Nightside With Dan Rea

The FBI unearthed a historic illegal sports betting scheme and rigged poker games Thursday, involving 4 NBA teams and 4 Mafia crime families that reportedly made $7 million over a 2-year period. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones are among those caught up in the scheme, who have been indicted. We will discuss all the details involving this bombshell gambling bust! Dan Shaughnessy, sportswriter for the Boston Globe, joined us to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown now has a more competitive Senate race up in New Hampshire after former U.S. Senator John Sununu decided to enter the race! Brown served as a senator representing Massachusetts before he went on to serve as the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during President Trump’s first term in office. Scott Brown checked in to discuss his campaign and share his reaction to John Sununu entering the race!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The unsolved murder of Jean Lampron. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Cold Case Files Reporter for the Boston Globe Stand up Comedian Adam Carolla talks about his upcoming comedy show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on November 6th! Guest: Adam Carolla – Standup Comedian, actor & radio personality The Boston Globe and NESN will be launching a weekly sports show dedicated to covering it all! The Boston Globe Sports Report is launching on October 27, hosted by Ben Volin. Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Eye injuries are rising among pickleball players… Guest: Marisa Tieger, MD, Ophthalmologist at Tufts Medical Center – did a recent study on this very topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire ahead of an open battleground race next November.We also discussed the continued conflict in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Republican U.S. Senator announced he’s entering the race for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire again in D.C. Sununu served the Granite State in the Senate until he lost a reelection bid to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. What made Sununu enter what is already a competitive primary race with another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown? We discussed how things are heating up in New Hampshire ahead of an open battleground race next November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Cambridge City Council voted to raise the city’s commercial property tax rate by 22%. The move concerns many small local businesses, who are concerned about how they would absorb the higher tax load and stay afloat. How might Cambridge’s business landscape change because of this tax hike? We discussed this challenge for Cambridge businesses with Kari Kuezler, owner of Grendel’s Den and The Sea Hag, and we inviteed not just businesses to call in and share their thoughts but residents as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Pawtriots Pet Adoption “TailGate” that was hosted last Sunday by the Krafts at Patriots Place. It was a success with 30 dogs finding forever homes! Guest: Dr. Dana Blumberg Kraft – Ophthalmologist and philanthropist Boston Arts Academy Foundation's 2025 Honors Celebrates Visionary Leaders in Visual Arts, Design, Film, Fashion, Music and Civic Responsibility. Guest: Denella Clark – Boston Arts Academy Foundation President & CEO Jack Thomas Book & Upcoming Luncheon on Friday the 24th.Guest: Geri Denterlein – wife of the late Jack Thomas On Monday, Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down in the US causing a ripple effect, from governments to small businesses. Cybercriminals & hackers can easily take advantage of outages to deploy array of social engineering attacks. We’ll discuss “cyber-hygiene” & how to stay protected against cyber-attacks.Guest: Stefanie Schappert, MSCY, CC, Senior J

Gasoline prices are down in Massachusetts and nationwide as AAA reports prices have currently hit a 4-year low. According to a report by GasBuddy, the nationwide average for gasoline has dropped to $2.98 per gallon. What gasoline prices are you seeing in your area? Are you surprised they've hit a low at this time of year as we're heading into the colder months?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her fight to audit the state legislature, a voter backed action that received 72% voter approval last November. DiZoglio has run into continuous roadblocks to get the job done and her office has confirmed that they are “actively pursuing the filing of a lawsuit” against the Legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her fight to audit the state legislature, a voter backed action that received 72% voter approval last November. DiZoglio has run into continuous roadblocks to get the job done and her office has confirmed that they are “actively pursuing the filing of a lawsuit” against the Legislature. Diana DiZoglio checked in with us to discuss some of the roadblocks her office has encountered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!RUNNING DEEP: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine of World War II. Guest: Tom Clavin – NY Times best-selling author Red Sox vs. Right Whales vs. the Cape: Which specialty MA license plate is most popular? Guest: Margie Cullen – USA Today New England Connect Reporter National Disability Employment Awareness Month. How the Northeast Arc supports, trains and coaches people with disabilities so they are able to find work. Guest: Michael Blunt - Employment Program Manager at the Northeast Arc Kids need more independence. If only Massachusetts law would allow it…Addressing how parents can allow kids independence without fear of child neglect laws. Guest: Andrew Haile - assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of LawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 compared to 2019. This trend is accompanied by a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period. We'll talk about how Boston is tackling shoplifting crimes as Dan has some ideas of his own for how to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 compared to 2019. This trend is accompanied by a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period. We'll talk about how Boston is tackling shoplifting crimes as Dan has some ideas of his own for how to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston was hit twice in one week by shoplifters. The thieves made off with over $6K in the first hit and reportedly $700 in the second hit. Police are still looking for the suspects. Retail theft has been on the rise nationwide with Lululemon being a popular target. The 2024 Retail Theft & Violence report by the National Retail Federation shows a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 compared to 2019. This trend is accompanied by a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period. We'll talk with Boston City Council member Ed Flynn about how Boston is tackling shoplifting crimes as Dan has some ideas of his own for how to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Orionids meteor shower visible tonight & tomorrow in New England. Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc.   Halloween spending scares Americans as inflation forces many to skip the holiday… Guest: Bill Dendy - CPA and money manager with Raymond James   With a storm blowing through the area, it was a rough day for traffic. Guest: Dan Mazella - Operations Director for the Boston Hub of Total Traffic and Weather Network & traffic reporter   The buy-rent gap is widening – should you buy now or keep renting forever? Modern America's housing history is being rewritten: Renting is now cheaper than buying a house in all major metropolitan areas. Guest: Sam Bourgi - researcher and financial analyst at Investors ObserverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. This week is a simple question: Are you an optimist, or a pessimist?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. has conducted multiple military strikes against boats accused of drug trafficking off the coast of Venezuela, raising legal and political concerns. Does the strike violate U.S. & international law? We'll discuss the details of what's going on with the Trump Administration's targeted attack against Venezuelan boats suspected of carrying drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electricity bills are expected to go up this Winter. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts an average electricity bill rise of approximately 4% from November until March 2026, reaching about $1,130 nationally. What are you doing, if anything, to mitigate the impact of those increased energy rates? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!House of Possibilities is a nonprofit that provides programs for children & adults with developmental disabilities. Located on the Stonehill College Campus, they frequently partner with the Best Buddies chapter there, one of the largest chapters in the state. They will be at Saturday’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Charlestown. Guest: Katie Terino, President & CEO of House of Possibilities Some very rare baseball cards are now up for auction after they were found in an unlikely place… Guest: Logan Hall – WBZ-TV Reporter Greater Boston Weekend Forecast for the Head of the Charles Regatta.Guest: Matt Benz - AccuWeather Meteorologist The 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta. Guest: John Powers – Boston Globe reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Young Republicans, an organized political youth organization in the U.S. is under fire for a leaked Telegram chat group that contained antisemitic, racist, and homophobic text messages. Among the group chat are leaders of the organization who some prominent Republican leaders and others are calling on to resign or step down from their positions. Dan discussed the serious nature of these remarks and how there is no place in politics, whether the Republican Party or other, for such hateful and offensive speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.