Massachusetts is one of two U.S. states that do not have a law prohibiting revenge porn. Gov. Baker has been advocating for this type of legislation for years. A law passed this earlier this year in the House but has yet to make its way through the state Senate. Why has legislature sat on this piece of seemingly common-sense legislation?

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is receiving pushback for his controversial mental health plan. The plan empowers first responders to involuntarily hospitalize homeless residents experiencing mental health issues. Is this a plan that you think could work here in Boston, for tackling the issues at Mass & Cass?

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is receiving pushback for his controversial mental health plan. The plan empowers first responders to involuntarily hospitalize homeless residents experiencing mental health issues. Is this a plan that you think could work here in Boston, for tackling the issues at Mass & Cass?

Boston is trying to figure out a way to tackle the current issue of food delivery drivers clogging the city’s already congested streets. Couriers for delivery apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash are finding themselves having to double park during the lunch and dinner rush causing traffic jams and leading to complaints from other local businesses. How can Boston mitigate the problem?

Boston is trying to figure out a way to tackle the current issue of food delivery drivers clogging the city’s already congested streets. Couriers for delivery apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash are finding themselves having to double park during the lunch and dinner rush causing traffic jams and leading to complaints from other local businesses. How can Boston mitigate the problem?

Monday, the January 6th Committee held their final hearing on the Capitol attack. The Committee has referred former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution. Dan heard listeners' thoughts on the result of this final hearing.

Monday, the January 6th Committee held their final hearing on the Capitol attack. The Committee has referred former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution. Dan heard listeners' thoughts on the result of this final hearing.

A “Tridemic” of rising flu, Covid, and RSV cases is causing concern for healthcare workers. Flu numbers are higher than they have seen in years and RSV is overwhelming children’s hospitals to the point they have had to cancel surgeries. Tufts Medical Center Epidemiologist Dr. Shira Doron joined Dan to discuss how you can stay safe!

Should Boston city workers be required to live within the city limits? Boston is ranked the second most expensive city in the country to live in. With the problem of understaffing, such is the case for the Boston Police Department, should there be residency exceptions granted to some workers?

For NightSide's last hour of the week and the last Friday evening NightSide program with Dan Rea of 2022, Dan asked listeners what their favorite topic or guest was in 2022.