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
Episodes
For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Dan asked listeners about their future and where they plan to retire if they plan to retire anywhere.
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Many health experts say that freedom of expression of oneself is good for public health and personal wellbeing. However, today as much as 84% of Americans believe that self-censorship due to the fear of retaliation (like cancel culture, job termination, ostracization) is a "very serious" or "somewhat serious" problem. Do you feel comfortable speaking your mind freely today? We were joined by Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychol...
We talked about the United States’ war on terror and its complicated history of military engagements against unconventional forces dating back well over a century. Nichols Professor Mike Neagle joined us to chat about his book, "Chasing Bandits", which examines the contemporary war on terror through a wider historical lens. We dug in deeper to how the U.S. has and is tackling the war on terror, different approaches by differe...
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 talked about a couple of old Christmas Tree Shops signs that will be auctioned off for a good cause!
Veterans Eat Free! Tuscan Brands Serves over 30,000 Veterans for Veterans Day!
Guest: Chris LaBella – VP of Operations for Tuscan Brands
Old Christmas Tree Shops signs t...
With the government shutdown, impacts to the American public include airline travelers as cutbacks at airports increase. Are you planning on traveling in the near future? Dan wants to know.
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On Monday evening we discussed how Centerfields, Boston, one of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, is looking to move from its current location to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. The idea has been met with some pushbacks from both residents and businesses. Nick Defilippo, the General Manager of Centerfolds Boston, stopped by to discuss this!
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We discussed what one local cyclist and journalist in Boston calls, the now, “congested mass of mechanization” in Boston’s bike lanes. While Mayor Wu and the city of Boston created space for cyclists in Boston, that space seems to be overcrowded with motorized vehicles like e-bikes, mopeds, and electric shooters (many of which are used for food delivery). Paul Basken is a local writer, journalist and cyclist who b...
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
N.H. investigators asking witnesses to 1989 disappearance to come forward
Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter
From the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet, Cdr. Frank Weisser, USN, conveys the lessons he learned flying as the Lead Solo for the Blue Angels,&nbs...
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
A new study ranks Massachusetts the best place to start a family!
Guest: Kelli David - Client Director of Ivy Surrogacy, the company that conducted the study
The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life.
Guest: Dr. Majid Fotuhi&...
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Ride the 2026 Pan Mass Challenge Winter Cycle! It will take place on January 31, 2026, at Fenway Park!
Guest: Katie Iwanowicz - Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for the Pan-Mass Challenge
CAN I SAY THAT? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly.
Guest: Dr. Chloe Carmichae...
One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a main road in your town or neighborhoo...
Sunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America’s relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well!
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Sunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America’s relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well!
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One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a main road in your town or neighborhoo...
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