NightSide With Dan Rea

Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan!If you’re a long-time listener of WBZ NewsRadio, then Norm is no stranger to you. He graced the airwaves for many years from the plush, yet not overly ostentatious studio on Soldiers Field Rd. Sonja Nathan Bradstreet chatted candidly about her dad’s lengthy career.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. fills in for Dan!As crime rates go up, so does the interest in self-protection. Boston entrepreneur Bryan Ganz has a less-lethal tool you may be interested in. His “paintball gun on steroids” fires projectiles designed to either hurt or incapacitate an offender. Ganz joined Morgan with the details.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. fills in for Dan!History is full of women who have broken the mold and have been trailblazers in medicine, racial and gender equality, space exploration, and more. Growing up, which female character on television did you admire most for her strength, courage, and intelligence? Jordan Rich joined the conversation!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 being days away from Thanksgiving, Gary asks the listeners what they are most thankful for this year.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:Do you trust Artificial Intelligence? The emergence of AI in our culture has been beneficial for a variety of reasons but what happens when there is a potentially harmful error with AI? One recent example includes a student using Google's AI chatbot Gemini for homework help on the topic of challenges and solutions for aging adults. At the end of the conversation, the chatbot told the “human” to “please die.” How rare are AI errors and would one bad AI customer service experience drive you away? Entrepreneur Scott Baradell checked in with Gary 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.

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Coming off a Championship last season, the Celtics look to pave the way for another victory. How has the season been going so far? Point guard Payton Pritchard logged 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals during Monday night’s win over the Clippers. Do you think Pritchard is a strong contender for the Sixth Man of the Year? Sportswriter Jackson Tolliver checked in with Gary!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:What’s the latest in pop/entertainment news? What upcoming movies are set to hit the theaters this holiday season and into the new year? Talent Manager at WSM Agency, Amelia Kennedy joined Gary to discuss all things entertainment! 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:Have you already started getting into the holiday spirit by watching some Christmas or holiday movies? What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Drew Yanno, attorney turned screenwriter, joined Gary to discuss the best holiday movies to check out this year!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 ReaPresident Elect Donald Trump has now filled his core cabinet positions. The Senate still must confirm many of the picks. Notably some of the positions that have drawn the most feedback have been RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary, Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, and Pam Bondi as Attorney General. Sam Mettler, political junkie and Emmy-award winning producer, writer and comedian checked in with Gary 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.

Gary Tanguay Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaHow are you getting ready to prepare your Thanksgiving meal this year? Are you going to be trying some non-traditional Thanksgiving recipes? Andy Gresh joined Gary to talk sports and how to fry a turkey!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 ReaIn week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots 34 to 15 in Miami. It was a rough game for Pats Nation to say the least, a game that comes during an already losing season for the Pats so far. Can the Patriots get any worse? Sportswriter Paul Perillo joined Gary to discuss the Patriots and their season thus far!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 Rea.In the wake of the 2024 presidential election in which Donald Trump took home the victory, many are questioning why a large chunk of women voted for Donald Trump. The exit polls show that overall roughly 46% of women voted for Trump. Why do you think that is? What is it that Trump campaigned on, that resonated with female voters? WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller as well as political analyst Anthony Russo joined Gary 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.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Dan asked the listeners what their favorite grocery store is 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.

Sixty-one years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. That tragedy still haunts America today. In 2022, the Biden Administration released more than 13k records on the assassination. More than 3,000 records remain unreleased or are redacted. During President Elect Donald Trump’s campaign, he pledged to release the remaining files. Do you think the remaining JFK assassination files should be released? Tom Samoluk, former Deputy Director of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Review Board joined Dan to discuss a heartbreaking moment in American History. 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.

