NightSide With Dan Rea

The Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury opened its doors to house migrants. The 400-bed temporary overflow shelter site will be up and running until June of this year. Protesters gathered outside the complex today, to which Gov. Healey said, “we're here today because we really don't have a choice.”

We started this hour with Globe Reporter Jason Laughlin, who reported on disturbing conditions at a Worcester nursing home.

Next, Todd Boeding, A Marine Corp Veteran, talked about the Navy again lowering requirements as it struggles to meet recruitment goals.

We're then joined by Kathy Alpert, a Postcart Enthusiast. We discussed her passion for postcards, and an upcoming show.

Finally, Laura Beltz, Director of Policy Reform for FIRE, with a new report that finds 85% of colleges have restrictive speech codes.

Starting Wednesday, the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury will serve as a temporary overflow site to house migrant families. Why Roxbury? Are there no recreation centers available in affluent towns?

Teacher strike discussion continued.

Starting Wednesday, the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury will serve as a temporary overflow site to house migrant families. Why Roxbury? Are there no recreation centers available in affluent towns?

Tuesday marked the 8th day that students have missed classes in Newton. A local parent has now filed a lawsuit asking a Middlesex Superior Court judge to end the weeklong teachers’ strike. We were joined by this local parent who gave their perspective on what is transpiring there in Newton. The Newton Teachers Association did not respond to our invitation to join the conversation.

In this hour, Dr. Julie Van Dyke Chief Scientist and cognitive/learning expert at Cascade Reading with tips parents can use to help their kids excel.

Then Geoff Haines-Stiles - Director, producer, and co-writer of the TV series and MIT Prof. Alan Lightman – On-Camera Host & Co-writer of the series. The series? Searching for Meaning in the Age of Science, based on two of Alan's books.

Next, AP News Reporter Robin McDowell reported on prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands.

And finally, Jeff Bartlett, a travel expert told us about the U.S. issues travel alert for Bahamas amid increase in crime.

Three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone attack at a U.S. military base in Jordan, known as Tower 22. Since the Oct. 7th attack by Hamas, there have been at least 150 attacks targeting U.S. bases stationed in the Middle East. The White House has blamed Iranian-backed militias for the attack. How should the U.S. respond to this lethal attack on American lives?

Three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone attack at a U.S. military base in Jordan, known as Tower 22. Since the Oct. 7th attack by Hamas, there have been at least 150 attacks targeting U.S. bases stationed in the Middle East. The White House has blamed Iranian-backed militias for the attack. How should the U.S. respond to this lethal attack on American lives?

The United States has now suspended aid to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Administration for Palestinian refugees) after an Israeli intelligence report links some of its staffers to the Oct. 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Israel claims at least thirteen staff members were involved in varying capacities. Attorney Jeff Robbins, a former United States delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva joined Dan to discuss.

In this hour, we talked with Mary McGuire, Vice President, Public and Government Affairs at AAA Northeast about the AAA study that shows American drivers are increasingly killing roadside assistance workers in crashes.

Next, MA Sen. Sal DiDomenico with a bill about MA suspended driver's licenses - being able to obtain their license again by paying back RMV fines.

Then, Toni Bergquist, Matchmaker and Dating Expert warns us about "avalanching". Singles warned of dangerous new dating trend ahead of Valentine’s Day.

And finally, Dr. Bruce Hermann, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon on the topic of Medical Tourism - Over 90 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.