Nightside With Dan Rea

For our last broadcast hour of the week, we want to hear your predictions for the outcome of this weekend’s Patriots-Texan’s playoff game! Who are you predicting will win and by how much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, with a new year, comes New Years resolutions; commitments or goals aimed at positive change for oneself. Some popular resolutions are weight loss, financial savings, etc. If you’ve set some resolutions for yourself this year, have you kept them or already broken them? We want to hear all about your New Year’s resolutions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, that focuses on Trump’s first year in back in office, a majority of Americans believe Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address the cost of living. The poll overall is not a good look for President Trump or the Republican Party. What are your thoughts on Trump's first year back in office? What grade would you give Trump for his first year back in office?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 Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession documentary and charity screening coming up Jan. 29th 7pm at the Chatham Orpheum Theatre. Guest: Casey Sherman – author who was involved with reinvestigation into the Strangler murders which his aunt was believed to be the youngest and final victim Baby Boomers are staying in the job market as Gen Z struggles to break through…Guest: David Cathey - Hiring Expert, partner with Unity Search Group, one of the top recruiting companies in the country Woman Aims to Solve Sister's Cold Case Murder with TikTok… On the morning of June 27, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish vanished from Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts.Guest: Heather Bish – Sister of Molly Bish Fake rental scams cost people thousands of dollars nationwideGuest: Andre Sanchez - Chief Operating Officer of Rently, a company that provides self-touring and smart-home technology for property managers and renters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday evening in Minneapolis a second ICE involved shooting occurred. The Department of Homeland Security said a federal law enforcement officer shot an individual who fled a traffic stop then along with two other people began attacking the officer. With protests and tensions continuing in the streets of Minneapolis in the wake of two shootings in the last week, President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would bring in armed forces to suppress the protests in Minneapolis. Is that necessary? What are your thoughts on the President potentially bringing armed forces to the city of Minneapolis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jose Colon, one of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna back in 1983 is up for parole. Colon was 20 years old at the time of the murder and now qualifies for a parole hearing under the state’s new law that gives juveniles between the ages of 18-20 a second chance. Gov. Maura Healey wrote an opposition letter to the Parole Board this week, pushing against Colon’s release. Dan agrees with the governor and applauds her position on Colon. What are your thoughts on this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jose Colon, one of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna back in 1983 is up for parole. Colon was 20 years old at the time of the murder and now qualifies for a parole hearing under the state’s new law that gives juveniles between the ages of 18-20 a second chance. Gov. Maura Healey wrote an opposition letter to the Parole Board this week, pushing against Colon’s release. Dan agrees with the governor and applauds her position on Colon. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey checked in. 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! All About The 100 Club of Massachusetts and how they provide benefits to the surviving families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line-of-duty in Massachusetts.Guest: Tracie Hines - first-ever director of the 100 Club of Massachusetts Cape Cod Healthcare is completing the final phase of its $215 million Edward Barbey Patient Care Pavilion, adding cardiovascular care to the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, which opened in May.Guest: Mike Lauf - President and CEO, Cape Cod Healthcare In a season all about offense, it was the Patriots’ defense that pulled through vs. Chargers. Pats vs. the Texans this weekend.Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe sportswriter Sheepdog, the award-winning film that follows a decorated combat veteran’s journey through Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) to Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). It raises awareness about what our vets go through and how to better support them.Guest: Steven Grayhm – Director and Star Actor in the filmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Healey wrote a letter to the state Parole Board urging them to deny parole for the man serving a life sentence without parole for his role in the murder of Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna. A recent Supreme Court granted a retroactive parole review. Dan wanted to know what listeners thought about the parole in this case, and in the criminal system in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the United Van Lines Annual National Movers Study, Massachusetts is ranked number seven on their list of the top 10 outbound states of 2025. What is causing some residents to move out of state, and is there anything we can do to turn that around? Is it just retirees moving out or are young professionals moving out? Do you, yourself, have plans to move out of state? Eily Cummings, VP of Communications for United Van Lines, checked in and discussed the results of the survey with us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The supermarket chain Wegmans is making headlines for testing facial recognition cameras in some of their stores "to help identify individuals who pose a risk to our people, customers, or operations." Is this practice an invasion of privacy? Some consumers are concerned about their stored facial scan being accessed if there is a hack or breach of data… How would you feel about shopping at a grocery store that uses facial recognition technology? Would that cause you to shop elsewhere? Prof. Erik Learned-Miller, Professor and Chair of the Faculty at the UMass Amherst Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences joined us to discuss this!