NightSide With Dan Rea

The latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the school leading to a contentious back and forth. Why is Trump still going after Harvard?

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The latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the school leading to a contentious back and forth. Why is Trump still going after Harvard?

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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!

How much you have to make to rent comfortably in Boston? Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.

New Adventure Park called Urban Air Opens In Brockton! Cheryl Ng – Owner of Urban Air Brockton stopped by.

General manager Don Sweeney got more time to fix the Bruins. Will he make good with it? Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist discussed it with Dan.


Do you get paid overtime or tips? Here's how the GOP tax bill could impact your money. Sherif Mityas - CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains explained it to Dan.

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This year's commencement speaker at the University of Maryland truly leapt to new heights! Kermit the Frog was the headliner at this year's graduation ceremony at UMD. The connection? The late Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppet Show,” was a Class of 1960 graduate. Would you have appreciated a commencement speech delivered by a puppet?

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Continued rememberance on Memorial Day with listeners sharing their stories of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. 

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Memorial Day honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Dan asked the listeners who they were remembering this Memorial Day.

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In this NightSide News Update we chatted with: 

Alan Arnette, a mountaineer and climbing coach with over 30 years climbing experience – Discussing challenges climbing Mt. Everest and the cost.

Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a sleep expert and researcher at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School - Discussing how hitting the snooze button might not be in your best interest!

Dr. David Hill, member of the Lung Association's National Board of Directors, immediate past chair of the Northeast Regional Board of the American Lung Association, and a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician - Discussing the results from the 2025 “State of the Air” report done by the American Lung Association.

John Judge, CEO of Scouting Boston - Discussing Scouting America and Scouting Boston name change and upcoming event honoring two outstanding supporters.

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For NightSide’s last hour of the week, we kept it light and fun.  We covered three topics:  Honor a military servicemember for Memorial Day, what was your first concert, and what is your biggest regret?

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The latest in the ongoing battle between the Trump Admin. and Harvard University includes an effort by the Trump Admin. to bar the university from using the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for not complying with their demands to supply information on student visa holders. Harvard followed up with a lawsuit against the administration for violation of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act, to which a federal judge temporarily blocked the Admin. from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. Dan takes aim with the President's battle with Harvard and thinks he's wasting political capital. Do you agree or disagree?

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Frank Baker, a longtime Boston City Council member who served 6 terms over 12 years as a district councilor representing most of Dorchester and parts of South Boston, decided not to seek reelection in 2023. Flash forward to now and the former councilor has decided to seek election as a Boston city councilor at large to represent the entire city of Boston. Baker says after hearing a “steady beat of Bostonians urging me to step back in and get involved” he decided to answer that call. Frank Baker joined us to share his story.

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