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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Shark and Ray Awareness Day - Their importance, and the type of research being done on them… Nick Whitney PhD - Senior Scientist and Chair of the New England Aquarium's Fisheries Science and Emerging Technologies Program in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life stopped by.Advice on how to choose a good watermelon! Stephanie Barlow - Senior Director of Communications for the National Watermelon Promotion Board shared the delicious details.Summer 2025 Olympic Memorabilia Auction. Items include a Paris 2024 gold medal and three historic Olympic medals from diving legend Greg Louganis alongside rare Olympic torches and medals spanning over 90 years of Games history! Bobby Eaton - Olympic Specialist at RR Auction checked in.Staying “cyber-safe”. What are some of the cyber threats keeping CEOs and IT Directors up at night and how you can learn to stay safe from phishing scams and more. Danny Jenkins - ThreatLocker CEO & Co-Founder joined Dan.
At the end of May, the Market Basket grocery company placed its CEO Arthur Demoulas and a handful of employees on paid leave to investigate rumors that Demoulas and allies may be planning a work stoppage or other disruptions. When suspended executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt made the decision to visit two Market Basket stores in NH to congratulate longtime employees retiring, despite being originally directed to stay away from MB properties as part of their leave, it caused outrage from the board. Tom and Joe claimed their visits were to say goodbye and a job well done to two beloved longtime store managers, nothing more. Tom Gordan and Joe Schmidt joined Dan to discuss the ongoing Market Basket drama.*The Market Basket organization has been notified of this evening's topics and has been invited to join us on NightSide at some point to discuss*
Residents of the heavily Italian American Nonantum neighborhood in Newton are still not satisfied over the Italian flag lane lines on Adams Street. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller told Newton residents and listeners on NightSide that the lines were painted over yellow due to safety concerns but said the festival volunteers and residents are welcome to repaint the lines contiguous to the yellow lines before the start of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival that begins this week. For many residents, that isn't good enough with more than 2,200 residents taking up a petition to bring back the originally placed Italian lines before the festival. Gina Fiandaca, former Secretary & CEO for MassDOT & former Commissioner of Transportation for the city of Boston, wrote an open letter calling on the city of Newton and the Newton Mayor to replace the lines in full, not as a side feature. Gina joined us to discuss!*Mayor Ruthanne Fuller denied our invitation to join the conversation*
Residents of the heavily Italian American Nonantum neighborhood in Newton are still not satisfied over the Italian flag lane lines on Adams Street. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller told Newton residents and listeners on NightSide that the lines were painted over yellow due to safety concerns but said the festival volunteers and residents are welcome to repaint the lines contiguous to the yellow lines before the start of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival that begins this week. For many residents, that isn't good enough with more than 2,200 residents taking up a petition to bring back the originally placed Italian lines before the festival. Gina Fiandaca, former Secretary & CEO for MassDOT & former Commissioner of Transportation for the city of Boston, wrote an open letter calling on the city of Newton and the Newton Mayor to replace the lines in full, not as a side feature. We discussed.*Mayor Ruthanne Fuller denied our invitation to join the conversation*
In this episode we chatted with: John Bowe - Speech & Presentation Expert: If you use any of these 7 phrases, you sound passive aggressive to others.Dr. Michael Flaherty – Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Mass General Brigham: The weeks around the Fourth are a peak time for burn injuries, firework accidents, and water-related emergencies, many of which are preventable with a few simple safety steps.Thomas Koch – Mayor of Quincy: Quincy's Inaugural Quincy400 Maritime Festival is Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 at Quincy's Marina Bay Boardwalk. It's a three-day FREE waterfront celebration!Dr. Robyn Koslowitz – Child Psychologist: Post-Traumatic Parenting – Parenting Differently Than You Were Parented… giving parents clear, actionable strategies to build joyful, connected, and healthy relationships with their children, turning your own survival instincts into a parenting superpower.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!MA adding to cable costs with tax on some boxes…Guest: Colin Young – State House News ReporterA ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the threat of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran…what Iranian cyberattacks are capable of against the U.S.-Author of the upcoming book Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Cybersecurity Tactics to Outsmart Hackers and Disarm Scammers.Guest: Eric O'Neill - FBI counterintelligence operative and cybersecurity specialistLiving Wage Fee: Latest addition to restaurant bills has diners vowing 'never to eat at restaurant again' – a 3 percent 'kitchen appreciation' tax….Guest: Sherif Mityas - CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chainsPeople Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"-Many ChatGPT users are developing all-consuming obsessions with the chatbot, spiraling into severe mental health crises characterized by paranoia, delusions, and breaks with reality.Guest: Leigh Richardson – PhD, licensed professional Counselor & Founder of the Brain Performance CenterNow you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
