Nightside With Dan Rea

Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham has put out their Christmas nativity scene this year with a sign in the manger that says, "ICE was here". The display has received mixed reactions from the community. The congregation supports the display saying, "This is a parish that’s very supportive of immigration." While those that take aim with the sign say the church is politicizing the nativity scene. Where do you come down on this display? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham has put out their Christmas nativity scene this year with a sign in the manger that says, "ICE was here". The display has received mixed reactions from the community. The congregation supports the display saying, "This is a parish that’s very supportive of immigration." While those that take aim with the sign say the church is politicizing the nativity scene. Where do you come down on this display? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, officials in Massachusetts have been working to secure federal funding to help replace the Cape Cod bridges. As part of the Sagamore Bridge replacement project, roughly a dozen homes would be taken by eminent domain. While local officials assure the public that the projects are moving forward, there is uncertainty about the funding for both bridge projects with the US Army Corps of Engineers recently pausing more than $11 billion in funding projects, which includes the Cape Cod bridge projects. We discussed the plans for these bridge replacement projects and spoke to some locals affected by the project.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 case of Theresa Corley. ‘Someone knows just what happened to Theresa.’ Forty-five years later, her murder remains unsolved.Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Google’s Annual Year in Search 2025. Top search trends and topics that fascinated the world.Guest: Christina Basilio, Google Trends Expert This was the most vicious Patriots defense we’ve seen since they were winning Super Bowls. Latest Pats victory has people saying the Pats are “back”.Guest: Chad Finn – Boston Globe sports reporter Exclusive survey: "Allies" abandon Jews as antisemitism surgesGuest: Russell Contreras - Justice and Race reporter at AxiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour Dan asked listeners if they believe the media is fair to the current President compared to the previous administration. What can they do to improve reporting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial advisor and New York Times best-selling author Ric Edelman joined us on NightSide to discuss his new book, The Truth About College: The Essential Guide for Parents and Teens―So You Can Make the Right Choice Together. Ric will cover a variety of areas such as the real-world benefits and costs of attending college today, common mistakes made by college students, and how to minimize the downsides and cost if you or your child decide to attend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many longtime WBZ NewsRadio listeners know the legacy, and iconic voice, of longtime talk radio host David Brudnoy. He made his mark in the Boston radio market with a career spanning from the 1970s right up until his death in 2004. What some might not know about Brudnoy was his longtime friendship with his mentor Frank Meyer, a man who helped shape the person and broadcaster Brudnoy became. In author Daniel Flynn’s book, The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer, it details impactful conversations and correspondence between Brudnoy and Meyer. Daniel joined Dan to discuss his book and the legacy of David Brudnoy.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! Graduation Framework Recommends New High School TestsGuest: Sam Drysdale – State House News ReporterWhy Customer Service Is Designed NOT To Serve Customers! The real reasons behind long hold times, dead-end chatbots & disempowered agents.Guest: Amas Tenumah - MBA, author of the new book, HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service, is a former customer service executive Is online shopping a recipe for identity theft? How consumers can stay protected.Guest: Michael Bruemmer - VP of Global Data Breach Resolution at Experian Is 12 Too Young For A Cell Phone? New study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Pediatrics found that kids with a smartphone by age 12 face an increased risk of developing depression, sleep problems and obesity.Guest: Dr. Catherine Athans – psychologist & author See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community engagement.” What suggestion do you have for a new state flag and seal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission is asking for another extension regarding its recommendations for a new state flag and seal. The commission says they need the extension because "there remains a fundamental public misunderstanding about why the flag’s controversial imagery needs to go” and they believe "that more time is needed to ensure robust community engagement.” What suggestion do you have for a new state flag and seal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaMar Cook, the former deputy director of Gov. Healey's western Massachusetts office was charged with cocaine trafficking and firearms charges in late October, after authorities seized 18 pounds of cocaine addressed to his Springfield office. Lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates alike, including gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy, have been calling for answers regarding LaMar’s hiring process. Mike Kennealy 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! Boston’s Housing Market Has Become UnaffordableGuest: Andrew Mikula - senior housing fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and chair of Legalize Starter Homes According to a new Monster.com survey, 47% of U.S. workers have engaged in revenge quitting.Guest: Jon Bowerman – entrepreneur, self-taught developer and cofounder of Stealth Consulting Young Americans are increasingly planning for retirement by investing in the stock market while putting off homeownership.Guest: Ron Glasgow - financial strategist and heads up Glasgow Investment Solutions TSA to charge $45 fee for travelers without proper IDGuest: Andrea Sachs – Travel reporter for WaPoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?*Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied our invitation to join the conversation* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Medford has unveiled a plan that would move trash pickup to every other week instead of every week starting in July 2027. The change is part of the city’s expansion of its composting program. The city believes that a biweekly schedule would reduce waste and save money. Would you be in favor of a biweekly trash pickup? Why or why not?*Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn has denied our invitation to join the conversation* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of Brian Walshe, the man accused of killing and dismembering his wife’s body, began Monday. Walsh has pleaded guilty to misleading police and mishandling a body but stands firm on the claim that he did not kill his wife. In Monday’s opening statement, the Defense team claims that Ana Walshe died from a “sudden unexplained death” and that Brian disposed of Ana’s body to protect his kids. We discussed this riveting case with Attorney Phil Tracey.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! How to avoid getting arrested at airports & on airplanes. Basics that all travelers should know before entering an airport.Guest: Jacqueline Goodman - Criminal Defense Attorney & Legal Analyst China implemented new export controls to reduce the flow of critical rare-earth metals shipments to the United States, highlighting a key weakness in the U.S. military supply chainGuest: James Morrone Jr. – energy policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity A rare group of Einstein portraits and historical artifacts, many signed by the scientist himself are up for auction starting today 12/1! - artworks by Hermann Struck, Lou Albert-Lasard, Max Liebermann, and others each capturing Einstein at a different stage of his lifeGuest: Bobby Livingston – Executive Vice President of RR Auction Plowable snow returns to Massachusetts Tuesday. What we can expect from the big storm expected to hit MA.Guest: Brian Thompson – AccuWeather MeteorologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Have you ever wondered where certain words in the English language came from? Some were borrowed from other languages, others from people’s names, and some were even created to describe new inventions! Listen in, and learn the origins of common idioms, time words, sports words, and more, as Bradley speaks with Jess Zafarris, co-host of the podcast Words Unravelled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Which shopping experience will save you more? Black Friday used to be an exclusive, in-person, physical stores event, but now you can find those sales all over the internet! Then along came Cyber Monday, essentially competing with Black Friday, creating the question of which event will save you more money? Bradley was joined by Jared Watson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at NYU, who shared his expertise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Don’t get scammed this holiday season! Bradley spoke with noted cyber security expert and trainer Robert Siciliano who offered advice on how to spot those Black Friday scams, fake websites, fake package delivery notifications, and more! Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Bradley Jay hosted open lines so the listeners could share stories and ideas! Listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Continued conversation with Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, about the history of Thanksgiving and how they'll be celebrating America 250. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Plimoth Patuxet Museums features a 17th-century village, complete with timber-framed houses, kitchen gardens, livestock, and serves to educate the public about the early interactions between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. Bradley welcomed Richard Pickering, Deputy Exec. Dir. and Chief Historian at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, to the program to chat about the history of Thanksgiving and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Continued conversation with Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald who answered the listeners' questions about car care and what the top used cars are right now to buy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Automotive Expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley for some shop talk! Listeners made a pit stop and chatted with the NightSide “pit crew.” All their automotive questions were answered…and they drove away with some wheely good information!