Nightside With Dan Rea

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Boston Globe reporter Anjali Huynh joined us this evening to discuss seven new MA laws that are going into effect this year. Some of the laws include new cannabis cafes, new boater safety educational requirements, an update to the state emergency shelter system, data privacy and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide With the number of incidents involving “micromobility” devices such as e-bikes and electric scooters on the rise in Massachusetts, lawmakers are taking action with new legislation. MA Sen. Brendan Crighton is one of the lawmakers leading the charge to regulate micromobility devices and find a balance between safety and people’s varied transportation needs. Do you agree that there is a need for new laws on micromobility devices? Sen. Crighton joined us to discuss this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many calls about vaccines, Bradley brought the topic back for the last hour of the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Have you ever had an experience with a rideshare service that went awry? How about a vacation or trip that went off the rails, and you were out of some money you spent? Bradley shared some travel stories of his own & heard some from the listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Elisabeth Jackson, the president and CEO of Bridge Over Troubled Waters joined Bradley to discuss their organization and how they serve roughly 2,000 homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth each year in Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Massachusetts is experiencing a massive surge in flu cases across the state. Health experts say low vaccination rates and a rapidly spreading influenza A strain are making it an early, intense flu season. Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Have you or your family been rocked by the flu recently? Dr. Shira Doron, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, talked to Bradley about the explosion in flu cases and what you can do to try and avoid it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Bradley opened up the lines to callers to bring any topic they want to the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide You might be wondering what exactly is algorithmic pricing? In short, when companies use your personal data collected online through various social media outlets, apps, etc. and use that data to personalize your pricing on goods and services. In other words, two people could be charged different prices for the same item based off what an algorithm determines the highest price you’re willing to pay. Should personalized pricing be banned or at the very least mandated? Noah Giansiracusa, professor of mathematics at Bentley University and faculty associate at Harvard University, joined Bradley to explain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Over the weekend, the U.S. military raided Venezuela’s capital Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro is facing federal drug trafficking charges. While the legalities of the incursion are unclear, the Trump Administration promoted the action as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the U.S. After the operation, President Trump said the U.S. would “run” the country for an unspecified amount of time…Political scientist, Dr. Bo Kabala joined Bradley to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Over the weekend, the U.S. military raided Venezuela’s capital Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro is facing federal drug trafficking charges. While the legalities of the incursion are unclear, the Trump Administration promoted the action as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the U.S. After the operation, President Trump said the U.S. would “run” the country for an unspecified amount of time…Tufts University professor and political scientist, Consuelo Cruz joined Bradley Jay to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Bradley opened the lines up for open discussion about whatever the callers wanted! Covered here was medical care in the U.S., Boston transit, the U.S./Canada relationship, and more.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea:  Although it may be hard to imagine living anywhere else other than the U.S. if you were born and raised here, it’s always interesting to learn about other cultures and how their way of living compares to ours. Bradley spoke with Chad Eric Bergman, Director of the Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University-Chicago, about life in Sweden and how they rank for affordability, safety, and overall quality of life when compared to the U.S.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea:  For the most part, we all try to be polite in our everyday doings, but sometimes we can unknowingly fall short. What are some of the common mistakes made during small talk? How are people mismanaging table manners during formal meals? Bradley discussed all things etiquette-related with Nikki Sawhney, Certified Children’s and Corporate Etiquette Consultant and Director and Founder of the New England School of Protocol.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea: From towers being built over live train tracks to racetracks being turned into entirely new neighborhoods, Boston is always changing and progressing to serve the needs of its community. Learn about the city’s construction wave that will completely reshape The Hub’s daily doings this year with Joe Turco, Boston Real Estate Agent and host of the “Living in Boston Massachusetts” YouTube Channel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:   Bradley spoke with the listeners about many things, including Noah's Ark and helpful tools for the visually impaired.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:   It’s a new year! Time to get busy with those resolutions, which may include weight loss, quitting smoking, quitting drinking, etc. Bradley tried hypnotherapy, and it worked for him. Will it work for you? Hypnotherapist Glenn Rottmann joined the program to help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions and goals!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSide with Dan Rea:   Real-world skills could become a high school graduation requirement in Massachusetts. Instead of taking the old MCAS test, end-of-course exams, a portfolio/capstone project, and financial literacy may become the new norm. One teacher in Maynard, MA is paving the way for future classrooms to teach real-world skills! Jean LaBelle-Pierce, Senior Project Coordinator and School to Career Internship Coordinator at Maynard High School, joined Bradley to discuss her process!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide with Dan Rea:   Congestion pricing in Boston is actively being discussed amongst city leaders and officials, but what would it mean for commuters and the already-strained public transit system? Bradley discussed the idea of peak/off-peak pricing in Boston with Chris Dempsey, former Assistant Secretary of Transportation and partner with the urban planning firm Speck/Dempsey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Bradley invited the listeners to check in and talk about how this year went and their plans and expectations for 2026! Bradley rung in the New Year as 2025 faded into the distance and a new future emerged!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Bradley invited the listeners to check in and talk about how this year went and their plans and expectations for 2026! Bradley rung in the New Year as 2025 faded into the distance and a new future emerged!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.