Nightside With Dan Rea

We'll discuss the parole of Massachusetts man, Ronald Bonnoyer, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son, and putting the child’s body in a dumpster in 1989. Bonnoyer was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death. The MA Parole Board has had a series of controversial paroles lately, this being the latest. The Board cited that Bonnoyer has multiple health issues and has been sober for 32 years with minimal disciplinary reports, and the last one was over 20 years ago. With that being said, is the release still warranted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll discuss the parole of Massachusetts man, Ronald Bonnoyer, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son, and putting the child’s body in a dumpster in 1989. Bonnoyer was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death. The MA Parole Board has had a series of controversial paroles lately, this being the latest. The Board cited that Bonnoyer has multiple health issues and has been sober for 32 years with minimal disciplinary reports, and the last one was over 20 years ago. With that being said, is the release still warranted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Thunderstorms and wet conditions Monday evening with a hint of snow possible for parts of MA. Sunshine looks to return Tuesday. Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist – John Feerick 8:15PM: Why more of the wealthy are moving from Massachusetts to other states. Should we be concerned? Guest: Paul Karger – CFA & cofounder and managing partner of Boston-based Twin Focus, a firm that manages investment portfolios for wealthy families. 8:30PM: An update/follow-up on the MSPCA-Angell adoption event for dozens of rats following a huge surrender a couple of weeks ago. Guest: Jamie Garabedian, project manager for MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division 8:45PM: What you need to know about cyber threats from Iranian backed hackers, and how it could affect American companies. Stryker, one US company was the first attacked last week… Guest: Lisa Sotto – cyber security expert – partner with Hunton, Andrews Kurth LLP & Chair of Global Privacy and Cybersecurity PracticeSe

Friday was, Friday the 13th, a day many believe is unlucky. Are you superstitious at all? Listeners told us about what superstitions they subscribe to!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parking scams are becoming increasingly common and can take on various forms such as fake parking citations left on windshields, fake QR codes that are placed over legitimate ones, and digital text scams. Kerry Lutz, who is an attorney, financial podcaster, systems expert, and bestselling author joined us to talk about parking scams, how parking apps turned "convenience" into mandatory digital contracts in some cases and the hidden incentives for driving ticket quotas and aggressive enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed the shocking story out of Danvers, MA of a local teen, a senior at Bishop Fenwick High School, who randomly broke into a 68-year-old Danvers woman’s home in the middle of the night while she was sleeping in her bed and stabbed her to death. Essex County DA Paul Tucker said there is no connection between the teen and the deceased woman and that the teen confessed to the murder saying he, “wanted to kill someone for a long time.” DA Paul Tucker joined us on NightSide to discuss this horrific story out of Danvers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: What you need to know about the 2026 South Boston St. Patrick’s Day / 250th Evacuation Day Parade happening this Sunday March 15th! Guest: Brian Yanovitch - Director of Parade Logistics for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston 8:15PM: Shipwreck investing with metals prices soaring! Discussing the recovery of gold, silver, and industrial metals from historic shipwrecks. Guest: Stefan von Imhof - CEO and co-founder of Alts.co 8:30PM: Jaylen Brown opens up on NBA officiating, flopping, and his ejection: ‘I think the NBA agreed’ it was a bad call. Guest: Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 8:45PM: New England Postcard Club to Host 3rd Annual Postcard Show on Saturday March 14th at the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History. Guest: Kathy Alpert - the founder and organizer of the New England Postcard ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discussed numerous acts of violence happening this week in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is more pressure to perform in sports than meets the eye. For former Olympic boxer and professional champion Danny O’Connor, high school wrestling, the Olympic Games, and professional boxing, all included extreme weight-cutting, starvation, dehydration, purging, even collapse. The sad part was that it was not only tolerated but normalized as preparation. Dan talked with Danny O’Connor, author of Weight Class: A Fighter’s Life-or-Death Battle with an Eating Disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re headed out this weekend for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston, officials warn they’ll be cracking down further this year on public and underage drinking. Police will confiscate alcohol and are urging parents to supervise their teenagers. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and MA State Senator Nick Collins joined Dan to discuss parade safety, especially during this time of heightened global tensions due to the war against Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM:   The U.S. News 2026 Best Cars for Families Awards is out! Find out what car might fit the bill for you and your family! Guest:  Zach Doell, U.S. News’ Vehicle Testing Editor 8:15PM:   The Salt Water Initiative’s 4th annual fundraising event on March 21, 2026 at Irish Brewing Boston in Norwood. Help SWI raise money to send more families living with a child with Autism on a Cape Cod Vacation! Guest:   Lynne Abbott, Founder of the Salt Water Initiative 8:30PM:   When you think of purchasing food, and you see it labeled “natural”, you’re probably more likely to buy it, but buyer beware! Not all foods labeled “natural” are more nutritious than their counterparts.  And products listed as “healthy” may contain non-sugar sweeteners and are significantly more likely to meet the FDA’s proposed “healthy” criteria. Guest:   Nathalie Lavoie, Associate Professor of Resource Economics at UMass Amhers

