NightSide With Dan Rea
5,445 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 79 ratingsNightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch.” Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don’t think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional. 642427
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McCabe On 60 Minutes
February 19, 2019 04:03 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBFormer FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joined Scott Pelley on 60 Minutes this past Sunday. Dan talks about the things that were said!
JACK BEERMAN - NATIONAL EMERGENCY - PETS (Full Show)
February 16, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 140 MBPresident Trump declared a national emergency to help finance a border wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The President said “We’re going to confront the national security crisis on our southern border … one way or the other, we have to do it.” Dan discusses the declaration and the possible fallout to follow. It was 9 years ago tonight that Charlie the dog left Dan. Dan dedicates this hour to his memory and asks about your pets. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ ...
Pets
February 16, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIt was 9 years ago tonight that Charlie the dog left Dan. Dan dedicates this hour to his memory and asks about your pets. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
President Trump Declares National Emergency
February 16, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBPresident Trump declared a national emergency to help finance a border wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The President said “We’re going to confront the national security crisis on our southern border … one way or the other, we have to do it.” Dan discusses the declaration and the possible fallout to follow. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
President Trump Declares National Emergency - Jack Beerman
February 16, 2019 01:59 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBPresident Trump declared a national emergency to help finance a border wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The President said “We’re going to confront the national security crisis on our southern border … one way or the other, we have to do it.” Dan discusses the declaration and the possible fallout to follow. Jack Beerman joins Dan to discuss the legality of the President's declaration. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Marty Meehan - Jack Liu - State of Emergency (Full Show)
February 15, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 135 MBDan will be joined by the University of Massachusetts President Martin Meehan and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at UMass Katherine Newman to discuss the University’s big leasing deal in Dorchester. Dr. Jack Liu joins the show to discuss North Korea and the next meeting between President trump and Kim Jong-un. The White House confirmed Thursday that President Trump will sign spending legislation to prevent a government shutdown while declaring a national emergency to build ...
President Trump Plans to Declare a National Emergency
February 15, 2019 03:05 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe White House confirmed Thursday that President Trump will sign spending legislation to prevent a government shutdown while declaring a national emergency to build a border wall. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said "President Trump will sign the government funding bill, and as he has stated before, he will also take other executive action — including a national emergency — to ensure we stop the national security and humanitarian crisis at the border." Dan will discuss ...
Dr. Jack Liu on North Korea
February 15, 2019 02:04 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBDr. Jack Liu joins the show to discuss North Korea and the next meeting between President trump and Kim Jong-un.
UMass President Marty Meehan
February 15, 2019 01:04 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBDan will be joined by the University of Massachusetts President Martin Meehan and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at UMass Katherine Newman to discuss the University’s big leasing deal in Dorchester.
Sheriff Tom Hodgson - Eversource - Valentine's Day (Full Show)
February 14, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 129 MBBristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson joins Dan from Washington D.C. to discuss the border wall and President Trump’s decision for Friday. Dan will be joined by Penni McLean-Conner from Eversource to share energy saving tips and warn you of phone scams. Have you received suspicious phone calls from someone claiming to be from Eversource? How do you save energy in your house? Running down the clock to Valentine's Day, Dan wonders if the holiday is as big as it used to be. You can listen t...
Valentine's Day
February 14, 2019 02:03 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBRunning down the clock to Valentine's Day, Dan wonders if the holiday is as big as it used to be. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Eversource Takes Your Questions
February 14, 2019 02:02 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDan will be joined by Penni McLean-Conner from Eversource to share energy saving tips and warn you of phone scams. Have you received suspicious phone calls from someone claiming to be from Eversource? How do you save energy in your house? You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Sheriff Tom Hodgson Joins the Show
February 14, 2019 01:01 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson joins Dan from Washington D.C. to discuss the border wall and President Trump’s decision for Friday. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Storm Coverage - Caller's Choice (Full Show)
February 13, 2019 06:16 - 2 hours - 133 MBAs snow falls across Massachusetts, WBZ NewsRadio keeps you up to date with all the latest storm-related news and information. What does the storm look like in your area? Are you getting slammed by wind and snow or have you escaped its wrath so far? Call in and be a part of our storm coverage! Throughout the show, Dan will check in with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, State Highway Administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Jonathan Gulliver, Dianne Williamson from Nationa...
