NightSide With Dan Rea

Criminal Defense Attorney Phil Tracy was in to chat about both Karen Read trials. As the retrial comes to an end, Tracy shared legal analysis on both cases and discussed what changed between the two and more.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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!In this episode we chatted with: Dr. Zoe Weiss, MD, Infectious Disease Physician and Director of the Microbiology Laboratory at Tufts Medical Center - Just as the price of eggs drops, we’re hit with a salmonella outbreak!Stephen Harrigan, author of “Sorrowful Mysteries: The Shepherd Children of Fatima and the Fate of the Twentieth Century" - A powerful exploration of the three secrets of Fatima and a man’s journey grappling with his own faith.Peter H. Kim, Professor of Management and Organization, USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California - Is America losing trust in one another? A 2019 Pew Research Center report on trust found that 71 percent of respondents thought interpersonal trust had waned over the last two decades.Claire Kilcullen, Associate Director of Culture + Experience at Seaport Boston - The First Ever Sweatapalooza will be held on Saturday, June 21 – Put on that fitness attire and join thousands of others for this FREE event!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.

From President Trump to his Cabinet officials to even the Democratic leaders, New England voters are not happy. A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe survey of 1,000 registered voters in three New England states reveals respondents think the country is headed in the wrong direction. Pollster David Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, was in to talk about these results.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.

Methuen native Scott Kerman shares conversations he had with former Massachusetts Gov. Mike Dukakis in his newest book, The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician. Through humor and insight, Kerman remembers a multi-layered man with deep civic passions. Kerman is the humor columnist at The Eagle-Tribune and joined Dan tonight!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.

A lag in job growth in Massachusetts is one of the reasons the state is trailing the nation in GDP growth. With fewer private sector jobs, fewer residents are working, earning wages, and contributing to the local economy. Dan talked with Aidan Enright, Economic Research Associate at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, about what the research indicates.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.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! In this episode we chatted with: Former Red Sox Pitcher Mike Timlin – Mike spoke with Dan about the Sharon Timlin Memorial Event - A Race to Cure ALS, which is held in memory of former Red Sox pitcher Mike's mom Sharon who lost her courageous battle to ALS. The event will take place Saturday, June 14, in Hopkinton.Dr. Dan Singley, leading expert on fathers’ mental health and co-creator of International Fathers’ Mental Health Day – Dr. Singley checked in to discuss how 1 in 10 new fathers have postpartum depression.Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist - Marco Sturm’s diverse coaching journey was a key selling point, but will he prove to be the right guy to lead the Boston Bruins?Peter Drummey, Chief Historian and Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Mass. Historical Society – The Mass. Historical Society is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and The Battle of Bunker Hill with exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more.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.

Riots continue in Los Angeles with protesting continuing over ICE immigration raids. The National Guard and Marines are there to counter demonstrations against President Trump's immigration enforcement policies. A curfew was enacted for parts of L.A. and CA Gov. Newsom continues to fight the Trump administration's decision to send the troops 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 as your #1 preset!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation with Brian McCarter, a South End resident, who says drug deals continue at 874 Harrison Ave. despite his 911 calls. The plan to clean up the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard that was rolled out two years ago hasn’t quite worked out. Residents affected by the Mass. and Cass spillover are begging for more police enforcement as it remains an open-air drug market.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 plan to clean up the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard that was rolled out two years ago hasn’t quite worked out. Residents affected by the Mass. and Cass spillover are begging for more police enforcement as it remains an open-air drug market. Brian McCarter, a South End resident, says drug deals continue at 874 Harrison Ave. despite his 911 calls. McCarter 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.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!In this episode we chatted with: Dr. Dan Suiter, Orkin Distinguished Professor of Urban Entomology, Dept. of Entomology, Univ. of Georgia - A new insect is spreading across the U.S., joining the Joro Spider, Asian long-horned beetle, and the spotted lanternfly! The difference? This one could be fatal! Jonathan Lane with Revolution 250 checked in, discussing The 250th Anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill - A Commemorative Event.Kelly Isenor, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross of MA - The Atlantic Hurricane season is underway, and that means the increased threat of severe storms. The American Red Cross needs blood donations now to stay ahead of the curve. Find out where you can donate!Rosangela Teodoro, owner of Teodora's Boucherie Gourmande in Cohasset, MA - Female Butcher Rosangela Teodoro is looking to inspire more women to become butchers! There aren't many female butchers out there but Teodoro knows her stuff. 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.

