Nightside With Dan Rea

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? Larry and Scott helped callers with their car issues or questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump made the announcement that the first phase of his proposed peace deal to end the conflict in Gaza had been agreed to. Both Israel and Hamas signed a deal in Egypt. The first phase includes a ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages as well as Palestinian prisoners. What other steps will take place from here? Benny Sharoni, the Israeli Consul General to New England, will join us this evening to discuss this landmark peace deal 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!An update in the last case Sweeney talked about: The disappearance of Christopher Bird… Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show at the Topsfield Fair! Coming up Oct. 11, 12, & 13th! Show has performed all over the world! Includes log rolling, two men crosscut sawing and axe throwing! Guest: Lee LeCaptain – with the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend at the American Heritage Museum Guest: Hunter Chaney - Director of Marketing, Communications and Education at the American Heritage Museum Upcoming Documentary, “CROFT” captures the extraordinary life of Hal Croft - decorated Vietnam veteran, beloved MA teacher, and legendary track coach who led Reading Memorial High School to a national-record 29 consecutive undefeated seasons. Guest: Brandon Millet - award-winning producer, director, and storyteller

Last weekend there were several illegal street takeovers that played out across Massachusetts including one in Boston, Randolph, Middleborough, Fall River, and Brockton. This growing nationwide trend of a “street takeover” is a meetup of people and cars that block off a street or streets to race or perform stunts and generate noise. Gov. Maura Healey addressed the trend Wednesday saying she’s committed to doing everything she can to get after the issue and pledged to punish anyone caught engaging in an illegal car meetup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last weekend there were several illegal street takeovers that played out across Massachusetts including one in Boston, Randolph, Middleborough, Fall River, and Brockton. This growing nationwide trend of a “street takeover” is a meetup of people and cars that block off a street or streets to race or perform stunts and generate noise. Gov. Maura Healey addressed the trend Wednesday saying she’s committed to doing everything she can to get after the issue and pledged to punish anyone caught engaging in an illegal car meetup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday night, on the 2-year anniversary of the start of the Israeli-Hamas war, thirteen people were arrested and four Boston Police officers were injured during a Pro-Palestinian rally that was taking place on Boston Common, which then moved onto other nearby streets. Reports say that protesters were blocking the street, preventing officers from responding to another incident nearby, when the violence erupted. Boston Mayor Wu said the city will not tolerate the violence and that those arrested should be “prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” for attacking police officers. Larry Calderone of the BPPA joined us 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!Life On The Other Planet: Documentary on Boston’s Impact on Rock & Roll. Premieres October 24th 2025, at The Arlington Regent Theater - From the mid 1970's through the 1980's, Boston was at the forefront for producing some of the country's greatest bands and music. Guest: Vincent Straggas - Emmy Winning Filmmaker How to handle that uncomfortable conversation when you’ve gone out with friends and not ordered as much – but they want to split the bill evenly. Guest: Betty Lin-Fisher – Consumer News Reporter for USA Today Survey: 1 in 5 Americans believe real romance is possible with AI chatbots.Guest: Dr. Jonathan Thorp - relationship expert and the CEO of Quantum Connections, firm helps individuals and organizations find connection in a disconnected world. Boston Public Library Revamps "Passport" Program Guest: Jay Willet – WBZ NewsRadio reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

It was two years ago today that the terror attacks against Israelis occurred in which Hamas and other militant groups killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Today, peace talks continue between the two warring groups with President Trump’s Administration facilitating. We are now past the original 72-hour deadline that Trump gave Hamas to accept the deal…Will we see an agreement reached anytime soon as Hamas appears to be stalling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was two years ago today that the terror attacks against Israelis occurred in which Hamas and other militant groups killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Today, peace talks continue between the two warring groups with President Trump’s Administration facilitating. We are now past the original 72-hour deadline that Trump gave Hamas to accept the deal…Will we see an agreement reached anytime soon as Hamas appears to be stalling? Former US Delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, attorney Jeff Robbins joined us to mark the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th terror attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Boston City Councilors, Councilor Liz Breadon, and Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune are pushing for government run grocery stores in Boston to address food insecurity, especially in areas of Boston considered a "food desert" with a lack of grocery options. How would the program work? Who can apply for or access the grocery stores if approved and would this open up job opportunities for people in Boston? We discussed all the details with Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Project Smile & Suits For Smiles. What does this organization do in giving back to not only kids but men in need as they reenter the workforce. -Upcoming annual fundraiser, United in Fashion, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston–Milford Guest: Catherine Pisacane - founder of Project Smile and Suits and Smiles A pilot shortage threatens to derail air travel across the globe. This coupled with the ongoing gov’t shutdown affecting travel. Guest: Patrick Arnzen - former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, a multi-location flight training organization The history of criminal profiling. THE MONSTERS WE MAKE: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling Guest: Rachel Corbett – Author/writer – writes features for NY Magazine Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday. What does that say about the Pats team moving ahead? Do you have hope for a good playoff run?

