NightSide With Dan Rea

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. What do you think? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are ongoing protests in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s economic state, which is in a state of crisis following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar. Experts say a 40% inflation rate led to public discontent. The country’s crackdown on protests has led to over 500 deaths so far. Will the U.S. intervene? President Trump said while Iran has called for a meeting to negotiate, the U.S. may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. Boston College political science professor Ali Banuazizi, who studies and teaches Iran’s social history and contemporary domestic politics and foreign relations, joined us to discuss the ongoing tensions in Iran!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcel Vernon, the former CEO of the MCCA, was brought in to lead the organization with the goal of prioritizing inclusivity and equity after allegations of racial bias and discrimination publicly surfaced. Marcel resigned from his position just over a year after being on the job. The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion held a public hearing last week, which Marcel testified at, focusing on the MCCA’s efforts to curb issues related to racial discrimination. Marcel stopped by to discuss his year with the MCCA and why he chose to walk away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! With the new year, comes new resolutions with people looking to lose weight…BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online.Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston Recap of the Patriots win over the LA Chargers as the Pats enter the postseason.Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe sports reporter There is growing demand across the country for high schools to prepare students to manage their finances in real life by making personal finance classes a requirement before graduating.Guest: Billy Hensley - Ph.D., President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – a nonprofit focused on financial education How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life’s essentials.Guest: Dr. Doug Coward - Veterinarian and author of “In Healing Both Ends of the Leash”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is the most exotic place you’ve ever visited or the farthest place away from America that you’ve been to? What was it like? Over the holiday break, Dan had the opportunity to visit one of the most exotic places he’d ever been to. Dan shared a little about his trip and wanted to hear about the farthest place you’ve been as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last two weeks, a lot has happened in the world! The U.S. military raided the capital city of Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife, bringing them to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. Since then, there have been many questions over America’s acquisition of Venezuelan oil. Dan shared his thoughts on all that has transpired with Venezuela, and invited listeners to share their thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last two weeks, a lot has happened in the world! The U.S. military raided the capital city of Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife, bringing them to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. Since then, there have been many questions over America’s acquisition of Venezuelan oil. Dan shared his thoughts on all that has transpired with Venezuela and invited listeners to share their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!99 Ways To Die and How To Avoid ThemGuest: Ashely Alker, M.D., M.Sc., is a practicing emergency medicine physician and adjunct professor at George Washington Medical School Bait-and-switch pricing has become one of the top consumer complaints tied to car buying in Massachusetts…The red flags MA buyers often miss, how to protect yourself and which dealer questions consumers should never ask.Guest: Ray Shefska – Co-Founder & CEO of CarEdge How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life’s essentials.Guest: Dr. Doug Coward – Veterinarian and author of “In Healing Both Ends of the Leash” The 250th Anniversary of Henry Knox & the “Noble Train” of Artillery. Knox 250th CANNON SALUTE & BONFIRE CELEBRATION Sunday, January 11 from 3:30 to 5PM at the Blandford FairgroundsGuest: Jonathan Lane - Executive Director of Revolution 250See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday of this week, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot during a confrontation with an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, protests have ensued in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. Dan Rea is back from vacation and spoke about all that has unfolded in Minneapolis and discussed the FBI investigation of this shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!The unsolved murder of Gail Miles…Watertown’s 1st Black police officer.Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Cold Case Files reporter Why do most people fail to keep financial resolutions every year? How to reprogram your money mindset and stop wasting your hard-earned cash!Guest: Dr. Willie Jolley - award-winning speaker and best-selling author - here to discuss his new book, Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better! Homeowner Side Hustle: Americans Turning Backyards Into Big Bucks w/ Tiny-Home or ADU (accessory dwelling unit). Why are so many people interested in Tiny Homes and how are they making money off of them?Guest: Jon Grishpul – Co-CEO of MaxableSpace.com  The approval of the first weight loss pill…FDA approves Wegovy weight loss pill from Novo Nordisk. What to know…Guest: Dr. Richard Siegel - Co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center at Tufts Medical Center & Endocrinologist at Tufts Medicine Weight + Wellness – StonehamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Do you use third party apps when planning a vacation? What tools or services make vacation planning a breeze? Kevin Brasler, an executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook joined Bradley to give general tips for travel planning, dos, and don’ts, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Do you use third party apps when planning a vacation? What tools or services make vacation planning a breeze? Kevin Brasler, an executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook joined Bradley to give general tips for travel planning, dos, and don’ts, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Boston Globe reporter Anjali Huynh joined us this evening to discuss seven new MA laws that are going into effect this year. Some of the laws include new cannabis cafes, new boater safety educational requirements, an update to the state emergency shelter system, data privacy and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide With the number of incidents involving “micromobility” devices such as e-bikes and electric scooters on the rise in Massachusetts, lawmakers are taking action with new legislation. MA Sen. Brendan Crighton is one of the lawmakers leading the charge to regulate micromobility devices and find a balance between safety and people’s varied transportation needs. Do you agree that there is a need for new laws on micromobility devices? Sen. Crighton joined us to discuss this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many calls about vaccines, Bradley brought the topic back for the last hour of the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Have you ever had an experience with a rideshare service that went awry? How about a vacation or trip that went off the rails, and you were out of some money you spent? Bradley shared some travel stories of his own & heard some from the listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Elisabeth Jackson, the president and CEO of Bridge Over Troubled Waters joined Bradley to discuss their organization and how they serve roughly 2,000 homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth each year in Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Massachusetts is experiencing a massive surge in flu cases across the state. Health experts say low vaccination rates and a rapidly spreading influenza A strain are making it an early, intense flu season. Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Have you or your family been rocked by the flu recently? Dr. Shira Doron, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, talked to Bradley about the explosion in flu cases and what you can do to try and avoid it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.