Nightside With Dan Rea

A devastating fire broke out at The Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Fall River, last Sunday, killing now 10 people as another person has succumbed to injuries because of the fire. Was this a preventable tragedy and if so, how? Was the assisted living facility up to code? Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire but have said it is not considered suspicious. However, there is speculation over whether higher firefighting staffing levels would have saved more lives. This fire has shone a light on what has been a long simmering dispute over fire department staffing. Edward Kelly, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters and Lt. Jay Burns with the Fall River Fire Department joined us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly proposed bill in Massachusetts proposes a ban on tobacco and certain nicotine products for people born after 2006. Do you think this is a good idea for the state or do you believe in a free market where individuals and businesses make their own economic decisions?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 Molly Bish Cold Case – 25th Anniversary and Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter checked in.What Causes Obesity? A major new study is upending common wisdom…Gretchen Reynolds – WaPo health columnist focusing on exercise science and fitness stopped by.Zoo New England’s Blanding’s Turtle Conservation Reaches Generational Milestone. Headstarted Blanding’s Turtle Lays Eggs 15 Years After Release! Emilie Wilder, Zoo New England's Associate Director of Conservation Engagement joined Dan.A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri - Fri Jul 18th - 8:00PM at the Chevalier Theatre. Chazz discussed it with Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While on vacation, Dan noted the one year mark from President Trump's shooting. After all this time, not much is known about the shooter, and Dan wants to know why, since we knew quite a bit about Lee Harvey Oswald fairly quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a scary moment for roughly 500 MBTA riders Tuesday afternoon when a Blue Line train traveling from Maverick Station to the Aquarium station shut down leaving passengers stuck underground without air conditioning. It took Boston firefighters about an hour to evacuate the passengers through the subway tunnels to safety. According to the MBTA, a 50-year-old broken cable was the cause of the disabled train. In addition, a recent report shows operational costs at the MBTA have risen. Brian Kane, the Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joined us to discuss these points of interest and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Alan Leventhal joined us Wednesday evening with a message of encouragement for younger generations. If you feel disheartened by the current state of affairs in the world, whether it’s the war in the Middle East, economic hardships, or civil unrest, Leventhal believes our youngest generations can overcome whatever obstacles are thrown their way, the same way older generations did with WWII, the Vietnam War, and more.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 2024 most popular dog breeds and which breeds are gaining popularity! Brandi Munden - Vice President of Public Relations & Communications for the American Kennel Club has the answers.New Data Shows 59% of Workers Feel Anxious Taking Paid Time Off…Why? Toni Frana - career expert for LiveCareer joined Dan to discuss.A Local illustrator/animator of mainly children’s books that has made a very successful career creating and sharing emotionally and socially complex topics into approachable messages that touch hearts and change minds. Peter Reynolds – Illustrator/Creator & Animator. Also owns a local bookstore in Dedham called: Blue Bunny Bookstore stopped by.Heat emergency declared in Boston through Friday Brian Thompson – AccuWeather Meteorologist checked in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is once again threatening tariffs against friendly countries and foes alike! While many are concerned about the President’s latest round of tariff rates that have reached their highest level since 1910, inflation has remained fairly stable this year. While inflation is up, it’s not as high as many economists expected when Trump first started rolling out tariffs. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business joined us to discuss Trump’s tariffs and the current state of the U.S. economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is once again threatening tariffs against friendly countries and foes alike! While many are concerned about the President’s latest round of tariff rates that have reached their highest level since 1910, inflation has remained fairly stable this year. While inflation is up, it’s not as high as many economists expected when Trump first started rolling out tariffs. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business joined us to discuss Trump’s tariffs and the current state of the U.S. economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While overall violent crime in MA is down, antisemitic hate crimes have risen by 20% in the last year. Recently the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism came out with a report on their findings and recommendations when it comes to K-12 education in the state. The Commission found antisemitism in Massachusetts K-12 public schools to be a “pervasive and escalating problem, with a large number of reported incidents of hate, bullying, harassment and discrimination experienced by families and teachers”. Brookline School Committee member Dr. Jesse Hefter joined Dan to discuss the importance of educating kids about the existence of antisemitism and getting ahead of it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: The long, long road to taxing mileage in Massachusetts…Guest: Mike Deehan - Axios Reporter8:15PM: A Message of Hope to those who have experienced a natural disaster such as the Texas FloodsGuest: Kim Cantin – keynote speaker & a survivor of the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslide8:30PM: Study finds that happy thoughts could be the secret to a stronger memoryGuest: Dr. Patrick Porter – Founder of BrainTap8:45PM: Senate school cellphone bill leaves key details to districtsGuest: Chris Lisinski- State House News Service ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of the heavily Italian American Nonantum neighborhood in Newton are still not satisfied over the Italian flag lane lines on Adams Street. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller told Newton residents and listeners on NightSide that the lines were painted over yellow due to safety concerns but said the festival volunteers and residents are welcome to repaint the lines contiguous to the yellow lines before the start of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival that begins this week. For many residents, that isn’t good enough with more than 2,200 residents taking up a petition to bring back the originally placed Italian lines before the festival. Gina Fiandaca, former Secretary & CEO for MassDOT & former Commissioner of Transportation for the city of Boston, wrote an open letter calling on the city of Newton and the Newton Mayor to replace the lines in full, not as a side feature. We discussed.*Mayor Ruthanne Fuller denied our invitation to join the conversation*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor

Residents of the heavily Italian American Nonantum neighborhood in Newton are still not satisfied over the Italian flag lane lines on Adams Street. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller told Newton residents and listeners on NightSide that the lines were painted over yellow due to safety concerns but said the festival volunteers and residents are welcome to repaint the lines contiguous to the yellow lines before the start of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival that begins this week. For many residents, that isn’t good enough with more than 2,200 residents taking up a petition to bring back the originally placed Italian lines before the festival. Gina Fiandaca, former Secretary & CEO for MassDOT & former Commissioner of Transportation for the city of Boston, wrote an open letter calling on the city of Newton and the Newton Mayor to replace the lines in full, not as a side feature. Gina joined us to discuss!*Mayor Ruthanne Fuller denied our invitation to join the conversation*See omnystudio.com/listener for

At the end of May, the Market Basket grocery company placed its CEO Arthur Demoulas and a handful of employees on paid leave to investigate rumors that Demoulas and allies may be planning a work stoppage or other disruptions. When suspended executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt made the decision to visit two Market Basket stores in NH to congratulate longtime employees retiring, despite being originally directed to stay away from MB properties as part of their leave, it caused outrage from the board. Tom and Joe claimed their visits were to say goodbye and a job well done to two beloved longtime store managers, nothing more. Tom Gordan and Joe Schmidt joined Dan to discuss the ongoing Market Basket drama.*The Market Basket organization has been notified of this evening’s topics and has been invited to join us on NightSide at some point 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!Shark and Ray Awareness Day - Their importance, and the type of research being done on them… Nick Whitney PhD - Senior Scientist and Chair of the New England Aquarium’s Fisheries Science and Emerging Technologies Program in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life stopped by.Advice on how to choose a good watermelon! Stephanie Barlow - Senior Director of Communications for the National Watermelon Promotion Board shared the delicious details.Summer 2025 Olympic Memorabilia Auction. Items include a Paris 2024 gold medal and three historic Olympic medals from diving legend Greg Louganis alongside rare Olympic torches and medals spanning over 90 years of Games history! Bobby Eaton - Olympic Specialist at RR Auction checked in.Staying “cyber-safe”. What are some of the cyber threats keeping CEOs and IT Directors up at night and how you can learn to stay safe from phishing scams and more. Danny Jenki

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide:National park ranger and baseball historian Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau joined Morgan to talk all-things baseball! From the teams to the fans, to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSideNational park ranger and baseball historian Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau joined Morgan tonight to talk all-things baseball! From the teams to the fans, to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSideSome of you may recall the hilarious Mort Walker comic strip of the 1950s called “Beetle Bailey.” Set on a fictional U.S. Army post, Private Bailey was known for his laziness and aversion to work. Morgan shared some laughs with Bill Janocha, cartoonist assistant on the Beetle Bailey comic strip and storyboard supervisor of the 1989 Beetle Bailey TV film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSideIf you remember the 80s, you may recall a comedic accordion player by the name of Judy Tenuta. Despite her passing in 2022, Tenuta lives on in a new film written and directed by its star, Taylor Blackwell. Morgan chatted with 26-year-old Blackwell about “It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide:Between the 1950s and the 1970s, there were four television series that defined what it meant to be a “man of action” on TV. The Untouchables, Run for Your Life, The Magician and Harry O. Ed Robertson of TV Confidential joined Morgan to chat about these four shows and the men who starred in them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.