Nightside With Dan Rea

When traveling by airplane, have you ever wondered by airlines tend to board passengers starting from the front rows back? Why not load passengers starting with the furthest rows in the back of the plane moving forward, so you're not bumping into people in the front rows as you go by? Dan shared a recent travel experience he had and discussed how there must be a better way to board airlines!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We looked at the case of Somerville man James Rodwell, who argues he was framed and wrongly convicted for the murder of Louis Rose Jr., a Burlington police captain’s son. Rodwell has been trying to prove his innocence for 45 years now and just last April was granted a clemency hearing to plead his case. According to Gov. Maura Healey’s clemency guidelines, hearings should be held,and recommendations should be issued within six months of filing a petition under most circumstances...however a hearing has yet to be scheduled... What is the holdup? We discussed this argument of a case of innocence with Rodwell's attorney, Veronica White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her legal battle to audit the State Legislature by calling on the state’s highest court to compel legislative leaders to comply with her effort to audit. DiZoglio is maintaining her push to seek legal counsel and has been asking MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell for approval to hire outside counsel to help her conduct an audit of the State Legislature as any lawful litigation brought by state officials must be authorized by Campbell’s office. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio checked in to discuss!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!8:05 PM: Northeast Arc has received a transformative $2.2 million gift from the Estate of Dick and Gail Jauron. The gift is the largest in Northeast Arc’s 72-year history. Ensures the long-term accessibility of Northeast Arc’s Special Olympics and social programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for kids and adults with disabilities. Guest: Kacy Jauron – Daughter of Dick and Gail & previously part of Northeast Arc’s Development Team 8:15 PM: The remarkable true story of Phoenix Air. A behind-the-scenes account of the unprecedented air evacuation of Ebola patients from West Africa in 2014—an operation that changed the course of global medical response. Guest: Kevin Hazzard - former paramedic, journalist and award-winning author of the non-fiction book NO ONE’S COMING: The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn 8:30 PM: Addressing homelessness reform in America and a look at current homelessness policy in the U.S. Guest: Michele Steeb – Advisor | Thought-Leader | Speaker | Author & CEO of the Free Up Foundation (a nonprofit that addresses homelessness) 8:45 PM: The Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) Festival 2026 Happening Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22 at the Brattle & Coolidge Corner Theatre. Guest: Phil Healy - BUFF co-director See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After starting a previous topic, Dan switched gears and asked the audience if they love where they live. We got calls from many places! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do Massachusetts students rank among the nation for proficiency in reading and math? In 2025, MA ranked #1 on the Nation’s Report Card receiving the highest numeric score of any state on all four assessments for fourth and eighth grade math and reading. However, when it comes to post pandemic educational recovery overall, especially for lower income children, Massachusetts is still lagging behind other states…The Nation’s Report Card found that low-income children are more likely to test proficient in reading in Mississippi or Louisiana than in Massachusetts or New York, with MA often thought to have the best public school system in the country (and one that spends twice as much per pupil). We took a look at the statistics and asked you what your educational experience has been with your children. Do you believe structural changes need to be made to keep up with other states?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another MA convicted murderer originally facing life without parole is set free after being parole eligible under MA's new ruling that emerging adults, those 18 to 20 at the time of the offense, could not be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's husband Tanzerious Anderson, who was convicted of murdering Imam Yazbek during a robbery at the age of 19, will be released. Is this fair? While the Parole Board in its decision said Anderson has addressed his need areas through several programs and deems him "compatible with the welfare of society", do you think his release is still warranted? We discussed in general MA's ruling on parole eligibility for emerging adults aged 18-20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidents and UFOs…It appears every President in recent history, certainly every Democratic president including Obama Was Into UFOs. Why do they all believe it?Guest: Daniel Greenfield - CEO at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, writer for Front Page Magazine & Author Boston is quickly emerging as a food and wine destination… Boston becomes a global meeting point for the wine world as producers travel in from Sicily, Georgia, South Africa, and California for the Boston Wine Expo happening March 7-8, 2026 with Over 100 International Wineries and Exclusive Master Classes. Open to the public & patrons get to sample a variety of wines from over 100 wineries. Held at Hilton Park Plaza Hotel in BostonGuest: Raffaele Scalzi - Director of the Boston Wine Expo Cool on the Outside, Screaming on the Inside. A modern guy’s guide to projecting stability with style, “A field guide for those who have mastered the art of detachment while quietly unraveling." Guest: Charles O’Neill (pen name Brand Mavrick) - Author Business Insider readers voted on whether they would choose a $120K remote or $240K in-office job. The results were closer than they expected…Guest: Henry Chandonnet - Business News Reporter for Business Insider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Happy President’s Day! We honored all our great leaders, and we revealed some of the lesser-known histories of our White House dwellers. From John Quincy Adams skinny-dipping in the Potomac to