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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Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, wrote a book called “China’s War on Faith”, that is a “bold warning about the Chinese Communist Party’s assault on religious freedom and the global consequences of digital authoritarianism”. Brownback is urging the Trump Administration to confront China’s Communist Party about the human righ...
Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, wrote a book called “China’s War on Faith”, that is a “bold warning about the Chinese Communist Party’s assault on religious freedom and the global consequences of digital authoritarianism”. Brownback is urging the Trump Administration to confront China’s Communist Party about the human righ...
The latest in Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s battle to audit the State Legislature is that MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell has given DiZoglio permission to hire an outside attorney to represent her office in her lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Legislature. The lawsuit stems from the Legislature’s lack of cooperation over DiZoglio’s efforts to audit their chambers, a ballot measure that wa...
8:05PM: The Matt Brown Foundation & the impact they have been able to have on those battling paralysis. Highlighting some of their big fundraising events.
Guest: Matt Brown - former Norwood High School hockey player and Founder of the Matt Brown Foundation
8:15PM: How it’s been a disappointing spring sports season in Boston…
Guest: Dan Watkins – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor
8:30PM: Trump Admin h...
A new poll published this week by NewsGuard/YouGov, finds that nearly one third of Americans (30%) believe that at least one of the three attempts on President Donald Trump’s life over the last two years was staged. Of the 1,000 Americans surveyed, only 38% believe that all three assassination attempts were authentic. Do you believe any of the assassination attempts were staged? If so, why? There is no evidence that any of th...
There is a current Massachusetts bill sponsored by MA Senator Brendan Crighton, S.1061 “An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youths” that aims to gradually raise the juvenile-court age to 21 years old. Massachusetts currently treats anyone 18 or older as an adult in criminal court so if this bill passes, that will change. Do you support raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 21 years of age? ...
There is a current Massachusetts bill sponsored by MA Senator Brendan Crighton, S.1061 “An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for youths” that aims to gradually raise the juvenile-court age to 21 years old. Massachusetts currently treats anyone 18 or older as an adult in criminal court so if this bill passes, that will change. Do you support raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 21 years of age? Sen....
8:05PM: Rare earth minerals power everything from advanced defense systems and AI infrastructure to smartphones. With Pres. Trump visiting China we’ll discuss why rare earth independence is increasingly tied to broader U.S.-China economic competition.
Guest: James Morrone Jr. – energy & policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity
8:15PM: What is the “Biblical Diet”? It has found a new...
We continued the topic of Mayhem on Memorial Drive. Then, after that discussion wound down, Dan introduced a new topic.
A new poll published this week by NewsGuard/YouGov, finds that nearly one third of Americans (30%) believe that at least one of the three attempts on President Donald Trump’s life over the last two years was staged. Of the 1,000 Americans surveyed, only 38% believe that all three assassination a...
Monday afternoon chaos erupted when a 46-year-old man carrying a rifle started walking down Memorial Drive in Cambridge and randomly opened fire towards people along the Charles River and motorists driving by. The shooter is believed to have shot between 50-60 rounds before being shot by a state trooper and a Marine veteran. Two drivers were shot and critically injured. We discussed the latest on this incredibly dangerous situation...
Monday afternoon chaos erupted when a 46-year-old man carrying a rifle started walking down Memorial Drive in Cambridge and randomly opened fire towards people along the Charles River and motorists driving by. The shooter is believed to have shot between 50-60 rounds before being shot by a state trooper and a Marine veteran. Two drivers were shot and critically injured. We discussed the latest on this incredibly dangerous situation...
8:05PM: Therapeutic Medical Clowning for Children & Older Adults Throughout Greater Boston. How local clowns provide a much-needed service!
Guest: Cheryl Lekousi – A clown who performs as Miss Millie (in elder clowning), Tic Toc (in pediatrics), and is the Executive Director of Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe
8:15PM: A ballot question to eliminate party primaries in Massachusetts is dividing state Demo...
President Trump suggested suspending the national gas tax to reduce the high gas prices thanks to the war with Iran. Will it work? Do you have any idea on reducing gas prices?
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Are you considering receiving a medical procedure overseas? Over the last decade or so, medical tourism, the process of traveling outside one's country for medical care, has been on the rise. Is it safe? The global medical tourism market was estimated at $48.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $154.79 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 15.58% from 2026 to 2033, according t...
Political analysis Jon Keller joined us to discuss the GOP gubernatorial primary race here in Massachusetts between candidates Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve. Shortsleeve has been challenging Minogue to a debate for months and thus far, Minogue has brushed Shortsleeve off. While Minogue had a roughly 70% convention endorsement to Shortsleeve’s roughly over 15% endorsement, Shortsleeve is still an opponent worthy of debati...
8:05PM: Ending the “easy A” at Harvard. Harvard University Proposes A 20% Cap On A’s To Fight Grade Inflation…Faculty votes this week.
Guest: Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter
8:15PM: Why overthinking and anxiety are nervous system issues, not just mindset and what you can do to find relief.
-Has book coming out June 2nd – Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Transcend P...
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This past Sunday was Mother’s Day so this hour of NightSide, we paid tribute to the moms in our lives, past and present, and how they made an impact in our lives.
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On Friday, the Pentagon began releasing a new batch of files on UFOs that had never been available to the public previously. The release comes as part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to "maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files.” We asked you about your thoughts on UFOs. Have you ever s...
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In the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an expedition vessel where so far, there are nine confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths; it recalls the idea of traveling by ship in general. Some travelers swear by cruises, saying it’s the best type of vacation to take, whereas others would never step foot on a cruise. Do you think cruises are worth it? W...
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In the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an expedition vessel where so far, there are nine confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths; it recalls the idea of traveling by ship in general. Some travelers swear by cruises, saying it’s the best type of vacation to take, whereas others would never step foot on a cruise. Do you think cruises are wort...
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