Morgan White Jr. Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Monday was Inauguration Day! We welcomed our 47th president into office, and what better way to celebrate than to chat about America's most patriotic national parks! Morgan talked with National Park Ranger Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau about places like Mount Rushmore, Federal Hall National Memorial, Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and more! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to Nig...
Jan 21, 2025•39 min
Morgan White Jr. Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Enter the world of special effects as Morgan chatted with Gary King, a second-generation SFX artist who’s been working in movies before CGI was even a concept! His credits include Commando, Terminator 2, Patriot Games, The Crucible, Alien: Resurrection, Godzilla, and more! Don't miss this fascinating hour! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!...
Jan 21, 2025•40 min
Morgan White Jr. Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: We got some snow Sunday night, but overall, it’s been a pretty mild winter here in Massachusetts…but what has the rest of the country experienced? Are we in for more snow anytime soon? CBS News Boston Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff joined to talk about all things weather! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 21, 2025•39 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Gary Tanguay asked the listeners for their thoughts on the current state of America. Good, bad, or ugly...everyone shared their opinions! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 18, 2025•43 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea With new head coach Mike Vrabel leading the New England Patriots next season, do you think we have a good chance of making the playoffs? Tanya Ray Fox, sportswriter and reporter for Fox Sports, joined Gary to talk football and what Pats fans are hoping for next season! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 18, 2025•41 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Actress Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against fellow actor Justin Baldoni for alleged sexual harassment on the set of “It Ends With Us.” Shortly after, Baldoni countersued Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds for defamation and extortion, claiming the couple “destroyed his reputation with false allegations of sexual harassment.” Entertainment reporter Cooper Lawrence joined Gary to discuss the ongoing feud! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadi...
Jan 18, 2025•41 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. What does this mean and what’s next? New users won’t be able to download the app and updates won’t be available, which will eventually render the app unworkable. Joe Luppino-Esposito, Deputy Legal Policy Director, and Federal Policy Chief for the Pacific Legal Foundation, joined Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadi...
Jan 18, 2025•39 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea We are under a week away from President-Elect Donald Trump returning to the White House and a changing of the guard in Washington, D.C. Trump will be inheriting a continuing natural disaster (the L.A. wildfires) to deal with on day one, among other issues. Political junkie and Emmy-award winning producer, writer, and comedian Sam Mettler, joined Gary to discuss the transition of Administrations and more! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRa...
Jan 17, 2025•44 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Former pro baseball catcher and longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90. Uecker had a 70-year career in baseball, making his MLB debut in 1962 and later after his retirement as a player, became a sportscaster for the Milwaukee Brewers starting in 1971 till just prior to his death. Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joined Gary to discuss the life and career of Bob Uecker. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadi...
Jan 17, 2025•19 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Torey Champagne joined Gary to talk about some TV shows and Movies they've been watching lately. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 17, 2025•24 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Are the pipelines drying up in the teaching profession? A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute and the Center for Economic and Policy Research found that the pay penalty for teachers, the regression-adjusted gap between the weekly wages of teachers and college graduates working in other professions, grew to a record 26.6% in 2023. Kara Miller, Boston Globe correspondent joined Gary to discuss the future of teaching. Ask Alexa to play WB...
Jan 17, 2025•43 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea The big sports story this past week was the New England Patriots hiring former NFL linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion, Mike Vrabel as the Pats new head coach. Albert Breer, sportswriter for Sports Illustrated joined Gary to discuss the future of the Patriots. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 17, 2025•19 min
Gary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea We’ve seen some wacky weather across the U.S. over the last six months. There’s been devastating flooding down in the Carolinas last September due to Hurricane Helene and flooding in Florida due to Hurricane Milton this past October. Massachusetts had a severe drought this past Fall. Now high winds have been escalating the ongoing L.A. County wildfires. What’s going on? Meteorologists Matt and Danielle Noyes joined Gary to discuss! Ask Alexa to pla...
Jan 17, 2025•23 min
President Joe Biden delivered remarks from the Oval Office, outlining his achievements while serving as our 46th president. In this final address, Biden shared highlights his administration’s work in growing the jobs market, lowering prescription drug costs, and developing clean energy policies. And - Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire which pauses fighting in Gaza and leads to a phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The deal begins Sunday and Hamas is expected to release 33 ...
