NightSide With Dan Rea

The battle over Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence continues. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole, who proceeded over Tsarnaev’s death penalty case, is in the midst of investigating whether two jurors were biased during the 2015 trial. The Bomber’s defense attorneys are pushing for the death penalty to get thrown out and are seeking a recusal for Judge O’Toole, who they claim made comments about the case on podcasts and during public events. Is justice-delayed justice denied? 

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The battle over Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence continues. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole, who proceeded over Tsarnaev’s death penalty case, is in the midst of investigating whether two jurors were biased during the 2015 trial. The Bomber’s defense attorneys are pushing for the death penalty to get thrown out and are seeking a recusal for Judge O’Toole, who they claim made comments about the case on podcasts and during public events. Is justice-delayed justice denied?

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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! 

Nazar Yasin - founder of the holistic mental health app Sol discussed September is National Suicide Prevention Month. 

The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. Our guest for this segment is Chuck Wisner – Author & Coach.

Rob Kelley - Supply Chain Expert talked about the Canadian freight railroads shut down, dealing a potential blow to North America’s economy.

Louis Ferrante - former Mafia associate (former Gambino family heist expert) & author talked about  history of the American Mafia. Featuring the book: Borgata: Clash of Titans - covers 1960 to 1985, as the mob comes into conflict with the American political elite.


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Robert F. Kennedy is running for president as a third-party candidate with Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Currently, Kennedy remains far behind Trump and Harris in state and national polls. Is RFK about to leave the race and if so, will he endorse Trump?

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Robert F. Kennedy is running for president as a third-party candidate with Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Currently, Kennedy remains far behind Trump and Harris in state and national polls. Is RFK about to leave the race and if so, will he endorse Trump?

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Last year the city of Boston introduced a variance that allowed businesses to apply for a special “Dog Friendly Space,” allowing customers to eat and drink at outdoor patios or spaces with their canines. Do you think dog-friendly dining is a good idea? 

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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! 

Phil Bannatyne, Cambridge Brewing Company’s owner announces the brewery will close in December.

Teralyn Pilgrim - Author of "No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste" shares clever ways to waste less food, save money and live more sustainably.

Michael Poliakoff - President & Chief Executive Officer of American Council of Trustees and Alumni  - ACTA Launches National Commission on American History and Civic Education.

Marc Bolduc – Retiree & former student, Guitar Manufacturer inspires younger generation with guitar manufacturing.


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Tuesday marked Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. President Joe Biden did not speak until very late in the convention night, where he officially “passed the torch” to Kamala Harris. Did Democrats disrespect President Biden by having him on so late? How would you rate the DNC so far? We discussed the latest happenings at the DNC.

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Tuesday marked Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. President Joe Biden did not speak until very late in the convention night, where he officially “passed the torch” to Kamala Harris. Did Democrats disrespect President Biden by having him on so late? How would you rate the DNC so far? We discussed the latest happenings at the DNC.

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It has been quite the historic summer of politics. Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, President Joe Biden stepped aside from running for reelection, and Vice President Kamala Harris is on the verge of being the first Black woman to be nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee. National pollster John Zogby joined Dan to discuss how anything can happen this November!

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