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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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Episodes

Distinctive Catering

Morgan White Jr. filled in for Dan! It’s party season! Perhaps it’s your turn to host the holiday get-together? Who can you trust to deliver all the goods? Morgan welcomed Bob and Donna Jenks from Midway Restaurant to chat about how to host the perfect party! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 30, 202438 min

Men of Action - Part 2

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! Continued conversation with award-winning writer, editor, and book doctor, Ed Robertson and his newest book about four classic television series that helped define the TV landscape as we know it today; The Untouchables , Run for Your Life , The Magician and Harry O . Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 29, 202442 min

Men of Action - Part 1

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! From award-winning writer, editor, and book doctor, Ed Robertson, comes a book about four classic television series that helped define the TV landscape as we know it today. Morgan chatted with Robertson about The Untouchables , Run for Your Life , The Magician and Harry O . Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 29, 202442 min

The Holiday Blues

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! The holiday season is in full swing, and for many, that means visiting and partying with family and friends. It’s a joyous time of year, although not for all. Those with a smaller social circle may find themselves isolated or disconnected. Educational psychologist Dr. Ronda Goodale joined Morgan to chat about how to combat those holiday blues. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...

Nov 29, 202441 min

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! It’s almost time to sit down with your child’s teacher for an update on their progress. Are you asking the right questions? Morgan spoke with Teacher Terri who outlined what you should be asking the educators. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 29, 202437 min

Memorable Music Moments

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! We’ve all experienced it…those live concerts where the energy is high, and the music is loud! Music influences our lives in so many ways…from our mood to our physical being. Morgan asked what your most memorable concert experience was and what made it so special? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 28, 202442 min

The Norm Nathan Show

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! If you’re a long-time listener of WBZ NewsRadio, then Norm is no stranger to you. He graced the airwaves for many years from the plush, yet not overly ostentatious studio on Soldiers Field Rd. Sonja Nathan Bradstreet chatted candidly about her dad’s lengthy career. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 28, 202441 min

Options For Defense

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! As crime rates go up, so does the interest in self-protection. Boston entrepreneur Bryan Ganz has a less-lethal tool you may be interested in. His “paintball gun on steroids” fires projectiles designed to either hurt or incapacitate an offender. Ganz joined Morgan with the details. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 28, 202440 min

Fierce Females on TV

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan! History is full of women who have broken the mold and have been trailblazers in medicine, racial and gender equality, space exploration, and more. Growing up, which female character on television did you admire most for her strength, courage, and intelligence? Jordan Rich joined the conversation! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 28, 202441 min

What Are You Thankful For?

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: With being days away from Thanksgiving, Gary asks the listeners what they are most thankful for this year. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 27, 202443 min

The Dark Side of AI

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Do you trust Artificial Intelligence? The emergence of AI in our culture has been beneficial for a variety of reasons but what happens when there is a potentially harmful error with AI? One recent example includes a student using Google's AI chatbot Gemini for homework help on the topic of challenges and solutions for aging adults. At the end of the conversation, the chatbot told the “human” to “please die.” How rare are AI errors and would one bad AI custome...

Nov 27, 202420 min

The Celtics This Season

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Coming off a Championship last season, the Celtics look to pave the way for another victory. How has the season been going so far? Point guard Payton Pritchard logged 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals during Monday night’s win over the Clippers. Do you think Pritchard is a strong contender for the Sixth Man of the Year? Sportswriter Jackson Tolliver checked in with Gary! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSid...

Nov 27, 202421 min

What’s “Poppin”?

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: What’s the latest in pop/entertainment news? What upcoming movies are set to hit the theaters this holiday season and into the new year? Talent Manager at WSM Agency, Amelia Kennedy joined Gary to discuss all things entertainment! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 27, 202442 min

Diving into Holiday Movies!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide: Have you already started getting into the holiday spirit by watching some Christmas or holiday movies? What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Drew Yanno, attorney turned screenwriter, joined Gary to discuss the best holiday movies to check out this year! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 27, 202439 min

A Potpourri of Politics

Gary Tanguay Filled in on NightSide with Dan Rea President Elect Donald Trump has now filled his core cabinet positions. The Senate still must confirm many of the picks. Notably some of the positions that have drawn the most feedback have been RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary, Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, and Pam Bondi as Attorney General. Sam Mettler, political junkie and Emmy-award winning producer, writer and comedian checked in with Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ ...

