Podcasts about Nightside

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!September is National Suicide Prevention Month – Raising awareness about suicide and how to help. Guest: Christi Taylor Jones – Psychotherapist & suicide survivor - MA author of "Touched by Suicide: A Personal and Psychological Perspective on the Longing for Death and Rebirth" The unique story of how MA based Jefferson Rubber Works, a 50-year-old supplier of custom-molded rubber products found success in the pet products industry, thus Ruff Dawg was created! Came up with the popular dog toy – the K-9 flyer! Guest: Carrie Quinn – Marketing Director of Ruff Dawg Bill sponsors say public restrooms need to be changed - Universal changing stations for adults with disabilities or health conditions, plus diaper changing stations for babies, would be required in certain public buildings. Guest: Alison Kuznitz – State House News Reporter MSPCA-Angell Warns of Parvovirus Dangers Following Hospitalization of Abandoned Golden Retriever Puppies. What parvovirus is, what dog owners need to know and how to prevent it. Guest: Alyssa Krieger - director of the MSPCA-Angell's Community Outreach program

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Return of Taste of Fenway on Wednesday September 24th! Guest: Steven Farrell - Executive Director of Fenway Community Development Corporation New Massachusetts license plate honors K9 officers and handlers. Guest: James (Jim) LaMonte – Founder of the K9 PTSD Research Center in Seekonk, the group who came up with the idea of the plates Europe bans chemical used in some gel nail polishes, classifying it as a ‘reproductive toxicant'. Tufts doctor things there should be some type of regulation in the U.S. She thinks it would be a particularly good idea for women of childbearing age to avoid gel nail polish… Guest: Dr. Farah Moustafa - MD, Dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical Center Retired Milford firefighter John Hennessy, who, after a lifetime of service with the Milford Fire Dept., now needs help finding a donor for a lifesaving kidney. Guest: John Hennessy – Retired Milford firefighter who needs a kidney  *For more info on John and how to donate*

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Patriots Win Over The Miami Dolphins - Rhamondre Stevenson was a shining example of resilience in the Patriots' win. Guest: Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 75% of older Americans want to "age-in-place" reports AARP.* But as years go by, reality begins to set in - what will we do when mom can no longer care for herself?  Guest: Paula Almgren - author of the new book Eldercare The Rules: Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze, is an attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law and life care Breakdown of current Senate bills being mulled over - car rental insurance, abuse registry & fentanyl test strip bills Guest: Sam Drysdale – State House News Reporter Boston's Freedom Trail Lantern Tours Have Started Up Again! Guest: Phillis Wheatley – Lantern Tour Guide & Character

In recent years, the FBI has seen a huge increase in the number of child and teen sextortion cases. James Woods was a 17-year-old college-bound track star who took his life after being the target of sextortion. James' parents, Tamia & Tim Woods, started a foundation that educates students and parents alike about the dangers of sextortion. Tamia and Tim joined us on NightSide and discussed what sextortion is, how kids are being targeted, and in some cases, taking their own lives as a result.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!With more than 4 million New Englanders avoiding gluten, the demand for safe, trusted options is huge. Wicked Gluten Free's New England Expo, coming September 20 to Fitchburg, brings 100+ vetted vendors, samples and experts together under one roof! Guest: Abby Helman Kelly - founder of Wicked Gluten Free Are You Quiet Cracking? The Latest Workplace Trend Is Growing… Guest: Dr. Kamin Samuel, PhD in Positive Neuropsychology The share of workers taking mental health leave is up 300% from pre-pandemic levels. Guest: Dr. Ashley Nazon – licensed clinical social worker & owner of "A Holistic Therapy Group, LLC Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Presents Wasn't That a Time: The Boston Folk Revival 1958 – 1965. One-Day Symposium September 27, 2025, at the Arrow Street Arts Center in Cambridge. Guest: Deana McCloud - curator of the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame & founding Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Center

