Synopsis
NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls North Americas Virtual Back Porch. Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But dont think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional.
Episodes
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Trump Tells Hamas There Will Be “Hell to Pay”! Part 2
05/12/2024 Duration: 41minPresident Elect Donald Trump warned terrorist group Hamas that, "there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East” if the Israeli hostages taken during the Oct. 7th attack in Israel are not released prior to his inauguration on January 20th. A spokesperson for Hamas responded, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for blocking progress toward an agreement.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Trump Tells Hamas There Will Be “Hell to Pay”! Part 1
05/12/2024 Duration: 39minPresident Elect Donald Trump warned terrorist group Hamas that, "there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East” if the Israeli hostages taken during the Oct. 7th attack in Israel are not released prior to his inauguration on January 20th. A spokesperson for Hamas responded, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for blocking progress toward an agreement.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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MA Out-migration
05/12/2024 Duration: 37minPeople moving out of the state of Massachusetts has increased steadily over the last decade, however since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020, the state has seen a surge in out-migration. This latest wave is cause for concern as the majority of those leaving the state are wealthy tax filers and young adults. Economic Research Associate at the Pioneer Institute, Aidan Enright, joined Dan to discuss the data on this ongoing out-migration trend!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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NightSide News Update
05/12/2024 Duration: 39minWe kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Jay Willett – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter brings us what it means to 'split the G' when drinking a pint of Guinness - How Gulping Guinness Became an Online Phenomenon!Cirque Dreams Holidaze: December 6-8 at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre! Aubree Willis – Dancer and Choreographer stopped by!Dr. Trisha Pasricha – Ask a Doctor Columnist for WaPo told Dan fragrances may seem harmless. But the research is raising alarm. Rebecca Webster – Local Salem, NH resident creates Giving Cart To Give Back To Her Community – Donations Go to The Salem Animal Rescue League. (Special thanks to The Eagle Tribune and reporter Jamie Costa for originally reporting this story!) Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Hunter Biden’s Gun Case Dismissed
04/12/2024 Duration: 40minA federal judge formally dismissed Hunter Biden’s federal gun case after President Biden pardoned his son over the weekend. Hunter could have faced up to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors oppose dismissing the case. Should a pardon wipe away an entire federal case as if it never happened?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Stadiums, Ballparks and Sporting Arenas Around the World!
04/12/2024 Duration: 39minHow many ballparks have you visited around the country or around the world? Do you aspire to visit your favorite team’s home turf? Ken Smoller is a travel writer and photographer who has visited nearly 2,400 stadiums, including 700 ballparks in 48 states and 24 countries! Ken stopped by to share his experiences and take your calls on the stadium(s) of your choosing! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Mass & Cass Moves to The Common!
04/12/2024 Duration: 39minThe drug and homeless problem in and around Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard that has been plaguing the area for quite some time has not exactly been solved, despite Mayor Wu’s efforts. The problem appears to have just moved to the Boston Common as neighborhood residents’ express concerns. In a survey of 300 residents done by the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association, 71 percent reported feeling less safe in the area of the Common.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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NightSide News Update
04/12/2024 Duration: 39minWe kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Tips for donating on Giving Tuesday and this holiday season. What to be aware of… With Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for the Better Business Bureau Boston Division.Paul Martino – Founder of RelationshipDevelopment.Org & Author of "The Missing Piece: A Proven Method to Single-Handedly Transform Your Relationship and Create Harmony in Your Home" joined Dan Rea.Dr. Matthew Chalmers – Chiropractor & Healthy Living Expert checked in with Dan to discuss Christmas Movies: Why do some people love them and others hate them?Dr. Deeb Salem - Senior Vice President for Academic Integration at Tufts Medicine joined Dan to discuss the Physician Pathway Act, an innovative and important program that could potentially be a big difference-maker in the primary care physician shortage in Massachusetts.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea W
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President Biden Pardons Son - Part 2
