NightSide With Dan Rea

Massachusetts Senator Nick Collins is supporting legislation, An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, a bill aimed at curbing the rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. We heard callers’ thoughts about traffic safety in Boston on Wednesday evening, now we continued the conversation with Senator Collins!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!Investigators explore new lead in 1977 disappearance. Disappearance of Simone Ridinger and Judith Bleiler: Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Saturday, September 13, the Military Friends Foundation will host its 12th Annual Massachusetts Run for the Fallen (5K) at Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham Guest: Brigadier Gen. Tom Sellers The one thing on their mind is putting weight on.’ Black bear seen roaming neighborhood in Townsend. Guest: Mary Beth Parise – Townsend Resident Braintree Little League Teams Heads to the World Series Playoffs & started opening game today against South Carolina! Guest: Steve Pratt - Vice President - Braintree American Little LeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One aspect of life that is inevitable is that eventually, we all die. With nearly 170,000 deaths occurring worldwide daily, urban cemeteries across the globe are approaching full capacity. Arlington National Cemetery in Viginia is nearly full and with current burial rates, Arlington will be completely full in about 25 years. The funeral industry is facing growing pressure to adopt scalable, sustainable alternatives that reflect both environmental and cultural shifts. What happens when we do run out of space? What do you do when you have more people dying than there is space to put them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Boston, there is a rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. Mayor Wu has cited safety concerns regarding food delivery app drivers in the city and filed an ordinance this year to increase accountability. In addition, a bill has been filed, S.2347 An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, aimed at curbing these incidents. The legislation would increase fines for traffic violations and require insurance for commercial use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Boston, there is a rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. Mayor Wu has cited safety concerns regarding food delivery app drivers in the city and filed an ordinance this year to increase accountability. In addition, a bill has been filed, S.2347 An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, aimed at curbing these incidents. The legislation would increase fines for traffic violations and require insurance for commercial use.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!Malden Nonprofit Offers Beach Equipment For Those With Disabilities – How one local nonprofit’s mission is to help those with disabilities live a fulfilling life.Guest: Rachel Kaprielian – CEO of Triangle, Inc. The race to find a cure for ALS. Activist talks about activism for the genetic ALS and FTD communities, advocates for research funding and healthcare advancements for genetic carriers and people living with ALS. -Also wrote a book: Last Nerve: A Memoir of Illness and the Endurance of Family.Guest: Mindy Uhrlaub - ALS activist and author - founding member of End the Legacy, a nonprofit organization that works to support the genetic ALS and FTD The Matt Brown Foundation Team Running in the 2025 Falmouth Road Race!Guest: Matt Brown – of the Matt Brown Foundation LPGA coming to TPC in Norton! Tournament will bring the world’s top LPGA golfers to the region over Labor Day weekend. With a $4.1 million purse, the largest outside the majors and Tour Championship.Guest: Patrick Healey - FM Championship Tournament DirectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recently discovered interstellar object being likened to a comet by some scientists is on an “extremely unusual course” that will take it close to three different planets: Venus, Mars and Jupiter, says Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Loeb believes the unidentified object is an alien craft saying, “The chance of a natural space rock randomly flying along that path is less than 0.005%.” Do you believe in alien life form? Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence says she believes aliens could “possibly be real”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recently discovered interstellar object being likened to a comet by some scientists is on an “extremely unusual course” that will take it close to three different planets: Venus, Mars and Jupiter, says Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Loeb believes the unidentified object is an alien craft saying, “The chance of a natural space rock randomly flying along that path is less than 0.005%.” Do you believe in alien life form? Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence says she believes aliens could “possibly be real”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is currently facing two challenging local issues. The first being, in no particular order, the ongoing Republic Services trash collectors’ strike that is now heading towards its seventh week. Healey sent a letter to the leadership at Republic Services calling them out for not answering or returning her calls and went on to say, “Your company’s failure to resolve or even meaningfully address this prolonged strike is unacceptable”. The second pressing matter is the indictment of Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins. Some lawmakers are pushing Healey to remove him from his position but she has yet to make a move, saying these are “serious” allegations in which she wants to know more. We discussed these pressing local issues.