Daryl Davis is a civil rights activist and author who has devoted his life to bridging the gap between racial divide by seeking out the roots of racism. In doing so, Daryl has attended countless Ku Klux Klan rallies, come face-to-face with Klansmen and Klanswomen and as a result successfully been the impetus for over 200 Klan members to leave their hatred behind and hang up their robe. Daryl joined us on NightSide to share his fascinating and inspiring life's work of turning hatred, racism and bias into friendship and admiration. He literally has a closet full of robes and hoods of KKK members who he helped reverse course away from racism and a life of hatred! You don't want to miss this hour of radio!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!TSO's 2025 tour, “Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More” will be an ALL NEW SHOW and promises to be the biggest & best TSO tour to date! Coming 11/29/25 to Worcester, MA - DCU Ctr. Guest: Jeff Plate – Member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - drums / original member InBoston Magazine's Latest Edition, Featuring Dan Rea! Guest: AnnMarie LaFauci – Editor of InBoston Magazine New results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveal a 4-point drop for 8th graders in science, reinforcing the urgent need to expand high-quality, engaging science education for all K–12 students. Guest: Christine Cunningham - Senior Vice President, STEM Learning, Museum of Science and National Assessment Governing Board MemberThe electricity is back at Fenway. And so is the late Luis Tiant. Guest: Rich Tenorio – Boston Globe journalist

Who killed Ruth Bayla Pearson? A cold case from 1975. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter What kids can get out of humanities education with many parents looking for a return on investment. An English professor writes a book sharing his account of how he helps skeptical first-year students discover the transformative, real-world value of a humanities education.Guest: Carlo Rotella - Professor of English at Boston College. A regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, he has written books about cities, boxing, music, and literature. Here comes the bridal panhandler! How Bachelorette parties are flooding small businesses with shameless requests for free merchandise! Guest: Jeff Jacoby – Boston Globe Columnist Red Bull Cliff Diving Returns to the ICA in Boston's Seaport- 9/19 and 9/20 as Only US Stop and Final Stop! World's best cliff divers to dive up to 90 feet off of Institute of Contemporary Art!Guest: James Lichtenstein – Red Bull Pro Cliff Diver

8:05PM:  Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience: Opens in Worcester Sept. 11. The life of artist Monet and how his most renowned work did not begin till be turned 50 years old!Guest: John Zaller - Executive Producer, Exhibition Hub's "Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience," a curator and distributor of world-renowned immersive exhibition. 8:15PM:  Irish Music/Dance Sensation taps its way into Massachusetts and New Hampshire this Month!Guest: Brittany Pymm – dancer and member of the Taste of Ireland Dance Team 8:30PM:  Broadway superstar Mandy Gonzalez joins Keith Lockhart & The Boston Pops to perform Lin-Manuel Miranda's “Everything I Know.” Premiere on Sept. 20th at Boston Symphony Hall.Guest: Mandy Gonzalez – Broadway singer, actor, performer 8:45PM:  Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need?Guest: Paul Fulford – healthy living expert with a company called Cynosure Lutronic

8:05PM: State Treasurer's office seeks to return 6 Purple Hearts found in unclaimed safe deposit boxes.Guest: Deb Goldberg – MA State Treasurer8:15PM: New Study Reveals Dusky Sharks Preying on Seals for the First Time Off the Coast of Nantucket. What are dusky sharks?Guest: John Chisholm - Adjunct Scientist with the New England Aquarium8:30PM: Things only people from New England say or do!Guest: Stacy Milbouer – Reporter for The Granite Post8:45PM: 4 types of bad bosses — and how to work with each oneGuest: Brandy Schade - workplace expert and Gallup-Certified Executive Leadership Performance Consultant

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Jeremy Piven coming to Boston, MA and performing at The Wilbur Theater on Friday, September 19 as a part of his ongoing National Stand-up Comedy Tour. Guest: Jeremy Piven – Hollywood actor & comedian Following Grandparents Day (Sept. 7th) A book called “GOOD GRANDPA: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood” - a light-hearted, yet guideful how-to on how grandfathers, once background figures, are becoming emotional anchors in families, quietly transforming how love, wisdom, and legacy get passed down. Guest: Ted Page – Lexington-based NYT Profile writer & creator of the blog: The Good Grandpa The veteran suicide rate is 57% higher than the national average. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day.  What can be done to reduce the rate? Guest: Maj. Gen. Mark Graham - U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Deputy Chief of Staff (ret.) & Executive Dir. Of Vets4Warriors Boston set to welcome a professional women's soccer team, and fresh buzz around the city being in line for a WNBA franchise. Impact of Boston's new women's teams on the city's sports scene, visibility, and fan base. Guest: Dina Gentile - Sport Science professor at Endicott College, and former collegiate women's soccer coach

