Nightside With Dan Rea

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 Managemen

Are Israel and Hamas any closer to reaching a ceasefire? A U.S. backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire involving hostage exchanges and aid access collapsed. Israel is now considering expanding its military offensive in Gaza, while Hamas has rejected demands to disarm. The discussion continued.

Are Israel and Hamas any closer to reaching a ceasefire? A U.S. backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire involving hostage exchanges and aid access collapsed. Israel is now considering expanding its military offensive in Gaza, while Hamas has rejected demands to disarm. Jeff Robbins, former Chairman of the New England Board of the Anti-Defamation League joined Dan to talk about peace initiatives in the Middle East and the difficulties in bringing the Israel-Hamas war to an end.

The Republic Services trash collectors strike continues into another week after Republic employees voted 93% in favor of continuing the strike. The ongoing dispute that affects 14 cities and towns in Massachusetts is over wages, health insurance and lack of amnesty among other things. Are you a resident of one of the communities being impacted by this strike? How is the ongoing strike adding to public health concerns in your community? Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga joined us to discuss how Gloucester is managing trash pileups.

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 intende

In this 20th hour of the week, Dan wants to hear about your favorite summer memory from when you were a kid.

Singer-Songwriter Justin Timberlake recently revealed he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can cause fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, and more. The announcement comes on the heels of his Forget Tomorrow tour where he faced criticism of his “energy” on stage. Rheumatologist Dr. Alfred Miller joined Dan for a full discussion of what Lyme disease is and its complications.

In a recent Boston Globe article, columnist Joan Vennochi expressed her thoughts on the growing opioid crisis and involuntary commitment for those with drug and alcohol addictions. Although voluntary care is preferred, involuntary, such as a Section 35, may be the only option for law-abiding citizens to live freely without the distraction of those living unhealthily on the streets.

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 Bus

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.

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.

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 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.

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

In this record setting heat, Dan wanted listeners to share their tips on staying cool during a heatwave.Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest weather updates! We can be heard on the IHeartRadio app, in your car, or over your favorite listening device. 

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.

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.