Nightside With Dan Rea

Monday is Memorial Day, a day where we highlight and honor the people who died while serving our country. Pay tribute to your military hero this evening on NightSide.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The unofficial start of Summer is upon us as we head into Memorial Day weekend. It appears the weather will be on our side and beautiful for the long weekend. Are you heading away for the weekend? Where are you going? What festivities will you take part in this weekend?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

During a question-and-answer session after delivering a speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley revealed that she will be voting for Donald Trump for president. Trump told the press after a rally in the Bronx that he thinks Haley will be part of his team in some form if he wins the election. Do you think Haley voting for Trump will affect the Biden campaign?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We begin the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Tom Furrier – owner of Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington says for $35,000, you could own the Boston area’s last remaining typewriter shop. Chris Carosa – Hamburger Historian & Author on the Evolution of the Hamburger in America – How it became an American icon, and How to grill the ultimate burger!Memorial Day Traffic! Best times to travel and what areas to avoid with Dan Mazella – Director of Traffic Operators for TTWN Boston & Traffic Reporter.And John Chisholm - adjunct scientist at the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life -Shark Activity Reported After Animals Bitten, Warns New England Aquarium – Tips for what to expect with shark activity as we head into the warmer months.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The trial involving Karen Read, who is accused of killing her then boyfriend John O’Keefe is in its third week of trial. There have been nearly 40 witnesses who have testified, making it what Dan calls a “confusing” trial. The defense claims Read is being framed while the prosecution is trying to prove she hit O’Keefe with her car and left him in the cold to die. Dan wants to know, will a confusing case lead to an acquittal?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The trial involving Karen Read, who is accused of killing her then boyfriend John O’Keefe is in its third week of trial. There have been nearly 40 witnesses who have testified, making it what Dan calls a “confusing” trial. The defense claims Read is being framed while the prosecution is trying to prove she hit O’Keefe with her car and left him in the cold to die. Dan wants to know, will a confusing case lead to an acquittal?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The trial involving Karen Read, who is accused of killing her then boyfriend John O’Keefe is in its third week of trial. There have been nearly 40 witnesses who have testified, making it what Dan calls a “confusing” trial. The defense claims Read is being framed while the prosecution is trying to prove she hit O’Keefe with her car and left him in the cold to die. Dan wants to know, will a confusing case lead to an acquittal?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

During a question-and-answer session after delivering a speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley revealed that she will be voting for Donald Trump for president. On Thursday, Trump told the press after a rally in the Bronx, that he thinks Haley will be part of his team in some form if he wins the election. Do you think Haley voting for Trump will affect the Biden campaign?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Boston’s Broken Liquor License System Driving Chefs From The City with Diti Kohli, Boston Globe ReporterTrying to catch up on lost sleep? It may not help with sleep deprivation. Richard Sima, Neuroscientist & WaPo Columnist joined Dan Rea.Sgt. Betsy Smith (Retired) – Spokesperson from the National Police Assoc. on a survey that says eighty-percent of retail workers are “scared every day” as they clock in for work, and 72% have experienced incidents in which staff couldn’t respond to a threat because their store was understaffed. Matt Rosen of Allata discussed a new survey that finds Americans are divided on whether AI will make things better or worse.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

More towns move to reject the MBTA Communities Act that requires 177 cities and towns served by or located not more than half a mile from the T to zone for more multifamily housing. So far, just 60 of those communities have complied. Should MBTA communities comply with or reject the law’s zoning requirements? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

More towns move to reject the MBTA Communities Act that requires 177 cities and towns served by or located not more than half a mile from the T to zone for more multifamily housing. So far, just 60 of those communities have complied. Should MBTA communities comply with or reject the law’s zoning requirements? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

According to a poll conducted by Advantage, Inc for the MA Fiscal Alliance, 60 % of the MA residents polled do not want increased taxes or fees here in the Bay State. As it is, costs appear to be at an all-time high, take the housing market for example, where the average cost of a house in the Greater Boston area is $950k. What does the future of the MA economy look like? Jim Eltringham of Advantage Inc, who conducted the poll, joined Dan to discuss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!What’s behind this intense heat in May? With Boston Globe Meteorologist Ken Mahan.The typical house in MA now costs $950,000 with Jared Wilk – President of the Greater Boston Assoc. of Realtors.How to find hidden cameras in an Airbnb, according to Joe LaSorsa - founder and president of LaSorsa and Associates, a security consultancy firm that specializes in corporate counterespionage.Attorney Phil Tracy with an update on the Karen Read Trial.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The U.S. State Department issued condolences to Iran for the loss of their President who died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Was this a good idea? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, as well as three Hamas leaders, over actions taken during the Israel-Hamas war. A panel is currently in the process of assessing whether to issue those warrants. Do you think Israel is guilty of genocide? Dr. Jack Porter, a self-described progressive Democrat says, “No” and joined us on NightSide to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The Massachusetts Republican Party is becoming more competitive. Christopher Lauzon is a lifelong Cape Codder who is running for the Cape and Islands Senate seat, challenging incumbent Julian Cyr. Lauzon joined Dan to discuss the many MA based topics he is ready to tackle if elected senator. Sen. Cyr declined our invitation to join this evening.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch joined Dan to discuss Congressman William Delahunt and Karen & Rob Hale to be Honored at 2024 Adams Presidential Center Gala. Christina Gravina – Founder & CEO of Bridging Independent Living Together – Highlighting a Non-Profit organization devoted to enriching the lives of people with disabilities.Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson discusses Put Driving Safety on The Table for Older Americans Month - & Memorial Day Weekend Travel.Jodi O’Donnell-Ames – Founder of Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit dedicated to supporting the children of those with ALS - & Book: Hope Givers: Conversations and Stories of Hope.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

If you were to guess, where do you think a majority of young voters fall politically? Popular opinion might have you guessing a majority of Gen-Zers are Democratic. However that is not true. According to a Gallup poll, while a good chunk of 18–29-year-olds, 47% of them, do identify as Democratic, 39% identify as Republican, and 12% Independent so they are quite nuanced.

If you were to guess, where do you think a majority of young voters fall politically? Popular opinion might have you guessing a majority of Gen-Zers are Democratic. However that is not true. According to a Gallup poll, while a good chunk of 18–29-year-olds, 47% of them, do identify as Democratic, 39% identify as Republican, and 12% Independent so they are quite nuanced.

Even with inflation cooling, Massachusetts has seen a surge in grocery prices, rising faster than most of the country. Why? While there are several factors, high transportation and energy costs combined with too much supermarket competition are driving forces in plaguing the Bay State with high grocery bills. How much are you paying for groceries? Have you had to cut back?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio