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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June 6, 2025 • 42 mins
Today, veterans gathered on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. Tens of thousands attended the observances, and many were there to commend the dwindling number of surviving veterans, some in their late 90s and older. Tonight, we remembered.
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June 6, 2025 • 41 mins
From the author of the New York Times bestseller horror cult classic The Sentinel comes a new historical novel covering decades of gang history from 1878 to 1955. Jeffrey Konvitz blends fact with fiction, incorporating lore from cities like New York, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Konvitz joined Dan tonight to discuss The Circus of Satan: Murder, Revenge, and the Rise of Organized Crime.
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June 6, 2025 • 38 mins
There seems to be trouble in paradise! For a while, Elon Musk and President Trump were inseparable, with many questioning the relationship. Now, Trump has confirmed that things have soured, with Musk expressing his disappointment in Trump’s policy bill and beyond. Is there a winner, or do they both lose?
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June 6, 2025 • 41 mins
The search is on for summer lifeguards! What does it take to be a lifeguard in MA? Would you make the cut?
Guest: Shawn DeRosa, Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety for the DCR (Department of Conservation & Recreation – MA)
The Spotted Lanternfly is wreaking havoc on folks in North Andover! What is this invasive insect and how can we control them?
Guest: Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension entomologist at the University of Mass...
Guest: Shawn DeRosa, Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety for the DCR (Department of Conservation & Recreation – MA)
The Spotted Lanternfly is wreaking havoc on folks in North Andover! What is this invasive insect and how can we control them?
Guest: Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension entomologist at the University of Mass...
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June 5, 2025 • 40 mins
Continued conversation about President Donald Trump's U.S. travel ban that bars citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Trump says the move was necessary to protect the country against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The countries included in this ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban will take effect sta...
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June 5, 2025 • 38 mins
This week, President Trump reinstated a U.S. travel ban barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Trump says the move was necessary to protect the country against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The countries included in this ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban will take effect starting next Monda...
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June 5, 2025 • 39 mins
In President Trump’s latest move against Harvard University, he signed a proclamation “suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University.” In addition, Sec. of State Marco Rubio will assess current foreign students and determine on a case-by-case basis whether to revoke those current visas. Is President Trump going too far in his attacks against Harvard?
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June 5, 2025 • 28 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!
In this NightSide News Update we chatted with:
Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales Columnist: Son offering $50,000 reward for information about Brighton mother who vanished in 1975; Boston police asking for public’s help.
Libby Zuccarello – Girl Scout & Belmont High Student – Founder of Senior Outreach ...
In this NightSide News Update we chatted with:
Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales Columnist: Son offering $50,000 reward for information about Brighton mother who vanished in 1975; Boston police asking for public’s help.
Libby Zuccarello – Girl Scout & Belmont High Student – Founder of Senior Outreach ...
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June 4, 2025 • 41 mins
Now that Elon Musk has officially left the Trump Administration, he’s speaking out against the congressional spending bill or otherwise known as Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as it makes its way through the U.S. Senate. Musk is calling the tax and spending package a “disgusting abomination.” What’s included in the bill that’s so egregious? Musk claims the bill will “increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion” whil...
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June 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Now that Elon Musk has officially left the Trump Administration, he’s speaking out against the congressional spending bill or otherwise known as Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as it makes its way through the U.S. Senate. Musk is calling the tax and spending package a “disgusting abomination.” What’s included in the bill that’s so egregious? Musk claims the bill will “increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion” whil...
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June 4, 2025 • 37 mins
U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley released a video Wednesday condemning comments that Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made during a recent interview where she said people are “getting snatched off the street by secret police” offering “no justification.” Foley took aim with Wu calling ICE agents “secret police,” calling the characterization “offensive” and stating, “there are no secret police. ICE agents, along with other federal...
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June 4, 2025 • 37 mins
The Personal Collection of Bill Walton at Public Auction coming up Thursday June 12th at 2:00pm ET
Guest: Dave Hunt – President of Hunt Auctions
Work zone "crisis" demands blue lights solution, says MassDOT Highway Admin.
