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

Special 20th Hour - Take the Reach Out Pledge

September 12, 2025 • 43 mins
Dan wants to help cool down the temperature of the country and enouraged listeners to take a pledge to reach out to people whom they've broken or lost contact with over political disagrements and come together. 
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A Suspect in Custody - Part 2

September 12, 2025 • 40 mins
After a 33-hour manhunt, authorities have identified and arrested a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder. The suspect has been identified as a 22-year-old man from Utah. Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while conducting an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charge...
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A Suspect in Custody - Part 1

September 12, 2025 • 39 mins
After a 33-hour manhunt, authorities have identified and arrested a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder. The suspect has been identified as a 22-year-old man from Utah. Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while conducting an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charge...
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NightSide News Update 9/12/25

September 12, 2025 • 41 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

TSO’s 2025 tour, “Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More” will be an ALL NEW SHOW and promises to be the biggest & best TSO tour to date! Coming 11/29/25 to Worcester, MA - DCU Ctr.
Guest: Jeff Plate – Member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - drums / original member


InBoston Magazine’s Latest Edition...
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Teaching 9/11 in Schools - Part 2

September 11, 2025 • 40 mins
Governor Healey called for all public schools to teach students about 9/11, as many of them today weren't around then. Dan is all on board. What do you think? Should it be mandatory?
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Teaching 9/11 in Schools - Part 1

September 11, 2025 • 36 mins
Governor Healey called for all public schools to teach students about 9/11, as many of them today weren't around then. Dan is all on board. What do you think? Should it be mandatory?
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Responding to 9/11

September 11, 2025 • 38 mins
In 2001, Salem-native Ron Gaudette was working as a pharmacist at Mass General Hospital and had recently joined a group called the International Medical Surgical Response Team, which provides critical care to areas impacted by disasters. This specialized volunteer team was soon deployed to the World Trade Center, making it Gaudette’s inaugural mission. He spent 11 days at Ground Zero and shared his experiences 24 years later.
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NightSide News Update 9/11/25

September 11, 2025 • 40 mins
Who killed Ruth Bayla Pearson? A cold case from 1975.
Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter


What kids can get out of humanities education with many parents looking for a return on investment. An English professor writes a book sharing his account of how he helps skeptical first-year students discover the transformative, real-world value of a humanities education.
Guest: Carlo Rotella - Professor of English at ...
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Charlie Kirk Shot in Utah - Part 3

September 10, 2025 • 40 mins
Continued conversation about the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA’s CEO and co-founder, Charlie Kirk, during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was about 20 minutes into his presentation when a single shot rang out and hit him in the neck. This was the first stop on Turning Point USA’s planned 14-city American Comeback Tour. Dan shared updates throughout the night and invited callers to express their thoughts.
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Charlie Kirk Shot in Utah - Part 2

September 10, 2025 • 39 mins
Continued conversation about the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA’s CEO and co-founder, Charlie Kirk, during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was about 20 minutes into his presentation when a single shot rang out and hit him in the neck. This was the first stop on Turning Point USA’s planned 14-city American Comeback Tour. Dan shared updates throughout the night and invited callers to express their thoughts.
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Charlie Kirk Shot in Utah - Part 1

September 10, 2025 • 40 mins
Turning Point USA’s CEO and co-founder, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot today during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was about 20 minutes into his presentation when a single shot rang out and hit him in the neck. President Donald Trump posted messages of sympathy on Truth Social. This was the first stop on Turning Point USA’s planned 14-city American Comeback Tour. Dan shared updates throughout the night and invited...
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NightSide News Update 9/10/25

September 10, 2025 • 35 mins
8:05PM:  Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience: Opens in Worcester Sept. 11. The life of artist Monet and how his most renowned work did not begin till be turned 50 years old!
Guest: John Zaller - Executive Producer, Exhibition Hub's "Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience," a curator and distributor of world-renowned immersive exhibition.


8:15PM:  Irish Music/Dance Sensation taps its way into Massachusetts and New Hampshire this M...
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How Massachusetts Will Commemorate 9/11 - Part 2

September 9, 2025 • 41 mins
Continued conversation about the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack that rocked our nation and whether the history of 9/11 should be a mandatory part of the MA public schools curriculum.
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How Massachusetts Will Commemorate 9/11 - Part 1

September 9, 2025 • 39 mins
This Thursday is the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack that rocked our nation. In collaboration with the city of Boston and the state of MA, the Mass 9/11 Fund will hold their annual MA 9/11 Commemoration. Pat Bavis, a member of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund and brother of a 9/11 victim, joined the program to discuss the upcoming Commemoration at the State House. In addition, the history of 9/11 is not part of the mandatory ...
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The Ballots Are In…

September 9, 2025 • 41 mins
On Tuesday, Boston voters headed to the polls for the preliminary election to vote for mayor and city council. Four candidates are running for mayor: incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft, Domingos DaRosa, and Robert Cappucci. Discussion included the latest election results and Christopher Anderson, President of Massachusetts High Tech Council, also joined to discuss ballot questions being proposed in 2026.
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NightSide News Update 9/9/25

September 9, 2025 • 39 mins
8:05PM: State Treasurer’s office seeks to return 6 Purple Hearts found in unclaimed safe deposit boxes.
Guest: Deb Goldberg – MA State Treasurer


8:15PM: New Study Reveals Dusky Sharks Preying on Seals for the First Time Off the Coast of Nantucket. What are dusky sharks?
Guest: John Chisholm - Adjunct Scientist with the New England Aquarium


8:30PM: Things only people from New England say or do!
Guest: Stacy Milbouer – Reporter for The Gr...
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Destroying a Venezuela Drug Boat

September 8, 2025 • 41 mins
The Trump administration announced it has sunk a Venezuelan "Drug boat" in open seas. Was this a good idea? Was the action legal? Dan asked listeners what they thought of this move in the war on drugs. 
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NFL Average Ticket Prices

September 8, 2025 • 38 mins
The average ticket prices for NFL tickets have decreased slightly since last year, but they’re still pricey. Average ticket prices dropped from $289 to $272 this year. How expensive is too expensive for a ticket to a professional sporting event? We talked about some of the numbers of the most expensive tickets like the Eagles (Super Bowl Champs) selling tickets for $475 per game, and how that compares to current Patriots tickets.

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Boston’s Preliminary Election for Mayor

September 8, 2025 • 37 mins
It’s the eve of Boston’s preliminary election and according to a new poll from Emerson College, incumbent mayor Michelle Wu is leading top rival Josh Kraft by 50 points. Wu drew 72 percent support from likely voters, compared with just 22 percent for Kraft. Two lesser-known candidates, Domingos DaRosa and Robert Cappucci, drew 2 percent and 1 percent. Who is your mayoral candidate and why? Spencer Kimball, the Executive Director of...
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NightSide News Update 9/8/25

September 8, 2025 • 37 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Jeremy Piven coming to Boston, MA and performing at The Wilbur Theater on Friday, September 19 as a part of his ongoing National Stand-up Comedy Tour.
Guest: Jeremy Piven – Hollywood actor & comedian


Following Grandparents Day (Sept. 7th) A book called “GOOD GRANDPA: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood” - a...
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