Caller's Choice
Every now and then, Dan likes to throw open the doors to any topic. We call it Caller's Choice. What's on your mind? New callers are always welcome! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 27, 2024•40 min
NightSide With Dan Rea
NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch.” Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don’t think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional. 642427
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Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz
Attorney Alan Dershowitz has the reputation of being perhaps the greatest and most famous American lawyer known for taking on high-profile cases and clients. Dershowitz has represented Mike Tyson, Julian Assange, and Donald Trump to name a few. 21-year-old Solomon Schmidt has written the only biography on Alan Dershowitz and in the process interviewed the likes of OJ Simpson, Sen. Ted Cruz, RFK Jr., Mike Tyson, Donald Trump, and of course Alan himself. Schmidt joined us on NightSide to discuss t...
Sep 27, 2024•41 min
Criticism Over Release of Would-Be Trump Assassin’s Letter
Earlier this week, the Department of Justice released would-be Trump assassin Ryan Wesley Routh’s letter revealing his assassination attempt on Trump and calling on the world to “finish the job.” Former U.S. Attorney William Barr said he was “dumbfounded” the DOJ publicly released the letter and believes it served no purpose "other than to risk inciting further violence." Do you agree or disagree with Barr? Should the letter have been released? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Sep 27, 2024•38 min
NightSide News Update
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Joyce Sidopoulos - co-founder of Massrobotics - Mass Robotics 7th Robot Block Party and the 2nd Robot Parade. Dr. Timothy O’Rourke – Urologist with Cape Code HealthCare - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Macie Smith – Gerontologist - Advice and Help for Dementia Caregivers. What they need to know. Michael Raupp - Emeritus Professor of Entomology at University of ...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min
Growing Black Market Marijuana in Maine - Part 2
While harvesting marijuana in Maine is legal, local, and federal authorities have unearthed what appears to be an underground network of illegal, unregulated marijuana grow houses operated by Chinese transnational criminal organizations. The Department of Homeland Security claim law enforcement officials have identified the existence of at least 270 illicit cultivation operations in Maine. We discussed! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 26, 2024•39 min
Growing Black Market Marijuana in Maine - Part 1
While harvesting marijuana in Maine is legal, local, and federal authorities have unearthed what appears to be an underground network of illegal, unregulated marijuana grow houses operated by Chinese transnational criminal organizations. The Department of Homeland Security claim law enforcement officials have identified the existence of at least 270 illicit cultivation operations in Maine. We discussed what’s been unfolding in Maine with Steve Robinson, the Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire. Ask...
Sep 26, 2024•41 min
“Concerning” MCAS Results
The latest MCAS scores were released this week and show “concerning” results of decline in all major categories amongst all age groups in Massachusetts' public schools. Roughly, 16,000 10th graders failed at least one portion of the 2024 MCAS exam. This comes at a time right before voters’ head to the polls this November to vote on Question 2, whether a passing MCAS score should be a graduation requirement. Dan asked listeners if they plan to vote Yes or No on Question 2. Ask Alexa to play WBZ N...
Sep 26, 2024•36 min
NightSide News Update
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Sara Conahan, Chief Development Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts talked about the 22nd Annual Daquan Burrell Memorial Big Golf Tournament to Support Youth Mentoring Programs Thursday, September 26. Paul Barker - Owner of Pauli’s in Boston offers its Famous Lobster Roll with a Diamond Engagement Ring for a $10,000.00. Bobby Boyd - Executive Director of ...
Sep 26, 2024•38 min
An October Surprise? Part 2
Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld discusses a possible last-minute maneuver by the Democrats this Fall if they are doubting their chance of winning at the polls… Could it be possible that President Biden might step down to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to step up and become the 47th President of the U.S. right before the election? How much of a bump would that give her? We discussed. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 25, 2024•40 min
An October Surprise? Part 1
Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld discusses a possible last-minute maneuver by the Democrats this Fall if they are doubting their chance of winning at the polls… Could it be possible that President Biden might step down to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to step up and become the 47th President of the U.S. right before the election? How much of a bump would that give her? Dan discussed with Joe Battenfeld what could be the biggest October surprise of all! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio ...
Sep 25, 2024•40 min
Out of State Spending of EBT Card Dollars Raise Red Flags
Massachusetts Republicans are blowing the whistle after discovering MA taxpayer-funded EBT cards were used in Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, California, Florida, Alaska, and in several other locations across the country. State Sen. Ryan Fattman and other GOP members are seeking an investigation into the matter. We discussed. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 25, 2024•38 min
NightSide News Update
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Jo Ann Simons - President & CEO, Northeast Arc has some Salem News: Northeast Arc Finishes Construction on Home for People With Developmental Disabilities, Complex Medical Issues. Bob Scannell - President and CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester is Celebrating Their 50th Anniversary & Their impact on the community Bobby Livingston – Executive Vice President at RR Auct...
Sep 25, 2024•39 min
Bostonians Are Driving More - Part 3
According to a new report from StreetLight Data, people in almost every major U.S. metro, including Boston, are driving more than they were pre-pandemic. Why? What is the driving force behind the increase in driving? If people are traveling more, it could mean more economic activity… Will that change though with a new Covid variant out there? The federal government will once again be handing out free Covid tests this Fall. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 24, 2024•41 min
Bostonians Are Driving More - Part 2
According to a new report from StreetLight Data, people in almost every major U.S. metro, including Boston, are driving more than they were pre-pandemic. Why? What is the driving force behind the increase in driving? If people are traveling more, it could mean more economic activity… Will that change though with a new Covid variant out there? The federal government will once again be handing out free Covid tests this Fall. We continued the discussion! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRa...