Storm Coverage
February 13, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBAs snow falls across Massachusetts, WBZ NewsRadio keeps you up to date with all the latest storm-related news and information. What does the storm look like in your area? Are you getting slammed by wind and snow or have you escaped its wrath so far? Call in and be a part of our storm coverage! Throughout the show, Dan will check in with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, State Highway Administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Jonathan Gulliver, Dianne Williamson from Nationa...
Anti Semetic Tweet - VA Lt Governor - VA Governor (Full Show)
February 12, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 133 MBMinnesota Democratic Rep. Ilran Omar publicly apologized today after receiving backlash from both parties for an anti-Semitic tweet. Ilran tweeted out the apology "Anti-Semitism is real and I am grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who are educating me on the painful history of anti-Semitic tropes. My intention is never to offend my constituents or Jewish Americans as a whole. We have to always be willing to step back and think through criticism, just as I expect people to hear me when ...
VA Governor Ralph Northam's Troubles Continue
February 12, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBNot only is the Virginia's Lt. Governor in trouble, but Virginia's Governor Ralph Northam recently said in an interview that he is just now learning he had "white privilege" You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Could Fairfax Face Sexual Assault Charges in Boston
February 12, 2019 02:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBVirginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax could face rape charges in Boston over accusations from 2004 at the Democratic National Convention. The state has a 15-year statute of limitations crime that would expire in July. Dan will be joined by attorney Phil Tracy discuss the accusations and the options the District Attorney has. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Apology for Anti-Semitic Tweet
February 12, 2019 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBMinnesota Democratic Rep. Ilran Omar publicly apologized today after receiving backlash from both parties for an anti-Semitic tweet. Ilran tweeted out the apology "Anti-Semitism is real and I am grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who are educating me on the painful history of anti-Semitic tropes. My intention is never to offend my constituents or Jewish Americans as a whole. We have to always be willing to step back and think through criticism, just as I expect people to hear me when ...
Kiss at 40 - Typhus - Psycic Kari Young (Full Show)
February 09, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 139 MBOn February 10, 1979 WXKS changed to a disco format radio station and adopted Kiss 108 as their identity. Tonight, Dan will be joined by former KISS DJ’s John Garabedian and Lady D “The Real Diana Steele” to discuss the early disco days of the station and celebrate 40 years of Kiss 108. In Los Angeles, trash buildup has attracted rats, and those rats are infested with fleas carrying Typhus. Dan wonders why this disease is making a comeback. Psychic Kari Young joins the show tonight to do ...
Psychic Kari Young is Back
February 09, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBPsychic Kari Young joins the show tonight to do readings and get you in touch with your loved ones! http://www.gobeyondhere.com/ An article Kari wrote- https://thriveglobal.com/stories/new-or-old-rules-of-engagement-go-back-to-1976-or-give-me-2006-even-and-delete-robot-land/ You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Typhus Outbreak In California
February 09, 2019 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn Los Angeles, trash buildup has attracted rats, and those rats are infested with fleas carrying Typhus. Dan wonders why this disease is making a comeback. In Los Angeles, trash buildup has attracted rats, and those rats are infested with fleas carrying Typhus. Dan wonders why this disease is making a comeback. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Celebrating 40 Years of Kiss 108
February 09, 2019 01:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn February 10, 1979 WXKS changed to a disco format radio station and adopted Kiss 108 as their identity. Tonight, Dan will be joined by former KISS DJ’s John Garabedian and Lady D “The Real Diana Steele” to discuss the early disco days of the station and celebrate 40 years of Kiss 108. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Geoff Diehl - Deployed at 60 - Boston Rallies (Full Show)
February 08, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 139 MBSenator Elizabeth Warren is apologizing for claiming Native American ancestry on a 1986 registration card for the Texas state bar. Warren said yesterday “It has now been shown completely that nothing about my background ever had anything to do with any job that I got in any place. It's been fully documented and there's no evidence of any kind other than it had nothing to do -- my background had nothing to do." Dan will be joined by former senate candidate Geoff Diehl to discuss Senator Warr...