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Only 37% of U.S. employees strongly agree they are treated with respect at work - a record-low level, according to Gallup. Here's 5 ways to get more respect at work… Guest: Marcy Syms, social entrepreneur, former chair, & CEO of Syms Corp., philanthropist, and author of Leading with Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion Pioneer Winter Weather Forecast from The Old Farmer's Almanac! Guest: Sarah Perreault – Managing Editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac 78-year-old defies the odds, becomes oldest police rookie in California history! Guest: John Myers – the 78-year-old police rookie & a Law Professor at UC Law San Francisco.The Angel Fund for ALS Research ALS will be hosting the Walk of Hope for ALS - TOMORROW, September 6th at Wakefield Lower Common in Wakefield. Guest: Ann Hadley with the Angel Fund

NightSide's last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week Dan asked what have you wanted to do or go during the summer, but haven't yet.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The first Black author to write a book on the Ku Klux Klan from in-person, face-to-face interviews with leaders and members, called The Klan Whisperer. Guest: Daryl Davis – civil rights activist, author, co-founder and Global Ambassador for the Prohuman Foundation. His new book, The Klan Whisperer, shares his courageous story, a lifetime of victories over darkness and ignorance You Got In! Now What?: 100 Insights into Finding Your Best Life in College! Guest: James (“Jay”) Hamilton - Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Hearst Professor of Communication at Stanford University Children's Book: Elephant Beach Guest: Christine Devane – Author of children's book, former elementary school teacher Local artist creates unique fish prints using the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, Gyotaku, a practice which dates back to the mid-1800s. We'll talk about what the art form entails and the public interest in it. Guest: Joe Higgins – Owner of Joe's Fresh Fish Prints

Boston mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft joined us on NightSide as we inch closer to next week's preliminary election. Despite a bit of a shakeup to Kraft's campaign staff this week with two advisors mutually parting ways, Kraft says he remains focused on Tuesday the 9th. Kraft discussed Boston's pressing issues took listeners' calls. 

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Comcast Supports Small Business Growth, Awarding 100 Grant Packages to Greater Boston Entrepreneurs –Highlighting how Comcast works 1 on 1 with businesses & how the Comcast RISE grant will help winners. Guests: Becca Fracassa - Director of Community Impact for Comcast's New England Region & Winner: Rary from Rubato in Quincy, MA The Topsfield Fair to Host 7th annual hot dog eating contest! Guest: Marc Freedman – Runs the Hot dog eating contest Bug Farms! What are they and what do they do? Most are tasked with eating food waste, which in turn they'll be crushed, dried and sold as an alternative form of protein powder! Guest: Nicolas Rivero – Washington Post Reporter King Richard's Faire returns for their 44th season! This year at their new venue, the Edaville Entertainment Venue in Carver, MA. New England's largest and longest-running Renaissance festival runs weekends August 30 - October 19, 2025. Guest: Aimée Sedley - King Richard's Faire General Manager and Producer

There is an ongoing spat over the bidding procedure for a multimillion-dollar contract to renovate 18 service plazas along Massachusetts roadways. Waltham-based Global Partners LP, a fuel delivery company that currently runs the convenience stores at many of the plazas, lost the bid to Applegreen, a company founded in Ireland with an extensive presence along the Eastern Seaboard. Global Partners legally challenged MassDOT's procurement, evaluation, and operator selection process. President and CEO of Global Partners, Eric Slifka joined us to discuss the latest in this spat.*Applegreen will join us on NightSide, this Friday evening to share their side of the feud*

Does it feel like more people you know are struggling with a mental health condition? Maybe you're struggling or the parent of a child who is struggling and not sure why or how to help. According to the CDC as well as the American Psychological Association, kid's mental health is in crisis. What's contributing to or causing rising mental health issues? Former New Hampshire Chief Justice John Broderick has now devoted his life to speaking to middle and high school kids about their mental health struggles. After speaking with thousands of kids across New England about the societal and cultural forces impacting their mental well-being, Judge Broderick along with Jeffrey Levin, a former middle school teacher, therapist and now life coach, joined us on NightSide to discuss what's harming kids' mental health and what can be done about it.

