Nightside With Dan Rea

Scott Allen Curley is an ex-convict with 9 convictions, who served nearly a decade behind bars. Scott’s life was a roller coaster filled with drugs, abuse, incarceration and homelessness so he’s had many “bad days”! Scott joined us on NightSide to share his story of how he turned his life around upon exiting prison and became a self-made millionaire! If you think you’re having a bad day or a rough patch, Scott has some encouragement for you!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Schools have been competing with cell phones for quite some time now. It’s gotten so bad with students being distracted by their phones while trying to learn, that many schools in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and across the country, are now banning phones in the classroom. Newly imposed cell phone bans have become a point of contention with students and parents alike. Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor, joined us to discuss why he believes cell phones “must be” banned in schools.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! 70mm Screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre with Mark Anastasio – Program Director of Film Programming and Education at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.Dr. Gregory Janz discussed research from Harvard University Graduate School of Education has found that it's not adolescent teens that are struggling most with their mental health, but college aged young adults…Dr. Rob Fraser – CSO & President of Molecular You on Tackling the Rising Cancer Rates in Millennials & Gen X.Mark Raymond Jr – Tourism expert and Founder of Split Second Foundation discussed accessible travel tips and tricks for those living with a disability or medical condition such as how to find hotels, activities and transportation that are accessible.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Recently, 2.9 billion records were stolen from National Public Data, which is a Florida-based credit and criminal background check company. These records include a large amount of sensitive information including social security numbers. The hacking group USDoD has taken responsibility for the massive data breach. Have you experienced any scams or identity theft?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Recently, 2.9 billion records were stolen from National Public Data, which is a Florida-based credit and criminal background check company. These records include a large amount of sensitive information including social security numbers. The hacking group USDoD has taken responsibility for the massive data breach. How does this data breach affect you? What do you need to know? University of Illinois’s Founder of the Computer Science program, Professor Sheldon Jacobson, PhD. and Director of the Institute for Computational Redistricting joined us to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Numerous towns in Massachusetts have seen a rise in Eastern equine encephalitis, better known as EEE, which is a rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease. At least 10 communities are at high risk for EEE. To combat the deadly disease, the state has taken to aerial and truck mounted spraying in Plymouth and Worcester County. How concerned are you about the threat of EEE in your area?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!Sen. Bruce Tarr discussed Massachusetts Maternal Health Bill, Expanding Access to Midwifery, Birth Centers and Doulas in Massachusetts.Zach Wichter - USA TODAY's consumer travel reporter looks at Labor Day Weekend Travel - How to prepare for any complications you may encounter for this popular travel weekend, tips and tricks, best and worst days to travel.Rich Kennedy – President of the Angel Fund is hosting annual Walk of Hope for ALS on Saturday, September 7th in Wakefield.Dr. Cedric “Jamie” Rutland - American Lung Association Representative reminds parents they are best defense against youth vaping.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Donald Trump told the press Monday after visiting Arlington National Cemetery, that he may back out of the Sept. 10th ABC debate with VP Kamala Harris. Trump said he believes ABC is “hostile” and would much rather do the debate with another network. Is the first debate that both campaigns committed to, in jeopardy?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Donald Trump told the press Monday after visiting Arlington National Cemetery, that he may back out of the Sept. 10th ABC debate with VP Kamala Harris. Trump said he believes ABC is “hostile” and would much rather do the debate with another network. Is the first debate that both campaigns committed to, in jeopardy?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio just released an audit of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, which drew a lot of attention. The audit uncovered “disturbing and unlawful practices” at MCCA. DiZoglio joined Dan to discuss her recent audit as well as her push to ban nondisclosure agreements in state government.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! Recovering locked Facebook accounts is a nightmare. That’s on purpose, says Tatum Hunter – WaPo Tech Reporter.Monday was National Dog Day! 5 ways to make a difference in the lives of our canine companions and help to take Massachusetts a no-kill state. With Aurora Velasquez, Director of Eastern Region for Best Friends Animal Society.Sabrina Lam – Boston Globe correspondent tells us about a Celtics-themed corn maze at Kimball Farm in Haverhill.U.S. centenarian population is projected to quadruple over the next 30 years, with Katherine Schaeffer - Research analyst at The Pew Research Center.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

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Now that the Democratic National Convention is over and Kamala Harris is the official presidential nominee for the Democrats, the real campaigning begins! What does the Harris/Walz campaign have in store? How will RFK’s suspended campaign affect the Democrats?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. RFK made clear that he is not fully terminating his campaign and that supporters could still vote for him in red or blue states that are unlikely to sway the outcome. However RFK said he will remove his name from the ballot in key battleground states. We discussed how the political shakeup could benefit Trump, who gladly accepted RFK’s endorsement.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! Survey: How many bad days do Americans have per month? With Scott Allen Curley – Expert on Mindset and Resilience and author of "Absolution: The Dark Path To Light".Kiernan Schmitt – Author of Secret Boston: An Unusual GuideSherif Mityas - Restaurant Industry Expert discussed Bad Diners: The 10 most offensive things you can do at a restaurant!And AccuWeather Meteorologist Carl Erickson on the weekend forecast.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Thursday evening at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage to officially accept the DNC’s nomination of her as their presidential nominee. WBZ NewsRadio brought you live coverage of Harris’ speech! Dan followed up with post speech analysis and heard listeners' thoughts on the biggest moment of Kamala Harris’ political career!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The battle over Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence continues. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole, who proceeded over Tsarnaev’s death penalty case, is in the midst of investigating whether two jurors were biased during the 2015 trial. The Bomber’s defense attorneys are pushing for the death penalty to get thrown out and are seeking a recusal for Judge O’Toole, who they claim made comments about the case on podcasts and during public events. Is justice-delayed justice denied? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The battle over Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence continues. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole, who proceeded over Tsarnaev’s death penalty case, is in the midst of investigating whether two jurors were biased during the 2015 trial. The Bomber’s defense attorneys are pushing for the death penalty to get thrown out and are seeking a recusal for Judge O’Toole, who they claim made comments about the case on podcasts and during public events. Is justice-delayed justice denied?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! Nazar Yasin - founder of the holistic mental health app Sol discussed September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. Our guest for this segment is Chuck Wisner – Author & Coach.Rob Kelley - Supply Chain Expert talked about the Canadian freight railroads shut down, dealing a potential blow to North America’s economy.Louis Ferrante - former Mafia associate (former Gambino family heist expert) & author talked about  history of the American Mafia. Featuring the book: Borgata: Clash of Titans - covers 1960 to 1985, as the mob comes into conflict with the American political elite.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Robert F. Kennedy is running for president as a third-party candidate with Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Currently, Kennedy remains far behind Trump and Harris in state and national polls. Is RFK about to leave the race and if so, will he endorse Trump?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!