A visiting Harvard Law Professor was arrested for allegedly firing a pellet rifle outside a Brookline synagogue where congregants were marking the start of Yom Kippur. Carlos Portugal Gouvêa told police he was “hunting for rats” and not aware he lived next to a synagogue or that it was a religious holiday. While leaders at the synagogue say there is no reason to believe this was an antisemitic event, doesn't it seem common sense that you probably shouldn’t "hunt rats" openly with a BB gun without knowing your surroundings? Do you have a similar example where someone had a lack of common sense, where you would assume they knew better?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend South End residents described seeing a large crowd of nearly 100 people involved in what appeared to be a chaotic scene on Mass Ave and Tremont St. Boston police say the group of people threw fireworks, traffic cones, poles, and other objects at cruisers during a “large-scale vehicle takeover" where a police cruiser was set on fire. A similar incident occurred in Randolph, MA just an hour earlier. Are the two incidents connected? What spurred the vehicle takeover? Some point to a growing nationwide trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend South End residents described seeing a large crowd of nearly 100 people involved in what appeared to be a chaotic scene on Mass Ave and Tremont St. Boston police say the group of people threw fireworks, traffic cones, poles, and other objects at cruisers during a “large-scale vehicle takeover" where a police cruiser was set on fire. A similar incident occurred in Randolph, MA just an hour earlier. Are the two incidents connected? What spurred the vehicle takeover? Some point to a growing nationwide trend. Larry Calderone, President of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association 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!Last one-room schoolhouse in Massachusetts is mostly empty on Cuttyhunk Island, and it can’t be closed. Guest: Dr. Margaret Frieswyk – school district’s superintendent and sole employee of Cuttyhunk Island From Phones to Power Tools, Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries. It’s National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11th. Guest: Tom Lyons, Director of Communications at National Fire Protection Association 1 in 8 Women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in their lifetime…October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boston-based Find The Cause Breast Cancer Foundation is unique in its mission, which is to fund scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and to educate the public on prevention.  Guest: Dr. David Sher - Director of the Research Consortium at Find The Cause Breast Cancer FoundationIs it time to move motorized vehicles out of bike lanes? Guest: Paul Baskin – Writer

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSideBradley shared a story this evening of an experience he had while at a ballpark that ruined his time. We asked the audience in 20th hour style fashion, what experiences you’ve had that ruined your time at a restaurant, movie theatre, concert, etc. Whether it’s people talking in the movie theatre, an extremely loud restaurant you can’t have a conversation at, whatever it is, we want to hear from you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSideWhile we’re in the month of October, what better time than now to talk about horror and Halloween movies! Bradley will mention his favorite horror film and ask you, what’s your favorite horror or Halloween movie and why? And, what was you favorite Halloween candy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSideHave you ever asked yourself why you love music so much? What’s the science behind that? Why do different people like different types of music? Music has a way of emitting emotions in us that is sometimes unexplainable. Dr. Robert Zattore, a neuroscientist and expert of musical cognition and its brain mechanisms, will join us this evening to answer these questions and explain how we get from perception of sound patterns to pleasurable responses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSideWhile we’re in the month of October, what better time than now to talk about horror and Halloween movies! Bradley will mention his favorite horror film and ask you, what’s your favorite horror or Halloween movie and why? And, what was you favorite Halloween candy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSideThe e-bike and motorized scooter debate has been raging in Boston as we continue to see more e-bike and scooter related accidents. Residents have been complaining about the lawless behavior happening in bike lanes, on sideways and on the roadways at the hands of these motorized bikes and scooters. Do motorized vehicles belong in bike lanes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.