A national funeral service was held at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Carter was 100 years old at the time of his death. The former President is being remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. We discussed the legacy of the late President Jimmy Carter, with Dan sharing some personal stories. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...
Jan 10, 2025•33 min
More times than not, terrorists and other criminals have been known to use the “Dark Web” for recruiting and other nefarious interactions. What should law enforcement do to monitor web traffic to radical platforms or sites that incite violence, to stay on top of public safety threats? Attorney Harvey Silverglate checked in with Dan to discuss it. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 10, 2025•48 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Paola Sebastiani, PhD, Director of the Center for Quantitative Methods and Data Science at Tufts Medical Center answers the question "What do celery, dark chocolate, and parsley have in common?" Maybe clues to a longer life… Don Grant - PhD, National Advisor of Healthy Device Management at Newport Healthcare discussed setting healthy digital/social media boundaries – How to cut d...
Jan 10, 2025•39 min
In this hour, Dan asked our Canadian listeners to check in and give us an update on the political situation of our neighbors to the North. Justin Trudeau is stepping down, do our listeners think this is a good thing? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 09, 2025•41 min
The recent arrest of an undocumented immigrant who was busted at a state-run emergency shelter in Revere with $1 million worth of fentanyl and an AR-15 has reemphasized the need, as Gov. Maura Healey herself said, “for a border security bill to prevent criminals from entering our communities”. Todd Lyons, the National Assistant Director of ICE joined Dan to discuss the situation. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...
Jan 09, 2025•40 min
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on a challenge to the controversial housing law, the MBTA Communities Act. The court ruled in favor of the state ruling the law is constitutional however the regulations are unenforceable and requested that the detailed zoning guidelines that shape the law be re-written. We discussed it with Denny Swenson, a local resident and Attorney Paul Hogan. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8P...
Jan 09, 2025•39 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Stories of the late President Jimmy Carter & his involvement with Habitat for Humanity with Bruce Percelay - Chairman of the Edward Kennedy Institute Board & head of the Boston chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Norovirus cases surge in Massachusetts! What is the norovirus and what can you do to protect yourself from getting it? Dr. Paul Sax - Clinical Director, Division of...
Jan 09, 2025•40 min
During a press conference, President-Elect Donald Trump suggested America taking over Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. Dan Rea shared his thoughts on this and asked listeners to join in the discussion. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 08, 2025•41 min
Are you curious about the history of the American mafia and its role in politics? The mafia met its first serious external threat to its existence when U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy decided to take on the mafia with a vow to eradicate organized crime in America. Lou Ferrante, a former heist expert and Gambino crime family mobster, joined us to detail how the mafia came into conflict with the American political elite! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSi...
Jan 08, 2025•44 min
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey ordered inspections of all state-run emergency shelters and a full review of the intake process after an undocumented immigrant was arrested on drug and weapons charges at a Revere hotel. The governor pointed to “the urgent need for Congress and the White House to act on a border security bill to prevent criminals from entering our communities.” Dan was joined by Jon Fetherston, a former Shelter Director for MA under the Healy administration. Ask Alexa to play...
Jan 08, 2025•41 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Christina Basilio - Google Tech Expert discussed the top trending resolutions and how to keep them - 41% of people who make resolutions give up on one or all of them within the first 3 weeks. Jenny Moffitt - Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the United States Department of Agriculture joined Dan to talk about making the food supply safer, healthier & mo...
Jan 08, 2025•38 min
Dan celebrates the peaceful transfer of power as this year's January 6th looked nothing like the January 6th of four years ago. He asked listeners what they thought of today's events and lack thereof. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 07, 2025•41 min
Boston, despite having the largest year-over-year decrease in traffic delay time for any city in the top 25 most congested American cities, ranks 4th in the U.S. for having the worst traffic congestion. This data comes from INRIX’s 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard. The report found Boston drivers lost 79 hours and $1,414 sitting in traffic, resulting in $2.7 billion lost city wide! Is there anything we can do to help alleviate congestion in Boston? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio an...
Jan 07, 2025•43 min
The Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo shortly after their season finale win over the Buffalo Bills, a win that cost them their #1 NFL draft pick position. During a press conference Patriots owner Robert Kraft took the blame for the “whole situation.” What does the future hold for the Patriots? Do you have a suggestion for the next Patriots head coaching position? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...
