Nightside With Dan Rea

We kicked off the show with our NightSide news hour that features current news stories that we think you should know about!Presidential Debate Preview/Commentary with Jon Keller – Political Analyst for WBZ TV. WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Leigh Richardson - Brain Health Coach and Consultant, PhD – Founder of the Brain Performance Center says your food may dictate your mood - How important is limiting our sugar and carb intake to maintaining good mental health?Critiquing Boston Accents – What Real Bostonians Think About Accent Portrayals in Movies & TV with Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe and capturing the world’s attention in her high-profile murder trial, is speaking out in a rare interview with ABC. We discussed and heard listeners' thoughts.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe and capturing the world’s attention in her high-profile murder trial, is speaking out in a rare interview with ABC. Criminal defense attorneys William Kickham and Robert George joined Gary to discuss Read’s interview and case. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Sportswriter, producer, and editor Jackson Tolliver joined Gary to discuss the Red Sox, Head Coach Jerod Mayo leading the Patriots this upcoming season, predictions for the Bruins 2024-2025 season and more!Then, The Boston Film Festival is coming up this month! The festival will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a festival-record six world premieres! Host Gary Tanguay is featured in one of the festival’s feature films, Any Day Now. Joining Gary to discuss the festival and films was Boston Film Festival Executive Director Robin Dawson and Director of Any Day Now, Eric Aronson.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:What does Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ tax plan look like and how might it impact you? Harris proposed increasing the long-term capital gains tax rate to 28% for wealthy Americans, expanding the small business tax credit tenfold from $5K to $50K, and expanding the child tax credit to provide up to $6,000 in tax relief during the first year of a child’s life. Tax saving expert and CEO at Decision Financial Services, Monika Hengesbach joined Gary to discuss. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Thursday marked the start of the 2024 NFL season! The New England Patriots will take the field for their first regular season game this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head Coach Jerod Mayo makes his coaching debut with Jacoby Brisset as the team’s starting quarterback. What’s your prediction for the Pats NFL season? Boston Globe sports reporter Nicole Yang joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:The debut novel, The Truth About Horses tells the story of 14-year-old Reese Tucker who along with her parents raise and train horses. Every year, the Tuckers dream of running a horse in the Black Elk, a race that, if won, could turn their fortunes around. Author Christy Cashman joined Gary to discuss this story that’s filled with tragedy and triumph!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man is a three-part thriller on National Geographic that explores the investigation into the rise and fall of a provocative French serial killer expert, Stéphane Bourgoin. Emmy nominated filmmaker Ben Selkow directed the film and joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:The MCAS, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, is a statewide standards-based assessment program that evaluates public school students. The state requires high school students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate. MA Ballot Question 2 proposes we get rid of the MCAS passing score requirement to graduate. Would you vote Yes or No on MA Ballot Question 2? Deb McCarthy of the Vote Yes on 2 campaign joined us to discuss. The MA Dept. of Education did not respond to our request to join.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Gary has a few thoughts on the political side of things. For example, is Alexa biased? How will the debate shake out? WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience is a documentary that showcases Grateful Dead and Dead & Company drummer Mickey Hart and his “sonic journey” exploring the deep connection between rhythm and sports. Hart created the original score for the film that plays alongside exclusive stories and insight from elite athletes. Rhythm Masters’ Director Torey Champagne joined Gary to discuss “how music and sports unite us all.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:With the 2024 Paris Olympics behind us, we look back at the best and worst moments from the games. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angelos, California in 2028. John Powers, a journalist, and correspondent for the Boston Globe, covered the Olympics and joined Gary to discuss both the Paris Olympics and looking ahead to the 2028 L.A. Olympics.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Jimmy Rodwell spent the last 43 years in prison for a crime he argues he did not commit. Rodwell was convicted for the 1978 Somerville murder of Louis Rose Jr. on the word of a career informant. Writer and author Casey Sherman has been covering the case and joined Gary to discuss the details on how Rodwell is still fighting to overturn what he says is a “wrongful conviction”!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:With another Presidential debate on the way, Gary wants to know what you think of the debate format? Should there be an audience? Should the mics be off when it's not the candidate's turn to speak? WBZ NewsRadio will carry "The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race For The White House" live from Philadelphia on Tuesday Sept 10th at 9pm. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Tuesday marked 9 weeks until Election Day 2024 and political campaigns, the Trump/Vance ticket, and the Harris/Walz ticket are picking up the pace! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in their 1st and possibly only presidential debate next week. Sam Mettler, political junkie, Emmy Award winning producer, writer and comedian joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Chris Bauer is an accomplished American actor known for his television work in True Blood, The Wire, Survivor’s Remorse, and For All Mankind to name a few. Chris joined Gary to discuss his successful career and past and present projects!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Where do we stand in Massachusetts with the current EEE threat?Samantha Gross of the Boston Globe joined on how voter turnout was in the Bay State's primary election.Then, Boston College upsets Florida State University! Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Most of us strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with others, but sometimes we unintentionally fall short. There are 6 common phrases you may not realize are condescending, and to straighten it all out is seasoned psychotherapist Dr. Elisabeth Crain! 

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Have you had a chance to check out this crime comedy drama television series? The Righteous Gemstones follows a televangelist family with a reputation of deviance and greed alongside their charitable work. Hollywood screenwriter and producer Chris Pappas chatted with Gary about this comedic gem.

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:It’s almost time to vote for a new president, so what better time to take a look at our past ones?! What makes for a great leader and which presidents were exactly that? Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, talked with Gary about some of our outstanding presidents.