Andrew Jackson's swearing parrot, listen for some funny presidential stories with historian Rich Rubino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Massachusetts is facing a significant clinician crisis, with an ongoing loss of primary care physicians and behavioral health providers. Physicians over the age of 65 are increasing as new doctors entering the field are decreasing. Add that to other factors like burnout, hospital staffing pressures, and low reimbursement rates from insurers, and you can see why Massachusetts has a doctor dilemma. Bradley spoke with Dr. George Clairmont about what lies ahead in healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: That gas/environment-saving feature on new cars may be going away soon. The Trump Administration is ending a credit for automakers who install the stop-start feature. The Environmental Protection Agency says the technology is "almost universally hated," and although it can improve fuel economy, the goal is to lower the cost of buying a new car. Continued conversation with Auto Expert Craig Fitzgerald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: That gas/environment-saving feature on new cars may be going away soon. The Trump Administration is ending a credit for automakers who install the stop-start feature. The Environmental Protection Agency says the technology is "almost universally hated," and although it can improve fuel economy, the goal is to lower the cost of buying a new car. Auto Expert Craig Fitzgerald was in to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide A wonderful choice for a meal during these cold winter months, especially in New England, is soup! What is your go-to soup recipe for this time of year? Bradley discussed some of his favorite soup recipes and asked for recommendations as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide While the current 2026 Winter Olympic Games are ongoing, we’re reminded of the time Boston was in the running to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to the city. Boston beat out L.A., D.C., and San Francisco to be the official U.S. bid. After opposition grew and a movement ensued, a vote was made to terminate Boston’s bid. Are you glad the Olympics never came to Boston, or do you wish they did? What impact would that have had on Boston if our city hosted the Olympics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide Continued conversation with Beatles historian/expert ChaChi Loprete. February is a big month for fans of The Beatles and music historians alike. It was on February 9, 1964, that The Beatles first appeared in front of an American audience of 73 million viewers on The Ed Sullivan Show, kicking off the cultural phenomenon known as Beatlemania. It was also in February that The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum! Needless to say, the month of February is widely recognized by many Beatles fans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide February is a big month for fans of The Beatles and music historians alike. It was on February 9, 1964, that The Beatles first appeared in front of an American audience of 73 million viewers on The Ed Sullivan Show, kicking off the cultural phenomenon known as Beatlemania. It was also in February that The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum! Needless to say, the month of February is widely recognized by many Beatles fans. Beatles historian/expert ChaChi Loprete stopped by to celebrate The Beatles! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Have you noticed following the Covid pandemic, people seem to be ruder or short tempered? A recent survey from the Pew Research Center finds half of those surveyed say that Americans have gotten ruder since the pandemic. Bradley shared some of his experiences at concerts and other places where he's seen more rudeness in the wake of the pandemic and heard about listeners' experiences with rude individuals out and about as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSideAre you a train enthusiast or have you always wanted to take a special ride on the open rails? Bradley is a bit of a train enthusiast himself and discussed all the different types of train adventures you can go on whether it’s a luxury train in the U.S. or Europe, a cross-country rail, New England train ride for a daytrip, etc. There are all sorts of landscapes to be seen riding the open rails! Bradley shared some of his train adventures and welcomed listeners to share yours! Jason Abrams with Amtrak also checked in to discuss some of Amtrak's offerings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Michael Coyne, the Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law, joined Bradley in studio to discuss all the major trials to keep an eye out for in 2026. Some trials include the Luigi Mangione trial, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, the trial (which has not bene set yet) of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, as well as a case closer to home, the case of Kelsey Fitzsimmons, the North Andover police officer who was shot by a colleague last June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Michael Coyne, the Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law, joined Bradley in studio to discuss all the major trials to keep an eye out for in 2026. Some trials include the Luigi Mangione trial, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, the trial (which has not bene set yet) of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, as well as a case closer to home, the case of Kelsey Fitzsimmons, the North Andover police officer who was shot by a colleague last June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her legal battle to audit the state Legislature, a measure approved by 72% of voters in 2024. DiZoglio’s office filed a lawsuit this week with the state’s high court to force the Legislature to hand over financial documents as part of an audit into lawmakers' businesses. Additionally, DiZoglio has repeatedly sought approval from Attorney General Andrea Campbell to take the House and Senate to court or to appoint an independent, special assistant attorney general to no avail. We heard listeners' thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio continues her legal battle to audit the state Legislature, a measure approved by 72% of voters in 2024. DiZoglio’s office filed a lawsuit this week with the state’s high court to force the Legislature to hand over financial documents as part of an audit into lawmakers' businesses. Additionally, DiZoglio has repeatedly sought approval from Attorney General Andrea Campbell to take the House and Senate to court or to appoint an independent, special assistant attorney general to no avail. We heard listeners' thoughts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you for or against the use of cameras in public spaces? It appears people are divided on the issue. Late last year residents in Cambridge, MA expressed privacy concerns over the use of traffic cameras that collected data, resulting in the city suspending their use of Flock cameras. Yet it was reported that Flock cameras were particularly useful in aiding authorities identifying the Brown University shooter back in December. Where do you come down on the use of cameras in public spaces? Flock Safety Chief Legal Officer Dan Haley joined Dan to discuss it.