Nightside With Dan Rea

In this 20th hour of Nightside, we asked listeners to tell us about their 1st concert experience! Who did you see? What was most memorable about the concert and why? Dan also asked who was the best concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we are in tax season, CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC will join us to discuss what might be different about filing your taxes this year. Mark answered tax-related questions, especially those changes in the tax codes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we are in tax season, CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC will join us to discuss what might be different about filing your taxes this year. Mark answered tax-related questions, especially those changes in the tax codes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we “Spring Forward” and change our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. We will speak with a sleep medicine physician about the very real health impacts of this shift, and why it’s about much more than just feeling groggy on Monday morning!8:05PM: This Sunday we “Spring Forward”! What are the very real health impacts of this shift, and why it’s about much more than just feeling groggy on Monday morning?Guest: Dr. Kevin Gipson – sleep medicine physician at Mass General Brigham8:15PM: Massachusetts School of Law 18th Annual Animal Rights Day April 4th Benefitting the Shadow Fund – Free & Open to the Public.Guest: Diane Sullivan – Shadow Fund New England8:30PM: America's Great Parking Scam: You've Been Robbed! How a mundane civic function became a constitutional "gray zone," why regulators refused to touch it, and what happens when technology becomes de facto law enforcement without accountability.Guest: Kerry Lutz – former attorney, media host & author of the book: America’s Great Parking Scam: You’ve Been Robbed!8:45PM: The Invisible Everywhere: Scientist Explains Why Modern Physics Points to God in New Documentary.Guest: Dr. Michael Guillen – scientist, former Harvard physics instructor and Emmy Award-winning ABC News Science EditorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein, NightSide’s official “Car Guys” are back and they’re ready to take all your car related questions as we “march” closer towards Spring! If you have an auto repair question and are looking for some expert advice, Larry and Scott are your guys! Check out this podcast to hear what they said!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein, NightSide’s official “Car Guys” are back and they’re ready to take all your car related questions as we “march” closer towards Spring! If you have an auto repair question and are looking for some expert advice, Larry and Scott are your guys! Check out this podcast to hear what they said!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio discussed the latest in her ongoing battle to audit the State Legislature. This week, a Supreme Judicial Court judge denied DiZoglio's request for an outside lawyer to represent her in her battle to audit the State Legislature. The judge said, DiZoglio didn't cite a statute, power, or rule that would allow the court to appoint an outside lawyer. What happens next? Diana checked in to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off our continuing news by discussing the upcoming commissioning of the submarine, the USS Massachusetts and why it’s important.8:05PM: The unsolved murder of Kendric Price.Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Cases Files Reporter8:15PM: The 4th National Baseball Poetry Festival - May 7-May 10, 2026 | Polar Park, Worcester, MA. The free national poetry contests are still open right now for kids (grades 4–12) – deadline is Friday, April 17 and adults (18+) – deadline is Friday, March 27.Guest: Steve Biondolillo - founder of the National Baseball Poetry Festival 8:30PM: The MSPCA-Angell seeks adopters for dozens of rats following huge surrender.Guest: Jamie Garabedian, project manager for MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division 8:45PM: The Commissioning of the Submarine USS Massachusetts and why it’s important. Coming up March 28th in Boston at the Conley Terminal.Guest: Dawn Massa Stancavish - President/CEO & Chief Innovation Officer for Massa Products CorporationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest attack on Iran, a U.S. submarine attacked and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a single torpedo, which is the first such attack from the U.S. since WWII! Additionally, the Senate is set to vote Wednesday on President Trump's war efforts in a procedural vote on a measure that would block President Trump from ordering further military strikes on Iran without congressional approval...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest attack on Iran, a U.S. submarine attacked and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a single torpedo, which is the first such attack from the U.S. since WWII! Additionally, the Senate is set to vote Wednesday on President Trump's war efforts in a procedural vote on a measure that would block President Trump from ordering further military strikes on Iran without congressional approval...Jeff Robbins, columnist and former assistant United States attorney and United States delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, joined us to discuss the pros and cons of “Operation Epic Fury” (the name of the military campaign against the Iranian regime in conjunction with Israel).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments about whether it must strike down the law that limits handgun licenses to people 21 and up, a challenge that came about after the U.S. Supreme Court restricted how much say local authorities have in determining whether someone should have a license to carry a gun. Where do you come down on a ban on people aged 18 to 20 from obtaining licenses to carry a firearm in Massachusetts?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off our continuing news hour by asking the question, is it rude to skip the tip screen at a coffee counter? 