NightSide With Dan Rea

At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. President Trump wants the Feds to cut rates, but officials have resisted out of concern that Trump's tariffs will push up inflation. Greg Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, joined Dan to discuss both interest rates and tariffs.


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Despite ongoing efforts being made by Mayor Michelle Wu and city officials, such as increased police patrols, substance abuse outreach teams, and daily needle-pickup crews, South End residents continue to express that it's just not enough. The area around the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue continues to be a humanitarian crisis. Dan was joined by Andrew Brand, Co-President of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association, to discuss concerns over criminal activity and safety in the Mass. and Cass area.


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The NightSide News Update features information and expertise from local and global innovators and leaders. 

Listen in as Dan speaks with: 

Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, about U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics.

Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis.”  Every year, tens of thousands of horses (racehorses past their prime, foals who didn’t meet expectations, elderly Amish cart horses, and backyard companions) become “unwanted.” Keim takes readers to the front lines of the crisis.  

Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, on why scammers want your resume and how they get them!
 
Krissie Kelleher, the new CEO of the Boston nonprofit Team IMPACT, about the work of Team IMPACT that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.

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Every now and then, a rare opportunity arrives when listeners can call in about any subject. Callers chimed in on many topics, including cases in the news, crazy motorists, the trade situation, bike lanes, and the Market Basket feud.

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It's been three months since 5-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph was struck and killed by a school bus as he attempted to cross the street in Hyde Park. Members of the Joseph Family have filed a lawsuit against the bus company and the bus driver. The Joseph Family lawyer, Matt Fogelman, joined Dan with the details of this case.


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The 2025 MLB trade deadline is upon us, and it's anyone's guess as to what's in store for the Red Sox. Will they be trading some of their younger players to increase their chances of getting to the World Series? Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy broke it down for us.

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We kicked off the program with four news stories we thought you'd like to know more about!
In this episode we chatted with:

Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet: Is 'Travel Math' derailing your finances and vacation plans?  It might be…and you might not even be aware it’s happening!
 
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine: There’s a viral trend on TikTok and other social media platforms that has people taping their mouths shut for better sleep to encourage nose breathing, which is touted as better for overall health. But is it safe?

“Beat” Walker Mary Rizzo and Chrissy Vraibel, Community Service Officer for the Boston Police Department: Senior women are “walking the beat” in Charlestown with the Boston PD which not only gets seniors out in a safe environment but encourages these once isolated seniors to meet others! Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox even walks with the group!

Keri Mesropov, Founder of Spring Talent Development: The Gen Z work ethic – Definitely differs from the Gen X and Boomer’s, and possibly even the Millennials. Gen Zers are embracing a trend called “micro-retirement.” What is this new trend all about?

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In this 20th hour, Dan wanted to know what your best day so far this summer has been, or is there a good day coming up?

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Continued conversation about how Fenway Park concession workers are striking ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the concession workers, said the strike will last 3 days. Despite the strike, Aramark, the workers’ employer, insists that they have contingency plans in place and will be ready for fans despite the strike. Fenway concession workers are asking fans to boycott food, drinks, and souvenirs in support.

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Fenway Park concession workers went on strike ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing the concession workers, said the strike will last 3 days. Despite the strike, Aramark, the workers’ employer, insists that they have contingency plans in place and will be ready for fans despite the strike. Fenway concession workers are asking fans to boycott food, drinks, and souvenirs in support. Do you have plans to attend the Sox/Dodgers series this weekend? What do you plan to do?

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