Sixty-one years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. That tragedy still haunts America today. In 2022, the Biden Administration released more than 13k records on the assassination. More than 3,000 records remain unreleased or are redacted. During President Elect Donald Trump’s campaign, he pledged to release the remaining files. Do you think the remaining JFK assassination files should be released? Tom Samoluk, former Deputy Director of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Review Board joined Dan to discuss a heartbreaking moment in American History. 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!Researchers are working to identify early signs that a dog is cut out to be a working canine. Brian Hare - professor of evolutionary anthropology and psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center joined Dan Rea.Let’s Rock Cancer! A Rockin’ Night to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Cancer Care Equity Program with the event organizer and specialist in lung cancer treatment Dr. Christopher Lathan checked in with Dan.Reports of an upcoming snowstorm to hit New England around the Thanksgiving holiday! Brian Thompson - Accuweather Meteorologist discussed the weather with Dan.Great Gulf’s LiveKillington development is going to redefine mountain living at the northeast’s premier ski destination with Michael Sneyd, President of Resort Residential for Great Gulf.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.

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Who do you think will lead the U.S. Department of Justice? (If you guessed Pam Bondi, you're right!) 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.

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Gaetz said, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” Since the nomination, the former representative has been surrounded by controversy as he was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Who do you think will lead the U.S. Department of Justice? (If you guessed Pam Bondi, you're right!) 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.

Back in 2023, during a changing of the guard at the MBTA, general manager Phil Eng set a plan in motion to eliminate 191 subway speed restrictions or slow zones by the end of 2024. Flash forward to now, as we near the end of 2024, there are currently only four remaining speed restrictions. However, the MBTA released a report today saying come next Monday, there will be no more Red Line slow zones. Brian Kane, the Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board joined us to discuss the latest at the MBTA!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 thought you need to know about!Worcester Man to Embark on Four-Day, 154-mile Run Across MA to Support Hospitalized Children During Holidays. Our first guest was Dave Filar - 33-year-old diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in fifth grade - is a footwear designer known for his work with The Museum of Fine Arts, David Ortiz’s Children’s Fund, and Shawn Thornton’s Foundation.Veteran Suicide rate emphasizes the importance of Face the Fight’s efforts to reduce veteran suicide. Patrick Murphy - former congressman and undersecretary of the U.S. Army & Face the Fight honorary committee chairman checked in with Dan. The latest skincare trend: Beef fat. Yes, beef fat. Is it good for your skin? Dr. Danielle Dubin – Dermatologist with Mount Sinai had the answer for us!Jim Montgomery’s message wasn’t getting through. But a big part of the Bruins’ problem is the roster. With Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sports Writer.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’s defense attorneys are pushing for the judge who presided over his New York hush money trial and conviction to throw out the case, saying it would be "uniquely destabilizing to the country". Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his office oppose a dismissal of the case and are open to pausing the case for the four years Trump is in office. Should Trump’s hush money case be dismissed or postponed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students?*The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. All three teachers’ unions have been invited to join the conversation*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students?*The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. All three teachers’ unions have been invited to join the conversation*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!8:05PM: Dr. Mark Longsjo – Licensed social worker & Program Director at McLean Hospital - 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their conditions worsened around the holidays.8:15PM: Zoya Sattar - USDA Food Safety Specialist - Tools to reduce risk of listeria and foodborne illness during the holidays: How to properly dethaw a turkey, storing leftovers safely & preventing cross contamination.8:30PM: Joshua Coleman - PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Bay Area and senior fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families - How soulmate parenting can lead to parent-child estrangement. What is soulmate parenting? Other types of parenting styles to know about.8:45PM: Julie Bauke - President & Chief Career Strategist, The Bauke Group - Gen Z ditches resumes for TikTok videos to land jobs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics?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.

