NightSide With Dan Rea

While marijuana is legal in Maine, police have unearthed a vast number of illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized criminal networks. According to federal law enforcement, there are roughly about 100 illicit grow operations in Maine. NightSide has been following the story since the beginning of it’s first reporting. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

While marijuana is legal in Maine, police have unearthed a vast number of illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized criminal networks. According to federal law enforcement, there are roughly about 100 illicit grow operations in Maine. NightSide has been following the story since the beginning of it’s first reporting and tonight we dive into the latest on this investigation with Derek Maltz former Director of DEA’s Special Operations Division.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

A proposal was floated last week by Bay State Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt about adding tolls to the state’s borders as a way to fund transit systems throughout Massachusetts. The idea was met with backlash including backlash from NH Gov. Chris Sununu, who did not take too kindly to the idea saying it was another way to “unnecessarily take your money.” MA Gov. Maura Healey made a statement today saying she is not proposing tolls at any border.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We begin the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! First up, Joe Biden Returns as Betting Favorite to win in 2024 with Leon Blackman.Courtney Stano is a nurse in need of a kidney donation – April is Donate Life Month. Aidan Charron,  Director of End Plastic Initiatives at EarthDay.Org Joined Dan to discuss Earth Day 2024.And This 51-year-old amputee swings for the fences in college baseball, with Paul Landry & Assistant Coach Kyle Paganelli.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

For the last hour of NightSide this week, Dan asked the audience, when it comes to Trump’s hush money case, do you think Donald Trump is guilty or not guilty?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

This week the jury selection process began in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read here in Massachusetts. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022. Dan went over the details of the case and heard your thoughts.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

This week the jury selection process began in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read here in Massachusetts. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022. Dan went over the details of the case and heard your thoughts. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! We started with Julia Hobsbawn, author of "Working Assumptions", and why US workers need more vacation time.Then, Dr. Shawn Rowland, Founder of Jase Medical, on drug shortages reaching all-time high.Next up,  Kelly Conroy and Adopt a Platoon Southie Style! Care packages for troops overseas. Finally, Janna Johnson, Healthy Living Expert who says popular snacks could be banned in certain states over cancer fears.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including MA residents are not covered by this statute. Should the law be extended to all homeless MA women?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including MA residents are not covered by this statute. Should the law be extended to all homeless MA women?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

In 1983 then Governor Michael Dukakis signed the state’s “right to shelter” law in Massachusetts. The law requires the Commonwealth to provide shelter and other necessities to “needy families with children and pregnant women with no other children.” That law has now been interpreted to include migrants arriving here in MA. Homeless women, including MA residents are not covered by this statute. Should the law be extended to all homeless MA women?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

8:05PM - Jason I. Comander, MD, PhD – Mass Eye & Ear - An Increase in patients being seen for post eclipse eye damage8:15PM: Matt Kenslow on Unstoppable: Substitute Teacher With Autism Makes No Excuses8:30PM: Dr. JJ Kelly – licensed clinical psychologist - Holy Sh*t, So This Is Anger?!: A Guide to Honestly Assess & Effectively Manage Explosive & Implosive Anger – Without Toxic Positivity845PM: Dr. Leigh Richardson – Founder of the Brain Performance Center - Active religious practice, such as going to churches, synagogues and mosques, is linked to mental well-being, according to a growing body of research...Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

Drug addiction is a nationwide problem felt in every corner and crevice of the country. Every community has been touched by it in some way. According to the CDC, 107,941 people died in 2022 because of a drug overdose. In comparison, the Vietnam war killed 58,000 Americans, the Korean war 33,000 Americans, and the war in Iraq killed a little more than 4,000 Americans. Dr. Claude Curran joined us to discuss the opioid epidemic.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

Drug addiction is a nationwide problem felt in every corner and crevice of the country. Every community has been touched by it in some way. According to the CDC, 107,941 people died in 2022 because of a drug overdose. In comparison, the Vietnam war killed 58,000 Americans, the Korean war 33,000 Americans, and the war in Iraq killed a little more than 4,000 Americans. Dr. Claude Curran joined us to discuss the opioid epidemic.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

The Biden Administration released its new proposal for student loan forgiveness. The Administration’s first attempt at widespread student debt forgiveness was shot down by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer. The revised plan includes relief for those with unpaid interest, along with those in repayment for 20 years. In your opinion, is cancelling student loan debt fair?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

This NightSide News Update started with  Jay Gonzalez, the new Curry College President who announces a new initiative focused on guaranteeing jobs to Curry students beginning with the current freshmen class!And, Stephen Sayers, Author of 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die.April is National Donate Life Month - Dr. Ben Oakes needs a kidney! Highlighting this local & his need for a kidney.Plus, Nicole Yang,  Boston Globe Sports Writer on the NFL Draft coming up next week.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

Protesters like to block traffic, and Dan asked, "What would you do" if faced with such a situation?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

It seems every other week we discover a new way that scam artists or hackers can steal our information, whether that’s personally or professionally. Do you think your personal data is protected? Chris Hadnagy is an expert hacker and has made it his business to try and hack into your accounts, your security systems, and detect if you have any vulnerabilities. Hadnagy joined us on NightSide to answer your questions and give you tips for protecting your personal data!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

Republican John Deaton, former Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, is trying to unseat Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Deaton hails from Michigan originally, spent two decades practicing law in Rhode Island before moving to Massachusetts earlier this year. Deaton joined us on NightSide.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!

Erika Sinner, author of the book: Pets Are Family, discussed the push for pet bereavement leave on the rise at companies across the U.S.!James Montgomery on his upcoming local show. David Hewlett on the Bio-IT World Conference – Why is science and AI so important for young kids to get excited about and involved in.Dr. Trisha Pasricha says more young people are getting cancer. What can be done to lower their risk? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeart Radio!