Nightside With Dan Rea

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:From radio, to travel, to social media, on-air personality Bradley Jay has made it his life goal to entertain all. With over 30 years of broadcasting experience and many incredible travel experiences, Bradley has a lot to talk about!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:As we enjoy the hot summer weather, it’s important to remember that our pets don’t always have the same cooling options as we do. Morgan talked with Mariel McCann Landolfi, President, Director, and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator at Hare of the Dog, about ways to keep your pets cool this summer!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:If you want a little snapshot of who’s who in Boston's folk music history, look no further than "The Folk Music Portrait Project" featuring photographer Barry Schneier. From legendary performers like Tom Rush to contemporary artists like Lori McKenna. Morgan talked with Schneier about his work photographing famous musicians.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Ben Parker for NightSide:It’s been a year since the devastating wildfire that wiped out the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. How are rebuilding efforts going? Joining Ben with an update was the Founder of RebuildMaui.org, Alfy Basurto.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Ben Parker for NightSide:The Paris Summer Olympics are in full swing and before the 1970s, the Games were limited to amateur competitors. By the 1980s, the door was opened to allow professional athletes to compete...but should pros be allowed to compete amongst amateurs? Mike Eruzione, former Captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. Hockey Team, joined Ben to chat everything Olympics!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Ben Parker for NightSide:Gov. Maura Healey has signed the Affordable Homes Act which is the largest investment in housing in the Commonwealth's history. The Act aims to increase affordable home options, housing production and inventory, and assist cities and towns in offering more affordable housing options. MA Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus joined Ben with the details.Also: The ShotSpotter gunshot detection system is nothing new to Boston and has been credited with saving lives and helping police catch criminals. The system has also faced scrutiny with nearly half of 423 ShotSpotter activations in 2023 ending with no ballistic evidence. Joining Ben to discuss the system was the CEO of ShotSpotter Ralph Clark and former NYPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Ben Parker for NightSide:Vice President Kamala Harris announced she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Ben talked with Doug "VB" Goudie and New York State Senator Peter Oberacker about what lies ahead as voters get ready for November.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:Bill and Bo Winiker have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, and parties. The Boston Globe dubbed them “Boston’s House Band,” and they've performed at the White House for President Ford, at President Carter’s Inauguration, and at Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Ball! Morgan chatted with this dynamic duo and invites you to experience Winiker Music.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:Bill and Bo Winiker have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, and parties. The Boston Globe dubbed them “Boston’s House Band,” and they've performed at the White House for President Ford, at President Carter’s Inauguration, and at Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Ball! Morgan chatted with this dynamic duo and invites you to experience Winiker Music.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:What are kids buying to get ready for school? Teacher Terry checked in with Morgan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:Who doesn’t love Hollywood drama? From Robert De Niro’s political outbursts to Gisele Bundchen's remarrying rumor…it’s all happening in the hills, and joining Morgan with the Hollywood scoop was Entertainment Reporter Will Keck.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay for NightSide: Things are heating up in the race for the White House and will only get hotter from here as we head towards November! The Democratic National Committee announced Vice President Kamala Harris has received enough votes in a virtual roll call to be the party’s presidential nominee. Harris should be announcing her running mate in the coming weeks. Emmy Award winning producer, writer and comedian, Sam Mettler joined Gary to discuss the current world of politics.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay for NightSide: Unseen Innocence is a documentary about the wrongful murder conviction of Lionel “Ray Ray” Williams who was sentenced to 51 years to life in March 1979 for the death of iconic Hollywood actor Sal Mineo. The film directed by Letitia McIntosh dives into the systemic issues that led to Ray Ray’s conviction and his tireless quest for exoneration. Letitia McIntosh and Ray Ray Williams joined Gary to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay for NightSide:A lot has transpired in the last week since the Olympic games began. Currently, the U.S. leads the medal count with a total of 43 medals and counting. Gymnast Simone Biles has made a triumphant return to the Olympics earning a 2nd career Olympic gold in women's gymnastics all-around. Joining Gary to discuss all things Olympics was Trenni Casey of NBC Sports Boston!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay for NightSide: It appears our youngest generations like Gen Z get a bad rap for how they approach work. At times they have been stereotyped as “lazy” or “lacking a good work ethic” but in reality, they just approach work differently than some of their older counterparts. Rich Kimball, teacher, assistant principal, and broadcaster, joined Gary to discuss the topic and what students really need.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Every summer, thousands pack up their cars and head to their favorite national park for a week’s vacation. If they’re lucky, they may witness a spectacle like the recent Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion! Park Ranger Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau chatted with Morgan about great sites you won’t want to miss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Every summer, thousands pack up their cars and head to their favorite national park for a week’s vacation. If they’re lucky, they may witness a spectacle like the recent Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion! Park Ranger Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau chatted with Morgan about great sites you won’t want to miss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Morgan chatted with actress Erin Murphy, best known for her role as “Tabitha” on the 1960’s TV show “Bewitched!” Find out what Erin’s been up to since this starring role and what it was like being a child actor in the 60s!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:It’s time to express your thoughts on all the recent developments in the 2024 race for the White House! Do you know who you’ll be voting for? Share your thoughts and expectations for this year’s presidential election and beyond as Morgan chatted with longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

As top officials with the U.S. Secret Service and FBI continue to testify before two Senate committees, one question still remains...Who was responsible for securing the roof that allowed 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks to open fire at a Trump rally on July 13? The blame has shifted to local law enforcement, but who's going to ultimately take the fall?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!