Nightside With Dan Rea

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!World Lung Cancer Day is coming up (8/1), and only 6% of Americans eligible for screenings actually get them. Dr. Efren Flores - thoracic radiologist at Mass General Hospital joined Dan to discuss.Boneless Chicken Wings Can Have Bones After All, Ohio Supreme Court Rules! John Rizvi – The Patent Professor and Dan review this ruling.Survey: 70% of parents say back-to-school shopping is too expensive! Bill Dendy – Financial Strategist looked at the expenses. New England athletes as they go for gold in the Paris Olympics! More than 40 athletes with local roots or college ties will vie for glory in this year’s Games. Amin Touri Boston Globe Multiplatform Editor and Web Producer checked in! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

For the last couple of months now, Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. The race has changed now that President Biden has dropped out and VP Kamala Harris has moved up, running to be the Democratic presidential nominee. Dan heard from listeners on who they would vote for in this moment in time.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

It’s coming up on almost a year since MA Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency existed in the Commonwealth because of the influx of migrants. The migrant crisis has put a serious financial strain on the state’s budget. Taxpayers in Massachusetts have spent more than $1 billion to date on the emergency shelter system. Dan discussed a new report that has come out from the Center for Immigration Studies, which believes costs will only continue to go up if lawmakers “don’t do something to address the problem.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

It’s coming up on almost a year since MA Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency existed in the Commonwealth because of the influx of migrants. The migrant crisis has put a serious financial strain on the state’s budget. Taxpayers in Massachusetts have spent more than $1 billion to date on the emergency shelter system. Dan discussed a new report that has come out from the Center for Immigration Studies, which believes costs will only continue to go up if lawmakers “don’t do something to address the problem.” In this hour, Dan was joined by Rep. Paul Frost.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!Steph Lewis – President & CEO of The Base - a nonprofit that creates new pathways to success for Urban Youth joins Dan to discuss The BASE holding its annual marquee event - National Urban Sports Classic (NUSC) – in Boston next week, from July 31 through August 3!.Attorney Aaron Katz rescued a puppy from St. Lucia. Now, he’s suing to challenge a ban on dogs entering the U.S.The Disciplined Listening Method: How a Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation with Certified Forensic Interviewer, with Michael Reddington.And, Accuweather forecaster John Feerick hah good news for weekend weather.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza, gathered outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. to protest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The protesters were heard calling for Netanyahu’s arrest, lowered American flags and burned them, then proceeded to raise smaller Palestinian flags in their place. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the “despicable” actions of the protesters, calling them “unpatriotic” and filled with “dangerous hate fueled rhetoric.” We broke down what occurred there in D.C.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza, gathered outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. to protest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The protesters were heard calling for Netanyahu’s arrest, lowered American flags and burned them, then proceeded to raise smaller Palestinian flags in their place. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the “despicable” actions of the protesters, calling them “unpatriotic” and filled with “dangerous hate fueled rhetoric.” We broke down what occurred there in D.C.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Larry Calderone, President of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association checked in to discuss the chronic understaffing that Boston Police have been dealing with. The police department is down hundreds of officers from where they should be.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Poll: 73% of us are stressed over the election. The presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of Americans.  Leigh Richardson – Brain Health Coach & Consultant, PhD. Licensed professor counselor and founder of The Brain Performance Center looks at the numbers. The Five-Finger Discount: Shoplifting skyrockets by 24% across US even as most other crimes fall to pre-pandemic levels. Criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen checked in with Dan.2024 Boston Walk for Apraxia with Justin Greene, whom has Apraxia and is a speaker at this year’s Walk.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio! 

After President Biden’s full endorsement of Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, the big question remains who will be Harris’ running mate? Who would be your pick and how do you think the Democratic ticket compares to the GOP ticket? Emmy Award winning producer, writer and comedian, Sam Mettler, joined Gary to discussAsk Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

After President Biden’s full endorsement of Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, the big question remains who will be Harris’ running mate? Who would be your pick and how do you think the Democratic ticket compares to the GOP ticket? Presidential historian Talmage Boston joined Gary to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

What is it that drives American voters? What are the key things voters look for in a presidential candidate? Why do citizens vote the way they do? Pollster David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center joined Gary to share what he finds when conducting statewide and national political polls.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his first speech after announcing he is stepping away from the presidential race. Biden discussed “what lies ahead” as he plans to finish out his term as president.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her position after growing backlash over the security at the PA Trump rally where there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. President Biden acknowledged the resignation by making a statement saying, “Jill and I are grateful to Director Kim Cheatle for her decades of public service. She has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United States Secret Service.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her position after growing backlash over the security at the PA Trump rally where there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. President Biden acknowledged the resignation by making a statement saying, “Jill and I are grateful to Director Kim Cheatle for her decades of public service. She has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United States Secret Service.”Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her position after growing backlash over the security at the PA Trump rally where there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. President Biden acknowledged the resignation by making a statement saying, “Jill and I are grateful to Director Kim Cheatle for her decades of public service. She has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United States Secret Service.”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!Cathy Zemaitis, NEADS Chief Development and Programs Officer says NEADS Is Looking To Change Service Dog Culture – Focusing on Their Red Vest Training Program.Rachael Jones, MSN, APRN, FNP and VP, Clinical Client Strategy at WIN – a family-building and family support company shares the shocking true story of a man with a 1000 kids! A new Netflix Documentary shared this story of what you need to know about sperm donations…Michael Fleischer - author of "The 7 Figure Freelancer"  answers the question  "Is Remote Work Dying Out?"And, Dr. Bobby Corrigan, a renowned rodentologist – drafted Boston’s action plan on getting rid of rats.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

A lot of questions remain about how a shooter was able to get so close to almost killing former President Donald Trump. Monday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced heated questioning at the House Oversight Committee's hearing on the agency's missteps in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in PA. Numerous lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for Cheatle’s resignation. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe, will go on trial for a second time following a mistrial. Judge Beverly Cannone has set a trial date of January 27, 2025. This comes as the defense continues to push for two of the three charges against Read to be dropped. Do you think a second trial should move ahead? How difficult is it going to be to find another impartial jury?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe, will go on trial for a second time following a mistrial. Judge Beverly Cannone has set a trial date of January 27, 2025. This comes as the defense continues to push for two of the three charges against Read to be dropped. Do you think a second trial should move ahead? How difficult is it going to be to find another impartial jury?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!