NightSide With Dan Rea

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?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.

David Urban, the newest board member for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and political commentator for CNN, joined Dan to discuss a variety of political key issues playing out in D.C.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!U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Families! With Alex Kwanten - Managing Editor of the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report.$5,000 Scholarships for Students wanting a Career as an Automotive Technician - Experts predict a shortage of 417,000 auto technicians by 2028. Alex Shelton - Ford Philanthropy’s Manager, Education for the Future of Work explained.Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March - critical importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against colorectal cancer. Dr. Ryan Carlson - colon and rectal surgeon at Cape Cod Healthcare checked in.Spring Breakers Should Be Aware Of Fentanyl Laced Drugs: Increase In Overdoses, According To Experts. Abid Nazeer, DEFENT Advisor and Addiction Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer at Hopemark Health joined 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.

The stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window?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 stock market tanked after President Trump declined to dismiss the notion of a possible recession this year. The way we are going now, do you think we are heading for a recession? Amid a 3 front tariff war with China, Canada and Mexico, is Trump throwing his political capital out the window?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 is a new alliance (The Mass Opportunity Alliance) of business leaders in Massachusetts that have formed to make Massachusetts a more competitive state nationally. Christopher Anderson, the President of the MOA, joined us to explain how business organizations from many sectors can work together to improve our economy in MA and help stop the concerning trend of outmigration in the Commonwealth. 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!Dr. Shelby Harris - Sleep psychologist explains why sleep gets more difficult as you age and expert tips to help.Bruins trade captain Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Brandon Carlo! Brian Antonelli – WBZ NewsRadio Sports Reporter checked in.What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife? Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center explained.Falling Back: The Army is losing nearly one-quarter of soldiers in the first 2 years of enlistment. : Jim Blythe - third generation U.S. Navy Combat Veteran and outspoken advocate for the military and host of the Veterans' Impact Show stopped by to discuss it with 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.

This weekend we all spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. There has been much debate in recent years over getting rid of a national time change. This week, President Trump said ending daylight saving time has become a "50/50 issue." For the 20th hour of the show this week, Dan asked you for your thoughts on whether DST should stay or go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? Dan spoke with CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, and he answered all your tax-related questions for a second hour! 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.

Do you have your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? Dan spoke with CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, and he answered all your tax-related questions in the 9pm hour! 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! For one of our segments this evening we discussed a recent study that finds swearing is linked to increased pain tolerance and strength! We first spoke with Dr. Leigh Richardson, PhD in Psychology and the founder of the Brain Performance Center in Dallas and professional counselor on a new study that swearing is linked to pain tolerance and strength. Cristina LePort- Cardiologist turned thriller author spoke to Dan about real life concerns regarding organ transplants. Derek Oliveira- Global Consultant for ISSA (a trade association for the cleaning, hygiene and facility management industry spoke to Dan about the 10 dirtiest spots in every hotel room! Finally, Dan spoke to AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Thompson about the strong winds that pummeled the Boston area on Friday. 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 Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves for promising huge cuts in federal bureaucracy. Part of DOGE's initiative has been asking all federal employees to justify their jobs/responsibilities by telling them about their accomplishments in the past week...This has also applied to critical medical volunteers who are only called during national disasters or emergencies. Is the DOGE initiative/crack down and cuts in federal bureaucracy going too far?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 Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making waves for promising huge cuts in federal bureaucracy. Part of DOGE's initiative has been asking all federal employees to justify their jobs/responsibilities by telling them about their accomplishments in the past week...This has also applied to critical medical volunteers who are only called during national disasters or emergencies. Is the DOGE initiative/crack down and cuts in federal bureaucracy going too far?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 recent months there has been a battle between State Auditor Diana DiZoglio and state legislators over efforts to audit the state legislature. Despite an overwhelming number of MA residents, roughly 71%, who approved Question 1 last Fall, which asked if the state auditor should be able to audit the state legislature, Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano opposes the audit and says DiZoglio has turned this into a “political audit”. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined us to discuss her efforts to audit the state legislature. 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!The share of patients experiencing long waits in Massachusetts emergency departments remains elevated, according to new state research by the Health Policy Commission. Dr. Laura Nasuti – Health Policy Comm. Director of Research and Analytics joined Dan.“Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn”-A Live Theatrical Event Coming to the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on March 23rd! With Dr. Scott Bonn – Criminologist.Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle…one doctor says unforeseen problems can occur with new drugs that are still in testing… Dr. Deborah Kado - co-director of the Stanford Center on Longevity and a longtime dog mom explained.Daylight Saving Time/Spring Forward is this weekend. How might it affect your sleep and health? Aarti Grover, MD, Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medical Center 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.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed immigration policies locally here in Boston as well as nationally.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.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed immigration policies locally here in Boston as well as nationally.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.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed immigration policies locally here in Boston as well as nationally.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!Comedian T.J. Miller brings his Crowd Sorcerer Tour to the Comedy Connection in East Providence, RI on Friday March 7th & Saturday March 8th! T.J. Miller checked in!National Ladder Safety Month This Month! Mike Van Bree - director of product safety and engineering with a major U.S. ladder manufacturer discussed it with Dan.The real concern when it comes to black plastics (which was discovered to have high levels of flame retardants) that are used in cooking spatulas, kitchen peelers, and more. With Dr. Tracey Woodruff - professor of reproductive sciences at the University of California at San Francisco.Trade Wars: What will cost Americans more from sweeping tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada? Lance Thrailkill – Manufacturing expert & CEO of PRINT3D Technologies and All Metals Fabricating based in Texas explained.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.

