NightSide With Dan Rea

There is a bit of controversy over proposed legislation called the “Massachusetts Survivors Act.” The bill proports to provide some legal consideration for survivors of domestic and sexual violence who subsequently commit acts of violence against others. Attorney Wendy Murphy who specializes in women’s constitutional and civil rights, criminal justice policy, and sexual and domestic violence feels this legislation...

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

The disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Fay in Brockton in November 1989. Mother of teen who went missing 24 years ago calls for help.
Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter

TWAS the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil. Show opens at the Wang on November 26 with 27 ...

Within the last week since the House Oversight Committee released the Jeffrey Epstein emails, more of Epstein’s dealings have come to light. Some emails revealed that Epstein made a sizable donation to former Harvard University president Larry Summers’ wife, Elisa New, a prominent Harvard poetry professor, which enabled her to expand her academic reach. According to the Boston Globe, this donation or “gift” ...

Within the last week since the House Oversight Committee released the Jeffrey Epstein emails, more of Epstein’s dealings have come to light. Some emails revealed that Epstein made a sizable donation to former Harvard University president Larry Summers’ wife, Elisa New, a prominent Harvard poetry professor, which enabled her to expand her academic reach. According to the Boston Globe, this donation or “gift” ...

In August, Gov. Maura Healey appointed Giselle Byrd, a trans woman to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. It’s an independent state agency focused on the advancement of women and girls toward full equity in all areas of life. Giselle has recently received death threats and racist, transphobic comments online after an article about her appointment spread. Giselle joined us on NightSide to discuss the threats a...

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

Proposed bill which would allow law enforcement to seize vehicles involved in illegal street takeovers and car meetups.
Guest: Rep. Christopher Markey – proposed the MA bill

New Flu Mutation and What It Could Mean for the U.S. – some predictions saying it could be the worst season in a de...

Do you think you’re burnt out? Do you feel like you’re in constant work mode taking on more stress? Amy Leneker is a former corporate executive turned motivational speaker and author who after over 100 stress-induced panic attacks in 3 months left her job, shifted her focus and life, and now helps others break the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Amy joined us to help you stop stress in its tracks!

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The intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue (Mass & Cass) is an area in Boston that has long attracted a large number of people struggling with homelessness and drug addiction. It’s remained an ongoing challenge for local leaders for years. What's the best strategy for cleaning up Mass and Cass? MA Sen. Nick Collins has introduced a bill, An Act Relative to Life-Saving Treatment (S.1042) in hopes of...

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

These two guys in Eastern Massachusetts set world records over and over, and became close friends along the way…
Guest: Adam Sandel – one of the two guys – Harvard Law School Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law

FIRE poll: Record high 74% of Americans say free speech is headed in wrong ...

Boston community leaders and activists are calling for action after a recent string of gun violence in Mattapan. One incident of an 18-year- old Malden student G’Kiyah Lewis, who was shot in Oct. and died of her injuries in Nov. has especially sparked concerns with leaders like Rev. Kevin Peterson saying, “None of our children should die in the streets." Lewis is Boston's 29th homicide of 2025. Rev. Peterson joined us t...

Boston community leaders and activists are calling for action after a recent string of gun violence in Mattapan. One incident of an 18-year- old Malden student G’Kiyah Lewis, who was shot in Oct. and died of her injuries in Nov. has especially sparked concerns with leaders like Rev. Kevin Peterson saying, “None of our children should die in the streets." Lewis is Boston's 29th homicide of 2025. Rev. Peterson joined us t...

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

Skyrocketing veterinary bills are hitting Massachusetts pet parents hard.
Guest: Dana Gerber – Boston Globe reporter

A Celtic Christmas brings holiday cheer to Massachusetts this December, featuring a line-up of world Irish dance champions to share the spirit of Christmas! Production by A ...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide:

When thinking of something spooky or creepy in New England, most people’s mind might go either right to Salem, MA during Halloween or the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, but there’s a good handful of other equally creepy places around Massachusetts and New England that you might not have heard of…Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney checked in with Bradley to shine a light on...

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide:

Tom Brady made headlines for revealing that he and his family cloned their late beloved dog through a company called Colossal, a bioscience company that aims to revive extinct species, that also acquired ViaGen, a company specializing in reproducing deceased pets. Brady is not the first celebrity to clone their pet. Others such as Paris Hilton Barbara Streisand have done the same. Would you ever ...