NightSide With Dan Rea

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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Justine Segal – Co-Founder of Women’s Pro Baseball League and Founder of Baseball For All discussed a new women’s professional baseball league set to debut in 2026.Wayne Soras on "Silent Dignity" – A 6 Part Docuseries Raising up Veteran Voices to tell their stories to promote healing.Abdu Murray – Attorney shares the pros, cons, morality and pitfalls of AI.Kate Gilbert - Executive Director of Boston Public Art Triennial on the coming to the city in May 2025 and what it means for residents, tourists, artists, businesses, and the community at large.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.

Dan invited listeners to call in and honor the Veterans in their lives. 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 this week’s presidential election loss, some Democrats are rethinking their priorities and what issues they will emphasize going forward. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton has expressed concern over the party’s focus on identity politics and suggests the party should shift its approach to transgender issues. Dan discussed whether it’s time for a Democratic reassessment.*Rep. Seth Moulton was not available to join us that 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.

Teachers in the towns of Beverly and Gloucester went on strike, closing schools. Teachers are asking for better pay, benefits, and smaller, more manageable class sizes, among other demands. While it is illegal for teachers to go on strike in Massachusetts, both the Beverly Teachers Association and the Gloucester Teachers Association are committed to striking until a contract is reached. *The Gloucester Mayor’s Office as well as the Beverly Mayor’s Office did not respond to our request to join 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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Steve Bittenbender – Writer with Bet Massachusetts answers the question "What topics Americans are preparing to avoid at the dinner table this holiday"?Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, Pharm.D., Integrative Pharmacist on the Wild West of Weight Loss Drugs! With the popularity of diabetic medication being used for weight loss such as Ozempic, these drugs are being found to have adverse side effects like muscle loss, gastrointestinal issues, etc.Nichole Davis – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor with the latest on the teachers that went on strike in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead.John Hopkins School of Public Health study found, Older Adults with Dementia Exhibit Financial Symptoms Up To Six Years Before Diagnosis. Dan was joined by Lauren H. Nicholas, PhD, MPP – Lead Author of the Study.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 addressed the nation after the results of the 2024 Presidential Election in which Donald Trump won over VP Kamala Harris. Biden assured the American people that there will be a peaceful transition of power on January 20th. In addition, Trump received an invitation from President Biden to an Oval Office meeting, which could happen as early as next week.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 addressed the nation after the results of the 2024 Presidential Election in which Donald Trump won over VP Kamala Harris. Biden assured the American people that there will be a peaceful transition of power on January 20th. In addition, Trump received an invitation from President Biden to an Oval Office meeting, which could happen as early as next week.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.

Karen Read and her defense team appeared before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to get two criminal charges against Read, thrown out on the grounds of double jeopardy. Read’s second criminal trial is supposed to start in January of 2025. However, this week both the prosecution and defense teams filed a motion to delay the retrial until April 1, 2025. Dan Rea and criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy discussed the ongoing Karen Read case!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!Chris Price – Boston Globe Sports Reporter on the struggling Patriots…An overview of the team and projections for season ahead.Mark Ericson – Senior Multimedia Manager for Special Olympics NH and the Special Olympics NH State Bowling Tournament Nov. 9th-10th.Dr. Laura Gabayan (aka Dr. G) - Physician & Researcher joined Dan to discuss how to move forward post-election with family and friends.Severe drought worsens in Massachusetts as dry spell deepens across all of New England. The National Weather Service's Meteorologist Haden Frank 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.

Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election after securing 270 electoral votes, the majority needed to win the presidency. Trump did not just win the electoral college, but he also won the popular vote with roughly 51%. In addition, the Republicans gained control of the Senate, and the U.S. House is still up for grabs. So far, the Republicans have gained 3 House seats. How did the political experts miss this Republican sweep? The day after the election, there is lots to dissect. We discussed the results in Massachusetts and New England as well as nationally.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 won the 2024 Presidential Election after securing 270 electoral votes, the majority needed to win the presidency. Trump did not just win the electoral college, but he also won the popular vote with roughly 51%. In addition, the Republicans gained control of the Senate, and the U.S. House is still up for grabs. So far, the Republicans have gained 3 House seats. How did the political experts miss this Republican sweep? The day after the election, there is lots to dissect. We discussed the results in Massachusetts and New England as well as nationally.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 won the 2024 Presidential Election after securing 270 electoral votes, the majority needed to win the presidency. Trump did not just win the electoral college, but he also won the popular vote with roughly 51%. In addition, the Republicans gained control of the Senate, and the U.S. House is still up for grabs. So far, the Republicans have gained 3 House seats. How did the political experts miss this Republican sweep? The day after the election, there is lots to dissect. We discussed the results in Massachusetts and New England as well as nationally. Suffolk University Pollster David Paleologos 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.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Bill Pennington – Founder of Run For The Troops shares Upcoming Events This Week – Dinner on the 8th and 5K Walk/Run on the 10th.Marion Nestle - An emeritus professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University asks if there is really such a thing as a healthy soda? More brands are marketing some sodas as “healthy”.How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk. A Mayo Clinic study finds that ff you can’t stand on your leg for five seconds, you’re at risk of falls…Dr. Kenton Kaufman - the senior author of the Mayo Clinic study & a musculoskeletal research professor at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota joined Dan Rea.Bill Moore – Founder of Project New Hope – An organization that supports veterans and their families here in MA & New England.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.

Collected here are all the Dan Rea interviews during WBZ's live election coverage. In order, we had:Jim Brett, President of the New England CouncilRep. David Linsky (D-MA) Former Cong. Mike Capuano Amy Carnevale - Mass. GOP Chair Cong. Seth Moulton (D-MA) NH Gov. Chris Sununu Tom O’Neil Spencer KimballAsk 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 have a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea gave political commentary and spoke to a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 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 have a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea had political commentary and spoketo a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 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 had a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea gave political commentary and spoke to a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 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 had a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea gave political commentary and spoke to a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 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.

Election Day in America is where millions cast their vote for the candidate, they believe best represents their voice on several points of interest. Dan hopes for a decisive win either way. Are the pollsters right in predicting a remarkably close race that might not be decided till later this week? Who do you predict will win the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election?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.

Election Day in America is where millions cast their vote for the candidate, they believe best represents their voice on several points of interest. Dan hopes for a decisive win either way. Are the pollsters right in predicting a remarkably close race that might not be decided till later this week? Who do you predict will win the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election?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.

While many are focused on the important presidential election between Trump and VP Harris, there were also important ballot questions here in Massachusetts. The questions cover several issues including auditing the state legislature, eliminating the MCAS, legalizing psychedelics and more. What questions were most important to you and why?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 physical risks of the always overachieving work life — and how to avoid them. With our guest Dr. Janna Koretz - a psychologist who specializes in treating patients in high-pressure careers.November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. What do you need to know about the disease. With Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger - Ph.D., Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate.The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate seeks to educate the public about the important role of the Senate and foster participatory democracy, civil discourse, and good government. Our guest was Adam Hinds - CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate.November is National Family Caregiver Month; Advice for caregivers. Dan was joined by Bob Coughlin – podcast host of, In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving.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 Dan asked listeners if they were concerned their presidential candidate would lose 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.

We are only days away from the 2024 presidential election as each candidate makes their final push before election day! What are the latest polls saying? What are the most important issues for voters this November? National pollster John Zogby 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.

Here in Massachusetts, Question 4 on the ballot asks voters whether to legalize psychedelics. We welcomed both sides of the issue to join us in conversation. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi representing the “No” campaign and Emily Oneschuck representing the “Yes” campaign 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.

