NightSide With Dan Rea

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.

As Massachusetts’ shelter system continues to be overwhelmed, overflow sites are being taxed. Dozens of migrants have been sheltering in Logan Airport’s Terminal E. According to Massport, the airport is seeing migrants arrive at the airport daily. MA Gov. Maura Healey warned back in Nov. that the state reached capacity for its shelter system. What should the federal government be doing to assist this shelter crisis?

In this hour, Jack Wallace, Director of Governmental Affairs for Yrefy, a Phoenix based private student loan refinance company discussed easy ways Massachusetts residents can lower their debt, the best practices for paying off big amounts like student loan debt, credit card debt, etc...

Paul English on Boston Winter Walk Feb. 11th and other projects he helped start.

North Attleboro Town Councilor Dan Donovan with a bill to combat wrong-way driving that has languished in the Legislature has gained new momentum following a Christmas night crash that killed three members of a Seekonk family.

WBZ Traffic Reporter Dan Mazella waves bye bye to witty road signs. Fun hating Feds ban funny electronic messages on highways.

The Newton teachers’ strike continues as this day marked the fourth day that classes were cancelled, leaving students out of school. The Newton Teachers Association could face the stiffest fine in decades that a MA court has imposed on striking teachers if they don’t let up by Thursday. We discussed.

The Newton teachers’ strike continues as this day marked the fourth day that classes were cancelled, leaving students out of school. The Newton Teachers Association could face the stiffest fine in decades that a MA court has imposed on striking teachers if they don’t let up by Thursday. We discussed.