Nightside With Dan Rea

The Trump Administration and China have agreed to slash tariffs for the next 90 days in a push to deescalate a trade war. A long-term negotiation agreement is still being worked out. As a result of the agreement, the U.S. Stock Market soared on Monday. We discussed!

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics roughly over 96K people die every year due to a drug overdose. With that, opioids are a factor in 7 out of every 10 overdose deaths. Drug trafficking and drug addiction has been a constant battle in nearly every corner of the U.S. What is being done to crack down on drug trafficking and help drug afflicted citizens on the road of recovery? Are we doing enough? Adam Vibe Gunton is a recovered drug addict, overdose survivor, TED Talk speaker, and founder of Recovered On Purpose and Behavioral Health Partners who joined us to talk about how America can “recover” from the opioid epidemic!

The second Karen Read murder trial continues into its 4th week this week. On Monday, State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik took the stand and testified about evidence that led to Karen Read’s arrest. Does the second trial feel different than the first trial? Do you think the trial is going in a different direction than that of the first? We discussed the latest from the Karen Read trial and heard listeners' thoughts. Attorney Phil Tracy joined us to discuss!

8PM: Joe Salvo – Brain Tumor Survivor & Author on Life After Suffering a Brain Tumor…His Inspirational Recovery8:15PM: Amanda Rotondo on her book: Place Names in Boston & Beyond (Tongue-Twisted Town Tales)! A local woman writes about a comical look at long forgotten MA stories and characters.8:30PM: Paul Peters - Workplace Expert & Owner of Covenant Case Management Services on why are so many Gen Z employees electing not to climb the corporate ladder? Gen Z's 'conscious unbossing'…8:45PM: Dr. Bill Hennessey on Pres. Trump to sign executive order to cut prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% — he says to match other countries.

Heading into Mother’s Day weekend, we honored the moms in our lives, past and present! What has your mom done that makes her so special? Listen to callers' shoutouts to their mom!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Radio, and in particular AM radio, is a critical part of America’s emergency communication infrastructure. It’s a resource we use to inform the public about states of emergency and other vital information. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced to combat the automobile industry and their efforts to rid newly manufactured vehicles of having AM radio accessibility. Bruce Mittman, the General Partner, CEO of Community Broadcasters, joined us to discuss the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the importance of protecting radio.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Friday, a federal judge in Vermont ordered the Trump Administration release Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student who was arrested by ICE agents in Somerville in March. Öztürk has been held for six weeks at an ICE detention center in Louisiana. Federal officials claim the grad student engaged in activities in support of Hamas but failed to supply any evidence of the claims except an op-ed piece Öztürk co-wrote for the Tufts student newspaper that urged the school to do more to advocate against Israeli aggression in Gaza. We discussed the release and extreme arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

8:05PM: Ella Adams – State House News Reporter on the MA Wheelchair Repair Bill.8:15PM: Alexandra Chery-Dorrelus, the co-Executive Director of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute on the 29th Annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace hosted by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute.8:30PM: Jean Duffy - local MA soccer team players & Author of the book: Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World on the team of soccer ‘grannies’ from MA who competed at the Grannies International Football Tournament in South Africa!8:45PM: Bob Schick of Walpole – former high school classmate of Pope Leo on knowing the new Pope Leo XIV back in High School!

On day two of the papal conclave where cardinals from around the world gather to vote on and select a new leader of the Catholic Church, the world saw white smoke emerge, signaling they have chosen the church’s new leader. For the first time in history a U.S. pontiff has been elected! American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now choosing the name Pope Leo XIV originally hails from Chicago. Pope Leo XIV is considered a centrist but, on many issues, seen as more of a progressive, however he opposes ordaining women as deacons, so he’s considered more conservative on church doctrine. We discussed the new leader of the Catholic Church and what we can expect from him in the future!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

On day two of the papal conclave where cardinals from around the world gather to vote on and select a new leader of the Catholic Church, the world saw white smoke emerge, signaling they have chosen the church’s new leader. For the first time in history a U.S. pontiff has been elected! American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now choosing the name Pope Leo XIV originally hails from Chicago. Pope Leo XIV is considered a centrist but, on many issues, seen as more of a progressive, however he opposes ordaining women as deacons, so he’s considered more conservative on church doctrine. We discussed the new leader of the Catholic Church and what we can expect from him in the future!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

