We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! New Additions to the Tanglewood 2025 Popular Artist Series Lineup! Our guest is Alex Speir, Director of Marketing and Audience Development at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s Trail Ambassadors to Guide Spring Hiking Series Through Region. Donna Williams - Blackstone Heritage Corridor Board Member joined Dan Rea. The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution: Ch...
Feb 21, 2025•39 min
The JFK Presidential Library in Boston temporarily closed Tuesday after some staff layoffs that came as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to downsize the federal workforce. The worker cuts started with probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection. Some federal agencies were warned that large workplace cuts would be coming. We discussed the impact of the Trump Administration’s move to cut thousands of federal workers. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRa...
Feb 20, 2025•41 min
The JFK Presidential Library in Boston temporarily closed Tuesday after some staff layoffs that came as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to downsize the federal workforce. The worker cuts started with probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection. Some federal agencies were warned that large workplace cuts would be coming. We discussed the impact of the Trump Administration’s move to cut thousands of federal workers. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRa...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min
Protesters gathered at Boston’s White Stadium to rally against the Franklin Park renovation project, a plan that includes tearing down the existing stadium to make way for a new facility, which will be used by a professional women’s soccer team and Boston Public Schools. The project has quickly become a key issue in this year’s Boston mayoral race with mayoral candidate Josh Kraft opposing the project, calling for an “immediate halt” on the demolition, whereas Mayor Wu supports the project. Josh...
Feb 20, 2025•38 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Mike Nelson - MassWildlife’s Invertebrate Zoologist discusses the 22 Species Added To Mass. Endangered Species List. Jamie Garabedian - MSPCA project manager brings us the Missed Connections Adoption Event- a heartwarming, fee-waived Adoption Event for dogs over the age of 1 year at all four of the MSPCA adoption centers and partner shelters. Vin Femia – Vice President of the Dul...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min
Elon Musk, billionaire and senior advisor to President Trump, is making political waves for his “involvement” or guidance for the Department of Government Efficiency. This week the White House put out a statement clarifying that Musk is not leading the department or it’s “cost-cutting efforts,” that rather Musk is an employee of the “White House Office.” This declaration comes after a lawsuit was filed by 14 states against Trump and Musk, claiming their efforts to cut government spending are unc...
Feb 19, 2025•42 min
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is under fire for alleged antisemitic learning materials on the Israel-Hamas war. The MA Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism gathered more than two dozen examples of materials distributed by the MTA that they said were problematic, presenting a one-sided viewpoint that appeared to be Pro-Palestinian in nature. MTA President Max Page was questioned during a special hearing to address the matter, in which he told members, the materials “emerged orga...
Feb 19, 2025•41 min
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is under fire for alleged antisemitic learning materials on the Israel-Hamas war. The MA Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism gathered more than two dozen examples of materials distributed by the MTA that they said were problematic, presenting a one-sided viewpoint that appeared to be Pro-Palestinian in nature. MTA President Max Page was questioned during a special hearing to address the matter, in which he told members, the materials “emerged orga...
Feb 19, 2025•40 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Mark Schieldrop - AAA Senior Spokesperson checked in to discuss a pedestrian safety crisis that worsens as fatalities rise. Kat O’Sullivan – Author of From Doubt to Do: Navigating Your Pathway to Possibility. John Egan - Content creator and marketer, author of The Stripped-Down Guide to Content Marketing says credit card debt is holding Americans back from estate planning. David ...
Feb 19, 2025•39 min
From snow, to sleet, to rain, to ice….New England has been battered lately with just about everything winter has to offer! Now, an arctic blast has set in with real feel temps around 5 degrees. Plus, power outages and accidents have been reported all over the state. Dan discussed further with callers! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Feb 18, 2025•43 min
From snow, to sleet, to rain, to ice….New England has been battered lately with just about everything winter has to offer! Now, an arctic blast has set in with real feel temps around 5 degrees. Plus, power outages and accidents have been reported all over the state. Dan checked in with AccuWeather and wants to know how you’re faring? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Feb 18, 2025•40 min
Elon Musk has been making global headlines as he oversees the Department of Government Efficiency and hunts for wasteful government spending. With the U.S. recently surpassing $36 trillion in debt, will DOGE’s efforts even make a dent? Joining Dan to discuss was Jeffrey Miron, Senior Lecturer and Dir. of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...
Feb 18, 2025•41 min
We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Guests this hour included: American Revolution Historian John L. Bell sharing the history of George Washington's time in Boston in honor of President's Day. Mass Audubon Raptor Specialist Norman Smith talking about the nesting of snowy owls on Duxbury Beach this winter. Chef Laura Klein, Instructor at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and Owner of Well Seasoned Coaching , talking about egg substi...
