NightSide With Dan Rea

Dan hosted NightSide’s Charity Combine! We featured 20 local charities and organizations that offer a wide range of services and support to their communities. If you’ve been looking for just the right charity to donate to this holiday season, here are the first 10!The Shadow Fund - https://shadowfundne.org/ The Fidrych Foundation - http://www.markfidrychfoundation.org/ Adopt A Platoon Southie Style - https://www.adoptaplatoonsouthiestyle.com/ The Fisher House - https://fisherhouseboston.org/ Handi Capable - https://www.handicapablefitness.com/ Above the Clouds - https://abovethecloudskids.org/ Minis with a Mission - https://www.miniswithamission.com/ Partakers - https://www.partakers.org/ Companion Animal Program - https://www.companionanimalprogram.com/ Mass. Down Syndrome Congress - https://mdsc.org/Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Local Business Owner Fights Crime with No Help from the City! Gary Park told his story to Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the deadline looming for 130 MBTA communities, Dan discussed the controversial zoning law going into effect next year. Brendan Wild, a Marshfield resident joined Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your car making a nagging sound that you just cannot figure out what the cause is? Are you wondering what type of vehicle would be a good fit for you and your lifestyle? Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined Dan to answer listeners’ car questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your car making a nagging sound that you just cannot figure out what the cause is? Are you wondering what type of vehicle would be a good fit for you and your lifestyle? Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined Dan to answer listeners’ car questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comic Joey Voices checked in with Dan Rea to discuss his upcoming show.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his attorney Jeff Robbins joined us to discuss the $1.1 million dollar settlement that Mayor DeMaria has received from a local newspapers for the unjustified, libelous charges made against the Mayor by the publisher and editor of the Everett Leader Herald newspaper.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Throughout radio personality Ed Kalegi’s career he’s chatted with greats such as Carol Burnett, Norman Lear, Dean Koontz, and so many more. Morgan welcomed Kalegi as he shares excerpts from his book, It Was Great To Say Hello To...:A Curious Radio Host’s Conversations with Actors, Authors, and Newsmakers.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaFrom author Bill Friedman comes the inside story about America’s most powerful gangland leaders. Learn about the roles these men played which eventually led to the creation of the Las Vegas Strip. Morgan and Friedman, author of 30 Illegal Years To The Strip: The Untold Stories of the Gangsters Who Built The Early Las Vegas Strip discussed them.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea You probably remember holiday shopping as a kid…your parents taking you to places like Mongomery Ward, Woolworths, Zayre, and even Radio Shack. Morgan reminisced with City View Trolley Tour Guide Jack Harte about all those great stores we used to shop in. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan White Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaYou probably remember holiday shopping as a kid…your parents taking you to places like Mongomery Ward, Woolworths, Zayre, and even Radio Shack. Morgan reminisced with City View Trolley Tour Guide Jack Harte about all those great stores we used to shop in. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston drivers have a reputation for being some of the worst drivers in the country and get a bad rap for being aggressive on the roadways. According to a recent LendingTree study, Massachusetts has the worst drivers in the U.S. Based on data collected from Nov. 5th, 2023, through Nov. 4th, 2024, Massachusetts drivers had 61.1 incidents (accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations) per 1,000 drivers. Do you agree? Do you think Massachusetts really has the worst drivers?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Natick man and one other individual have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other service members. The Natick native, Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Iran. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governor had to leave, but the disussion continued!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that Dan thinks New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is the best governor in the country…The governor will be leaving office this January when a new governor takes office. Gov. Sununu joined Dan to talk about his time as governor in NH, his somewhat difficult relationship with the Trump campaign and his future plans!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Mason Taylor – Professional bull rider competing in championship on a $1 Million Pro Bull Riders’ World Championship Race Winds Through the Manchester, NH and the Greater Boston Area on Dec. 20-21!Tom Zaller - President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions brings us Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Boston!Tracy Clements – former school councilor & now an Education Strategist in Student Safety & Mental Health at GoGuardian described how technology is helping schools save students’ lives.Yashin Manraj, CEO of Pvotal Technologies on the recent drone sightings…Are they a threat?