Nightside With Dan Rea

A new report from MA Attorney General Campbell’s office finds that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses over several decades. The investigation also found cases where church leaders failed to act on allegations, moved accused priests to other parishes without disclosing the reasons, and did not consistently report allegations to law enforcement. Tonight, Dan takes a closer look at the findings, what the report says about the church’s handling of abuse allegations, and what could happen next for survivors and the three dioceses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from MA Attorney General Campbell’s office finds that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses over several decades. The investigation also found cases where church leaders failed to act on allegations, moved accused priests to other parishes without disclosing the reasons, and did not consistently report allegations to law enforcement. Tonight, Dan takes a closer look at the findings, what the report says about the church’s handling of abuse allegations, and what could happen next for survivors and the three dioceses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders from all six New England states gathered in Lowell today to talk about whether nuclear power could help meet the region’s growing demand for electricity. The one-day summit focused on newer, advanced nuclear technology, with discussions about safety, waste, and how these smaller reactors could fit into the region’s energy future. The meeting comes as Gov. Maura Healey pushes to repeal a Massachusetts law requiring a statewide vote before a new nuclear plant can be built. Dan is joined by Deb Katz, Executive Director of the Citizens Awareness Network, to discuss the group’s position on nuclear power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A “Yes” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 would allow employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the state agency that provides legal representation to people who cannot afford an attorney, to form a union and negotiate with the state over things like pay and working conditions. Dan spoke with Tom McKeever, President of SEIU Local 888, who will explain what a “Yes” vote could mean for CPCS employees and the people they serve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how earlier this month, Republicans held a fundraiser at Montano's Restaurant in Truro on Cape Cod. Ed Medeiros, the owner of Montano's, claims that he and his business have been harassed on social media by people who are upset that he allowed the GOP event at his restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, Republicans held a fundraiser at Montano's Restaurant in Truro on Cape Cod. Ed Medeiros, the owner of Montano's, claims that he and his business have been harassed on social media by people who are upset that he allowed the GOP event at his restaurant. Ed Medeiros joined Dan to talk about the ugly comments that he now faces from anonymous critics intent on harming his business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We broke down the “No” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question 9, which would repeal the state’s 2024 gun law and roll back the changes it made to Massachusetts firearms regulations. For gun owners, that could mean changes to requirements involving licensing, ghost guns, assault-style weapons, machine guns and where firearms can be carried. For a deeper dive into what a “No” vote would mean for gun owners and Massachusetts’ firearms laws, Dan talked with John Mawhinney, Chief of Staff of the Civil Rights Coalition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would a “No” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question 4 mean for voters? A “No” vote would keep the current voter registration rules right where they are, meaning no Election Day registration or updating your address at the polls. Dan took a closer look at what’s at stake in the debate over Election Day registration with Amy Carnevale, Chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued discussion about how the Massachusetts Parole Board released three more killers convicted of second degree murder. One double murderer, who killed an elderly couple in 1992, and two men convicted of separate crimes, one as recently as 2008, and a murder resulting from a drug deal in 2006.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Parole Board released three more killers convicted of second degree murder. One double murderer, who killed an elderly couple in 1992, and two men convicted of separate crimes, one as recently as 2008, and a murder resulting from a drug deal in 2006. Dan discussed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about MA Ballot Question #5 with Jim Stergios, Executive Director of the Pioneer Institute, who explained his reasons why Massachusetts voters should support Question 5. He argues that all Massachusetts State Tax Revenue, including the recently adopted “Millionaires Tax”, should be used to calculate whether taxpayers are due a tax credit in any given tax year. There is a lot at stake on Question 5 for taxpayers and for residents who rely on critical state programs, benefits, and services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essentially, that is Question 5 on the Ballot for Massachusetts Voters this November. Lew Finfer of Raise Up Massachusetts opposes Question 5 on the Massachusetts Ballot. Under existing law, Massachusetts has a limit on state tax revenue growth, and if collections exceed that limit, the excess is returned to taxpayers through a tax refund. But additional taxes collected under the so-called “Millionaires Tax” are not currently included in that calculation. Finfer discussed his opposition to voter approval of Question 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huddle around the radio and listen in as Dan ended the week with a topic that challenges your recollections and interests!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may not be in the Eye of our September Nor’Easter, but this storm will be ramping up! We spoke with Boston Globe Lead Meteorologist Ken Mahan about the weather for the weekend. Ken also answered listener’s calls. Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“NightSide” hosted a look at both sides of Massachusetts Ballot Question 7. The question asks whether to make it easier to build certain single-family homes in residential areas, including on lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage and access to public water and sewer. A “Yes” vote would allow those homes to be built under the new rules, while a “No” vote would leave the current laws unchanged. We heard from Andrew Mikula, chair of the Legalize Starter Homes campaign, who supports a “Yes” vote, and Dave Koffman, Senior Executive and Legislative Director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, who supports a “No” vote. Listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“NightSide” hosted a look at both sides of Massachusetts Ballot Question 7. The question asks whether to make it easier to build certain single-family homes in residential areas, including on lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage and access to public water and sewer. A “Yes” vote would allow those homes to be built under the new rules, while a “No” vote would leave the current laws unchanged. We heard from Andrew Mikula, chair of the Legalize Starter Homes campaign, who supports a “Yes” vote, and Dave Koffman, Senior Executive and Legislative Director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, who supports a “No” vote. Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan takes a look back on something President Obama said when he was running in 2008 that he finds interesting. And later, what are you doing to plan for the storm this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is America moving toward socialism, and what could that mean for our individual freedoms? In his book Wake Up America!: The Rise of Socialism Is the Death of Freedom, former Congressman Ken Buck takes a closer look at socialism, government power, and the values he believes are at the heart of American freedom. Buck joined Dan to discuss where he believes our country is headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump and China President Xi Jinping dined at the White House recently. Professor Greg Stoller of the Boston University Questrom School of Business previewed the issues that were on the table for discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would Mike Walsh do if he became Massachusetts attorney general? Walsh says he wants to make the office more independent, focus on fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer money, and push back against state policies he believes infringe on local control. Dan talked with Walsh about his campaign, his priorities, and what he would bring to the attorney general’s office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cursive writing is slowly disappearing from classrooms as more schools focus on typing, technology, and digital communication. Many students can read printed handwriting but struggle to read or write traditional cursive. Some states are bringing cursive lessons back into schools, while others are clearly moving away from it. Do you think cursive writing is still an important skill for kids to learn, or should we just let it go?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts students are still struggling to get back to where they were before the pandemic, with the latest MCAS results showing declines in English language arts and continued gaps in math. Only 40% of students in grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded expectations in English, down two points from last year, while just 45% of 10th graders met the standard. Dan took a closer look at what the latest numbers say about the state of education in Massachusetts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how gas prices are climbing in Massachusetts, and Gov. Maura Healey is proposing a two-month suspension of the state’s 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax to give drivers some relief. Healey says the move could provide about $120 million in savings, but House Speaker Ron Mariano has raised concerns about losing money used for roads and bridges. The plan still needs approval from the Legislature, so Dan took a closer look at the debate over suspending the gas tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gas prices are climbing in Massachusetts, and Gov. Maura Healey is proposing a two-month suspension of the state’s 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax to give drivers some relief. Healey says the move could provide about $120 million in savings, but House Speaker Ron Mariano has raised concerns about losing money used for roads and bridges. The plan still needs approval from the Legislature, so Dan took a closer look at the debate over suspending the gas tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how President Trump spoke at the United Nations, defending his foreign-policy record and arguing that American strength is helping confront some of the world’s biggest conflicts. He focused heavily on the war with Iran, warning that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached. Trump also criticized the U.N. and other international institutions while discussing his administration’s efforts involving Cuba, Greenland, Ukraine and other global issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump spoke at the United Nations, defending his foreign-policy record and arguing that American strength is helping confront some of the world’s biggest conflicts. He focused heavily on the war with Iran, warning that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached. Trump also criticized the U.N. and other international institutions while discussing his administration’s efforts involving Cuba, Greenland, Ukraine and other global issues. Dan took a closer look at Trump’s speech and the message he delivered to world leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s Communist government is facing growing criticism over how it treats people of faith, with Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and Falun Gong practitioners among those whom critics say face persecution and government repression. There are also growing concerns about China’s use of advanced surveillance technology to monitor and control people, as well as the export of that technology to other countries. Dan talked with former Kansas Senator and Governor Sam Brownback, who shares excerpts from his book, China’s War on Faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new state audit highlights problems at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, finding long call center waits, delayed benefit payments, and complaints that