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics?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 offshore wind industry has seen traction in recent years, gaining government backing. While offshore wind is seen by some as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, others take aim with the wind projects, citing environmental concerns; especially after last Summer’s Nantucket wind turbine failure that left debris littered across Nantucket beaches. What are the pros and cons of offshore wind? Dustin Delano of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association and Grant Provost from the New England for Offshore Wind coalition both joined Dan Rea for a discussion. 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!Charles Ro – Owner of Charles Ro Supply Company has become the Worlds Largest Lionel Dealer and the Number One Train Dealer in America.Ben Noll – Meteorologist with WaPo explained to Dan why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it?Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast joined Dan to discuss the nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving.Jeffrey Schaffer - RN w/ Outer Cape Health Services checked in with Dan. World AIDS Day, coming up December 1st – The Importance of Screenings & Treatment Options. 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 Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change!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 Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change!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.

Researchers have discovered a new health trend that finds many young adults in their 30s and 40s are experiencing memory problems. According to the Census Bureau, the number of working-age adults reporting “serious difficulty” thinking has climbed by an estimated one million people since the start of the pandemic; a number higher than any other time in the last 15 years. Why now? What do researchers think are contributing factors to young adults suffering memory problems? Dr. Andrew Budson, a Boston University neurologist who specializes in memory disorders joined us to discuss the scary details.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!Ted Williams 1946 American League MVP Award and 1958 Silver Slugger Soar to a Combined $800,000 Highlighting 21st Annual Live Auction Event. David Hunt – President of Hunt Auctions joined Dan Rea.The Grand Kyiv Ballet Returns to Boston, Two Shows Nutcracker & Snow Queen 11/29-11/30 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Alex Stoianov, the founder of The Grand Kyiv Ballet and one of the principal dancers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet checked in with Dan.Inflation hits Thanksgiving dinner: Average cost of food, drinks, decor surges 19% this year! Bill Dendy – Financial Strategist with Raymond James discussed the prices with Dan.E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots leaves 1 dead and dozens sickened across the US. Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center gave Dan the scary details.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.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic, Dan asked listeners for their stories of Brushes with Celebrities! We even had a celebrity call 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.

Every year it seems that society wants to start celebrating the Christmas season earlier and earlier. Many citizens have started to see Christmas décor pop up in local stores well before Halloween and in some cases before Summer has even ended! How early is too early to start celebrating Christmas? Do you think retailers need to hold off till after Halloween to pull out the Christmas décor? Is “Christmas Creep” about consumerism or comfort?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.

An iconic house in Newburyport referred to as the “The Pink House” has been in the midst of a demolition battle between locals and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. What was originally built as a “spite” house in 1925 by a divorcee, has long become a historical icon in the region. The federal agency wants to tear down the home and return the land to its original state and support local wildlife, whereas the Support The Pink House organization is actively working to save it. Rochelle Joseph, President of the Support The Pink House organization joined Dan Rea. 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!Alex London - Genealogy and local history librarian with the Worcester Public Library who just reunited with an overdue book, 51 years later.Last Comiskey explores the stories and atmosphere surrounding Chicago’s iconic baseball stadium and celebrates the final surprising season of the “Baseball Palace of the World” with author Ken Smoller.“Full House” actor Dave Coulier diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an aggressive blood cancer. What non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is (specifically B cell), what makes it so aggressive, how common it is, what treatment options are and symptoms to look out for? Dr. Jeremy Abramson - Director of the Lymphoma Program, Mass General Hospital Cancer Center joined Dan on this important topic.Bobby’s Books is Winchester’s newest pop-up. Plot twist: It’s run by a second grader, and all the proceeds go to charity. With guests Bobby Atchinson - the second grader at Ambrose Elementary School in Winchester & his Mom Jeanna Atchinson.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 Joe Biden and President Elect Donald Trump met at the White House after a contentious election season. The two were very cordial where both pledged a smooth transition between administrations. Trump has wasted no time in selecting various cabinet members to fill out his administration. Dan asked listeners for their reactions. 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.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton says the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have these discussions as a party.” Dan asked listeners for their reactions to Rep. Moulton's comments. 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.