8:05PM: Is It Really Rude to Skip the Tip Screen at a Coffee Counter?Guest: Charlotte Hilton Anderson – Journalist & Writer for Reader’s Digest8:15PM: Lost & Found in Boston. Ten Weird But Totally True Boston Stories of real life items or artifacts in Boston you might not know…Guest: Heather Hopp Bruce – Boston Globe Director of Visual Strategy for Globe Opinion 8:30PM: Stair Climbing for Healthy Lungs: American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb returns to One Boston Place on March 28 to raise awareness about lung disease & raise funds for research & treatment.Guest: Ashley Carrier - Executive Director, American Lung Association8:45PM: What is college really for, anyway? Massachusetts prompts heated debate over three-year degrees.Guest: Hilary Burns – Boston Globe Higher Education ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued the discussion on the war with Iran. Do you agree with President Trump's decisions? What should he have done? Stay with WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates in this continuing story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landmark trial in Los Angeles is examining whether Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) and YouTube (owned by Google) intentionally designed their platforms to be addictive for children and teens, causing long-term mental health harm. The lawsuit was brought by a now-20-year-old woman who alleges she was exposed to addictive design features as a child and that features like auto-scrolling got her addicted to the platforms ultimately leading to anxiety, depression, and body image issues. Do you find that various social media platforms have addictive components? John Miles, a human performance expert and best-selling author joined us to discuss this landmark case and dove into the topic of social media addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, after a massive Nor’easter hit the Northeast, parkgoers in NYC engaged in what started out as an innocent snowball fight but took a turn for the worse when NYPD officers were pelted with snow and ice, resulting in some injuries for the officers. The incident drew national attention because NYC Mayor Mamdani and NYPD are at odds over criminal charges for the individuals who threw snowballs. Larry Calderone, President of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association checked in and discussed not only the NYC incident and what the Boston response would be but also policing in Boston including their ongoing police shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that millions of Americans drive each day in cars with open safety recalls that, if ignored, could have fatal consequences? This podcast hour we discussed how you can check if your vehicle has an open recall.8:05PM: Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 people are treated and about 300 die from ladder-related injuries, according to CDC/NIOSH. In almost every case, these incidents are preventable. March is National Ladder Safety Month & the American Ladder Institute is offering free online Ladder Safety Training.Guest: Mike Van Bree - Director of Product Safety & Engineering with the American Ladder Institute 8:15PM: Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? A look at what our right is to digital privacy in today’s world.Guest: Cindy Cohn – Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation & Author of the book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance8:30PM: March 2 – 8 is Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. From defective airbags to overheating batteries, millions of Americans drive each day in cars with open safety recalls that, if ignored, could have fatal consequences. How you can check if your vehicle has an open recall…Guest: Mark Schieldrop - Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast8:45PM: The best education for future success might surprise you…Career-focused programs mistakenly assume that what seems useful today will be useful tomorrow.Guest: Greg Weiner - professor of political science & president of Assumption University in Worcester, MassachusettsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, the U.S. alongside Israel launched a major joint strike on Iran, sparking a new war. Four American service members were killed and others seriously injured during the combat operations. President Trump warned that more U.S. deaths are likely in the war with Iran, but they are doing everything in their power to prevent that. The president went on to say Iran operations will likely go on for 4-5 weeks. What are your thoughts on this new war? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, the U.S. alongside Israel launched a major joint strike on Iran, sparking a new war. Four American service members were killed and others seriously injured during the combat operations. President Trump warned that more U.S. deaths are likely in the war with Iran, but they are doing everything in their power to prevent that. The president went on to say Iran operations will likely go on for 4-5 weeks. What are your thoughts on this new war? Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iranian history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign affairs, stopped by to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you always feel like somebody’s watching you? Well, more often than that, it’s probably true! There are countless ways that we are all being surveilled in our daily lives, whether it’s through public cameras, digital data collection, or smartphone app location tracking…it’s happening. Kade Crockford runs the ACLU of Massachusetts' technology programs and has been a leading voice for legislation that could put the Commonwealth at the vanguard of privacy protection nationwide. What privacy concerns do you have? Kade joined us to take calls and address your concerns about privacy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast during our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed the first two Measles cases confirmed in Massachusetts and speak with an epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center about what you need to know to stay safe and protected!8:05PM: March opens with a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Tuesday! We’ll discuss how to best view and enjoy the eclipse!Guest: Kelly Beatty - editor at Sky & Telescope magazine in Cambridge8:15PM: Ignite the Night Fundraising Dinner for the Lexington Minuteman Coming Up Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Heritage Hall in Lexington.