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

20th Hour

October 31, 2025 • 41 mins
Tonight, Dan will throw out a Halloween themed question in the spirit of the holiday! Stay tuned for something spooktacular to comment on! Join in the fun and end your week on an up note! 
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Let’s Get Pickled!

October 31, 2025 • 40 mins
As a pickleball player, you actually want to avoid being “pickled,” because that means your team has been completely shut out! Tonight, we’re talking all things pickleball! Join us as the owner of the Boston Dragons pickleball team, Michael Tow, talks about his new senior players group in the U.S. Legends Pickleball League, featuring players aged 50+
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Eye on SNAP

October 31, 2025 • 37 mins
42 million Americans rely on USDA SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to buy food, and amidst the current government shutdown, those benefits are at risk. A federal judge ruled today that the Trump Administration must tap into its emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits set to halt on November 4th. The USDA has until Monday to decide how it will distribute benefits. Dan brings you the l...
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NightSide News Update

October 31, 2025 • 37 mins
8:05PM:   It’s time to “Fall Back” – turning the clocks back 1 hour this Sunday. How does the change affect your sleep/circadian rhythm?

Guest:  Dr. Adrian Velasquez, Director of Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medicine

 
8:15PM:   This group of ladies take garbage VERY seriously!  So seriously, they’re out in Cape Cod, swimming the freshwater ponds, collecting trash. "The dives are like treasure hunts for things that shouldn't be there."  We...
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Kids Independence vs. The Law - Part 2

October 30, 2025 • 41 mins
Continued conversation about the line between giving your growing children the independence they crave and need and what Massachusetts considers “child neglect.” Assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law Andrew Haile says MA’s murky laws are hindering parents from providing children with vital learning experiences. We also discussed a multitude of different topics as well. 
 
You can hear NightSide with Da...
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Kids Independence vs. The Law - Part 1

October 30, 2025 • 39 mins
What’s the line between giving your growing children the independence they crave and need and what Massachusetts considers “child neglect"? Assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law Andrew Haile says MA’s murky laws are hindering parents from providing children with vital learning experiences. Andrew joined us to discuss his own story as a parent to growing children and the various MA child laws he's dis...
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New Traffic Lights Confusing MA Drivers

October 30, 2025 • 38 mins
Across Massachusetts, 40 hybrid traffic lights, or “pedestrian hybrid beacons,” have been installed to help people safely cross roads. The lights aim to balance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow; however, many residents are still a bit confused about how the lights work. According to researchers at UMass Amherst 24% of drivers ran solid red lights during the "walk" phase and 65% drove through flashing red lights regardless...
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NightSide News Update 10/30/25

October 30, 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! 

New Rules Will Make Robocalls Impossible to Stop. Proposed FCC rule would eliminate the right to tell robocallers to stop calling.
Guest: Patrick Crotty - Senior Attorney with the National Consumer Law Center

Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, a Fascinating Exploration of More Than 300 Compelling Exa...
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What’s THAT in My Yard? Part 2 & Trump's Meeting With Xi

October 29, 2025 • 40 mins
We continued our conversation on wild animals you've seen in your yard and or property and discussed President Trump's recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where they talked trade. 
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What’s THAT in My Yard? Part 1

October 29, 2025 • 39 mins
This week Producer Lightning (Marita) had an unexpected guest pop by her house…a black bear! The fairly large sized bear was seen roaming around her suburban neighborhood in Southern NH. What's the wildest thing you've seen in your yard, on your property, or came across unexpectedly? Lightning joined us on NightSide to share her story and take calls!
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Zoning Battle in Medford

October 29, 2025 • 39 mins
A group of Medford residents are challenging the Medford City Council over proposed zoning changes in the city. Some of those residents are now running to serve on the Medford City Council because they fear the proposed zoning changes would impact the character of Medford. We invited community members to join the conversation.
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NightSide News Update 10/29/25

October 29, 2025 • 35 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the impact that Hurricane Melissa made in Jamaica and the Caribbean as it makes landfall in Cuba.

Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights.
Guest: MA state Rep. John Gaskey (2nd Plymouth)

Seasonal De...
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SNAP Benefits Impacted by Government Shutdown - Part 2

October 28, 2025 • 40 mins
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely on SNAP benefits? Dan has an idea th...
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SNAP Benefits Impacted by Government Shutdown - Part 1

October 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits, that roughly a little over a million people in Massachusetts rely on, has been suspended by the U.S. Agriculture Department effective Nov. 4th. The state of MA is among a group of two dozen states that have sued the Trump Admin over this suspension. How can we best help and provide for those who rely on SNAP benefits? Dan has an idea th...
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Limiting Self-Checkout Stations in Stores…

October 28, 2025 • 36 mins
There is a new bill introduced in Massachusetts that if passed would limit the number of self-checkout stations at grocery stores. State Senator Paul Feeney introduced a bill limiting grocery stores to eight self-checkout stations and requiring a staffed lane for every two self-checkout machines open. When shopping, how often do you use self-checkout? How would you feel if this bill were passed and the number of stations was capped...
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NightSide News Update 10/28/25

October 28, 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! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the unique story behind All Saints Way in Boston’s North End!

Stephanie Brinley steps into new role as Zoo New England's President & CEO, now overseeing both Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham.
Guest: Stephanie Brinley – President & CEO o...
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Consumerism Nowadays Part 2

October 27, 2025 • 39 mins
Online ordering is commonplace nowadays. It's the way many of us shop and purchase items. It's convenient with the busy lives many of us live and Dan is no different. When ordering something online this past weekend, Dan had an experience he never had before and shared his story with the audience and gave some consumer advice. Do you prefer online shopping or in person shopping? We talked about the ways that society shops today com...
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Consumerism Nowadays Part 1

October 27, 2025 • 37 mins
Online ordering is commonplace nowadays. It's the way many of us shop and purchase items. It's convenient with the busy lives many of us live and Dan is no different. When ordering something online this past weekend, Dan had an experience he never had before and shared his story with the audience and gave some consumer advice. Do you prefer online shopping or in person shopping? We talked about the ways that society shops today com...
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John Sununu Checks In!

October 27, 2025 • 37 mins
Former U.S. Senator John Sununu is back and he’s looking to be the next U.S. Senator representing New Hampshire as the former senator launched his election campaign last week. Sununu previously served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2009. What made him decide to enter the Senate race up in New Hampshire? John Sununu joined us on NightSide to talk about his campaign!
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NightSide News Update 10/27/25

October 27, 2025 • 39 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the rare black and orange lobster caught off the coast of Massachusetts! The odds of catching one are believed to be only one in 30 million! 

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 17 standout slices around Boston.
Guest: Kara Baskin – Boston Globe Reporter

Disco...
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