NightSide With Dan Rea

The March Consumer Price Index report showed that core inflation is up 3.5% year over year. The increase is being driven in large part by the increased cost of housing and gasoline. Yesterday, stock prices collapsed in response to the report. How much will inflation be a contributing factor at the polls this November election? How are you faring?

The March Consumer Price Index report showed that core inflation is up 3.5% year over year. The increase is being driven in large part by the increased cost of housing and gasoline. Yesterday, stock prices collapsed in response to the report. How much will inflation be a contributing factor at the polls this November election? How are you faring?

It appears that in the next week, funding for Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system could run out if lawmakers don’t negotiate a fiscal plan. How much does it cost to house and shelter migrants in MA? A report released earlier this week showed the Healey Administration has already spent $504 million on emergency shelters as of April 4th. Will the legislature strike a deal in time? What will it cost? MA State Senator Peter Durant joined Dan to discuss it.

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,  Bill Patjane – Regional Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association MA Chapter. APDA's Optimism Walk Comes to Framingham, Massachusetts to Make Strides Against Parkinson's

Then, Marathon Monday/Patriots Day/Red Sox – Happenings in Boston with Boston Globe Reporter Katie McInerney.

And Adam Ruben of the Economic Security Project has good news for tax filing procrastinators: Taxpayers in 12 States can now E-File returns directly with IRS for free.

Finally, David Kemper & Alex Cain on the Battle of Lexington reenactment on Patriots Day.

While the war rages on in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, the effects of that war are being felt here at home. Over the weekend, protesters in Dearborn, MI drew attention for their "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!" chants during an International Al-Quds Day rally.

While the war rages on in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, the effects of that war are being felt here at home. Over the weekend, protesters in Dearborn, MI drew attention for their "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!" chants during an International Al-Quds Day rally. Attorney Jeff Robbins, a former United States delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva joined Dan to discuss the situation.

A former Holyoke city councilor was arrested for child pornography. Instead of standing trial, the ex-Holyoke official Wilmer Puello-Mota, fled the country to Russia, joined the Russian army, and is now fighting in Russia’s war with Ukraine! Puello-Mota’s lawyer said he gathers he is not coming back.

David Sellers, Executive Director of the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club in Newton on their 27th annual Gala!

Jimmy Faila on his upcoming show at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre.


Michael Nadeau of Cnect on how age discrimination remains a problem in the hiring process (for younger candidates too).

WaPo Reporter Teddy Amenabar on the EPA setting limits for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, were each individually sentenced to 10 to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter. The Crumbleys are the first parents to ever be charged and convicted for their child’s mass shooting. The judge in the case said the Crumbleys’ convictions were “not about poor parenting” but rather “repeatedly ignoring warning signs any reasonable person would have seen.” We heard your thoughts.

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, were each individually sentenced to 10 to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter. The Crumbleys are the first parents to ever be charged and convicted for their child’s mass shooting. The judge in the case said the Crumbleys’ convictions were “not about poor parenting” but rather “repeatedly ignoring warning signs any reasonable person would have seen.” We heard your thoughts.