Nightside With Dan Rea

CBS Morning had author Ta-Nehisi Coates on to discuss his new book regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Host Tony Dokoupil questioned Coates on his pro-Palestine stance, leading to a heated but respectful conversation. After the segment, controversy began to spring up from within CBS regarding this exchange. Dan discussed the situation further.

This week the world learned the sad news that MLB pitcher Luis Tiant died at the age of 83. Once called, the “Fred Astaire of baseball,” the Cuban born player was charismatic, enthusiastic, and vibrant. Tiant won 122 games for the Red Sox over eight seasons. He was a Fenway Park favorite for his “infectious spirit.” We honor and remember the legendary Luis Tiant.

The Commonwealth has released information that Massachusetts has seen a 34.6% spike in EBT cards over the last year. The state now has 2.6 million EBT card holders in a state of almost 7 million residents. That info was discovered through a freedom of information act request by Taunton City Councilor Kelly Dooner. Kelly joined us to discuss this information and the growing calls for an audit of the MA Department of Transitional Assistance.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What you need to know with Oncologist Dr. Harold BursteinRemembering the Legendary Red Sox Player Luis Tiant with President & CEO of El Mundo Boston Alberto VasalloHurricane Milton making landfall down in Florida – the latest on the storm as it’s hitting Florida! with meteorologist Matthew BelkBefree Clothing Co. a local adaptive clothing company, is donating some of their clothes to a local fashion show to highlight individuals with disabilities in Every Body Belongs Fashion Show with co-founder of Befree (one of two moms who started this company) Nicole Puzzo

A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Massachusetts likely voters, reveals a majority favor Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for president, want to eliminate the MCAS requirement to graduate and allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. We discussed!

A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Massachusetts likely voters, reveals a majority favor Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for president, want to eliminate the MCAS requirement to graduate and allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. We speak to David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center about these results!

Ballot Question 2 in Massachusetts asks the voters whether a passing MCAS score should be a graduation requirement for public school students throughout the state. The MA Teachers Association, who have been on NightSide recently to discuss Que. 2, is the main proponent of the ballot question. State officials oppose the ballot measure and support a “state standard” for graduation. Matt Hills, vice-chair of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education joined Dan to discuss!

Beyond the Ring: What the World of Dog Shows Can Teach Us All with guest Kelly Marquis - certified life and business coach, nationally acclaimed dog show handler, and author of the new book, Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs.Space weather! What are solar storms and how do they affect how we see things like Northern Lights? (Which some are predicting might be visible in some states including parts of New England this weekend) with guest Shawn Dahl – Space Weather Expert with the National Weather.Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts - This Year’s Theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You” with guest State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.FTX cleared to repay billions in assets to customers after bankruptcy plan approval. How will this affect Bitcoin? with guest: Adam O’Brien – CEO of Bitcoin Well

Today is the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas. Roughly 1,200 men, women and children were slaughtered by the terrorist group Hamas in what is being called the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Oct. 7th attack not only unleashed a year of war in the Middle East but sparked political unrest in the U.S. and areas around the world. Tonight, we remember the horrible attack, and its consequences still felt today.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Today is the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas. Roughly 1,200 men, women and children were slaughtered by the terrorist group Hamas in what is being called the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Oct. 7th attack not only unleashed a year of war in the Middle East but sparked political unrest in the U.S. and areas around the world. Tonight, we remember the horrible attack, and its consequences still felt today.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The town of Milton squared off against the state of Massachusetts before the MA Supreme Judicial Court over Milton’s refusal to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. The Act mandates multifamily housing that is transit adjacent, in 177 affected MA communities. Milton was the first town to object to this mandate. Tonight, we hear from Milton residents about this “battle”!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Bob Dees - Major General (Retired) – former Commander of the US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense & runs the National Center for Healthy Veterans discusses the 1-Year Anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel by Hamas.Jeff Bellows - Vice President of Corporate Citizenship & Public Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts on free Bluebikes Day Passes on World Mental Health Day – Where and how you can take advantage. Connect between exercise & “good” mental health. Additionally happening during MBTA orange line shutdown.Jason Rohrer – NH Game Designer – Creator of Treasure Hunt says an Andover meteorologist finds $26,000 gold statue hidden in the woods of Western Mass!Kevin Cadima - A Meteorologist from the National Weather Service checks in to discuss Hurricane Milton, which is at a Category 5 and forecast to make landfall this week in Florida! Will it impact

Is there a skill like cooking or playing an instrument that you’ve always wished you had?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Hurricane Helene was a category 4 hurricane when it first made landfall in northwestern Florida. The hurricane then made a destructive path up into Georgia, South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. At least 215 people have died as a result of Helene and hundreds are still missing. Massachusetts Task Force 1, an urban search and rescue team, is deployed to North Carolina to assist with the disaster. Tom Gatzunis of MTF1 joined Dan to give us an in-depth look at what’s transpired.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The U.S. port strike of port workers and operators with the International Longshoremen’s Association reached an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance after striking for three days. The new deal includes a 62% wage hike over six years. Will the short-lived strike have any impact on supply chains? Labor expert, Vinnie Vernuccio, president and co-founder of the Institute for the American Worker, joined Dan to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Kathy Alpert says the New England Postcard Club next meeting is Sunday, October 6th from 10-3pm! Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Empowering Message for Survivors. With our guest Laura Frombach – Technologist & Domestic Violence Survivor – also co-author of book: Street Smart Safety: Your Guide to Defensive Living.            Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist with an Alarming rise of 'super-fit' slim young people suffering heart attacks as experts reveal theories for the surge.Cyndi Bray – Energy Expert & Inventor of Wad Free – a product used to protect your bed sheets and blankets from detangling in the wash or dryer talks about National Energy Awareness Month - Easy ways viewers can reduce their energy usage to have less of an environmental impact and save money on energy bills.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!  

The National Students for Justice in Palestine is planning a nationwide 'Week of Rage' on college campuses, beginning on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7th attack. The “Week of Rage” is also during the holiest days of the Jewish year, culminating with Yom Kippur on Oct. 11-12th. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The National Students for Justice in Palestine is planning a nationwide 'Week of Rage' on college campuses, beginning on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7th attack. The “Week of Rage” is also during the holiest days of the Jewish year, culminating with Yom Kippur on Oct. 11-12th. Jeff Robbins, former delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, joined to discuss how the Jewish community has their concerns over the “Week of Rage.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Longtime sports radio announcer for the Boston Red Sox, Joe Castiglione retires after 42 years of broadcasting. Last Sunday he called his last game at Fenway Park. Joe Castiglione joined us on NightSide to talk about his long broadcasting career and share some fond memories during his time broadcasting! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Jeff Rodimer - Author of “SHADOWS OF GLORY: Memorable and Offbeat World Series Stories”.Dan Carmody – President of Cathedral High School, highlights Cathedral High School’s Upcoming Gala on Oct. 23rd that aims to raise $1 Million for their mission.Jimmy Fund Walk Coming Up This Sunday October 6th with Caitlin Fink - assistant vice president of event fundraising for the Jimmy Fund Walk/Dana Farber.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!