The 30-year-old man charged for the stabbing and murder of four University of Idaho students, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Kaylee Goncalves has accepted a plea deal to serve life in prison, without the possibility of parole, avoiding the death penalty. Brian Kohberger committed the crime in November of 2022. The victims' families are divided over the plea deal with some furious at the state of Idaho. Dan discussed this heinous crime and the case this evening on NightSide!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
The 30-year-old man charged for the stabbing and murder of four University of Idaho students, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Kaylee Goncalves has accepted a plea deal to serve life in prison, without the possibility of parole, avoiding the death penalty. Brian Kohberger committed the crime in November of 2022. The victims' families are divided over the plea deal with some furious at the state of Idaho. Dan discussed this heinous crime and the case this evening on NightSide!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
The 30-year-old man charged for the stabbing and murder of four University of Idaho students, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Kaylee Goncalves has accepted a plea deal to serve life in prison, without the possibility of parole, avoiding the death penalty. Brian Kohberger committed the crime in November of 2022. The victims' families are divided over the plea deal with some furious at the state of Idaho. Dan discussed this heinous crime and the case this evening on NightSide!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Firework safety tips ahead of the 4th of July with Julie Heckman - Executive Director of the American Pyrotechnics Association.Suicide Prevention in Massachusetts - The team at Samaritans answered more than 100,000 calls last year on its 24/7 crisis services helpline. With Kathy Marchi - Samaritans President and CEO.Rescued Bald Eagle Released in Time for July Fourth Celebrations! With Kim Ammann, veterinarian, raptor specialist & founder of Wisconsin's Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital.Holiday Week – 4th of July Weather Forecast with AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The 12 germiest places you encounter while traveling! Derek Oliveira – Global Consultant for ISSA has the heads up.Worcester Zoning Board rejects 75-foot digital billboard that neighbors opposed. Afton Pratt - Municipal Government Reporter for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette stopped by.How restaurants got so noisy! Chris Berdik - author of “Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World — and How We Can Take It Back.” - science journalist discussed with Dan.WBZ Extended Summer Traffic Report – Weekend Traffic Predictions with Zach Transport – WBZ Traffic Reporter.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
NightSide's last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. Dan wanted to know what good thing you did or what good thing did someone do for you this past week.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Push to Vote on Tax Bill this Week - Will Millions Lose Medicaid? Jae Oh – Certified financial planned & Education Fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income, and author of "Maximize Your Medicare" joined Dan.MSPCA-Angell, MASS Coalition Partners Holding Fee-Waived Adoptathon for Dogs! “Summer Ruff-Fresher” First of Three Summer Adoption Events. With Jamie Garabedian - project manager of the MSPCA-Angell's Animal Protection Division.JFK Presidential Library Opens New Presidential Pets Exhibit. With Alan Price - JFK Presidential Library Director.Through the Saving Lives Swim Program, Northeast Arc will now offer free swimming lessons to children 6 months and older enrolled in the agency's Early Intervention program. JoAnn Simons - President & CEO of Northeast Arc stopped by. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Is Your Pet Having a Midlife Crisis? With Dr. Kelly Fishman - Veterinary Sports medicine Rehab Expert, founder of Strut Animal Mobility Specialists. Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U. S. Marine Corps Tragedy. With Chas Henry – Author & Former Journalist.5 Tips to Keep Your Phone from Overheating. With Peter Nixon - Director of Retail Sales in the Northeast for AT&T.Last weekend a new Miss Massachusetts was named – Khailah Griffin plans to spend her year of service advocating for the unhoused in the Commonwealth! With Khailah Griffin – Newly crowned Miss Massachusetts.