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the murder case of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, what was the real motive? What actually caused murder suspect Luigi Mangione to carry out this murder? Was it denied insurance claims for a suspected back condition? Was it a mental health condition or a combination of both? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the murder case of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, what was the real motive? What actually caused murder suspect Luigi Mangione to carry out this murder? Was it denied insurance claims for a suspected back condition? Was it a mental health condition or a combination of both? We discussed what the real motive could have been with Dr. Robert Bransfield and Dr. Al Miller.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last couple of weeks mysterious drones have been spotted in at least six states and now in Massachusetts. Over the weekend there were multiple reports of drone sightings in Cape Cod, the North Shore, and Central and Western Mass. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said they are not military drones and not from a foreign entity. Where are these drones coming from and are you concerned? Tatsu Ikeda joined Dan Rea in looking for answers. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Tom Lyons - National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), Director of Communications reminded us to make sure you don’t let your holiday season go up in flames! December is the leading month for U.S. Home Fires. What you should know…Susan Russell - CEO of Mold Dog Knows discussed Sick Building Syndrome: Amazing mold detection dogs are becoming home inspectors' new secret weapons. Eric Brown – former Special Forces Green Beret (24 years’ experience), Founder and CEO of Imperio Consulting checked in with Dan and discussed security details for government officials and the process of protecting leaders.Richard Battle – Author of "'AmeriCANS Who Made America: 18th Century—Birth of the Republic' – Optimism and timeless lessons from Washington for Washington.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday the 13th, a day some associate with bad luck. Do you have any superstitions about the day? Are there any superstitions that you particularly watch out for on this day? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New England had some great original amusement parks and shopping establishments that are no longer in business. How many of you grew up shopping at Bradlees, Ames, or the Christmas Tree Shops? Do you reminisce about the times your family spent the day at Paragon Park or Whalom Park? Which New England institution of yesteryear do you miss and why?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The late, great former Red Sox pitcher, Luis Tiant, was snubbed by the Baseball Hall of Fame! Tiant needed to earn 75% of the vote to earn induction. Over 19 MLB seasons Tiant went 229-172 with a 3.30 ERA, 3,486.1 innings and 2,416 strikeouts. Tiant was also a three-time All Star and a two-time ERA champion. Do you think Tiant deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame? What other athletes do you believe got snubbed?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Katie Johnston – Boston Globe Reporter with top places to work in Massachusetts! According to an Energage survey of MA employees at 8K MA organization.Suzanne Seggerman – Victim of “Monster” tenant & Writer/Author has 10 Landlord Tips That Anyone Should Know BEFORE Renting Out Their Property.Scott Baradell - Expert on Branding & Trust said Gen Z wants to shop in person — and that’s helping malls make a comeback.Manish Vora – Co-Founder of Museum of Ice Cream introduces Boston’s New Museum of Ice Cream!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent weeks, a large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey. Where are these drones coming from? To whom do they belong? Law enforcement have told the public that the drones do not appear to be a public safety threat, but the public has still not been given any explanation…One senator from CT, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, said “we should be doing very urgent intelligence analysis and take them out of the skies”. Do you agree? Are you concerned about the drones?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are some people so obsessed with true crime? Whether it’s true crime podcasts or docuseries, it seems people can’t get enough…Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist who studies serial killers and has been featured on numerous high-profile true crime TV shows and documentaries to give his insight. Dr. Bonn joined us to weigh in on the recent murder of United Healthcare’s CEO at the hands of Luigi Mangione as well as discuss the curious appeal of true crime!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luigi Mangione, the man charged for the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson is being dubbed a “hero” by some in American society. Social media has erupted with hashtags like #FreeLuigi and comments lionizing Mangione for what they claim is him standing up to corporate greed within the healthcare industry. How can so many align themselves with a killer like Mangione?