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!Market Basket board’s lawyer sends warning to Arthur T. Demoulas’s side over ‘public vitriol’. The latest on the Market Basket drama.Guest: Jon Chesto – Boston Globe Business ReporterWebster Deputy Chief of Police Gordon Wentworth tells us the tale of Goose the water monitor lizard who gained widespread fame!Guest: Gordon Wentworth – Webster Deputy Chief of Police Astronomer Says Unidentified Space Object Could Be Alien Spacecraft!Guest: Prof. Avi Loab - Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science Director of the Institute for Theory & Computation at Harvard University MA woman attacked by bat when it flew into her open mouth while stargazing in Arizona! GoFundMe created for her medical expenses.Guest: Erica Kahn – Victim of bat attackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump held a press conference announcing what he calls, “liberation day in DC” where he announced his plan to crackdown on violent crime in the nation’s capital. Despite preliminary year-to-date crime comparisons from Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department that show overall crime in D.C. has decreased by 7% since last year, with violent crime down 26% and property crime reduced by 5%, Trump placed DC Police under federal control and activated the National Guard to combat what he said was a wave of lawlessness. Do you think the federal government needs to get involved with local DC crime? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump held a press conference announcing what he calls, “liberation day in DC” where he announced his plan to crackdown on violent crime in the nation’s capital. Despite preliminary year-to-date crime comparisons from Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department that show overall crime in D.C. has decreased by 7% since last year, with violent crime down 26% and property crime reduced by 5%, Trump placed DC Police under federal control and activated the National Guard to combat what he said was a wave of lawlessness. Do you think the federal government needs to get involved with local DC crime? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a series of scandals at the Massachusetts State Police including the overtime scandal, the firing of Trooper Michael Proctor, and the death of a trainee at the MA State Police Academy, the State Police and Colonel Geoffrey Noble take on the challenge of trying to change the public perception of the State Police. What does the department need to do to restore public trust and a good reputation? 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 ethics of creating deepfakes or AI generated avatars of the dead! How technology is being used by some in end of life planning… Guest: Paul Fried – owner of I Made Arrangements – an end of life planning website & service Tanglewood Music Center to present an evening of silent film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Tanglewood composers, conductors, and instrumentalists will perform live on Tuesday, August 12. Guest: Kathy Tallman, CEO and Executive Director at the Coolidge Corner Theatre What to know about Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease. Virus suspected of infecting newborn on Martha's Vineyard… Guest: Dr. Shira Doron - Tufts Medical Center Chief Infection Control OfficerThe Boston Triathlon returns to South Boston August 16-17, 2025 -Also an annual kids day at the Boston Triathlon on Saturday the 16th – free for all kids. Guest: Mike O’Neil – Event Director of the Boston Triathlon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. In this 20th hour Dan asked listeners to call in and tell him about their hobbies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High-profile celebrity attorney Alan Dershowitz got into a feud at a Martha’s Vineyard farmer’s market when a local vender would not sell him pierogis over his legal representation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Good Pierogi co-owner Krem Miskevich said they were “legally justified” in turning Dershowitz away. The owner said they believed selling to him was equivalent to supporting his decisions and statements. We discussed more details about “Pierogi-gate” and welcomed listeners’ thoughts! Alan Dershowitz joined us to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an ongoing effort to restore rent control in Massachusetts. Homes For All, a housing justice coalition in MA is pushing for a ballot initiative that would create a statewide “rent stabilization” program that would tie annual increases for most apartments to inflation, with a hard annual cap at 5 percent, but also include some exemptions. Are you for or against rent control? Why or why not? Greg Vasil, CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board joined us to discuss.