Riots broke out in Los Angeles protesting ICE immigration raids. At least 2,000 National Guard troops arrived to counter demonstrations against President Trump's immigration enforcement policies. CA Gov. Newsom sued President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth for deploying the National Guard. Dan discussed.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.

A public hearing was held for the Massachusetts judge, Shelley Joseph, who is accused of helping a man sneak out the back of her Newton courthouse and evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Dan discussed the charges against Judge Joseph as the state's Commission on Judicial Conduct moves forward with the power to recommend discipline without removal.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.

Over a month after the fatal Boston school bus crash that killed a 5-year-old in Hyde Park, the community is still looking for answers. Very little is publicly known about the school bus driver, who has not been charged in the crash. Why won’t the RMV or city release more information? The New England First Amendment Coalition says, “We should have the right to know who we’re sharing the roads with, and whether or not they are a danger to us.”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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!In this episode we chatted with: Sheriff Patrick McDermott who checked in with the first Norfolk County Recovery Fest benefiting the recovery community. ***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. Jerry Jamison – Author of "Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, and Backroom Abortions." The real life story of con artist Robert Spears.Enough talking about it: It’s time for the Red Sox to call up Roman Anthony. WBZ NewsRadio's Dan Watkins joined Dan Rea to discuss it!Is one cup of coffee a day good for you? Yes, and 2-4 cups could be even better, scientist says. Sara Mahdavi - adjunct professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto & lead study author.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.

Friday, veterans gathered on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. Tens of thousands attended the observances, and many were there to commend the dwindling number of surviving veterans, some in their late 90s and older. Dan opened the lines for remembrance.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.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller horror cult classic The Sentinel comes a new historical novel covering decades of gang history from 1878 to 1955. Jeffrey Konvitz blends fact with fiction, incorporating lore from cities like New York, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Konvitz joined Dan tonight to discuss The Circus of Satan: Murder, Revenge, and the Rise of Organized Crime.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 seems to be trouble in paradise! For a while, Elon Musk and President Trump were inseparable, with many questioning the relationship. Now, Trump has confirmed that things have soured, with Musk expressing his disappointment in Trump’s policy bill and beyond. Is there a winner, or do they both lose?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 guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: Shawn DeRosa, Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety for the DCR: The search is on for summer lifeguards! What does it take to be a lifeguard in MA? Would you make the cut?Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension entomologist at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst: The Spotted Lanternfly (MA Reporting: https://massnrc.org/pests/slfreport.aspx - Other States: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/slf) is wreaking havoc on folks in North Andover! What is this invasive insect and how can we control them? David Condon, Director of Natural Resources for the Town of Yarmouth: It’s boating season! But get ready for 2026 - The newly signed Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act will require motorized boat operators to obtain certification before hitting the water next year.Cathy Mayone, Managing Director of the Martha's Vineyard Museum: The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws”, one of the most iconic films in cinematic history!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.

Continued conversation about President Donald Trump's U.S. travel ban that bars citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Trump says the move was necessary to protect the country against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The countries included in this ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban will take effect starting next Monday at 12AM.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 week, President Trump reinstated a U.S. travel ban barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Trump says the move was necessary to protect the country against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The countries included in this ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban will take effect starting next Monday at 12AM.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.

