NightSide With Dan Rea

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Dan wanted to know if you have a dog, what is your favorite dog breed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regarding the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, where continued fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has threatened to derail the two-week ceasefire, President Trump said if a peace deal was not reached last weekend the U.S. is prepared to renew and intensify strikes on Iran. We discussed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springtime and warmer weather draw more people outdoors for activities. That means more pedestrians going for walks, more cyclists, dog walkers, kids playing and car traffic in general with people wanting to get out to enjoy the weather. We discussed roadway safety and cautioned people, however they are enjoying the outdoors, to be more mindful of their surroundings on the roadways where there might be more activity and traffic due to the warmer weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Tipping culture finally reaches a breaking point, survey shows. Guest: Nick Neonakis - Founder and CEO of The Franchise Consulting Company, Great American Expos and The Franchise Journal  8:15PM: The Tough Ruck Marathon, a 26.2-mile ruck march where military members, first responders, and civilians carry weighted rucksacks to honor fallen service members and raise funds for military families. Guest: Mike Sweeney - Director of Military Engagement for Tough Ruck, an Afghanistan veteran who recently retired from military service after nearly two decades, and a 9 time Tough Ruck finisher.  8:30PM: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Coming up on April 30th. The Non-profit Jordan’s Way is raising awareness about shelter adoptions with a national scavenger hunt to find America’s “Most Forgotten Shelter Dog” who has spent over a decade waiting for a family…-The hunt runs till April 30th and one winner will receive a $10K grand prize and the chance to meet Dog the Bounty Hunter at the shelter where the mystery dog was found. Guest: Kris Rotunda – Founder of Jordan’s Way - a live, national fundraising tour that shows up at underfunded animal shelters and turns forgotten dogs into adoption stories. *this unique nonprofit has raised $14 million plus for adoptions and shelters  8:45PM: The rising concerns of nude AI generated deepfakes that are increasingly becoming a problem in MA schools with a lack of accountability. Guest: Mariana Simoes - an enterprise education reporter for the Boston Globe’s Great Divide Team focused on investigating inequities in the education system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stock Market has been on a roller coaster ride this week because of the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The stocks rose earlier in the week when it was announced that a temporary ceasefire deal had been reached, only for the stocks to drop again after Israel orchestrated its largest coordinated attack on Lebanon only hours after a U.S./Iran ceasefire. Iran stopped traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saying the strikes by U.S.’s ally violated the deal. Thursday morning, the stocks reversed their earlier losses after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to direct negotiations with Lebanon. We discussed the continued economic impacts of the war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stock Market has been on a roller coaster ride this week because of the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The stocks rose earlier in the week when it was announced that a temporary ceasefire deal had been reached, only for the stocks to drop again after Israel orchestrated its largest coordinated attack on Lebanon only hours after a U.S./Iran ceasefire. Iran stopped traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saying the strikes by U.S.’s ally violated the deal. Thursday morning, the stocks reversed their earlier losses after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to direct negotiations with Lebanon. We discussed the continued economic impacts of the war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Massachusetts House passed a bill 129-25 that bans the use of social media for kids 14 years old and additionally institutes a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public K-12 schools. The proposed law now rests with the Senate. As a parent or educator, what’s your opinion on this legislation? Are you for or against it? If passed, the law would take effect this October. How would this law be enforced?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: What does space travel do to the human brain and mind? Guest: Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic – investigator in the Center for Space Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Stankovic is a psychologist (and scuba diver) who is interested in how our brains might be affected by the physical and psychological challenges of long-term space travel.  