Sep 24, 2024•40 min
Bostonians Are Driving More - Part 1
According to a new report from StreetLight Data, people in almost every major U.S. metro, including Boston, are driving more than they were pre-pandemic. Why? What is the driving force behind the increase in driving? If people are traveling more, it could mean more economic activity… Will that change though with a new Covid variant out there? The federal government will once again be handing out free Covid tests this Fall. We discussed! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Sep 24, 2024•37 min
NightSide News Update
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Rachel Kaprielian – CEO of Triangle, Inc. - former Massachusetts State Representative and Registrar of Motor Vehicles checked in! Katie Servis, first female airport manager ever at Cape Cod Gateway and a former Air National Guard member on how airports prepare for a crash/emergency and what you need to know as a passenger. Cape Cod Gateway Airport is holding what is called a Full...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min
20th Hour: Brushes with Celebrities
It’s a Dan Rea favorite 20th Hour topic, and that is your encounters with celebrities out in the “wild”! Where have you unexpectedly run into a celebrity? Listeners told us their tales! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 21, 2024•42 min
The Next Chapter in the Karen Read Case
Karen Read’s appeal of a judge’s decision to deny a motion to dismiss two of the three criminal charges against her for the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe, will be heard this November. Read’s attorneys argue they received communication from jurors indicating they agreed to acquit Read of the murder charge and the leaving the scene charge, which constitutes double jeopardy. Attorneys William Kickham and Robert George joined Dan to discuss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!...
Sep 21, 2024•50 min
A Fight Over Flying the Israeli Flag at Boston City Hall Plaza
Boston City Councilors got into a debate over a resolution offered by Councilor Edward Flynn proposing the Israeli flag be raised at City Hall Plaza on Oct. 7, one year since Hamas’ attack on Israel, to honor the civilian lives lost and Israelis held hostage. The resolution was objected by Councilor Benjamin Weber, who expressed concerns about inflaming passions on both sides. Councilor Ed Flynn and Jeff Robbins, former delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, joined to dis...
Sep 21, 2024•40 min
NightSide News Update
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! David Dye – Author & President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders on Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict. John Chisholm – Scientist from New England Aquarium discusses sharks on the North Shore? Several sightings off Ipswich rattle beachgoers, catch researchers off gu...
Sep 21, 2024•40 min
Talkin’ Cars - Part 2
The WBZ NightSide Car Guys, Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein join us to talk all about cars. Do you have a question about your vehicle? Is your car is making a noise that just doesn’t seem right? Larry and Scott discussed the answers to all of your car questions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 20, 2024•41 min
Talkin’ Cars - Part 1
The WBZ NightSide Car Guys, Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined us to talk all about cars. Do you have a question about your vehicle? Is your car is making a noise that just doesn’t seem right? Larry and Scott discussed the answers to all of your car questions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 20, 2024•38 min
Violent Prison Attack at MA Correctional Center
A corrections officer is lucky to be alive after being stabbed 12 times at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center Wednesday night. Five corrections officers in total were attacked in what seemed to be a coordinated attack. The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union says they been pleading with the DOC for quite some time to improve safety for the officers at the maximum-security prison but “it seems to be falling on deaf ears lately.” MA Sen. Peter Durant joined us to discuss. Ask Alexa...
Sep 20, 2024•39 min
NightSide News Update
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Think you are sick? It may be the nocebo effect. What is the nocebo effect? John Kelley - Professor of psychology at Endicott College has the answer. Richard Sima - neuroscientist turned science journalist who writes the Brain Matters column for The Washington Post says: Be humble. It’s good for learning and your relationships. Nick O’Malley – MassLive writer and Senior Producer ...
Sep 20, 2024•40 min
Teamsters Do Not Issue Endorsement
America’s largest union, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have decided not to endorse a presidential candidate after internal polling shows a majority of its members support former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. This is the first time since 1996 the Teamsters have chosen not to endorse a presidential candidate. What does this decision reveal? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 19, 2024•42 min
The Push for Transparency at the MA State Police Academy Part 2
In the wake of the sudden death of MA State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia who died from injuries he suffered during a boxing exercise at the academy, Gov. Healey says she’s committed to finding the underlying cause of what lead to Delgado-Garcia’s death. Why do we not have more info? How could this happen? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 19, 2024•39 min
The Push for Transparency at the MA State Police Academy Part 1
In the wake of the sudden death of MA State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia who died from injuries he suffered during a boxing exercise at the academy, Gov. Healey says she’s committed to finding the underlying cause of what lead to Delgado-Garcia’s death. Why do we not have more info? How could this happen? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Sep 19, 2024•40 min
NightSide News Update
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 – B...
Sep 19, 2024•37 min
Second Assassination Attempt on Trump (Part Three)
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!
Sep 18, 2024•15 min
National Suicide Prevention Month - Part 2
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 - 9...
Sep 18, 2024•27 min
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