NightSide With Dan Rea

The Massachusetts Republican Party is becoming more competitive. Christopher Lauzon is a lifelong Cape Codder who is running for the Cape and Islands Senate seat, challenging incumbent Julian Cyr. Lauzon joined Dan to discuss the many MA based topics he is ready to tackle if elected senator. Sen. Cyr declined our invitation to join this evening.

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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!

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch joined Dan to discuss Congressman William Delahunt and Karen & Rob Hale to be Honored at 2024 Adams Presidential Center Gala.

 Christina Gravina – Founder & CEO of Bridging Independent Living Together – Highlighting a Non-Profit organization devoted to enriching the lives of people with disabilities.

Mark Schieldrop – AAA Senior Spokesperson discusses Put Driving Safety on The Table for Older Americans Month - & Memorial Day Weekend Travel.

Jodi O’Donnell-Ames – Founder of Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit dedicated to supporting the children of those with ALS - & Book: Hope Givers: Conversations and Stories of Hope.

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If you were to guess, where do you think a majority of young voters fall politically? Popular opinion might have you guessing a majority of Gen-Zers are Democratic. However that is not true. According to a Gallup poll, while a good chunk of 18–29-year-olds, 47% of them, do identify as Democratic, 39% identify as Republican, and 12% Independent so they are quite nuanced. We discussed.


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If you were to guess, where do you think a majority of young voters fall politically? Popular opinion might have you guessing a majority of Gen-Zers are Democratic. However that is not true. According to a Gallup poll, while a good chunk of 18–29-year-olds, 47% of them, do identify as Democratic, 39% identify as Republican, and 12% Independent so they are quite nuanced. We discussed.

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Even with inflation cooling, Massachusetts has seen a surge in grocery prices, rising faster than most of the country. Why? While there are several factors, high transportation and energy costs combined with too much supermarket competition are driving forces in plaguing the Bay State with high grocery bills. How much are you paying for groceries? Have you had to cut back?

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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!

Why are grocery prices rising so much faster in Massachusetts? With Boston Globe Reporter Thomas Lee.

Hunter Chaney - Director of Marketing, Communications and Education Collings Foundation / American Heritage Museum on a WWII Tank Demonstration May 25th & 26th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the American Heritage Museum.

MA Sen. Bruce Tarr joined Dan to promote a postpartum depression app, legislative efforts on that development and what we can do right now for mothers. & an update on Salisbury Beach raised funds.

Bobby Livingston - Executive VP at RR Auction with a little rock history: a rare Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard tape are up for auction.

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For NightSide’s last hour of the week, Dan likes to keep it light and fun. It's time again for listeners to share their stories with meeting celebrities. The good, the bad, and the ugly. 

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It’s no secret that Boston is known for its often jammed and confusing roadways. Unlike New York City that is laid out like a grid, Boston is laid out more like a web. That can be confusing to newcomers, and sometimes even longtime residents! Dan discussed the Boston Globe’s guide to master Boston traffic!

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Many Norfolk residents are not too happy about, what they say is, being blinded by the Healey Administration’s plan to use the old Bay State Correctional Facility as a migrant shelter. Selectmen claim the state only told them the plan days before without any consultation. Additionally, with Norfolk schools “maxed out on capacity,” town officials are concerned about how they would take on more kids.

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We started the News Update with Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter, and Massachusetts' reliance on the gig economy grows.

Dr. Inderpal Randhawa discussed Food Allergy Action Month: How to stay safe and manage life with food allergies.

Next, Captain Ramsey Chason of Sea Tow Cape and Islands with top boating tips and how to avoid common mishaps while out on the water ahead of the busy summer season.

Postcard Club of New England is starting up after such a successful Passion For Postcards Event back in March! Kathy Alpert chatted with Dan.

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