Nightside With Dan Rea

Delta recently announced that by the end of the year, your ticket price may be decided by AI. Critics say using artificial intelligence here puts the current airline's dynamic pricing model on steroids. Delta has expressed that a variety of market forces have driven the dynamic pricing model for decades and this new tech will simply streamline the process. Do you feel AI will deliver fair pricing?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think of cancer, we commonly think about the predominant ones…like breast, prostate, and lung. We don’t often think about cancers found above the collarbone…such as throat, nose, and mouth. Dr. Scharukh Jalisi, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was in to chat with Dan about cancers that develop above the neck.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!In this episode we chatted with:Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales columnist, about the disappearance of Cathy Malcolmson in 1985.Google Trends Expert Molly McHugh-Johnson about what topics fascinated Americans during the month of July!Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow in the Tax and Income Supports Division at the Urban Institute, about why so many retirees are filing for Social Security benefits early?ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough about the upcoming Sean McDonough Celebrity Draw Party and Golf Classic to raise funds for research and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis, a rare and often fatal heart disease. The event honors his late father, legendary Boston Globe columnist Will McDonough, who died suddenly in 2003 from undiagnosed cardiac amyloidosis.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.

The Republic Services trash strike continues with no end in sight. Lawmakers are urging the company to negotiate, while several towns headed to court to ask a judge to intervene. The affected communities were denied an injunction with Essex County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman outlining it’s beyond the court's power to resolve labor disputes.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation with longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz about his election as President of the National District Attorneys Association and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has been elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, where he will lead others to address critical issues in the criminal justice system. Dan spoke with Cruz about his new position and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. Listen in as Dan speaks with: Professor James Monaghan, Biology Department Chair at Northeastern University College of Science: Does the axolotl salamander hold the key to human limb regeneration?  Professor Monaghan seems to think so!Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center: The funeral scam has been around for decades in many different variations: Prepaid package funeral scams, impersonation scams and burial insurance scams…but new on the scene is the video streaming of funeral services scam.Ken Leppert, Associate Professor Atmospheric Science School of Sciences, University of Louisiana at Monroe: What exactly is Cloud Seeding and what is it used for? Is it capable of creating dangerous storms like the floods in Texas?Sonni Hood, Senior Manager of PR & Communications at Unclaimed Baggage: Have you ever thought about what happens to all that unclaimed luggage at the airport? After 90

In this record setting heat, Dan wanted listeners to share their tips on staying cool during a heatwave.Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest weather updates! We can be heard on the IHeartRadio app, in your car, or over your favorite listening device. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. President Trump wants the Feds to cut rates, but officials have resisted out of concern that Trump's tariffs will push up inflation. Greg Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, joined Dan to discuss both interest rates and tariffs.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite ongoing efforts being made by Mayor Michelle Wu and city officials, such as increased police patrols, substance abuse outreach teams, and daily needle-pickup crews, South End residents continue to express that it's just not enough. The area around the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue continues to be a humanitarian crisis. Dan was joined by Andrew Brand, Co-President of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association, to discuss concerns over criminal activity and safety in the Mass. and Cass area.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. Listen in as Dan speaks with: Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, about U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics.Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis.”  Every year, tens of thousands of horses (racehorses past their prime, foals who didn’t meet expectations, elderly Amish cart horses, and backyard companions) become “unwanted.” Keim takes readers to the front lines of the crisis.  Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, on why scammers want your resume and how they get them! Krissie Kelleher, the new CEO of the Boston nonprofit Team IMPACT, about the work of Team IMPACT that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience f

Every now and then, a rare opportunity arrives when listeners can call in about any subject. Callers chimed in on many topics, including cases in the news, crazy motorists, the trade situation, bike lanes, and the Market Basket feud.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been three months since 5-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph was struck and killed by a school bus as he attempted to cross the street in Hyde Park. Members of the Joseph Family have filed a lawsuit against the bus company and the bus driver. The Joseph Family lawyer, Matt Fogelman, joined Dan with the details of this case.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is upon us, and it's anyone's guess as to what's in store for the Red Sox. Will they be trading some of their younger players to increase their chances of getting to the World Series? Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy broke it down for us.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!In this episode we chatted with:Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet: Is 'Travel Math' derailing your finances and vacation plans?  It might be…and you might not even be aware it’s happening! Dr. Raj Dasgupta, quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine: There’s a viral trend on TikTok and other social media platforms that has people taping their mouths shut for better sleep to encourage nose breathing, which is touted as better for overall health. But is it safe?“Beat” Walker Mary Rizzo and Chrissy Vraibel, Community Service Officer for the Boston Police Department: Senior women are “walking the beat” in Charlestown with the Boston PD which not only gets seniors out in a safe environment but encourages these once isolated seniors to meet others! Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox even walks with the group!Keri Mesropov, Founder of Spring T

In this 20th hour, Dan wanted to know what your best day so far this summer has been, or is there a good day coming up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how Fenway Park concession workers are striking ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the concession workers, said the strike will last 3 days. Despite the strike, Aramark, the workers’ employer, insists that they have contingency plans in place and will be ready for fans despite the strike. Fenway concession workers are asking fans to boycott food, drinks, and souvenirs in support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fenway Park concession workers went on strike ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the concession workers, said the strike will last 3 days. Despite the strike, Aramark, the workers’ employer, insists that they have contingency plans in place and will be ready for fans despite the strike. Fenway concession workers are asking fans to boycott food, drinks, and souvenirs in support. Do you have plans to attend the Sox/Dodgers series this weekend? What do you plan to do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!In this episode we chatted with: Tom Begley, Executive Director of the Plimoth Patuxet Museum:  The Mayflower II's upcoming philanthropic sail! Setting sail for the first time in 5 years!Dr. Dean Beckloff, Licensed Professional Counselor:  New research says don’t give children under age 13 smartphones.Madison Lucches, Reporter for Boston.com:  Four Massachusetts schools got a 5-star rating on Money.com’s "Best Colleges" list. How and what for?WBZ NewsRadio Reporter Kendall Buhl:  The latest on the Republic Services trash collector labor strike. How are cities like Gloucester and others are handling it.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concession workers at Fenway Park are positioning themselves to strike if an agreement on a labor contract cannot be made by Friday at noon. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the workers, says park workers are “paid poverty wages”. If Fenway’s concession workers do go on strike Friday, it will be the first strike held at the ballpark since it opened 113 years ago! In addition, more than 1,000 workers would be on strike for the Red Sox’s home stand this weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.