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Nathan Honeycutt - FIRE polling and analytics manager brings us a FIRE SURVEY: Only 20% of university faculty say a conservative would fit in well in their department.Dr. Saunda Dalton-Smith – Author of "Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity" stopped by.Kyle Bray – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter checks in with Dan on Coach Bill Belichick Heading to North Carolina, making the move to college sports becoming NC’s Head Coach!And AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz on where we stand with a drought? Especially after all the rain we received in the last day or so…Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill to save AM radio being installed in new cars seems to be stalled, and must be passed before this Legislation session ends. What does AM radio mean to you? Dan Rea discussed!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City recently legalized jaywalking. For many Bostonians, jaywalking almost seems like a way of life…how many people actually realize jaywalking is illegal? With a seemingly minor fine of $1 if caught jaywalking in Boston, is that worth law enforcement’s time? We heard listeners' thoughts on whether Boston should legalize jaywalking!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight years after Massachusetts legalizes marijuana, the Cannabis Control Commission has unveiled three license types for the “social consumption” of marijuana. A hospitality license allows for stand alone lounges to consume on site, a supplemental license is for existing businesses to have adjoining space for consumption and a temporary license can be used for events that will permit smoking marijuana or ingesting cannabis products. The finalization of the cafes is still a ways off as regulations must be approved by the Legislature. Will pot cafes in MA come to fruition?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Bob and Pat Kuecker’s Coats for Kids program have donated thousands of winter coats to children and teens served by The Salvation Army from across the City of Boston. This year supporters donated more than 3,000 coats! Bob joined Dan to discuss the program.Google’s annual look at the trillions of searches performed throughout the year. What were the top topics that fascinated the world? Justin Burr - Google trends expert has the answers.Boston recognized among 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. What qualifies as having good maternal health care? Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., Health Data Scientist joined Dan.Wanting to celebrate Christmas alone…They love their family. They just want to spend Christmas alone. Sydney Page – WaPo journalist checked in with Dan to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A person of interest has been identified in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on gun charges and is being detained for questioning in relation to the NYC murder. Mangione was found in possession of multiple fake IDs, a face mask, a firearm, and a suppressor that appeared to match those used in the shooting, and a manifesto that criticized healthcare companies for "putting profits above care.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested last week on federal public corruption charges and is accused of taking a $7,000 kickback. According to the indictment, Fernandes-Anderson is charged with wire fraud, theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and forfeiture allegations. In the wake of the indictment, Boston City Councilors are exploring the possibility of establishing an ethics committee. Should Councilor Fernandes Anderson resign?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In November Governor Maura Healey signed the Physician Pathway Act into law. The measure aims to help fill primary care physician shortages in the state by offering a pathway to licensure for internationally trained doctors. Dan has some questions of his own about how this would work. Will MA residents have shorter waiting times to see a primary care physician? Dr. Deeb Salem, Senior Vice President for Academic Integration at Tufts Medicine, and former cardiologist and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, helped spearhead this initiative in MA. Dr. Salem joined Dan to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Steve McClatchy - author of "Leading Relationships: Build Meaningful Connections, Eliminate Conflict, and Radically Improve Engagement" talked about the “Great Detachment”! Gallup report released found employees actively looking to switch jobs at the highest rate since 2015, but aren't having much luck in a cooling job market, so are feeling stuck instead.Chris Menta, partner at Crocetti’s outlet discussed the Butcher’s Employees Gather Hundreds of Toys Ahead of Their Toy Drive with Fire Department.Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist warns of Trouble in Toyland: Watch out for this year's most dangerous toys!Jack Wallace – FAFSA expert said FAFSA is officially open to students! Why students should fill out the FAFSA as soon as they can as well as helpful hints to make the process easy.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Penny, the former U.S. marine who put a homeless man in a chokehold on the NYC subway after the man was acting “erratically,” was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.We discussed the case and heard your reaction to the verdict.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A person of interest has been identified in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on gun charges and is being detained for questioning in relation to the NYC murder. Mangione was found in possession of multiple fake IDs, a face mask, a firearm, and a suppressor that appeared to match those used in the shooting, and a manifesto that criticized healthcare companies for "putting profits above care.