Nightside With Dan Rea

The Animal Rescue League of Boston saw 29% of their pets surrendered in 2024 were due to housing-related issues such as sudden housing instability, homelessness or having to move to a new place that does not allow pets. To combat housing related challenges for pets and their owners, the ARL and MA lawmakers are working on legislation that aims to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis as well as ensure pet parity across housing authorities. ARL President & CEO, Dr. Edward Schettino joined us to discuss!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!We discuss the upcoming heist film ANY DAY NOW which explores the true-ish art heist of Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – written and directed by Boston native Eric Aronson. Movie Premiere is March 17th at the Somerville Theatre.From Stage Fright to Fearlessness - a Paradigm-Shifting Approach to Public Speaking! With Lee Glickstein, founder of Speaking Circles International.New England Aquarium Creates Retirement Home For Older Penguins with Kristen McMahon-Curator of Pinnipeds and Penguins for the NE Aquarium.Major cities leaning into smart tech to keep celebrations secure, like St. Patrick Day celebrations, etc. How can AI be used for security? With Marc Jaromin, the Director of Public Safety at Futuri.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican controlled U.S. House passed a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the federal government. The U.S. Senate has until Friday at midnight to pass the federal spending bill or risk a potential government shutdown that would begin Saturday. How will the Senate vote? Are we heading for a government shutdown? Dan discussed what’s at stake and breaks it down. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some consumers have taken to boycotting American companies including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Tesla to name a few. The boycotts are politically motivated based off the Trump Administration’s move to slash federal employees and DEI initiatives that inspired other American companies to follow suit. Are you boycotting any companies? Have you in the past? Do you believe a boycott makes a difference? Dan discussed consumer boycotts of past and present.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some consumers have taken to boycotting American companies including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Tesla to name a few. The boycotts are politically motivated based off the Trump Administration’s move to slash federal employees and DEI initiatives that inspired other American companies to follow suit. Are you boycotting any companies? Have you in the past? Do you believe a boycott makes a difference? Dan discussed consumer boycotts of past and present.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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 Push for Office Returns—But Is It the Right Move? Clark Lowe, President and CEO of O'Connor Company discussed it with Dan.X (Twitter) Outage that occurred this week due to a massive cyberattack. If X can go down, how vulnerable are other companies? Kate Kuehn - Vice President of Global Cyber Advocacy at World Wide Technology checked in.Trump tariffs gut punch farmers, what they can do now… With Arther Erickson – CEO of Hylio.Study: Children develop body image issues starting as young as 7. What's the best way for parents to help their children have a healthy relationship with food? Kelly Shoup - licensed, pediatric occupational therapist explained.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dan on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 for brunch from 11-1 at Neroli's Ristorante - 282 Washington Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Bill and Bo Winiker will be there providing great music to go with the great food!For Reservations, call 781-375-2594. Please request to be seated in the "Dan Rea Section." Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discussed Columbia University's Graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and deportation for pro-Palistinain demonstrations. He is currently still in custody. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire made the announcement that she will not seek reelection for her senate seat, essentially turning NH into a battleground state for the Senate in 2026. Can the Republicans reclaim a seat in NH furthering their majority in the Senate or will the Democrats defend that seat? Who do you think will and should run for that seat in NH?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roughly five years ago the world shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic. Years later some are still struggling with what is called “Long Covid,” which is a collection of symptoms that last three months or longer after your first Covid symptoms. What is the prevalence and risk factors of Long Covid? What are some of the symptoms? Julie Sullivan, the Program Manager of the COVID Recovery Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital joined us to discuss treatments, what you need to know and how to protect yourself against Long Covid!Long Covid Recovery Center - 617-525-3665Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!Mass. Dems look for their Trump-era message - searching for a path forward following their 2024 election losses… Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.NFL Free Agency Moves – What’s next for the Patriots in free agency? Chris Price – Boston Globe Sportswriter stopped by to discuss it with Dan.50 New England sayings & slang, explained! Some of the unique, quirky slang words you’ll most likely only hear in New England! Stacy Milbouer – writer/journalist for the Granite Post banged a wicked uey to join Dan. The U.S. is facing a critical hospital bed shortage by 2032, UCLA research suggests! Dr. Richard Leuchter – assistant professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the study’s lead investigator discussed it with Dan.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener f

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Urban, the newest board member for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and political commentator for CNN, joined Dan to discuss a variety of political key issues playing out in D.C.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Families! With Alex Kwanten - Managing Editor of the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report.$5,000 Scholarships for Students wanting a Career as an Automotive Technician - Experts predict a shortage of 417,000 auto technicians by 2028. Alex Shelton - Ford Philanthropy’s Manager, Education for the Future of Work explained.Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March - critical importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against colorectal cancer. Dr. Ryan Carlson - colon and rectal surgeon at Cape Cod Healthcare checked in.Spring Breakers Should Be Aware Of Fentanyl Laced Drugs: Increase In Overdoses, According To Experts. Abid Nazeer, DEFENT Advisor and Addiction Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer at Hopemark Health joined Dan.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 prese

The stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a new alliance (The Mass Opportunity Alliance) of business leaders in Massachusetts that have formed to make Massachusetts a more competitive state nationally. Christopher Anderson, the President of the MOA, joined us to explain how business organizations from many sectors can work together to improve our economy in MA and help stop the concerning trend of outmigration in the Commonwealth.  Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!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!Dr. Shelby Harris - Sleep psychologist explains why sleep gets more difficult as you age and expert tips to help.Bruins trade captain Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Brandon Carlo! Brian Antonelli – WBZ NewsRadio Sports Reporter checked in.What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?  Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center explained.Falling Back: The Army is losing nearly one-quarter of soldiers in the first 2 years of enlistment. : Jim Blythe - third generation U.S. Navy Combat Veteran and outspoken advocate for the military and host of the Veterans' Impact Show stopped by to discuss it with Dan.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we all spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. There has been much debate in recent years over getting rid of a national time change. This week, President Trump said ending daylight saving time has become a "50/50 issue." For the 20th hour of the show this week, Dan asked you for your thoughts on whether DST should stay or go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.