Nightside With Dan Rea

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:With the 2024 Paris Olympics behind us, we look back at the best and worst moments from the games. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angelos, California in 2028. John Powers, a journalist, and correspondent for the Boston Globe, covered the Olympics and joined Gary to discuss both the Paris Olympics and looking ahead to the 2028 L.A. Olympics.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Jimmy Rodwell spent the last 43 years in prison for a crime he argues he did not commit. Rodwell was convicted for the 1978 Somerville murder of Louis Rose Jr. on the word of a career informant. Writer and author Casey Sherman has been covering the case and joined Gary to discuss the details on how Rodwell is still fighting to overturn what he says is a “wrongful conviction”!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:With another Presidential debate on the way, Gary wants to know what you think of the debate format? Should there be an audience? Should the mics be off when it's not the candidate's turn to speak? WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Tuesday marked 9 weeks until Election Day 2024 and political campaigns, the Trump/Vance ticket, and the Harris/Walz ticket are picking up the pace! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in their 1st and possibly only presidential debate next week. Sam Mettler, political junkie, Emmy Award winning producer, writer and comedian joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Chris Bauer is an accomplished American actor known for his television work in True Blood, The Wire, Survivor’s Remorse, and For All Mankind to name a few. Chris joined Gary to discuss his successful career and past and present projects!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Where do we stand in Massachusetts with the current EEE threat?Samantha Gross of the Boston Globe joined on how voter turnout was in the Bay State's primary election.Then, Boston College upsets Florida State University! Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Most of us strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with others, but sometimes we unintentionally fall short. There are 6 common phrases you may not realize are condescending, and to straighten it all out is seasoned psychotherapist Dr. Elisabeth Crain! 

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Have you had a chance to check out this crime comedy drama television series? The Righteous Gemstones follows a televangelist family with a reputation of deviance and greed alongside their charitable work. Hollywood screenwriter and producer Chris Pappas chatted with Gary about this comedic gem.

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:It’s almost time to vote for a new president, so what better time to take a look at our past ones?! What makes for a great leader and which presidents were exactly that? Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, talked with Gary about some of our outstanding presidents.

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:You may be surprised that you are! We all want our kids to grow up comfortable and safe, but those actions can lead to anxiety and stress in our children. Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Dean chatted with Gary about what exactly constitutes "overparenting."

The presidential contest goes well beyond the horse race with many expressing the U.S. is “on the wrong track.” Opinion indicates Vice President Kamala Harris better represents change, but which candidate can get the country headed in the right direction? Currently, polls indicate that if the election were held today, Harris would be the winner.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

For the last couple of months now, Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. A lot has happened in the last month including RFK Jr. suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump and VP Harris giving her first interview. With that being said, has your vote changed? For whom would you vote?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Somerville’s Central Library has been forced to close its doors for two hours every weekday after a recent history of continued unruly behavior by rowdy teenagers. Somerville City Councilor Kristen Strezo said this decision came after a year in which library staff complained about rampant misbehavior including reports of teens lighting firecrackers, getting into fights, and disturbing fellow peers. Councilor Strezo joined Dan to discuss the closure.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The Boston College and NHL communities are mourning the tragic death of hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, also a former BC hockey player, Matthew Gaudreau. The two brothers died Thursday while bicycling in New Jersey, when they were struck by a vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver. Johnny was a superstar hockey player who led the Eagles to the Frozen Four in his junior season and was named the 2014 Hobey Baker Award Winner. Gaudreau went on to play in the NHL as a high scoring forward. We discussed this tragedy and the appropriate punishment for the alleged drunk driver.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In this Nightside News Update we chatted with: Jim McBride – Boston Globe Sportswriter: Brought us the story of Olympic medalist Xiyu Lin who hopes to shine in Boston’s LPGA event in her adopted home area.Larry Edelman – Boston Globe Columnist: Discussed the influx of job hunters pushing Massachusetts unemployment to its highest level in four years.Taxi To America - A Greek Orphan’s Adoption Journey with Stella Nahatis – Author.Local Pianist Mark Davis has 35 years of experience and turned his life around during COVID. Now does live piano streams & plays gigs full time.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Up until Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris has not done an in-depth interview or news conference since replacing President Biden atop the Democrats' national ticket. What questions would you ask her about her campaign or any past or present issues? 

This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Market Basket protests where employees and customers alike rallied together to support Market Basket CEO Arthur T Demoulas, who was ousted from his job by his cousin amid a long-running family feud. Case studies were done about the protests calling them, “the most unprecedented worker action that we’ve seen in our century.” Were you part of the protests? Is there any store or establishment you feel so passionately about that you would stick your neck out for like Market Basket?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Market Basket protests where employees and customers alike rallied together to support Market Basket CEO Arthur T Demoulas, who was ousted from his job by his cousin amid a long-running family feud. Case studies were done about the protests calling them, “the most unprecedented worker action that we’ve seen in our century.” Were you part of the protests? Is there any store or establishment you feel so passionately about that you would stick your neck out for like Market Basket? This hour MIT Sloan School of Management Professor Thomas Kochan joined Dan Rea 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! Mario Oliveira - President/Co-Founder of VIPO (Violently Injured Police Officers) - Massachusetts Legislature passed V.I.P.O.’s model legislation to protect the wellbeing of police officers & other first responders who are shot, attacked or otherwise violently injured in the line of duty.Jerry Leeman - CEO of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association - Fishermen flotilla gathers in protest at the destroyed Vineyard Wind turbine.Darlene Mottley - Staff attorney handling consumer protection matters for the Federal Trade Commission shares the Latest Variations on Impersonation Scams.Julie Bauke – President & Chief Career Strategist of The Bauke Group says bad bosses push Gen Zers, millennials to the brink.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Recently Bill Belichick made some comments on the "millionaire's tax" in Massachusetts. Dan wants to know if you agree with his comments. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!