weren’t properly tracked. More than half of callers spent over 30 minutes on hold, while nearly a quarter waited more than an hour during the period examined by the audit. The DUA says it has made significant improvements since then, but the findings raise questions about how well Massachusetts is serving people who are out of work and relying on unemployment benefits. Dan spoke with Larry Edelman, associate editor and columnist for The Boston Globe, and MA State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House is creating a new showdown with the news media, as the three outlets have sued the administration over the move. In response, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News have declined to provide a replacement camera crew for Trump’s designated pool events, including his trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The fight is raising new questions about press access, the First Amendment, and how much control the White House should have over which news organizations cover the president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how after years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how after years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of unimaginable loss and a highly publicized murder case that ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy is opening up about what he has been through and how he’s moving forward. In a new 60 Minutes interview, Patrick talks about losing his three children, the scrutiny surrounding the case, and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy. Dan took a closer look at this emotional interview and the message Patrick hopes people will take away from his family’s tragedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan tossed around some ideas for the final hour of this week and kept it light and fun to kick start the weekend. Dan asked which professional sports team will win their championship first this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he calls “fake news.” Trump said the ban was effective immediately and warned that other media organizations could face the same treatment. Dan took a closer look at the latest escalation between the Trump administration and the media, and what it could mean for White House press coverage going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has spoken out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror said he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account contradicts other jurors’ claims that he acknowledged having reasonable doubt during deliberations but still refused to change his position and join them in reaching a unanimous verdict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial spoke out for the first time after facing intense backlash over the mistrial. In a statement, the juror said he had no doubts about Clancy’s criminal responsibility and believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed she knew what she was doing and had planned the killings. His account contradicts other jurors’ claims that he acknowledged having reasonable doubt during deliberations but still refused to change his position and join them in reaching a unanimous verdict. Dan shared the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued to invite listeners to call in to be the Voice of Logan an also opened the lines up for general discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit with President Trump is expected to include discussions about the war with Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has pressured China over its financial ties to Tehran and purchases of Iranian oil, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Iran will be an important issue at the summit. China says it supports peace in the region and has called for the Strait to be reopened, but experts remain uncertain about how much Beijing will get involved. Dan discussed all of this with Iranian-American freelance journalist Jalil Mortazavi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump is expected to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews when he arrives in Washington next week for a three-day visit. The gesture comes ahead of a summit where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, and other tensions between the U.S. and China. Dan talked with Prof. Greg Stoller, senior lecturer in strategy and innovation at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, about what the upcoming meeting could mean for U.S.-China relations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston’s Logan Airport is looking for a new voice, and the winner could be you! The airport is holding a contest to find someone with an authentic Boston accent to record its public announcements, bringing a little local flavor to travelers arriving and departing the city. John Raftery, Chief Marketing Officer of Massport, shared the details of the contest, and Dan wanted to see if you have what it takes to say “Welcome to Boston” like a true Bostonian!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how backlash is growing over Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates following his pro-Palestinian comments at a recent concert. Sheeran says the decision was made by tour promoters and venues, not by him, but the controversy continues as other opening acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore. Celebrities and politicians have weighed in, and Dan took another look at the controversy surrounding the tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how Flock cameras are in operation in many communities across Massachusetts, helping police track stolen cars and identify vehicles connected to crimes. Just recently, Automatic License Plate Recognition technology assisted in the investigation of a road rage attack on a 74-year-old on the Cape, highlighting its potential as an investigative tool. Critics raise concerns about privacy, surveillance, and how long license plate data is stored. Then:Backlash is growing over Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from the remaining U.S. dates following his pro-Palestinian comments at a recent concert. Sheeran says the decision was made by tour promoters and venues, not by him, but the controversy continues as other opening acts pull out in solidarity with Macklemore. Celebrities and politicians have weighed in, and Dan took another look at the controversy surrounding the tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.