NightSide with Dan Rea

NightSide with Dan Rea

Dan is Rea is the host of NightSide on WBZ News Radio1030 every weeknight from 8:00pm to midnight.Full Bio

D.C. Protesters Cause a Stir - Part 2

D.C. Protesters Cause a Stir - Part 1

Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza, gathered outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. to protest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The protesters were heard calling for Netanyahu’s arrest, lowered American flags and burned them, then proceeded to raise smaller Palestinian flags in their place. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the “despicable” actions of the protesters, calling them “unpatriotic” and filled with “dangerous hate fueled rhetoric.” We broke down what occurred there in D.C.

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Boston Police Understaffing

Larry CalderonePresident of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association checked in to discuss the chronic understaffing that Boston Police have been dealing with. The police department is down hundreds of officers from where they should be.

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NightSide News Update

Poll: 73% of us are stressed over the election. The presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of Americans.  Leigh Richardson – Brain Health Coach & Consultant, PhD. Licensed professor counselor and founder of The Brain Performance Center looks at the numbers. 

The Five-Finger Discount: Shoplifting skyrockets by 24% across US even as most other crimes fall to pre-pandemic levels. Criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen checked in with Dan.

2024 Boston Walk for Apraxia with Justin Greene, whom has Apraxia and is a speaker at this year’s Walk.

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The Race for the White House - Part 2

After President Biden’s full endorsement of Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, the big question remains who will be Harris’ running mate? Who would be your pick and how do you think the Democratic ticket compares to the GOP ticket? Emmy Award winning producer, writer and comedian, Sam Mettler, joined Gary to discuss

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The Race For The White House - Part 1

After President Biden’s full endorsement of Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, the big question remains who will be Harris’ running mate? Who would be your pick and how do you think the Democratic ticket compares to the GOP ticket? Presidential historian Talmage Boston joined Gary to discuss.

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What The American Voters Think

What is it that drives American voters? What are the key things voters look for in a presidential candidate? Why do citizens vote the way they do? Pollster David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center joined Gary to share what he finds when conducting statewide and national political polls.

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President Biden Addresses the Nation After Bowing Out of Race

President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his first speech after announcing he is stepping away from the presidential race. Biden discussed “what lies ahead” as he plans to finish out his term as president.

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Cheatle Is Out! Part 3

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her position after growing backlash over the security at the PA Trump rally where there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. President Biden acknowledged the resignation by making a statement saying, “Jill and I are grateful to Director Kim Cheatle for her decades of public service. She has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United States Secret Service.”

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Cheatle Is Out! Part 2

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her position after growing backlash over the security at the PA Trump rally where there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. President Biden acknowledged the resignation by making a statement saying, “Jill and I are grateful to Director Kim Cheatle for her decades of public service. She has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United States Secret Service.”

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