Should Boston Celebratoins be Held On Weekends
February 08, 2019 03:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIt's been suggested that rallies such as the recent one with the Patriots should be held on weekends rather than on weekdays. Dan doesn't like the idea. What do you think? You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Sgt Joe Pullen Deployed at 60
February 08, 2019 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBSgt. Joe Pullen has been in and out of the Massachusetts Army National Guard since 1978 and for the first time ever, he will be deployed to the Middle East at the age of 60. Dan will talk with Sgt. Pullen about his first deployment. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Geoff Diehl Discusses Elizabeth Warren
February 08, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBSenator Elizabeth Warren is apologizing for claiming Native American ancestry on a 1986 registration card for the Texas state bar. Warren said yesterday “It has now been shown completely that nothing about my background ever had anything to do with any job that I got in any place. It's been fully documented and there's no evidence of any kind other than it had nothing to do -- my background had nothing to do." Dan will be joined by former senate candidate Geoff Diehl to discuss Senator Warr...
Mayor Marty Walsh - Maureen Maloney Illegal Immigration - Elizabeth Warren Caught (Full Show)
February 07, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 132 MBBoston Mayor Marty Walsh joins Dan in the NightSide studio to discuss the biggest issues facing the city of Boston and to take your calls. Tonight, Dan will ask Mayor Walsh about President Trump’s State of the Union, the Patriots Super Bowl parade and more! Dan will be joined by angel mom Maureen Maloney to discuss illegal immigration and the devastating effects it has on some families. It was revealed that Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote she was “American Indian” on her 198...
Elizabeth Warren Identified Herself as American Indian
February 07, 2019 04:03 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIt was revealed that Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote she was “American Indian” on her 1986 Texas bar registration. This comes after she has said in the past to have never used her family tree to get a break or get ahead in her career. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Elizabeth Warren Identified Herself as American Indian with Professor William Jacobson
February 07, 2019 03:02 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIt was revealed that Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote she was “American Indian” on her 1986 Texas bar registration. This comes after she has said in the past to have never used her family tree to get a break or get ahead in her career. Dan was joined by Professor William Jacobson from Cornell Law School to discuss Warren’s bar registration. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
The Tragic Effects of Illegal Immigration
February 07, 2019 02:02 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDan will be joined by angel mom Maureen Maloney to discuss illegal immigration and the devastating effects it has on some families. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Mayor Marty Walsh
February 07, 2019 01:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBEvery month, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins Dan in the NightSide studio to discuss the biggest issues facing the city of Boston and to take your calls. Tonight, Dan will ask Mayor Walsh about President Trump’s State of the Union, the Patriots Super Bowl parade and more! You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
The State of the Union Address
February 06, 2019 04:42 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBPresident Trump will deliver the State of the Union before a joint session of Congress. WBZ NewsRadio will carry his speech live and will also broadcast the Democratic response with Stacey Abrams. Dan will discuss President Trump’s State of the Union Address. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Remembering Gary LaPierre - VA Governor - China with Greg Stoller (Full Show)
February 05, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 144 MBWBZ News Radio is deeply saddened to report the passing of our legendary morning news anchor and member of the WBZ Hall of Fame, Gary LaPierre at the age of 76. Despite receiving demands to resign by Democrats, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has insisted on staying in office after a racist photo from his 1984 medical yearbook resurfaced, showing people in blackface and wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe. Dan discusses the photo and Northam’s new claims about it. Dan will be joined by Professor ...
Discussing China with Professor Greg Stoller
February 05, 2019 03:04 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBDan will be joined by Professor Gregory Stoller from Boston University to discuss the relationship between the United States and China. Professor Stoller will talk about the trade war, the Chinese economy and what China thinks of President Trump.
