Nightside With Dan Rea

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.

After Applegreen, the company originally awarded the contract to redevelop and operate 18 Massachusetts highway service plazas, backed out, MassDOT decided to start the bidding process all over again instead of awarding the contract to Global Partners, the second runner up. In addition, Thursday MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt resigned. President and CEO of Global Partners, Eric Slifka commented on the latest and Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto checked in to discuss.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!A New MA Real Estate Law that prevents home sellers from accepting an offer based on a buyer waiving a home inspection. Guest: Mark Triglione - President of the 2025 Greater Boston Association of Realtors & Broker/Owner of Premiere Realty Group in Reading EVERY DAY IS SUNDAY: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut. Guest: Ken Belson - New York Times Business & NFL reporter & author of new book Boston skyline’s iconic CITGO sign is moving… on up.Guest: Gayla Cawley – Boston Herald ReporterA facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery… Guest: Dr. Bruce Herman – Plastic SurgeonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton made the announcement that he is challenging Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey for his Senate seat in the 2026 primary. In Moulton’s announcement video, he addressed Sen. Markey’s age saying, “it’s time for a new generation of leadership for Democrats and for America.” Do you agree with Moulton and think it’s time for new ideas and new leadership? What are you looking for in a candidate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton made the announcement that he is challenging Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey for his Senate seat in the 2026 primary. In Moulton’s announcement video, he addressed Sen. Markey’s age saying, “it’s time for a new generation of leadership for Democrats and for America.” Do you agree with Moulton and think it’s time for new ideas and new leadership? What are you looking for in a candidate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent closure of roughly 20 Starbucks locations throughout Boston, how does that impact coffee culture in Boston? Will the chain’s closures help boost local coffee companies and coffee shops? What is your coffee routine and has it been disrupted at all by these closures? George Howell, the founder of the local coffee company George Howell Coffee joined us to discuss coffee culture locally here in Boston and the industry in general as it relates to consumers.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 Nova Exhibition, honoring the Tribe of Nova massacre with relics and survivor stories, runs in South Boston through Oct. 21. Guest: Tal Mazor – Nova Festival Survivor What motorists need to be aware of with seeing more moose and deer on the roadways this Fall.  Guest: Martin Feehan - Deer & Moose Biologist, Wildlife Health Specialist at Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife With the release of the Israeli hostages, we discuss the neuroscience of trauma and survival. Guest: Dr. Nicholas Wright - leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, author of book: WARHEAD: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain With Halloween coming up, we discuss how watching scary movies or engaging in spooky activities like going to a haunted house, impacts your heart. Should certain people forgo getting “scared”? Guest: Dr. James Udelson - Chief of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Ce

