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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! 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

interview starts at 40:55 Ra Castaldo is back and joins us for a great chat about plasma physics, ancient wisdom, astral wars and much more. We talk about the Golden Lasso of the Gods, the luminous ether, theosophy, the Naga, Apollo, CME's, ancient battles with Dragons being our Sun v our Magnetosphere. Go to the Nightside to stay in this solar system after death.   We also get into ancient Egypt, the Hindu mythologies, dolmens in North America, John Lilly, Dolphins, divine intelligence, the dark forces, the Watchers, codes at birth and ET objects like 3I/Atlas and what they may bring.   Most cutting-edge thoughts on the fusion of science, religion and spirituality. Exploring our cosmic journey. Featuring world-renown research and experiences of Ralph-Anthony "RA" Castaldo and various Colleagues. Ra, born still inside the caul, is an all around Renaissance man. https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringtheKawithRa https://www.themysticalspiralstore.com/themysticalspiral   Bass Forge. Plasma Pixels: Understanding the Interface of Reality with Dana Kippel (@Dana.thealien) https://youtu.be/nXFid8D7q1Q?si=zG7F4-6mguqNDaa7   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3   Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica   The Eh- List site. Canadian Propaganda Deconstruction https://eh-list.ca/ The Eh-List YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theeh-list?si=d_ThkEYAK6UG_hGX Adultbrain Audiobook YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing https://grimericaoutlawed.ca/The newer controversial Grimerica Outlawed Grimerica Show Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Grimerica on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2312992 Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/i/EvxJ44rk   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Tweet Darren https://twitter.com/Grimerica Can't. Darren is still deleted. Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Fay in Brockton in November 1989. Mother of teen who went missing 24 years ago calls for help.Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter TWAS the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil. Show opens at the Wang on November 26 with 27 performances through December 14. at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas”.Guest: Maika Dubuc – professional dancer with Cirque du SoleilThe Comcast RISE program & this week’s event honoring 100 Boston area small businesses who received Comcast RISE grants.Guest: Carolyne Hannan - Senior Vice President of Comcast’s New England Region One in 10 children experiences sexual abuse before the age of 18—making it more common than any childhood illness or injury that parents routinely hear about preventing. A public health crisis that is largely preventable. Advice for parents on how to talk to their kids about sexual abuse like recognizing grooming behaviors, etc.Guest: Dr. Bronwen Carroll - mother of four and pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Medical CenterSee 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! Proposed bill which would allow law enforcement to seize vehicles involved in illegal street takeovers and car meetups.Guest: Rep. Christopher Markey – proposed the MA bill New Flu Mutation and What It Could Mean for the U.S. – some predictions saying it could be the worst season in a decade.Guest: Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes - Chief of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Why you should embrace new technology as you age.Guest: Richard Sima – neuroscientist & Brain Matters Columnist for WaPO Thanksgiving food that could harm pets. What you need to know…Guest: Dr. Gary Richter - veterinarian and pet wellness expert – created the dog food brand: Ultimate Pet NutritionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August, Gov. Maura Healey appointed Giselle Byrd, a trans woman to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. It’s an independent state agency focused on the advancement of women and girls toward full equity in all areas of life. Giselle has recently received death threats and racist, transphobic comments online after an article about her appointment spread. Giselle joined us on NightSide to discuss the threats against her, Gov. Healey’s support, and her position at the MCSW.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! These two guys in Eastern Massachusetts set world records over and over, and became close friends along the way…Guest: Adam Sandel – one of the two guys – Harvard Law School Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law FIRE poll: Record high 74% of Americans say free speech is headed in wrong directionGuest: Nathan Honeycutt - FIRE Research Fellow & Polling Manager On Thursday, the Louis D Brown Peace Institute will be hosting an event at the Statehouse to kick off Homicide Awareness month.Guest: Chaplain Clementina Chery - founded the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in honor of her son, Louis D. Brown, who was murdered AAA: Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel over Thanksgiving – Holiday travel forecast.Guest: Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast 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! Skyrocketing veterinary bills are hitting Massachusetts pet parents hard.Guest: Dana Gerber – Boston Globe reporter A Celtic Christmas brings holiday cheer to Massachusetts this December, featuring a line-up of world Irish dance champions to share the spirit of Christmas! Production by A Taste of Ireland (an Irish Music & Dance Group)Guest: Cian Walsh – professional dancer in A Celtic Christmas The history and evolution of Thanksgiving the holiday. Also throwing in some turkey cooking tips.Guest: Marc Sheehan - food historian/chef/owner of Northern Spy in Canton From 'Ghost’ to ‘Credit Thief’: 7 toxic bosses and how to deal with themGuest: Duane Deason - business strategist and heads up The Efficacy Group 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! Cash Benefits and financial support most veterans don't know exist…Guest: Paula Almgren - attorney specializing in VA benefits and long-term care The new salary transparency law in Massachusetts. What does it mean for you?Guest: Bethany Moulthrop - job recruiter at Talener in Boston The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted Battleship, Slime, and Trivial Pursuit into the class of 2025!Guest: Shane Rhinewald - Senior Director of Communications at the Museum of Play (which is where the National Toy Hall of Fame is) Rob Gronkowski announces that he will ‘retire as a Patriot’ this week!Guest: Khari Thompson – Boston Globe Sports reporter/writerSee 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! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about a couple of old Christmas Tree Shops signs that will be auctioned off for a good cause! Veterans Eat Free! Tuscan Brands Serves over 30,000 Veterans for Veterans Day! Guest: Chris LaBella – VP of Operations for Tuscan Brands Old Christmas Tree Shops signs to be auctioned for good cause: "Own a piece of Cape Cod history"! Guest: Tara Cronin - Director of Resource Development at Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Why Having A Fun To-Do List Is Brain-Changing Medicine! The Neuroscience of a Bucket List: Getting the Most from Your Brain and Life. Guest: Dr. Jeffrey DeSarbo - Neuro-Psychiatrist & Author Global Partners Puts Its Energy to Work Supporting Families Impacted by SNAP Benefit Reductions. Guest: Dylan Robinson - Corporate Citizenship Manager, Global PartnersSee 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!N.H. investigators asking witnesses to 1989 disappearance to come forwardGuest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter From the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet, Cdr. Frank Weisser, USN, conveys the lessons he learned flying as the Lead Solo for the Blue Angels, on multiple combat deployments, and as stunt pilot for the blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick. His new book: “LEAD SOLO: Learning Life’s Vectors from an F/A-18 Blue Angel Aviator” - all the net proceeds of the book going to charity.Guest: Frank Weisser - U.S. Navy Commander the Blue Angels and Combat Pilot Who Flew All the Aerial Stunts in Top Gun: Maverick & Author Stress Awareness Week - How can we stress less and live more? Addressing work stress & chronic burnout & how to tackle that.Guest: Amy Leneker - former C-suite executive and leadership advisor to Fortune 100 companies & Author, motivational speaker Remembering & Honoring Marine Lt. Alfred (Al) Lussier who gave his life saving another Marine in Alaska & died a hero.Guest: John Casey – former classmate of Al’s at BLSSee 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!A new study ranks Massachusetts the best place to start a family! Guest: Kelli David - Client Director of Ivy Surrogacy, the company that conducted the study The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life. Guest: Dr. Majid Fotuhi (Pronounced: MA-JEED - FO-TWO-HEE) - PhD in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in 1992 and his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School in 1997. Currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Mind/Brain Institute at Johns Hopkins University, while also teaching at George Washington University & Harvard Medical School. Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds. Guest: Kyle Austin - award-winning strategy consultant, business writer and author - writer for Harvard Business Review, The Boston Globe, CNBC, Psychology Today, Forbes, and Business Insider The Rembrandt Heist: The Story of a Criminal Genius, a Stolen Masterpiece, and an Enigmatic Friendship Guest: Anthony Amore – author & director of security and chief investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 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!Ride the 2026 Pan Mass Challenge Winter Cycle! It will take place on January 31, 2026, at Fenway Park! Guest: Katie Iwanowicz - Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for the Pan-Mass ChallengeCAN I SAY THAT? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. Guest: Dr. Chloe Carmichael (call her Dr. Chloe they said) - clinical psychologist and USA Today bestselling author November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month – What you need to know including generator safety, especially in New England where many people have a generator if a storm knocks the power out. Guest: Guillermo Rodriguez - Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association (PGMA) Marketing Committee Chair, Spokesperson   T.J. Miller and his Gentle Giant Comedy Tour – Will Be Coming to The Brook in Seabrook, NH – Nov. 7th & The Wilbur Theatre in Boston – Nov. 8th! Guest: T.J. Miller – Comedian, ActorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Gasp for Boston's Combat Zone? Part 2One of Boston's two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a main road in your town or neighborhood? Is it that big of a deal? Do you think it would impact local business? For better or worse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's 60 Minutes InterviewSunday evening, President Trump sat down with Norah O'Donnell for CBS News, “60 Minutes”. Trump spoke about the government shutdown, healthcare, nuclear weapons testing, America's relationship with China and more. Dan shared his thoughts about the sit down and welcomed your perspective as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Gasp for Boston's Combat Zone? Part 1One of Boston's two remaining strip clubs, Centerfolds Boston, wants to move from its current location, an out of the way side street to a main street in the heart of Chinatown. Some local businesses and residents are not so happy about that...for some this brings up memories of Boston's Combat Zone of the 60s/70s... How would you feel if a strip club or adult entertainment club were on a main road in your town or neighborhood? Is it that big of a deal? Do you think it would impact local business? For better or worse?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 spot November’s super moon, the closest of the year!Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. Where to find the best food under $20 in Somerville…Guest: Katelyn Umholtz - Food and Restaurant Reporter for the Boston Globe/Magazine AAA Study: Drivers’ Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers- New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunderstand law; over a third don’t comply.Guest: Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast Negative Campaign Ads: ‘The reason why it persists is because it works’Guest: Dr. Bob Kabala – PhD in political science from Yale – assistant professor at Tarleton State University in Texas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to spot November's supermoon, the closest of the year! Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. Where to find the best food under $20 in Somerville… Guest: Katelyn Umholtz - Food and Restaurant Reporter for the Boston Globe/Magazine AAA Study: Drivers' Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers- New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunderstand law; over a third don't comply. Guest: Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast Negative Campaign Ads: ‘The reason why it persists is because it works' Guest: Dr. Bob Kabala – PhD in political science from Yale – assistant professor at Tarleton State University in TexasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a pickleball player, you actually want to avoid being “pickled,” because that means your team has been completely shut out! In this episode, we talked all things pickleball! The owner of the Boston Dragons pickleball team, Michael Tow, joined the chat to talk about his new senior players group in the U.S. Legends Pickleball League which features players aged 50+.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 stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!In this episode we chatted with:Dr. Adrian Velasquez, Director of Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medicine, about how the time change affects your sleep/circadian rhythm and how to combat the symptoms. Mary Grauerholz, Member of OLAUG (Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage), about their work cleaning garbage out of freshwater ponds on The Cape, and what "treasures" they've found.Saba Harouni Lurie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Owner of Take Root Therapy, about America's obsession with "doomscrolling" on social media, the "national trauma" associated with it, and how this behavior is considered an addiction.Manny Hernandez, Founder of “The Scream Club” and Men's Transformational Coach, about his "Scream Club" where folks come to "let it all out" on a weekly basis. You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Dan threw out a couple Halloween themed questions in the spirit of the holiday! Listen in as callers talked about their favorite costumes as a kid and shared other Halloween memories! You can hear NightSide with Dan Rea, Live! Weeknights From 8PM-12AM on WBZ - Boston's News Radio.