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do politics come up at your Thanksgiving dinner table? The topic of politics can be a divisive one for many families, so how does your family tackle it? Do you try to avoid politics all together or openly engage in political debate during your feast? The listeners chimed in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do politics come up at your Thanksgiving dinner table? The topic of politics can be a divisive one for many families, so how does your family tackle it? Do you try to avoid politics all together or openly engage in political debate during your feast? The listeners chimed in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Massachusetts bill has been introduced that would raise the age of Juvenile Court jurisdiction from 18 to 21 years old. Proponents of the bill argue that the brain doesn’t fully develop until around the age of 24 or 25. Rather than be tried and sentenced in the state’s adult criminal system, juvenile offenders would instead be provided with access to mental health and behavioral programming. Do you support or oppose this bill? Rep. James O’Day, one of the bill’s sponsors, checked in to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! NEW SURVEY: 1-in-10 Americans Go Without Food To Pay For MedicationsGuest: Jae Oh - Certified Financial Planner & Author of "Maximize Your Medicare" Blackout Wednesday: Why Thanksgiving Eve is the heaviest drinking day of the year.Guest: Morgan Ryan - Growth Marketing Director at Smart Start, the nation’s top ignition interlock provider MSPCA-Angell Seeks to Distribute 100,000+ Pet Meals in a Single Day! “Giving Back Tuesday” Event Scheduled for December 1 at Franklin Park in BostonGuest: Alyssa Krieger - Director of Community Outreach at the MSPCA The protein debate and why it seems like everything now contains protein in it, including Starbucks coffees! How much protein is too much protein? How much protein does the average person really need anyway and why the big industry boom with protein lately?Guest: Jason Walsh - Celebrity Trainer and Co-Founder for RISE311 (which is a company that created plant-based protein) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and his listeners talked about all things Thanksgiving. From cooking a turkey to travel and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to multiple reports, The American Farm Bureau Federation, which uses volunteer shoppers in all 50 states to survey prices, found in its 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, that the cost of Thanksgiving dinner shows moderate decline this year: about a 5% decrease from 2024. Specifically the price of turkey and stuffing is down from this time last year. What are you spending on your Thanksgiving feast this year? Additionally, do you buy alcohol to bring or have at your Thanksgiving feast? MA Rep. David Linsky has a bill that aims to change a blue law in MA that bans the sale of alcohol on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rep. Linsky joined us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Boston's harm reduction approach to tackling the drug problem at Mass & Cass, the city has handed out more than 4.5 million needles to drug users during Mayor Wu's first four-year term. Since 2023, Boston has received millions of dollars from the state for its harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. We talked about whether there have been improvements to tackling Boston's drug problem at Mass & Cass. Do you have any suggestions for tackling the ongoing drug challenge in Boston?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! 2-in-3 Americans say their paychecks aren't measuring up to price hikes.Guest: Laura Browne – author & Founder of CareerCoffeeBreak.com a company that helps clients make more money at work by negotiating starting salaries and raises. Edaville’s Holiday Festival of Lights Returns as a Reimagined Celebration with Train Rides, Live Entertainment & Holiday Cheer. - Running Friday, Saturday and Sundays from November 28 through December 28, 2025.Guest: Ryan Roy - Vice President of Production at Edaville Donating to South Shore Charities this Holiday season.Guest: Paul Wahlberg – Celebrity chef - Founded the Hingham restaurant Alma Nova (named after his Mother who had 9 children). Patriots Talk - There was plenty to like in Sunday’s game, and other observations from an ugly win against the Bengals…Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe sportswriter & host of “Boston Globe Sports Report”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an update in the investigation into the tragic Boston Public Schools school bus accident that killed 5-year-old Lens Joseph in Hyde Park back in April of this year. The Boston Globe reports that there is a video recording that was shown to them that shows the bus driver did not appear to be watching the boy and his cousin after they exited the bus and where they were going. The video also showed the driver appearing to look down at the dashboard, not straight ahead when the bus hit and ran over Lens Joseph. The family has sued the driver and bus company, alleging their negligence and recklessness resulted in Lens’s death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an update in the investigation into the tragic Boston Public Schools school bus accident that killed 5-year-old Lens Joseph in Hyde Park back in April of this year. The