*The Homes For All Massachusetts Coalition is not available to join this evening’s discussion*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!A new AP poll finds that 86 percent of Americans are stressed over rising food prices and their ability to afford increased costs of living. How policy impacts prices that we pay for food, goods and services...Guest: Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino - Political Economic Analyst & author of Presidential Power and The American Political System How one Massachusetts company is quietly leading the Made-in-USA movement!Guest: William Gagnon - Excel Dryer Exec. VP and COO What are moon jellyfish? Why do they sting off Cape Cod but nowhere else?Guest: Nicole Corbett – Local marine researcher – Director/President of the Popponesset Water Stewardship Alliance Weekend Weather Forecast for BostonGuest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson checked in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every now and then, we open the phone lines for listeners to bring up whatever topic they'd wish to discuss with Dan, or offer up show topic suggestions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Various sources say a summit between President Trump and Russian President Putin could occur as early as next week. If the meeting goes off without a hitch, it will be the first in-person summit between an American and Russian president in more than four years. Trump informed European leaders that he plans to hold a follow up trilateral meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Will Trump be able to get both leaders to agree to a meeting and will the three-year war in Ukraine end anytime soon? Who do you trust in all of this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite ongoing criticism at home and abroad. Netanyahu went on to say they merely want a security perimeter, not to govern the region. Benny Sharoni, the Israeli Consul General to New England, joined us on NightSide to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Wildfires are raging in Canada. They’re worsening air quality in New England. Guest: Sucharita Kher - Pulmonologist at Tufts Medical Center An Act Relative to Transportation Safety in MA Guest: Sen. Nick Collins Never Forget Another Name! It can be awkward when you see someone you recognize, and who clearly knows you, but you just can't remember their name… what mental tricks will help their name stick, so you don't embarrass yourself later! Guest: Dr. Ivan Misner - Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior known globally as the "Father of Modern Networking" and a NYT bestselling author of over 25 books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is ongoing controversy over actress Sydney Sweeney’s jeans advertising campaign for American Eagle. The ad campaign’s tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” has Americans split over the ad’s wordplay. Critics of the ad say it promotes eugenics whereas American Eagle and supporters say it’s always been about the jeans. According to a YouGov Poll asking over 3K U.S. adults about the ad, a majority with 52% believe the wordplay in the ad is appropriate, whereas 16% found it inappropriate and 32% were undecided. Are we experiencing a cultural shift?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate the constitutional separation of powers between the branches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate the constitutional separation of powers between the branches. Diana DiZoglio joined us on NightSide 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!Mass Lottery Produces Estimated $1.065 Billion In Net Profit For The Commonwealth In Fiscal Year 2025 - Record-setting sales for Keno and highest prize payout percentage to date for players!Guest: State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission 1 in 3 children in Massachusetts experiences clothing insecurity. Serious and often overlooked crisis: underwear insecurity. Cocotree Kids, a MA nonprofit, launched $10K fundraising campaign with hopes of providing 2,800 underserved children across Massachusetts with a weeks’ worth of underwear. Campaign kicked off August 5th & they already hit their goal! Guest: Catherine Maloy, Founder and Executive Director of Cocotree Kids Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship. More than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a new study from Common Sense Media, a group that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly. Guest: Dr. Supreet Mann, Director of Research at Common Sense Media How Goose the water monitor lizard was captured after two weeks on the loose! Guest: Captain Scott Amati – MA Environmental PoliceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee issued a flurry of subpoenas seeking files from the Justice Department and testimony from ex-government and law enforcement officials. Jeffery Epstein is a former financier and convicted sex offender who was accused of serial sex trafficking of women and underage girls, giving access to high profile figures. We discussed the latest into this investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee issued a flurry of subpoenas seeking files from the Justice Department and testimony from ex-government and law enforcement officials. Jeffery Epstein is a former financier and convicted sex offender who was accused of serial sex trafficking of women and underage girls, giving access to high profile figures. We discussed the latest into this investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing hundreds of Fenway Park concession workers, warns a second strike could occur after failing to reach a satisfactory agreement with Aramark. Union workers are pushing for higher wages and other workplace protections. How could a second-strike impact fans going to a future game at Fenway? Union President, Carlos Aramayo joined us on NightSide to discuss the latest in the ongoing negotiations between Fenway Park concession workers and their employer.