NightSide with Dan Rea

NightSide with Dan Rea

Dan is Rea is the host of NightSide on WBZ News Radio1030 every weeknight from 8:00pm to midnight.Full Bio

Bring It! Part 2

Bring It! Part 1

Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to debate each other in two presidential debates. The first will be on June 27th on CNN, followed by a second debate on September 10th on ABC. Trump took to Truth Social this morning saying he “strongly recommends more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue.” Will you tune into the debates? How many should there be?


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What It Takes to Live Comfortably in MA

A new study done by SmartAsset, found that Massachusetts is the most expensive state to live comfortably in. Maintaining a comfortable lifestyle follows the 50/30/20 budget rule, meaning 50 percent of your income goes towards basic needs like food and housing, 30 percent towards wants, and 20 percent towards savings. What is the amount of money a single working adult needs to make to live comfortably in MA? How about a family of four? Dan went over the findings.

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NightSide News Update

We started with Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby, A cynical Washington Post tells Biden: Nothing matters more than beating Trump.

Next, Dr. Alex del Carmen, a Criminologist on a poll that says 67% of students at top universities call antisemitism a problem.

Lygia Soares, Founder and Executive Director of the Merrimac Heights Academy discussed their Decade Of Excellence Reaching New Heights Gala with MC Jimmy Tingle.

And, Ray Higdon, an expert on employment engagement on a Gallup Poll that says only about 1 in 8 workers describe themselves as fully engaged in their jobs.

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Assessing MA’s Right to Shelter Law - Part 3

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not? 

And, Dan introduced an additional topic: Former President Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified against his former boss. How do you think it went? 

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Assessing MA’s Right to Shelter Law - Part 2

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not?

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Assessing MA’s Right to Shelter Law - Part 1

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not? State Sen. Peter Durant joined us to discuss.


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NightSide News Update

We started the night with Robert "Bobby" Readon, Firefighter from the Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Department tells us about Firefighters Fighting Cancer With Comedy as they compete to be New England’s Funniest.

WBZ AccuWeather's Brian Thompson joined Dan to talk about the warm weather, and if we'll have more above average days.

And, Wall Street legend Patricia Walsh Chadwick recounts how she clawed her way up to success in a male-dominated world, starting from the bottom at age 17 after being forced out of her home, a religious cult! 

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Michael Cohen Takes The Stand - Part 2

former Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, took the stand in the hush money trial. Cohen is the prosecution’s star witness, as he is the individual who allegedly paid Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair she had with Trump, who stands charged with falsifying business records to reimburse Cohen. We discussed what unfolded in court!

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Michael Cohen Takes The Stand - Part 1

Former Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, took the stand in the hush money trial. Cohen is the prosecution’s star witness, as he is the individual who allegedly paid Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair she had with Trump, who stands charged with falsifying business records to reimburse Cohen. We discussed what unfolded in court!


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