NightSide With Dan Rea

Do you think you’re burnt out? Do you feel like you’re in constant work mode taking on more stress? Amy Leneker is a former corporate executive turned motivational speaker and author who after over 100 stress-induced panic attacks in 3 months left her job, shifted her focus and life, and now helps others break the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Amy joined us to help you stop stress in its tracks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Walshe, the husband of the late Ana Walshe, is on trial for the murder of his wife, who was last seen on New Years Day three years ago. Brian has three charges against him, two of which he pleaded guilty to Tuesday prior to jury selection. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy stopped by to discuss the charges and trial!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue (Mass & Cass) is an area in Boston that has long attracted a large number of people struggling with homelessness and drug addiction. It’s remained an ongoing challenge for local leaders for years. What's the best strategy for cleaning up Mass and Cass? MA Sen. Nick Collins has introduced a bill, An Act Relative to Life-Saving Treatment (S.1042) in hopes of tackling how best to help those struggling at Mass and Cass. It's an act that offers a clear, compassionate, and comprehensive fix to how involuntary commitment is handled in Massachusetts. Sen. Collins checked in with Dan to discuss.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! These two guys in Eastern Massachusetts set world records over and over, and became close friends along the way…Guest: Adam Sandel – one of the two guys – Harvard Law School Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law FIRE poll: Record high 74% of Americans say free speech is headed in wrong directionGuest: Nathan Honeycutt - FIRE Research Fellow & Polling Manager On Thursday, the Louis D Brown Peace Institute will be hosting an event at the Statehouse to kick off Homicide Awareness month.Guest: Chaplain Clementina Chery - founded the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in honor of her son, Louis D. Brown, who was murdered AAA: Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel over Thanksgiving – Holiday travel forecast.Guest: Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has done a 180, now calling for Congress to vote to release the Epstein files. What has changed in Trump’s mind? Do you think Trump is in anyway implicated by the files? The House is expected to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 18th on legislation to force the Department of Justice to release more files. What's so important about releasing these files? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston community leaders and activists are calling for action after a recent string of gun violence in Mattapan. One incident of an 18-year- old Malden student G’Kiyah Lewis, who was shot in Oct. and died of her injuries in Nov. has especially sparked concerns with leaders like Rev. Kevin Peterson saying, “None of our children should die in the streets." Lewis is Boston's 29th homicide of 2025. Rev. Peterson joined us to discuss the calls for action as Lewis’ murderer or murderers are still at large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston community leaders and activists are calling for action after a recent string of gun violence in Mattapan. One incident of an 18-year- old Malden student G’Kiyah Lewis, who was shot in Oct. and died of her injuries in Nov. has especially sparked concerns with leaders like Rev. Kevin Peterson saying, “None of our children should die in the streets." Lewis is Boston's 29th homicide of 2025. Rev. Peterson joined us to discuss the calls for action as Lewis’ murderer or murderers are still at large.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! Skyrocketing veterinary bills are hitting Massachusetts pet parents hard.Guest: Dana Gerber – Boston Globe reporter A Celtic Christmas brings holiday cheer to Massachusetts this December, featuring a line-up of world Irish dance champions to share the spirit of Christmas! Production by A Taste of Ireland (an Irish Music & Dance Group)Guest: Cian Walsh – professional dancer in A Celtic Christmas The history and evolution of Thanksgiving the holiday. Also throwing in some turkey cooking tips.Guest: Marc Sheehan - food historian/chef/owner of Northern Spy in Canton From 'Ghost’ to ‘Credit Thief’: 7 toxic bosses and how to deal with themGuest: Duane Deason - business strategist and heads up The Efficacy Group  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: In typical Bradley fashion, he had a question for the audience that he wanted their thoughts on. What were you taught in school that you think was a total waste of time, or what do you wish your parents or teachers taught you that could have been immensely helpful for you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: In typical Bradley fashion, he had a question for the audience that he wanted their thoughts on. What were you taught in school that you think was a total waste of time, or what do you wish your parents or teachers taught you that could have been immensely helpful for you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: When thinking of something spooky or creepy in New England, most people’s mind might go either right to Salem, MA during Halloween or the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, but there’s a good handful of other equally creepy places around Massachusetts and New England that you might not have heard of…Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney checked in with Bradley to shine a light on those uniquely creepy locations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Tom Brady made headlines for revealing that he and his family cloned their late beloved dog through a company called Colossal, a bioscience company that aims to revive extinct species, that also acquired ViaGen, a company specializing in reproducing deceased pets. Brady is not the first celebrity to clone their pet. Others such as Paris Hilton Barbara Streisand have done the same. Would you ever clone your pet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley had a question he proposed to the audience: Is it ok to order something from Amazon with the intention of using it and sending it back? Yes or no? We discussed online return etiquette and asked the audience what they do or have done regarding online orders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new UNH poll finds that just 28 percent of respondents think artificial intelligence will have a positive effect on the country overall. Where do you come down on AI? There was an AI generated photo of a Texas high school that sent the community into a panic and disturbed school activities. How can schools be prepared for the threat of AI generated threats? Should there be laws or restrictions on AI? In this age of AI, when AI is used dangerously, what should be the consequence?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in for Dan Rea. Does Massachusetts’ highest court have the authority to raise the salary of public defenders? That’s the question that is being argued in front of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Beginning in May, many court-appointed lawyers stopped taking new cases to try to force state lawmakers to raise their starting salaries of $65 an hour. There is concern over the number of criminal cases dismissed due to a lack of representation. Michael Coyne, the Dean of the MA School of Law joined Bradley to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay fills in for Dan Rea. Does Massachusetts’ highest court have the authority to raise the salary of public defenders? That’s the question that is being argued in front of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Beginning in May, many court-appointed lawyers stopped taking new cases to try to force state lawmakers to raise their starting salaries of $65 an hour. There is concern over the number of criminal cases dismissed due to a lack of representation. Michael Coyne, the Dean of the MA School of Law joined Bradley to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSideMusic writer and journalist Jim Sullivan joined Bradley to talk about his new book, Backstage & Beyond: COMPLETE: 45 Years of Rock Chats and Rants. Jim has spent his career interviewing and talking to famous rock stars and musicians whose songs dominated the airwaves and music charts. He shared some of his wild and compelling stories with some of music's biggest rock stars over the years! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSideMusic writer and journalist Jim Sullivan joined Bradley to talk about his new book, Backstage & Beyond: COMPLETE: 45 Years of Rock Chats and Rants. Jim has spent his career interviewing and talking to famous rock stars and musicians whose songs dominated the airwaves and music charts. He shared some of his wild and compelling stories with some of music's biggest rock stars over the years! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSideIs it dishonest to post an old picture of yourself as a social media profile picture? On the one hand people who do say it's dishonest argue it misrepresents who you are and that you are not being fully truthful. Those who say no argue you should be able to post whatever you want and not face scrutiny. What do you think?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSideIn September, Lynne Forester was walking on the Cape Cod Rail Trail when a bicyclist suddenly collided with her from behind, where the bike impaled her eye. She spent 24 days in the hospital, has suffered some vision loss and is still on what she says is the long road to recovery. Lynne is calling for stricter e-bike regulations. What are the current regulations for e-bikes in Massachusetts? Do you believe there should be stricter rules? Lynne joined us to share her story and discuss regulations for e-bikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.