What did you make of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress? Were you pleased or disappointed in the speech? Dan recapped the speech, gave his opinion, and graded the President’s speech. At a time when it appears the political winds have shifted against Trump, did his speech help or hurt him?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.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress! Here is the Democratic response, right here on WBZ NewsRadio!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.

WBZ NewsRadio brought live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress! Here is Trump’s speech to Congress right here on WBZ NewsRadio!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.

President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. The speech comes on the heels of an Oval Office dust up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and at a time many are concerned about the stock market after Monday’s stock market drop that occurred shortly after Trump announced his new U.S. tariffs. What will Trump's speech to Congress entail? Is there anything you'd like to see Trump hit on during his speech?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.

Over the weekend, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We assessed and discussed public safety needs in Boston.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.

Over the weekend, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We assessed and discussed public safety needs in Boston. 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.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday is expected to be challenged by Republican members of Congress over Boston’s policies on immigration. Carine Hajjar, an opinion, and editorial writer for the Boston Globe previewed Wu’s trip to Washington and commented on the threats being made by the Trump Administration.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 three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Boxing Manager and World-Class Jazz Pianist Announces New Book and Two Rare Public Performances! Charles Farrell – professional piano player, boxing manager, former fighter for the Mob joined Dan.2nd Annual Postcard Show Sunday March 9th at Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History. Kathy Alpert – Founder of New England Postcard Club checked in.Rent-the-chicken program takes off amid soaring egg prices! Brian Templeton – Farmer & Co-owner of Templeton Family Organics explained how it works.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.

(No 20th hour light topic this hour.) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office where the conversation turned into a fiery exchange. The White House meeting was supposed to focus on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals but quickly took a turn when VP Vance said the “path to peace between Russia and Ukraine is diplomacy.” The Ukrainian president appeared to not like that statement, challenging Vance and the heated exchange went on from there where at one point Trump called Zelenskyy “disrespectful” telling him he “does not have any cards right now.” We break down this fiery exchange and how it might affect America’s foreign policy.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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office where the conversation turned into a fiery exchange. The White House meeting was supposed to focus on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals but quickly took a turn when VP Vance said the “path to peace between Russia and Ukraine is diplomacy.” The Ukrainian president appeared to not like that statement, challenging Vance and the heated exchange went on from there where at one point Trump called Zelenskyy “disrespectful” telling him he “does not have any cards right now.” We break down this fiery exchange and how it might affect America’s foreign policy.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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office where the conversation turned into a fiery exchange. The White House meeting was supposed to focus on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals but quickly took a turn when VP Vance said the “path to peace between Russia and Ukraine is diplomacy.” The Ukrainian president appeared to not like that statement, challenging Vance and the heated exchange went on from there where at one point Trump called Zelenskyy “disrespectful” telling him he “does not have any cards right now.” We break down this fiery exchange and how it might affect America’s foreign policy.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!Save the Harbor's 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chris Mancini – Executive Director of Save The Harbor, Save The Bay shared the event details.30% of Gen Z Won’t Date Someone Who Dislikes Their Favorite Artist/Sports Team! Matt Schulz - Chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree discussed the trend.Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? Dr. Berenice Benayoun, Associate Professor of Gerontology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine At USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology may have the answer.Freedom Trail Foundation Revolutionary Women Tours Begin Saturday, March 1st, at 10:45 a.m. Kara Zeiberg - Freedom Trail Player - Portrays “Thankful Rice” 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.