On day two of the papal conclave where cardinals from around the world gather to vote on and select a new leader of the Catholic Church, the world saw white smoke emerge, signaling they have chosen the church’s new leader. For the first time in history a U.S. pontiff has been elected! American Cardinal Robert Prevost, now choosing the name Pope Leo XIV originally hails from Chicago. Pope Leo XIV is considered a centrist but, on many issues, seen as more of a progressive, however he opposes ordaining women as deacons, so he’s considered more conservative on church doctrine. We discussed the new leader of the Catholic Church and what we can expect from him in the future!Guests: Prof. Thomas Groome & Prof. Mary-Anne Glendon. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!May is National Arthritis Awareness Month AND National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.  Anyone over age 50 has an increased risk for arthritis AND osteoporosis! How to help & treat arthritis and osteoporosis with guest Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein - board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.Highlighting females in Corrections & Tackling Safety on Cape Cod this Summer with guest Sheriff Donna Buckley – Sheriff of Barnstable County.The Celtics-Knicks Series with guest Bob Ryan - Boston Globe Sports Columnist.Local Boston man involved in the national drug trafficking ring and the huge fentanyl busts reminds us just how close this crisis hits to home. A real story of what’s broken and how we fix it… Why summer months see the lowest engagement in treatment and recovery with guest  Adam Vibe Gunton - national l

Dan weighs in on President Trump's claim to reopen Alcatraz Prison and opens the phone lines to callers. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Catholic cardinals from around the world have gathered at the Vatican to begin the process of selecting the next Pope. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of the available votes. How long do you think it will take to select the next leader of the Catholic Church? Boston College Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, Thomas Groome joined us to discuss the papal conclave.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Massachusetts Senate is exploring ways to keep the classroom distraction free by weighing legislation to ban cellphones in public schools. Teachers have long spoken out about cellphone use in the classroom being a constant distraction and health advocates warn about their effects on children’s mental health. Do you think a cellphone ban is a good or bad idea? Why? State House News Reporter Alison Kuznitz joined us to discuss.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!May is National Stop the Bleed Month, a time designated to educate the public about bleeding control. Severe bleeding from trauma is a leading cause of preventable death for people of all ages with guest David Shapiro - ACS Stop the Bleed CommitteeMore than two-thirds of kids in under-resourced communities wear shoes that are too small. The right pair of shoes is a big deal for growing feet. Nonprofit “Operation Warm” Shares How New Footwear Can Boost Confidence, School Attendance, and Well-Being with guest Rich Lalley - Partnerships Director, Operation Warm.Ongoing battle in Lowell over allowing underage patrons at Lowell pubs with guest Melanie Gilbert – Reporter for The Lowell SunCancer Survivor Turns Legal Industry Upside Down — Rewrites the Rules for Women at Work with guest Sandra Fava - mom, breast cancer survivor & attorneyListen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be s

This past weekend, President Trump said he was directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to "house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders." Is that a clever idea to reopen Alcatraz or a giant mistake? Then, Tuesday after weeks of floating the idea of buying Canada and making it the 51st state, President Trump had a meeting with the new Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, who said that the country is “not for sale” and “won’t be for sale ever”, to which Trump responded, “never say never”. Is Trump just trolling everyone with some of his more outlandish ideas as of late?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

This past weekend, President Trump said he was directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to "house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders." Is that a clever idea to reopen Alcatraz or a giant mistake? Then, Tuesday after weeks of floating the idea of buying Canada and making it the 51st state, President Trump had a meeting with the new Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, who said that the country is “not for sale” and “won’t be for sale ever”, to which Trump responded, “never say never”. Is Trump just trolling everyone with some of his more outlandish ideas as of late?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We welcome Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott and Berkshire County Sheriff Thomas Bowler on NightSide this evening during Corrections Officers Appreciation Week. Join Dan as he speaks to the sheriffs about some of the issues they are tackling in MA such as immigration, the opioid epidemic, and more.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Early Onset of Puberty, What Parents Can Do to Help with guest Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler – PsychologistU.S. News Ranks the Best States for 2025 – Utah is #1 but NH is #2! MA is #9 with guest Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky - U.S. News Senior Data EditorWhat you need to know about Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial with guest Jeremy Rosenthal – Defense Attorney5 foods that can damage your brain and increase your dementia risk — and what to swap them for with guest Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD - Expert in Brain Health & Founder of BrainTapListen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!