Forty-two million Americans rely on USDA SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to buy food, and amidst the current government shutdown, those benefits are at risk. A federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration must tap into its emergency funds to at least partially cover food stamp benefits set to halt on November 4th. The USDA has until Nov. 3 to decide how it will distribute benefits. Dan brought the latest and asked for your thoughts! 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 different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about lithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why.New Rules Will Make Robocalls Impossible to Stop. Proposed FCC rule would eliminate the right to tell robocallers to stop calling.Guest: Patrick Crotty - Senior Attorney with the National Consumer Law CenterLost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, a Fascinating Exploration of More Than 300 Compelling Examples of Missing Historical Information That Humanity Can Learn From Today.Guest: Jack Bialik – Author - background in electrical engineering, his professional journey took him from working for the U.S. Air Force to a long, impactful career at Motorola, and eventually to contributions in White House technology initiatives and humanitarian efforts in Haiti.I Am The Other: Debating the Role of Islam in a Divided AmericaGuest: Bob Gary – Co-Author of the bookLithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why…recent examples the Air China flight fire & dog chewing on a battery…Guest: Dr. Louis Gritzo - chief science officer and staff senior vice president for commercial property insurer FM Global, a leader in property loss prevention and business continuity

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the impact that Hurricane Melissa made in Jamaica and the Caribbean as it makes landfall in Cuba.Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights.Guest: MA state Rep. John Gaskey (2nd Plymouth)Seasonal Depression/Affective Disorder & how it impacts people this time of year when daylight is minimized.Guest: Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan – Psychiatrist at Tufts Medical CenterHow Hurricane Melissa has impacted Jamaica as it makes its way up the Caribbean and makes landfall in Cuba…Guest: Ken Mahan – Meteorologist for the Boston GlobeTrump predicts $2 gas prices 'pretty soon'Guest: Rey "R.T." Trevino – Oil & Gas Expert - runs Pecos Country Energy, a privately owned oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth.

