NightSide With Dan Rea

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Listeners called in with their game plan now for dining out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Listeners called in with their game plan now for dining out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an unexpected twist, Brian Walshe’s defense team rested its case Thursday morning without ever calling a witness to the stand. During opening statements, defense attorney Larry Tipton told the jury that during the trial you will hear evidence of how an unexplained sudden death does and can happen; the cause of death which Walshe’s defense team are arguing happened to Ana Walshe. As a result of the defense resting, closing arguments are set for Friday morning followed by jury deliberations set to begin Friday afternoon. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy checked in to discuss the case.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! 70th Anniversary of Globe Santa! What the program does each year for thousands of children.Guest: Linda Matchan – Boston Globe correspondent - the writer and editor for Globe Santa Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest hit a big milestone this year making more new matches so far this school year than in the previous 10 years (180 matches)! What makes the program so important.Guest: Connie Askin - CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest American Lung Association Urges Flu Vaccination Following Most Severe Flu Season in Over a DecadeGuest: Dr. David Hill – Pulmonologist, Director of Clinical Research at Waterbury Pulmonary Associates and Volunteer Medical Spokesperson for the American Lung Association CDC drops newborn Hepatitis B recommendation, leaving parents with conflicting guidance…Guest: Charles Hannum, MD, General Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission expect to pass regulations for social consumption of marijuana, this week. This would pave the way for cannabis cafes, and on-site consumption at dispensaries. What are included in the regulations? What type of safety requirements would be implemented?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 Bruins this season. The latest Bruins news.Guest: Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe sportswriter & columnist DEMOLISH YOUR COMFORT ZONES: 6 Unconventional Practices to Crush Your Hidden Limitations.Guest: Art Turock – author & motivational speaker & life coach AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set Record. 122.4 million Americans are projected to leave town over Christmas and New Year’s!Guest: Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson Global whooping cough resurgence after COVID lull may point to need for better vaccinesGuest: Dr. Shira Doron - Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now and then we like to open up the phones to any topic, and topic suggestions. Tune in to hear what folks have to say!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism recently released their final report and recommendations. The commission was created and signed into law by Gov. Healey during the Summer of 2024 to address the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes occurring across the Commonwealth. David Freedman, one of Gov. Healey’s appointees to the Commission joined us to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations that chart a course for combating antisemitism “the Massachusetts Way".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the current housing market trends and the 2026 predictions for mortgage rates and home prices? Lance Morgan, a financial expert and educator stopped by to discuss the current housing market and trends, the various types of mortgages like a 30-year mortgage compared to a 50-year mortgage, what trends he's seeing with Millennials and Gen Z looking to buy their first home or even forgoing home ownership, and more!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 Rise of Digital Parenting: How Remote Work & Screen Time can make an impact on parenting. Also how digital parentings comes into play now in custody battles. Guest: Yonatan Levoritz – Attorney who practices family law Biting cold persists. Another storm arrives Wednesday morning, leaving accumulating snow mainly west of Boston, with the city only seeing rain. Guest: Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist Let’s Rock Cancer! Concert to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Cancer Care Access Program. Night of live music raises funds for community-based cancer care at Dana-Farber on December 12th. Guest: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, who is the Chief Clinical Access Officer at Dana-Farber Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is coming to Manchester, New Hampshire this week at the SNHU Arena Dec. 12-13 at 7:45 p.m! Guest: Bob Mitchell – Pro bull rider participating in the event  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan asked listeners if they feel the Trump Administrations handling of the Venezuela boats is a good thing, or a bad thing. Be sure to check in with Nightside every night from 8 until midnight for guaranteed human discussions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, one-third of 500 voters surveyed said they considered leaving Massachusetts in the last year. Residents cited inflation, cost of living, health care costs, housing affordability, and taxes as their highest concerns. Dave Paleologos, Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, explained the results of this survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Senator Nick Collins continue to butt heads over Wu’s tax shift plan, which would shift the property tax burden from homeowners to commercial property owners. With residential property taxes expected to rise 13% next month, Wu is urging approval from Beacon Hill. Senator Collins outlines that Wu’s plan will burden the city’s economy by putting an increased strain on commercial developers who are already struggling to fill office spaces. Senator Collins checked in with Dan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! This year, the market is flooded with new A.I. toys, and some of them may not be appropriate for all ages! U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s 40th Trouble in Toyland report.Guest:  Rory Erlich, New Economy Campaign Associate with the Public Interest Research With the holidays in full swing, so are the light decorations, candles, and ovens!  The Red Cross responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months.Guest:   Jeff Hall, Regional Communications & Marketing Program Manager for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts If you haven’t bought that Christmas Tree yet, Dave Morin has tips to pick out the best tree – If you’ve already got the tree up, learn about proper indoor care so it lasts throughout the new year!Guest:   Dave Morin, Past President and Association Communications for the Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association ‘Tis the season to make everything merry and BRIGHT!  We all love seeing those holiday lights, but how much will it cost you this season?Guest:   Kate Peters, Director of Residential Energy Efficiency for Eversource  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and have fun! This week Dan asked everyone what their go-to comfort food is.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Archdiocese of Boston responds to Saint Susanna's Parish in Dedham and their nativity scene that is displaying an "ICE was here" sign, condemning the display. The archdiocese says St. Susanna's "neither requested nor received permission from the archdiocese to depart from this canonical norm or to place a politically divisive display outside the church. The display should be removed, and the manger restored to its proper sacred purpose.” Dan discussed the latest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record low cold temperatures hit many places across New England on Friday, making it the coldest Dec. 5th morning in nearly a century for some spots as the region woke up to frigid temperatures about 20 to 30 degrees below normal. We discussed cold weather trends and Friday's record lows as well as asking the listeners how they're faring and adjusting to the temperature.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!   In this episode we chatted with:   Brian Early, author of "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago" and podcaster who specializes in the history of Christmas - his podcast has been the #1 Christmas podcast for 10 years running! Early chatted about surprising Christmas traditions from the past and how they differ from today’s traditions.   Gayle Petrillo, burn survivor and author of the book "Becoming Visible: Overcoming Trauma-Based Fears, Phobias and Self-Doubt." Discussion about holiday hazards and holiday safety. How festive celebrations can quickly turn into emergencies when you have crowded kitchens, hot liquids or kids running everywhere. Simple precautions that dramatically reduce accidents.   Business Strategist Suzanne Castle on how new data reveals small businesses are struggling. What's driving this increase in small business job losses and bankruptcies?   Allen Smith, General Manager of the South Shore Plaza. Simon malls has teamed up with Cradles to Crayons to help local kids this holiday season.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.