VA Governor Ralph Northam Has Not Resigned
February 05, 2019 02:02 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBDespite receiving demands to resign by Democrats, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has insisted on staying in office after a racist photo from his 1984 medical yearbook resurfaced, showing people in blackface and wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe. Dan discusses the photo and Northam’s new claims about it. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Remembering Gary LaPierre
February 05, 2019 01:58 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWBZ News Radio is deeply saddened to report the passing of our legendary morning news anchor and member of the WBZ Hall of Fame, Gary LaPierre at the age of 76. Tonight, NightSide pays tribute to the WBZ legend.
Let's Vote on Two New Holidays
February 02, 2019 06:07 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDan wants to know if you think the day after the Super Bowl should be declared a national holiday to give fans time to recover from their celebrations. He also wants to know if election day should be a national holiday as well.
VA Governor's Yearbook Photo - How the NFL got started - (Full Show)
February 02, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 141 MBA photograph from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s medical yearbook page shows a man wearing blackface next to another person in a Ku Klux Klan. Northam has recently been under scrutiny due to his comments on late-term abortions. Dan will be joined by author John Eisenberg to discuss his book The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire to discuss the book and how the NFL became the league it is today. Dan wants to know if you think the day after the Super Bo...
John Eisenberg - The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire
February 02, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDan was joined by author John Eisenberg to discuss his book The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire to discuss the book and how the NFL became the league it is today.
VA Governor Should Resign Over Photo
February 02, 2019 02:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBA photograph from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s medical yearbook page shows a man wearing blackface next to another person in a Ku Klux Klan. Northam has recently been under scrutiny due to his comments on late-term abortions. Dan think the Governor should resign. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
VA Governor's Yearbook Page Shows People in Blackface and KKK Robe
February 02, 2019 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBA photograph from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s medical yearbook page shows a man wearing blackface next to another person in a Ku Klux Klan. Northam has recently been under scrutiny due to his comments on late-term abortions. Dan discusses the photo. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Congresswoman Lori Trahan - Full Show
February 01, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 136 MBDan was joined in studio by the U.S. Representative Lori Trahan to discuss Massachusetts’s 3rd district and take your calls. This week, a bill was proposed in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on abortions in the third trimester. The bill was defeated 5 to 3 by the Virginia House of Delegates. This follows New York passing a bill last week loosening their restrictions on abortion. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Late-Term Abortions - Loosening Restrictions?
February 01, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week, a bill was proposed in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on abortions in the third trimester. The bill was defeated 5 to 3 by the Virginia House of Delegates. This follows New York passing a bill last week loosening their restrictions on abortion. This hour, men join the conversation. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Late - Term Abortions - Female Opinions
February 01, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThis week, a bill was proposed in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on abortions in the third trimester. The bill was defeated 5 to 3 by the Virginia House of Delegates. This follows New York passing a bill last week loosening their restrictions on abortion. Dan keeps taking calls from women only this hour. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Late-Term Abortions
February 01, 2019 02:00 - 39 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week, a bill was proposed in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on abortions in the third trimester. The bill was defeated 5 to 3 by the Virginia House of Delegates. This follows New York passing a bill last week loosening their restrictions on abortion. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Congresswoman Lori Trahan in Studio
February 01, 2019 01:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBDan will be joined in studio by the U.S. Representative Lori Trahan to discuss Massachusetts’s 3rd district and take your calls. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Fee to Enter Boston - Border Crisis (Full Show)
January 31, 2019 04:55 - 2 hours - 141 MBTo combat climate change the Carbon Free Boston Working Group that Mayor Marty Walsh setup up is pushing a $5 “congestion fee” to cut down the number of drivers in downtown Boston. Mayor Walsh told Dan last night the he’s “not a big fan” of charging private vehicles to enter a city. Dan will be joined by Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage and Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson to discuss the border crisis. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeart...
Border Crisis; Legitimate Asylum
January 31, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBDan continues the discussion on the crisis on the border. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!
Border Crisis; We are in a crisis
January 31, 2019 03:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBDan continues the discussion saying that we are in a crisis, and it needs to be discussed. You can listen to NightSide live every weekday at 8pm on WBZ News Radio 1030 - an iHeartRadio station!