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began our program with our special annual College Admissions Panel! We were joined by Deans of Admission at Harvard University, William Fitzsimmons and at Boston College, Grant Gosselin. Both Deans answered questions about getting into college, the SATs, paying tuition, the application process, what colleges are looking for in prospective students, and so much more! If you are a student, parent or guardian looking for insight into how the college application process works, this is your opportunity to speak directly to the Deans of Admission at two of the country’s most prestigious academic institutions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began our program with our special annual College Admissions Panel! We were joined by Deans of Admission at Harvard University, William Fitzsimmons and at Boston College, Grant Gosselin. Both Deans answered questions about getting into college, the SATs, paying tuition, the application process, what colleges are looking for in prospective students, and so much more! If you are a student, parent or guardian looking for insight into how the college application process works, this is your opportunity to speak directly to the Deans of Admission at two of the country’s most prestigious academic institutions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaLongtime Boston comedian Tony V joined Gary on the airwaves to share stories from his career as well as talk about current events, entertainment, and the world of comedy!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaTis the season for…watching Christmas movies! In your opinion, what’s the best Christmas movie and why? How about the worst Christmas movie? Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss the best and worst Christmas films!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaDo you smell Boston Cream pie...not in a bakery…now seemingly a lot more often? You probably are not crazy. Someone around you could be wearing the new Dunkin/Native Boston Cream pie scented deodorant! If you were a scent, what would it be? What scent do you think best describes you?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can also be a period of sadness for many as well. Do you experience the “holiday blues,” a painful period of reflection, loneliness, anxiety, and depression? Psychologist Dr. Gregory Jantz joined Gary to talk about how to combat the holiday blues this season!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay Filled In On NightSide with Dan ReaMost of us grew up with parents or guardians that gave us guidance that seemed outrageous or downright weird at times…For example, does anyone believe if you swallow a watermelon seed that a whole watermelon would grow in your stomach? A lot of us did as kids; but that turned out to be untrue! Gary discussed things we believed as kids that turned out to be untrue!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside of a Hilton hotel in New York City. Police believe it was a targeted attack and since discovered that the words “Delay,” “Deny,” and “Defend” were written on the ammunition fired at Thompson. Does this incident mark a new time period we are entering where major heads of companies such as Thompson, must watch their back and travel with security?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside of a Hilton hotel in New York City. Police believe it was a targeted attack and since discovered that the words “Delay,” “Deny,” and “Defend” were written on the ammunition fired at Thompson. Does this incident mark a new time period we are entering where major heads of companies such as Thompson, must watch their back and travel with security?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts ballot Question 1, regarding authorization of the state auditor to audit the state legislature passed with roughly 72% of the vote. Based off the election results, it’s clear that the residents of Massachusetts overwhelmingly support an audit of the state legislature. The question is when will that audit begin? State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is looking to begin that process before the end of the year, but will she have to wait until the start of the new year? State Auditor DiZoglio checked in with Dan. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Robert Charles – Author of "Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character, and Kindness, that celebrates this idea of bravery and grace under fire even amid a time of division and debate in the nation."Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots heading into their bye week with Nicole Yang – Boston Globe Sportswriter.Deck The Walls Small Works Art Sale & Open House presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod – Event Happening Fri. Dec. 6th 4-6PM. Katie Clancy - Sales Vice President at Raveis Cape Co checked in with Dan.Boston's top restaurants, according to OpenTable, Mike Deehan – Axios Boston reporter joined Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Elect Donald Trump warned terrorist group Hamas that, "there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East” if the Israeli hostages taken during the Oct. 7th attack in Israel are not released prior to his inauguration on January 20th. A spokesperson for Hamas responded, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for blocking progress toward an agreement.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.