Nightside With Dan Rea

To start the hour we spoke with Sandra Mccroom from Childrens Services of Roxbury about the history of Juneteenth!Israel has outlined it lacks the ordnance to take out Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and needs U.S. assistance. President Trump indicated it makes sense for the U.S. to launch strikes against Iran, but only if the “bunker-buster” bombs are guaranteed to work. Trump is not convinced these bombs can penetrate Fordow which has an estimated depth of 300ft. Dan brought you the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the night of June 18th, in the hours after the Karen Read murder retrial verdict was announced, a local polling and market research firm asked 1,170 Norfolk County residents, who met the qualifications to be selected as jurors, for their opinions on the case. Brian Wynne, President of Opinion Diagnostics, joined Dan to share the results of their poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://zahilectures.com/8:05PM: The disappearance of Debbie Melo that occurred on June 20, 2000 with Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Emily Sweeney.8:15PM: Mysteries of the Egypian pharaohs with archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass! Visit: A Royal Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass - USA & CANADA GRAND LECTURE TOUR MAY – AUGUST 2025 for more!8:30PM: Dr. Sushrut Jangi, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center talks about a mysterious illness that is on the rise for long term cannabis users – It’s called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. 8:45PM: Would you read a novel written completely by AI? Massachusetts-based author Lori Gold discussed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. The lines were open for comment.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. The lines were open for comment.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. We spoke with criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy about the conclusion of Karen Read’s series of tumultuous trials! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. CBS Boston’s Kristina Rex joined us to kick off the conversation about Karen Read’s acquittal! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can't agree on one charge, is it a hung jury on all three charges or just one charge?" to which Judge Cannone said she could not answer. Stay tuned in to WBZ NewsRadio 1030  with the IHeart Radio app, online, in your car, or on your favorite listening device for the latest update on this developing story!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can't agree on one charge, is it a hung jury on all three charges or just one charge?" to which Judge Cannone said she could not answer. Stay tuned in to WBZ NewsRadio 1030  with the IHeart Radio app, online, in your car, or on your favorite listening device for the latest update on this developing story!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can't agree on one charge, is it a hung jury on all three charges or just one charge?" to which Judge Cannone said she could not answer. Stay tuned in to WBZ NewsRadio 1030  with the IHeart Radio app, online, in your car, or on your favorite listening device for the latest update on this developing story!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!For the second year in a row, nearly 2 million adults in Massachusetts either cannot afford enough to eat or worry about the source of their next meal, according to a statewide study by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Catherine D’Amato, GBFB’s CEO and President stopped by.Update on the Lowell pubs allowing underage patrons! Melanie Gilbert – Lowell Sun reporter checked in.This $1 food could help fight diabetes and heart disease…beans! Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist returned to discuss it with Dan.19th Century Baseball Is Alive And Well In Newbury! A  New England vintage 1864 rules baseball league that plays competitive live games! With Brian Sheehy - President of the Essex Base Ball Organization.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/

In Minnesota, a man described as “deeply religious” and “politically conservative” sought out local Democratic lawmakers and engaged in politically motivated shootings, killing MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and severely injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. The shooting suspect is now in custody. We discussed America’s weekend of hate crimes as Dan calls for a chorus of condemnation for these acts.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend held some grim news nationally as well as here at home. Amidst the backdrop of the now ongoing Israel/Iran war, a Brookline kosher grocery store was vandalized when a brick reading “Free Palestine” was thrown through one of the windows. Brookline Police say the incident was a targeted hate crime to intimidate the Jewish business and larger Jewish community. Israeli Consul General to New England Benny Sharoni joined Dan to discuss.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox traded three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for four players. Red Sox Nation is NOT happy about the move…Why did the Sox trade Devers just two years after giving him a $313.5 million contract to be the face of the franchise? We discussed the drama between Devers and the Red Sox Clubhouse that might have contributed to the trade.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!Global Partners urges MassDOT Board of Directors to reconsider recent recommendation to award the redevelopment of 18 highway service plazas to a private-equity backed, foreign-owned corporation. Mark Cosenza – Senior VP at Global Partners discussed it with Dan.Protecting Older Adults from Scams during Elder Abuse Awareness Month. According to the FBI, individuals 60 and older experienced nearly $4.9 billion in losses to scams in 2024. Darius Kingsley - Head of Consumer Banking Practices at Chase stopped by.4 Tips on How to Properly Dispose of Waste/Recycle and How to Be a Responsible Consumer. Brian Belefant, author of The Sultan of Garbage joined Dan.The Red Sox Rafael Devers Trade. Dan Watkins – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor checked in.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio

It’s Father’s Day this Sunday, and Dan asked the listeners to share their memories of Dad! Whether they were still here or had moved on, Dan wanted to hear all about “Dad!”  Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered their closing arguments today in Karen Read’s second trial over the death of her boyfriend, BPD officer John O’Keefe. Dan shared the latest details from this case.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran came to a head today as Israel struck Iran’s nuclear and military sites, killing at least three of its top generals and some of its nuclear scientists. The U.S. shifted military resources in the Middle East in prep for Iran’s retaliation. Dan is covering this fluid situation.Be sure to stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio on the radio, on your smart device, or on the iHeart Radio app for the latest on this developing story.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!History of Father’s Day and how it all got started in Spokane, Washington with a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. Jayne Singleton, Director of the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum / Spokane Valley Historian stopped by.According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, 9 in 10 people trust farmers, yet only 1 in 5 trust modern farming practices.  This disconnect fuels mistrust and misinformation in food production.  Dennis wants to dispel misconceptions and build a bridge between farm and plate. Dennis Bulani, fourth-generation farmer and modern agriculture advocate - Author of: "What A Farmer Wants You to Know About Food" checked in with Dan.As part of Quincy’s 400th anniversary, the nation’s longest-running Flag Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14th. Julie Pagano, President of The Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joined the show.It’s Friday the 13th! The ONLY Friday the 13th this whole year! Are you superstitiou

Continued conversation about Israel's strike against Iran's nuclear sites and military leadership.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.