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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July 23, 2025 • 40 mins
The latest in the ongoing Market Basket drama between the grocer’s board and top executives comes in the form of firings. Executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt, who were on NightSide just a little over a week ago, have now been fired by the company. Why? According to a public statement from the Market Basket Board of Directors, the two were fired for, “insubordination, making false and derogatory remarks about the company and peopl...
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July 23, 2025 • 37 mins
The latest in the ongoing Market Basket drama between the grocer’s board and top executives comes in the form of firings. Executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt, who were on NightSide just a little over a week ago, have now been fired by the company. Why? According to a public statement from the Market Basket Board of Directors, the two were fired for, “insubordination, making false and derogatory remarks about the company and peopl...
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July 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft is trailing behind incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu in the city’s race for City Hall this Fall. A recent poll of likely Boston voters showed Kraft trailing Wu by at least 30 points. Can Kraft turn his campaign around and catch up to Wu? Josh Kraft joined Dan to talk about his campaign.
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July 23, 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!
Head and Neck Cancers that are not as well known… Dr. Scharukh Jalisi - Chief of Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center checked in.
“Dirty Soda”, the latest viral drink craze! What is it? Kyle Bray – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter explained it to Dan.
13th annual Swim Across America ...
Head and Neck Cancers that are not as well known… Dr. Scharukh Jalisi - Chief of Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center checked in.
“Dirty Soda”, the latest viral drink craze! What is it? Kyle Bray – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter explained it to Dan.
13th annual Swim Across America ...
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July 22, 2025 • 39 mins
At the end of May, the Market Basket grocery company placed its CEO Arthur Demoulas and a handful of employees on paid leave to investigate rumors that Demoulas and allies may be planning a work stoppage or other disruptions. Suspended executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt were fired Tuesday after their appearance on NightSide last week. What's next for Market Basket?
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July 22, 2025 • 38 mins
According to residents in South Boston, rats are running rampant in their neighborhood! Residents describe seeing rats more regularly out and about during the daytime, not just at night. Earlier this year, Tufts University did a study that found a deadly type of bacteria called leptospirosis persistent among Boston’s rat population. With that additional health concern, some Boston City Councilors are pushing for an office specifica...
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July 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Nearly three months after the death of 5-year-old Hyde Park resident Lens Joseph, who was struck and killed by a school bus while crossing the street, the family of Lens is still looking for answers. No one has been criminally charged in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Suffolk County district attorney’s office and Boston police. The family of the Hyde Park kindergartener has filed a lawsuit against bus contracto...
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July 22, 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!
Heatwaves and high stress linked to poor eating habits and digestive strain. How do you eat in the heat for optimal health? Dr. Julie Gatza - Nutrition Expert, Chiropractic Physician and Founder of Florida's Wellness Institute discussed with Dan.
The “Gen Z stare”! What is it? Have you come across the stare yet? It’s ...
Heatwaves and high stress linked to poor eating habits and digestive strain. How do you eat in the heat for optimal health? Dr. Julie Gatza - Nutrition Expert, Chiropractic Physician and Founder of Florida's Wellness Institute discussed with Dan.
The “Gen Z stare”! What is it? Have you come across the stare yet? It’s ...
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July 21, 2025 • 40 mins
By now, most of the known world or at least anyone not living under a rock, knows who the “Coldplay Couple” is, that was outed at a Coldplay concert for having an affair after getting caught on the jumbotron with their arms wrapped around each other. The last thing Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief of HR, probably ever thought, would be that for one, their love affair would be laid bare for the world t...
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July 21, 2025 • 38 mins
By now, most of the known world or at least anyone not living under a rock, knows who the “Coldplay Couple” is, that was outed at a Coldplay concert for having an affair after getting caught on the jumbotron with their arms wrapped around each other. The last thing Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief of HR, probably ever thought, would be that for one, their love affair would be laid bare for the world t...
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July 21, 2025 • 38 mins
According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Boston voters likely to participate in the September 9th preliminary election, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has a 30-point lead over challenger Josh Kraft. In addition, the polling shows Wu leading Kraft across age groups and racial demographics, as well as among Democrats, whereas Kraft is polling better with Republicans and Independents. David Paleologos, director of Suff...
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July 21, 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!
Massachusetts Once Again Ranks Among Worst States for Cost of Doing Business. Chris Anderson - president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council – which co-organized the MA Opportunity Alliance stopped by.
Nonantum Neighborhood in Newton paints Italian flag road lines over yellow lines in time for St. Mary of Car...
Massachusetts Once Again Ranks Among Worst States for Cost of Doing Business. Chris Anderson - president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council – which co-organized the MA Opportunity Alliance stopped by.
Nonantum Neighborhood in Newton paints Italian flag road lines over yellow lines in time for St. Mary of Car...
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July 18, 2025 • 41 mins
NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A favorite, Brushes With Celebrity returns.
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July 18, 2025 • 40 mins
According to Allstate's 2025 Best Driver Report, Boston ranked worst in the nation for the 10th consecutive year! The report found that Boston drivers are 244-percent more likely to get into a collision than the national average. Do you think Boston drivers are really that bad? What are your experiences driving on the roads in the Greater Boston area? What makes us so bad and what can we do, if anything, to turn that around?
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July 18, 2025 • 38 mins
Despite the controversy over the Italian flag road lines down Adams Street, the St. Mary of Carmen Society Annual Festival has kicked off this week in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newton and will continue through the weekend. Were the Italian flag road lines repainted before the festival? If so, how? Where? Has there been any fallout or any response from the City of Newton? Vice President of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival,...
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July 18, 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!
From Lobster Rolls to Cheap Eats, The Boston Globe Unveils 2025 Best of the Best List Highlighting best places to eat, things to do, etc. With Annalisa Quinn - Globe Magazine interim editor.
The largest piece of Mars was found in the Sahara Desert and sold at auction for $5.3 million! How does it end up in the Sahara ...
From Lobster Rolls to Cheap Eats, The Boston Globe Unveils 2025 Best of the Best List Highlighting best places to eat, things to do, etc. With Annalisa Quinn - Globe Magazine interim editor.
The largest piece of Mars was found in the Sahara Desert and sold at auction for $5.3 million! How does it end up in the Sahara ...
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July 17, 2025 • 40 mins
A newly proposed bill in Massachusetts proposes a ban on tobacco and certain nicotine products for people born after 2006. Do you think this is a good idea for the state or do you believe in a free market where individuals and businesses make their own economic decisions?
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July 17, 2025 • 40 mins
A devastating fire broke out at The Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Fall River, last Sunday, killing now 10 people as another person has succumbed to injuries because of the fire. Was this a preventable tragedy and if so, how? Was the assisted living facility up to code? Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire but have said it is not considered suspicious. However, there is speculation over whether...
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July 17, 2025 • 38 mins
A newly proposed bill in Massachusetts proposes a ban on tobacco and certain nicotine products for people born after 2006. Do you think this is a good idea for the state or do you believe in a free market where individuals and businesses make their own economic decisions?
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July 17, 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 Molly Bish Cold Case – 25th Anniversary and Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter checked in.
What Causes Obesity? A major new study is upending common wisdom…Gretchen Reynolds – WaPo health columnist focusing on exercise science and fitness stopped by.
Zoo New England’s Blanding’s Turtle Conservati...
The Molly Bish Cold Case – 25th Anniversary and Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter checked in.
What Causes Obesity? A major new study is upending common wisdom…Gretchen Reynolds – WaPo health columnist focusing on exercise science and fitness stopped by.
Zoo New England’s Blanding’s Turtle Conservati...
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