-The Lexington Minute Men, Inc. is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit completely run by volunteers captivated by honoring and re-creating the unique Lexington history and sharing it with the public, not just at Patriots’ Day but all year long.Guest: Steve Cole – Captain Commanding of the Lexington Minuteman8:30PM: National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2026. The week is devoted to informing consumers of their rights and educating the public about scam and ID theft prevention. You may have rights as a consumer you did not realize you had…Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Boston’s Better Business Bureau 8:45PM: State Public Health Officials Announce First Two Confirmed Measles Cases in Massachusetts this Year. What you need to know about the Measles to stay safe and protected.Guest: Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun. Always a favorite, Brushes with Celebrity! Whom did you meet? How were you treated? Dan wanted to know!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Bill Clinton was called to testify in front of a House Oversight Committee as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton's testimony Friday marks the first time that a former president has been forced to testify before Congress… President Clinton told committee members he had “no idea” about the scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes” and that “I know what I did, and more importantly, what I didn’t do. I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.” We discussed the hearing and the broader probe into the Epstein files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Eruzione, former ice hockey player, and captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. Men’s Hockey Team that defeated the Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game, in which he scored the game-winning goal, joined us on NightSide! Eruzione will discuss the 2026 U.S. Men's Hockey team winning Gold at the Olympics and the criticism the team faced for their interactions with President Trump. Eruzione has a message for the critics…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our continued news hour on NightSide, we discussed a new report from Congress that has raised the alarm about children with mental health conditions being held in juvenile detention, rather than getting treatment…8:05PM: A new report from Congress has raised the alarm about children with mental health conditions being held in juvenile detention, rather than getting treatment…A discussion about the lack of mental health services for children.Guest: Tim Murphy, PhD - licensed psychologist8:15PM: Discovering King Tut’s Tomb, a comprehensive show about the monumental discovery of the celebrated Egyptian Boy King, opens on February 28 at the Saunders Castle at Park Plaza.Guest: Mark Lach - expert spokesperson for the exhibition of Discovering King Tut’s Tomb 8:30PM: Addressing the virulent anti-Semitism that has bizarrely found a home at Harvard and MIT…Guest: David Nabhan (pronounced how it sounds Nab – Han) - science columnist for the Times of Israel 8:45PM: Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction. The child of missionary parents thrusted into Madrid, Spain’s San Blas neighborhood tells the story of a unique childhood among heroin addicts during the AIDS epidemic. A haunting exploration of belief, belonging, and the profound costs—and rewards—of sacrifice.Guest: Jonathan Tepper – Author of this book. Grew up in Madrid in the 1980s, and his parents started a drug rehab among heroin addicts. – He is currently the chief investment officer at Prevatt CapitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan threw open the phone lines for listeners to call in with any topic they felt like discussing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic strategist Dan Varroney checked in to talk about projections for the U.S. economy in 2026. Will the economy grow? Will the job market remain stable? What are the federal deficit projections? In general, how will this year's economic projections impact your wallet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dove into a discussion about transparency in Boston and ask the question, do the Boston City Council and the public deserve to know the details of Boston's ignored ICE detainer requests and whether some of those requests contain criminal charges? The Council voted down Councilor Ed Flynn’s request for the mayor to release information on the detainer requests ignored by the city’s police department and disclose whether they included criminal charges. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn 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!8:05PM: According to new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Social Security funds will dry up a year earlier than expected, in 2032.* What happens when Social Security funds "dry up"?Guest: Chris Carosa MBA - Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor8:15PM: The Importance of Creating Lasting Memories With Grandparents. 