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

December 11, 2025 41 mins

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Lis...

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With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Lis...

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December 11, 2025 38 mins

In an unexpected twist, Brian Walshe’s defense team rested its case Thursday morning without ever calling a witness to the stand. During opening statements, defense attorney Larry Tipton told the jury that during the trial you will hear evidence of how an unexplained sudden death does and can happen; the cause of death which Walshe’s defense team are arguing happened to Ana Walshe. As a result of the defense resting, cl...

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December 11, 2025 40 mins

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

70th Anniversary of Globe Santa! What the program does each year for thousands of children.
Guest: Linda Matchan – Boston Globe correspondent - the writer and editor for Globe Santa

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest hit a big milestone this year making more new matches so far thi...

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Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?

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Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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December 10, 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!


The Bruins this season. The latest Bruins news.
Guest: Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe sportswriter & columnist

DEMOLISH YOUR COMFORT ZONES: 6 Unconventional Practices to Crush Your Hidden Limitations.
Guest: Art Turock – author & motivational speaker & life coach

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December 10, 2025 41 mins

Now and then we like to open up the phones to any topic, and topic suggestions. Tune in to hear what folks have to say!

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December 9, 2025 39 mins

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism recently released their final report and recommendations. The commission was created and signed into law by Gov. Healey during the Summer of 2024 to address the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes occurring across the Commonwealth. David Freedman, one of Gov. Healey’s appointees to the Commission joined us to discuss the report’s findings ...

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December 9, 2025 41 mins

What are the current housing market trends and the 2026 predictions for mortgage rates and home prices? Lance Morgan, a financial expert and educator stopped by to discuss the current housing market and trends, the various types of mortgages like a 30-year mortgage compared to a 50-year mortgage, what trends he's seeing with Millennials and Gen Z looking to buy their first home or even forgoing home ownership, and more!

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December 9, 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!


The Rise of Digital Parenting: How Remote Work & Screen Time can make an impact on parenting. Also how digital parentings comes into play now in custody battles.

Guest: Yonatan Levoritz – Attorney who practices family law

Biting cold persists. Another storm arrives Wednesday morning, leaving accum...

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December 8, 2025 41 mins

Dan asked listeners if they feel the Trump Administrations handling of the Venezuela boats is a good thing, or a bad thing. 

Be sure to check in with Nightside every night from 8 until midnight for guaranteed human discussions!

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December 8, 2025 39 mins

According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, one-third of 500 voters surveyed said they considered leaving Massachusetts in the last year. Residents cited inflation, cost of living, health care costs, housing affordability, and taxes as their highest concerns. Dave Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, explained the results of this survey.

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December 8, 2025 38 mins

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Senator Nick Collins continue to butt heads over Wu’s tax shift plan, which would shift the property tax burden from homeowners to commercial property owners. With residential property taxes expected to rise 13% next month, Wu is urging approval from Beacon Hill. Senator Collins outlines that Wu’s plan will burden the city’s economy by putting an increased strain on commercial de...

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December 8, 2025 40 mins

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!

This year, the market is flooded with new A.I. toys, and some of them may not be appropriate for all ages! U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s 40th Trouble in Toyland report.
Guest:  Rory Erlich, New Economy Campaign Associate with the Public Interest Research

With the holidays in full swing, so are the light decorati...

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December 5, 2025 40 mins

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun! This week Dan asked everyone what their go-to comfort food is.

 

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December 5, 2025 40 mins

The Archdiocese of Boston responds to Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham and their nativity scene that is displaying an "ICE was here" sign, condemning the display. The archdiocese says St. Susanna's "neither requested nor received permission from the archdiocese to depart from this canonical norm or to place a politically divisive display outside the church. The display should be removed, and the manger restored to its proper sacred...

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December 5, 2025 43 mins

Record low cold temperatures hit many places across New England on Friday, making it the coldest Dec. 5th morning in nearly a century for some spots as the region woke up to frigid temperatures about 20 to 30 degrees below normal. We discussed cold weather trends and Friday's record lows as well as asking the listeners how they're faring and adjusting to the temperature.

 

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December 5, 2025 39 mins

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!

 

In this episode we chatted with:

 

Brian Early, author of "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago" and podcaster who specializes in the history of Christmas - his podcast has been the #1 Christmas podcast for 10 years running! Early chatted about surprising Christmas traditions from the past and how they differ from to...

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