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. Michelle DiBlasi – Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center: Seasonal affective disorder and the effects of daylight-saving time on your mood/health.8:15PM: Jenny Johnson – Author, Food Personality/Broadcaster – Cohost of weekend WBZ show called “Food for Thought: : "A Taste of Boston" Cookbook Filled with recipes from the city's most legendary chefs and restaurateur.830PM: Mark Schieldrop - Senior Spokesperson for AAA - Evening Commute Becomes More Dangerous as Daylight Saving Time Ends8:45PM: Laurel Huston - Relationship Expert - Is Politics a Dating Deal Breaker?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven Stop & Shop locations in Massachusetts closed their doors for good due to underperformance. Have you been affected by these closures and are you concerned? Does this show weakness in the economy?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.

This weekend, the first Sunday in November we turn our clocks back an hour and gain that extra hour of sleep! However, can changing that one hour affect our health and disturb our sleeping patterns? Do you feel the effects of Daylight-Saving Time? Do you think we should eliminate DST? Dr. Charles Czeisler, Chair of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and director of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School 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.

8:05PM: 10 Unsolved, Creepy or Weird Boston Archaeological Discoveries with Heather Hopp-Bruce – Director of Visual Strategy for Globe Opinion8:15PM: Business etiquette classes boom as people relearn how to act at work with Daniel Post Senning — the great-great-grandson of American etiquette queen Emily Post 8:30PM: Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife – Pumpkins for Pigs has an interactive U.S. map of places that accept donations of uncarved, undecorated pumpkins with Jennifer Seifert – Founder of Pumpkins for Pigs Foundation8:45PM: Brookline Debuts Murals Featuring Dance Tutorials with Caitlyn Kwan – Dancer/Dance Teacher who created the dance tutorial/combinationAsk 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.

Dan discussed President Biden's reaction to the comedian who made the Puerto Rico focused jokes at former President Trump's recent event. 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.

Would you ever buy a house that is rumored to be “haunted”? What if someone died in the house that you are looking to buy? Does the seller have to disclose that information? Metro Boston and Southern NH Realtor Rachel Person joined us to talk about buying real life “haunted” houses!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 close is the 2024 presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris? A recent Suffolk University poll shows that both candidates are deadlocked in the battleground state of Michigan. In addition, another recent Suffolk University poll shows the candidates nearly tied in the battleground state of Wisconsin. David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center joined us to discuss their poll results!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.

8:05PM: 'Socktober' Encourages Sock Donations For Homeless Shelters, such as The Pine Street Inn, Before Winter with Lyndia Downie – President of The Pine Street Inn 8:15PM: "Wall of Heroes" Honors Veterans at Mashpee Commons / Dedication Event with Heroes in Transition Sunday, Nov. 3 with Nicole Spencer – Executive Director of Heroes in Transition 8:30PM: Food Allergies are a True Fear Factor: Here’s How Research at Mass General Brigham Could Help with Sarita Patil, MD - Physician-scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital 8:45PM: These are the most popular Halloween costumes in Boston! with Sabrina Lam – Boston Globe CorrespondentAsk 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.

According to a new Emerson College national survey of U.S. likely voters, both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have 49% support with voters in the 2024 presidential election. They are evenly divided, making this what appears to be a very close election in one week! Spencer Kimball, the Executive Director of Emerson College Polling joined us to discuss the poll results and the most pressing issues for voters this November!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.

According to a new Emerson College national survey of U.S. likely voters, both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have 49% support with voters in the 2024 presidential election. They are evenly divided, making this what appears to be a very close election in one week! Spencer Kimball, the Executive Director of Emerson College Polling joined us to discuss the poll results and the most pressing issues for voters this November!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 4 ask voters whether to legalize certain natural psychedelics such as “magic mushrooms.” What’s your opinion on psychedelic substances? CJ LoConte from Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, the “Yes on 4″ group, joined Dan to discuss Question 4 and answer listener 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.

