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NightSide 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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Hotel workers in Boston are on strike over increased wages and manageable workloads. UNITE HERE Local 26, the labor union representing the hospitality workers, has a total of 1,300 workers from the Omni Parker House and the Omni Boston Seaport hotels, Hilton Boston Logan Airport, and the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, who are on strike right now. That n…
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Depending what state or even what community you live in, today is recognized as either Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. In recent years there has been much controversy over Columbus Day for its namesake Christopher Columbus and his reputation for the way he treated Indigenous people, with some calling for the renaming of the holiday. States …
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! In wake of Hurricane Helene Best Friends Animal Society Launches Free Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Support North Carolina Communities Impacted – Ongoing Efforts to help animals in impact communities. Sharon Hawa, Senior Manager - Eme…
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Every year, about 3,000 people die in auto accidents due to distracted driving. The CDC has identified three kinds of distracted driving: visual distractions, manual distractions, and cognitive distractions. That can include anything from being distracted by the passing scenery, to using your phone, to even singing or talking. What is the wildest e…
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A lot of school districts in Massachusetts have been toying with the idea of a classroom cellphone ban. Smart phones have been competing with teachers for their students' undivided attention for quite some time now. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of U.S. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom. …
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Diane Bair – Boston Globe reporter/contributor brings us New York City’s BagelFest - where a Cambridge bagel was named Best of the Fest. Ann Hadley - Chief Development Officer of The Angel Fund for ALS Research discussed the 21st an…
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Are you one of the many that suffers from Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking? Glossophobia is one of the most common fears or phobias and it affects an estimated 75% of people! Linda Ugelow is an author and transformational speaking coach who has helped thousands of people overcome their fear of public speaking! Linda joined us to help you!…
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Massachusetts Ballot Question 5 proposes giving tipped workers the state minimum wage. If passed, Question 5 would do away with the tipped minimum wage of $6.25 and replace it with the state minimum wage by gradually increasing the minimum hourly wage that an employer must pay to a tipped worker over five years, reaching 100% of the state minimum w…
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THE BOSTON GLOBE STORY OF THE CELTICS - 1946 – Present: The Inside Stories and Acclaimed Reporting on the NBA’s Banner Franchise with guest Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports reporter Boston Zoogoers Recycle Cellphones to Help Protect Gorillas with guest John Linehan, CEO of Zoo New England Sober October and the Sober-Curious Movement with guest Dr. G…
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CBS Morning had author Ta-Nehisi Coates on to discuss his new book regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Host Tony Dokoupil questioned Coates on his pro-Palestine stance, leading to a heated but respectful conversation. After the segment, controversy began to spring up from within CBS regarding this exchange. Dan discussed the situation further.…
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This week the world learned the sad news that MLB pitcher Luis Tiant died at the age of 83. Once called, the “Fred Astaire of baseball,” the Cuban born player was charismatic, enthusiastic, and vibrant. Tiant won 122 games for the Red Sox over eight seasons. He was a Fenway Park favorite for his “infectious spirit.” We honor and remember the legend…
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The Commonwealth has released information that Massachusetts has seen a 34.6% spike in EBT cards over the last year. The state now has 2.6 million EBT card holders in a state of almost 7 million residents. That info was discovered through a freedom of information act request by Taunton City Councilor Kelly Dooner. Kelly joined us to discuss this in…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What you need to know with Oncologist Dr. Harold Burstein Remembering the Legendary Red Sox Player Luis Tiant with President & CEO of El Mundo Boston Alberto Vasallo Hurricane Milton making landfall down in Florida – the latest on the storm as it’s hitting Florida! with meteorologist Matthew Belk Befree Clothing Co. …
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A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Massachusetts likely voters, reveals a majority favor Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for president, want to eliminate the MCAS requirement to graduate and allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. We discussed!…
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A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of 500 Massachusetts likely voters, reveals a majority favor Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for president, want to eliminate the MCAS requirement to graduate and allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. We speak to David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffol…
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Ballot Question 2 in Massachusetts asks the voters whether a passing MCAS score should be a graduation requirement for public school students throughout the state. The MA Teachers Association, who have been on NightSide recently to discuss Que. 2, is the main proponent of the ballot question. State officials oppose the ballot measure and support a …
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Beyond the Ring: What the World of Dog Shows Can Teach Us All with guest Kelly Marquis - certified life and business coach, nationally acclaimed dog show handler, and author of the new book, Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs. Space weather! What are solar storms and how do they affect…
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Monday was the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas. Roughly 1,200 men, women and children were slaughtered by the terrorist group Hamas in what is being called the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Oct. 7th attack not only unleashed a year of war in the Middle East but sparked political unrest…
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Monday was the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas. Roughly 1,200 men, women and children were slaughtered by the terrorist group Hamas in what is being called the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Oct. 7th attack not only unleashed a year of war in the Middle East but sparked political unrest…
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The town of Milton squared off against the state of Massachusetts before the MA Supreme Judicial Court over Milton’s refusal to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. The Act mandates multifamily housing that is transit adjacent, in 177 affected MA communities. Milton was the first town to object to this mandate. We heard from Milton residents about…
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Bob Dees - Major General (Retired) – former Commander of the US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense & runs the National Center for Healthy Veterans discusses the 1-Year Anniversary of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel by Ham…
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Hurricane Helene was a category 4 hurricane when it first made landfall in northwestern Florida. The hurricane then made a destructive path up into Georgia, South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. At least 215 people have died as a result of Helene and hundreds are still missing. Massachusetts Task Force 1, an urban search and re…
