NightSide With Dan Rea

It was two years ago today that the terror attacks against Israelis occurred in which Hamas and other militant groups killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Today, peace talks continue between the two warring groups with President Trump’s Administration facilitating. We are now past the original 72-hour deadline that Trump gave Hamas to accept the deal…Will we see an agreement reached anytime soon as Hamas appears to be stalling? 

It was two years ago today that the terror attacks against Israelis occurred in which Hamas and other militant groups killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Today, peace talks continue between the two warring groups with President Trump’s Administration facilitating. We are now past the original 72-hour deadline that Trump gave Hamas to accept the deal…Will we see an agreement reached anytime soon as Hamas appears to be stalling? Former US Delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, attorney Jeff Robbins joined us to mark the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th terror attacks.

Two Boston City Councilors, Councilor Liz Breadon, and Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune are pushing for government run grocery stores in Boston to address food insecurity, especially in areas of Boston considered a "food desert" with a lack of grocery options. How would the program work? Who can apply for or access the grocery stores if approved and would this open up job opportunities for people in Boston? We discussed all the details with Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon!

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Project Smile & Suits For Smiles. What does this organization do in giving back to not only kids but men in need as they reenter the workforce. -Upcoming annual fundraiser, United in Fashion, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston–Milford Guest: Catherine Pisacane - founder of Project Smile and Suits and Smiles A pilot shortage threatens to derail air travel across the globe. This coupled with the ongoing gov’t shutdown affecting travel. Guest: Patrick Arnzen - former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, a multi-location flight training organization The history of criminal profiling. THE MONSTERS WE MAKE: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling Guest: Rachel Corbett – Author/writer – writes features for NY Magazine Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday. What does that say about the Pats team moving ahead? Do you have hope for a good playoff run? Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe Sports reporter

A visiting Harvard Law Professor was arrested for allegedly firing a pellet rifle outside a Brookline synagogue where congregants were marking the start of Yom Kippur. Carlos Portugal Gouvêa told police he was “hunting for rats” and not aware he lived next to a synagogue or that it was a religious holiday. While leaders at the synagogue say there is no reason to believe this was an antisemitic event, doesn't it seem common sense that you probably shouldn’t "hunt rats" openly with a BB gun without knowing your surroundings? Do you have a similar example where someone had a lack of common sense, where you would assume they knew better?

Over the weekend South End residents described seeing a large crowd of nearly 100 people involved in what appeared to be a chaotic scene on Mass Ave and Tremont St. Boston police say the group of people threw fireworks, traffic cones, poles, and other objects at cruisers during a “large-scale vehicle takeover" where a police cruiser was set on fire. A similar incident occurred in Randolph, MA just an hour earlier. Are the two incidents connected? What spurred the vehicle takeover? Some point to a growing nationwide trend.

Over the weekend South End residents described seeing a large crowd of nearly 100 people involved in what appeared to be a chaotic scene on Mass Ave and Tremont St. Boston police say the group of people threw fireworks, traffic cones, poles, and other objects at cruisers during a “large-scale vehicle takeover" where a police cruiser was set on fire. A similar incident occurred in Randolph, MA just an hour earlier. Are the two incidents connected? What spurred the vehicle takeover? Some point to a growing nationwide trend. Larry Calderone, President of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association checked in to discuss.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Last one-room schoolhouse in Massachusetts is mostly empty on Cuttyhunk Island, and it can’t be closed. Guest: Dr. Margaret Frieswyk – school district’s superintendent and sole employee of Cuttyhunk Island From Phones to Power Tools, Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries. It’s National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11th. Guest: Tom Lyons, Director of Communications at National Fire Protection Association 1 in 8 Women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in their lifetime…October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boston-based Find The Cause Breast Cancer Foundation is unique in its mission, which is to fund scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and to educate the public on prevention.  Guest: Dr. David Sher - Director of the Research Consortium at Find The Cause Breast Cancer FoundationIs it time to move motorized vehicles out of bike lanes? Guest: Paul Basken – Writer & Journalist

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSideBradley shared a story this evening of an experience he had while at a ballpark that ruined his time. We asked the audience in 20th hour style fashion, what experiences you’ve had that ruined your time at a restaurant, movie theatre, concert, etc. Whether it’s people talking in the movie theatre, an extremely loud restaurant you can’t have a conversation at, whatever it is, we want to hear from you!

