Nightside With Dan Rea

A judge has ruled in favor of Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria in his defamation suit against the Everett Leader Herald and its owners. DeMaria’s attorney, Jeff Robbins, told the Boston Herald, "This is a highly unusual ruling in a defamation case, particularly one brought by a public official where the standard is demonstrating actual malice." DeMaria and Robbins joined Dan for discussion.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Spokesperson for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Jeff Hall, political commentator and former candidate for Mayor of San Francisco Richie Greenberg, AI Faculty Lead at the MIT Jameel Clinic Regina Barzilay, and Founder and GM of Solar Shepherd Daniel Finnegan.

Dan wanted to hear your disappointing brushes with celebrities. Did you ever meet a celebrity and were underwhelmed?

Continued conversation about Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's announcement that the city will move ahead with its plans to rebuild the Long Island Bridge which will create access to a future 35-acre addiction-recovery campus. Residents of Quincy have concerns over increased traffic, environmental impacts, and quality of life.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says the city will move ahead with its plans to rebuild the Long Island Bridge which will create access to a future 35-acre addiction-recovery campus. Residents of Quincy have concerns over increased traffic, environmental impacts, and quality of life. Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch joined Dan to discuss.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Director of Security Operations for Center for Internet Security Lee Myers, Founder of Dover Rug & Home Mahmud Jafri, Canton Little League Head Coach Ryan Archibald, and Public Affairs Specialist for AAA Northeast Mark Schieldrop.

Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his request for Secret Service protection was denied by the Department of Homeland Security. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kennedy wrote, "Since the assassination of my father in 1968, candidates for president are provided Secret Service protection. But not me." Dan shared his thoughts.

Continued conversation about ending the sentence to life without the possibility of parole. Senator Liz Miranda and Representative Christopher Worrell have introduced legislation that would allow people serving life sentences to be eligible for a parole hearing after 25 years. Good idea, or not?

The topic to end the sentence to life without the possibility of parole is in the headlines again. Senator Liz Miranda and Representative Christopher Worrell have introduced legislation that would allow people serving life sentences to be eligible for a parole hearing after 25 years. Good idea, or not?

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was CEO of Regan Communications Group George Regan and Shelly, Director of Showrooms at Frank Webb Home Mary Kate Lucas, Olympic swimmer and COO of Swim Across America Janel Jorgensen McArdle, and Media Relations Manager for the Animal Rescue League of Boston Mike DeFina.

Continued conversation about how the U.S. sent four warships into the Alaskan region in response to nearly a dozen Chinese and Russian military vessels moving near territorial waters around the Aleutian Islands. The foreign ships were apparently involved in joint military maneuvers. Is this a stark reminder of our vulnerabilities?

The U.S. sent four warships into the Alaskan region in response to nearly a dozen Chinese and Russian military vessels moving near territorial waters around the Aleutian Islands. The foreign ships were apparently involved in joint military maneuvers. Is this a stark reminder of our vulnerabilities?

Representatives Seth Moulton and Jake Auchincloss have voted for an amendment to military legislation to limit how race and racism are discussed at K-12 schools operated by the military. Congressman Moulton joined Dan to outline the content of this legislation and why he’s in favor of it.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Executive Dir. of the SEMI Foundation Shari Liss, Washington Post Climate Advice Columnist Michael Coren, Co-Founder of Embark Adam Boyko, and Accuweather Meteorologist Carl Erickson.

Dan continued car talk with a focus on the decline of proper service at many dealerships. He asked listeners for their positive car dealer experiences.

Less than 6 mos. after Corey Morris purchased a brand-new SUV, the check engine light came on. The dealership couldn’t figure out why and the manufacturer hasn’t replied yet. Meanwhile, Morris’ car sits on the driveway with an inspection rejection sticker on it. Boston Globe Reporter Sean P. Murphy detailed the story with Dan.

It’s been about a month since the full closure of the Sumner Tunnel. So how is the restoration project going? Joining Dan with full details was MassDOT Highway Superintendent Jonathan Gulliver.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Canton Little League Head Coach Ryan Archibald, Officer with The Pew Charitable Trusts Justin Theal, CEO of Regan Communications Group George Regan, traveling nurse Shelly Vermani, and Nancy Frates (Pete Frates Mom - Ice Bucket Challenge).

The U.S. Women's National Team’s run has ended at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. In a penalty shootout against Sweden, the U.S. made the earliest exit ever in tournament history. Were you shaken by this big upset?

At an Alabama GOP event this past Friday, former President Donald Trump made reference to his three criminal indictments, indicating that a fourth could help him land the White House in 2024. For analysis, Dan was joined by attorney Harvey Silverglate.