Does it feel like more people you know are struggling with a mental health condition? Maybe you're struggling or the parent of a child who is struggling and not sure why or how to help. According to the CDC as well as the American Psychological Association, kid's mental health is in crisis. What's contributing to or causing rising mental health issues? Former New Hampshire Chief Justice John Broderick has now devoted his life to speaking to middle and high school kids about their mental health struggles. After speaking with thousands of kids across New England about the societal and cultural forces impacting their mental well-being, Judge Broderick along with Jeffrey Levin, a former middle school teacher, therapist and now life coach, joined us on NightSide to discuss what's harming kids' mental health and what can be done about it.

After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History – Telling of This Story Guest: Jessica Balboni – Co-Author of the book – also a writer and editor Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season Guest: Thomas Wolf - Author 9/11 Day National Day of Service and Remembrance - volunteers will pack almost 400,000 healthy, non-perishable meals for people experiencing food insecurity in the community. This event is the largest annual event benefiting The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). Guest: Jay Winuk - co-founder and executive vice president of 9/11 Day, the nonprofit organization that annually organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Which Are the Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars? Guest: Paul Glastris – Editor-In-Chief of Washington Monthly

Massachusetts Colonel Geoffrey Noble has been leading the MA State Police for nearly a year now and has taken on the large task of reshaping the force and restoring public trust after a series of scandals. After the overtime scandal, the firing of trooper Michael Proctor, and the tragic death of an academy recruit, it has not been an easy task. For the first-time fielding questions from the public, Col. Noble joined us on NightSide to discuss reform and took listener's calls!https://www.mass.gov/guides/cadet-program

Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSideAre you a fan of horror movies? How about the macabre genre? This evening on NightSide, we were joined by a horror movie actor, Leah Voysey, who is known for her work in Terrifier 2, among other films. Leah discussed the world of horror entertainment and the cult following of horror fans who descend upon various conventions such as the upcoming Silver Scream Con.

NightSide's last hour of the week, where we tend to choose a light and conversational topic. This week a favorite returns, Brushes with Celebrity. Did you bump in to a famous person "out in the wild?" Were they a good person, or downright mean? 

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!How to prepare teens to become more financially independent adults. The financial pressures young adults face that are unlike any other generation…importance of resisting the temptation to bail them out for small financial mistakes. Guest: Charles Hoff - Financial Literacy Counselor at DFCU Financial.Awareness about congenial heart disease & the upcoming Boston Walk for 1 in 100 – named for the 1 in 100 children and adults impacted by congenital heart disease. Guest: Mary Beth Klein, MD Psychiatry.Vehicle theft prevention tips. Approximately one vehicle is still stolen every 37 seconds in the U.S. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Guest: Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson.Bacteria that can cause rare "flesh-eating" disease infects swimmer at Cape Cod beachGuest: Dr. Zoe Weiss - Infectious Disease Physician and Director of Clinical Microbiology at Tufts Medical Center.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Investigators explore new lead in 1977 disappearance. Disappearance of Simone Ridinger and Judith Bleiler: Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter   Saturday, September 13, the Military Friends Foundation will host its 12th Annual Massachusetts Run for the Fallen (5K) at Barnes Memorial Park in Dedham Guest: Brigadier Gen. Tom Sellers   The one thing on their mind is putting weight on.' Black bear seen roaming neighborhood in Townsend. Guest: Mary Beth Parise – Townsend Resident   Braintree Little League Teams Heads to the World Series Playoffs & started opening game today against South Carolina! Guest: Steve Pratt - Vice President - Braintree American Little League

