Nightside With Dan Rea

In the wake of New England's massive snowstorm, there has been pushback from Boston residents about the city's snow removal response. Points of concern are clearing enough space for street parking and sidewalk snow removal, satisfactory enough for individuals with disabilities or strollers. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn discussed some of the ideas that Boston City Council has produced as a solution moving forward such as purchasing snow melting machines (a similar practice NYC has adopted) and more. What was your experience with snow removal in your neighborhood, and do you have any ideas for the future to make for a safer, smoother snow cleanup?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philanthropist and businessman Ernie Boch Jr. founded the children’s nonprofit, Music Drives Us, with the belief that music has the power to transform lives. The nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of changing young lives through music education and programs. Ernie joined us to discuss their programs, the history of his foundation and how students can get involved!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!Front Row to Boston Sports – a podcast with 4 of Boston's best-connected sports journalists, sharing their extraordinary stories over the last 5 decades.Guests: Peter Brown & Alan Miller THE NAVIGATOR’S LETTER: The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman Who Bound Them Together:Guest: Jan Cress Dondi - Author Patriots College Hype Gear Guest: Jack Doherty - owner of College Hype February is Heart Month, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease. We’ll discuss the importance of organ donation and heart health.Guest: Kenny LaFerriere – Heart transplant recipient from Charlton, MA, recently celebrated his 25th heart transplant anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, President Trump made some comments saying, federal agents won’t intervene during ICE protests in Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, L.A., and others unless they are asked to do so. This comes in the wake of intense ICE protests happening not just in Minneapolis where multiple deaths occurred but across the country. Dan asked the question, should ICE go into cities where they are not welcome? What are your thoughts on this new strategy by the Trump Administration?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, President Trump made some comments saying, federal agents won’t intervene during ICE protests in Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, L.A., and others unless they are asked to do so. This comes in the wake of intense ICE protests happening not just in Minneapolis where multiple deaths occurred but across the country. Dan asked the question, should ICE go into cities where they are not welcome? What are your thoughts on this new strategy by the Trump Administration?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the morning of June 27, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared from Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts, shortly after her mother had dropped her off at her summer lifeguard job. It was not until 2003 that Molly’s remains were discovered in a wooded area a few miles from where she disappeared. While the cause of death could not be established because of the body's decomposition, investigators believe that Bish was murdered. Molly’s sister Heather Bish is determined to solve her sister’s murder by using Tik Tok to raise awareness in the hope of finally solving this case. Heather along with journalist Kathy Curran joined us to discuss the cold case of Molly Bish.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! What to know about Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s DayGuest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston 20 worst Valentine's Day gifts you should never giveGuest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette Expert, Author, Master Brand Strategist A new Legal Sports Report and Sports Betting Alliance forecast predicts more than $1.7 billion will be legally wagered on the Super Bowl this year, a record total and a 10.3% increase over last year as more Americans place bets through regulated sportsbooks.Guest: Joe Maloney – President of Sports Betting AllianceDan took a look at Truck Day, and why it's so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, we presented a NightSide favorite: What Grinds Your Gears?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since last weekend’s major snowstorm in New England, there has been a lot of chatter on various community forums about plowing practices and shoveling etiquette. For example, we’ve seen some local residents complaining about having to shovel and clear their driveway after every time a plow comes down their street dumping or pushing snow onto their driveway. Is that an occurrence to which you can relate? Or how about shoveling out a parking spot for yourself only to have a neighbor steal it? We looked at both perspectives of residents and plow drivers tackling the snow in New England!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 40 years, the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory in Hyannis will close this April! The Campbell’s Company has owned the brand since 2018 and says that the Hyannis factory “no longer makes economic sense for the business,” as just 4% of the Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chips are produced there, where the rest are produced in newer plants in Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. 49 jobs will be eliminated because of the closure. What does this closure say about the economy in MA when homegrown brands like Cape Cod Potato Chips are leaving the state? Does it concern you?