Nov 26, 202441 min

Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

Gary Tanguay Filled in on NightSide with Dan Rea How are you getting ready to prepare your Thanksgiving meal this year? Are you going to be trying some non-traditional Thanksgiving recipes? Andy Gresh joined Gary to talk sports and how to fry a turkey! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 26, 202441 min

Patriots Talk

Gary Tanguay Filled in on NightSide with Dan Rea In week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots 34 to 15 in Miami. It was a rough game for Pats Nation to say the least, a game that comes during an already losing season for the Pats so far. Can the Patriots get any worse? Sportswriter Paul Perillo joined Gary to discuss the Patriots and their season thus far! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights Fr...

Nov 26, 202441 min

Why Women Voted for Trump

Gary Tanguay Filled in on NightSide with Dan Rea. In the wake of the 2024 presidential election in which Donald Trump took home the victory, many are questioning why a large chunk of women voted for Donald Trump. The exit polls show that overall roughly 46% of women voted for Trump. Why do you think that is? What is it that Trump campaigned on, that resonated with female voters? WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller as well as political analyst Anthony Russo joined Gary to discuss. Ask Alexa to pl...

Nov 26, 202442 min

20th Hour - What is Your Go-To Supermarket?

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Dan asked the listeners what their favorite grocery store is and why. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Nov 23, 202443 min

JFK Assassination - Part 2

Sixty-one years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. That tragedy still haunts America today. In 2022, the Biden Administration released more than 13k records on the assassination. More than 3,000 records remain unreleased or are redacted. During President Elect Donald Trump’s campaign, he pledged to release the remaining files. Do you think the remaining JFK assassination files should be released? Tom Samoluk, former Deputy Director of the President John F. Kennedy ...

Nov 23, 202436 min

JFK Assassination - Part 1

Sixty-one years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. That tragedy still haunts America today. In 2022, the Biden Administration released more than 13k records on the assassination. More than 3,000 records remain unreleased or are redacted. During President Elect Donald Trump’s campaign, he pledged to release the remaining files. Do you think the remaining JFK assassination files should be released? Tom Samoluk, former Deputy Director of the President John F. Kennedy ...

Nov 23, 202440 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! Researchers are working to identify early signs that a dog is cut out to be a working canine. Brian Hare - professor of evolutionary anthropology and psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center joined Dan Rea. Let’s Rock Cancer! A Rockin’ Night to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Cancer Care Equity Program with the event or...

Nov 23, 202439 min

Matt Gaetz Withdraws As AG Nominee - Part 2

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Who do you think will lead the U.S. Department of Justice? (...

Nov 22, 202439 min

Matt Gaetz Withdraws As AG Nominee - Part 1

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Who do you think will lead the U.S. Department of Justice? (...

Nov 22, 202440 min

The Latest at the MBTA

Back in 2023, during a changing of the guard at the MBTA, general manager Phil Eng set a plan in motion to eliminate 191 subway speed restrictions or slow zones by the end of 2024. Flash forward to now, as we near the end of 2024, there are currently only four remaining speed restrictions. However, the MBTA released a report today saying come next Monday, there will be no more Red Line slow zones. Brian Kane, the Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board joined us to discuss the latest at th...

Nov 22, 202439 min

NightSide News Update

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we thought you need to know about! Worcester Man to Embark on Four-Day, 154-mile Run Across MA to Support Hospitalized Children During Holidays. Our first guest was Dave Filar - 33-year-old diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in fifth grade - is a footwear designer known for his work with The Museum of Fine Arts, David Ortiz’s Children’s Fund, and Shawn Thornton’s Foundation. Veteran Suicide rate emphasizes the impor...

Nov 22, 202439 min

Trump's Hush Money Case in The Wake of The Election

Donald Trump’s defense attorneys are pushing for the judge who presided over his New York hush money trial and conviction to throw out the case, saying it would be "uniquely destabilizing to the country". Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office oppose a dismissal of the case and are open to pausing the case for the four years Trump is in office. Should Trump’s hush money case be dismissed or postponed?

Nov 21, 202442 min

Strikes Continue... Part 2

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students? *The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. Al...

Nov 21, 202440 min

Strikes Continue...Part 1

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students? *The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. Al...

Nov 21, 202441 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! 8:05PM: Dr. Mark Longsjo – Licensed social worker & Program Director at McLean Hospital - 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their conditions worsened around the holidays. 8:15PM: Zoya Sattar - USDA Food Safety Specialist - Tools to reduce risk of listeria and foodborne illness during the holidays: How to properly dethaw a turkey, storing leftovers safe...

Nov 21, 202439 min
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