Nightside With Dan Rea

President Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers have discovered a new health trend that finds many young adults in their 30s and 40s are experiencing memory problems. According to the Census Bureau, the number of working-age adults reporting “serious difficulty” thinking has climbed by an estimated one million people since the start of the pandemic; a number higher than any other time in the last 15 years. Why now? What do researchers think are contributing factors to young adults suffering memory problems? Dr. Andrew Budson, a Boston University neurologist who specializes in memory disorders joined us to discuss the scary details.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!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!Ted Williams 1946 American League MVP Award and 1958 Silver Slugger Soar to a Combined $800,000 Highlighting 21st Annual Live Auction Event.  David Hunt – President of Hunt Auctions joined Dan Rea.The Grand Kyiv Ballet Returns to Boston, Two Shows Nutcracker & Snow Queen 11/29-11/30 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Alex Stoianov, the founder of The Grand Kyiv Ballet and one of the principal dancers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet checked in with Dan.Inflation hits Thanksgiving dinner: Average cost of food, drinks, decor surges 19% this year!  Bill Dendy – Financial Strategist with Raymond James discussed the prices with Dan.E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots leaves 1 dead and dozens sickened across the US. Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center gave Dan the scary details.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHe

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic, Dan asked listeners for their stories of Brushes with Celebrities! We even had a celebrity call in! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year it seems that society wants to start celebrating the Christmas season earlier and earlier. Many citizens have started to see Christmas décor pop up in local stores well before Halloween and in some cases before Summer has even ended! How early is too early to start celebrating Christmas? Do you think retailers need to hold off till after Halloween to pull out the Christmas décor? Is “Christmas Creep” about consumerism or comfort?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An iconic house in Newburyport referred to as the “The Pink House” has been in the midst of a demolition battle between locals and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. What was originally built as a “spite” house in 1925 by a divorcee, has long become a historical icon in the region. The federal agency wants to tear down the home and return the land to its original state and support local wildlife, whereas the Support The Pink House organization is actively working to save it. Rochelle Joseph, President of the Support The Pink House organization joined Dan Rea. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!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!Alex London - Genealogy and local history librarian with the Worcester Public Library who just reunited with an overdue book, 51 years later.Last Comiskey explores the stories and atmosphere surrounding Chicago’s iconic baseball stadium and celebrates the final surprising season of the “Baseball Palace of the World” with author Ken Smoller.“Full House” actor Dave Coulier diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an aggressive blood cancer. What non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is (specifically B cell), what makes it so aggressive, how common it is, what treatment options are and symptoms to look out for? Dr. Jeremy Abramson - Director of the Lymphoma Program, Mass General Hospital Cancer Center joined Dan on this important topic.Bobby’s Books is Winchester’s newest pop-up. Plot twist: It’s run by a second grader, and all the proceeds go to charity. With guests Bobby Atchinson - the second grader at Am

President Joe Biden and President Elect Donald Trump met at the White House after a contentious election season. The two were very cordial where both pledged a smooth transition between administrations. Trump has wasted no time in selecting various cabinet members to fill out his administration. Dan asked listeners for their reactions. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton says the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have these discussions as a party.” Dan asked listeners for their reactions to Rep. Moulton's comments. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton said the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have these discussions as a party.” Congressman Seth Moulton joined us to address his comments!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide News UpdateThursday November 14, 2024 Faust Ruggiero, M.S. - Author of "Road to Recovery" – Fix Your AddictioJeremiah – A Tour Guide on the Freedom Trail's Historic Holiday Strolls starting November 22ndAdam Dumey - Google tech expert answers the question - Buy Now or Wait for Black Friday? Google Reveals Top Trending Gifts for 2024 as Shoppers Gear up For the Busy Holiday Season with Justin Burr - Google tech expertAsk Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? *Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? *Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening* Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? Brockton City Councilor Shirley Asack joined us to discuss!*Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!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!Americans are Feeling a ‘Habenula Hit’ Post-Election: A Biological Response Fueling Stress and Motivation Loss. Dan spoke with Dr. Kyra Bobinet.What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season, said Matt Pepin – Boston Globe Sports Editor.Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head. Dan got clarification from Dr. Dan Daneshvar - Mass General Brigham brain injury specialist and senior author of the study.Mass Lottery is hosting a holiday toy drive at the claim centers across the state & new Celtics lottery ticket coming out next week – holiday lottery tickets. Christian Teja – Director of Communications for the MA State Lottery Commission checked in with Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide

After Donald Trump secured a return trip to the White House, there are many Americans who are considering leaving the U.S. to live and work elsewhere. While fully changing your citizenship to another country can be tempting, it can be complicated. There is now an easier and more affordable option and that's a digital nomad visa, a way to live in a foreign country for a brief period if you prove income through remote work. Dan asked "Are there any circumstances that would cause you to relocate? And if so, where?"Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Donald Trump secured a return trip to the White House, there are many Americans who are considering leaving the U.S. to live and work elsewhere. While fully changing your citizenship to another country can be tempting, it can be complicated. There is now an easier and more affordable option and that's a digital nomad visa, a way to live in a foreign country for a brief period if you prove income through remote work.Dan asked "Are there any circumstances that would cause you to relocate? And if so, where?"Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Massachusetts communities see their educators on strike for a third day now. The negotiations continue in Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead over educators’ contracts, in which the various teachers’ unions are asking for higher pay, more benefits, and parental leave among other demands. Beverly and Gloucester were scheduled to report to Essex Superior Court in Lawrence for a contempt hearing where they could face fines after they refused to call off their own work stoppages. We brought you the latest in the ongoing negotiations and litigation.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!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!Brett Stevens - Reworld Senior Director joined Dan to discuss turning dirty diapers into electricity! A local MA daycare teams up with a waste management facility in Massachusetts to do just that!Jorge Sota - Music Director of New Philharmonia Orchestra, which begins its 30th Anniversary Season with two performances November 23rd & 24th at Grace Church in Newton Corner.Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott and Comedian Steve Sweeney with Sober Comedy Night presented by the HOPE Center, coming up on November 21st.Allison Tibaldi - Contributing writer for USA TODAY 10Best, told Dan about finding fall splendor at these 7 New England beaches, from Maine to Rhode Island.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The post-election fallout from Donald Trump’s victory has Democrats continuing to point the finger at each other...While last week Congressman Seth Moulton gained criticism for saying the party needs to shift their approach when it comes to identity politics, this week Senator Bernie Sanders is the latest to garner attention for his comments saying the Democrat Party lost the election because they lost touch with the working class. What are your thoughts?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.