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
20th Hour - Would You Want to Know?
As a follow up to our 10PM hour, as medicine and medical treatment evolves, are you interested in taking new tests that can tell you when you might develop a disease or condition? Would you want to know ahead of time or find out when symptoms arise?
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The Future of Medicine
There have been some big medical breakthroughs in the past couple of weeks. The FDA just approved a simple blood test to detect early Alzheimer’s with no spinal tap or scan. Scientists in the UK have now shrunk brain tumor diagnosis time from 8 weeks to 2 hours using real-time DNA sequencing in surgery. Then, in Philadelphia, a baby’s life was saved after doctors who rewrote his DNA using a first of its kind personalized genetic fix that revolutionizes treatment for babies with rare genetic disorders. Futurist Kevin Cirilli joined Dan and discussed technological advancements in medicine.
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A New Market Basket Feud Ignites
Back in the summer of 2014, Market Basket owners Arthur T. Demoulas and his three sisters were in a battle with their cousin for control of the company, in which customer boycotts and employee walkouts ensued. Now, this week CEO Arthur T Demoulas, two of his children and three other Market Basket executives were suspended and put on paid leave. The Market Basket board of directors said Arthur is being investigated by an independent law firm "for planning a work stoppage in retaliation for requests from the board for basic collaboration and oversight." Arthur and his allies claim, the investigation is "...
Nightside News Update 5/30/25
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Zach Doell - editor of vehicle testing at U.S. News with U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Teens.
Jerry Greenfield – Co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream joined Dan to discuss the 42nd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl at Boston City Hall Plaza. Funds raised support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Dorchester Day this Sunday – Celebrating everything Dorchester with Jack Doherty – owner of College Hype.
Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Hi...
Trump’s Tariffs & More!
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The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods from nearly every foreign nation, by deeming them illegal. This ruling introduces a new era of uncertainty for U.S. consumers and businesses. Political junkie Sam Mettler joined Gary to discuss President Trump’s stalled tariffs and more!
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Is Remote Work Back in Style?
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Across the country employees are being summoned back to the office under “return to work” mandates. According to a January 2025 survey by Resume Builder, nine in ten companies will require workers back in the office by the end of the year, with 30% already enforcing five-day in person schedules: Amazon being one of them. With such a pushback from employees, Google is requiring 3 in person workdays as a compromise. Todd Finard of Finard Properties joined Gary to discuss hybrid work in 2025.
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Wish It Lasted Forever / Cornell Men’s Lacrosse Win NCAA Division 1 Championship
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Awarding winning long time Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Gary to talk about the Larry Bird Celtics and his book: Wish It Lasted Forever. Dan Shaughnessy covered the Boston Celtics every day from 1982 to 1986, which were some of their glory days. Shaughnessy traveled with the team and got a real inside look at the operation of professional basketball. We discussed the current situation the Celtics are in as well as Shaughnessy’s book.
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Matt Dooley is a Cornell University lacrosse player who is part of...
The Latest in Entertainment News
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CBS entertainment reporter Cooper Lawrence is back to talk to Gary about the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, Kanye West spreading antisemitism through his latest song, "Heil Hitler,” and more!
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Title Town Sports
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Sportswriter Jackson Tolliver checke in with Gary to chat about the Celtics and the Patriots. The NBA draft is weeks away…how will the Celtics rebuild their roster? As the Patriots prepare for their next season with new head coach Mike Vrabel, how is Vrabel reshaping the Pats? What are you hoping for in a Pats team this year?
50+ Years of Jack Lemmon!
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Academy award winning actor and Newton native, Jack Lemmon is considered “the most successful tragi-comedian of his age". Lemmon is known for his roles in movies such as, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross, and more! Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss Jack Lemmon’s 50 year acting career, highlighting some of his classics!
The Trial Marches On / “Blood in the Water.”
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The Karen Read trial continues Wednesday with a crash reconstruction expert taking the stand. Crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher testified that he found the laceration to John O’Keefe’s right eye was consistent with being struck with the rear fin, or “spoiler” portion of Read’s Lexus. CBS Boston’s Kristina Rex discussed Welcher’s testimony and more with Gary.
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Author Casey Sherman joined Gary to talk about the untold story of a family tragedy; a true crime narrative that dives into the complicated and...
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In a breaking news story, the Market Basket family feud continues as the CEO is put on paid leave.
“Bempathy.”
Jill Robin Payne, a licensed psychotherapist and communication coach, discussed the power of effective communication. How we communicate has evolved over time and is still ever changing with modern technology! Whether it’s through email, text, verbal talk, or videochat, effective communication is vital to building and maintaining healthy relationships. We touched on what Jill calls “bempathy,” described as banter empathy and how verbal communication and banter fosters empathy and thus helps you connect and understand others more deeply.
