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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April 27, 2024 • 39 mins
Every now and then between now and the election, Dan conducts a "snap poll" to see where Nightside listeners stand.
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April 27, 2024 • 39 mins
According to an AARP survey, 1 in 4 U.S. adults aged 50 or older, who are not yet retired, expect to never retire! The higher cost of living is one of the main reasons why people are unable to save for retirement. In addition, a looming issue that will affect Americans' ability to retire is the financial health of Social Security and Medicare. Do you think you’ll be able to retire? Why or why not?
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April 27, 2024 • 40 mins
The town of Marshfield joins a growing number of other communities in Massachusetts that have rejected the state’s MBTA Communities Act. The Act is MA’s answer to their housing crisis by requiring cities and towns near public transit, build multifamily housing adjacent to transit. Marshfield has until the end of 2024 to comply or risk losing state funding. We hear from Marshfield residents who share their thoughts.
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April 27, 2024 • 39 mins
We begin the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Excitement mounts among soccer fans for Messi’s New England appearance, with Frank Dell’Apa – Globe Sports Correspondent.
How much is tipflation costing Americans every year? Americans spend nearly $500 a year tipping more than they’d like to, according to new research. Nick Neonakis – franchise expert from t...
Excitement mounts among soccer fans for Messi’s New England appearance, with Frank Dell’Apa – Globe Sports Correspondent.
How much is tipflation costing Americans every year? Americans spend nearly $500 a year tipping more than they’d like to, according to new research. Nick Neonakis – franchise expert from t...
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April 26, 2024 • 42 mins
The SCOTUS heard arguments about Presidential immunity. Dan discussed the latest news regarding the topic and took your calls.
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April 26, 2024 • 40 mins
It’s Springtime and with the warmer weather comes one downside…the ticks are back! Deer ticks are known to carry Lyme Disease so if you’re planning to go hiking or doing any outdoor activities in wooded areas anytime soon, you’ll want to be aware of ticks. Tick Man Dan answered all the listeners' questions about ticks!
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April 26, 2024 • 39 mins
Boston Police forcibly removed the pro-Palestinian encampments that were stationed along a public walkway near Emerson College in Boston. About 100 protesters were arrested. Boston Police and Fire warned the protesters in advance that their encampments were in violation of city ordinances that ban unlawful camping.
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April 26, 2024 • 43 mins
We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Actor Kevin Daniels talked about his new movie, "Not Another Church Movie" coming out in May.
Andrew Zaleski says restoring sight is possible now with optogenetics.
Is your car seat installed correctly? With Anthony LaRosa – Police Officer and certified child safety car seat technician.
Julie Roy, "The Multi-M...
Actor Kevin Daniels talked about his new movie, "Not Another Church Movie" coming out in May.
Andrew Zaleski says restoring sight is possible now with optogenetics.
Is your car seat installed correctly? With Anthony LaRosa – Police Officer and certified child safety car seat technician.
Julie Roy, "The Multi-M...
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April 25, 2024 • 40 mins
We wrap up the discussion on mental health, then a continuation on last night's topic about several pro-Palestinian student groups at college campuses including MIT, Columbia, Emerson, and Tufts that have set up encampments with tents as a form of protest of the war in Gaza. Students are calling for college officials to support a ceasefire in Gaza and put an end to institutions that support Israel.
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April 25, 2024 • 39 mins
In 2022, 23.1% of U.S. adults (59.3 million) experienced a mental health condition. Yet, medical professionals are still trying to expel the negative stigma associated with mental illness. Experts like Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, a Columbia University professor, and renowned psychiatrist, has been trying to change how our society perceives and provides health care for behavioral brain disorders. Lieberman joined us to discuss the root c...
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April 25, 2024 • 39 mins
Last weekend, Back Bay residents in Boston were left stunned when an organized group took to drag racing, wrong-way driving, and doing burnouts in the neighborhood streets. At least 40 people and 15 vehicles were involved. Police said they received about 30 calls via 911 relating to the incident. Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan joined Dan to discuss.
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April 25, 2024 • 36 mins
We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Mike King with Combat Vets Motorcycle Association 2024 Glen's Run.
