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

November 5, 2025 38 mins
Democrats across the nation came out on top in Tuesday’s election. The Democratic Party had major wins in New York City with the newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, and on Proposition 50, the California redistricting vote. What does this mean for the Democratic Party as well as the Republican Party (as they were Tuesday’s big losers)?

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Democrats across the nation came out on top in Tuesday’s election. The Democratic Party had major wins in New York City with the newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, and on Proposition 50, the California redistricting vote. What does this mean for the Democratic Party as well as the Republican Party (as they were Tuesday’s big losers)?

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November 5, 2025 36 mins
Not too much has changed in Boston after Tuesday’s election. Mayor Michelle Wu was re-elected for a second term as she ran unopposed. Boston City Council’s four at-large incumbents sailed to victory as did the Council’s other incumbents. Dan shared an analysis on Boston’s political landscape moving forward.

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November 5, 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!

A new study ranks Massachusetts the best place to start a family!
Guest: Kelli David - Client Director of Ivy Surrogacy, the company that conducted the study


The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life.
Guest: Dr. Majid Fotuhi&...

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November 4, 2025 41 mins
November 4th is Election Day in America. We’ll have our eye on some of the local races in Boston such as the Boston City Council race but some of the big races people are watching out for are the New York City mayor’s race, the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as Prop 50 in California. We covered all the big races.

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November 4, 2025 36 mins
November 4th is Election Day in America. We’ll have our eye on some of the local races in Boston such as the Boston City Council race but some of the big races people are watching out for are the New York City mayor’s race, the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as Prop 50 in California. We covered all the big races.

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November 4, 2025 37 mins
Now that Daylight Savings Time has ended, we’re experiencing less daylight and for many, that change brings about sadness or depressive episodes as a result. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, millions of adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (sometimes referred to as seasonal depression) in the United States. Do you think less daylight affects your mood? How so? Do you suspect you might have seasonal aff...

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November 4, 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!

Ride the 2026 Pan Mass Challenge Winter Cycle! It will take place on January 31, 2026, at Fenway Park!
Guest: Katie Iwanowicz - Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for the Pan-Mass Challenge


CAN I SAY THAT? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly.
Guest: Dr. Chloe Carmichae...

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One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a main road in your town or neighborhoo...

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November 3, 2025 39 mins

Sunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America’s relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well!

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November 3, 2025 39 mins
President Trump’s 60 Minutes Interview

Sunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O’Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America’s relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well!

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One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a main road in your town or neighborhoo...

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November 3, 2025 37 mins
The Last Gasp for Boston’s Combat Zone? Part 1

One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club...

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November 3, 2025 38 mins
The Last Gasp for Boston’s Combat Zone? Part 2

One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club...

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November 3, 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!

How to spot November’s super moon, the closest of the year!
Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc.


Where to find the best food under $20 in Somerville…
Guest: Katelyn Umholtz - Food and Restaurant Reporter for the Boston Globe/Magazine


AAA Study: Driv...

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November 3, 2025 38 mins
How to spot November’s supermoon, the closest of the year!
Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc.

Where to find the best food under $20 in Somerville…
Guest: Katelyn Umholtz - Food and Restaurant Reporter for the Boston Globe/Magazine

AAA Study: Drivers’ Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers- New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunderstand law; ov...

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November 1, 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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November 1, 2025 39 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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November 1, 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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November 1, 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 shou...
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