Feb 18, 2025•40 min
Crunch, crunch, crunch. Dan asked what’s been eating at you lately!? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Feb 15, 2025•41 min
On Valentine’s Day we celebrate our love for one another! Celebrity Photographer and Award-Winning Podcaster Kerry Brett has turned her dating bloopers into a touching book of self-discovery. Her 28-year photography career has included celebrities such as Bill Belichick, Conan O’Brien, Rachael Ray, and more! Brett shared excerpts from “Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love.” Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Da...
Feb 15, 2025•40 min
A slew of protesters gathered on Boston Common holding signs which read, “Stop the Coup” and “Stop Elon Musk Now.” Organizers from many different Massachusetts-based organizations expressed concerns over Elon Musk’s appointment to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Dan discussed. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Feb 15, 2025•39 min
We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Guests this hour included: Local Historian and Lecturer Anthony Sammarco, author of “Valentine’s Day Traditions in Boston,” discussing the history of Valentine's Day. Robert Siciliano, CEO of cybersecurity training company Protect Now , about the "Pig Butchering" scam. Lennart Baardman, Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations at Michigan Ross School of Business , on product freebies vs. disc...
Feb 15, 2025•39 min
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the city will remove a bus lane on Boylston Street in Bay Back, after neighborhood opposition. The mayor is also calling for a "review of what has been installed over the last fifteen years and adjust or redesign what has not been functioning well". Is a reassessment of Boston streets long overdue? What infrastructure changes do you think are most needed in Boston? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknig...
Feb 14, 2025•41 min
Now that it’s officially tax season, are you ready to get your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to answer all your tax related questions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Feb 14, 2025•41 min
Now that it’s officially tax season, are you ready to get your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to answer all your tax related questions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Feb 14, 2025•40 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Endicott College Celebrates Student Hockey Athlete & Stroke Survivor Jack Smiley’s Return to Ice during Senior Day. With Jack Smiley & Coach R.J. Tolan. Carolyn Sharp's "Fire It Up" book event on Feb. 15th at the Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport. Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Feb. 14th. With Mark Anastasio, Coolidge Corner Theat...
Feb 14, 2025•39 min
It appears Trump is making a lot of moves on the international stage. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release all the remaining hostages by this Saturday or “all hell is going to break loose.” In addition, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, in which Putin agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine. This comes after the release of U.S. detainee Mark Fogel was released from R...
Feb 13, 2025•41 min
It appears Trump is making a lot of moves on the international stage. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release all the remaining hostages by this Saturday or “all hell is going to break loose.” In addition, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, in which Putin agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine. This comes after the release of U.S. detainee Mark Fogel was released from R...
Feb 13, 2025•50 min
In recent years there has been a real push to prepare students for the real world by teaching basic finance such as managing debt and credit cards, saving money, and balancing a budget. While it’s not mandated in Massachusetts that students take a financial literacy class, there are a handful of schools offering it, such as Westwood High School, where the class is mandatory to graduate. Westwood High School Principal Amy Davenport and Financial Literacy Teacher Brianne Mehigan joined Dan to disc...
Feb 13, 2025•30 min
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau Boston has warnings on the top Valentine’s Day scams. Bill Dendy – CPA and Financial Strategist with Raymond James discusses President Trump's orders to the Treasury to stop minting pennies because they “literally cost us more than 2 cents”. Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter shares Boston's most romantic s...
Feb 13, 2025•39 min
There is ongoing controversary over the Trump Administration’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). On Trump’s first day in office, he implemented a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance. There have been allegations about some of the USAID spending. Dan broke down the facts and heard your take on how much the U.S. should be involved in foreign aid. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...
Feb 12, 2025•41 min
Massachusetts’ highest court rejected Karen Read’s defense bid to drop two of the charges against Read: second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The push to drop two of Read’s charges came after Read’s defense argued that five jurors from the first trial later said they were deadlocked only on the manslaughter count, that the jurors unanimously agreed she wasn’t guilty on the charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene....
Feb 12, 2025•41 min
Massachusetts’ highest court rejected Karen Read’s defense bid to drop two of the charges against Read: second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The push to drop two of Read’s charges came after Read’s defense argued that five jurors from the first trial later said they were deadlocked only on the manslaughter count, that the jurors unanimously agreed she wasn’t guilty on the charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene....
Feb 12, 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! There is a High Incidence of Scams Happening on Social Media - Tips to Help Protect You and Your Loved Ones from these Costly Schemes with Farnoosh Torabi, a Financial Expert. Licensed Pilot and psychotherapist Dr. Michaela Johnson addresses a surge in Fear Surrounding Air Travel in Light of Recent Tragedies - what consumers can do to help alleviate their fears. Scientists say th...
Feb 12, 2025•39 min
In the 59th Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Was the football game better or worse than you expected? More happened than just football at the event. President Trump made an appearance at the game, making him the first sitting President to attend a Super Bowl. Halftime performer Kendrick Lamar took a major dig at Drake during his performance. Taylor Swift seemingly got booed by the crowd…Then of course there were the commercials. Dan sought your reaction...
Feb 11, 2025•42 min