WBZ NewsRadio's Jay Willet warns of Black Bear Sightings in Wrentham & Ayer!
Justin Greene and Minis With A Misson – Event at Senior Center in Newton that features Mini Horses and Mini Donkeys to bring joy to seniors.
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Mike King with Combat Vets Motorcycle Association 2024 Glen's Run.
WBZ NewsRadio's Jay Willet warns of Black Bear Sightings in Wrentham & Ayer!
Justin Greene and Minis With A Misson – Event at Senior Center in Newton that features Mini Horses and Mini Donkeys to bring joy to seniors.
1 in 3 Massachusetts hou...
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April 24, 2024 • 40 mins
Several pro-Palestinian student groups at college campuses including MIT, Columbia, Emerson, and Tufts have set up encampments with tents as a form of protest of the war in Gaza. Students are calling for college officials to support a ceasefire in Gaza and put an end to institutions that support Israel. We heard your thoughts.
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April 24, 2024 • 39 mins
Coastal erosion has been a growing problem for some MA communities like Salisbury and Plum Island. This year, Salisbury Beach residents spent $600k out of pocket and trucked in 15,000 tons of sand for protective dunes only for half of it to be washed away in the last month. Plum Island has also been facing extreme erosion in the last couple of years, seeing some of their homes get destroyed by the ocean. We heard from you.
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April 24, 2024 • 38 mins
Coastal erosion has been a growing problem for some MA communities like Salisbury and Plum Island. This year, Salisbury Beach residents spent $600k out of pocket and trucked in 15,000 tons of sand for protective dunes. Contrary to initial reports, a large portion of the sand deployed by local residents last month remains in the beach’s littoral system, and it once again provided valuable protection during this storm. That sand, how...
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April 24, 2024 • 38 mins
We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
First up, Dr. George Koob says more women are dying from excessive alcohol consumption.
Next, Are things truly different for the Celtics this year? With Boston Globe Sports writer Chad Finn.
Then, Attorney Phil Tracy joined Dan to discuss former President Trump’s Hush Money Trial.
And finally, An update on the ...
First up, Dr. George Koob says more women are dying from excessive alcohol consumption.
Next, Are things truly different for the Celtics this year? With Boston Globe Sports writer Chad Finn.
Then, Attorney Phil Tracy joined Dan to discuss former President Trump’s Hush Money Trial.
And finally, An update on the ...
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April 23, 2024 • 41 mins
While marijuana is legal in Maine, police have unearthed a vast number of illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized criminal networks. According to federal law enforcement, there are roughly about 100 illicit grow operations in Maine. NightSide has been following the story since the beginning of it’s first reporting. We heard your reaction.
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April 23, 2024 • 40 mins
While marijuana is legal in Maine, police have unearthed a vast number of illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized criminal networks. According to federal law enforcement, there are roughly about 100 illicit grow operations in Maine. NightSide has been following the story since the beginning of it’s first reporting. We dove into the latest on this investigation with Derek Maltz former Director of DEA’s Special Operations Divis...
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April 23, 2024 • 36 mins
A proposal was floated last week by Bay State Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt about adding tolls to the state’s borders as a way to fund transit systems throughout Massachusetts. The idea was met with backlash including backlash from NH Gov. Chris Sununu, who did not take too kindly to the idea saying it was another way to “unnecessarily take your money.” MA Gov. Maura Healey made a statement today saying she is not pr...
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April 23, 2024 • 37 mins
We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
First up, Joe Biden Returns as Betting Favorite to win in 2024 with Leon Blackman.
Courtney Stano is a nurse in need of a kidney donation – April is Donate Life Month.
Aidan Charron, Director of End Plastic Initiatives at EarthDay.Org joined Dan to discuss Earth Day 2024.
And this 51-year-old amputee swings f...
First up, Joe Biden Returns as Betting Favorite to win in 2024 with Leon Blackman.
Courtney Stano is a nurse in need of a kidney donation – April is Donate Life Month.
Aidan Charron, Director of End Plastic Initiatives at EarthDay.Org joined Dan to discuss Earth Day 2024.
And this 51-year-old amputee swings f...
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