Guest: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator
The 2025 Thunder over New Hampshire Air Show - U.S. Navy Blue Angels Return to New Hampshire for First Time in 13 Years! Sept. 6th & 7th
Guest: Major Michell...
Guest: Dave Hunt – President of Hunt Auctions
Work zone "crisis" demands blue lights solution, says MassDOT Highway Admin.
Guest: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator
The 2025 Thunder over New Hampshire Air Show - U.S. Navy Blue Angels Return to New Hampshire for First Time in 13 Years! Sept. 6th & 7th
Guest: Major Michell...
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June 3, 2025 • 40 mins
A man has been charged with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime after launching a fire attack on multiple volunteers with Run for Their Lives (which organizes running and walking events to call for the immediate release of Israelis being held in Gaza) in Boulder, Colorado. According to police, the suspect told investigators that he “wanted to kill all Zionist people.” We discussed the rise of antisem...
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June 3, 2025 • 37 mins
A man has been charged with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime after launching a fire attack on multiple volunteers with Run for Their Lives (which organizes running and walking events to call for the immediate release of Israelis being held in Gaza) in Boulder, Colorado. According to police, the suspect told investigators that he “wanted to kill all Zionist people.” We discussed the rise of antisem...
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June 3, 2025 • 36 mins
The ongoing drama with Market Basket where CEO Arthur Demoulas was suspended and put on paid leave by the Board of Directors with his three sisters at the helm, is very reminiscent of the HBO hit drama Succession where family and business relationships sour, and battles ensue. Tonight, we discuss the market basket feud and hear your thoughts on it! Boston Globe reporter Camilo Fonseca joined us to discuss!
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June 3, 2025 • 36 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Rappel Boston - 100 People To Brave The Side of One of Cambridge’s Biggest Buildings to Fight Epilepsy on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Josh Drew - Director of Development at Epilepsy Foundation New England and is in charge of the Rappel Event talked with Dan about the event.
Boulder, Colorado antisemitic attack that injur...
Rappel Boston - 100 People To Brave The Side of One of Cambridge’s Biggest Buildings to Fight Epilepsy on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Josh Drew - Director of Development at Epilepsy Foundation New England and is in charge of the Rappel Event talked with Dan about the event.
Boulder, Colorado antisemitic attack that injur...
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June 2, 2025 • 40 mins
In a surprise drone attack on airfields across Russia, Ukraine destroyed and or severely damaged nearly a third of Moscow’s strategic bomber fleet. This strategic attack completely upends Russia’s military strategy. How does this latest attack change the dynamic of the war? Will the Trump Admin. walk away from this war or get more involved with putting an end to it?
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June 2, 2025 • 39 mins
According to a new poll from the University of New Hampshire, less than half of Massachusetts residents approve of Gov. Maura Healey’s performance as governor and only 37% of Bay Staters say Gov. Healey deserves to be re-elected. As a MA citizen, are you satisfied with the Healey Administration’s handling of MA? Do you think Gov. Healey should be re-elected in 2026?
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June 2, 2025 • 35 mins
Monday during a press conference acting ICE director Todd Lyons and U.S. Attorney for MA Leah Foley addressed the media saying early 1,500 people have been detained in Massachusetts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the last month. The news comes on the heels of the arrest of a Milford high school student who got swept up in an ICE operation that targeted the student’s father over the weekend. We discussed...
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June 2, 2025 • 38 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Lowell Summer Music Series Set To Kick Off The 35th Season – Produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With James MacDonald – Lowell Music Series Director.
AAA Travel’s Money-Saving Hacks for Summer Trips - ways to save on both big-ticket items and the smaller purchases that can quickly add up...
Lowell Summer Music Series Set To Kick Off The 35th Season – Produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With James MacDonald – Lowell Music Series Director.
AAA Travel’s Money-Saving Hacks for Summer Trips - ways to save on both big-ticket items and the smaller purchases that can quickly add up...
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