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! Boston "cash mobs" pop up to support struggling storesGuest: Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter Did the government shut down today? Why another federal government shutdown threat is still looming…Guest: Steve Cotton - Financial Strategist & Policy Expert - President of Cotton Wealth Management Associates NY Times Best-Selling Author Peter H. Reynolds penned a new book with Pope Francis! Titled: Our Treasures Within. Peter returns to the Boch Center n Wed. Feb. 4th at 10am for the 4TH ANNUAL WORLD READ ALOUD DAY program to highlight his children’s book: Say Something.Guest: Peter H. Reynolds - Author Cape Cod and Islands are looking like the target for an incoming snow storm this weekend, with a majority of MA dodging a bullet!Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Melissa Constanzer  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Dan seems to think so. What do you think? Are tensions on the ground easing up? Will ICE pull out of Minnesota's cities? Will the rhetoric and heat cool off?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long time New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, who led the Pats to 6 Super Bowl victories, was not inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, sparking widespread outrage and disbelief across the football community. Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy echoes some of that criticism in his recent article saying, “What’s the point of the Pro Football Hall of Fame if Bill Belichick doesn’t get in on the first ballot?” Shaughnessy checked in to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. has identified more than $9.7 Million and counting in exclusive funding intended for gateway municipalities provided to cities or towns that no longer meet the legal criteria to be considered a gateway municipality under Massachusetts general laws. The senator has also uncovered data showing multiple communities in MA that qualify for gateway municipality status but has never been included in the initiative. Sen. Driscoll has been exploring possible legislative changes to the state’s gateway municipality designation for years and joined us 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! “STAIRWAY TO SEVEN” SWEEPSTAKES - NFL legend & 3x Super Bowl Champ Matt Light and Chef Steve DiFillippo of Davio's are teaming up purpose-driven Super Bowl sweepstakes. The proceeds benefit the Matt Light Foundation and Ron Burton Training Village.Guest: Steve DiFillippo – Owner of Davio’s Restaurant Centre Street Food Pantry expands appointment model to increase families served by 30% in 2026.Guest: Rose Saia - Executive Director of the Centre Street Food Pantry Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma Is Pulling Down Humanity-Book is coming out March 19, 2026Guest: Michael Menard – Author - former Johnson & Johnson engineering executive and inventor, Menard applied systems thinking to decades of public health data and uncovered a startling root cause behind addiction, suicide and incarceration: unresolved childhood trauma. How Artificial

A news story Nightside will continue to follow is ICE agents in Minnesota. Have your opinions changed? Elliot Forhan, Democrat for Ohio posted a video fantasizing about how he is going to "kill Trump" by obtaining a conviction and imposing the death penalty. Was this going too far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiny homes, also sometimes referred to as ADUs (accessory dwelling units), have gotten increasingly popular over the last decade with many Americans transforming unused backyard space into serious income with tiny-home ADUs. What are tiny homes used for? What do they cost to build and how are people making money from them? Do you have an ADU on your property, or are you thinking about getting one? Jon Grishpul, Co-CEO of MaxableSpace.com checked in to discuss what you need to know about the tiny home movement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed the temporary utility bill reductions this winter that were requested by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey last week. There seems to be some confusion over how much utility companies will charge customers over the next two months. Will the companies be able to recoup any of the money they lost in Feb. & March? How and when? The Healey Administration asked utility companies to temporarily lower gas and electric bills by 10% in February and March. Our understanding is that the companies can recover the money deferred starting in April, when gas heating bills typically drop...Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto joined us to explain and discuss in greater detail.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! UMass Amherst Researchers Identify Top Risk Factors for Pedestrian-vehicle Crashes at Massachusetts Bus Stops.Guest: Tolu Oke - lead study author and a Ph.D. candidate in transportation engineering at UMass Amherst Scientists reveal the winter habit killing thousands each year… Burning wood to heat homes in winter may be linked to around 8,600 premature deaths each year in the United States.Guest: Audwin Cash - CEO of GPS Air, a U.S.-based company focused on improving indoor air quality. Through Nikco Sports, for every New England Patriots AFC Champ Super Bowl Football sold, $5 will be donated to the New England Patriots Foundation.Guest: Bob Ibach – owner of Ibach & Associates The best meals you can get on a flight, according to travel pros.Guest: Hannah Sampson – WaPo Travel Reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We once again we find ourselves discussing the events in Minnesota. What are your thoughts? Is there a way to get Democrats and Republicans to work together?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.