Nightside With Dan Rea

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.

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. Dan took a closer look at the pros and cons of this technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micah Q. Jones is running for Congress in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District, pitching himself as a veteran, attorney, husband and father who wants to bring more accountability to Washington. He says his priorities include lowering costs, expanding housing and economic opportunity, strengthening energy reliability and national security, and supporting measures like congressional term limits and a ban on congressional stock trading. Jones also says he wants to work across party lines and focus on issues where Democrats and Republicans can find common ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how AI is raising new questions about where it's headed. A former Anthropic researcher has quit over fears that AI companies are racing toward self-improving systems that could eventually escape human control, while other industry leaders are calling for a slowdown and outlining the need for regulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is back in the headlines as warnings from the people building it raise new questions about where the technology is headed. A former Anthropic researcher has quit over fears that AI companies are racing toward self-improving systems that could eventually escape human control, while other industry leaders are calling for a slowdown and outlining the need for regulation. Dan talked with Dr. Neil Thompson, Director of the FutureTech research project at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, about the power of AI and its future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how a registered sex offender is accused of secretly recording children at Boston’s Frog Pond and is facing dozens of new charges after police allegedly found videos of children changing clothes and using the playground. Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man used camera-equipped sunglasses and his cellphone to record children, and investigators found more than 40 videos on his devices. The disturbing case raises questions about how to protect children from predators in busy public places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A registered sex offender accused of secretly recording children at Boston’s Frog Pond is facing dozens of new charges after police allegedly found videos of children changing clothes and using the playground. Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man used camera-equipped sunglasses and his cellphone to record children, and investigators found more than 40 videos on his devices. The disturbing case raises questions about how to protect children from predators in busy public places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

60 Minutes returned Sunday night with a very different look and lineup after it went through a major shake-up recently. The legendary newsmagazine has new leadership, new correspondents, and new contributors. Dan watched this weekend and appreciated the content. What are your thoughts?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation of how Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour following his recent pro-Palestinian comments during a recent performance. Several venues reportedly objected to having him perform, with some threatening to cancel shows if he remained on the lineup, prompting Sheeran’s team to remove him from the tour. The decision sparks a broader debate over artists using the concert stage for political statements, free speech, and where the line should be drawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour following his recent pro-Palestinian comments during a recent performance. Several venues reportedly objected to having him perform, with some threatening to cancel shows if he remained on the lineup, prompting Sheeran’s team to remove him from the tour. The decision sparks a broader debate over artists using the concert stage for political statements, free speech, and where the line should be drawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koh, former chief of staff to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, is running for Congress in Massachusetts’ 6th District. With a background in local government, business, and community leadership, Koh says he wants to bring a fresh perspective to Washington and focus on issues affecting families across the North Shore. Koh joined NightSide to talk about his campaign, his priorities, and why he believes he’s ready to serve in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how even twenty-five years later, many Americans can still remember exactly where they were when the first reports of the 9/11 attacks came in. Maybe you were at work, at school, at home, or somewhere completely unexpected when you heard the news. Dan asked: Where were you on 9/11, and what memories have stayed with you all these years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even twenty-five years later, many Americans can still remember exactly where they were when the first reports of the 9/11 attacks came in. Maybe you were at work, at school, at home, or somewhere completely unexpected when you heard the news. Dan wanted to know: Where were you on 9/11, and what memories have stayed with you all these years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McCormick was the FAA air traffic manager at New York’s Air Route Traffic Control Center on September 11, 2001, overseeing the airspace across the Northeast as the attacks unfolded. He watched the hijacked planes’ movements in real time, recognized that the country was under attack, and played a key role in the unprecedented decision to shut down the nation’s airspace. McCormick joined