NightSide With Dan Rea

Last weekend at the Arlington Street Church in Boston, a number of white clergy members gathered to sign an atonement statement formally apologizing for their church’s complicity in slavery and its legacy. Black faith leaders including, Rev. Kevin Peterson, were also in attendance to sign the atonement document as witnesses. 

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Last weekend at the Arlington Street Church in Boston, a number of white clergy members gathered to sign an atonement statement formally apologizing for their church’s complicity in slavery and its legacy. Black faith leaders including, Rev. Kevin Peterson, were also in attendance to sign the atonement document as witnesses. Rev. Peterson joined Dan on this “important first step.”

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MA Gov. Maura Healey signed an emergency preamble that puts the new MA gun reform bill into law immediately, ensuring it cannot be suspended by a referendum petition. The governor said the new gun law bans ghost guns, invests in violence prevention programs, and more. This evening, MA Sen. Peter Durant joined Dan 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!

Good Battles Evil With the Fate of the Planet At Stake In the World Premiere of Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. With Beasties writer and producer Gary Sohmers.

Leon Blackman of OddsChecker on the latest US Presidential Election Odds and Trends in the Betting Market according to OddsChecker.

Just 1 in 5 US adults exercise everyday - How Top Athletes Crush Muscle Soreness & Fatigue – Four Ways to Mitigate Muscle Soreness with James “Jim” LaValle- clinical pharmacist, clinical nutritionist.

Khari Thompson – Boston Globe Sports Reporter checked in and says Jerod Mayo asserts, again, that Jacoby Brissett remains the Patriots’ starting quarterback.

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What did you think about the vice presidential debate? Dan Rea shared his thoughts on who he believes won the debate and the biggest takeaways from the debate.

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Leading up to Tuesday's first and potentially only vice presidential debate between Democratic vice-presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, Dan Rea previewed what to expect and look out for during the live CBS News Vice Presidential Debate between the candidates. Who did you predict would win the debate and why?

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The presidential contest goes well beyond the horse race with many expressing the U.S. is “on the wrong track.” Opinion indicates Vice President Kamala Harris better represents change, but which candidate can get the country headed in the right direction? Currently, polls indicate that if the election were held today, Harris would be the winner.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday that allows marijuana dispensaries to sell food, serve nonalcoholic beverages, and host live events on their properties, paving the way for full-scale pot lounges in the state. According to the Marijuana Policy Project, several other states already have these Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Are we next?

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In an effort to avoid a 30% property tax increase for Boston homeowners, Mayor Michelle Wu has proposed a three-year tax increase for commercial properties. Commercial property values have dropped, some stating, because of the increased work-at-home model. Greg Maynard, Executive Director of the Boston Policy Institute, says the city needs to find new sources of growth and joined Dan for discussion.

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We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! 

The Salvation Army in Massachusetts has deployed emergency disaster responders to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene – Capt. Mockabee provides an on-the-ground report from Florida.

Why do parts of Massachusetts have more vibrant leaves than New Hampshire? How foliage season progresses and why? Steven Roberge, Professor of natural resources at the University of New Hampshire and a state specialist in forestry for the university’s Extension program joined Dan.

Wes Schroll, CEO of Fetch discussed the winners of the inaugural Boston young entrepreneur competition Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition  

Mike Keiley, Vice president of the MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Protection Division discusses A Special Cat Adoption Event  - There's an expected arrival of animals from Hurricane Helene impacted areas.


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