How comfortable are you riding in a self-driving or autonomous car? A recent AAA survey finds roughly 60% of American drivers are “still afraid of self-driving vehicles”. Dan recently rode in a self-driving vehicle in San Francisco and felt very comfortable with the whole experience! Dan shared more about his experience and heard if you would ride in or have ridden in an autonomous vehicle!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.

How comfortable are you riding in a self-driving or autonomous car? A recent AAA survey finds roughly 60% of American drivers are “still afraid of self-driving vehicles”. Dan recently rode in a self-driving vehicle in San Francisco and felt very comfortable with the whole experience! Dan shared more about his experience and heard if you would ride in or have ridden in an autonomous vehicle! Mark Schieldrop 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 an anonymous players’ survey, the NFL Players Association ranked the New England Patriots as the second worst NFL franchise out of 32 teams. Why? The Pats received a grade of F for their weight room and team travel and a D for ownership. We discussed the Patriots’ full grades and rankings in each category and heard your thoughts!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!Google Reveals Top Monthly Search Trends for February with Nick Burns, a Google Trends Expert.Fierce Planets The Exhibition at the New England Quilt Museum! Dr. Sabine Stanley – Planetary Scientist checked in with Dan.Red Cross offers free A1C testing for blood donors in March! Kelly Isenor – Director of Communications for The American Red Cross of Massachusetts explains.Experts Predict An Uptick In Rodents, Ticks This Spring In Boston! Galvin Murphy – Rodent Expert & Preventive Controls Qualified Individual with Yankee Pest Control has the warning!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.

Egg prices are skyrocketing right now due to the impact that the bird flu has had on the nation’s poultry population. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report this week saying the agency predicts that egg prices will increase 41% this year. The USDA also reported that retail egg prices increased 13.8% in January. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has laid out a plan to lower egg prices, in which we will discuss. What are you seeing for egg prices in your area and have you cut back on egg consumption?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.

Have you recently seen your utility bill almost double in price? A lot of Massachusetts residents are fed up with the rising cost of gas and the fees that go with it. The cost of natural gas is on the rise again as cold weather, production challenges, and rising export demands squeeze supplies. Natural gas futures jumped 13.66% as storage falls 5.3% below the five-year average. Why are delivery fees so high for gas and what's being done (if anything) to help ease the financial hit?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.

Have you recently seen your utility bill almost double in price? A lot of Massachusetts residents are fed up with the rising cost of gas and the fees that go with it. The cost of natural gas is on the rise again as cold weather, production challenges, and rising export demands squeeze supplies. Natural gas futures jumped 13.66% as storage falls 5.3% below the five-year average. Why are delivery fees so high for gas and what's being done (if anything) to help ease the financial hit?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!New Guidelines Released to Govern Self-Collection for HPV Screening & The Importance of HPV Screening. What is HPV & How Do You Get It? Rebecca Perkins - MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Investigator at the Mother-Infant Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center explained it to Dan.Award-winning Irish band Lúnasa to play in Somerville on March 8! Kevin Crawford - Flute player, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players checked in with Dan.Clinical Advisory Issued Over Neurological Complications Tied To Flu. Alison Kuznitz – State House News Reporter shared the details.POLLING: Bay Staters Not Sweet on Taxing Candy. Christopher R. Anderson, president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council—one of the co-organizers of the Mass Opportunity Alliance joined 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.