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 MSPCA launched a new campaign called Action for Pet-Inclusive Housing, which includes advocacy for two bills now under consideration by the Massachusetts Legislature.Guest: Jamie Blackburn - MSPCA-Angell’s Housing Policy Specialist The neuroscience behind philanthropy. The science of generosity, exploring how giving is good for those who give as well as the people and organizations they help.Book: Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-MakingGuest: Cherian Koshy – USA Today best-selling author, leading expert on the neuroscience of generosity and the author of “Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making” Review of the Patriots heading into the postseason.Guest: Dan Watkins – WBZ News Anchor/Reporter Boston ranks top 10 for winter bluesGuest: Mike Deehan – Axios Boston reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech this week on lowering housing costs, capping credit card rates, as well as discussing the Democratic Party losing in 2024 saying that the party should not back down from progressive policies as some suggest is the reason they lost the election. Dan agrees with Warren and thinks the Democratic Party should not change their priorities or policies. Warran also called out Pres. Trump during her speech, to which the president personally called her later that day. We discussed Warren's speech, the conversation between the senator and president and whether you agree or disagree with Sen. Warren's statements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech this week on lowering housing costs, capping credit card rates, as well as discussing the Democratic Party losing in 2024 saying that the party should not back down from progressive policies as some suggest is the reason they lost the election. Dan agrees with Warren and thinks the Democratic Party should not change their priorities or policies. Warran also called out Pres. Trump during her speech, to which the president personally called her later that day. We discussed Warren's speech, the conversation between the senator and president and whether you agree or disagree with Sen. Warren's statements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December ’41 is a historical thriller that takes place in the first weeks of the Second World War and takes the reader on a journey across the U.S. on a manhunt for a German agent who’s planning to kill FDR on the night he lights the National Christmas Tree. Boston based author William Martin joined Dan to discuss his riveting new novel!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 POWER OF THE PAUSE: 90 Seconds to Calm, Reset, and Reconnect.Guest: Jillian Pransky – Author & mindfulness teacher & Yoga therapist 5 Ways to Use AI for a Healthier 2026. Accessible AI tools and affordable wearables can simplify healthy habits rather than overwhelm people. New Book: Better Health with AI: Simple Steps to Real ResultsGuest: Dr. Earl J. Campazzi, Jr, a Johns Hopkins–trained preventive medicine physician with 35+ years of clinical experience and four board certifications Why you should put down your phone and daydream insteadGuest: Maggie Penman – WaPo Reporter In reversal, U.S. loosens guidance on alcoholGuest: David Ovalle – WaPo Reporter that focuses on opioids and addiction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. What do you think? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran’s social history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign relations, joined us to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcel Vernon, the former CEO of the MCCA, was brought in to lead the organization with the goal of prioritizing inclusivity and equity after allegations of racial bias and discrimination publicly surfaced. Marcel resigned from his position just over a year after being on the job. The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion held a public hearing last week, which Marcel testified at, focusing on the MCCA’s efforts to curb issues related to racial discrimination. Marcel stopped by to discuss his year with the MCCA and why he chose to walk away.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! With the new year, comes new resolutions with people looking to lose weight…BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online.Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston Recap of the Patriots win over the LA Chargers as the Pats enter the postseason.Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe sports reporter There is growing demand across the country for high schools to prepare students to manage their finances in real life by making personal finance classes a requirement before graduating.Guest: Billy Hensley - Ph.D., President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – a nonprofit focused on financial education How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life’s essentials.Guest: Dr. Doug Coward - Veterinarian and author of “In Healing Both Ends of the Leash” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is the most exotic place you’ve ever visited or the farthest place away from America that you’ve been to? What was it like? Over the holiday break, Dan had the opportunity to visit one of the most exotic places he’d ever been to. Dan shared a little about his trip and wanted to hear about the farthest place you’ve been as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last two weeks, a lot has happened in the world! The U.S. military raided the capital city of Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife, bringing them to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. Since then, there have been many questions over America’s acquisition of Venezuelan oil. Dan shared his thoughts on all that has transpired with Venezuela, and invited listeners to share their thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last two weeks, a lot has happened in the world! The U.S. military raided the capital city of Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife, bringing them to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. Since then, there have been many questions over America’s acquisition of Venezuelan oil. Dan shared his thoughts on all that has transpired with Venezuela and invited listeners to share their thoughts.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!99 Ways To Die and How To Avoid ThemGuest: Ashely Alker, M.D., M.Sc., is a practicing emergency medicine physician and adjunct professor at George Washington Medical School Bait-and-switch pricing has become one of the top consumer complaints tied to car buying in Massachusetts…The red flags MA buyers often miss, how to protect yourself and which dealer questions consumers should never ask.Guest: Ray Shefska – Co-Founder & CEO of CarEdge How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life’s essentials.Guest: Dr. Doug Coward – Veterinarian and author of “In Healing Both Ends of the Leash” The 250th Anniversary of Henry Knox & the “Noble Train” of Artillery. Knox 250th CANNON SALUTE & BONFIRE CELEBRATION Sunday, January 11 from 3:30 to 5PM at the Blandford FairgroundsGuest: Jonathan Lane - Executive Director of Revolution 250See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting.