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

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April 21, 2026 40 mins

On October 5th, a crowd of people staged a "street takeover" in Randolph MA, and 17 people were charged. Footage from a police dash camera show the vehicle being swarmed and fireworks being fired off. Dan suggests a $10,000 bail, and require parents to show up. Most of those involved weren't from Randolph, and so have no ties to the community. What do you think should happen to people who block streets, and effectively block emerge...

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On October 5th, a crowd of people staged a "street takeover" in Randolph MA, and 17 people were charged. Footage from a police dash camera show the vehicle being swarmed and fireworks being fired off. Dan suggests a $10,000 bail, and require parents to show up. Most of those involved weren't from Randolph, and so have no ties to the community. What do you think should happen to people who block streets, and effectively block emerge...

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There is a potential ballot question being petitioned right now that aims to ask MA voters if they are in favor of a gradual personal income tax reduction that would lower the rate from 5% to 4%. As a Massachusetts voter, would you support or oppose lowering the state's personal income tax? Jim Stergios, the Executive Director of the Pioneer Institute (who supports this petition to lower the state's income tax) joined us to discuss...

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April 21, 2026 41 mins

8:05PM: Gov. Healey signs a Cannabis Reform Bill for MA. A look at the changes that will be made to Massachusetts' marijuana industry and the state agency that oversees it.

Guest: Steve Reilly - Head of Government Relations for Insa (a vertically integrated, independent cannabis company) 


8:15PM: A Mickey Mantle 1...

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April 21, 2026 41 mins

The Iran regime said Monday that it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan with President Trump's top three negotiators. The ceasefire deadline between the two countries is looming. Will Trump reignite a firestorm on Iran if they don't "cooperate"? We discussed the ongoing efforts to end the war in Iran, which appears to be more challenging for the Trump Administration than they originally thought…

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April 21, 2026 40 mins

The Iran regime said Monday that it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan with President Trump's top three negotiators. The ceasefire deadline between the two countries is looming. Will Trump reignite a firestorm on Iran if they don't "cooperate"? We discussed the ongoing efforts to end the war in Iran, which appears to be more challenging for the Trump Administration than they originally thought…

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Last September, Artie T. Demoulas, the former CEO of New England grocery chain Market Basket, was ousted from the company. Following the firing, the company’s board filed a lawsuit to uphold its decision to which Artie countersued. Artie’s firing stemmed from a claimed resistance to board oversight, failure to include his three sisters and their families from business decisions and for planning an alleged work stoppage....

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April 21, 2026 39 mins

8:05PM: Following up on the WBZ NewsRadio story of two friends who took on the T-Stop Challenge, visiting every T-Stop in one day!

Guest: Charles Franklin & Adam Oppenheimer – Two Friends Who Took Up The T-Stop Challenge 


8:15PM: Who are the celebrities that ran Monday’s Boston Marathon?

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April 17, 2026 40 mins

Ahead of Marathon Monday, Dan wanted to know how you celebrate or mark the day! Do you have any Marathon traditions? Are you running the race or want to wish the runner in your life good luck?

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Sweet Cheeks Bakery in Amesbury, MA is a local bakery known for their cookies. To help kids learn about running a business, owner Renee Terry introduced the “Mini Manager” program that allows kids to experience firsthand what it looks like to run a business. The program received lots of positive feedback from kids, parents, and the community so that’s why it came as a surprise to Renee when she received a letter f...

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The Strait of Hormuz was opened Friday following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. “The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. In response to the news, the price of oil quickly plummeted by more than 10 percent, to less than $89 per barrel. President Trump said he expects a deal with Iran soon and that peace ...

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April 17, 2026 41 mins

8:05PM: The Thomas E. Smith Foundation – raising awareness and funds for those living with paralysis. About their Boston Marathon Team…

Guest: Thomas Smith – Founder of the Thomas E. Smith Foundation (whom it is named after). He's had three paralyzing spinal cord injuries. He participates in the Boston Marathon annually to raise money and awareness on behalf of those affected by paralysis. He will be walking alon...

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April 16, 2026 40 mins

Dan looked at a curious situation of at least 10 scientists, nuclear experts and high-ranking military personnel disappearing without a trace. 

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According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, incumbent Senator Ed Markey leads challenger Congressman Seth Moulton by 17 points in the Senate Democratic Primary for Massachusetts. Concerns have come up regarding Markey’s age (79) and whether he’s too old to serve another 6-year term, however according to the polls, age criticisms don’t appear to threaten Markey’s front runner status. Dave Paleolo...

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April 16, 2026 38 mins

The fight wages on for Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio as she prepares to face off against Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in court over the right to examine the finances of the State Legislature. Various legislators have questioned the constitutionality of DiZoglio’s efforts to audit the Legislature, prompting her to seek council from the AG, only to be met with more roadblocks. Diana joined us with...

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April 16, 2026 40 mins

8:05PM: An arrest has been made in the Beverly estate heist. How investigators tracked the man responsible!

Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter 


8:15PM: Legendary Wildlife Photographer & Conservationist Tom Murphy to be Honored with new U.S. Postage Stamp honoring the Bison (America’s ...

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This week New York City announced the opening of its first city owned grocery store. The city plans to open a network of 5 city owned grocery stores, a move that will help citizens put food on the table. How do the stores work? Do you think Boston should adopt the same type of network of city owned grocery stores to combat the inflated costs of groceries? 

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This week New York City announced the opening of its first city owned grocery store. The city plans to open a network of 5 city owned grocery stores, a move that will help citizens put food on the table. How do the stores work? Do you think Boston should adopt the same type of network of city owned grocery stores to combat the inflated costs of groceries? 

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April 15, 2026 39 mins

Ambassador Dennis Ross was a presidential advisor (often on the Middle East and foreign affairs) to five former U.S. Presidents that include: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. Amb. Ross joined us to discuss where we stand in the war with Iran, including the status of the U.S. military blockage of Iranian ports and ongoing negotiations.

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April 15, 2026 40 mins

8:05PM: The Boston Globe launches “Power Play” – a twice weekly subscriber newsletter on Business and Power brought forth by business journalists Jon Chesto & Shirley Leung.

-1st edition launched this week: The inside story of Spain’s big bet on Massachusetts

Guest: Jon Chesto – Boston Globe Business Reporter 


8:15PM: Amesbury Bakery Sweet Cheeks has a program that gives local kids a less...

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