NightSide With Dan Rea

The illegal teacher strikes continue this week for three North Shore communities: Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead. How much progress has been made towards reaching an agreement? While every day the strike continues the unions get fined, it appears the fines have not made a difference. What are your thoughts on illegal striking in Massachusetts? Is tougher action needed in teacher strikes to prevent school year disruptions for students?*The Gloucester Mayor has denied our request to join. All three teachers’ unions have been invited to join the conversation*

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!8:05PM: Dr. Mark Longsjo – Licensed social worker & Program Director at McLean Hospital - 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their conditions worsened around the holidays.8:15PM: Zoya Sattar - USDA Food Safety Specialist - Tools to reduce risk of listeria and foodborne illness during the holidays: How to properly dethaw a turkey, storing leftovers safely & preventing cross contamination.8:30PM: Joshua Coleman - PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Bay Area and senior fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families - How soulmate parenting can lead to parent-child estrangement. What is soulmate parenting? Other types of parenting styles to know about.8:45PM: Julie Bauke - President & Chief Career Strategist, The Bauke Group - Gen Z ditches resumes for TikTok videos to land jobs!

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around the dinner table and converse. What happens though when conversing with your family members or friends takes a sharp turn into the choppy waters of politics, as many are fearful of, especially after this past election? How do you keep political rifts from ruining Thanksgiving? Have you changed your holiday plans this year over politics?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

The offshore wind industry has seen traction in recent years, gaining government backing. While offshore wind is seen by some as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, others take aim with the wind projects, citing environmental concerns; especially after last Summer’s Nantucket wind turbine failure that left debris littered across Nantucket beaches. What are the pros and cons of offshore wind? Dustin Delano of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association and Grant Provost from the New England for Offshore Wind coalition both joined Dan Rea for a discussion. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Charles Ro – Owner of Charles Ro Supply Company has become the Worlds Largest Lionel Dealer and the Number One Train Dealer in America.Ben Noll – Meteorologist with WaPo explained to Dan why the U.S. has gotten so dry, so fast — and what could reverse it?Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast joined Dan to discuss the nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving.Jeffrey Schaffer - RN w/ Outer Cape Health Services checked in with Dan. World AIDS Day, coming up December 1st – The Importance of Screenings & Treatment Options. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

President Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

President Biden and his Administration made a major policy change by lifting a ban on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. This is a game-changer for the Ukraine-Russia war as some are concerned this move could lead to a sea-change in relations with the West. We discussed the potential implications of Biden’s policy change!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Researchers have discovered a new health trend that finds many young adults in their 30s and 40s are experiencing memory problems. According to the Census Bureau, the number of working-age adults reporting “serious difficulty” thinking has climbed by an estimated one million people since the start of the pandemic; a number higher than any other time in the last 15 years. Why now? What do researchers think are contributing factors to young adults suffering memory problems? Dr. Andrew Budson, a Boston University neurologist who specializes in memory disorders joined us to discuss the scary details.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Ted Williams 1946 American League MVP Award and 1958 Silver Slugger Soar to a Combined $800,000 Highlighting 21st Annual Live Auction Event.  David Hunt – President of Hunt Auctions joined Dan Rea.The Grand Kyiv Ballet Returns to Boston, Two Shows Nutcracker & Snow Queen 11/29-11/30 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Alex Stoianov, the founder of The Grand Kyiv Ballet and one of the principal dancers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet checked in with Dan.Inflation hits Thanksgiving dinner: Average cost of food, drinks, decor surges 19% this year!  Bill Dendy – Financial Strategist with Raymond James discussed the prices with Dan.E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots leaves 1 dead and dozens sickened across the US. Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center gave Dan the scary details.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic, Dan asked listeners for their stories of Brushes with Celebrities! We even had a celebrity call in! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Every year it seems that society wants to start celebrating the Christmas season earlier and earlier. Many citizens have started to see Christmas décor pop up in local stores well before Halloween and in some cases before Summer has even ended! How early is too early to start celebrating Christmas? Do you think retailers need to hold off till after Halloween to pull out the Christmas décor? Is “Christmas Creep” about consumerism or comfort?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

An iconic house in Newburyport referred to as the “The Pink House” has been in the midst of a demolition battle between locals and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. What was originally built as a “spite” house in 1925 by a divorcee, has long become a historical icon in the region. The federal agency wants to tear down the home and return the land to its original state and support local wildlife, whereas the Support The Pink House organization is actively working to save it. Rochelle Joseph, President of the Support The Pink House organization joined Dan Rea. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Alex London - Genealogy and local history librarian with the Worcester Public Library who just reunited with an overdue book, 51 years later.Last Comiskey explores the stories and atmosphere surrounding Chicago’s iconic baseball stadium and celebrates the final surprising season of the “Baseball Palace of the World” with author Ken Smoller.“Full House” actor Dave Coulier diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an aggressive blood cancer. What non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is (specifically B cell), what makes it so aggressive, how common it is, what treatment options are and symptoms to look out for? Dr. Jeremy Abramson - Director of the Lymphoma Program, Mass General Hospital Cancer Center joined Dan on this important topic.Bobby’s Books is Winchester’s newest pop-up. Plot twist: It’s run by a second grader, and all the proceeds go to charity. With guests Bobby Atchinson - the second grader at Ambrose Elementary School in Winchester & his Mom Jeanna Atchinson.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

President Joe Biden and President Elect Donald Trump met at the White House after a contentious election season. The two were very cordial where both pledged a smooth transition between administrations. Trump has wasted no time in selecting various cabinet members to fill out his administration. Dan asked listeners for their reactions. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton says the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have these discussions as a party.” Dan asked listeners for their reactions to Rep. Moulton's comments. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

U.S. Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts received backlash over his post-election comments saying the Democratic Party is focusing too much on identity politics. Moulton expressed concerns he has with his daughters’ playing sports against trans athletes, a concern he says a majority of voters can relate to. Moulton said the backlash he received proves his point that “we can’t even have these discussions as a party.” Congressman Seth Moulton joined us to address his comments!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

NightSide News UpdateThursday November 14, 2024 Faust Ruggiero, M.S. - Author of "Road to Recovery" – Fix Your AddictioJeremiah – A Tour Guide on the Freedom Trail's Historic Holiday Strolls starting November 22ndAdam Dumey - Google tech expert answers the question - Buy Now or Wait for Black Friday? Google Reveals Top Trending Gifts for 2024 as Shoppers Gear up For the Busy Holiday Season with Justin Burr - Google tech expertAsk Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? *Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? *Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening* Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!