8:15PM: MA residents win class action lawsuit against the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for auto-installing its “MassNotify” Covid-19 tracking app on more than a million smartphones without the owners’ knowledge or consent. Guest: Peggy Little – New Civil Liberties Alliance Senior Litigation Counsel  8:30PM: Artemis II will face its most dangerous task yet - safely touching down on Earth! A former NASA Test Director will chat with us about what the high risks the crew of the Artemis II must face when returning to Earth!Guest: Mike Ciannilli- former NASA Test Director who spent 30 years inside the U.S. space program in roles that included launch operations leadership, astronaut briefings, and recovery efforts following the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy.  8:45PM: A look at the new law, championed by the Boston Carmen’s Local 589, makes assault or battery on a public transit worker automatically punishable by imprisonment for at least 90 days or a fine of at least $500.- Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 praises authorities for arresting man accused of assaulting a female MBTA worker.Guest: Bill Berardino – Vice President of the Boston Carmen’s Local 589 UnionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan shares feedback on his interview with Iranian-born author and former U.S. Special Operations soldier Nick Berg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian-born author and former U.S. Special Operations soldier Nick Berg joined to discuss the ceasefire in Iran as well as his life experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, the U.S., and Iran reached an agreement on a temporary two-week ceasefire. Part of the agreement is that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to waterway traffic while the two countries continue negotiations. In the wake of the fragile ceasefire, only hours later, Israel conducted its largest coordinated attack on Lebanon killing and wounding hundreds, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Since that Israeli attack, the semiofficial Iranian news agency is reporting Iran stopped oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a result. The White House says what Iran is saying publicly is not what they committed to privately with keeping the crucial waterway open. The White House claims they have seen an uptick in traffic in the strait today and that it remains open...Will the ceasefire hold? Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran’s social history and contemporary domestic politics, and foreign relations, grew up in Iran and understands the culture and mindsets of the Iranian people. Prof. Banuazizi checked in with Dan about whether he's optimistic that this fragile ceasefire will hold and his insight into this war from someone who understands the Iranian people as well as the American perspective having lived in the United States since the 1970sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: The inside story of an American WWII fighter pilot who sacrificed a booming life in 1948 Los Angeles to fight in Israel’s War of Independence. Book: FIGHTING BACK: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air ForceGuest: Jeff Weiss - business executive, accomplished author, and a two-time Ironman and an ultramarathoner  8:15PM: April is National Volunteer Month. How volunteering strengthens communities and transforms the lives of those who serve. The American Red Cross is launching their Reimagining Volunteerism Initiative, modernizing systems, expanding access, and creating more personalized pathways to service. Guest: Matt Bertram - Vice President of Volunteer Services for the American Red Cross  8:30PM: What is emotional intelligence? Why is it an important skill to have and why employers are looking for it. What types of business etiquette do recent college grads need to succeed? Guest: Monique DeMonaco - Creator of EQWize.com, a resource for emotional intelligence education & Certified Career Coach and Change Management Expert 8:45PM: Raising Awareness about Ocular Melanoma (a rare cancer) for Mass Eye and Ear Boston Marathon Team Eye Ear. Guest: Meagan Hathaway – Runner for Team Eye Ear & patient with at Mass Eye & Ear being treated for Ocular MelanomaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war with Iran marches on and the two countries have continued to fall short of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire, President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Trump said that Iran has 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz or make peace and that if no deal is reached, “we're blowing up the entire country." We discussed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war with Iran marches on and the two countries have continued to fall short of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire, President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Trump said that Iran has 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz or make peace and that if no deal is reached, “we're blowing up the entire country." We discussed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war with Iran marches on and the two countries have continued to fall short of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire, President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Trump said that Iran has 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz or make peace and that if no deal is reached, “we're blowing up the entire country." Daniel Drezner, Academic Dean and Distinguished Professor of International Politics at The Fletcher School at Tufts University joined Dan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Boston Symphony Orchestra Tanglewood 2026 Popular Artist Series Lineup! Some