Jan 07, 2025•39 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Miles for Military Bringing Dozens of Active-Duty Marines Home for the Holidays, and Maureen Byrne – Founder of Miles for Military joined Dan. Syrian American Doctor Abdulfatah Elshaar - member of the Syrian American Medical Society, returns to Syria for the first time in years to rebuild healthcare there. 8 foods to add to your diet in 2025 for more happiness with Dr. Patrick Po...
Jan 07, 2025•42 min
For the last broadcast hour of NightSide this week, Dan asked you if you’ve made any New Year’s resolutions and if so, have you kept them so far or already broken them? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 04, 2025•43 min
Florida has a new law that just went into effect called the “HALO” law, “Honoring and Listening to Our Officers.” The law creates a 25-foot buffer zone around first responders. If a first responder asks you to back off during the course of their duties and you fail to do so, you could face a second-degree misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine. Are you in favor or opposed to this law? Do you think a similar law should be enacted in Massachusetts? Ask Alexa to play ...
Jan 04, 2025•45 min
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has restarted the controversial congestion pricing program for New York City, with some new adjustments. Under the original plan, commuters would be charged $15 to enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone during peak hours. Hochul dropped the congestion tax to $9 per car during peak hours. What’s the likelihood Boston takes up congestion pricing? What are the pros and cons? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknig...
Jan 04, 2025•43 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter with his Boston sports predictions for 2025. 4th Annual Rally 4 Nally Polar Plunge to take place at Carson Beach on Saturday, January 4th - Honoring Cathy Nally who died of ALS is her son, Dan Nally, who is carrying on her legacy of advocacy for ALS Research & Pete Frates Foundation. Lean Into the Unknown and Unleash Your Inner Misfit ...
Jan 04, 2025•45 min
In the wake of the recent tragedy in New Orleans, where 14 people were killed by an extremist that authorities are reporting was tied to ISIS, it would appear Americans need to hear stories of heroism and courage more than ever. This hour Dan asked listeners how they cherish America. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 03, 2025•44 min
In the wake of the recent tragedy in New Orleans, where 14 people were killed by an extremist that authorities are reporting was tied to ISIS, it would appear Americans need to hear stories of heroism and courage more than ever. Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles joined Dan to share historically significant true stories of American heroism from presidents, soldiers, astronauts, athletes, and a wide array of “everyday” citizens who have done extraordinary things! Ask Alexa to play...
Jan 03, 2025•43 min
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal, a measure aimed to temporarily shift the city’s property tax burden onto commercial real estate to prevent homeowners and landlords from seeing a spike in their tax bills in January, was defeated by the state Senate in December. How might have this proposal helped or hurt area businesses and residents? What can be done to ease some of the tax burden without bankrupting small businesses? MA State. Senator Nick Collins, who opposed the property tax...
Jan 03, 2025•42 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Martin Feehan - MassWildlife's Deer Biologist discussed New England’s deer population is skyrocketing. Here’s why that’s particularly a problem in Eastern Massachusetts. John Kelly, PhD - Professor of Psychology Endicott College brought us the psychology behind New Years Eve Resolutions. Matt Poepsel, PhD, Author, Veteran, Podcaster, & Boston College faculty member expands on...
Jan 03, 2025•42 min
Have you been hit with the bronchitis/laryngitis virus? Dan has, and it wasn’t pretty. What is this affliction that lingers for weeks? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 02, 2025•44 min
Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 02, 2025•43 min
Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 02, 2025•41 min
Dan discussed the New Orleans attack that occurred early New Years Day, killing 15 people. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joined him. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 02, 2025•37 min
Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: What better way to ring in the new year than with Las Vegas-based tribute artist “Big Elvis!?” Morgan and one of Time Magazine’s Top 10 Elvis Impersonators celebrated as the ball dropped and a new year began! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 01, 2025•43 min
Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation with Kenny Meyer, a celebrated broadcaster and producer, who has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities. This Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer discussed his work, life, and celebrities he’s met along the way! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 01, 2025•41 min
Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Kenny Meyer, a celebrated broadcaster and producer, has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities. Morgan talked with this Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer about his work, life, and celebrities he’s met along the way! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 01, 2025•43 min
