NightSide With Dan Rea

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Gloucester stands in for 1775 Charlestown this weekend as thousands of Revolutionary war reenactors bring to life the Battle of Bunker Hill. With Kendall Buhl – WBZ NewsRadio Reporter.

The City of Leominster will be competing alongside 19 other communities nationwide for one of 10 All American City awards.  A delegation led by the Mayor and Johnny Appleseed. With Mayor Dean Mazzarella.

The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks. The immersive cinematic experience is a one-of-a-kind perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon, narrated by Hanks. With Richard Slaney the CEO of Lightroom. 

Heatwave next week, 100° possible! & Boston is experiencing its windiest year on record. With Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist.

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Part 2 of Israel has outlined it lacks the ordnance to take out Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and needs U.S. assistance. President Trump indicated it makes sense for the U.S. to launch strikes against Iran, but only if the “bunker-buster” bombs are guaranteed to work. Trump is not convinced these bombs can penetrate Fordow which has an estimated depth of 300ft. Dan discussed the latest.

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To start the hour we spoke with Sandra Mccroom from Childrens Services of Roxbury about the history of Juneteenth!

Israel has outlined it lacks the ordnance to take out Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and needs U.S. assistance. President Trump indicated it makes sense for the U.S. to launch strikes against Iran, but only if the “bunker-buster” bombs are guaranteed to work. Trump is not convinced these bombs can penetrate Fordow which has an estimated depth of 300ft. Dan brought you the latest.

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On the night of June 18th, in the hours after the Karen Read murder retrial verdict was announced, a local polling and market research firm asked 1,170 Norfolk County residents, who met the qualifications to be selected as jurors, for their opinions on the case. Brian Wynne, President of Opinion Diagnostics, joined Dan to share the results of their poll.

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https://zahilectures.com/8:05PM: The disappearance of Debbie Melo that occurred on June 20, 2000 with Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter Emily Sweeney.

8:15PM: Mysteries of the Egypian pharaohs with archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass! Visit: A Royal Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass - USA & CANADA GRAND LECTURE TOUR MAY – AUGUST 2025 for more!

8:30PM: Dr. Sushrut Jangi, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center talks about a mysterious illness that is on the rise for long term cannabis users – It’s called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. 

8:45PM: Would you read a novel written completely by AI? Massachusetts-based author Lori Gold discussed!

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After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. The lines were open for comment.

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After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. The lines were open for comment.

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After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. We spoke with criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy about the conclusion of Karen Read’s series of tumultuous trials! 

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After 21 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Karen Read murder trial found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. However, the jury did find Read guilty of OUI, which was a lesser charge that was added to the verdict slip for the second trial. Judge Beverly Cannone sentenced Read to one year probation after the verdict was announced. Read will be sentenced at a later court date. CBS Boston’s Kristina Rex joined us to kick off the conversation about Karen Read’s acquittal! 

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On the second full day of jury deliberations in the Karen Read trial, the jury came back and asked the judge presiding over the trial, Judge Beverly Cannone, four questions related to evidence and charges. The first question was about the time frame for the OUI charge. The second asked if Read's interviews are evidence and how they can be considered. The third question asked for clarity for convicting on a lesser charge. Then the fourth question was, "If we find not guilty on two charges but can't agree on one charge, is it a hung jury on all three charges or just one charge?" to which Judge Cannone said she could not answer. 

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