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!

Alcohol Awareness Month – What Recovery Centers of America does in helping individuals combat alcoholism. With Dr. Myles Jen Kin, Medical Director for Recovery Centers of America in Massachusetts.

The 50 Greatest Athletes in Boston Sports History with Martin Gitlin – Author & Sportswriter.

Journey of the Columbus Chill, a minor-league hockey team whose innovative marketing and indomitable spirit not only captivated a city but also paved the way for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. With David Paitson – Author, Former president and general manager of the Columbus Chill.

Spring allergy season is here! Allergy sufferers expected to have worse season than usual… With Ashly McPhillips - CVS Pharmacist and District Leader.

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In the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism charges in New York, along with federal murder and stalking charges. U.S. AG Bondi lifted the moratorium on federal executions back in February of this year. Do you think Luigi Mangione should receive the death penalty if found guilty of murder? What are your thoughts on capital punishment?

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In the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism charges in New York, along with federal murder and stalking charges. U.S. AG Bondi lifted the moratorium on federal executions back in February of this year. Do you think Luigi Mangione should receive the death penalty if found guilty of murder? What are your thoughts on capital punishment?

Attorney Harvey Silverglate joined in on the conversation with Dan this hour!

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Boston attorney Jim Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (who signed the Social Security Act into law) and former associate commissioner of the Social Security Admin. during the Clinton Administration, believes the Trump Admin. is “trying to hollow out Social Security” and “undermine confidence in the system” by weakening the agency that manages the program. Do you think the Trump Admin. is doing more harm than good to the Social Security Admin. or straightening it out for the better? Attorney Roosevelt joined us to discuss!

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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!

April is Autism Acceptance Month. What the Northeast Arc does in helping individuals with disabilities and autism. Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO, Northeast Arc joined Dan.

Rumson’s Rum in Salem, MA! Eric Glass – Owner of Rumson’s Rum stopped by.

Bank of Mom & Dad: 50% of parents financially supporting adult children. Bill Dendy – Financial Strategist with Raymond James explained.

"Why You’re Unhappy: Biology vs Politics".  Dr. Loretta Breuning - Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University checked in.

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There have been more cases emerging of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting and detaining students and working professionals who have had their Visas revoked over engagement in activities that are “counter to our national interest or our foreign policy” or in some cases with no explanation given at all. Do you think the arrests are a violation of these individuals’ civil liberties? Are these detainments and potential deportations worth spending valuable political capital on?

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The Trump Administration’s plan to slash roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration staff raise concerns about how the cuts could hurt customer service and access to benefits. Will Social Security be around when you retire?

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The Trump Administration’s plan to slash roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration staff raise concerns about how the cuts could hurt customer service and access to benefits. Will Social Security be around when you retire?

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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!

Steph Solis – Axios Boston Reporter with what to know before Karen Read's retrial kicks off…

Are We Creating A Jobless Society? According to Bill Gates, within 10 years humans won't be needed 'for most things'. Faisal Hoque - AI Innovator & Technologist & author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI joined Dan to discuss.

European Green Crabs are invasive species inhabiting and destroying MA coasts – St. Ours Clam Broth found a way to eliminate their threat by eating them! Sharon St. Ours – Runs the Family Business & Created the new dehydrated crab broth from the invasive European Green Crabs joined Dan.

Jury Selection for Karen Read’s Retrial. Phil Tracy – Criminal defense attorney checked in with Dan.

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NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. This week, Dan has a two-part question. If you could just kick anyone out of the country, whom would it be? And, if you had unlimited funds and could move anywhere, where would you move to?

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