In President Trump’s latest move against Harvard University, he signed a proclamation “suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University.” In addition, Sec. of State Marco Rubio will assess current foreign students and determine on a case-by-case basis whether to revoke those current visas. Is President Trump going too far in his attacks against Harvard?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 we thought you'd like to know more about!In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales Columnist: Son offering $50,000 reward for information about Brighton mother who vanished in 1975; Boston police asking for public’s help.Libby Zuccarello – Girl Scout & Belmont High Student – Founder of Senior Outreach Club at Belmont High: Belmont High Schooler Develops the Senior Outreach Club & runs tech help classes for seniors to help them adapt to the world of technology & overcome tech anxiety.Mark Anastasio – Coolidge Corner Theatre Director of Programming: The Coolidge Corner Theatre Announces Its Summer 2025 Outdoor Screening Line-Up.Captain Bree Barker – The Salvation Army in Cambridge: For National Donut Day, The Salvation Army of Massachusetts will deliver donuts to police, fire, and veterans across the state.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.

Now that Elon Musk has officially left the Trump Administration, he’s speaking out against the congressional spending bill or otherwise known as Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as it makes its way through the U.S. Senate. Musk is calling the tax and spending package a “disgusting abomination.” What’s included in the bill that’s so egregious? Musk claims the bill will “increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion” while GOP leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson say Musk is wrong. We discussed Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and what Musk's relationship is or will be with Trump now that he’s exited.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.

Now that Elon Musk has officially left the Trump Administration, he’s speaking out against the congressional spending bill or otherwise known as Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as it makes its way through the U.S. Senate. Musk is calling the tax and spending package a “disgusting abomination.” What’s included in the bill that’s so egregious? Musk claims the bill will “increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion” while GOP leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson say Musk is wrong. We discussed Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and what Musk's relationship is or will be with Trump now that he’s exited.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. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley released a video Wednesday condemning comments that Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made during a recent interview where she said people are “getting snatched off the street by secret police” offering “no justification.” Foley took aim with Wu calling ICE agents “secret police,” calling the characterization “offensive” and stating, “there are no secret police. ICE agents, along with other federal law enforcement partners, are making immigration arrests. That is no secret.” The U.S. AG went on to say they will not apologize for doing their job. Dan shared his thoughts on the narrative of ICE operations in MA.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 Personal Collection of Bill Walton at Public Auction coming up Thursday June 12th at 2:00pm ETGuest: Dave Hunt – President of Hunt AuctionsWork zone "crisis" demands blue lights solution, says MassDOT Highway Admin.Guest: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway AdministratorThe 2025 Thunder over New Hampshire Air Show - U.S. Navy Blue Angels Return to New Hampshire for First Time in 13 Years! Sept. 6th & 7thGuest: Major Michelle MastrobattistaPuppy Protection Act advancing in the House. Aimed at improving the welfare of dogs and puppies, particularly those in commercial breeding facilities, often referred to as puppy mills. Some dog advocates are concerned saying proposal would punish responsible US breeders and boost foreign puppy mills…Guest: Sheila Goffe - the vice president of government relations for the American Kennel ClubListen 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.

A man has been charged with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime after launching a fire attack on multiple volunteers with Run for Their Lives (which organizes running and walking events to call for the immediate release of Israelis being held in Gaza) in Boulder, Colorado. According to police, the suspect told investigators that he “wanted to kill all Zionist people.” We discussed the rise of antisemitism and attacks such as this in Colorado that are fueling fear for the Jewish community.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.

A man has been charged with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime after launching a fire attack on multiple volunteers with Run for Their Lives (which organizes running and walking events to call for the immediate release of Israelis being held in Gaza) in Boulder, Colorado. According to police, the suspect told investigators that he “wanted to kill all Zionist people.” We discussed the rise of antisemitism and attacks such as this in Colorado that are fueling fear for the Jewish community.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 ongoing drama with Market Basket where CEO Arthur Demoulas was suspended and put on paid leave by the Board of Directors with his three sisters at the helm, is very reminiscent of the HBO hit drama Succession where family and business relationships sour, and battles ensue. Tonight, we discuss the market basket feud and hear your thoughts on it! Boston Globe reporter Camilo Fonseca 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!Rappel Boston - 100 People To Brave The Side of One of Cambridge’s Biggest Buildings to Fight Epilepsy on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Josh Drew - Director of Development at Epilepsy Foundation New England and is in charge of the Rappel Event talked with Dan about the event.Boulder, Colorado antisemitic attack that injured a dozen. Adam Katz - president of Foundation to Combat Antisemitism checked in.Is sunscreen toxic? The war on sunscreen! Timothy Rebbeck, a professor of cancer prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has the answer.At-Home Heart Attacks and Cardiac Deaths on the Rise Since COVID-19 Pandemic, a recent study finds. Dr. Jason Wasfy – author of the published study on this & director of Outcomes Research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiology Division and a faculty member at the Mongan Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital checked in.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.