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 unsolved murder of Gail Miles…Watertown’s 1st Black police officer.Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter Why do most people fail to keep financial resolutions every year? How to reprogram your money mindset and stop wasting your hard-earned cash!Guest: Dr. Willie Jolley - award-winning speaker and best-selling author - here to discuss his new book, Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better! Homeowner Side Hustle: Americans Turning Backyards Into Big Bucks w/ Tiny-Home or ADU (accessory dwelling unit). Why are so many people interested in Tiny Homes and how are they making money off of them?Guest: Jon Grishpul – Co-CEO of MaxableSpace.com The approval of the first weight loss pill…FDA approves Wegovy weight loss pill from Novo Nordisk. What to know…Guest: Dr. Richard Siegel - Co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center at Tufts Medical Center & Endocrinologist at Tufts Medicine Weight + Wellness – StonehamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Do you use third party apps when planning a vacation? What tools or services make vacation planning a breeze? Kevin Brasler, an executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook joined Bradley to give general tips for travel planning, dos, and don’ts, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Do you use third party apps when planning a vacation? What tools or services make vacation planning a breeze? Kevin Brasler, an executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook joined Bradley to give general tips for travel planning, dos, and don’ts, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Boston Globe reporter Anjali Huynh joined us this evening to discuss seven new MA laws that are going into effect this year. Some of the laws include new cannabis cafes, new boater safety educational requirements, an update to the state emergency shelter system, data privacy and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide With the number of incidents involving “micromobility” devices such as e-bikes and electric scooters on the rise in Massachusetts, lawmakers are taking action with new legislation. MA Sen. Brendan Crighton is one of the lawmakers leading the charge to regulate micromobility devices and find a balance between safety and people’s varied transportation needs. Do you agree that there is a need for new laws on micromobility devices? Sen. Crighton joined us to discuss this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many calls about vaccines, Bradley brought the topic back for the last hour of the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Have you ever had an experience with a rideshare service that went awry? How about a vacation or trip that went off the rails, and you were out of some money you spent? Bradley shared some travel stories of his own & heard some from the listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Elisabeth Jackson, the president and CEO of Bridge Over Troubled Waters joined Bradley to discuss their organization and how they serve roughly 2,000 homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth each year in Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Massachusetts is experiencing a massive surge in flu cases across the state. Health experts say low vaccination rates and a rapidly spreading influenza A strain are making it an early, intense flu season. Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Have you or your family been rocked by the flu recently? Dr. Shira Doron, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, talked to Bradley about the explosion in flu cases and what you can do to try and avoid it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Bradley opened up the lines to callers to bring any topic they want to the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide You might be wondering what exactly is algorithmic pricing? In short, when companies use your personal data collected online through various social media outlets, apps, etc. and use that data to personalize your pricing on goods and services. In other words, two people could be charged different prices for the same item based off what an algorithm determines the highest price you’re willing to pay. Should personalized pricing be banned or at the very least mandated? Noah Giansiracusa, professor of mathematics at Bentley University and faculty associate at Harvard University, joined Bradley to explain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Over the weekend, the U.S. military raided Venezuela’s capital Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro is facing federal drug trafficking charges. While the legalities of the incursion are unclear, the Trump Administration promoted the action as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the U.S. After the operation, President Trump said the U.S. would “run” the country for an unspecified amount of time…Political scientist, Dr. Bo Kabala joined Bradley to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Over the weekend, the U.S. military raided Venezuela’s capital Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro is facing federal drug trafficking charges. While the legalities of the incursion are unclear, the Trump Administration promoted the action as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the U.S. After the operation, President Trump said the U.S. would “run” the country for an unspecified amount of time…Tufts University professor and political scientist, Consuelo Cruz joined Bradley Jay to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Bradley opened the lines up for open discussion about whatever the callers wanted! Covered here was medical care in the U.S., Boston transit, the U.S./Canada relationship, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea: Although it may be hard to imagine living anywhere else other than the U.S. if you were born and raised here, it’s always interesting to learn about other cultures and how their way of living compares to ours. Bradley spoke with Chad Eric Bergman, Director of the Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University-Chicago, about life in Sweden and how they rank for affordability, safety, and overall quality of life when compared to the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.