Nightside With Dan Rea

The Massachusetts Teachers Association is under fire for alleged antisemitic learning materials on the Israel-Hamas war. The MA Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism gathered more than two dozen examples of materials distributed by the MTA that they said were problematic, presenting a one-sided viewpoint that appeared to be Pro-Palestinian in nature. MTA President Max Page was questioned during a special hearing to address the matter, in which he told members, the materials “emerged organically among the union’s members and he did not want to censor individual members.” *The MTA has declined our invitation to join the conversation*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

The Massachusetts Teachers Association is under fire for alleged antisemitic learning materials on the Israel-Hamas war. The MA Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism gathered more than two dozen examples of materials distributed by the MTA that they said were problematic, presenting a one-sided viewpoint that appeared to be Pro-Palestinian in nature. MTA President Max Page was questioned during a special hearing to address the matter, in which he told members, the materials “emerged organically among the union’s members and he did not want to censor individual members.” Attorney Jeff Robbins checked in.*The MTA has declined our invitation to join the conversation*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Mark Schieldrop - AAA Senior Spokesperson checked in to discuss a pedestrian safety crisis that worsens as fatalities rise.Kat O’Sullivan – Author of From Doubt to Do: Navigating Your Pathway to Possibility.John Egan - Content creator and marketer, author of The Stripped-Down Guide to Content Marketing says credit card debt is holding Americans back from estate planning.David C. Olcott - Workplace Expert & and the CEO of Samurai Success explains Gen Z battling with phone anxiety are taking telephobia courses to learn the lost art of a call.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

From snow, to sleet, to rain, to ice….New England has been battered lately with just about everything winter has to offer! Now, an arctic blast has set in with real feel temps around 5 degrees. Plus, power outages and accidents have been reported all over the state. Dan discusses further with callers!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

From snow, to sleet, to rain, to ice….New England has been battered lately with just about everything winter has to offer! Now, an arctic blast has set in with real feel temps around 5 degrees. Plus, power outages and accidents have been reported all over the state. Dan checks in with Accuweather and wants to know how you’re faring?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Elon Musk has been making global headlines as he oversees the Department of Government Efficiency and hunts for wasteful government spending. With the U.S. recently surpassing $36 trillion in debt, will DOGE’s efforts even make a dent? Joining Dan to discuss is Jeffrey Miron, Senior Lecturer and Dir. of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!Guests this hour included:American Revolution Historian John L. Bell sharing the history of George Washington's time in Boston in honor of President's Day.Mass Audubon Raptor Specialist Norman Smith talking about the nesting of snowy owls on Duxbury Beach this winter.Chef Laura Klein, Instructor at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and Owner of Well Seasoned Coaching, talking about egg substitutes we can use in cooking now that the price of eggs has skyrocketed.Joe Dion, Captain of the “Redrum” (and one of the fishermen on “Harpoon Hunters”) talking about what it's like catching Atlantic bluefin tuna using only 10-foot electrified spears. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Crunch, crunch, crunch. Dan asked what’s been eating at you lately!?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

On Valentine’s Day we celebrate our love for one another! Celebrity Photographer and Award-Winning Podcaster Kerry Brett has turned her dating bloopers into a touching book of self-discovery. Her 28-year photography career has included celebrities such as Bill Belichick, Conan O’Brien, Rachael Ray, and more! Brett shared excerpts from “Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

A slew of protesters gathered on Boston Common holding signs which read, “Stop the Coup” and “Stop Elon Musk Now.” Organizers from many different Massachusetts-based organizations expressed concerns over Elon Musk’s appointment to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Dan discussed.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about!Guests this hour included:Local Historian and Lecturer Anthony Sammarco, author of “Valentine’s Day Traditions in Boston,” discussing the history of Valentine's Day.Robert Siciliano, CEO of cybersecurity training company Protect Now, about the "Pig Butchering" scam. Lennart Baardman, Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations at Michigan Ross School of Business, on product freebies vs. discounts and the psychology behind them. Jeff Lenard, National Association of Convenience Stores VP of Media & Strategic Communications, on how consumers feel about losing the penny.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the city will remove a bus lane on Boylston Street in Bay Back, after neighborhood opposition. The mayor is also calling for a "review of what has been installed over the last fifteen years and adjust or redesign what has not been functioning well". Is a reassessment of Boston streets long overdue? What infrastructure changes do you think are most needed in Boston?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Now that it’s officially tax season, are you ready to get your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to answer all your tax related questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Now that it’s officially tax season, are you ready to get your tax filing information in order? Do you have a specific question about a tax deduction or the necessary paperwork you need to complete your tax filing? CPA Mark Misselbeck with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC joined us to answer all your tax related questions!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Endicott College Celebrates Student Hockey Athlete & Stroke Survivor Jack Smiley’s Return to Ice during Senior Day. With Jack Smiley & Coach R.J. Tolan.Carolyn Sharp's "Fire It Up" book event on Feb. 15th at the Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport.Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Feb. 14th. With  Mark Anastasio, Coolidge Corner Theatre Programming Director.Jill Robin Payne – Psychotherapist & Communications Coach and Author of "Bempathy: Simplifying Communication by Looking at the Third Side of the Coin" checked in.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

It appears Trump is making a lot of moves on the international stage. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release all the remaining hostages by this Saturday or “all hell is going to break loose.” In addition, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, in which Putin agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine. This comes after the release of U.S. detainee Mark Fogel was released from Russia and the news of another American being released from Belarus.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

It appears Trump is making a lot of moves on the international stage. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release all the remaining hostages by this Saturday or “all hell is going to break loose.” In addition, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, in which Putin agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine. This comes after the release of U.S. detainee Mark Fogel was released from Russia and the news of another American being released from Belarus.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

In recent years there has been a real push to prepare students for the real world by teaching basic finance such as managing debt and credit cards, saving money, and balancing a budget. While it’s not mandated in Massachusetts that students take a financial literacy class, there are a handful of schools offering it, such as Westwood High School, where the class is mandatory to graduate. Westwood High School Principal Amy Davenport and Financial Literacy Teacher Brianne Mehigan joined Dan to discuss the importance of financial literacy and their program at Westwood High School!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau Boston has warnings on the top Valentine’s Day scams.Bill Dendy – CPA and Financial Strategist with Raymond James discusses President Trump's orders to the Treasury to stop minting pennies because they “literally cost us more than 2 cents”.Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter shares Boston's most romantic spots! Axios Boston has been polling residents on their suggestions. These are the findings!Timothy Spriggs – Energy Worker/Healer explains what is energy healing? A physical discomfort or ailment could be caused by an energy imbalance or blockage. Unlock the Path to Inner Harmony and Healing.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

There is ongoing controversary over the Trump Administration’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). On Trump’s first day in office, he implemented a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance. There have been allegations about some of the USAID spending. Dan broke down the facts and heard your take on how much the U.S. should be involved in foreign aid.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!