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica. Dan Zitterbart - associate scientist in Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering & penguin researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution stopped by.Boston's extreme heat & its impact on peak energy demand, air quality in schools, and what solutions are on urban heat islands. Sharon Ron - Assistant Director of Public Health at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council in MA checked in.Advice for parents in how to navigate the summer months while balancing work, family, and an increasingly complex world. With Heather Wilson, Co-Founder of GiveSendGo.The Celtics have made a trade, and WBZ's Dan Watkins discussed it with Dan Rea. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!What is Iran's next move? World awaits response to U.S. bombing… Bob Dees - Major General (Retired) Expert on US-Israeli Affairs and The National Center for Healthy Veterans joined Dan.The biggest summer shopping trends, must-have deals, and smart ways families can save this season. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY's Editorial Director of Shopping stopped by.‘Quiet Cracking': What's behind this new workplace threat? Heather Lisle – Workplace Expert – Communications/Marketing Professional who oversees Leadership Lab (for leadership training) explained it to Dan.Can Scary Headlines Make Us Sick? How to minimize the health impact of a negative news cycle… Dr. Judith Orloff, bestselling author of The Genius of Empathy, a leading Psychiatrist in the field of Empathy discussed it with Dan.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Gloucester stands in for 1775 Charlestown this weekend as thousands of Revolutionary war reenactors bring to life the Battle of Bunker Hill. With Kendall Buhl – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter.The City of Leominster will be competing alongside 19 other communities nationwide for one of 10 All American City awards. A delegation led by the Mayor and Johnny Appleseed. With Mayor Dean Mazzarella.The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks. The immersive cinematic experience is a one-of-a-kind perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon, narrated by Hanks. With Richard Slaney the CEO of Lightroom. Heatwave next week, 100° possible! & Boston is experiencing its windiest year on record. With Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
NightSide's last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week, Dan wanted to know what the listeners' favorite meals growing up are.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
https://zahilectures.com/8:05PM: The disappearance of Debbie Melo that occurred on June 20, 2000 with Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Emily Sweeney.8:15PM: Mysteries of the Egypian pharaohs with archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass! Visit: A Royal Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass - USA & CANADA GRAND LECTURE TOUR MAY – AUGUST 2025 for more!8:30PM: Dr. Sushrut Jangi, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center talks about a mysterious illness that is on the rise for long term cannabis users – It's called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. 8:45PM: Would you read a novel written completely by AI? Massachusetts-based author Lori Gold discussed!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!For the second year in a row, nearly 2 million adults in Massachusetts either cannot afford enough to eat or worry about the source of their next meal, according to a statewide study by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Catherine D'Amato, GBFB's CEO and President stopped by.Update on the Lowell pubs allowing underage patrons! Melanie Gilbert – Lowell Sun reporter checked in.This $1 food could help fight diabetes and heart disease…beans! Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist returned to discuss it with Dan.19th Century Baseball Is Alive And Well In Newbury! A New England vintage 1864 rules baseball league that plays competitive live games! With Brian Sheehy - President of the Essex Base Ball Organization.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Global Partners urges MassDOT Board of Directors to reconsider recent recommendation to award the redevelopment of 18 highway service plazas to a private-equity backed, foreign-owned corporation. Mark Cosenza – Senior VP at Global Partners discussed it with Dan.Protecting Older Adults from Scams during Elder Abuse Awareness Month. According to the FBI, individuals 60 and older experienced nearly $4.9 billion in losses to scams in 2024. Darius Kingsley - Head of Consumer Banking Practices at Chase stopped by.4 Tips on How to Properly Dispose of Waste/Recycle and How to Be a Responsible Consumer. Brian Belefant, author of The Sultan of Garbage joined Dan.The Red Sox Rafael Devers Trade. Dan Watkins – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor checked in.