NightSide With Dan Rea

The latest MCAS scores were released this week and show “concerning” results of decline in all major categories amongst all age groups in Massachusetts' public schools. Roughly, 16,000 10th graders failed at least one portion of the 2024 MCAS exam. This comes at a time right before voters’ head to the polls this November to vote on Question 2, whether a passing MCAS score should be a graduation requirement. Dan asked listeners if they plan to vote Yes or No on Question 2.

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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!

Sara Conahan, Chief Development Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts talked about the 22nd Annual Daquan Burrell Memorial Big Golf Tournament to Support Youth Mentoring Programs Thursday, September 26.

Paul Barker - Owner of Pauli’s in Boston offers its Famous Lobster Roll with a Diamond Engagement Ring for a $10,000.00.

Bobby Boyd - Executive Director of The Record and Co is preserving Boston's musical legacy by providing affordable access to rehearsal rooms and recording studios.

Jason Rohrer – Video Game Designer & Computer Programmer creates Treasure hunt with $26,000 statue hidden in the woods of the Northeast!

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Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld discusses a possible last-minute maneuver by the Democrats this Fall if they are doubting their chance of winning at the polls… Could it be possible that President Biden might step down to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to step up and become the 47th President of the U.S. right before the election? How much of a bump would that give her? We discussed.

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Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld discusses a possible last-minute maneuver by the Democrats this Fall if they are doubting their chance of winning at the polls… Could it be possible that President Biden might step down to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to step up and become the 47th President of the U.S. right before the election? How much of a bump would that give her? Dan discussed with Joe Battenfeld what could be the biggest October surprise of all!

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Massachusetts Republicans are blowing the whistle after discovering MA taxpayer-funded EBT cards were used in Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, California, Florida, Alaska, and in several other locations across the country. State Sen. Ryan Fattman and other GOP members are seeking an investigation into the matter. We discussed.


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Jo Ann Simons - President & CEO, Northeast Arc has some Salem News: Northeast Arc Finishes Construction on Home for People With Developmental Disabilities, Complex Medical Issues.

Bob Scannell - President and CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester is Celebrating Their 50th Anniversary & Their impact on the community

Bobby Livingston – Executive Vice President at RR Auction discussed King Gillette's Personal Shaving Kit & JFK Assassination Film Up for Auction in Boston – Remarkable Rarities Auction live at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Boston on Saturday, September 28.

Dr. Eric Nepute discussed 1 in 3 former NFL players believe they have CTE, raising suicide risk.

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According to a new report from StreetLight Data, people in almost every major U.S. metro, including Boston, are driving more than they were pre-pandemic. Why? What is the driving force behind the increase in driving? If people are traveling more, it could mean more economic activity… Will that change though with a new Covid variant out there? The federal government will once again be handing out free Covid tests this Fall.

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According to a new report from StreetLight Data, people in almost every major U.S. metro, including Boston, are driving more than they were pre-pandemic. Why? What is the driving force behind the increase in driving? If people are traveling more, it could mean more economic activity… Will that change though with a new Covid variant out there? The federal government will once again be handing out free Covid tests this Fall. We continued the discussion!

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According to a new report from StreetLight Data, people in almost every major U.S. metro, including Boston, are driving more than they were pre-pandemic. Why? What is the driving force behind the increase in driving? If people are traveling more, it could mean more economic activity… Will that change though with a new Covid variant out there? The federal government will once again be handing out free Covid tests this Fall. We discussed!

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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! 

Rachel Kaprielian – CEO of Triangle, Inc. - former Massachusetts State Representative and Registrar of Motor Vehicles checked in!

Katie Servis, first female airport manager ever at Cape Cod Gateway and a former Air National Guard member on how airports prepare for a crash/emergency and what you need to know as a passenger. Cape Cod Gateway Airport is holding what is called a Full Scale Exercise this week. What that means…

Diana DiZoglio – MA State Auditor – Born and Raised in Methuen, MA former Rep. of the Area on the Death of Methuen Mayor Neil Perry.

Larry Davis – Maze Master Larry joined us to discuss a Corn Maze In Sterling Named One Of The Best In The Country! Davis Mega Maze.

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