artists include: Carrie Underwood, Paul Simon, John Fogerty and more!Guest: Daniel Mallampalli - Assistant VP of Artistic Planning at the Boston Symphony Orchestra  8:15PM: As NASA prepares for the Artemis era and humanity’s return to the Moon, RR Auction will offer material from the Richard Jurek Collection, believed to be the largest private collection of space-flown currency ever assembled. We’ll discuss the prices of items that have “flown” to space.Guest: Richard Jurek – American space historian, author, and internationally recognized collector of space-flown artifacts  8:30PM: Taste of the South Shore on May 6th, with food and beverage tastings from 30 top South Shore chefs, bakers, and beverage artisans. Proceeds fund food security, early education, and YMCA programs such as day and overnight camps.Guest: Trevor Williams - South Shore YMCA’s President and CEO  8:45PM: The debate over moving to a 4-day workweek. 4-day workweek study suggests that when we work 5 days we spend one doing basically nothing…Guest: Shelly Yellin - PhD is a workplace and leadership expert. Author of: The Science of High Performance LeadershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump held a news conference Monday to celebrate the weekend rescue of an American airman who was badly injured and trapped behind enemy lines. The airman had managed to evade capture by hiding in a mountain crevice. Dan continued to bring you the very latest on the war against Iran and heard listners' thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump held a news conference Monday to celebrate the weekend rescue of an American airman who was badly injured and trapped behind enemy lines. The airman had managed to evade capture by hiding in a mountain crevice. Dan continued to bring you the very latest on the war against Iran and heard listeners' thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrepreneur and Activist Paul English, best known for co-founding the travel search engine KAYAK, already donated $5 million to UMass Boston back in 2023 to establish an AI Institute at his alma mater. Now, English is dropping $1 million to help train teachers at Boston Public Schools in AI so they can pass their knowledge on to students, ensuring every kid who graduates is proficient in AI. English joined Dan to talk about the importance of AI learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! 8:05PM:  Using tax returns for home improvements is a common way to reinvest in your property, but the Better Business Bureau warns homeowners to use caution to avoid scams and poor-quality work.Guest:  Paula Fleming, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for the Better Business Bureau, Boston  8:15PM:  Every year Matt and the Matt Brown Foundation team run the Boston Marathon – this year is no different!  Please consider supporting the Matt Brown Foundation run for 2026!  **Matt Brown is a former Norwood High School (MA) hockey player who became a motivational speaker and founder of the Matt Brown Foundation after sustaining a paralyzing spinal cord injury in a 2010 game.Guest:  Matt Brown, former Norwood High School hockey player and Founder of the Matt Brown Foundation  8:30PM:  The Environmental Working Group has released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ and finds widespread PFAS (forever chemicals) pesticide residue on non-organic fruits and vegetables. Find out what produce made the list of the 2026 “Dirty Dozen” – But don’t fret, there’s also a 2026 “Clean Fifteen” for safer eating! Guest:  Varun Subramaniam, Science Analyst for the Environmental Working Group  8:45PM:  There’s a new scam in town, and you probably wouldn’t think much of it since most websites have been asking you to “prove you’re a human” through CAPTCHA (the box that pops up and asks you to click on pictures of traffic lights or crosswalks) for a while now. But hold on – don’t open a “Run” box or paste code if asked to!!  It’s a scam! Guest:  Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week, we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic is "Brushes with Celebrities." Whom have you met? Was it a pleasurable or disappointing experience?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up arguments over President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States, regardless of their parents’ nationality or immigration status. The justices on the country’s highest court seem skeptical of Trump’s order. What is your opinion on President Trump’s birthright citizen executive order?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Department of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital’s public safety officers. The state-run hospital has a large mental health patient population that includes criminal defendants who have psychiatric and behavioral issues. The hospital has a history of problematic incidents involving patients who’ve attacked healthcare workers. The nurses’ union that represents Tewksbury Hospital said the hospital’s public safety officers “absolutely need the tools” to keep the staff safe. MA Rep. David Robertson agrees and filed a petition pushing back on the state’s proposal. Rep. Robertson joined us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our continuing news coverage this evening, we’ll discuss the robot umpires that the MLB debuted this baseball season! 