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!History of Father's Day and how it all got started in Spokane, Washington with a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. Jayne Singleton, Director of the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum / Spokane Valley Historian stopped by.According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, 9 in 10 people trust farmers, yet only 1 in 5 trust modern farming practices. This disconnect fuels mistrust and misinformation in food production. Dennis wants to dispel misconceptions and build a bridge between farm and plate. Dennis Bulani, fourth-generation farmer and modern agriculture advocate - Author of: "What A Farmer Wants You to Know About Food" checked in with Dan.As part of Quincy's 400th anniversary, the nation's longest-running Flag Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14th. Julie Pagano, President of The Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joined the show.It's Friday the 13th! The ONLY Friday the 13th this whole year! Are you superstitious? Have you broken any mirrors lately? Would you walk under a ladder? Dr. Phil Stephens, Jr. – Cultural Anthropologist with the University at Buffalo and author of, “Rethinking the Anthropology of Magic and Witchcraft Inherently Human” joined Dan to discuss.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!In this episode we chatted with: Dr. Zoe Weiss, MD, Infectious Disease Physician and Director of the Microbiology Laboratory at Tufts Medical Center - Just as the price of eggs drops, we're hit with a salmonella outbreak!Stephen Harrigan, author of “Sorrowful Mysteries: The Shepherd Children of Fatima and the Fate of the Twentieth Century" - A powerful exploration of the three secrets of Fatima and a man's journey grappling with his own faith.Peter H. Kim, Professor of Management and Organization, USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California - Is America losing trust in one another? A 2019 Pew Research Center report on trust found that 71 percent of respondents thought interpersonal trust had waned over the last two decades.Claire Kilcullen, Associate Director of Culture + Experience at Seaport Boston - The First Ever Sweatapalooza will be held on Saturday, June 21 – Put on that fitness attire and join thousands of others for this FREE event!Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! In this episode we chatted with: Former Red Sox Pitcher Mike Timlin – Mike spoke with Dan about the Sharon Timlin Memorial Event - A Race to Cure ALS, which is held in memory of former Red Sox pitcher Mike's mom Sharon who lost her courageous battle to ALS. The event will take place Saturday, June 14, in Hopkinton.Dr. Dan Singley, leading expert on fathers' mental health and co-creator of International Fathers' Mental Health Day – Dr. Singley checked in to discuss how 1 in 10 new fathers have postpartum depression.Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist - Marco Sturm's diverse coaching journey was a key selling point, but will he prove to be the right guy to lead the Boston Bruins?Peter Drummey, Chief Historian and Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Mass. Historical Society – The Mass. Historical Society is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and The Battle of Bunker Hill with exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!In this episode we chatted with: Dr. Dan Suiter, Orkin Distinguished Professor of Urban Entomology, Dept. of Entomology, Univ. of Georgia - A new insect is spreading across the U.S., joining the Joro Spider, Asian long-horned beetle, and the spotted lanternfly! The difference? This one could be fatal! Jonathan Lane with Revolution 250 checked in, discussing The 250th Anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill - A Commemorative Event.Kelly Isenor, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross of MA - The Atlantic Hurricane season is underway, and that means the increased threat of severe storms. The American Red Cross needs blood donations now to stay ahead of the curve. Find out where you can donate!Rosangela Teodoro, owner of Teodora's Boucherie Gourmande in Cohasset, MA - Female Butcher Rosangela Teodoro is looking to inspire more women to become butchers! There aren't many female butchers out there but Teodoro knows her stuff. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Sheriff Patrick McDermott checked in with the first Norfolk County Recovery Fest benefitting the recovery community. Saturday, June 14th, from 11 am – 3 pm.Jerry Jamison – Author of Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, and Backroom Abortions. Real life story of con artist Robert Spears."Enough talking about it: It's time for the Red Sox to call up Roman Anthony. WBZ NewsRadio's Dan Watkins joined Dan Rea to discuss it!Is one cup of coffee a day good for you? Yes, and 2-4 cups could be even better, scientist says. Sara Mahdavi - adjunct professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto & lead study author of this study joined Dan.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: Shawn DeRosa, Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety for the DCR: The search is on for summer lifeguards! What does it take to be a lifeguard in MA? Would you make the cut?Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension entomologist at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst: The Spotted Lanternfly (MA Reporting: https://massnrc.org/pests/slfreport.aspx - Other States: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/slf) is wreaking havoc on folks in North Andover! What is this invasive insect and how can we control them? David Condon, Director of Natural Resources for the Town of Yarmouth: It's boating season! But get ready for 2026 - The newly signed Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act will require motorized boat operators to obtain certification before hitting the water next year.Cathy Mayone, Managing Director of the Martha's Vineyard Museum: The Martha's Vineyard Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws”, one of the most iconic films in cinematic history!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales Columnist: Son offering $50,000 reward for information about Brighton mother who vanished in 1975; Boston police asking for public's help.Libby Zuccarello – Girl Scout & Belmont High Student – Founder of Senior Outreach Club at Belmont High: Belmont High Schooler Develops the Senior Outreach Club & runs tech help classes for seniors to help them adapt to the world of technology & overcome tech anxiety.Mark Anastasio – Coolidge Corner Theatre Director of Programming: The Coolidge Corner Theatre Announces Its Summer 2025 Outdoor Screening Line-Up.Captain Bree Barker – The Salvation Army in Cambridge: For National Donut Day, The Salvation Army of Massachusetts will deliver donuts to police, fire, and veterans across the state.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
The Personal Collection of Bill Walton at Public Auction coming up Thursday June 12th at 2:00pm ETGuest: Dave Hunt – President of Hunt AuctionsWork zone "crisis" demands blue lights solution, says MassDOT Highway Admin.Guest: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway AdministratorThe 2025 Thunder over New Hampshire Air Show - U.S. Navy Blue Angels Return to New Hampshire for First Time in 13 Years! Sept. 6th & 7thGuest: Major Michelle MastrobattistaPuppy Protection Act advancing in the House. Aimed at improving the welfare of dogs and puppies, particularly those in commercial breeding facilities, often referred to as puppy mills. Some dog advocates are concerned saying proposal would punish responsible US breeders and boost foreign puppy mills…Guest: Sheila Goffe - the vice president of government relations for the American Kennel ClubListen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Rappell Boston - 100 People To Brave The Side of One of Cambridge's Biggest Buildings to Fight Epilepsy on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Josh Drew - Director of Development at Epilepsy Foundation New England and is in charge of the Rappel Event talked with Dan about the event.Boulder, Colorado antisemitic attack that injured a dozen. Adam Katz - president of Foundation to Combat Antisemitism checked in.Is sunscreen toxic? The war on sunscreen! Timothy Rebbeck, a professor of cancer prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has the answer.At-Home Heart Attacks and Cardiac Deaths on the Rise Since COVID-19 Pandemic, a recent study finds. Dr. Jason Wasfy – author of the published study on this & director of Outcomes Research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiology Division and a faculty member at the Mongan Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital checked in.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Lowell Summer Music Series Set To Kick Off The 35th Season – Produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With James MacDonald – Lowell Music Series Director.AAA Travel's Money-Saving Hacks for Summer Trips - ways to save on both big-ticket items and the smaller purchases that can quickly add up. With Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson.Study reveals decline in mental health among US mothers… Only 25% of moms report "excellent" mental health, down from 38% in 2016. A 64% increase in mothers reporting fair/poor health. With Christi Taylor Jones - Marriage & Family Therapist & author of "Touched by Suicide: A Personal and Psychological Perspective on the Longing for Death and Rebirth".Rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster is found at The Union Oyster House in Boston! The Restaurant donates it to a NH Aquarium! With Rico DiFronzo - Executive Chef at the Union Oyster House.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Zach Doell - editor of vehicle testing at U.S. News with U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Cars for Teens.Jerry Greenfield – Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream joined Dan to discuss the 42nd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl at Boston City Hall Plaza. Funds raised support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dorchester Day this Sunday – Celebrating everything Dorchester with Jack Doherty – owner of College Hype.Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator with a heads up on the Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement Project Weekend Closures for Bridge Work – First closure begins tonight May 30th: from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 2. The second closure is set for 9 p.m. on June 20 to 5 a.m. on June 23.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!How much you have to make to rent comfortably in Boston? Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.New Adventure Park called Urban Air Opens In Brockton! Cheryl Ng – Owner of Urban Air Brockton stopped by.General manager Don Sweeney got more time to fix the Bruins. Will he make good with it? Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist discussed it with Dan.Do you get paid overtime or tips? Here's how the GOP tax bill could impact your money. Sherif Mityas - CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains explained it to Dan.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: Alan Arnette, a mountaineer and climbing coach with over 30 years climbing experience – Discussing challenges climbing Mt. Everest and the cost.Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a sleep expert and researcher at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School - Discussing how hitting the snooze button might not be in your best interest!Dr. David Hill, member of the Lung Association's National Board of Directors, immediate past chair of the Northeast Regional Board of the American Lung Association, and a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician - Discussing the results from the 2025 “State of the Air” report done by the American Lung Association.John Judge, CEO of Scouting Boston - Discussing Scouting America and Scouting Boston name change and upcoming event honoring two outstanding supporters.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!
Continued rememberance on Memorial Day with listeners sharing their stories of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!
Memorial Day honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Dan asked the listeners who they were remembering this Memorial Day.You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!
This year's commencement speaker at the University of Maryland truly leapt to new heights! Kermit the Frog was the headliner at this year's graduation ceremony at UMD. The connection? The late Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppet Show,” was a Class of 1960 graduate. Would you have appreciated a commencement speech delivered by a puppet?You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ NewsRadio on the #iHeartRadio app!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!Bruce Percelay, Chairman of the Kennedy Institute - discussed the sixth installment of The Senate Project series, which will feature US Senators John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) and David McCormick (R-Pennsylvania). The discussion will be held Monday, June 2 at 9AM/ET in the Kennedy Institute's full-sized replica of the United States Senate Chamber.Chris Carosa – Hamburger Historian & Author of Hamburger Dreams: How Classic Crime Solving Techniques Helped Crack The Case Of America's Greatest Culinary Mystery checked in.Justin Greene with the 4th annual Minis with A Mission coming to Hyde Community Center in Newton Thursday May 29 from Noon-1 pm.Marcus Dowling - lead country music reporter for The Tennessean discussed The Grand Ole Opry's milestone 100th anniversary! The history of the legendary music venue & how they are celebrating by releasing their top 100 country songs list!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Michelle MacLean – Special Education Teacher & Author/Illustrator of a book/graphic novel called “Abilities” about children with learning and social disabilities trying to navigate school, life and friendships joined Dan.Jackie Cushman - President of the Adams Memorial Commission discussed the ongoing efforts to erect a memorial to honor the late President John Adams.Bob Lawler - Regional Vice President & General Manager of Boston Harbor City Cruises discussed New England Aquarium Whale Watch Partners With Boston Harbor City Cruises for 2025 Season.Rob Collings – President of the American Heritage Museum checked in with Dan to discuss the American Heritage Museum WWII Memorial Day Festivities – Includes WWII Tank Demonstrations.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Mike Kennealy is a former Baker Administration official who served as the former governor's housing and economic development secretary and now is running as a republican for governor of Massachusetts. Kennealy is not surprised by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's report on the audit into the MA emergency shelter system that found “mismanagement” and oversight of spending on food, transportation, and housing costs, saying he warned Gov. Healey's and her team about the rising demand for state run shelter services back in the Fall of 2022. Kennealy joined us on NightSide to discuss his gubernatorial campaign and the issues he's running on.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag' Program with Installation of 500 American Flags to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need - Salvation Army Milford Corps will install flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon May 20-24. Major Kevin Polito - Corps Officer, Milford Corps Community Center - The Salvation Army, Massachusetts Division joined Dan to discuss.Comcast Rise to support 100 small businesses in Greater Boston - will award $3 Million in Grants to Local Small Businesses. Becca Fracassa - Director of Community Impact and the architect of Comcast RISE in Boston explained. A new, non-invasive technology using a device called TAMBE to treat a certain type of aortic aneurysm, that previously required major, open-heart surgery. First surgery using the device went successfully and could be a game changer. With Dr. Shivani Kumar - MD, Vascular Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center – surgeon who conducted this first TAMBE procedure.Weekend Weather Forecast Looks to Be Rainy For Memorial Day Weekend. AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson checked in.