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSideWhile we’re in the month of October, what better time than now to talk about horror and Halloween movies! Bradley mentioned his favorite horror film and asked listeners what their favorite horror or Halloween movie is and why.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSideHave you ever asked yourself why you love music so much? What’s the science behind that? Why do different people like different types of music? Music has a way of emitting emotions in us that is sometimes unexplainable. Dr. Robert Zatorre, a neuroscientist and expert of musical cognition and its brain mechanisms, joined us to answer these questions and explain how we get from perception of sound patterns to pleasurable responses.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSideWhile we’re in the month of October, what better time than now to talk about horror and Halloween movies! Bradley mentioned his favorite horror film and asked listeners what their favorite horror or Halloween movie is and why.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSideThe e-bike and motorized scooter debate has been raging in Boston as we continue to see more e-bike and scooter related accidents. Residents have been complaining about the lawless behavior happening in bike lanes, on sideways and on the roadways at the hands of these motorized bikes and scooters. Do motorized vehicles belong in bike lanes?

There's always next  year, as the Red Sox lost to the Yankees 0-4. Dan started to discussed it, opening the phones to other topics as well, but fans called in to talk baseball.

The latest government report shows common cold infections this month are at the highest level since 2022. Roughly 31% of weekly tests are coming back positive for rhinovirus and enterovirus. Doctors say this signals a rough cold and flu season ahead.

The latest government report shows common cold infections this month are at the highest level since 2022. Roughly 31% of weekly tests are coming back positive for rhinovirus and enterovirus. Doctors say this signals a rough cold and flu season ahead. Infectious Disease Dr. Shira Doron of Tufts Medical Center checked in to talk about how to best stay protected this Fall against not only the common cold but the Flu, Covid, RSV and more!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Combat Boots to Campus Blues: Veterans’ Struggle for Belonging in Civilian Life. Challenges they face with integrating into civilian life. & What's needed to help them? Guest: Glenn Baker – Veteran, recording artist & Patriot Fall is the best time to check out New Hampshire’s covered bridges. Here are some fascinating facts from the state’s expert on the subject! Guest: Kim Varney Chandler - University of New Hampshire graduate and a full-time high school counselor who spent countless hours researching and visiting the state’s covered bridges & wrote a book about them: Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Boston Rare Coin Treasure Hunt Oct. 7-11! - Stack’s Bowers Galleries Will Celebrate 90 Years of Rare Coin Auctions with a Free Treasure Hunt Featuring Rare Coin and Currency Prizes Valued Over $40,000! Guest: Mark Schimel - Stack's Bowers Director of East Coast Retail Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shames 'Fat Troops' and generals  and reveals new military weight requirements  Guest: Brian Maddocks - Retired Air Force Major - For over 20 years, he was an elite Air Force pilot flying the most technologically advanced fighter jets on the planet.

This podcast date begins year 19 of NightSide! Dan invited callers to chime in with what they like, what they don't like and guest/topic suggestions for future shows!

Due to the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass a short-term funding bill, the federal government shut down starting just after midnight Wednesday. How might the shutdown impact everyday people, not just federal workers? What does this mean for travel/flights, social security payments, national park visits, or USPS mail delivery? Are you at all worried about delays or disruptions to your everyday life? Kurt Couchman, from the group Americans for Prosperity joined Dan to discuss.

Due to President Trump’s sweeping federal cuts to medical research, many colleges and universities are faced with financial uncertainty. Why does the government want to make cuts to medical/science research? How worried are you about delays in potentially lifesaving research? UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael F. Collins joined us on NightSide to discuss.