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Malden Nonprofit Offers Beach Equipment For Those With Disabilities – How one local nonprofit's mission is to help those with disabilities live a fulfilling life.Guest: Rachel Kaprielian – CEO of Triangle, Inc. The race to find a cure for ALS. Activist talks about activism for the genetic ALS and FTD communities, advocates for research funding and healthcare advancements for genetic carriers and people living with ALS. -Also wrote a book: Last Nerve: A Memoir of Illness and the Endurance of Family.Guest: Mindy Uhrlaub - ALS activist and author - founding member of End the Legacy, a nonprofit organization that works to support the genetic ALS and FTD The Matt Brown Foundation Team Running in the 2025 Falmouth Road Race!Guest: Matt Brown – of the Matt Brown Foundation LPGA coming to TPC in Norton! Tournament will bring the world's top LPGA golfers to the region over Labor Day weekend. With a $4.1 million purse, the largest outside the majors and Tour Championship.Guest: Patrick Healey - FM Championship Tournament Director

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Market Basket board's lawyer sends warning to Arthur T. Demoulas's side over ‘public vitriol'. The latest on the Market Basket drama.Guest: Jon Chesto – Boston Globe Business ReporterWebster Deputy Chief of Police Gordon Wentworth tells us the tale of Goose the water monitor lizard who gained widespread fame!Guest: Gordon Wentworth – Webster Deputy Chief of Police   Astronomer Says Unidentified Space Object Could Be Alien Spacecraft!Guest: Prof. Avi Loab - Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science Director of the Institute for Theory & Computation at Harvard University MA woman attacked by bat when it flew into her open mouth while stargazing in Arizona! GoFundMe created for her medical expenses.Guest: Erica Kahn – Victim of bat attack

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The ethics of creating deepfakes or AI generated avatars of the dead! How technology is being used by some in end of life planning… Guest: Paul Fried – owner of I Made Arrangements – an end of life planning website & service Tanglewood Music Center to present an evening of silent film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Tanglewood composers, conductors, and instrumentalists will perform live on Tuesday, August 12. Guest: Kathy Tallman, CEO and Executive Director at the Coolidge Corner Theatre What to know about Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease. Virus suspected of infecting newborn on Martha's Vineyard… Guest: Dr. Shira Doron - Tufts Medical Center Chief Infection Control OfficerThe Boston Triathlon returns to South Boston August 16-17, 2025 -Also an annual kids day at the Boston Triathlon on Saturday the 16th – free for all kids. Guest: Mike O'Neil – Event Director of the Boston Triathlon  

NightSide's last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. In this 20th hour Dan asked listeners to call in and tell him about thier hobbies.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!A new AP poll finds that 86 percent of Americans are stressed over rising food prices and their ability to afford increased costs of living. How policy impacts prices that we pay for food, goods and services...Guest: Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino - Political Economic Analyst & author of Presidential Power and The American Political System How one Massachusetts company is quietly leading the Made-in-USA movement!Guest: William Gagnon - Excel Dryer Exec. VP and COO What are moon jellyfish? Why do they sting off Cape Cod but nowhere else?Guest: Nicole Corbett – Local marine researcher – Director/President of the Popponesset Water Stewardship Alliance Weekend Weather Forecast for BostonGuest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson checked in!

We kicked off the program with three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Wildfires are raging in Canada. They're worsening air quality in New England. Guest: Sucharita Kher - Pulmonologist at Tufts Medical Center An Act Relative to Transportation Safety in MA Guest: Sen. Nick Collins Never Forget Another Name! It can be awkward when you see someone you recognize, and who clearly knows you, but you just can't remember their name… what mental tricks will help their name stick, so you don't embarrass yourself later! Guest: Dr. Ivan Misner - Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior known globally as the "Father of Modern Networking" and a NYT bestselling author of over 25 books.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite ongoing criticism at home and abroad. Netanyahu went on to say they merely want a security perimeter, not to govern the region. Benny Sharoni, the Israeli Consul General to New England, joined us on NightSide to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.

In her ongoing efforts to audit the state legislature, an effort State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has been at for quite a while, DiZoglio has now hired an outside law firm to bring the challenge to court. Last Fall, voters approved a measure, giving DiZoglio the authority to audit the MA House and Senate. However, state lawmakers have pushed back against the audit efforts saying an audit could violate the constitutional separation of powers between the branches. Diana DiZoglio joined us on NightSide to discuss!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Mass Lottery Produces Estimated $1.065 Billion In Net Profit For The Commonwealth In Fiscal Year 2025 - Record-setting sales for Keno and highest prize payout percentage to date for players!Guest: State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission 1 in 3 children in Massachusetts experiences clothing insecurity. Serious and often overlooked crisis: underwear insecurity. Cocotree Kids, a MA nonprofit, launched $10K fundraising campaign with hopes of providing 2,800 underserved children across Massachusetts with a weeks' worth of underwear. Campaign kicked off August 5th & they already hit their goal! Guest: Catherine Maloy, Founder and Executive Director of Cocotree Kids Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship. More than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a new study from Common Sense Media, a group that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly. Guest: Dr. Supreet Mann, Director of Research at Common Sense Media How Goose the water monitor lizard was captured after two weeks on the loose! Guest: Captain Scott Amati – MA Environmental Police  

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Update on the Cape Cod Bridges Project – What's the latest? Guest: Luisa Paiewonsky - Executive Director of MassDOT's Mega Projects Delivery Office Though we shouldn't be nervous every time we go for a walk or a hike, we should certainly be aware and prepared to meet wildlife. How can you survive, or more importantly avoid, an animal attack? Guest: John Griffin, Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs at Humane World for Animals (formerly known as The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International) Those pesky mosquitoes go beyond just delivering itchy bites! They can carry potentially deadly diseases, and many people have misconceptions about this pest that could put them at risk! Fredericks shares common myths and actualities about mosquitoes. Guest: Jim Fredericks, Board-Certified Entomologist and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association We're in the heart of Hurricane Season, and we already saw the devastation of flooding in Texas…It's a good reminder that we all need to be prepared for ANY kind of weather disaster. MEMA shares some tips! Guest: Dawn Brantley – MEMA Director

UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing hundreds of Fenway Park concession workers, warns a second strike could occur after failing to reach a satisfactory agreement with Aramark. Union workers are pushing for higher wages and other workplace protections. How could a second-strike impact fans going to a future game at Fenway? Union President, Carlos Aramayo joined us on NightSide to discuss the latest in the ongoing negotiations between Fenway Park concession workers and their employer.*Aramark has been invited to join the conversation & has not responded to our request*

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The TikTok Sunburning Trend! Sufferers of acne swear by it but here's why it's problematic…Guest: Farah Moustafa, MD, Dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical CenterHow to take advantage of tax-free shopping days this weekend for MA's tax-free weekend!Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for the Better Business Bureau in Boston Boston College student has run marathons all around the world and is trying to break a record. He's set a goal of completing the six Abbot World Marathon Majors by the time he graduates college. #6 is coming up this fall, and crossing the finish line would make him the youngest male runner ever to earn all six of Abbott's stars.Guest: James Redding – Boston College Junior We all do it – over plan our vacations! We feel “I'll never visit here again so I have to do EVERYTHING!”  But these habits are actually making your intended relaxation vacation stressful!Guest: Laura Ratliff, Managing Editor at Luxury Travel Report

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!When we think of power line corridors, we don't usually think about the habitats around them! These corridors are not just structures delivering energy across the region – they're home to many native plants, pollinators, and hundreds of wildlife species! Guest: Sean Redding, Director of Vegetation Management at Eversource Energy Are you a sugar addict? You may want to drop that extra scoop of sugar in your morning coffee because it's cutting years off your life and damaging your long-term health! Guest: Monica Serra, Health Scientist Administrator at the National Institute on Aging The first “wildfire-resilient” community has been built in California. It opened just months after the raging wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area. Steve Hawks will tell us how these homes work and what makes them fire-resistant. Guest: Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety A new study out reveals 75 percent of North America's bird species are in decline - the latest sign of a slow-moving extinction crisis that threatens entire ecosystems.  Guest: Dr. Nicole Michel, Director of Quantitative Science for the National Audubon Society and co-author of the recent State of the Birds report

