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!

The Push for Office Returns—But Is It the Right Move? Clark Lowe, President and CEO of O'Connor Company discussed it with Dan.

X (Twitter) Outage that occurred this week due to a massive cyberattack. If X can go down, how vulnerable are other companies? Kate Kuehn - Vice President of Global Cyber Advocacy at World Wide Technology checked in.

Trump tariffs gut punch farmers, what they can do now… With Arther Erickson – CEO of Hylio.

Study: Children develop body image issues starting as young as 7. What's the best way for parents to help their children have a healthy relationship with food? Kelly Shoup - licensed, pediatric occupational therapist explained.

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Join Dan on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 for brunch from 11-1 at Neroli's Ristorante - 282 Washington Street, Westwood, MA 02090. 

Bill and Bo Winiker will be there providing great music to go with the great food!

For Reservations, call 781-375-2594. Please request to be seated in the "Dan Rea Section." 

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Dan discussed Columbia University's Graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and deportation for pro-Palistinain demonstrations. He is currently still in custody. 

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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire made the announcement that she will not seek reelection for her senate seat, essentially turning NH into a battleground state for the Senate in 2026. Can the Republicans reclaim a seat in NH furthering their majority in the Senate or will the Democrats defend that seat? Who do you think will and should run for that seat in NH?

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Roughly five years ago the world shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic. Years later some are still struggling with what is called “Long Covid,” which is a collection of symptoms that last three months or longer after your first Covid symptoms. What is the prevalence and risk factors of Long Covid? What are some of the symptoms? Julie Sullivan, the Program Manager of the COVID Recovery Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital joined us to discuss treatments, what you need to know and how to protect yourself against Long Covid!

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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!

Mass. Dems look for their Trump-era message - searching for a path forward following their 2024 election losses… Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan.

NFL Free Agency Moves – What’s next for the Patriots in free agency? Chris Price – Boston Globe Sportswriter stopped by to discuss it with Dan.


50 New England sayings & slang, explained! Some of the unique, quirky slang words you’ll most likely only hear in New England! Stacy Milbouer – writer/journalist for the Granite Post banged a wicked uey to join Dan. 

The U.S. is facing a critical hospital bed shortage by 2032, UCLA research suggests! Dr. Richard Leuchter – assistant professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the study’s lead investigator discussed it with Dan.

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced her plan for lowering energy bills for residents. Part of her plan includes a $50 credit residents will see on their April electric bills. Dan discussed the governor’s plan, and we heard about how you’re cutting back if at all. How are you tackling the cost of your energy bill?

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David Urban, the newest board member for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and political commentator for CNN, joined Dan to discuss a variety of political key issues playing out in D.C.

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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!

U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Families! With Alex Kwanten - Managing Editor of the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report.

$5,000 Scholarships for Students wanting a Career as an Automotive Technician - Experts predict a shortage of 417,000 auto technicians by 2028. Alex Shelton - Ford Philanthropy’s Manager, Education for the Future of Work explained.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March - critical importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against colorectal cancer. Dr. Ryan Carlson - colon and rectal surgeon at Cape Cod Healthcare checked in.

Spring Breakers Should Be Aware Of Fentanyl Laced Drugs: Increase In Overdoses, According To Experts. Abid Nazeer, DEFENT Advisor and Addiction Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer at Hopemark Health joined Dan.

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