8:05PM: How to Prepare Kids for a Competitive and Changing World - what parents can do now to help their children make the most of college and beyond with Greg Kaplan – College Admissions Expert 8:15PM: Air Quality Alert in Parts of MA due to the burning of ongoing brush fires. What residents need to know with Glenn Keith - MassDEP Director, Division of Air and Climate Programs 8:30PM: Gen X Retirement Plans: Why Starting a Business in Your Golden Years is a Smart Move- Almost half of Gen Xers are unsure if they can retire at 65 and have anxiety about their retirement finances with Gib Olander - CPO and Business Strategist at Northwest Registered Agent 8:45PM: How do haunted houses, scary movies impact our mental health? with Leigh Richardson – PhD Licensed Professional Counselor; Founder, The Brain Performance CenterAsk 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 such a hotly contested presidential election, the decision by some organizations and media outlets to not endorse a presidential candidate has been met with a firestorm of criticism. The Teamsters, The Washington Post, and the L.A. Times among others have declined to endorse a presidential candidate; breaking decades of tradition. Why are so many choosing not to endorse? What does that reveal?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 such a hotly contested presidential election, the decision by some organizations and media outlets to not endorse a presidential candidate has been met with a firestorm of criticism. The Teamsters, The Washington Post, and the L.A. Times among others have declined to endorse a presidential candidate; breaking decades of tradition. Why are so many choosing not to endorse? What does that reveal?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 road rage incident in Plymouth turned deadly when a young man shot and killed another driver after getting into a minor traffic incident. The 23-year-old suspect had a young child on board at the time of the motor vehicle crash that escalated into a physical fight in which the victim was then shot 3-4 times. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz joined us to discuss this case and the dangers of road rage.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.

8:05PM: Addressing the shelter and housing crisis in Greater Boston – increasingly in recent years, as pressures on the system have pushed all shelters to capacity with guest Danielle Ferrier, MBA, LICSW, CEO of Heading Home, the Boston area’s largest provider of services for homeless families with children.8:15PM: The Power of Sports for Amputees – Special Movie Premiere Event November 12th at the Cinema Salem with guest Marci Krown - filmmaker/actor of Krown Family Films8:30PM: Brush fires burn across MA as residents can smell smoke in and around the Greater Boston Area with guest State Fire Marshal Jon Davine8:45PM: A check in on this week’s unusual weather with guest AccuWeather meteorologist Brian ThompsonAsk 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.

Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. Election day is less than two weeks away so Friday was listeners' last chance to share with us who they would vote for at this moment in time!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.

Are you an avid reader or a collector of rare books? Ken Gloss, the owner of Brattle Book Shop in Boston joined Dan to discuss the value of your antiquarian books as well as two of Boston’s upcoming book festivals! 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 bar and grille in Providence, RI is being sued by ASCAP for allowing a couple of songs to be performed during one of their karaoke nights without the “proper license needed for those musical selections to be legally performed in public.” Fish Co. is not the only establishment this has happened to this year…a Woburn bar faced a similar lawsuit for playing John Denver’s “Take Me Home…Country Roads” without paying royalties. Jackson Wagener, ASCAP SVP of Business and Legal Affairs and songwriter Robert Ellis Orrall joined us to discuss!Both Fish Co. & ASCAP have been invited to join the conversation. Fish Co. did not respond to our requestAsk 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.

8:05PM: 15th Annual Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger to Benefit Project Bread with guest Dr. Jeffrey Greenwald, Interfaith Walk Organizer from Temple Beth David8:15PM: Salem Themed Ouija Board created by local Board Game Company! with guest Phil Orbanes Sr. - Co. Founder and Vice Chairman of Winning Moves Games USA8:30PM: Can the Celtics repeat? Who is coming out of the West? with guest Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Celtics ReporterAsk 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 first and last days of the “ship of dreams” come to life as it sets sail to the North Shore Music Theatre, featuring real stories of people aboard the Titanic. Medford native Kevin McGlynn joined Morgan to chat about the show and his role in this epic musical.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’ve certainly had our share of astronomical events this year! We’ve seen meteor showers, eclipses, comets, supermoons, and there’s still more to come! Astronomer Dave McDonald lays it all out!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’re in the final stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election and the two frontrunners are neck and neck in the polls. What advice would you give to either Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump to eke out a win? Longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz 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.

We’re in the final stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election and the two frontrunners are neck and neck in the polls. What advice would you give to either Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump to eke out a win? Longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz 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.