NightSide With Dan Rea

Most of us probably imagined we'd end up in a different career than the one we actually have. Maybe you dreamed of being a firefighter, a teacher, a doctor, or even a radio talk host…but life had other plans. Dan wanted to know what career you thought you'd have and why it didn't pan out!

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In a move to improve voter turnout, Swampscott is considering allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections. The proposal is part of a broader effort that also includes moving town elections from the spring to November and providing childcare during annual town meetings. If residents support the measure, town officials would still need approval from the Massachusetts Legislature before lowering the voting age could take effect.

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Grocery prices continue to be a major concern for many Americans, as families feel the pinch every time they shop. President Trump has been touting falling prices, especially pointing to the cost of eggs, saying they have dropped significantly since he took office. The debate continues over whether prices are truly coming down, and Dan wanted to know which products you have stopped buying because of their price?

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Boston is taking on a problem that many cities know all too well…rats. The city is hosting a national summit this September, bringing together experts and officials to discuss new ways to combat rodent infestations, from smarter trash management to innovative control methods. The goal is to find solutions that can help Boston and other cities keep rat populations under control. Joining Dan in this podcast is Dr. Bobby Corrigan, the renowned urban rodentologist whose city-commissioned report helped shape Boston’s Rodent Action Plan.

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Continued conversation about the war with Iran as it intensifies with President Trump ordering another round of U.S. airstrikes after Iran attempted a ballistic missile attack on American forces in Jordan. The strikes hit what U.S. officials say were Iranian military targets, and Saudi Arabia has now joined U.S. operations against Iran-backed militias.

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Dan was joined by retired Vice Adm. John Miller, whose nearly four-decade Navy career included flying F-14 Tomcats, commanding aircraft carriers and strike groups, and leading U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the 5th Fleet. A Naval Academy graduate with more than 3,500 flight hours and 1,000 carrier landings, Miller also served in key leadership roles at the Pentagon, NASA, and U.S. Central Command. He shared his perspective on Iran, drawing on a career spent at the forefront of American naval operations and national security.

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The Trump administration rolled out a new initiative designed to help military veterans get behind the wheel of commercial trucks while also stepping up enforcement against truck drivers who aren't legally authorized to work in the U.S. or who fail to meet federal commercial driver's license requirements. The plan aims to recognize veterans' military driving experience and help address ongoing driver shortages in the trucking industry. Dan took a closer look at the proposal and what it could mean for veterans, truckers, and America's highways.

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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal that would let cities and towns use automated cameras to ticket speeding drivers. Supporters say the cameras would make roads safer by slowing drivers in school zones, designated safety zones, and construction zones, while critics warn about privacy and government overreach. Dan spoke with State Sen. William Brownsberger, the primary sponsor of the legislation.

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Continued conversation about how Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment several times during the recent Senate hearing on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing not to answer questions from lawmakers. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, focused on long-running disputes over COVID's origins and allegations that NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic. Dan reviewed what happened at the hearing and discussed what impact Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment might have on public opinion.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment several times during a recent Senate hearing on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing not to answer questions from lawmakers. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, focused on long-running disputes over COVID's origins and allegations that NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic. Dan reviewed what happened at the hearing and discussed what impact Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment might have on public opinion.

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