NightSide With Dan Rea

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

February 2, 2026 42 mins

Over the weekend, President Trump made some comments saying, federal agents won’t intervene during ICE protests in Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, L.A., and others unless they are asked to do so. This comes in the wake of intense ICE protests happening not just in Minneapolis where multiple deaths occurred but across the country. Dan asked the question, should ICE go into cities where they are not welcome? What a...

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Over the weekend, President Trump made some comments saying, federal agents won’t intervene during ICE protests in Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, L.A., and others unless they are asked to do so. This comes in the wake of intense ICE protests happening not just in Minneapolis where multiple deaths occurred but across the country. Dan asked the question, should ICE go into cities where they are not welcome? What a...

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February 2, 2026 40 mins

On the morning of June 27, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared from Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts, shortly after her mother had dropped her off at her summer lifeguard job. It was not until 2003 that Molly’s remains were discovered in a wooded area a few miles from where she disappeared. While the cause of death could not be established because of the body's decomposition, investigators believe that Bish was murde...

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February 2, 2026 37 mins

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

What to know about Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston

20 worst Valentine's Day gifts you should never give
Guest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette Expert, Author, Master Brand Strategist

A new Legal ...

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January 30, 2026 42 mins

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, we presented a NightSide favorite: What Grinds Your Gears?

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January 30, 2026 41 mins

Since last weekend’s major snowstorm in New England, there has been a lot of chatter on various community forums about plowing practices and shoveling etiquette. For example, we’ve seen some local residents complaining about having to shovel and clear their driveway after every time a plow comes down their street dumping or pushing snow onto their driveway. Is that an occurrence to which you can relate? Or how about sho...

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January 30, 2026 41 mins

After 40 years, the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory in Hyannis will close this April! The Campbell’s Company has owned the brand since 2018 and says that the Hyannis factory “no longer makes economic sense for the business,” as just 4% of the Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chips are produced there, where the rest are produced in newer plants in Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. 49 jobs will be eliminated because...

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January 30, 2026 39 mins

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!


Boston "cash mobs" pop up to support struggling stores
Guest: Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter


Did the government shut down today? Why another federal government shutdown threat is still looming…
Guest: Steve Cotton - Financial Strategist & Policy Expert - President of&nbs...

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January 29, 2026 39 mins

Dan seems to think so. What do you think? Are tensions on the ground easing up? Will ICE pull out of Minnesota's cities? Will the rhetoric and heat cool off?

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Long time New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, who led the Pats to 6 Super Bowl victories, was not inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, sparking widespread outrage and disbelief across the football community. Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy echoes some of that criticism in his recent article saying, “What’s the point of the Pro Football Hall of Fame if Bil...

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Massachusetts State Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. has identified more than $9.7 Million and counting in exclusive funding intended for gateway municipalities provided to cities or towns that no longer meet the legal criteria to be considered a gateway municipality under Massachusetts general laws. The senator has also uncovered data showing multiple communities in MA that qualify for gateway municipality status but has never been inclu...

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January 29, 2026 39 mins

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!


“STAIRWAY TO SEVEN” SWEEPSTAKES - NFL legend & 3x Super Bowl Champ Matt Light and Chef Steve DiFillippo of Davio's are teaming up purpose-driven Super Bowl sweepstakes. The proceeds benefit the Matt Light Foundation and Ron Burton Training Village.
Guest: Steve DiFillippo – Owner of...

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January 28, 2026 38 mins

A news story Nightside will continue to follow is ICE agents in Minnesota. Have your opinions changed? Elliot Forhan, Democrat for Ohio posted a video fantasizing about how he is going to "kill Trump" by obtaining a conviction and imposing the death penalty. Was this going too far? 

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January 28, 2026 38 mins

Tiny homes, also sometimes referred to as ADUs (accessory dwelling units), have gotten increasingly popular over the last decade with many Americans transforming unused backyard space into serious income with tiny-home ADUs. What are tiny homes used for? What do they cost to build and how are people making money from them? Do you have an ADU on your property, or are you thinking about getting one? Jon Grishpul, Co-CEO of MaxableSpa...

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January 28, 2026 39 mins

We discussed the temporary utility bill reductions this winter that were requested by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey last week. There seems to be some confusion over how much utility companies will charge customers over the next two months. Will the companies be able to recoup any of the money they lost in Feb. & March? How and when? The Healey Administration asked utility companies to temporarily lower gas and electric bills ...

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January 28, 2026 40 mins

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!


UMass Amherst Researchers Identify Top Risk Factors for Pedestrian-vehicle Crashes at Massachusetts Bus Stops.
Guest: Tolu Oke - lead study author and a Ph.D. candidate in transportation engineering at UMass Amherst


Scientists reveal the winter habit killing thousands each year… Burning wood t...

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January 27, 2026 41 mins

We once again we find ourselves discussing the events in Minnesota. What are your thoughts? Is there a way to get Democrats and Republicans to work together?

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January 27, 2026 39 mins

During an era of increasing anxiety over personal safety in what can be a dangerous world, former CIA agent Tim Beard joined us to discuss what he calls the simple “Look Twice Mindset” that helps everyday people spot risks before they become problems whether at home, at work, on the road and in public spaces

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January 27, 2026 38 mins

No stranger to the WBZ NewsRadio airwaves, longtime radio broadcaster Jordan Rich joined us this to discuss his latest book written about him, along with the author John A. DiCicco of "Jordan's Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength, and Hope with Parkinson's." As many listeners know, Jordan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease a couple of years ago. Jordan took listeners calls about not just his life wi...

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January 27, 2026 39 mins

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!


All about The National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. & their newly appointed President & CEO Dr. Stephen M. Coan. What Coan plan is to revitalize PAL.
Guest: Stephen Coan - president of National Police Athletic/Activities League


International Holocaust Remembrance Da...

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