NightSide With Dan Rea

Dan says yes and invited listeners to discuss why the Biden administration hasn't provided it.

Michael Milken is an American financier known for his development of the financial market for high-yield bonds as well as his high-profile indictment and conviction for violating U.S. securities laws. Richard Sandler, a retired legal professional and veteran investor joined Dan to discuss the Milken indictment, conviction, and what he believes shows overly zealous prosecutors abusing their powers. Harvey Silverglate also joined in.

A growing number of Americans are becoming “religiously unaffiliated,” meaning not associated with or bellowing to any organized religion. According to a report from the Public Religion Research Institute, just 16% of Americans surveyed said religion is the most important thing in their lives, down from 20% a decade ago. Melissa Deckman, CEO of PRRI joined Dan to discuss this trend.

We started this Nightside News Update with Jennifer Epstein – Controlling Manager of Boston Unity Soccer Partners to talk about the White Stadium renovation project.

Then, Locally and nationally, food co-ops are on the rise. Here’s why with Boston Globe reporter Devra First.

Next, Paula Flemming of Better Business Bureau’s Boston Division warns us about contractor scams that can happen anytime! Especially following a major storm, flood, weather event! 

And finally, Peter Zuk – Project Director of the Big Dig in Boston 1991-1999 on the Baltimore Bridge collapse.

Religious leaders in Boston gathered over the weekend for a news conference where they issued a statement calling for “white churches” in Boston to back reparations for slavery. Rev. Kevin Peterson spoke during the conference asking white churches to “publicly commit to a process of reparations where they will extend their great wealth.”

Religious leaders in Boston gathered over the weekend for a news conference where they issued a statement calling for “white churches” in Boston to back reparations for slavery. Rev. Kevin Peterson spoke during the conference asking white churches to “publicly commit to a process of reparations where they will extend their great wealth.”

Repetitive brain trauma endured in contact sports, starting at an early age can have negative long term affects on a child’s cognitive and behavioral health. Drawing from his personal experience with the tragic loss of his son Mac Parkman, Bruce Parkman joined Dan to explore the connection between concussive trauma and mental illness, providing crucial information to parents seeking to protect their children's well-being in the realm of contact sports.

We started this hour with Keith O'Brien, author of CHARLIE HUSTLE: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball.

Next, we were joined by Bill Raynor with his book Why Black Men Nod At Each Other.

Then, Mark Bracken from the MA State Lottery on Powerball & Mega Millions Jackpots Reaching HIGH amounts.

And, Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis is part of a frightening global trend – early detection is the best “cure” for cancer. With guest Sumit Rai, CEO of a company called Cancer Check Labs

In last week's 20th hour, Dan asked listeners what their favorite supermarket is.

The Boston cop killer, previously known as Terrell Muhammad, is still living a life of crime. The career criminal, who changed his name to Joshua McCullough, was arrested this week for assaulting and robbing a woman in Rhode Island. McCullough killed a Boston Police officer in 1993, was sentenced to 26-30 years for the murder and only served 15 before being released. We discussed how this criminal has had one too many chances…