Nightside With Dan Rea

The state of Massachusetts is spending about $1 billion a year on emergency shelters throughout the state. The Boston Globe as well as other media outlets, have tried to examine how the state is spending that much money on the shelter system. Unfortunately, all the records that have been publicly requested have most of the pertinent information blacked out. Where is the money used to run emergency shelters in MA going and how is it being distributed? Those are the big questions that remain unanswered…but why?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is calling on federal agencies to investigate actions by Steward Health Care that led to the company’s bankruptcy and proposed hospital closings. NightSide has been breaking down this healthcare “crisis” in the state and Wednesday evening we were joined by U.S. Rep. Trahan to hear how lawmakers are pushing for accountability.The state of Massachusetts is spending about $1 billion a year on emergency shelters throughout the state. The Boston Globe as well as other media outlets, have tried to examine how the state is spending that much money on the shelter system. Unfortunately, all the records that have been publicly requested have most of the pertinent information blacked out. Where is the money used to run emergency shelters in MA going and how is it being distributed? Those are the big questions that remain unanswered…but why?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Boston’s ongoing fight against potholes! with John Hancock – Boston Globe Senior News Room DeveloperTrump keeps dancing as artists get outraged over his use of their songs! with John Rizvi – Lawyer/The Patent ProfessorHow To Stop Second-Guessing Yourself. Retraining Your Brain to make better choices with Dr. Judith Orloff - author of the new book, The Genius of Empathy, a leading Psychiatrist in the field of Empathy and a member of the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical StaffCan The Classroom Make Students Sick? with David Steinman – Consumer Advocate & Investigative Journalist who focuses on environment and healthAsk Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Many streets in Boston have now accommodated cyclists by implementing bike lanes. Are bike lanes really needed on every major roadway in Boston though? As one Boston Globe columnist expressed in a recent piece, “you can be pro-bike and advocate for bike lanes without feeling compelled to cram them onto every imaginable thoroughfare.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The first half of the hour Dan continued his topic on Steward Health Affecting MA...then Dan dove into his next topic on Boston Bike Lanes:Many streets in Boston have now accommodated cyclists by implementing bike lanes. Are bike lanes really needed on every major roadway in Boston though? As one Boston Globe columnist expressed in a recent piece, “you can be pro-bike and advocate for bike lanes without feeling compelled to cram them onto every imaginable thoroughfare.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

The for-profit healthcare system, Steward Health, has gone bankrupt and is trying to sell off their MA hospitals to recoup some of their money. Eight hospitals in MA have been affected by the healthcare “crisis” and thus many citizens are faced with challenging circumstances for healthcare access. John McDonough, professor of the practice of public health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health joined Dan to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

US Airports with the most complaints according to the TSA – Boston’s Logan ranks number 7! With WBZ's Nichole DavisCompanies cracking down on membership sharing. Netflix started the trend, now others like Cosco are following suit! with Marbue Brown Customer Experience Executive & Founder of The Customer Obsession AdvantageShould brands stay apolitical in an election year? with Scott Baradell - Expert on Branding and TrustHow to increase your odds of becoming a ‘SuperAger’ with Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD - Expert in Brain HealthAsk Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Back in June, at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Donald Trump proposed eliminating taxes on tips for hospitality and service workers. This past weekend, also at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed eliminating taxes for service and hospitality workers. Coincidence or not?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Steward Health Care, the company that owns eight hospitals in Massachusetts is $9 billion dollars in debt and filed for bankruptcy back in May. The company has been trying to sell off its hospitals. Despite lining up buyers for six of the MA hospitals, Steward postponed, for the fourth time now, a final sales hearing before a federal judge. Carney Hospital in Boston and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Massachusetts are slotted to close at the end of August. We discussed this healthcare “crisis” in MA.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

First, Dan discussed his trip to Italy and the Amalfi Coast. Then, Dan dove into his first topic...Steward Health Care, the company that owns eight hospitals in Massachusetts is $9 billion dollars in debt and filed for bankruptcy back in May. The company has been trying to sell off its hospitals. Despite lining up buyers for six of the MA hospitals, Steward postponed, for the fourth time now, a final sales hearing before a federal judge. Carney Hospital in Boston and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Massachusetts are slotted to close at the end of August. We discussed this healthcare “crisis” in MA.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! THE BOYS OF RIVERSIDE: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory with author & correspondent for the New York Times Thomas Fuller. World’s Best Bull Riders Return to Manchester, New Hampshire for Fifth Consecutive Season with PBR Unleash The Beast Event at SNHU Arena on Dec. 20-21, with Professional Bull Rider’s Senior Vice President, Robert Simpson.Smokey Bear Turns 80! Wildfire Prevention Experts Celebrate Milestone and Continuing Impact for Longest-Running PSA Campaign in American History. Tracy Danicich VP/Group Campaign Director at the Ad Council checked in!Treating anxiety in children who are stressed about going back to school with Dr. Vince Callahan - Mental Health Expert. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Jack Harte tourist attraction driver for sight seeing trolley in Boston. He brings history to life.Morgan White Jr. filled in for Dan Rea. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Jack Harte tourist attraction driver for sight seeing trolley in Boston.  He brings history to life. Morgan White Jr. filled in for Dan Rea. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

 Matt Hanna is a porch musician serenading Waterton MA.Morgan White Jr. fills in for Dan Rea. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. filled in for Dan Rea.Topher Ellis is a breakfast cereal historian. He joined Morgan to discuss the best part of a "complete" breakfast. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:Whether you’re traveling locally or internationally this summer, it’s important to know how to protect yourself, and your belongings, should you be met with something sinister. Former Newton Police Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker joined Morgan with tips on how not to become a victim.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:With a focus on New England nostalgia, author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman travels around to capture the essence of things both past and present. She’s covered New England’s neon to its candlepin bowling scene. Now, she’s traveled Route 1 and joined Morgan to chat about it!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:His career spans over five decades and you may recall his voice on ABC Radio as their entertainment reporter…He’s Bill Diehl, and he’s still captivating audiences around the globe. He joined Morgan to talk about his secret to career longevity!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:The TV show Little House on the Prairie may have ended in 1983, but actress Alison Arngrim, who played "Nellie Oleson" on the series, is still going strong! "Little House" is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Arngrim joined Morgan to chat about it and how she’s still getting fan mail from "Prairie" fans!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Morgan White Jr. for NightSide:Although a serious disease that requires a round-the-clock commitment, diabetes is thoroughly manageable with the right plan. Morgan welcomed Dr. David Nathan, Director of the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, to discuss how to keep diabetes in check, or avoid it altogether.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!