8:05 PM: Mass. Senate approves ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Bill also broadens animal cruelty, welfare laws. Guest: Katie Castellani – State House News Reporter  8:15 PM: For third year in a row, Eversource teams up with the Arbor Day Foundation to offer 1,000 free trees to customers. Guest: Chris Gonzalez – Manager of Vegetation Management for Eversource  8:30 PM: MLB’s “robo umpire” debuts this baseball season! Guest: Peter Abraham – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 8:45 PM: A look ahead at the weather!  Guest: Accuweather Meteorologist Brian Thompson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship in the United States. President Trump attended the first day of oral arguments Wednesday, making him the first sitting president to attend arguments at the country’s highest court. During the session, the nine justices appeared skeptical of Trump’s order with Chief Justice John Roberts appearing to dismiss a contention by U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer defending Trump's order saying, "Eight billion people are one plane ride away from having a child who's a U.S. citizen." To which Roberts replied, "Well, it's a new world, but it's the same Constitution." Where do you come down on birthright citizenship? Do you think Trump’s order will stand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will be an exciting time for Bostonians as the World Cup comes to Boston this summer. There have been some fundraising concerns about making the massive event as grand as originally envisioned. While organizers acknowledge there has been some fundraising obstacles, they believe they will still put on a “fiscally responsible, very exciting event for Massachusetts and Boston.” What are your thoughts on the upcoming World Cup? Are you planning to attend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to multiple sources, President Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general. Reports are coming out saying it does not appear there is any bad blood between the President and Bondi, that they want her to work elsewhere within the administration. In the short term, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will replace Bondi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: After brazen burglary of Beverly seaside mansion, estate’s owner says culprit was likely ‘someone familiar with the house’…Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter  8:15PM: Today is World Autism Day. What to know about Autism and the resources and help available for patients right here in New England.Guest: Jessica Sassi PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, has more than 20 years of autism education and applied behavior analysis experience. -  President and Chief Executive Officer of the New England Center for Children  8:30PM: Lottery sales down, and cities and towns are watching… Guest: Christian Teja - Chief iLottery Officer for the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission  8:45PM: Based on last week’s Meta & YouTube verdict - Big Tech's Big Tobacco Moment: What US Can Learn from Past Prevention Failures.Guest: Dr. Barry Davis – physician-scientist, biostatistician, and clinical trialist whose career has centered on preventionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Trump wrapped up his live address, Dan shared his thoughts on Trump’s remarks and heard listeners' reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Trump wrapped up his live address, Dan shared his thoughts on Trump’s remarks and heard listeners' reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Trump wrapped up his live address, Dan shared his thoughts on Trump’s remarks and heard listeners' reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump delivered live remarks to the nation with “"an important update on Iran." WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC News Radio anchored coverage of the President’s address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our continuing news coverage, we’ll discuss the 2026 Found Report by “Unclaimed Baggage” highlighting the top finds from unclaimed baggage or lost luggage that gets turned over! You won’t believe some of the top finds! 8:05PM: New study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that there could be hidden toxins right in your own kitchen. Everyday utensils and cookware made of silicone could be transferring toxins into your food! What to know and how to protect your family.Guest: Jennifer Payeur - Certified Natural Health Practitioner & author of the new book, "Ancient Plant Wisdom: How to Improve and Maintain Your Health Using Concentrated Plant Stem Cell Remedies". & Founder of Nature Provides  8:15PM: Senator Driscoll Finds Millions More in Gateway-related Funding Gone to Non-Qualifying Municipalities and Plans to File Budget Amendments to Address Underlying Issues.Guest: MA Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. 8:30PM: Military Community Job Fair Thursday 4/2 at Gillette Stadium - connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. Guest: Chris Stevens - US Air Force veteran & SVP with Recruit Military 8:45PM: The 2026 Found Report by “Unclaimed Baggage” - highlighting the top finds from unclaimed baggage or lost luggage that gets turned over!Guest: Matt Owens, Senior VP of Commercial Strategy of the Unclaimed Baggage Center, son of CEO & President Bryan Owens and grandson of founder Doyle OwensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.