In a surprise drone attack on airfields across Russia, Ukraine destroyed and or severely damaged nearly a third of Moscow’s strategic bomber fleet. This strategic attack completely upends Russia’s military strategy. How does this latest attack change the dynamic of the war? Will the Trump Admin. walk away from this war or get more involved with putting an end to it?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.

According to a new poll from the University of New Hampshire, less than half of Massachusetts residents approve of Gov. Maura Healey’s performance as governor and only 37% of Bay Staters say Gov. Healey deserves to be re-elected. As a MA citizen, are you satisfied with the Healey Administration’s handling of MA? Do you think Gov. Healey should be re-elected in 2026?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.

Monday during a press conference acting ICE director Todd Lyons and U.S. Attorney for MA Leah Foley addressed the media saying early 1,500 people have been detained in Massachusetts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the last month. The news comes on the heels of the arrest of a Milford high school student who got swept up in an ICE operation that targeted the student’s father over the weekend. We discussed the ramped-up efforts by ICE, it's impact on MA and how the U.S. Attorney plans to tackle immigration in MA.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!Lowell Summer Music Series Set To Kick Off The 35th Season – Produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With James MacDonald – Lowell Music Series Director.AAA Travel’s Money-Saving Hacks for Summer Trips - ways to save on both big-ticket items and the smaller purchases that can quickly add up. With Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson.Study reveals decline in mental health among US mothers… Only 25% of moms report "excellent" mental health, down from 38% in 2016. A 64% increase in mothers reporting fair/poor health. With Christi Taylor Jones - Marriage & Family Therapist & author of "Touched by Suicide: A Personal and Psychological Perspective on the Longing for Death and Rebirth".Rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster is found at The Union Oyster House in Boston! The Restaurant donates it to a NH Aquarium! With Rico DiFronzo - Executive Chef at the Union Oyster House.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.

As a follow up to our 10PM hour, as medicine and medical treatment evolves, are you interested in taking new tests that can tell you when you might develop a disease or condition? Would you want to know ahead of time or find out when symptoms arise?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 have been some big medical breakthroughs in the past couple of weeks. The FDA just approved a simple blood test to detect early Alzheimer’s with no spinal tap or scan. Scientists in the UK have now shrunk brain tumor diagnosis time from 8 weeks to 2 hours using real-time DNA sequencing in surgery. Then, in Philadelphia, a baby’s life was saved after doctors who rewrote his DNA using a first of its kind personalized genetic fix that revolutionizes treatment for babies with rare genetic disorders. Futurist Kevin Cirilli joined Dan and discussed technological advancements in medicine.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.