This week Producer Lightning (Marita) had an unexpected guest pop by her house…a black bear! The fairly large sized bear was seen roaming around her suburban neighborhood in Southern NH. What's the wildest thing you've seen in your yard, on your property, or came across unexpectedly? Lightning joined us on NightSide to share her story and take calls!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the unique story behind All Saints Way in Boston's North End!Stephanie Brinley steps into new role as Zoo New England's President & CEO, now overseeing both Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham.Guest: Stephanie Brinley – President & CEO of Zoo New England"AIxiety" in Massachusetts: State Ranks 3rd in U.S. for AI Job Security Fears, according to new study.Guest: Dr. Jasmine Escalera - PhD -career expert with Zety(a pro career site)The story of All Saints Way in the North End. Part of the cleanup/renovation efforts includes an upcoming service & dedication Saturday Nov. 1st at 4pm lead by Father Michael of St. Leonards.Guest: Gary Rizzuto – painter by trade, who took on the task of cleaning up and overseeing All Saints Way in the North EndCeltics fail to rebound from early-season struggles and lose again, to the Jalen Duren-powered Pistons.Guest: Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Celtics reporter

Former U.S. Senator John Sununu is back and he's looking to be the next U.S. Senator representing New Hampshire as the former senator launched his election campaign last week. Sununu previously served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2009. What made him decide to enter the Senate race up in New Hampshire? John Sununu joined us on NightSide to talk about his campaign!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about the rare black and orange lobster caught off the coast of Massachusetts! The odds of catching one are believed to be only one in 30 million! October is National Pizza Month. Here are 17 standout slices around Boston.Guest: Kara Baskin – Boston Globe ReporterDiscovery Museum in Massachusetts launched a Grandparent Ambassador Program and is trying to bring their museum on the road to even more schools in Massachusetts.Guest: Marie Beam - CEO of Discovery Museum in MassachusettsA New study finds traffic congestion reached unprecedented levels in 2024 with the average American losing 63 hours per year sitting in traffic when trying to get to their destinations!Guest: Dan Mazella – Operations Director for the Boston Division of Total Traffic & Weather Network & Traffic reporterA very rare black and orange lobster (calico) was found off the coast of MA! Odds of catching one are believed to be only one in 30 million! Lobster is now at the Marine Science Center in Nahant.Guest: Sierra Munoz – Outreach Program Coordinator at the Marine Science Center & The Coastal Sustainability Institute at Northeastern University

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Boston Dragons Senior Pro Pickleball Team – Upcoming event at Eleveno Pickleball at Patriots Place this Weekend. Guest: Michael Tow – Owner of the Boston Dragons Pickleball Team 'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices. Guest: Nick Neonakis – franchise expert - heads up The Franchise Consulting Company and The Great American Franchise EXPO. He's the author of “The Franchise MBA” City of Boston Launches 2026 Swim Safe Boston Grant - $400,000 in funding available to help nonprofits expand free swim lessons to youth across the city. Guest: Jose Masso - Chief of Human Services for the City of Boston The government shutdown has created uncertainty and is entering the third-longest funding lapse in modern history. How does the shutdown impact the general public? Guest: David Shapiro – Financial planner, Regional Director of Wealth at Johnson Brunetti

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The unsolved murder of Jean Lampron. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Cold Case Files Reporter for the Boston Globe Stand up Comedian Adam Carolla talks about his upcoming comedy show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on November 6th! Guest: Adam Carolla – Standup Comedian, actor & radio personality The Boston Globe and NESN will be launching a weekly sports show dedicated to covering it all! The Boston Globe Sports Report is launching on October 27, hosted by Ben Volin. Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Eye injuries are rising among pickleball players… Guest: Marisa Tieger, MD, Ophthalmologist at Tufts Medical Center – did a recent study on this very topic.  