Jan 16, 2025•42 min
President Joe Biden delivered remarks from the Oval Office, outlining his achievements while serving as our 46th president. In this final address, Biden shared highlights his administration’s work in growing the jobs market, lowering prescription drug costs, and developing clean energy policies. And - Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire which pauses fighting in Gaza and leads to a phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The deal begins Sunday and Hamas is expected to release 33 ...
Jan 16, 2025•40 min
President Joe Biden delivered remarks from the Oval Office, outlining his achievements while serving as our 46th president. In this final address, Biden shared highlights his administration’s work in growing the jobs market, lowering prescription drug costs, and developing clean energy policies. And - Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire which pauses fighting in Gaza and leads to a phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The deal begins Sunday and Hamas is expected to release 33 ...
Jan 16, 2025•40 min
President Joe Biden delivered remarks from the Oval Office, outlining his achievements while serving as our 46th president. In this final address, Biden shared highlights his administration’s work in growing the jobs market, lowering prescription drug costs, and developing clean energy policies. And - Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire which pauses fighting in Gaza and leads to a phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The deal begins Sunday and Hamas is expected to release 33 ...
Jan 16, 2025•29 min
The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to require warning labels that inform consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer. Other known cancer-causing products such as cigarettes have cancer warning labels and yet that appears to not deter smokers out there. Would warning labels on alcohol sway you from purchasing? Are we getting carried away with all the warning labels out there and are they even that preventative? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRa...
Jan 15, 2025•41 min
Continued conversation about how grocery stores and other retailers are not just locking up the expensive items anymore. They're also locking up everyday essentials like toothpaste and deodorant in an effort to curb shoplifting. Have you experienced this and has it changed the way you shop? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 15, 2025•40 min
Have you been to your local grocery store or retailer lately and found some of the items you need locked up? Apparently, more stores are locking up not only expensive items but everyday essentials like toothpaste and deodorant in an effort to curb shoplifting. Have you experienced this and has it changed the way you shop? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 15, 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! Are you always interrupting others? You’re not alone! Tips for interrupting people less often with Meredith Goldstein – Boston Globe Columnist. GOP Lawmakers Outline Extensive Reforms to Address Migrant Crisis. Rep. Paul Frost checked in with Dan. Why is January the busiest month of the year for divorce attorneys? We found out from Sharon Ramage - Divorce Attorney. Fat, Stressed,...
Jan 15, 2025•39 min
With one week until the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Dan wants to know if his listeners are Optimistic or Pessimistic. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 14, 2025•42 min
While Massachusetts has landed among the top states for outmigration over the last couple of years, the good news is that the pace that which people are leaving is slowing down. The latest federal migration report from the US Census Bureau shows that outmigration in the Commonwealth has slowed and returned to prepandemic levels. Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto joined Dan to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM...
Jan 14, 2025•43 min
For many students, furthering their education by attending college to earn an advanced degree, is not always the most affordable option, especially given the current level of inflation. UMass announced their tuition prices will be going up to keep pace with inflation. We discussed quality education amidst rising costs and how colleges/universities are balancing financial needs with students’ needs. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights Fr...
Jan 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! Massachusetts Republican Party Reelects Amy Carnevale As Chairperson. Amy Carnevale checked in with Dan. Daniel Valez, Spokesman for TSA New England says the deadline (May 7, 2025) for the REAL ID is fast approaching! Are you ready? If you don’t have a REAL ID, what do you need to board a plane flying domestically? Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch reacted to ruling by The Massachusetts D...
Jan 14, 2025•40 min
For this 20th hour, Dan asked listeners what sort of topics they'd like hear about on NightSide in 2025! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 11, 2025•44 min
A series of deadly wildfires broke out earlier this week in Los Angeles, decimating neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades and Eaton. At least 10,000 structures have been destroyed, including homes, schools, and local businesses. What would you do if wildfires such as in L.A. ever happened here? How do you handle the magnitude of such a tragedy? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 11, 2025•42 min
A series of deadly wildfires broke out earlier this week in Los Angeles, decimating neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades and Eaton. At least 10,000 structures have been destroyed, including homes, schools, and local businesses. What would you do if wildfires such as in L.A. ever happened here? How do you handle the magnitude of such a tragedy? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
Jan 11, 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! Mark Miller – Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation discussed the SCOTUS Showdown: TikTok’s Future Hangs in the Balance. Is the bird flu on the rise? One person dead. What is the bird flu? How do you contract it? What are the symptoms & how can you stay safe? With guest Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes - Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. ...
Jan 11, 2025•39 min
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•43 min
