NightSide With Dan Rea

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.

An always popular topic, Dan asked "What grinds your gears?"

According to a recent Harris Poll Surveys, only one third of Americans say that they are happy. Scientist Dr. Ski Chilton says there is a misconception out there that happiness is natural when it’s not. It’s something you need to work on. Chilton joined Dan to discuss the four things he does every day to boost happiness and how you can to!

Former Boston City Council President and Navy veteran Ed Flynn just returned from a trip to Israel. As many know, there has been an ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The latest is the UN’s top court ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction, and any acts of genocide in Gaza. They stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. Flynn talked to Dan Rea about his impressions of what’s going on in the Middle East.

In this hour, Dan O’Toole, the CEO of Arrive, discussed how drone delivery boxes may be the way of the future to combatting porch pirates.

Then, Natalie Boyle, a childcare expert on the trend that childcare now costs more than college as parents fork over $36,000 a year – forcing parents to get second jobs – mothers to leave workforce.

And, Ally Blanck, American Rescue League’s Director of Advocacy talked about an animal cruelty task force that was formed in Suffolk County.

Finally, “East End” Eddie Doherty shared some stories from his book, "Laughs, Lies & American Justice"

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is concerned about dozens of off the books unregulated marijuana growing facilities that could prove a health hazard to marijuana users in Maine. According to an unclassified memo from DHS, the illicit growers are operated by Asian Transnational Criminal Organizations. Additionally, Maine Sen. Susan Collins has sent a letter to the DOJ and U.S. Attorney for Maine urging them to take action against the illegal growing operation.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is concerned about dozens of off the books unregulated marijuana growing facilities that could prove a health hazard to marijuana users in Maine. According to an unclassified memo from DHS, the illicit growers are operated by Chinese transnational criminal organizations. Additionally, Maine Sen. Susan Collins has sent a letter to the DOJ and U.S. Attorney for Maine urging them to take action against the illegal growing operation. We discussed what’s unfolding in Maine with reporter Steve Robinson, from The Maine Wire.