Dan is Rea is the host of NightSide on WBZ News Radio1030 every weeknight from 8:00pm to midnight.Full Bio
Plastic Ban Coming to the Cape? Part 2 (11 p.m.)
Residents in Brewster, MA are the latest group of town citizens on Cape Cod to vote on whether to ban plastic utensils and containers. Already 7 of 15 Cape Cod towns are moving towards similar votes that would order local restaurants to require their customers to either bring their own utensils/containers or buy them from the restaurant. Dan heard what listeners had to say about a potential ban.
Where Do We Stand on Border Security? (10 p.m.)
Tuesday the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on border security where Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified. The hearing got fiery when GOP members tore into Mayorkas for what they say is his “refusal” to do his job. Dan discussed what unfolded during this hearing and heard your take on it.
Plastic Ban Coming to the Cape? Part 1 (9 p.m.)
Residents in Brewster, MA are the latest group of town citizens on Cape Cod to vote on whether to ban plastic utensils and containers. Already 7 of 15 Cape Cod towns are moving towards similar votes that would order local restaurants to require their customers to either bring their own utensils/containers or buy them from the restaurant. Cary Noyes, owner of JT’s Seafood Restaurant joined Dan to discuss the concerns of local area businesses.
The Price of a Human Life (8 p.m.)
Maureen Maloney’s son Matthew Denice was killed in 2011 by an undocumented immigrant who was driving under the influence. The man who was convicted in the death of Matthew Denice will now be released from prison after serving under 12 years. Is that punishment enough for the crime committed? Maureen Maloney joined Dan to discuss.
Does Patriotism Matter Anymore? Part 2 (11 p.m.)
A Wall Street Journal poll asked Americans about the importance of patriotism and the results show a steep decline over time. In 1998, 70% of Americans said patriotism was “very important” to them compared to just 38% today. Additionally there was a sharp drop on views about religion, having children, and community involvement. Have our American values changed over time for better or worse?
Does Patriotism Matter Anymore? Part 1 (10 p.m.)
A Wall Street Journal poll asked Americans about the importance of patriotism and the results show a steep decline over time. In 1998, 70% of Americans said patriotism was “very important” to them compared to just 38% today. Additionally there was a sharp drop on views about religion, having children, and community involvement. Have our American values changed over time for better or worse?
What You Should Know About Lyme Disease (9 p.m.)
A week ago we spoke to Tick Man Dan about the early start to tick season and with that the risk of human obtained diseases such as Lyme Disease. Tuesday evening, Dr. Alfred Miller, a Mayo Clinic trained medical doctor who has extensive experience treating Lyme Disease joined Dan to discuss what you should know about preventing and treating the disease.
To Change or Not To Change (8 p.m.)
There has been a movement afoot for quite some time to change the Massachusetts’ state flag and seal as it’s been a source of much controversy. So far, at least 57 communities in MA have voted in support of changing the imagery that depicts a colonial sword over the head of an Indigenous person. David Detmold of the Campaign to Change the Mass State Flag and Seal joined Dan to discuss.
Nashville School Shooting - Part 4 (11 p.m.)
Monday, a 28-year-old female shot and killed 3 children and 3 adults at a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Reports say that the shooter was armed with at least two assault-type rifles and a handgun. It is believed the shooter was a former student at the school. The motive is being investigated. Police intervened and killed the shooter. Dan discussed the latest reports out of Nashville and took your calls.
Nashville School Shooting - Part 3 (10 p.m.)
Monday, a 28-year-old female shot and killed 3 children and 3 adults at a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. Reports say that the shooter was armed with at least two assault-type rifles and a handgun. It is believed the shooter was a former student at the school. The motive is being investigated. Police intervened and killed the shooter. Dan discussed the latest reports out of Nashville and took your calls.