Join Dan on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 for brunch from 11-1 at Neroli's Ristorante - 282 Washington Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Bill and Bo Winiker will be there providing great music to go with the great food! For Reservations, call 781-375-2594. Please request to be seated in the "Dan Rea Section." Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Dan discussed Columbia University's Graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and deportation for pro-Palistinain demonstrations. He is currently still in custody. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire made the announcement that she will not seek reelection for her senate seat, essentially turning NH into a battleground state for the Senate in 2026. Can the Republicans reclaim a seat in NH furthering their majority in the Senate or will the Democrats defend that seat? Who do you think will and should run for that seat in NH? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!...
Roughly five years ago the world shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic. Years later some are still struggling with what is called “Long Covid,” which is a collection of symptoms that last three months or longer after your first Covid symptoms. What is the prevalence and risk factors of Long Covid? What are some of the symptoms? Julie Sullivan, the Program Manager of the COVID Recovery Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital joined us to discuss treatments, what you need to know and how to protec...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Mass. Dems look for their Trump-era message - searching for a path forward following their 2024 election losses… Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan. NFL Free Agency Moves – What’s next for the Patriots in free agency? Chris Price – Boston Globe Sportswriter stopped by to discuss it with Dan. 50 New England sayings & slang, explained! Some of the unique, q...
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
David Urban, the newest board member for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and political commentator for CNN, joined Dan to discuss a variety of political key issues playing out in D.C. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Families! With Alex Kwanten - Managing Editor of the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. $5,000 Scholarships for Students wanting a Career as an Automotive Technician - Experts predict a shortage of 417,000 auto technicians by 2028. Alex Shelton - Ford Philanthropy’s Manager, Education for the Future of Work explained. Col...
The stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
The stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
There is a new alliance (The Mass Opportunity Alliance) of business leaders in Massachusetts that have formed to make Massachusetts a more competitive state nationally. Christopher Anderson, the President of the MOA, joined us to explain how business organizations from many sectors can work together to improve our economy in MA and help stop the concerning trend of outmigration in the Commonwealth. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 pr...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Dr. Shelby Harris - Sleep psychologist explains why sleep gets more difficult as you age and expert tips to help. Bruins trade captain Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Brandon Carlo! Brian Antonelli – WBZ NewsRadio Sports Reporter checked in. What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife? Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tu...
This weekend we all spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. There has been much debate in recent years over getting rid of a national time change. This week, President Trump said ending daylight saving time has become a "50/50 issue." For the 20th hour of the show this week, Dan asked you for your thoughts on whether DST should stay or go!
Do you have 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? Dan spoke with CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, and he answered all your tax-related questions for a second hour! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Do you have 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? Dan spoke with CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, and he answered all your tax-related questions in the 9pm hour! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening we discussed a recent study that finds swearing is linked to increased pain tolerance and strength! We first spoke with Dr. Leigh Richardson, PhD in Psychology and the founder of the Brain Performance Center in Dallas and professional counselor on a new study that swearing is linked to pain tolerance and strength. Cristina LePort- Cardiologist...
The Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves for promising huge cuts in federal bureaucracy. Part of DOGE's initiative has been asking all federal employees to justify their jobs/responsibilities by telling them about their accomplishments in the past week...This has also applied to critical medical volunteers who are only called during national disasters or emergencies. Is the DOGE initiative/crack down and cuts in federal bureaucracy going t...
The Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves for promising huge cuts in federal bureaucracy. Part of DOGE's initiative has been asking all federal employees to justify their jobs/responsibilities by telling them about their accomplishments in the past week...This has also applied to critical medical volunteers who are only called during national disasters or emergencies. Is the DOGE initiative/crack down and cuts in federal bureaucracy going t...
In recent months there has been a battle between State Auditor Diana DiZoglio and state legislators over efforts to audit the state legislature. Despite an overwhelming number of MA residents, roughly 71%, who approved Question 1 last Fall, which asked if the state auditor should be able to audit the state legislature, Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano opposes the audit and says DiZoglio has turned this into a “political audit”. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined us to discuss her efforts...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The share of patients experiencing long waits in Massachusetts emergency departments remains elevated, according to new state research by the Health Policy Commission. Dr. Laura Nasuti – Health Policy Comm. Director of Research and Analytics joined Dan. “Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn”-A Live Theatrical Event Coming to the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on March 23rd! With Dr. Scot...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on t...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on t...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on t...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Comedian T.J. Miller brings his Crowd Sorcerer Tour to the Comedy Connection in East Providence, RI on Friday March 7th & Saturday March 8th! T.J. Miller checked in! National Ladder Safety Month This Month! Mike Van Bree - director of product safety and engineering with a major U.S. ladder manufacturer discussed it with Dan. The real concern when it comes to black plastics (w...
What did you make of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress? Were you pleased or disappointed in the speech? Dan recapped the speech, gave his opinion, and graded the President’s speech. At a time when it appears the political winds have shifted against Trump, did his speech help or hurt him? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
WBZ NewsRadio brought you live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress! Here is the Democratic response, right here on WBZ NewsRadio! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
WBZ NewsRadio brought live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress! Here is Trump’s speech to Congress right here on WBZ NewsRadio! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. The speech comes on the heels of an Oval Office dust up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and at a time many are concerned about the stock market after Monday’s stock market drop that occurred shortly after Trump announced his new U.S. tariffs. What will Trump's speech to Congress entail? Is there anything you'd like to see Trump hit on during his speech? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ N...
Over the weekend, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We assessed and discussed public s...