This week the U.S. split from its European allies when refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three U.N. resolutions seeking an end to the war in Ukraine. This comes at a time when tensions have already been rising between the U.S. and Ukraine…President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator without elections," after Zelensky said Trump was being influenced by Russian disinformation. We discussed the United States’ changing view on the war in Ukraine and hear your thoughts on a possible solution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the U.S. split from its European allies when refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three U.N. resolutions seeking an end to the war in Ukraine. This comes at a time when tensions have already been rising between the U.S. and Ukraine…President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator without elections," after Zelensky said Trump was being influenced by Russian disinformation. We discussed the United States’ changing view on the war in Ukraine and hear your thoughts on a possible solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Foley, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts joined us on NightSide to discuss tackling crime in Boston. Most recently the Office of the United States Attorney for Massachusetts charged twenty-two Trinitarios gang members with federal offenses, including racketeering conspiracy in connection with six murders and 11 attempted murders. Attorney Foley discussed the Trinitarios allegations and her office’s dedication to cracking down on violent crime in Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening we discuss the Karen Read hearing today in which Read’s defense was pressed over information of “grave concern.”Attorney Phil Tracy joined Dan to Talk about the Karen Read case.Scott Speranza - CEO of HealthLock- Americans are drowning in debt - overall debt levels increased by 0.5% to $18.04 trillion. Share of households becoming seriously delinquent on payments is at a 14-year high. How consumers can negotiate down their medical bills so they can get out of debt.Dale Stephanos-Local artist/illustrator-New USPS Forever Stamp Commemorates Betty White – Stamp was illustrated by a local artist. How do illustrations get chosen to become featured on stamps?Meredith Elliott Powell-Business strategist, keynote speaker and the author of the bestselling book Mentally Fit, Powerfully Resilient, Competitively Strong: The 9 Strategy Formula for Thriving in Your Personal Life. - From classroom to office – why Gen Z feel like they’re stepping onto a different planet at work and how to help 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.

How confident are you in air travel these days? In the wake of a string of recent airplane crashes, including the D.C. collision crash over the Potomac River and last week's Delta airlines crash in Toronto that flipped on the runway, confidence in air travel has slightly wavered. An AP/NORC survey shows that 64% of U.S. adults say plane travel is "very safe" or "somewhat safe". That's down slightly from last year, when 71% said that. Do the recent airline crashes make you rethink airline travel? Callers joined Dan for a second hour to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How confident are you in air travel these days? In the wake of a string of recent airplane crashes, including the D.C. collision crash over the Potomac River and last week's Delta airlines crash in Toronto that flipped on the runway, confidence in air travel has slightly wavered. An AP/NORC survey shows that 64% of U.S. adults say plane travel is "very safe" or "somewhat safe". That's down slightly from last year, when 71% said that. Do the recent airline crashes make you rethink airline travel? Callers joined Dan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an ongoing dilemma here in Massachusetts over prosecuting violent criminals who are here illegally that has local and federal officials at odds. In one case of a Guatemalan national facing child rape charges, the question is which legal action takes priority: convict and imprison the man for the crime he committed here in MA or deport him back to Guatemala. The Trump Administration wants violent criminals deported immediately while MA prosecutors argue they should be tried for crimes before deportation. Dan listened to what you had to say. 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! For one of our segments this evening we discussed startup tech companies testing patches to deliver weight-loss drugs and other medications instead of hypodermic needles. Dive into the world of dolphins in new film Call of the Dolphins at the New England Aquarium! Jonathan Bird - Film's director joined Dan.Learn more about Bob Dylan's First Demo and The Bob Neuwirth Collection to be showcased in Boston Auction. Bobby Livingston, Executive Vice President at RR Auction joined Dan. No more needles? Startups are testing patches to deliver weight-loss drugs and other medications. Scott Kirsner, Boston Globe Contributor joined Dan to discuss. Finally, Dr. Jennifer Burns, DVM, MPVM veterinarian at Petsmart Veterinary Services joined Dan to discuss cold weather pet safety tips. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week, if you could have a free dinner with any living person, whom would it be?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.

Donald Trump has been in office for roughly one month now and there has been a world-wind of activity. The President has wasted no time advancing his agenda by signing a flurry of executive orders (some more controversial than others like gutting the federal workforce), trying to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and threatening tariffs on other countries who don’t “play ball”. When will the Democrats start playing offense? How will the Democrats get a political footing against the efforts of the new administration?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.

Earlier this month Mass General Brigham hospital system announced its largest layoff in the organization’s history, with an anticipated 1,500 job cuts. What are the implications for patient services at MGB? The two phased layoff comes at a time the country is facing a nationwide physician shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is facing a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034, including 48,000 primary care physicians. Dr. John Freedman, a health care expert joined us 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.