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 nonprofit Cancer Kids First, started by Harvard grad Olivia Zhang when she was 14, after losing her grandfather and a beloved teacher to cancer. The youth-led nonprofit has helped 10,000+ patients across 22 countries. -Olivia also wrote a book called: YOUth: The Young Person’s Guide to Starting a Nonprofit Guest: Olivia Zhang – Founder of Cancer Kids First - the youngest 2025 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth, a Diana Legacy Award recipient, and the youngest 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact honoree Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor…this is the author’s real-life story finding out her family’s horrendous family secret kept hidden for half a century. Guest: Christine Kuehn – author and former journalist How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth? Some Olympians have been complaining about their medals breaking and deteriorating…-There’s also a current Olympic Auction going on right now at RR Auction… Guest: Bobby Eaton - Olympic Specialist at RR Auction The latest jobs report released Wednesday shows Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, blowing past expectations… Guest: Dan Varroney - Economic Strategist & Founder and CEO of Potomac Core, a strategic planning firm that advises business leaders, trade associations, and policymakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a break in the Nancy Guthrie case; Savannah Guthrie’s mother that disappeared from her home in Arizona. Tuesday the FBI released new images and a video from Nancy Guthrie’s front doorbell camera that shows a masked individual appearing to tamper with the camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the masked individual, who they say was armed. Savannah and her siblings believe their mother is still alive. We discussed the latest in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a break in the Nancy Guthrie case; Savannah Guthrie’s mother that disappeared from her home in Arizona. Tuesday the FBI released new images and a video from Nancy Guthrie’s front doorbell camera that shows a masked individual appearing to tamper with the camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the masked individual, who they say was armed. Savannah and her siblings believe their mother is still alive. We discussed the latest in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a lengthy investigation, prosecutors announced this week four Massachusetts State Police academy instructors have been indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges in the 2024 death of trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia. Delgado-Garcia died accidentally of blunt-force injuries to the head following a boxing training exercise during the academy. State Police have faced criticism in recent years for what many call a paramilitary style training structure that has left many former recruits hurt. Attorney Louis Aloise, one of the Delgado-Garcia family’s attorneys, joined us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a lengthy investigation, prosecutors announced this week four Massachusetts State Police academy instructors have been indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges in the 2024 death of trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia. Delgado-Garcia died accidentally of blunt-force injuries to the head following a boxing training exercise during the academy. State Police have faced criticism in recent years for what many call a paramilitary style training structure that has left many former recruits hurt. Attorney Louis Aloise, one of the Delgado-Garcia family’s attorneys, joined us to discuss.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!Penny's demise triggers rounding legislation for cash transactions Guest: Colin Young – State House News reporter & Deputy Editor Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell creates partnership with Minuteman Technical Institute to give students a project where they can gain tangible job skills, outside of the classroom at their build site in Concord, Massachusetts. Guest: Sheilagh Carlisle – Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life Guest: Dr. Guy Winch – licensed psychologist and author Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause. What you need to know about pulmonary embolisms and whether they are preventable… Guest: Harrison Farber, MD, Pulmonologist and Director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at Tufts Medical Center See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did you think about this year’s lineup of Super Bowl ads? Many are saying the ads were lackluster and not that funny or entertaining…We wanted to know your favorite ad and least favorite ad. If you had to grade the overall quality of this year’s Super Bowl ads, what grade would you give?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did you think about this year’s lineup of Super Bowl ads? Many are saying the ads were lackluster and not that funny or entertaining…We wanted to know your favorite ad and least favorite ad. If you had to grade the overall quality of this year’s Super Bowl ads, what grade would you give?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New England Patriots flopped in what was a disappointing Super Bowl game. How surprised were you? The Patriots became the first team to lose six Super Bowls. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said after the game, “This game isn’t a reflection of our year." We discussed the Pats upsetting end to a good season and what went wrong in the game!