Boston Globe reports that there is a video recording that was shown to them that shows the bus driver did not appear to be watching the boy and his cousin after they exited the bus and where they were going. The video also showed the driver appearing to look down at the dashboard, not straight ahead when the bus hit and ran over Lens Joseph. The family has sued the driver and bus company, alleging their negligence and recklessness resulted in Lens’s death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an update in the investigation into the tragic Boston Public Schools school bus accident that killed 5-year-old Lens Joseph in Hyde Park back in April of this year. The Boston Globe reports that there is a video recording that was shown to them that shows the bus driver did not appear to be watching the boy and his cousin after they exited the bus and where they were going. The video also showed the driver appearing to look down at the dashboard, not straight ahead when the bus hit and ran over Lens Joseph. The family has sued the driver and bus company, alleging their negligence and recklessness resulted in Lens’s death.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 trending gifts and products for this holiday season in 2025, according to Google trends. New data from the National Retail Federation finds holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion for the first time this year.Guest: Jennifer Jones - Google Tech Expert The “Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour” is coming to TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 26 (2p and 7p)!Guest: Lucius “Too Tall” Winston – Guard for the Harlem Globetrotters A Polar vortex could bring a drop in temperatures right after Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know.Guest: Ken Mahan – Meteorologist for the Boston Globe Navigating Grief During the Holidays.Guest: Rev. Peter Michael Preble - Pastor & Teacher at the Berkley Congregational Church in Berkely, Massachusetts, Hospice Chaplain at Norwell Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this evening’s 11pm hour, we will go to a NightSide favorite topic and ask listeners about their “brushes with celebrities”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump welcomed newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday. Trump has been an outspoken critic of Mamdani calling him a “communist” rather than a Democratic socialist. How did the meeting go? Was it as “civil” as Trump predicted? We went over all the details of Friday’s meeting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent proposal by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) would allow sewage overflows into the Charles River by declassifying it as “safe to swim,” a designation that allows the waterway to be “occasionally subject to short-term impairment of swimming or other recreational uses.” The MWRA was set to vote on the proposal but tabled the vote. It's unclear how they will proceed but advocates of keeping the Charles River, Alewife Brook, and other local waterways sewage free view the postponement as a victory. Emily Norton, the executive director of the Charles River Watershed Association joined to discuss the ongoing concerns over proposed sewage overflows into the Charles River.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! Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, an Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History!Guest: Adam Cohen - acclaimed journalist, Pulitzer Prize juror, and New York Times bestselling author Why a 50-year mortgage - though controversial - may actually protect middle-class families during economic uncertainty?Guest: Lance Morgan - financial expert and the Founder & CEO of College Funding Secrets. A Certified Financial Educator and best-selling author Dronabinol May Be Safe And Effective Pharmacologic Option For Managing Agitation In Adults With Alzheimer’s Disease, Study SuggestsGuest: Brent Forester, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine & senior author on the paper, which found that synthetic THC was safe and effective for reducing agitation in adults with Alzheimer’s disease 5 Ways to Keep the Peace at the Thanksgiving TableGuest: Juliana Tafur - Inaugural director of the Bridging Differences program at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, where she leads the center’s bridging work in communities, universities, and organizations. A TEDx speaker, Emmy-nominated producer, and 2021–22 Obama Foundation Scholar, she creates experiences that bring people together across differences to foster connection and belonging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A handful of Democratic lawmakers who either served in the military or in the intelligence community put out a video telling military members they must "refuse illegal orders.” What type of illegal orders do they fear might come down? Most military members already know that they are legally required to disobey illegal orders so why the extra warning video?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A handful of Democratic lawmakers who either served in the military or in the intelligence community put out a video telling military members they must "refuse illegal orders.” What type of illegal orders do they fear might come down? Most military members already know that they are legally required to disobey illegal orders so why the extra warning video?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.