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
July 31, 2025 • 41 mins
Brown University joins other Ivy League schools in making a deal with the Trump Administration. Will this improve the education?
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
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July 31, 2025 • 36 mins
Delta recently announced that by the end of the year, your ticket price may be decided by AI. Critics say using artificial intelligence here puts the current airline's dynamic pricing model on steroids. Delta has expressed that a variety of market forces have driven the dynamic pricing model for decades and this new tech will simply streamline the process. Do you feel AI will deliver fair pricing?
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July 31, 2025 • 40 mins
When we think of cancer, we commonly think about the predominant ones…like breast, prostate, and lung. We don’t often think about cancers found above the collarbone…such as throat, nose, and mouth. Dr. Scharukh Jalisi, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was in to chat with Dan about cancers that develop above the neck.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - B...
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - B...
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July 31, 2025 • 39 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!
In this episode we chatted with:
Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales columnist, about the disappearance of Cathy Malcolmson in 1985.
Google Trends Expert Molly McHugh-Johnson about what topics fascinated Americans during the month of July!
Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow in the Tax and...
In this episode we chatted with:
Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales columnist, about the disappearance of Cathy Malcolmson in 1985.
Google Trends Expert Molly McHugh-Johnson about what topics fascinated Americans during the month of July!
Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow in the Tax and...
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July 30, 2025 • 40 mins
The Republic Services trash strike continues with no end in sight. Lawmakers are urging the company to negotiate, while several towns headed to court to ask a judge to intervene. The affected communities were denied an injunction with Essex County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman outlining it’s beyond the court's power to resolve labor disputes.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ ...
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ ...
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July 30, 2025 • 37 mins
Continued conversation with longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz about his election as President of the National District Attorneys Association and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
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July 30, 2025 • 36 mins
Longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has been elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, where he will lead others to address critical issues in the criminal justice system. Dan spoke with Cruz about his new position and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston...
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston...
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July 30, 2025 • 39 mins
The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders.
Listen in as Dan speaks with:
Professor James Monaghan, Biology Department Chair at Northeastern University College of Science: Does the axolotl salamander hold the key to human limb regeneration? Professor Monaghan seems to think so!
Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center: The funeral scam has been around fo...
Listen in as Dan speaks with:
Professor James Monaghan, Biology Department Chair at Northeastern University College of Science: Does the axolotl salamander hold the key to human limb regeneration? Professor Monaghan seems to think so!
Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center: The funeral scam has been around fo...
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July 29, 2025 • 37 mins
In this record setting heat, Dan wanted listeners to share their tips on staying cool during a heatwave.
Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest weather updates! We can be heard on the IHeartRadio app, in your car, or over your favorite listening device.
Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest weather updates! We can be heard on the IHeartRadio app, in your car, or over your favorite listening device.
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July 29, 2025 • 38 mins
At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. President Trump wants the Feds to cut rates, but officials have resisted out of concern that Trump's tariffs will push up inflation. Greg Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, joined Dan to discuss both interest rates and tariffs.
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July 29, 2025 • 39 mins
Despite ongoing efforts being made by Mayor Michelle Wu and city officials, such as increased police patrols, substance abuse outreach teams, and daily needle-pickup crews, South End residents continue to express that it's just not enough. The area around the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue continues to be a humanitarian crisis. Dan was joined by Andrew Brand, Co-President of the Worcester Square Area...
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July 29, 2025 • 38 mins
The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders.
Listen in as Dan speaks with:
Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, about U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics.
Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis.” Every year, te...
Listen in as Dan speaks with:
Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, about U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics.
Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis.” Every year, te...
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July 28, 2025 • 40 mins
Every now and then, a rare opportunity arrives when listeners can call in about any subject. Callers chimed in on many topics, including cases in the news, crazy motorists, the trade situation, bike lanes, and the Market Basket feud.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
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July 28, 2025 • 38 mins
It's been three months since 5-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph was struck and killed by a school bus as he attempted to cross the street in Hyde Park. Members of the Joseph Family have filed a lawsuit against the bus company and the bus driver. The Joseph Family lawyer, Matt Fogelman, joined Dan with the details of this case.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
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July 28, 2025 • 38 mins
The 2025 MLB trade deadline is upon us, and it's anyone's guess as to what's in store for the Red Sox. Will they be trading some of their younger players to increase their chances of getting to the World Series? Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy broke it down for us.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.
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July 28, 2025 • 38 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!
In this episode we chatted with:
Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet: Is 'Travel Math' derailing your finances and vacation plans? It might be…and you might not even be aware it’s happening!
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine: There’s a vi...
In this episode we chatted with:
Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet: Is 'Travel Math' derailing your finances and vacation plans? It might be…and you might not even be aware it’s happening!
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine: There’s a vi...
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July 25, 2025 • 42 mins
In this 20th hour, Dan wanted to know what your best day so far this summer has been, or is there a good day coming up?
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July 25, 2025 • 39 mins
Continued conversation about how Fenway Park concession workers are striking ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the concession workers, said the strike will last 3 days. Despite the strike, Aramark, the workers’ employer, insists that they have contingency plans in place and will be ready for fans despite the strike. Fenway concession workers are...
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July 25, 2025 • 39 mins
Fenway Park concession workers went on strike ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the concession workers, said the strike will last 3 days. Despite the strike, Aramark, the workers’ employer, insists that they have contingency plans in place and will be ready for fans despite the strike. Fenway concession workers are asking fans to boycott food, d...
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July 25, 2025 • 40 mins
We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!
In this episode we chatted with:
Tom Begley, Executive Director of the Plimoth Patuxet Museum: The Mayflower II's upcoming philanthropic sail! Setting sail for the first time in 5 years!
Dr. Dean Beckloff, Licensed Professional Counselor: New research says don’t give children under age 13 smartphones.
Madison Lucches, Reporter for Boston.com: ...
In this episode we chatted with:
Tom Begley, Executive Director of the Plimoth Patuxet Museum: The Mayflower II's upcoming philanthropic sail! Setting sail for the first time in 5 years!
Dr. Dean Beckloff, Licensed Professional Counselor: New research says don’t give children under age 13 smartphones.
Madison Lucches, Reporter for Boston.com: ...
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