Nightside With Dan Rea

It’s a Dan Rea favorite 20th Hour topic, and that is your encounters with celebrities out in the “wild”! Where have you unexpectedly run into a celebrity? Listeners told us their tales!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Karen Read’s appeal of a judge’s decision to deny a motion to dismiss two of the three criminal charges against her for the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe, will be heard this November. Read’s attorneys argue they received communication from jurors indicating they agreed to acquit Read of the murder charge and the leaving the scene charge, which constitutes double jeopardy. Attorneys William Kickham and Robert George joined Dan to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Boston City Councilors got into a debate over a resolution offered by Councilor Edward Flynn proposing the Israeli flag be raised at City Hall Plaza on Oct. 7, one year since Hamas’ attack on Israel, to honor the civilian lives lost and Israelis held hostage. The resolution was objected by Councilor Benjamin Weber, who expressed concerns about inflaming passions on both sides. Councilor Ed Flynn and Jeff Robbins, former delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, joined to discuss.*Councilor Weber denied our invitation to join the conversation*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!David Dye – Author & President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders on Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict.John Chisholm – Scientist from New England Aquarium discusses sharks on the North Shore? Several sightings off Ipswich rattle beachgoers, catch researchers off guard.The Hot New Health Trend Right Now Is...Eating Dirt?!? Adrian Hernandez – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist has the yummy details.James O'Brien – Topsfield Fair General Manager .Topsfield Fair ticket scam has organizers, police warning guests about America's oldest fair. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The WBZ NightSide Car Guys, Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein join us to talk all about cars. Do you have a question about your vehicle? Is your car is making a noise that just doesn’t seem right? Larry and Scott discussed the answers to all of your car questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The WBZ NightSide Car Guys, Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined us to talk all about cars. Do you have a question about your vehicle? Is your car is making a noise that just doesn’t seem right? Larry and Scott discussed the answers to all of your car questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

A corrections officer is lucky to be alive after being stabbed 12 times at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center Wednesday night. Five corrections officers in total were attacked in what seemed to be a coordinated attack. The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union says they been pleading with the DOC for quite some time to improve safety for the officers at the maximum-security prison but “it seems to be falling on deaf ears lately.” MA Sen. Peter Durant joined us to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Think you are sick? It may be the nocebo effect. What is the nocebo effect? John Kelley - Professor of psychology at Endicott College has the answer. Richard Sima - neuroscientist turned science journalist who writes the Brain Matters column for The Washington Post says: Be humble. It’s good for learning and your relationships.Nick O’Malley – MassLive writer and Senior Producer on the foods he tried at the Big E Fair!The long-awaited rate cut is here. Here’s what that means for your wallet with Bill Dendy - Financial Strategist with Raymond James. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

America’s largest union, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have decided not to endorse a presidential candidate after internal polling shows a majority of its members support former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. This is the first time since 1996 the Teamsters have chosen not to endorse a presidential candidate. What does this decision reveal?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

 In the wake of the sudden death of MA State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia who died from injuries he suffered during a boxing exercise at the academy, Gov. Healey says she’s committed to finding the underlying cause of what lead to Delgado-Garcia’s death. Why do we not have more info? How could this happen?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In the wake of the sudden death of MA State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia who died from injuries he suffered during a boxing exercise at the academy, Gov. Healey says she’s committed to finding the underlying cause of what lead to Delgado-Garcia’s death. Why do we not have more info? How could this happen?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Dana Gerber – Boston Globe Reporter brought us the story of who is leaving Massachusetts? And why? Here’s what a report reveals.Amy Laramie from the Killington Ski Resort told us about an upcoming event - the Stifel Killington Cup. Rich Allen – Author of Keep Calm and Cope With Grief: 9 Chapters for Managing Fear and Grief When Losing a Parent or Loved One.Chris Van Buskirk – Boston Herald Reporter told us about the Revolution in the air: Massachusetts 250 initiative poised to be economic driver.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Dan returned to the topic for a short time to get more thoughts and reactions. Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In 2023, the U.S. suicide rate reached the highest level ever recorded when 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide. Why is the suicide rate so high? Data suggests that trauma, COVID-19's lasting impact, a broken healthcare system, and rising loneliness play a key part. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we were joined by Nazar Yasin founder of the holistic mental health app Sol, about the importance of mental health and how to tackle this crisis.National Crisis Hotline - 988! (Nine - Eight - Eight.)Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

In 2023, the U.S. suicide rate reached the highest level ever recorded when 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide. Why is the suicide rate so high? Data suggests that trauma, COVID-19's lasting impact, a broken healthcare system, and rising loneliness play a key part. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and we were joined by Nazar Yasin founder of the holistic mental health app Sol, about the importance of mental health and how to tackle this crisis.National Crisis Hotline - 988! (Nine - Eight - Eight.)Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine, and personal injury lawyer with a background in crypto, won the MA U.S. Senate Republican primary and is now going head-to-head with incumbent Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. John Deaton joined us to discuss his campaign, the issues, and took listeners' calls!*Senator Elizabeth Warren denied our invitation to join the conversation*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!700 Cancer Advocates Urge MA Lawmakers to Pass Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill – Gathered on Capitol Hill. With Kate Weissman - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) State Lead Ambassador for Massachusetts.Julia Forbes - U.S. News Sleep Editor on a new survey that reveals worries keeping Americans up at night.Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks. With Umo Callins -Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Well Rooted Health and Nutrition.Where is the rudest city in the US? Boston ranks #6! Jan Goss - Etiquette expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker and runs Show Up Well Consulting joined Dan to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Two months to the day after the first assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life, it appears Trump was the subject of a second assassination attempt, this time while playing golf at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida. Dan discussed all that we know about this second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

A MA State Police recruit died after suffering a medical crisis during a defense tactics training exercise. The trainee, 25-year-old Enrique Delgado-Garcia was critically injured during a boxing exercise, which is a regular part of MA State Police training. Dan asks the question, should this boxing exercise continue to be part of State Police training?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!