The ongoing government shutdown hits day 14 as the U.S. Senate plans their 8th vote to reopen the government. While it appears there’s no resolution in sight, do you have hope that the shutdown will soon end? Has the shutdown disrupted any part of life for you? How so? We discussed the latest congressional efforts made towards ending the shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing government shutdown hits day 14 as the U.S. Senate plans their 8th vote to reopen the government. While it appears there’s no resolution in sight, do you have hope that the shutdown will soon end? Has the shutdown disrupted any part of life for you? How so? We discussed the latest congressional efforts made towards ending the shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A holiday weekend Nor’easter dumped heavy rain and brought damaging winds across coastal Massachusetts, with some of the hardest hit communities along the South Shore, Cape, and the Islands. The National Weather Service reported that some communities received upwards of as much as 6-7 inches of rain. How have the dreary, wet, and windy weather conditions over the last couple of days affected you and your surrounding community?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!Zoo New England Celebrates Success of Gorillas on the Line Campaign.Guest: Caitlin McCartan – Campaign Coordinator for Zoo New England – has run the Gorillas on the Line campaign for the last couple of years – also their webmaster. 5 cyber travel scams and how to avoid them. Guest: Andrea Sachs – WaPo Travel Reporter New kind of traffic signal is confusing Massachusetts drivers as 25% run red light, study finds. Guest: Michael Knodler, one of the researchers on the paper and head of the UMass Transportation Center Microscopic worms are attacking trees in the Northeast. Experts say Beech Leaf Disease could be devastating. Guest: Jacob Wycoff – Meteorologist at WBZ-TVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday President Trump visited the Middle East to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages were released Monday and reunited with their families. Nearly 2K Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the ceasefire agreement. At a peace summit with world leaders in Egypt, Trump signed the Gaza peace deal and is pushing to advance continued peace in the Middle East, saying, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us, and to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past." We discussed all that unfolded Monday during what has become a momentous day in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday President Trump visited the Middle East to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages were released Monday and reunited with their families. Nearly 2K Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the ceasefire agreement. At a peace summit with world leaders in Egypt, Trump signed the Gaza peace deal and is pushing to advance continued peace in the Middle East, saying, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us, and to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past." We discussed all that unfolded Monday during what has become a momentous day in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday President Trump visited the Middle East to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages were released Monday and reunited with their families. Nearly 2K Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the ceasefire agreement. At a peace summit with world leaders in Egypt, Trump signed the Gaza peace deal and is pushing to advance continued peace in the Middle East, saying, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us, and to declare that our future will not be ruled by the fights of generations past." We discussed all that unfolded Monday during what has become a momentous day in the Middle East.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!According to LendingTree, 36% of Americans went into debt paying for holiday shopping last year, which can result in pushing off payments for credits cards and student loans. Money saving tips for not going into debt this upcoming holiday season and how to handle your money well.Guest: Jack Wallace – Loan expert - the Director of Government and Lender Relations at Yrefy The homebuying process, what's broken about it and the struggle millennials and younger generations are experiencing with trying to buy their first home. Guest: Scott Harris - founder of Magnetic Real Estate & Podcast Host & author of new book: THE PURSUIT OF HOME: A Real Estate Guide to Achieving the American Dream A NightSide listener, who is a Medway hairdresser, after experiencing hair loss of her own, decided to start making human hair wigs for others who also experience hair loss! Guest: Heather Fiatarone-Cohen - o

For our last broadcast hour of the week, we ask what’s the farthest place you’ve travelled to in the world or the farthest place you’d like to visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you thought President Trump was a shoo-in to win the Nobel Peace Prize this year, think again! This year's Noble Peace Prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, despite Trump's recent involvement in a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, putting a stop to the 2-year war between the warring groups. Many supporters of Trump and those involved with the peace deal believe Trump was snubbed...but was he? Maybe it was just the timing of the voting period as a peace deal with Israel and Hamas just happened within the last day or so. Is it possible Trump may win next year's Nobel Peace Prize? What are your thoughts on the selection?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charities & nonprofits like Operation American Soldier & Adopt a Platoon Southie Style whose mission it is to send care packages to troops overseas, is having a harder time sending out care packages to troops due to a new regulation put out by the Universal Postal Union, an agency of the UN. The new regulations are causing backorders and delays. Representatives from Operation American Soldier and Adopt a Platoon Southie Style joined us to explain.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 Plans to Tear Down and Revamp the iconic Kowloon in Saugus that’s been a staple on RT 1 for 75 years! Not everyone happy about it… Guest: James Rojas – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter The 22nd annual 100 Innings of Baseball- Saturday and Sunday (Oct 11th & 12th) at Adams Field in Quincy, MA ! Raising money for ALS research to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Guest: Walter Bentson - organizer of the event and the head umpire & also lives with ALS Former Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell dies at 62 after cancer diagnosis. Guest: Tim Healey – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Boston nor'easter weather forecast calls for strong wind gusts, heavy rain for part of holiday weekend.Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt BenzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein are back to discuss all things cars and answer your car related questions! How should you prepare your car for Winter? Give us a call this evening and Larry and Scott will help you with your car issues or questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.