03/12/2024 Duration: 41minPresident Biden broke his public promise that he would not pardon his son Hunter Biden of the federal crimes he committed. Last summer a federal jury convicted Hunter on three federal felony gun charges. President Biden originally told the public, he would abide by the jury’s decision and that, “I will not pardon him". Why did Biden break his promise? What other options did he have and what would you do if you were in the same situation?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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President Biden Pardons Son - Part 1
03/12/2024 Duration: 43minPresident Biden broke his public promise that he would not pardon his son Hunter Biden of the federal crimes he committed. Last summer a federal jury convicted Hunter on three federal felony gun charges. President Biden originally told the public, he would abide by the jury’s decision and that, “I will not pardon him". Why did Biden break his promise? What other options did he have and what would you do if you were in the same situation?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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The Car Industry
03/12/2024 Duration: 38minAs Donald Trump prepares to take office in 2025, what do potential Trump tariffs mean for car buyers? How have electric vehicles changed the auto industry and will the Trump Administration bring Detroit back to its former prominence? Ernie Boch Jr. joined Dan as they discussed what might be ahead for the auto industry in 2025! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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NightSide News Update
03/12/2024 Duration: 39minWe kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Rebecca Gavin - Dana-Farber’s Vice President of Annual, Planned & Institutional Giving discusses Giving Tuesday & Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & the Jimmy Fund are hoping to raise more than $1 million to conquer cancer this Giving Tuesday!Linda Matchan – Boston Globe correspondent - the writer and editor for Globe Santa which is in its 69th year delivering holiday joy to more than 3 million children in 201 communities across the Commonwealth, answering the letters of children and families and delivering toys, books and games to local children!Kathy Butler, Director of Client Care at Home Instead in Waltham, MA says you can be a Santa to A Senior! It's a program that preads holiday cheer to lonely or financially challenged seniors. Billy Busch - founder of the Busch Family Brewing & Distilling Company, is an heir to the iconic Anheuser-Busch legacy & Author of "Famil
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Movie Soundtracks
30/11/2024 Duration: 42minMorgan White Jr. filled in for Dan!Music plays such an important role in movies. It can set the tone, mood, or even the pace of a film. Morgan welcomed Cleo Campbell to talk about the 20 biggest selling movie soundtracks of all time!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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The Winiker Brothers - Part 2
30/11/2024 Duration: 41minMorgan White Jr. filled in for Dan!Bill and Bo Winiker are back! These longtime musicians have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, parties, even the White House! Join the fun as Morgan chats with this dynamic duo!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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The Winiker Brothers - Part 1
30/11/2024 Duration: 40minMorgan White Jr. filled in for Dan!Bill and Bo Winiker are back! These longtime musicians have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, parties, even the White House! Join the fun as Morgan chats with this dynamic duo!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Distinctive Catering
30/11/2024 Duration: 38minMorgan White Jr. filled in for Dan!It’s party season! Perhaps it’s your turn to host the holiday get-together? Who can you trust to deliver all the goods? Morgan welcomed Bob and Donna Jenks from Midway Restaurant to chat about how to host the perfect party!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Men of Action - Part 2
29/11/2024 Duration: 42minMorgan White Jr. fills in for Dan!Continued conversation with award-winning writer, editor, and book doctor, Ed Robertson and his newest book about four classic television series that helped define the TV landscape as we know it today; The Untouchables, Run for Your Life, The Magician and Harry O.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Men of Action - Part 1
29/11/2024 Duration: 42minMorgan White Jr. fills in for Dan!From award-winning writer, editor, and book doctor, Ed Robertson, comes a book about four classic television series that helped define the TV landscape as we know it today. Morgan chatted with Robertson about The Untouchables, Run for Your Life, The Magician and Harry O.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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The Holiday Blues
29/11/2024 Duration: 40minMorgan White Jr. fills in for Dan!The holiday season is in full swing, and for many, that means visiting and partying with family and friends. It’s a joyous time of year, although not for all. Those with a smaller social circle may find themselves isolated or disconnected. Educational psychologist Dr. Ronda Goodale joined Morgan to chat about how to combat those holiday blues.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
29/11/2024 Duration: 37minMorgan White Jr. fills in for Dan!It’s almost time to sit down with your child’s teacher for an update on their progress. Are you asking the right questions? Morgan spoke with Teacher Terri who outlined what you should be asking the educators.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!