NightSide With Dan Rea

Amidst rising breast cancer rates among younger Americans, a new guideline about breast cancer screening emerges from the US Preventive Services Task Force. The USPSTF now recommends women beginning at 40 years old should receive a mammogram every other year. The previous recommendation was that women should begin receiving biannual screenings at age 50. Candy O’Terry, radio personality and breast cancer survivor, joined Dan to discuss the new guideline and share her story.

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First up, Dr. Aaron White of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism talked with Dan about the dangers of drinking in the summer.

Then, Loka Pandya says Laughter really is the best medicine! From easing back pain to keeping your heart healthy, experts share 6 surprising benefits of chuckling.

And Day 2 of the Karen Read trial with analysis from attorney Phil Tracy.

Finally, Bill Dendy – Financial Expert with Raymond James (a financial services firm) says raising a child in the US is getting even more expensive.

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The pro-Palestinian student protest encampment at Columbia University continues to draw national attention. Khymani James, a student leader in the pro-Palestinian movement was barred from campus after standing by a statement they made online that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” We heard your thoughts.

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The pro-Palestinian student protest encampment at Columbia University continues to draw national attention. Khymani James, a student leader in the pro-Palestinian movement was barred from campus after standing by a statement they made online that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” Boston Herald Columnist Jeff Robbins joined to discuss.

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The Karen Read murder trial in Massachusetts officially started. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The opening statements began where Read’s defense team made the argument that Read was framed and told jurors that the investigation into O’Keefe’s death was “shoddy and biased.” We discussed Day 1 of the Karen Read trial.

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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!

First up, Christopher Muther – Boston Globe travel writer on two nights, three provinces, and 1,600 miles. A sleeper train through Maritime Canada is slow travel at its best.

Then, U.S. fertility rate falls to record low, with Adam Lampert, Senior Care Expert with Manchester Living.

Sam Bourgi from CreditNews ReSearch says Boston among the top 10 least affordable metros for renters in 2024.

And, Mike Crews, Financial Strategist, says ‘Unretiring’ is a growing trend.

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Every now and then between now and the election, Dan conducts a "snap poll" to see where Nightside listeners stand. Dan heard your votes!

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According to an AARP survey, 1 in 4 U.S. adults aged 50 or older, who are not yet retired, expect to never retire! The higher cost of living is one of the main reasons why people are unable to save for retirement. In addition, a looming issue that will affect Americans' ability to retire is the financial health of Social Security and Medicare. Do you think you’ll be able to retire? Why or why not?

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The town of Marshfield joins a growing number of other communities in Massachusetts that have rejected the state’s MBTA Communities Act. The Act is MA’s answer to their housing crisis by requiring cities and towns near public transit, build multifamily housing adjacent to transit. Marshfield has until the end of 2024 to comply or risk losing state funding. We heard from Marshfield residents who shared their thoughts. 

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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! 

Excitement mounts among soccer fans for Messi’s New England appearance, with Frank Dell’Apa – Globe Sports Correspondent.

How much is tipflation costing Americans every year? Americans spend nearly $500 a year tipping more than they’d like to, according to new research. Nick Neonakis – franchise expert from the Franchise Consulting Company joined Dan.

Some Massachusetts Gas Stations Are Charging More Than $4 Per Gallon; Will That Be The Norm This Summer? Tom Joyce – Reporter at the NewBoston Post checked in.

AARP survey, 1 in 4 U.S. adults aged 50 or older who are not yet retired, expect to never retire.  David John – Senior Strategic Policy Advisor at AARP.

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