Dan to reflect on the chaos of that morning and discuss how 9/11 changed aviation forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 25 years since tragedy blindsided Americans on September 11, 2001. On that fateful day, Ron Gaudette, a founding member of the International Medical Surgical Response Team, was deployed to the World Trade Center, making it his first mission. His team arrived just hours after the second tower fell and spent several days on-site, providing medical care and support in the aftermath of the attacks. Ron shared his memories of 9/11, along with stories from other disaster zones where his specialized volunteer team has responded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump is proposing a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterm elections. The plan could cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval. Vice President J.D. Vance suggested the payments could be funded with tariff revenue and might exclude wealthier Americans. The proposal raises many questions, and Dan shared his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how the TSA is considering loosening some of the airport security rules that have shaped air travel for a generation. New technology could soon allow TSA PreCheck passengers to bring full water bottles through security at select airports, while a new program lets approved travelers without tickets access airport gates. Dan looked at what’s changing, what it means for travelers, and whether these rollbacks make flying more convenient without compromising safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the TSA is considering loosening some of the airport security rules that have shaped air travel for a generation. New technology could soon allow TSA PreCheck passengers to bring full water bottles through security at select airports, while a new program lets approved travelers without tickets access airport gates. Dan looked at what’s changing, what it means for travelers, and whether these rollbacks make flying more convenient without compromising safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his latest book, Ash and Honor, investigative journalist Jeffrey Robinson provides a minute-by-minute account of the 368 minutes surrounding the September 11 attacks, focusing on the military, national security and aviation response. Drawing on more than 60 eyewitnesses, Robinson reveals little-known stories from inside Air Force One, NORAD, the FAA, the White House and the skies over North America as officials faced an unthinkable crisis. Robinson joined Dan to discuss the split-second decisions, confusion and extraordinary actions that reshaped America forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A simple school lunch has sparked a heated parenting debate after one mom asked other parents not to pack Oreos or other sweets because her daughter wasn’t allowed to eat them. The request quickly escalated, with the mom reportedly asking the school to ban Oreos, checking other children’s lunchboxes and even asking that her daughter sit away from kids eating the cookies. Can one parent really tell another parent what they can pack in their child’s lunch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American students are falling behind in reading and math, with the latest international test results showing U.S. scores near historic lows. Could a new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit help turn things around by giving Massachusetts nonprofits more money to expand educational programs and reach more kids? If Massachusetts opts in, taxpayers could receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations to approved organizations, potentially putting millions of dollars into programs that help students succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how parents and teachers are raising concerns about the state of public education, with a new UMass survey finding that 77% of Massachusetts teachers believe public education nationwide is on the wrong track. Nationally, just 32% of Americans say they’re satisfied with the country’s K-12 schools, a 27-year low, while only about two-thirds of parents say they’re satisfied with the education their own children are receiving. Teachers say they’re dealing with student disinterest, discipline issues, and funding concerns, while parents are questioning whether schools are adequately preparing kids for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents and teachers are raising concerns about the state of public education, with a new UMass survey finding that 77% of Massachusetts teachers believe public education nationwide is on the wrong track. Nationally, just 32% of Americans say they’re satisfied with the country’s K-12 schools, a 27-year low, while only about two-thirds of parents say they’re satisfied with the education their own children are receiving. Teachers say they’re dealing with student disinterest, discipline issues, and funding concerns, while parents are questioning whether schools are adequately preparing kids for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a childhood surrounded by the glitz of a strip-club empire collides with a shocking murder? In Strip Club Heiress, author Laurel Woods recounts growing up as the daughter of Michael Woods, a former California Highway Patrol officer who built a successful strip-club business with his partner, Horace “Big Mac” McKenna, before McKenna was murdered and Woods was ultimately convicted of the crime. Laurel shared her family’s story, her father’s fight for freedom, and the unanswered questions surrounding a murder that went unsolved for a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how the Lindsay Clancy case remains unresolved after the judge called a mistrial. Her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, is asking President Trump to pardon Clancy. Reddington