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Journey Forward's 15th Annual Casino Night – Thursday May 22nd – Journey Forward is a non-profit dedicated to bettering lives of those with paralysis. Christopher Knight – Actor (The Brady Bunch) & Host of This Year's Casino Night joined Dan to discuss the event.What is a Michelin Star and what does it take to earn one? The Michelin Guide (a guide rating the best restaurants) is coming to Boston. Restaurants inspectors have been deployed to Boston this year. Will Gilson - Chef/Owner of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group stopped by.New clues point to why colorectal cancer is rising in young people. Trisha Pasricha - Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post & instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School & directs the Institute for Gut-Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center checked in with Dan.Patriot Week for Mass Fallen Heroes, a series of events honoring vets and Gold Star families leading up to Memorial Day. With Dan Magoon - Exec Director of Mass Fallen Heroes.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Monday evening on NightSide, we spoke about the HALO Act, a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders and had MA Rep. Richard Wells on the program, a supporter of the bill who says the measure would keep police and bystanders safe. Some first amendment advocates disagree, calling the Act “dangerous.” One of their main arguments is that a buffer zone would make it more difficult for people to record police, which, in some instances, has provided evidence of misconduct. Greg Sullivan, the president of the New England First Amendment Coalition joined us to explain.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Monday evening on NightSide, we spoke about the HALO Act, a legislative bill aimed at creating a buffer zone for first responders to be able to conduct their job responsibilities without interference from bystanders and had MA Rep. Richard Wells on the program, a supporter of the bill who says the measure would keep police and bystanders safe. Some first amendment advocates disagree, calling the Act “dangerous.” One of their main arguments is that a buffer zone would make it more difficult for people to record police, which, in some instances, has provided evidence of misconduct. We heard what listeners had to say about the HALO Act.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
8:05PM: Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator on the Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement Project Weekend Closures for Bridge Work.8:15PM: Jairam Eswara, MD - Chair of Urology at Tufts Medical Center on former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.8:30PM: Dave Wattles Black Bear & Furbearer Biologist for Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife on how Massachusetts moves to nearly double black bear hunting to curb population surge.8:45PM: Annie Guest – Author, Attorney and Mental Health Therapist on how to renovate your family home without breaking the bank!
Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaHollywood is in search of the next James Bond, and Morgan wants to know who you would choose! Joining the conversation to set the stage and chat about Bond's character traits was Steven Jay Rubin, producer, screenwriter, and author of several James Bond books.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaHollywood is in search of the next James Bond, and Morgan wants to know who you would choose! Joining the conversation to set the stage and chat about Bond's character traits was Steven Jay Rubin, producer, screenwriter, and author of several James Bond books.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaTrelane Clark has been serving in education for well over 25 years and is a recognized leader in public, private, urban, and suburban schools. This year, Clark will travel to Washington, D.C. and Accra, Ghana to participate in two education summits for educators looking to grow as professionals and learn about the future of education. Morgan and Clark explore the educational differences between U.S. schools and those in Ghana.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Morgan White Filled in on NightSide with Dan ReaRaccoons, bats, and coyotes are the primary carriers of rabies in the Northeast, but any mammal can contract rabies. That's why prevention is the best medicine. Morgan talked with Mariel McCann, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and Founder/President of Hare of the Dog, about their work distributing edible rabies vaccine baits to control and prevent rabies in wildlife.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
It's not the 20th hour, but the 16th hour of Nightside for the week. Since Dan will be off for the 20th hour, he held a special "16th" hour light topic. Dan asked if you could have anyone sign a baseball, who would it be, and would you sell it or keep it?Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!