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Pawtriots Pet Adoption “TailGate” that was hosted last Sunday by the Krafts at Patriots Place. It was a success with 30 dogs finding forever homes! Guest: Dr. Dana Blumberg Kraft – Ophthalmologist and philanthropist Boston Arts Academy Foundation's 2025 Honors Celebrates Visionary Leaders in Visual Arts, Design, Film, Fashion, Music and Civic Responsibility. Guest: Denella Clark – Boston Arts Academy Foundation President & CEO Jack Thomas Book & Upcoming Luncheon on Friday the 24th.Guest: Geri Denterlein – wife of the late Jack Thomas On Monday, Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down in the US causing a ripple effect, from governments to small businesses. Cybercriminals & hackers can easily take advantage of outages to deploy array of social engineering attacks. We'll discuss “cyber-hygiene” & how to stay protected against cyber-attacks.Guest: Stefanie Schappert, MSCY, CC, Senior Journalist at Cybernews, is an accomplished writer with an M.S. in cybersecurity

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!RUNNING DEEP: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine of World War II. Guest: Tom Clavin – NY Times best-selling author Red Sox vs. Right Whales vs. the Cape: Which specialty MA license plate is most popular? Guest: Margie Cullen – USA Today New England Connect Reporter National Disability Employment Awareness Month. How the Northeast Arc supports, trains and coaches people with disabilities so they are able to find work. Guest: Michael Blunt - Employment Program Manager at the Northeast Arc Kids need more independence. If only Massachusetts law would allow it…Addressing how parents can allow kids independence without fear of child neglect laws. Guest: Andrew Haile - assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University School of Law

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Orionids meteor shower visible tonight & tomorrow in New England. Guest: Jim J. Zebrowski - President Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc.   Halloween spending scares Americans as inflation forces many to skip the holiday… Guest: Bill Dendy - CPA and money manager with Raymond James   With a storm blowing through the area, it was a rough day for traffic. Guest: Dan Mazella - Operations Director for the Boston Hub of Total Traffic and Weather Network & traffic reporter   The buy-rent gap is widening – should you buy now or keep renting forever? Modern America's housing history is being rewritten: Renting is now cheaper than buying a house in all major metropolitan areas. Guest: Sam Bourgi - researcher and financial analyst at Investors Observer

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!House of Possibilities is a nonprofit that provides programs for children & adults with developmental disabilities. Located on the Stonehill College Campus, they frequently partner with the Best Buddies chapter there, one of the largest chapters in the state. They will be at Saturday's Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Charlestown. Guest: Katie Terino, President & CEO of House of Possibilities Some very rare baseball cards are now up for auction after they were found in an unlikely place… Guest: Logan Hall – WBZ-TV Reporter Greater Boston Weekend Forecast for the Head of the Charles Regatta.Guest: Matt Benz - AccuWeather Meteorologist The 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta. Guest: John Powers – Boston Globe reporter

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!A New MA Real Estate Law that prevents home sellers from accepting an offer based on a buyer waiving a home inspection. Guest: Mark Triglione - President of the 2025 Greater Boston Association of Realtors & Broker/Owner of Premiere Realty Group in Reading EVERY DAY IS SUNDAY: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut. Guest: Ken Belson - New York Times Business & NFL reporter & author of new book Boston skyline's iconic CITGO sign is moving… on up.Guest: Gayla Cawley – Boston Herald ReporterA facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery… Guest: Dr. Bruce Hermann – Plastic Surgeon

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Nova Exhibition, honoring the Tribe of Nova massacre with relics and survivor stories, runs in South Boston through Oct. 21. Guest: Tal Mazor – Nova Festival Survivor What motorists need to be aware of with seeing more moose and deer on the roadways this Fall.  Guest: Martin Feehan - Deer & Moose Biologist, Wildlife Health Specialist at Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife With the release of the Israeli hostages, we discuss the neuroscience of trauma and survival. Guest: Dr. Nicholas Wright - leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, author of book: WARHEAD: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain With Halloween coming up, we discuss how watching scary movies or engaging in spooky activities like going to a haunted house, impacts your heart. Should certain people forgo getting “scared”? Guest: Dr. James Udelson - Chief of Cardiology 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!Zoo New England Celebrates Success of Gorillas on the Line Campaign.Guest: Caitlin McCartan – Campaign Coordinator for Zoo New England – has run the Gorillas on the Line campaign for the last couple of years – also their webmaster. 5 cyber travel scams and how to avoid them. Guest: Andrea Sachs – WaPo Travel Reporter New kind of traffic signal is confusing Massachusetts drivers as 25% run red light, study finds. Guest: Michael Knodler, one of the researchers on the paper and head of the UMass Transportation Center Microscopic worms are attacking trees in the Northeast. Experts say Beech Leaf Disease could be devastating. Guest: Jacob Wycoff – Meteorologist at WBZ-TV  

