Nightside With Dan Rea

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Dana Gerber – Boston Globe Reporter brought us the story of who is leaving Massachusetts? And why? Here’s what a report reveals.Amy Laramie from the Killington Ski Resort told us about an upcoming event - the Stifel Killington Cup. Rich Allen – Author of Keep Calm and Cope With Grief: 9 Chapters for Managing Fear and Grief When Losing a Parent or Loved One.Chris Van Buskirk – Boston Herald Reporter told us about the Revolution in the air: Massachusetts 250 initiative poised to be economic driver.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Dan returned to the topic for a short time to get more thoughts and reactions. Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In 2023, the U.S. suicide rate reached the highest level ever recorded when 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide. Why is the suicide rate so high? Data suggests that trauma, COVID-19's lasting impact, a broken healthcare system, and rising loneliness play a key part. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we were joined by Nazar Yasin founder of the holistic mental health app Sol, about the importance of mental health and how to tackle this crisis.National Crisis Hotline - 988! (Nine - Eight - Eight.)Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In 2023, the U.S. suicide rate reached the highest level ever recorded when 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide. Why is the suicide rate so high? Data suggests that trauma, COVID-19's lasting impact, a broken healthcare system, and rising loneliness play a key part. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we were joined by Nazar Yasin founder of the holistic mental health app Sol, about the importance of mental health and how to tackle this crisis.National Crisis Hotline - 988! (Nine - Eight - Eight.)Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine, and personal injury lawyer with a background in crypto, won the MA U.S. Senate Republican primary and is now going head-to-head with incumbent Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. John Deaton joined us to discuss his campaign, the issues, and took listeners' calls!*Senator Elizabeth Warren denied our invitation to join the conversation*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!700 Cancer Advocates Urge MA Lawmakers to Pass Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill – Gathered on Capitol Hill. With Kate Weissman - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) State Lead Ambassador for Massachusetts.Julia Forbes - U.S. News Sleep Editor on a new survey that reveals worries keeping Americans up at night.Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks. With Umo Callins -Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Well Rooted Health and Nutrition.Where is the rudest city in the US? Boston ranks #6! Jan Goss - Etiquette expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker and runs Show Up Well Consulting joined Dan to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

A MA State Police recruit died after suffering a medical crisis during a defense tactics training exercise. The trainee, 25-year-old Enrique Delgado-Garcia was critically injured during a boxing exercise, which is a regular part of MA State Police training. Dan asks the question, should this boxing exercise continue to be part of State Police training?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!Rachel Roubein – WaPo Health Reporter tells us what warning labels could look like on your favorite foods - Your food may soon come with warnings. The Food and Drug Administration plans to propose labeling this fall.Dr. Marty Makary – Health Expert at John Hopkins University on Blind Spots – When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means For Our Health.Carly Church - Founder of a mastermind group for women called "We Got You Mamma" with the Surgeon General's Warning: Parenting may be hazardous to your healthAlex Speier – Boston Globe Sports Reporter says somehow, even with their loss to the Yankees Sunday, the Red Sox remain on the fringes of contention…Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Friday was Friday the 13th. Does that make you feel on edge? Are you superstitious at all? Some tragic events in history have happened on a Friday the 13th…Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas on this exact day, September 13th in 1996. So, we asked listeners, is Friday the 13th an unlucky day?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Earlier last week Karen Read’s legal team filed an appeal with the MA Supreme Judicial Court to drop two of the three criminal charges against Read. The appeal argues that “double jeopardy protections of the federal and state constitutions” bar prosecutors from retrying Read on charges of murder and leaving the scene of an accidentAsk Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

During a pro-Israel rally in Newton on Thursday a passerby confronted and exchanged words with the pro-Israel demonstrators, which then quickly turned violent where a fight ensued, and the passerby was shot. The man sustained life-threatening injuries. Are we so divided that we cannot peacefully protest or express ourselves without confrontation and violence?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

During a pro-Israel rally in Newton on Thursday a passerby confronted and exchanged words with the pro-Israel demonstrators, which then quickly turned violent where a fight ensued, and the passerby was shot. The man sustained life-threatening injuries. Are we so divided that we cannot peacefully protest or express ourselves without confrontation and violence?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Patti Zappa, Executive Vice President of One Warm Coat joined us to discuss National Share the Warmth Day: Help provide essentials for your neighbors ahead of the colder weather.Mike Farry - former Riverside President and the emcee for Red Bull Tug of Oar on the Charles River This Saturday!Dr. David Wexler, an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist at Marlborough Hospital collaborates with NASA to Analyze Effects of Space on Hearing.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Vice President Harris is willing to participate in a second debate with Former President Trump, who says no thanks. Should there be more debates?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

How much do you know about the Italian mafia? Louis Ferrante is a former Mafia associate and heist expert who served eight years in prison after refusing to incriminate his fellow Gambino family members. After extensive research into the history of the Mafia from its origins in Sicily to organizing in America as well as drawing on his own personal experience, Ferrante wrote a three-volume series on the history of the American mafia starting with his book “Borgata: Rise of Empire.” Louis joined us on NightSide to give you an inside look into life in the mafia!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In July, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a new piece of firearms legislation that cracks down on ghost guns, requires gun owners to register all their firearms with the state and undergo live fire training, bans most assault style weapons and more. Toby Leary, owner of Cape Gun Works and member of The Civil Rights Coalition is troubled by the new firearms law and believes the law infringes upon Second Amendment rights. Do you agree or disagree? Toby 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! Nikki Stewart - Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, which operates Old North Church & Historic Site with Friday the 13th: After-Hours Crypt Tours Begin Below Old North Church and run through Halloween weekend.The Freedom Trail Historic Lantern Tours Are Back! With Bill Benson -Freedom Trail Player/Actor.Mass General Brigham Doctor Urges Men to Get Recommended Screenings for National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, co-founder, Prostate Cancer Outreach Clinic at Mass General Brigham & urology surgeon checked in!Alberto Vasallo – Owner of El Mundo on Hispanic Heritage Month - El Mundo Boston Hispanic Heritage Breakfast on Friday, September 20th.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met for the first time to debate. Who do you think won the debate? According to some early polls, Kamala Harris came out on top. Dan discussed the aftermath of the first presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!