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 Arc of the South Shore Partners with The South Shore Chamber of Commerce to Host Screening of “Raising Us”. Powerful Documentary Chronicles Five South Shore Mothers through 50 years of Advocacy for Children with Down Syndrome and Autism. Guest: Elizabeth Sandblom - CEO, The Arc of the South Shore & Jen Plante Johnson - Owner, producer (of this movie Raising Us), Avenir Productions, LLC & daughter of Maria Plante, one of the founding members of the South Shore Mothers Group who advocated for kids with down syndrome & autism. Screening is Wednesday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be held at The Arc of the South Shore, 20 Pond Park, in Hingham and is free and open to all South Shore Chamber of Commerce members. Robert Kraft’s Blue Square Alliance Against Hate Debuted “Sticky Note” Commercial Spot during the Super Bowl and called on Americans to Stand Up to Hate.Guest: Adam Katz - President of the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate Volunteers needed: St. John's opens overnight shelter during bitter cold…Guest: Danielle Cutillo – volunteer - one of the program leaders for the Food for the Poor program at the Saint Francis Xavier Center (part of St. John’s Church) Addressing the Washington Post’s massive layoffs last week.Guest: Sam Fortier – former Washington Post sports reporter who was laid off last weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past weekend was the Super Bowl where the New England Patriots took on the Seattle Seahawks in a coast-to-coast showdown! Dan wanted to know your prediction for the outcome of the Super Bowl! We heard listeners' predictions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s tax season is a little different thanks to President Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that was signed into law last July. The new tax bill includes new deductions for seniors, car loan interest, tipped income, and overtime pay. CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to discuss what might be different about filing your taxes this year, and he answered all your tax-related questions, especially those changes in the tax codes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s tax season is a little different thanks to President Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that was signed into law last July. The new tax bill includes new deductions for seniors, car loan interest, tipped income, and overtime pay. CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to discuss what might be different about filing your taxes this year, and he answered all your tax-related questions, especially those changes in the tax codes!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! Highlighting the work of AfriMed Network: To provide basic healthcare to remote villages in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ivory Coast in West Africa.Guest: Gene Hartigan – Chairman of AfriMed Network Incorporated & Chair of US-West Africa Development Group 2016 isn’t back: Americans will spend $262.36 more on Valentine’s Day this year. A full celebration now costs $774.39, up 51% from $512 ten years ago in 2016…Guest: Sam Bourgi - a senior analyst at InvestorsObserver Leading from the Heart: The Essential Guide to Self-Empathy and Self-Compassion. A step-by-step guide for people to redefine their understanding of empathy, using it to overcome past trauma, find self-fulfillment, and build deeper human bonds in every area of life.Guest: Dr. Ivan Young - clinical behavioral psychologist Bitter Cold hits New England this weekend with a good chance of snow squalls in some areas.Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist – Brian ThompsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie's mother is still missing. The FBI has confirmed a ransom note is real. The Guthrie family released a video asking possible kidnappers to reach out to them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a massive blow to the newspaper as well as the media world, The Washington Post laid off one third of its workforce across all departments, scaling back foreign news coverage and even shutting down some sections of the newspaper all together. What message does this send not just in the media industry but to the world? If this is happening at an institution such as The Washington Post, it can happen anywhere regardless of how established the media organization is...we discussed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Brown, former U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and a current candidate running for U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire, spoke with us about not only his campaign but the recent endorsement of his political opponent John Sununu, by President Trump.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! FBI offers reward for information about gunman charged in slayings of five men in Chinatown in 1991Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter The Price is Right Live™, an interactive stage show coming to the Chevalier Theatre in Medford on May 8th. “Come on Down” and be a part of this family-friendly stage show!Guest: Todd Newton – Game Show Host, Author & Entertainment Reporter The Patriots playing in the Super Bowl this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Chad Finn live from San Francisco will discuss!Guest: Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Zoo New England is giving New Englanders a reason to brave the cold with the return of Orchid Adventure at Franklin Park Zoo – a warm, tropical experience that feels like a mini vacation without ever leaving Boston!Guest: Josh Meyer - Zoo New England Curator of Horticulture & Sustainability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Massachusetts initiative is making its way to the ballot this Fall, and it involves a petition to lower the state’s income tax from 5% to 4%. What are the pros and cons of this proposal? Those in favor of the initiative say it will put $1,300 (on average) back in the pockets of working families across the Commonwealth, while those who oppose the initiative fear that by reducing the state tax revenue, it would force cuts to local aid and public services and cause teachers, police officers, and firefighters to be laid off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.