When we think of cancer, we commonly think about the predominant ones…like breast, prostate, and lung. We don't often think about cancers found above the collarbone…such as throat, nose, and mouth. Dr. Scharukh Jalisi, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was in to chat with Dan about cancers that develop above the neck.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Brown University joins other Ivy League schools in making a deal with the Trump Administration. Will this improve the education?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Delta recently announced that by the end of the year, your ticket price may be decided by AI. Critics say using artificial intelligence here puts the current airline's dynamic pricing model on steroids. Delta has expressed that a variety of market forces have driven the dynamic pricing model for decades and this new tech will simply streamline the process. Do you feel AI will deliver fair pricing?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!In this episode we chatted with:Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales columnist, about the disappearance of Cathy Malcolmson in 1985.Google Trends Expert Molly McHugh-Johnson about what topics fascinated Americans during the month of July!Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow in the Tax and Income Supports Division at the Urban Institute, about why so many retirees are filing for Social Security benefits early?ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough about the upcoming Sean McDonough Celebrity Draw Party and Golf Classic to raise funds for research and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis, a rare and often fatal heart disease. The event honors his late father, legendary Boston Globe columnist Will McDonough, who died suddenly in 2003 from undiagnosed cardiac amyloidosis.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. Listen in as Dan speaks with: Professor James Monaghan, Biology Department Chair at Northeastern University College of Science: Does the axolotl salamander hold the key to human limb regeneration?  Professor Monaghan seems to think so!Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center: The funeral scam has been around for decades in many different variations: Prepaid package funeral scams, impersonation scams and burial insurance scams…but new on the scene is the video streaming of funeral services scam.Ken Leppert, Associate Professor Atmospheric Science School of Sciences, University of Louisiana at Monroe: What exactly is Cloud Seeding and what is it used for? Is it capable of creating dangerous storms like the floods in Texas?Sonni Hood, Senior Manager of PR & Communications at Unclaimed Baggage: Have you ever thought about what happens to all that unclaimed luggage at the airport? After 90 days, there's a retailer that can take possession of those lost possessions, and you'd be amazed at what treasures they've found!You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

The Republic Services trash strike continues with no end in sight. Lawmakers are urging the company to negotiate, while several towns headed to court to ask a judge to intervene. The affected communities were denied an injunction with Essex County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman outlining it's beyond the court's power to resolve labor disputes.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Continued conversation with longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz about his election as President of the National District Attorneys Association and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has been elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, where he will lead others to address critical issues in the criminal justice system. Dan spoke with Cruz about his new position and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. President Trump wants the Feds to cut rates, but officials have resisted out of concern that Trump's tariffs will push up inflation. Greg Stoller, professor at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, joined Dan to discuss both interest rates and tariffs.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. Listen in as Dan speaks with: Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, about U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics.Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis.”  Every year, tens of thousands of horses (racehorses past their prime, foals who didn't meet expectations, elderly Amish cart horses, and backyard companions) become “unwanted.” Keim takes readers to the front lines of the crisis.  Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, on why scammers want your resume and how they get them! Krissie Kelleher, the new CEO of the Boston nonprofit Team IMPACT, about the work of Team IMPACT that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Despite ongoing efforts being made by Mayor Michelle Wu and city officials, such as increased police patrols, substance abuse outreach teams, and daily needle-pickup crews, South End residents continue to express that it's just not enough. The area around the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue continues to be a humanitarian crisis. Dan was joined by Andrew Brand, Co-President of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association, to discuss concerns over criminal activity and safety in the Mass. and Cass area.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Is 'Travel Math' derailing your finances and vacation plans?  It might be…and you might not even be aware it's happening!Guest:  Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet There's a viral trend on TikTok and other social media platforms that has people taping their mouths shut for better sleep to encourage nose breathing, which is touted as better for overall health. But is it safe?Guest:   Dr. Raj Dasgupta, quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicineSenior women are “walking the beat” in Charlestown with the Boston PD which not only gets seniors out in a safe environment but encourages these once isolated seniors to meet others! Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox even walks with the group!Guests:   “Beat” Walker Mary Rizzo and Chrissy Vraibel, Community Service Officer for the Boston Police DepartmentThe Gen Z work ethic – Definitely differs from the Gen X and Boomer's, and possibly even the Millennials.  Gen Zers are embracing a trend called “micro-retirement.”Guest:   Keri Mesropov, Founder of Spring Talent Development