*Aramark has been invited to join the conversation & has not responded to our request*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!Update on the Cape Cod Bridges Project – What’s the latest? Guest: Luisa Paiewonsky - Executive Director of MassDOT's Mega Projects Delivery Office Though we shouldn’t be nervous every time we go for a walk or a hike, we should certainly be aware and prepared to meet wildlife. How can you survive, or more importantly avoid, an animal attack? Guest: John Griffin, Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs at Humane World for Animals (formerly known as The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International) Those pesky mosquitoes go beyond just delivering itchy bites! They can carry potentially deadly diseases, and many people have misconceptions about this pest that could put them at risk! Fredericks shares common myths and actualities about mosquitoes. Guest: Jim Fredericks, Board-Certified Entomologist and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association We’re in the heart of Hurricane Season, and we already saw the devastation of flooding in Texas…It’s a good reminder that we all need to be prepared for ANY kind of weather disaster. MEMA shares some tips! Guest: Dawn Brantley – MEMA DirectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Israel and Hamas any closer to reaching a ceasefire? A U.S. backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire involving hostage exchanges and aid access collapsed. Israel is now considering expanding its military offensive in Gaza, while Hamas has rejected demands to disarm. The discussion continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Israel and Hamas any closer to reaching a ceasefire? A U.S. backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire involving hostage exchanges and aid access collapsed. Israel is now considering expanding its military offensive in Gaza, while Hamas has rejected demands to disarm. Jeff Robbins, former Chairman of the New England Board of the Anti-Defamation League joined Dan to talk about peace initiatives in the Middle East and the difficulties in bringing the Israel-Hamas war to an end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republic Services trash collectors strike continues into another week after Republic employees voted 93% in favor of continuing the strike. The ongoing dispute that affects 14 cities and towns in Massachusetts is over wages, health insurance and lack of amnesty among other things. Are you a resident of one of the communities being impacted by this strike? How is the ongoing strike adding to public health concerns in your community? Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga joined us to discuss how Gloucester is managing trash pileups.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 TikTok Sunburning Trend! Sufferers of acne swear by it but here’s why it’s problematic…Guest: Farah Moustafa, MD, Dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical CenterHow to take advantage of tax-free shopping days this weekend for MA’s tax-free weekend!Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for the Better Business Bureau in Boston Boston College student has run marathons all around the world and is trying to break a record. He’s set a goal of completing the six Abbot World Marathon Majors by the time he graduates college. #6 is coming up this fall, and crossing the finish line would make him the youngest male runner ever to earn all six of Abbott's stars.Guest: James Redding – Boston College Junior We all do it – over plan our vacations! We feel “I’ll never visit here again so I have to do EVERYTHING!” But these habits are actually making your intended relaxation vacation stressful!Guest: Laura Ratliff, Managing Editor at Luxury Travel ReportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 20th hour of the week, Dan wants to hear about your favorite summer memory from when you were a kid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-Songwriter Justin Timberlake recently revealed he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can cause fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, and more. The announcement comes on the heels of his Forget Tomorrow tour where he faced criticism of his “energy” on stage. Rheumatologist Dr. Alfred Miller joined Dan for a full discussion of what Lyme disease is and its complications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent Boston Globe article, columnist Joan Vennochi expressed her thoughts on the growing opioid crisis and involuntary commitment for those with drug and alcohol addictions. Although voluntary care is preferred, involuntary, such as a Section 35, may be the only option for law-abiding citizens to live freely without the distraction of those living unhealthily on the streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!When we think of power line corridors, we don’t usually think about the habitats around them! These corridors are not just structures delivering energy across the region – they’re home to many native plants, pollinators, and hundreds of wildlife species! Guest: Sean Redding, Director of Vegetation Management at Eversource Energy Are you a sugar addict? You may want to drop that extra scoop of sugar in your morning coffee because it’s cutting years off your life and damaging your long-term health! Guest: Monica Serra, Health Scientist Administrator at the National Institute on Aging The first “wildfire-resilient” community has been built in California. It opened just months after the raging wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area. Steve Hawks will tell us how these homes work and what makes them fire-resistant. Guest: Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety A new study out reveals 75 percent of North America’s bird species are in decline - the latest sign of a slow-moving extinction crisis that threatens entire ecosystems. Guest: Dr. Nicole Michel, Director of Quantitative Science for the National Audubon Society and co-author of the recent State of the Birds reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown University joins other Ivy League schools in making a deal with the Trump Administration. Will this improve the education?