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The U.S. port strike of port workers and operators with the International Longshoremen’s Association reached an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance after striking for three days. The new deal includes a 62% wage hike over six years. Will the short-lived strike have any impact on supply chains? Labor expert, Vinnie Vernuccio, presiden…
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Kathy Alpert says the New England Postcard Club next meeting is Sunday, October 6th from 10-3pm! Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Empowering Message for Survivors. With our guest Laura Frombach – Technologist & Domestic Violence S…
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The National Students for Justice in Palestine is planning a nationwide 'Week of Rage' on college campuses, beginning on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7th attack. The “Week of Rage” is also during the holiest days of the Jewish year, culminating with Yom Kippur on Oct. 11-12th. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!…
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The National Students for Justice in Palestine is planning a nationwide 'Week of Rage' on college campuses, beginning on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7th attack. The “Week of Rage” is also during the holiest days of the Jewish year, culminating with Yom Kippur on Oct. 11-12th. Jeff Robbins, former delegate to the United Nations Human Rig…
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Longtime sports radio announcer for the Boston Red Sox, Joe Castiglione retires after 42 years of broadcasting. Last Sunday he called his last game at Fenway Park. Joe Castiglione joined us on NightSide to talk about his long broadcasting career and share some fond memories during his time broadcasting! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRad…
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We kicked off the program with three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Jeff Rodimer - Author of “SHADOWS OF GLORY: Memorable and Offbeat World Series Stories”. Dan Carmody – President of Cathedral High School, highlights Cathedral High School’s Upcoming Gala on Oct. 23rd that aims to raise $1 Million …
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Last weekend at the Arlington Street Church in Boston, a number of white clergy members gathered to sign an atonement statement formally apologizing for their church’s complicity in slavery and its legacy. Black faith leaders including, Rev. Kevin Peterson, were also in attendance to sign the atonement document as witnesses. Ask Alexa to play WBZ N…
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Last weekend at the Arlington Street Church in Boston, a number of white clergy members gathered to sign an atonement statement formally apologizing for their church’s complicity in slavery and its legacy. Black faith leaders including, Rev. Kevin Peterson, were also in attendance to sign the atonement document as witnesses. Rev. Peterson joined Da…
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MA Gov. Maura Healey signed an emergency preamble that puts the new MA gun reform bill into law immediately, ensuring it cannot be suspended by a referendum petition. The governor said the new gun law bans ghost guns, invests in violence prevention programs, and more. This evening, MA Sen. Peter Durant joined Dan to discuss! Ask Alexa to play WBZ N…
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Good Battles Evil With the Fate of the Planet At Stake In the World Premiere of Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. With Beasties writer and producer Gary Sohmers. Leon Blackman of OddsChecker on the la…
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Leading up to Tuesday's first and potentially only vice presidential debate between Democratic vice-presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, Dan Rea previewed what to expect and look out for during the live CBS News Vice Presidential Debate between the candidates. Who did you predict would win t…
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The presidential contest goes well beyond the horse race with many expressing the U.S. is “on the wrong track.” Opinion indicates Vice President Kamala Harris better represents change, but which candidate can get the country headed in the right direction? Currently, polls indicate that if the election were held today, Harris would be the winner. As…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday that allows marijuana dispensaries to sell food, serve nonalcoholic beverages, and host live events on their properties, paving the way for full-scale pot lounges in the state. According to the Marijuana Policy Project, several other states already have these Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Are we next? A…
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In an effort to avoid a 30% property tax increase for Boston homeowners, Mayor Michelle Wu has proposed a three-year tax increase for commercial properties. Commercial property values have dropped, some stating, because of the increased work-at-home model. Greg Maynard, Executive Director of the Boston Policy Institute, says the city needs to find …
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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Salvation Army in Massachusetts has deployed emergency disaster responders to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene – Capt. Mockabee provides an on-the-ground report from Florida. Why do parts of Massa…
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For the last couple of months now, Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. Within the last month we witnessed the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Did the debate change your mind on wh…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an impassioned speech to the U.N. General Assembly saying that Israel will continue its military operation in Lebanon, defying a ceasefire proposal by the U.S. that would temporarily halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. At the same time, Israel conducted an airstrike today in Lebanon, ta…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face to face with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, separately this week, to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. Listeners shared their opinions on who they thought would handle the war in Ukraine better, VP Harris or Trump? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHea…
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We kicked off the program with four news stories with different guests on topics you should know about! The tyranny of the Honeycrisp, ‘the apple we love to hate’ – How hybrid apples are bred. “Apple Breeding” as we are amid apple season with David Bedford, apple breeder at the University of Minnesota. Delight in the Limelight – Overcoming Your Fea…
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Attorney Alan Dershowitz has the reputation of being perhaps the greatest and most famous American lawyer known for taking on high-profile cases and clients. Dershowitz has represented Mike Tyson, Julian Assange, and Donald Trump to name a few. 21-year-old Solomon Schmidt has written the only biography on Alan Dershowitz and in the process intervie…
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Earlier this week, the Department of Justice released would-be Trump assassin Ryan Wesley Routh’s letter revealing his assassination attempt on Trump and calling on the world to “finish the job.” Former U.S. Attorney William Barr said he was “dumbfounded” the DOJ publicly released the letter and believes it served no purpose "other than to risk inc…
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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Joyce Sidopoulos - co-founder of Massrobotics - Mass Robotics 7th Robot Block Party and the 2nd Robot Parade. Dr. Timothy O’Rourke – Urologist with Cape Code HealthCare - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Macie Smith…
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