Nightside With Dan Rea

Did you know that millions of Americans drive each day in cars with open safety recalls that, if ignored, could have fatal consequences? This podcast hour we discussed how you can check if your vehicle has an open recall.8:05PM: Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 people are treated and about 300 die from ladder-related injuries, according to CDC/NIOSH. In almost every case, these incidents are preventable. March is National Ladder Safety Month & the American Ladder Institute is offering free online Ladder Safety Training.Guest: Mike Van Bree - Director of Product Safety & Engineering with the American Ladder Institute 8:15PM: Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? A look at what our right is to digital privacy in today’s world.Guest: Cindy Cohn – Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation & Author of the book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance8:30PM: March 2 – 8 is Vehicle Sa

Over the weekend, the U.S. alongside Israel launched a major joint strike on Iran, sparking a new war. Four American service members were killed and others seriously injured during the combat operations. President Trump warned that more U.S. deaths are likely in the war with Iran, but they are doing everything in their power to prevent that. The president went on to say Iran operations will likely go on for 4-5 weeks. What are your thoughts on this new war? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, the U.S. alongside Israel launched a major joint strike on Iran, sparking a new war. Four American service members were killed and others seriously injured during the combat operations. President Trump warned that more U.S. deaths are likely in the war with Iran, but they are doing everything in their power to prevent that. The president went on to say Iran operations will likely go on for 4-5 weeks. What are your thoughts on this new war? Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iranian history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign affairs, stopped by to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you always feel like somebody’s watching you? Well, more often than that, it’s probably true! There are countless ways that we are all being surveilled in our daily lives, whether it’s through public cameras, digital data collection, or smartphone app location tracking…it’s happening. Kade Crockford runs the ACLU of Massachusetts' technology programs and has been a leading voice for legislation that could put the Commonwealth at the vanguard of privacy protection nationwide. What privacy concerns do you have? Kade joined us to take calls and address your concerns about privacy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast during our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed the first two Measles cases confirmed in Massachusetts and speak with an epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center about what you need to know to stay safe and protected!8:05PM: March opens with a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Tuesday! We’ll discuss how to best view and enjoy the eclipse!Guest: Kelly Beatty - editor at Sky & Telescope magazine in Cambridge8:15PM: Ignite the Night Fundraising Dinner for the Lexington Minuteman Coming Up Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Heritage Hall in Lexington.-The Lexington Minute Men, Inc. is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit completely run by volunteers captivated by honoring and re-creating the unique Lexington history and sharing it with the public, not just at Patriots’ Day but all year long.Guest: Steve Cole – Captain Commanding of the Lexington Minuteman8:30PM: National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2026. The week is devoted to informing consumers of their rights a

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Always a favorite, Brushes with Celebrities! Whom did you meet? How were you treated? Dan wanted to know!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Bill Clinton was called to testify in front of a House Oversight Committee as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton's testimony Friday marks the first time that a former president has been forced to testify before Congress… President Clinton told committee members he had “no idea” about the scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes” and that “I know what I did, and more importantly, what I didn’t do. I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.” We discussed the hearing and the broader probe into the Epstein files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Eruzione, former ice hockey player, and captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. Men’s Hockey Team that defeated the Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game, in which he scored the game-winning goal, joined us on NightSide! Eruzione discussed the 2026 U.S. Men's Hockey team winning Gold at the Olympics and the criticism the team faced for their interactions with President Trump. Eruzione has a message for the critics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed a new report from Congress that has raised the alarm about children with mental health conditions being held in juvenile detention, rather than getting treatment…8:05PM: A new report from Congress has raised the alarm about children with mental health conditions being held in juvenile detention, rather than getting treatment…A discussion about the lack of mental health services for children.Guest: Tim Murphy, PhD - licensed psychologist8:15PM: Discovering King Tut’s Tomb, a comprehensive show about the monumental discovery of the celebrated Egyptian Boy King, opens on February 28 at the Saunders Castle at Park Plaza.Guest: Mark Lach - expert spokesperson for the exhibition of Discovering King Tut’s Tomb 8:30PM: Addressing the virulent anti-Semitism that has bizarrely found a home at Harvard and MIT…Guest: David Nabhan (pronounced how it sounds Nab – Han) - science columnist for the Times o

Dan threw open the phone lines for listeners to call in with any topic they felt like discussing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic strategist Dan Varroney checked in to talk about projections for the U.S. economy in 2026. Will the economy grow? Will the job market remain stable? What are the federal deficit projections? In general, how will this year's economic projections impact your wallet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dove into a discussion about transparency in Boston and ask the question, do the Boston City Council and the public deserve to know the details of Boston's ignored ICE detainer requests and whether some of those requests contain criminal charges? The Council voted down Councilor Ed Flynn’s request for the mayor to release information on the detainer requests ignored by the city’s police department and disclose whether they included criminal charges. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn 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!8:05PM: According to new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Social Security funds will dry up a year earlier than expected, in 2032.* What happens when Social Security funds "dry up"?Guest: Chris Carosa MBA - Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor8:15PM: The Importance of Creating Lasting Memories With Grandparents. 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids. Guest: Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience & an author8:30PM: A look at one of sport’s most overlooked crises: eating disorders in male athletes…It’s also National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.Guest: Danny O’Connor - former Olympic boxer and professional champion boxer 8:45PM: The Celtics’ domination of the Lakers should silence any who still doubt they are legit contenders.Guest: G

What are your thoughts on President’s Trump’s historically long State of the Union address Tuesday night? If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ll catch you up on NightSide! Listen to this hour of the podcast where we reviewed the President’s speech and the key takeaway moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like work has hijacked your life? Many people in our modern working society, especially with the prevalence of remote work, struggle with a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Guy Winch, a clinical psychologist, discussed the dark side of when work intrudes on our lives and unconsciously takes over our thoughts, our priorities, and even our coping mechanisms. How can we prioritize our mind over the grind? If you’re looking to stress less and get advice on how to achieve a healthy work-life balance, listen to this hour of Nightside!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities down the Cape and throughout the South Shore are still cleaning up and trying to recover from Monday’s monster Nor’easter! The historic blizzard that dumped more than 3 feet of snow in some areas caused multiday school closures, roadway hazards, and widespread power outages. Residents in Barnstable County and Plymouth County were hit the hardest with over 95k residents without power in Barnstable County and over 35k residents without power in Plymouth County, as of Wednesday afternoon. The power companies report that some customers might not have their power fully restored till Friday! Listeners gave us an update on their community in the aftermath of the Blizzard of 26!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our continued news hour coverage on NightSide, discussed the latest news coming out of Red Sox Spring training in Florida!8:05PM: Voices of Hope Upcoming event - Bruins Alumni vs Chelmsford/Westford Police Hockey Game to Fight Cancer on March 7th from 6pm to 10pm at the Warrior Ice Arena Guest: Greg Chastain - founder and President of Voices of Hope - a registered, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with more than 150 active volunteer members who share a passion for the performing arts and a desire to join the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research.   8:15PM: The latest news on Red Sox Spring Training down in Florida. Guest: Tim Healey – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 8:30PM: Youth anxiety, depression, suicidality, chronic absenteeism, and concerning school behaviors are all higher than ever. Why so many kids are struggling, why traditional discipline makes things worse, and how schools can transform their approach to

After the President wrapped up his speech and we heard the Democratic response to his speech, Dan discussed the key takeaways from the President’s speech. We wanted to hear your thoughts on the President’s speech. Were you satisfied with what was addressed? Why or why not? If you had to grade Trump’s speech for overall performance, what grade would you give him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.