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton said the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have these discussions as a party.” Congressman Seth Moulton joined us to address his comments!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 News UpdateThursday November 14, 2024 Faust Ruggiero, M.S. - Author of "Road to Recovery" – Fix Your AddictioJeremiah – A Tour Guide on the Freedom Trail's Historic Holiday Strolls starting November 22ndAdam Dumey - Google tech expert answers the question - Buy Now or Wait for Black Friday? Google Reveals Top Trending Gifts for 2024 as Shoppers Gear up For the Busy Holiday Season with Justin Burr - Google tech expertAsk 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 Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? *Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*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 Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? *Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening* 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 Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? Brockton City Councilor Shirley Asack joined us to discuss!*Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*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!Americans are Feeling a ‘Habenula Hit’ Post-Election: A Biological Response Fueling Stress and Motivation Loss. Dan spoke with Dr. Kyra Bobinet.What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season, said Matt Pepin – Boston Globe Sports Editor.Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head. Dan got clarification from Dr. Dan Daneshvar - Mass General Brigham brain injury specialist and senior author of the study.Mass Lottery is hosting a holiday toy drive at the claim centers across the state & new Celtics lottery ticket coming out next week – holiday lottery tickets. Christian Teja – Director of Communications for the MA State Lottery Commission 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.

After Donald Trump secured a return trip to the White House, there are many Americans who are considering leaving the U.S. to live and work elsewhere. While fully changing your citizenship to another country can be tempting, it can be complicated. There is now an easier and more affordable option and that's a digital nomad visa, a way to live in a foreign country for a brief period if you prove income through remote work. Dan asked "Are there any circumstances that would cause you to relocate? And if so, where?"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.

After Donald Trump secured a return trip to the White House, there are many Americans who are considering leaving the U.S. to live and work elsewhere. While fully changing your citizenship to another country can be tempting, it can be complicated. There is now an easier and more affordable option and that's a digital nomad visa, a way to live in a foreign country for a brief period if you prove income through remote work.Dan asked "Are there any circumstances that would cause you to relocate? And if so, where?"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.

Three Massachusetts communities see their educators on strike for a third day now. The negotiations continue in Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead over educators’ contracts, in which the various teachers’ unions are asking for higher pay, more benefits, and parental leave among other demands. Beverly and Gloucester were scheduled to report to Essex Superior Court in Lawrence for a contempt hearing where they could face fines after they refused to call off their own work stoppages. We brought you the latest in the ongoing negotiations and litigation.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!Brett Stevens - Reworld Senior Director joined Dan to discuss turning dirty diapers into electricity! A local MA daycare teams up with a waste management facility in Massachusetts to do just that!Jorge Sota - Music Director of New Philharmonia Orchestra, which begins its 30th Anniversary Season with two performances November 23rd & 24th at Grace Church in Newton Corner.Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott and Comedian Steve Sweeney with Sober Comedy Night presented by the HOPE Center, coming up on November 21st.Allison Tibaldi - Contributing writer for USA TODAY 10Best, told Dan about finding fall splendor at these 7 New England beaches, from Maine to Rhode Island.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 post-election fallout from Donald Trump’s victory has Democrats continuing to point the finger at each other...While last week Congressman Seth Moulton gained criticism for saying the party needs to shift their approach when it comes to identity politics, this week Senator Bernie Sanders is the latest to garner attention for his comments saying the Democrat Party lost the election because they lost touch with the working class. What are your thoughts?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.

Educators in Gloucester, Beverly and now Marblehead continue to strike over a “fair contract.” The educators in these communities have been working under expired contracts since this past Summer. All three teachers’ unions are fighting for a new contract that includes higher wages, more benefits and parental leave among other demands. As many as 10k students could be affected by these strikes. Dan heard listeners' thoughts on the ongoing strikes!*All three teachers’ unions in Gloucester, Beverly & Marblehead have been invited to join the conversation as well as all three School Committees in each town*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.