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delta recently announced that by the end of the year, your ticket price may be decided by AI. Critics say using artificial intelligence here puts the current airline's dynamic pricing model on steroids. Delta has expressed that a variety of market forces have driven the dynamic pricing model for decades and this new tech will simply streamline the process. Do you feel AI will deliver fair pricing?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think of cancer, we commonly think about the predominant ones…like breast, prostate, and lung. We don’t often think about cancers found above the collarbone…such as throat, nose, and mouth. Dr. Scharukh Jalisi, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was in to chat with Dan about cancers that develop above the neck.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.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 episode we chatted with:Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales columnist, about the disappearance of Cathy Malcolmson in 1985.Google Trends Expert Molly McHugh-Johnson about what topics fascinated Americans during the month of July!Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow in the Tax and Income Supports Division at the Urban Institute, about why so many retirees are filing for Social Security benefits early?ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough about the upcoming Sean McDonough Celebrity Draw Party and Golf Classic to raise funds for research and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis, a rare and often fatal heart disease. The event honors his late father, legendary Boston Globe columnist Will McDonough, who died suddenly in 2003 from undiagnosed cardiac amyloidosis.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republic Services trash strike continues with no end in sight. Lawmakers are urging the company to negotiate, while several towns headed to court to ask a judge to intervene. The affected communities were denied an injunction with Essex County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman outlining it’s beyond the court's power to resolve labor disputes.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation with longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz about his election as President of the National District Attorneys Association and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has been elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, where he will lead others to address critical issues in the criminal justice system. Dan spoke with Cruz about his new position and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. Listen in as Dan speaks with: Professor James Monaghan, Biology Department Chair at Northeastern University College of Science: Does the axolotl salamander hold the key to human limb regeneration? Professor Monaghan seems to think so!Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center: The funeral scam has been around for decades in many different variations: Prepaid package funeral scams, impersonation scams and burial insurance scams…but new on the scene is the video streaming of funeral services scam.Ken Leppert, Associate Professor Atmospheric Science School of Sciences, University of Louisiana at Monroe: What exactly is Cloud Seeding and what is it used for? Is it capable of creating dangerous storms like the floods in Texas?Sonni Hood, Senior Manager of PR & Communications at Unclaimed Baggage: Have you ever thought about what happens to all that unclaimed luggage at the airport? After 90 days, there’s a retailer that can take possession of those lost possessions, and you’d be amazed at what treasures they’ve found!You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this record setting heat, Dan wanted listeners to share their tips on staying cool during a heatwave.Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest weather updates! We can be heard on the IHeartRadio app, in your car, or over your favorite listening device. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. President Trump wants the Feds to cut rates, but officials have resisted out of concern that Trump's tariffs will push up inflation. Greg Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, joined Dan to discuss both interest rates and tariffs.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite ongoing efforts being made by Mayor Michelle Wu and city officials, such as increased police patrols, substance abuse outreach teams, and daily needle-pickup crews, South End residents continue to express that it's just not enough. The area around the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue continues to be a humanitarian crisis. Dan was joined by Andrew Brand, Co-President of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association, to discuss concerns over criminal activity and safety in the Mass. and Cass area.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. Listen in as Dan speaks with: Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, about U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics.Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis.” Every year, tens of thousands of horses (racehorses past their prime, foals who didn’t meet expectations, elderly Amish cart horses, and backyard companions) become “unwanted.” Keim takes readers to the front lines of the crisis. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, on why scammers want your resume and how they get them! Krissie Kelleher, the new CEO of the Boston nonprofit Team IMPACT, about the work of Team IMPACT that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.