NightSide with Dan Rea

NightSide with Dan Rea

Dan is Rea is the host of NightSide on WBZ News Radio1030 every weeknight from 8:00pm to midnight.Full Bio

Assessing MA’s Right to Shelter Law - Part 3

Assessing MA’s Right to Shelter Law - Part 2

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not?

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Assessing MA’s Right to Shelter Law - Part 1

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not? State Sen. Peter Durant joined us to discuss.


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NightSide News Update

We started the night with Robert "Bobby" Readon, Firefighter from the Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Department tells us about Firefighters Fighting Cancer With Comedy as they compete to be New England’s Funniest.

WBZ AccuWeather's Brian Thompson joined Dan to talk about the warm weather, and if we'll have more above average days.

And, Wall Street legend Patricia Walsh Chadwick recounts how she clawed her way up to success in a male-dominated world, starting from the bottom at age 17 after being forced out of her home, a religious cult! 

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Michael Cohen Takes The Stand - Part 2

former Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, took the stand in the hush money trial. Cohen is the prosecution’s star witness, as he is the individual who allegedly paid Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair she had with Trump, who stands charged with falsifying business records to reimburse Cohen. We discussed what unfolded in court!

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Michael Cohen Takes The Stand - Part 1

Former Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, took the stand in the hush money trial. Cohen is the prosecution’s star witness, as he is the individual who allegedly paid Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair she had with Trump, who stands charged with falsifying business records to reimburse Cohen. We discussed what unfolded in court!


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Students for Divestment

A large component of many of the student protests over the Israel-Hamas war that has been playing out on college campuses across the U.S. is the call for divestment from Israel. Students, like those at Brown University, would not leave their encampment until school officials met their demands, which included cutting ties with any company tied to Israel’s military. Should universities compromise with student encampments over divestment from Israel?

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NightSide News Update

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

We started with Chris Hadnagy -Founder of The Innocent Lives Foundation a nonprofit devoted to identifying anonymous child predators to help bring them to justice.

WBZ NewsRadio’s Nichole Davis brings us news of a new treatment could reverse hair loss caused by autoimmune skin diseases like Alopecia. 

Michael Cohen takes the stand in the Trump hush money trial. Attorney Phil Tracey joined Dan to discuss.

Svalinn breeds the most expensive dogs in the world that can detect danger before it happens!-Also just attended MSPCA’s annual Gala last week to raise money for MA animals in need. Guest: Kim Greene - Founder/CEO of Svalinn joined Dan Rea. 

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20th Hour - Mother's Day

Heading into Mother’s Day weekend, we welcomed listeners to call in and share fond memories of Mom. What makes your mom so special?

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“Less Money, More” …Fighting?

Spirit Airlines, the American airline known for cheaper flights and their slogan, “Less Money. More Go” has banned two passengers involved in a fight on board a plane that landed at Boston’s Logan Airport. Mother Laura Grome and her daughter Nicole Grome witnessed firsthand the incident unfold. Have you ever witnessed unruly behavior on a flight? Laura and Nicole joined us to detail their experience!

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