NightSide With Dan Rea

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.

A proposed Ohio law aimed at combating absenteeism wants to introduce a pilot program to pay students to show up to school! The program would reward students who kept up a 90% attendance rate for the year by giving them $150 at the end of each quarter and $700 at the end of the year. Is paying students, who by law are required to go to school, really the correct solution for absenteeism?

In this hour of the Nightside News update, Dr. Samir Melki, the founder of Boston Vision talked about a new, FDA-approved eye procedure, EVO ICL, for people who want to reduce nearsightedness and get rid of their glasses or contact lenses.

Nick Bellantoni and his book, "Hiking Ruins of Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island"

Neurologist Dan Cohen MD. and Chairman/CEO of Soltec Health with poor sleep and how it may sabotage a loving relationship. A third of adults report not getting the recommended amount of sleep.

January 23rd was the “first in the nation” New Hampshire primary, a status that NH has held for more than a century! A law was put in place in 1975 that cements that status. Despite the DNC’s efforts to change their primary calendar and prioritize South Carolina, politicians flocked to NH to see who came out on top with the voters. WBZ NewsRadio brought listeners extensive coverage of the primary and kept listeners up to date as Dan welcomed a variety of guests to discuss the results.

January 23rd was the “first in the nation” New Hampshire primary, a status that NH has held for more than a century! A law was put in place in 1975 that cements that status. Despite the DNC’s efforts to change their primary calendar and prioritize South Carolina, politicians flocked to NH to see who came out on top with the voters. WBZ NewsRadio brought listeners extensive coverage of the primary and kept listeners up to date as Dan welcomed a variety of guests to discuss the results.

January 23rd was the “first in the nation” New Hampshire primary, a status that NH has held for more than a century! A law was put in place in 1975 that cements that status. Despite the DNC’s efforts to change their primary calendar and prioritize South Carolina, politicians flocked to NH to see who came out on top with the voters. WBZ NewsRadio brought listeners extensive coverage of the primary and kept listeners up to date as Dan welcomed a variety of guests to discuss the results.

January 23rd was the “first in the nation” New Hampshire primary, a status that NH has held for more than a century! A law was put in place in 1975 that cements that status. Despite the DNC’s efforts to change their primary calendar and prioritize South Carolina, politicians flocked to NH to see who came out on top with the voters. WBZ NewsRadio brought listeners extensive coverage of the primary and kept listeners up to date as Dan welcomed a variety of guests to discuss the results.

Tuesday, January 23rd is the New Hampshire primary where Democratic and Republican presidential candidates will battle it out to see who wins favor with the NH voters. Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the race and officially endorsed former president Donald Trump. President Joe Biden is not even on the Democratic primary ballot! Voters will have to write him in if they want to cast a ballot for the president.

The teachers and educators part of Newton Public Schools have been on strike since last Friday. The union is fighting to increase pay and hire more support staff as well as social workers. It’s illegal for public school administrators to strike but that hasn’t stopped the union from pushing for better pay, “humane paid family leave for all educators” and more.

The teachers and educators part of Newton Public Schools have been on strike since last Friday. The union is fighting to increase pay and hire more support staff as well as social workers. It’s illegal for public school administrators to strike but that hasn’t stopped the union from pushing for better pay, “humane paid family leave for all educators” and more.

In this hour, Shannon Osaka, WaPo Reporter, tells us about truckers and their relationship with electronic trucks.

Next, Dr. Ski Chilton with his book, "There is Another Way to Happiness: The Four Step CAST Process that Will Transform Your Life"

Then Mike Thompson, an education expert joined us with why Americans have lost faith in the value of college.

And finally, Chris Schneider, the Director of Communications for Alzheimer's Foundation of America, joined us to discuss protecting individuals with dementia from wandering during the winter.