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Trump’s Relentless Battle Against Harvard Part 2
The latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the sc...
Trump’s Relentless Battle Against Harvard Part 1
The latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the sc...
Nightside News Update 5/27/25
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
How much you have to make to rent comfortably in Boston? Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.
New Adventure Park called Urban Air Opens In Brockton! Cheryl Ng – Owner of Urban Air Brockton stopped by.
General manager Don Sweeney got more time to fix the Bruins. Will he make good with it? Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist discussed it with Dan.
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An Inspirational Frog.
This year's commencement speaker at the University of Maryland truly leapt to new heights! Kermit the Frog was the headliner at this year's graduation ceremony at UMD. The connection? The late Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppet Show,” was a Class of 1960 graduate. Would you have appreciated a commencement speech delivered by a puppet?
Memorial Day Reflections Part 2!
Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Who are you remembering today, and how did you commemorate? Part 2!
Memorial Day Reflections Part 1
Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Who are you remembering today, and how did you commemorate?
NightSide News Update. 5-27-25
We begin the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Tonight, find out what it takes to climb Mt. Everest, and think twice before hitting that snooze button!
Nightside News Update 5/23/25
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Bruce Percelay – Chairman of the Kennedy Institute discussed the sixth installment of The Senate Project series, which will feature US Senators John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) and David McCormick (R-Pennsylvania). The discussion will be held Monday, June 2 at 9AM/ET in the Kennedy Institute’s full-sized replica of the United States Senate Chamber.
Chris Carosa – Hamburger Historian & Author of Hamburger Dreams: How Classic Crime Solving Techniques Helped Crack The Case Of America’s Greatest Culinary Mystery checked...
20th Hour - Three Topics
For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. This week, we have three topics- Honor a military servicemember for Memorial day, what was your first concert, and what is your biggest regret?
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Trump’s Ongoing Battle with Harvard
The latest in the ongoing battle between the Trump Admin. and Harvard University, includes an effort by the Trump Admin. to bar the university from using the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for not complying with their demands to supply information on student visa holders. Harvard followed up with a lawsuit against the administration for violation of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act, to which a federal judge temporarily blocked the Admin. from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. Dan takes aim with the President's battle with Harvard and thinks he's wasting political...
Former Boston City Councilor Seeks Election
Frank Baker, a longtime Boston City Council member who served 6 terms over 12 years as a district councilor representing most of Dorchester and parts of South Boston decided not to seek reelection in 2023. Flash forward to now and the former councilor has decided to seek election as a Boston city councilor at large to represent the entire city of Boston. Baker says after hearing a “steady beat of Bostonians urging me to step back in and get involved” he decided to answer that call. Frank Baker joined us to share his story.
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Israeli Embassy Murders in D.C. Part 2.
Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. were shot and killed while leaving an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The staffers, who the Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a couple who officials say were soon to be engaged. A suspect has been named, a 30-year-old Chicago native who shouted “Free, Free Palestine” as he was being arrested. We will discussed the tragic incident.
Israeli Embassy Murders in D.C. Part 1
Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. were shot and killed while leaving an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The staffers, who the Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a couple who officials say were soon to be engaged. A suspect has been named, a 30-year-old Chicago native who shouted “Free, Free Palestine” as he was being arrested. We will discuss the tragic incident with Benny Sharoni, Consul General of Israel to New England.
Mike Kennealy is Running for Governor
Mike Kennealy is a former Baker Administration official who served as the former governor’s housing and economic development secretary and now is running as a republican for governor of Massachusetts. Kennealy is not surprised by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s report on the audit into the MA emergency shelter system that found “mismanagement” and oversight of spending on food, transportation, and housing costs, saying he warned Gov. Healey’s and her team about the rising demand for state run shelter services back in the Fall of 2022. Kennealy joined us on NightSide to discuss his gubernatorial campaign and the issues he’s runni...
Nightside News Update 5/22/25
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Michelle MacLean – Special Education Teacher & Author/Illustrator of a book/graphic novel called “Abilities” about children with learning and social disabilities trying to navigate school, life and friendships joined Dan.
Jackie Cushman - President of the Adams Memorial Commission discussed the ongoing efforts to erect a memorial to honor the late President John Adams.
Bob Lawler - Regional Vice President & General Manager of Boston Harbor City Cruises discussed New England Aquariu...
Coyotes in the Suburbs Part 2
We’ve seen more and more reports of brazen behavior from coyotes over the last couple of years. We’ve talked about the coyotes in Nahant terrorizing residents and pets and tonight we will discuss the latest example of a coyote attacking a dog in Brookline. Local police are warning residents that coyotes can get bolder as they grow more comfortable in their surroundings. We wanted to talk to residents about your coyote experiences as we discussed preventative measures!