Back in the summer of 2014, Market Basket owners Arthur T. Demoulas and his three sisters were in a battle with their cousin for control of the company, in which customer boycotts and employee walkouts ensued. Now, this week CEO Arthur T Demoulas, two of his children and three other Market Basket executives were suspended and put on paid leave. The Market Basket board of directors said Arthur is being investigated by an independent law firm "for planning a work stoppage in retaliation for requests from the board for basic collaboration and oversight." Arthur and his allies claim, the investigation is "a farcical cover for a hostile takeover." We discussed the Market Basket feud!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!Zach Doell - editor of vehicle testing at U.S. News with U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Teens.Jerry Greenfield – Co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream joined Dan to discuss the 42nd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl at Boston City Hall Plaza. Funds raised support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dorchester Day this Sunday – Celebrating everything Dorchester with Jack Doherty – owner of College Hype.Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator with a heads up on the Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement Project Weekend Closures for Bridge Work – First closure begins tonight May 30th: from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 2. The second closure is set for 9 p.m. on June 20 to 5 a.m. on June 23.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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSideThe U.S. Court of International Trade struck down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods from nearly every foreign nation, by deeming them illegal. This ruling introduces a new era of uncertainty for U.S. consumers and businesses. Political junkie Sam Mettler joined Gary to discuss President Trump’s stalled tariffs and more!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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSideAcross the country employees are being summoned back to the office under “return to work” mandates. According to a January 2025 survey by Resume Builder, nine in ten companies will require workers back in the office by the end of the year, with 30% already enforcing five-day in person schedules: Amazon being one of them. With such a pushback from employees, Google is requiring 3 in person workdays as a compromise. Todd Finard of Finard Properties joined Gary to discuss hybrid work in 2025. 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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSideAwarding winning long time Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joined Gary to talk about the Larry Bird Celtics and his book: Wish It Lasted Forever. Dan Shaughnessy covered the Boston Celtics every day from 1982 to 1986, which were some of their glory days. Shaughnessy traveled with the team and got a real inside look at the operation of professional basketball. We discussed the current situation the Celtics are in as well as Shaughnessy’s book.Then - Matt Dooley is a Cornell University lacrosse player who is part of the men’s team that just beat Maryland at Gillette Stadium, winning their first NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse championship since 1977. Dooley is a former lacrosse player at Lincoln-Sudbury High School and joined Gary to discuss their win and how to properly guide your child through high school sports. How can you be a better parent in raising young athletes?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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSideCBS entertainment reporter Cooper Lawrence is back to talk to Gary about the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, Kanye West spreading antisemitism through his latest song, "Heil Hitler,” and more!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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan ReaSportswriter Jackson Tolliver checked in with Gary to chat about the Celtics and the Patriots. The NBA draft is weeks away…how will the Celtics rebuild their roster? As the Patriots prepare for their next season with new head coach Mike Vrabel, how is Vrabel reshaping the Pats? What are you hoping for in a Pats team this year?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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan ReaAcademy award winning actor and Newton native, Jack Lemmon is considered “the most successful tragi-comedian of his age". Lemmon is known for his roles in movies such as, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross, and more! Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss Jack Lemmon’s 50 year acting career, highlighting some of his classics!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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan ReaThe Karen Read trial continues Wednesday with a crash reconstruction expert taking the stand. Crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher testified that he found the laceration to John O’Keefe’s right eye was consistent with being struck with the rear fin, or “spoiler” portion of Read’s Lexus. CBS Boston’s Kristina Rex discussed Welcher’s testimony and more with Gary. Then:Author Casey Sherman joined Gary to talk about the untold story of a family tragedy; a true crime narrative that dives into the complicated and gripping story of Nathan Carman. Nathan was rescued at sea while clinging to a lifeboat and claiming his mother drowned at sea after their family boat went down. The real story is far grimmer… Casey and Gary discuss Casey’s new book, “Blood in the Water.”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.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan ReaIn a breaking news story, the Market Basket family feud continues as the CEO is put on paid leave. Gary took listener calls and heard their thoughts on the latest Market Basket feud. Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio for the latest on this developing story.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.

Jill Robin Payne, a licensed psychotherapist and communication coach, discussed the power of effective communication. How we communicate has evolved over time and is still ever changing with modern technology! Whether it’s through email, text, verbal talk, or videochat, effective communication is vital to building and maintaining healthy relationships. We touched on what Jill calls “bempathy,” described as banter empathy and how verbal communication and banter fosters empathy and thus helps you connect and understand others more deeply. 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 latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the school leading to a contentious back and forth. Why is Trump still going after Harvard?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 latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the school leading to a contentious back and forth. Why is Trump still going after Harvard?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!How much you have to make to rent comfortably in Boston? Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.New Adventure Park called Urban Air Opens In Brockton! Cheryl Ng – Owner of Urban Air Brockton stopped by.General manager Don Sweeney got more time to fix the Bruins. Will he make good with it? Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist discussed it with Dan.Do you get paid overtime or tips? Here's how the GOP tax bill could impact your money. Sherif Mityas - CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains explained it to 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.