Nightside With Dan Rea

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.

President Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Leading up to WBZ NewsRadio’s live coverage of the address, Dan discussed what he anticipated will be brought up in the President’s address and wanted to know what YOU would like to hear from the President. What topic of interest is most important to you and that you’d like the President to shed some light on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Dan asked callers how they fared during the Blizzard of '26! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Dan asked callers how they fared during the Blizzard of '26! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts.9:05 - Ryan Coholan Chief Operating Officer of the MBTA discussed MBTA operations during the storm with a look ahead to Tuesday ridership for commuters on whether they anticipate delays or business as usual.9:30 - Meteorologist Ken Mahan discussed the current Nor’easter conditions and forecast for Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Here on NightSide, we were joined by a variety of guests from various sectors who will keep you informed about roadway conditions, power restoration, MBTA ridership, travel, weather conditions, and more: 8:05 - Doug Foley, President of Eversource’s MA Electric Operations commented on the outages and where we were at with power restoration for areas of MA.   8:15 - MassDOT Undersecretary of Transportation and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver discussed the road conditions across the state and gave us an advisory for travelers looking to get back out on the road.   8:30 - Major Ed Blackwell of the Massachusetts Stat

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Another weekend, another winter storm this weekend. With more snow on the way, Dan asked if you are done with all the snow?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball historian and author Robert Fitts joined us to talk about how baseball is the national pastime of both the United States and Japan but the two countries approach and play the game differently both on the field and away from it. Robert pitched baseball with Dan and helped fans gain a greater understanding and appreciation for Nippon Professional Baseball (Japanese baseball)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a large chunk of President Trump's trade policy on global tariffs in a majority vote 6-3. How does this decision affect the economy? The stock market? Dr. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, checked in to discuss this topic further.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: Is ‘brain rot’ real? How too much time online can affect your mind. Guest: Maggie Penman – WaPo Reporter   8:15PM: Keller @ Large LIVE with the House Speaker and the Senate President - at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston’s Downtown Crossing Coming Up on Wednesday, February 25th Guest: Jon Keller – Boston Political Commentator   8:30PM: Footage recovered from an “inactive” Nest doorbell in the Guthrie kidnapping investigation may have cracked open the case – but it is also intensifying concerns about America’s expanding doorbell surveillance network…it raises privacy concerns. Guest: Stefanie Schappert - senior journalist at Cybernews   8:45PM: An overview and highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy & how U.S. Athletes have fared. Guest: John Powers - veteran Olymp

The controversial “Save America Act” that addresses voter ID in the U.S. has been making its way through Congress. The Act passed the House and now sits with the Senate to vote on. The heavily backed Republican bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voting. Where do you come down on voter ID?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversial “Save America Act” that addresses voter ID in the U.S. has been making its way through Congress. The Act passed the House and now sits with the Senate to vote on. The heavily backed Republican bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voting. Where do you come down on voter ID?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversial “Save America Act” that addresses voter ID in the U.S. has been making its way through Congress. The Act passed the House and now sits with the Senate to vote on. The heavily backed Republican bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voting. Where do you come down on voter ID?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: The Cold Case of Kendric Price, a life lost too soon Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter   8:15 PM: Why the act of doing something kind aligns so well with positive habit formation – and how to create a ripple effect across families, schools, and workplaces.  - How “mattering” is a psychological tool that we can teach children – preventing struggles later in adulthood. Guest: John Miles - former U.S. Navy officer, combat veteran, and Fortune 50 executive – author of the new book: You Matter Luma (a children’s book) & bestselling book, Passion Struck, which speaks to adults who feel unseen, undervalued, and stuck in a rut of meaningless.   8:30 PM: Touched: The Marin Morrison Story. A moving tribute by author Matt Morrison to his daughter Marin, a U.S. Paralympic Team swimm

When traveling by airplane, have you ever wondered by airlines tend to board passengers starting from the front rows back? Why not load passengers starting with the furthest rows in the back of the plane moving forward, so you're not bumping into people in the front rows as you go by? Dan shared a recent travel experience he had and discussed how there must be a better way to board airlines!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We looked at the case of Somerville man James Rodwell, who argues he was framed and wrongly convicted for the murder of Louis Rose Jr., a Burlington police captain’s son. Rodwell has been trying to prove his innocence for 45 years now and just last April was granted a clemency hearing to plead his case. According to Gov. Maura Healey’s clemency guidelines, hearings should be held,and recommendations should be issued within six months of filing a petition under most circumstances...however a hearing has yet to be scheduled... What is the holdup? We discussed this argument of a case of innocence with Rodwell's attorney, Veronica White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her legal battle to audit the State Legislature by calling on the state’s highest court to compel legislative leaders to comply with her effort to audit. DiZoglio is maintaining her push to seek legal counsel and has been asking MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell for approval to hire outside counsel to help her conduct an audit of the State Legislature as any lawful litigation brought by state officials must be authorized by Campbell’s office. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio 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!8:05 PM: Northeast Arc has received a transformative $2.2 million gift from the Estate of Dick and Gail Jauron. The gift is the largest in Northeast Arc’s 72-year history. Ensures the long-term accessibility of Northeast Arc’s Special Olympics and social programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for kids and adults with disabilities. Guest: Kacy Jauron – Daughter of Dick and Gail & previously part of Northeast Arc’s Development Team   8:15 PM: The remarkable true story of Phoenix Air. A behind-the-scenes account of the unprecedented air evacuation of Ebola patients from West Africa in 2014—an operation that changed the course of global medical response. Guest: Kevin Hazzard - former paramedic, journalist and award-winning author of the non-fiction book NO ONE’S COMING: The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There’s No

After starting a previous topic, Dan switched gears and asked the audience if they love where they live. We got calls from many places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do Massachusetts students rank among the nation for proficiency in reading and math? In 2025, MA ranked #1 on the Nation’s Report Card receiving the highest numeric score of any state on all four assessments for fourth and eighth grade math and reading. However, when it comes to post pandemic educational recovery overall, especially for lower income children, Massachusetts is still lagging behind other states…The Nation’s Report Card found that low-income children are more likely to test proficient in reading in Mississippi or Louisiana than in Massachusetts or New York, with MA often thought to have the best public school system in the country (and one that spends twice as much per pupil). We took a look at the statistics and asked you what your educational experience has been with your children. Do you believe structural changes need to be made to keep up with other states?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.