacity. Arlington National Cemetery in Viginia is nearly full and with current burial rates, Arlington will be completely full in about 25 years. The funeral industry is facing growing pressure to adopt scalable, sustainable alternatives that reflect both environmental and cultural shifts. What happens when we do run out of space? What do you do when you have more people dying than there is space to put them?

In Boston, there is a rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. Mayor Wu has cited safety concerns regarding food delivery app drivers in the city and filed an ordinance this year to increase accountability. In addition, a bill has been filed, S.2347 An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, aimed at curbing these incidents. The legislation would increase fines for traffic violations and require insurance for commercial use.

In Boston, there is a rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. Mayor Wu has cited safety concerns regarding food delivery app drivers in the city and filed an ordinance this year to increase accountability. In addition, a bill has been filed, S.2347 An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, aimed at curbing these incidents. The legislation would increase fines for traffic violations and require insurance for commercial use.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Malden Nonprofit Offers Beach Equipment For Those With Disabilities – How one local nonprofit’s mission is to help those with disabilities live a fulfilling life.Guest: Rachel Kaprielian – CEO of Triangle, Inc. The race to find a cure for ALS. Activist talks about activism for the genetic ALS and FTD communities, advocates for research funding and healthcare advancements for genetic carriers and people living with ALS. -Also wrote a book: Last Nerve: A Memoir of Illness and the Endurance of Family.Guest: Mindy Uhrlaub - ALS activist and author - founding member of End the Legacy, a nonprofit organization that works to support the genetic ALS and FTD The Matt Brown Foundation Team Running in the 2025 Falmouth Road Race!Guest: Matt Brown – of the Matt Brown Foundation LPGA coming to TPC in Norton! Tournament will bring the world’s top LPGA golfers to the region over Labor Day weekend. With a $4.1

A recently discovered interstellar object being likened to a comet by some scientists is on an “extremely unusual course” that will take it close to three different planets: Venus, Mars and Jupiter, says Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Loeb believes the unidentified object is an alien craft saying, “The chance of a natural space rock randomly flying along that path is less than 0.005%.” Do you believe in alien life form? Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence says she believes aliens could “possibly be real”.

A recently discovered interstellar object being likened to a comet by some scientists is on an “extremely unusual course” that will take it close to three different planets: Venus, Mars and Jupiter, says Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Loeb believes the unidentified object is an alien craft saying, “The chance of a natural space rock randomly flying along that path is less than 0.005%.” Do you believe in alien life form? Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence says she believes aliens could “possibly be real”.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is currently facing two challenging local issues. The first being, in no particular order, the ongoing Republic Services trash collectors’ strike that is now heading towards its seventh week. Healey sent a letter to the leadership at Republic Services calling them out for not answering or returning her calls and went on to say, “Your company’s failure to resolve or even meaningfully address this prolonged strike is unacceptable”. The second pressing matter is the indictment of Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins. Some lawmakers are pushing Healey to remove him from his position but she has yet to make a move, saying these are “serious” allegations in which she wants to know more. We discussed these pressing local issues.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Market Basket board’s lawyer sends warning to Arthur T. Demoulas’s side over ‘public vitriol’. The latest on the Market Basket drama.Guest: Jon Chesto – Boston Globe Business ReporterWebster Deputy Chief of Police Gordon Wentworth tells us the tale of Goose the water monitor lizard who gained widespread fame!Guest: Gordon Wentworth – Webster Deputy Chief of Police   Astronomer Says Unidentified Space Object Could Be Alien Spacecraft!Guest: Prof. Avi Loab - Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science Director of the Institute for Theory & Computation at Harvard University MA woman attacked by bat when it flew into her open mouth while stargazing in Arizona! GoFundMe created for her medical expenses.Guest: Erica Kahn – Victim of bat attack

President Trump held a press conference announcing what he calls, “liberation day in DC” where he announced his plan to crackdown on violent crime in the nation’s capital. Despite preliminary year-to-date crime comparisons from Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department that show overall crime in D.C. has decreased by 7% since last year, with violent crime down 26% and property crime reduced by 5%, Trump placed DC Police under federal control and activated the National Guard to combat what he said was a wave of lawlessness. Do you think the federal government needs to get involved with local DC crime? 

President Trump held a press conference announcing what he calls, “liberation day in DC” where he announced his plan to crackdown on violent crime in the nation’s capital. Despite preliminary year-to-date crime comparisons from Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department that show overall crime in D.C. has decreased by 7% since last year, with violent crime down 26% and property crime reduced by 5%, Trump placed DC Police under federal control and activated the National Guard to combat what he said was a wave of lawlessness. Do you think the federal government needs to get involved with local DC crime? 

After a series of scandals at the Massachusetts State Police including the overtime scandal, the firing of Trooper Michael Proctor, and the death of a trainee at the MA State Police Academy, the State Police and Colonel Geoffrey Noble take on the challenge of trying to change the public perception of the State Police. What does the department need to do to restore public trust and a good reputation? 

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The ethics of creating deepfakes or AI generated avatars of the dead! How technology is being used by some in end of life planning… Guest: Paul Fried – owner of I Made Arrangements – an end of life planning website & service Tanglewood Music Center to present an evening of silent film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Tanglewood composers, conductors, and instrumentalists will perform live on Tuesday, August 12. Guest: Kathy Tallman, CEO and Executive Director at the Coolidge Corner Theatre What to know about Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease. Virus suspected of infecting newborn on Martha's Vineyard… Guest: Dr. Shira Doron - Tufts Medical Center Chief Infection Control OfficerThe Boston Triathlon returns to South Boston August 16-17, 2025 -Also an annual kids day at the Boston Triathlon on Saturday the 16th – free for all kids. Guest: Mike O’Neil – Event Director of the B