NightSide With Dan Rea

According to MA House Speaker Ron Marino, part of their fiscal 2025 budget, will include a “record” investment in the MBTA. That investment amounts to more than a half a billion dollars. Brian Kane, Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board joined us to discuss finances, operations, infrastructure, and more relating to the MBTA.

We started with Sen. Bruce Tarr on reoccurring Salisbury Beach damage/erosion with the latest after last week’s storm.

Next, Jonathan Elias with his book, "BURN: Justice is Criminal".

And, Hugo Balta, Owner/publisher of MA Latino News reported that Majority of Hispanics, Latinos consume news in English.

Then, meet Stephen Macleod and Carol Schutte, the elected hog wranglers in Hampton Falls, NH.

The highly anticipated celestial event finally occurred…The total solar eclipse made its appearance in the Greater Boston area starting at roughly around 2:16PM Monday and continued till roughly 3:29PM when the moon covered 93% of the sun at maximum eclipse. Where were you during the eclipse? What was your experience? Did you look up at the sky during it?

The highly anticipated celestial event finally occurred…The total solar eclipse made its appearance in the Greater Boston area starting at roughly around 2:16PM Monday and continued till roughly 3:29PM when the moon covered 93% of the sun at maximum eclipse. Where were you during the eclipse? What was your experience? Did you look up at the sky during it?

The Newton community came together Sunday to rededicate a wall of Israeli hostages located on the Kosowsky Family’s property after it was vandalized a couple of weeks back. Thousands showed up to show their support, including Dan Rea. Homeowner Jeff Kosowsky joined us on NightSide to discuss.

We started this Nightside News Update with Meteorologist Art Horn (formerly Channel 7 here in Boston) sending up weather balloon in direct path of eclipse today to record Atmospheric conditions – shared his findings.

Next, "The Pottsville Maroons and the NFL's Stolen Championship of 1925" with author Vincent Genovese. 

Then, Teachers are using AI to grade essays. But some experts are raising ethical concerns. Tim Dickey, an expert on AI with Improving.com joined Dan to discuss.

They seem to understand our language, but they still go in to the garbage when told not to. So, how smart are dogs?

How you show up really matters. Whether it’s for a blind date, an interview, or an important event. Etiquette expert Valerie Sokolosky joined us on NightSide to give insight and advice on proper etiquette for any occasion!

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has approved at least four no-bid contracts in the past year to assist state-run emergency shelters amid an influx of migrants. Where does the state stand on tackling the migrant crisis? Boston Herald reporter Chris Van Buskirk joined Dan to discuss.

Study: Over 70% of employees blame work stress on breakups and divorces. We discussed it with Renee Marino, a Communication Coach.

In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture Exhibition Will Celebrate the Sculptors of Cape Ann. With Oliver Barker, the Director of the Cape Ann Museum.

Matt Brown’s Upcoming Fundraiser and Participation in the Boston Marathon. 

And, Dr. Fahmi Farah, cardiologist joined Dan to discuss hospitals that are not excited about eclipse mania, Hospitals are on high alert for increased traffic accidents, the potential for mass casualty events and, of course, eye damage.