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!According to LendingTree, 36% of Americans went into debt paying for holiday shopping last year, which can result in pushing off payments for credits cards and student loans. Money saving tips for not going into debt this upcoming holiday season and how to handle your money well.Guest: Jack Wallace – Loan expert - the Director of Government and Lender Relations at Yrefy The homebuying process, what's broken about it and the struggle millennials and younger generations are experiencing with trying to buy their first home. Guest: Scott Harris - founder of Magnetic Real Estate & Podcast Host & author of new book: THE PURSUIT OF HOME: A Real Estate Guide to Achieving the American Dream A NightSide listener, who is a Medway hairdresser, after experiencing hair loss of her own, decided to start making human hair wigs for others who also experience hair loss! Guest: Heather Fiatarone-Cohen - owner of b.LUXE Hair and Makeup Studio A Small Plane crashed Monday morning on I-195 in Dartmouth, MA causing major traffic delays during the morning commute. Guest: Dan Mazella - Operations Director for the Boston Hub of Total Traffic and Weather Network & traffic reporter

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The Plans to Tear Down and Revamp the iconic Kowloon in Saugus that's been a staple on RT 1 for 75 years! Not everyone happy about it… Guest: James Rojas – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter The 22nd annual 100 Innings of Baseball- Saturday and Sunday (Oct 11th & 12th) at Adams Field in Quincy, MA ! Raising money for ALS research to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Guest: Walter Bentson - organizer of the event and the head umpire & also lives with ALS Former Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell dies at 62 after cancer diagnosis. Guest: Tim Healey – Boston Globe Sports Reporter Boston nor'easter weather forecast calls for strong wind gusts, heavy rain for part of holiday weekend.Guest: AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz  

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!An update in the last case Sweeney talked about: The disappearance of Christopher Bird… Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show at the Topsfield Fair! Coming up Oct. 11, 12, & 13th! Show has performed all over the world! Includes log rolling, two men crosscut sawing and axe throwing! Guest: Lee LeCaptain – with the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment Weekend at the American Heritage Museum Guest: Hunter Chaney - Director of Marketing, Communications and Education at the American Heritage Museum Upcoming Documentary, “CROFT” captures the extraordinary life of Hal Croft - decorated Vietnam veteran, beloved MA teacher, and legendary track coach who led Reading Memorial High School to a national-record 29 consecutive undefeated seasons. Guest: Brandon Millet - award-winning producer, director, and storyteller dedicated to bringing military and veteran stories to the screenClick "CROFT" to purchase tickets to see the documentary.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Life On The Other Planet: Documentary on Boston's Impact on Rock & Roll. Premieres October 24th 2025, at The Arlington Regent Theater - From the mid 1970's through the 1980's, Boston was at the forefront for producing some of the country's greatest bands and music. Guest: Vincent Straggas - Emmy Winning Filmmaker How to handle that uncomfortable conversation when you've gone out with friends and not ordered as much – but they want to split the bill evenly. Guest: Betty Lin-Fisher – Consumer News Reporter for USA TodaySurvey: 1 in 5 Americans believe real romance is possible with AI chatbots.Guest: Dr. Jonathan Thorp - relationship expert and the CEO of Quantum Connections, firm helps individuals and organizations find connection in a disconnected world. Boston Public Library Revamps "Passport" Program Guest: Jay Willet – WBZ NewsRadio reporter

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Project Smile & Suits For Smiles. What does this organization do in giving back to not only kids but men in need as they reenter the workforce. -Upcoming annual fundraiser, United in Fashion, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston–Milford Guest: Catherine Pisacane - founder of Project Smile and Suits and Smiles A pilot shortage threatens to derail air travel across the globe. This coupled with the ongoing gov't shutdown affecting travel. Guest: Patrick Arnzen - former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, a multi-location flight training organization The history of criminal profiling. THE MONSTERS WE MAKE: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling Guest: Rachel Corbett – Author/writer – writes features for NY Magazine Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday. What does that say about the Pats team moving ahead? Do you have hope for a good playoff run? Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe Sports reporter