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids. Guest: Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience & an author8:30PM: A look at one of sport’s most overlooked crises: eating disorders in male athletes…It’s also National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.Guest: Danny O’Connor - former Olympic boxer and professional champion boxer 8:45PM: The Celtics’ domination of the Lakers should silence any who still doubt they are legit contenders.Guest: Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Sports ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your thoughts on President’s Trump’s historically long State of the Union address Tuesday night? If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ll catch you up on NightSide! Listen to this hour of the podcast where we reviewed the President’s speech and the key takeaway moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like work has hijacked your life? Many people in our modern working society, especially with the prevalence of remote work, struggle with a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Guy Winch, a clinical psychologist, discussed the dark side of when work intrudes on our lives and unconsciously takes over our thoughts, our priorities, and even our coping mechanisms. How can we prioritize our mind over the grind? If you’re looking to stress less and get advice on how to achieve a healthy work-life balance, listen to this hour of Nightside!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities down the Cape and throughout the South Shore are still cleaning up and trying to recover from Monday’s monster Nor’easter! The historic blizzard that dumped more than 3 feet of snow in some areas caused multiday school closures, roadway hazards, and widespread power outages. Residents in Barnstable County and Plymouth County were hit the hardest with over 95k residents without power in Barnstable County and over 35k residents without power in Plymouth County, as of Wednesday afternoon. The power companies report that some customers might not have their power fully restored till Friday! Listeners gave us an update on their community in the aftermath of the Blizzard of 26!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our continued news hour coverage on NightSide, discussed the latest news coming out of Red Sox Spring training in Florida!8:05PM: Voices of Hope Upcoming event - Bruins Alumni vs Chelmsford/Westford Police Hockey Game to Fight Cancer on March 7th from 6pm to 10pm at the Warrior Ice Arena Guest: Greg Chastain - founder and President of Voices of Hope - a registered, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with more than 150 active volunteer members who share a passion for the performing arts and a desire to join the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research. 8:15PM: The latest news on Red Sox Spring Training down in Florida. Guest: Tim Healey – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 8:30PM: Youth anxiety, depression, suicidality, chronic absenteeism, and concerning school behaviors are all higher than ever. Why so many kids are struggling, why traditional discipline makes things worse, and how schools can transform their approach to become proactive, collaborative, and helpful. Guest: Dr. Ross Greene - Clinical child psychologist, former Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry faculty member (for over 20 years) and New York Times bestselling author. Also, the originator of the innovative, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) - the evidence-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming model of care that helps caregivers focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. 8:45PM: The cleanup from the storm continues, and WBZ reporter Jared Brosnan was in the thick of it.Guest: Jared Brosnan – WBZ NewsRadio reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the President wrapped up his speech and we heard the Democratic response to his speech, Dan discussed the key takeaways from the President’s speech. We wanted to hear your thoughts on the President’s speech. Were you satisfied with what was addressed? Why or why not? If you had to grade Trump’s speech for overall performance, what grade would you give him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio brought you live ABC anchored coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The President laid out his agenda for 2026 and discussed his accomplishments since returning to office. We covered it all, including the Democratic response following the President’s address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Leading up to WBZ NewsRadio’s live coverage of the address, Dan discussed what he anticipated will be brought up in the President’s address and wanted to know what YOU would like to hear from the President. What topic of interest is most important to you and that you’d like the President to shed some light on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Dan asked callers how they fared during the Blizzard of '26! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Dan asked callers how they fared during the Blizzard of '26! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts.9:05 - Ryan Coholan Chief Operating Officer of the MBTA discussed MBTA operations during the storm with a look ahead to Tuesday ridership for commuters on whether they anticipate delays or business as usual.9:30 - Meteorologist Ken Mahan discussed the current Nor’easter conditions and forecast for Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Here on NightSide, we were joined by a variety of guests from various sectors who will keep you informed about roadway conditions, power restoration, MBTA ridership, travel, weather conditions, and more: 8:05 - Doug Foley, President of Eversource’s MA Electric Operations commented on the outages and where we were at with power restoration for areas of MA. 8:15 - MassDOT Undersecretary of Transportation and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver discussed the road conditions across the state and gave us an advisory for travelers looking to get back out on the road. 8:30 - Major Ed Blackwell of the Massachusetts State Police joined us to discuss public safety during this massive Nor’easter. 8:45 - Christopher Laird, Chief Operating Officer for National Grid New England Electric spoke with us about power restoration across Massachusetts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Another weekend, another winter storm this weekend. With more snow on the way, Dan asked if you are done with all the snow?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.