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Coyotes in the Suburbs Part 1
We’ve seen more and more reports of brazen behavior from coyotes over the last couple of years. We’ve talked about the coyotes in Nahant terrorizing residents and pets and tonight we will discuss the latest example of a coyote attacking a dog in Brookline. Local police are warning residents that coyotes can get bolder as they grow more comfortable in their surroundings. We wanted to talk to residents about your coyote experiences as we discussed preventative measures!
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Auditor’s Report Looks into MA Emergency Shelter System
MA State Auditor Diana DiZoglio completed an audit into the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, which oversees the state’s emergency shelter system. The 74-page report came out with findings that include "mismanagement" and "failing to assess" the surging numbers" of migrants, and bungling oversight of spending on food, transportation, and housing costs. In addition to handing out no-bid contracts. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joned us to discuss her report.
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Nightside News Update 5/21/25
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program with Installation of 500 American Flags to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need - Salvation Army Milford Corps will install flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon May 20-24. Major Kevin Polito - Corps Officer, Milford Corps Community Center - The Salvation Army, Massachusetts Division joined Dan to discuss.
Comcast Rise to support 100 small businesses in Greater Boston - will award $3 Million in Grants to Loca...
First Amendment Advocates Call HALO Act Dangerous Part 1
Last evening on NightSide, we spoke about the HALO Act, a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders and had MA Rep. Richard Wells on the program, a supportive of the bill who says the measure would keep police and bystanders safe. Some first amendment advocates disagree, calling the Act “dangerous.” One of their main arguments is that a buffer zone would make it more difficult for people to record police, which, in some instances, has provided evidence of misconduct. Greg Sullivan, the president of t...
Brian Shortsleeve is Running for Governor
Brian Shortsleeve is a venture capitalist and former MBTA executive who is running for governor of Massachusetts as a Republican. Shortsleeve, a veteran who served with the Marine Corps, pledged to “restore fiscal responsibility to Massachusetts.” Top priorities for Shortsleeve include taxes, the MBTA housing law, government spending and managing the migrant crisis in MA. Brian Shortsleeve joined Dan to discuss his campaign!
Nightside News Update 5/20/25
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
Journey Forward’s 15th Annual Casino Night – Thursday May 22nd – Journey Forward is a non-profit dedicated to bettering lives of those with paralysis. Christopher Knight – Actor (The Brady Bunch) & Host of This Year’s Casino Night joined Dan to discuss the event.
What is a Michelin Star and what does it take to earn one? The Michelin Guide (a guide rating the best restaurants) is coming to Boston. Restaurants inspectors have been deployed to Boston thi...
First Amendment Advocates Call HALO Act Dangerous Part 2
Last evening on NightSide, we spoke about the HALO Act, a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders and had MA Rep. Richard Wells on the program, a supportive of the bill who says the measure would keep police and bystanders safe. Some first amendment advocates disagree, calling the Act “dangerous.” One of their main arguments is that a buffer zone would make it more difficult for people to record police, which, in some instances, has provided evidence of misconduct.
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Trump Admin Allowed to End Protections for Venezuelans - Part 2
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can terminate the Temporary Protected Status program that protects roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants from the threat of deportation. Originally a federal judge blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's revocation of the TPS program saying that “ending the program could harm hundreds of thousands of people, cost the economy billions of dollars and hurt public health and safety.” How will this latest decision impact the country?
Trump Admin. Allowed to End Protections for Venezuelans - Part 1
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can terminate the Temporary Protected Status program that protects roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants from the threat of deportation. Originally a federal judge blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's revocation of the TPS program saying that “ending the program could harm hundreds of thousands of people, cost the economy billions of dollars and hurt public health and safety.” How will this latest decision impact the country?
The HALO Act
The HALO Act is a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders. While police advocate for establishing a legal buffer zone that would keep not just police safe but spectators who at times are inserting themselves and getting either hurt or arrested with interfering with police activity, some are not in favor of the Act believing it infringes on the public’s “right to know” and fear police could abuse the law. Do you think there is a need for a police/bystander buffer zone...
NightSide News Update 5.19.25
8:05PM: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator on the Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement Project Weekend Closures for Bridge Work.
8:15PM: Jairam Eswara, MD - Chair of Urology at Tufts Medical Center on former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.
8:30PM: Dave Wattles Black Bear & Furbearer Biologist for Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife on how Massachusetts moves to nearly double black bear hunting to curb population surge.
8:45PM: Annie Guest – Author, Attorney and Mental Health Therapist on how to renovate your family home without breaking the bank!
