NightSide With Dan Rea

David Solet is challenging longtime Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan in the upcoming Democratic primary, arguing the office needs a new approach to public safety and prosecution. The race is drawing significant attention over police union endorsements. Ryan states she signed a pledge to neither seek nor accept them, while Solet has secured endorsements from numerous public safety unions. Solet joined Dan to discuss the race, his campaign, and why he believes he’s the better choice for Middlesex County.

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Continued conversation about how President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him.

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President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him. Dan discussed.

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Iran-born Jalil Mortazavi came to America in 1976 after losing his sight, overcoming challenges to learn English, earn university degrees, and build a career in theater, radio, and as a court interpreter. Now a freelance journalist, Jalil has written a book celebrating the people who helped him and the country he came to call home. With humor, gratitude, and optimism, he explored what he calls “The Mystery of America.” Drawing on his Iranian background, Jalil joined Dan to share his thoughts on the war.

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Jill Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working “boots on the ground” in Afghanistan, from USAID and anticorruption work to founding nonprofits focused on food security and self-reliance. After evacuating Afghanistan to protect her assistant from Taliban threats, Jill returned to Kabul and remains committed to helping Afghan families build greater independence. She joined Dan to share her firsthand perspective on Afghanistan’s past and present, along with her bold vision for a brighter future.

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Continued conversation about how Massachusetts inmates accused of attacking correction officers have received millions of dollars in settlement payouts, raising questions about how these cases are handled behind prison walls. The Boston Herald reports that the settlements total about $6 million, even as some of the inmates faced charges for allegedly assaulting corrections staff. Should inmates receive monetary compensation for actions they took?

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Massachusetts inmates accused of attacking correction officers have received millions of dollars in settlement payouts, raising questions about how these cases are handled behind prison walls. The Boston Herald reports that the settlements total about $6 million, even as some of the inmates faced charges for allegedly assaulting corrections staff. Should inmates receive monetary compensation for actions they took?

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Tyler Macallister is a Republican candidate running for Congress in Massachusetts’ 9th District, challenging longtime Democratic Rep. Bill Keating. As a fisherman and Mattapoisett Select Board member, Macallister says his experience on the water gives him a firsthand look at the challenges facing South Coast fishermen and working families. He says Washington, D.C., needs fewer career politicians and more people with real-world experience who care more about serving others than serving themselves. Macallister checked in with Dan.

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Boston is facing a growing public safety challenge as crime rises while an already understaffed police department struggles to keep up. With officers stretched thin and communities demanding more protection, questions remain about where the help will come from. Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, says the department is 600 officers short, and the officers they do have are consistently working 16-hour days. Calderone joined Dan to discuss.

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For this 20th hour, Dan wanted to know about your favorite ice cream place. Not your favorite flavor, but where you go to get a tasty treat! Listen in!

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