argues that Clancy’s case, involving the deaths of her three children, warrants presidential intervention after the jury failed to reach a verdict. But can President Trump legally pardon Clancy when she is facing state charges, not federal charges? Dan shared his legal expertise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how the Lindsay Clancy case remains unresolved after the judge called a mistrial. Her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, is asking President Trump to pardon Clancy. Reddington argues that Clancy’s case, involving the deaths of her three children, warrants presidential intervention after the jury failed to reach a verdict. But can President Trump legally pardon Clancy when she is facing state charges, not federal charges? Dan shared his legal expertise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a mistrial left the Lindsay Clancy case unresolved, her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, is asking President Trump to pardon Clancy. Reddington argues that Clancy’s case, involving the deaths of her three children, warrants presidential intervention after the jury failed to reach a verdict. But can President Trump legally pardon Clancy when she is facing state charges, not federal charges? Dan shared his legal expertise on this one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Massachusetts students are heading back to school, but a proposed statewide cellphone ban remains stuck on Beacon Hill. The bill would require public schools to limit cellphone and other device use, but lawmakers are still negotiating the details. Bradley opened the discussion with this topic and then listener's followed up with chat about music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Rock ’n’ roll has always had its share of mystery, tragedy, and strange stories. Author Richard Syrett explores the darker side of music history in his new book, Tales from the Rock & Roll Twilight Zone. From the legends surrounding Robert Johnson and the “Paul is Dead” theory to the mysteries of Elvis, Brian Jones, and the 27 Club, his book digs into stories that continue to fascinate music fans. Syrett joined Bradley!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Continued conversation with cultural archivist David Bieber about how collectibles are about much more than just owning things. They can hold memories, nostalgia, and a powerful sense of connection to the past. Whether it’s trading cards, toys, sports and music memorabilia, collecting can bring back the feelings and moments attached to them. Why do we become so emotionally attached to the things we collect, and what makes letting them go so difficult?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Collectibles are about much more than just owning things. They can hold memories, nostalgia, and a powerful sense of connection to the past. Whether it’s trading cards, toys, sports and music memorabilia, collecting can bring back the feelings and moments attached to them. Why do we become so emotionally attached to the things we collect, and what makes letting them go so difficult? Bradley chatted with cultural archivist David Bieber! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: A NightSide tradition is keeping the topics light during the last hour of the week. Bradley shared some personal experiences and then listener's chimed in with topics such as music, the challenges of talk radio, social media and extremism, charity for the homeless, password protections, and how products change over the years and not for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:She grew up unvaccinated and was homeschooled for years, but returning to public school introduced her to a chemistry teacher who sparked her passion for science. That experience ultimately helped put her on the path to becoming an immunologist and science communicator, who later chose to become fully vaccinated. Dr. Elisabeth Marnik, Executive Director of The Evidence Collective, shared her experience growing up unvaccinated and why she now advocates for vaccines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Continued conversation about the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declaring a mistrial, leaving the case unresolved. The decision follows weeks of testimony and intense debate over Clancy’s mental state and what happened the night her three children died. The jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict means the legal battle may be far from over. What happens next, and will prosecutors seek a new trial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:The Lindsay Clancy murder trial came to an end today after Judge Sullivan declared a mistrial, leaving the case unresolved. The decision follows weeks of testimony and intense debate over Clancy’s mental state and what happened the night her three children died. The jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict means the legal battle may be far from over. What happens next, and will prosecutors seek a new trial? Mike Coyne, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, joined Bradley for legal analysis of the case and what lies ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Bradley opened the phone lines and welcomed all topics! Discussion included more on the flat earth theory, de-cyberizing your life, a little music chat, and some history of Quincy, MA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:What if everything you learned about the shape of the Earth is wrong? Flat Earth believers say the planet is not a globe but rather a flat plane, pointing to everything from the horizon to flight paths as evidence. Bradley talked with Flat Earth Proponent Mark Sargent who shared his thoughts on why he believes the earth is flat and how he firmly believes the 1969 moon landing was faked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.