After speaking with two MA Republican gubernatorial candidates, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, we recapped each candidates’ stance on key issues in Massachusetts and continued to take your calls. NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speaking with two MA Republican gubernatorial candidates, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, we recapped each candidates’ stance on key issues in Massachusetts and continued to take your calls. NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. All three Republican candidates running: Brian Shortsleeve, Mike Kennealy and Michael Minogue were invited to join the conversation. Shortsleeve and Kennealy committed to the discussion; Minogue did not. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners. Listen in as Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy discuss the issues important to Massachusetts' voters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide played host to a special live in-studio conversation between Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor. All three Republican candidates running: Brian Shortsleeve, Mike Kennealy and Michael Minogue were invited to join the conversation. Shortsleeve and Kennealy committed to the discussion; Minogue did not. This conversation was an opportunity for the candidates to make a first impression on the voters in Massachusetts and answer questions from Dan and the listeners. Listen in as Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy discuss the issues important to Massachusetts' voters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a result of the ongoing war with Iran and disruptions to supply chains, the prices of crude oil and natural gas have skyrocketed, causing gas prices to soar here at home. This week, Massachusetts gas prices jumped 40 cents from last week, sitting at a current average of $3.40 a gallon, compared to last week’s $2.97 a gallon. How are the current gas prices impacting your weekly budget? Are you scaling back in any way? We discussed the rising gas prices along with the latest developments in the ongoing war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a result of the ongoing war with Iran and disruptions to supply chains, the prices of crude oil and natural gas have skyrocketed, causing gas prices to soar here at home. This week, Massachusetts gas prices jumped 40 cents from last week, sitting at a current average of $3.40 a gallon, compared to last week’s $2.97 a gallon. How are the current gas prices impacting your weekly budget? Are you scaling back in any way? We discussed the rising gas prices along with the latest developments in the ongoing war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Kane, the Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joined us this evening to discuss a variety of topics concerning the MBTA, including what improvements can be made to The Ride, the latest developments on the towns that are resisting the MBTA Communities Act, the MBTA fiscal budget and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: From Upheaval to Action: What Works In Changing Higher Ed. Do the nation’s colleges have a future? Guest: Arthur Levine - President of Brandeis University and coauthor of the new book, From Upheaval to Action: What Works in Changing Higher Ed 8:15PM: Why is the Declaration of Independence so crucial to America? What battle is raging right now over the Declaration on both the left and right? Guest: Dr. John G. West – political scientist - Senior Fellow, Managing Director & Vice President of the Discovery Institute (a non-profit, non-partisan organization focused on research, education, action, and cultural renewal)-Wrote the book: ENDOWED BY OUR CREATOR: The Bible, Science, and the Battle for America's Soul  8:30PM: How families can escape the diet culture trap! Why diet culture is bad for kids and why diets don’t work…How to build healthy habits in a balanced way that prioritize kids’ physical and mental health. Guest: Dr. Joey Skelton – Pediatri

Iran. Higher gas prices. Protesters. It all ties together and here at Nightside, we cover it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.