NightSide With Dan Rea

Flock Safety cameras are popping up in communities across the country, but their use has sparked controversy over privacy and public safety. A new bill from Rep. Thomas Massie would block federal funding for cities and police departments that use the controversial license-plate reader technology, arguing it goes too far. Supporters say the cameras help solve crimes and keep communities safer, while critics worry they create a system of constant surveillance. Dan talked with Flock Safety’s Chief Legal Officer, Dan Haley.

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Dave Wedge, a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, podcast host, and award-winning former Boston Herald reporter, has released his latest book, Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O'Keefe, and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA. The book examines the high-profile Karen Read trial, exploring the competing narratives, claims, and controversy surrounding the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe and the case that captured national attention. Dan talked with Wedge about this captivating trial.

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We continued to discuss the trial of Lindsay Clancy where prosecutors allege the former Duxbury labor and delivery nurse deliberately killed her three young children in January 2023 before attempting to take her own life.

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Halftime returns with Paul Wahlberg.

Jill Suzanne Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working on the ground in Afghanistan, helping local communities and building organizations focused on economic opportunity, food security, and women's empowerment. Even after the Taliban returned to power, she remained committed to the Afghan people and continues to work on practical, long-term solutions to help the country move forward. Jill joined Dan to talk about what's happening in Afghanistan today and why she remains hopeful about its future.

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Continued conversation about postpartum psychosis which is a rare but serious mental health emergency that can occur after childbirth, causing symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and severe mood changes. Unlike postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis can involve a loss of touch with reality and requires immediate medical attention. The condition is at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial, which is now underway.

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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental health emergency that can occur after childbirth, causing symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and severe mood changes. Unlike postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis can involve a loss of touch with reality and requires immediate medical attention. The condition is at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial, which is now underway. Dan spoke with Dr. Nicole Harrington Cirino, a psychiatrist, member of the Perinatal Psychosis Task Force at Postpartum Support International, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, who explained the condition, its symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

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Dan introduced the Nightside listeners to the Democratic Socialists of America, and their desire to get rid of America's government. Listen in!

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The family of 87-year-old Maude Hinds says they were blindsided after learning the Massachusetts Parole Board voted to release the man convicted of strangling her during a 1991 robbery in Boston. Relatives say they believed his life sentence meant he would never be released and are now questioning how the board reached its decision. Dan spoke with George "Chip" Greenidge Jr., the great-nephew of Hinds.

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Massachusetts may seem primed for a political shake-up, with frustrated voters, competitive primaries, and a record nine ballot questions this fall. But political analyst Jon Keller says the state's political establishment has a long history of surviving challenges, noting that incumbents like Gov. Maura Healey and Sen. Ed Markey continue to poll well. Keller joined Dan for discussion. 

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The highly anticipated murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is underway in Plymouth Superior Court, where prosecutors allege the former Duxbury labor and delivery nurse deliberately killed her three young children in January 2023 before attempting to take her own life. The jury first heard opening statements from Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham and defense attorney Kevin Reddington. Patrick Clancy, the children's father and Lindsay Clancy's former husband, was the first witness to testify. Joining Dan for analysis was attorney Philip A. Tracy Jr.

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