NightSide With Dan Rea

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is trying a different approach to reduce the influx of migrants coming to his city. Mayor Adams announced they will distribute flyers at the southern border to warn migrants that if they choose NYC as their home, they may not find any help. Do you think it will make a difference?

The crackdown on people driving off-road vehicles in the streets of Boston is in full swing. It’s illegal to ride ATVs and dirt bikes down city roads and the police are looking for your help. Dan shared the details of this story.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager, Travel Expert with NerdWallet Sally French, Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Pam Harris.

Pop quiz! Is it still acceptable to use the term “low-income?” According to the polling firm Morning Consult, which surveyed over 4,000 Americans, it’s really not. Only 33% said it’s still acceptable. Dan shared more words you may be using, but probably shouldn’t.

Singer/songwriter Don McLean has given us more than just American Pie! Over his 40-year career, he's pumped out 18 albums and over 200 songs. McLean joined Dan to talk about his tour dates and documentary, “The Day The Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's American Pie.”

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara plead not guilty to traffic charges related to her alleged high-speed crash into a home in Jamaica Plain last month. Lara outlined she is “committed to seeing” the legal process through and expressed “faith and trust in the court process.” Dan expanded upon this story and invited listener comment.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Boston Herald Reporter Chris Van Buskirk, Public Affairs Specialist for AAA Northeast Mark Schieldrop, Boston Globe Travel Writer Chris Muther, Media Relations Manager for the Animal Rescue League of Boston Mike DeFina.

Continued conversation about former President Donald Trump's receival of a target letter in the Jan. 6 investigation and possible indictment on charges related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Dan broke down the facts and asked for caller input.

Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is a target of the Jan. 6 investigation and could be indicted on charges related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Dan broke down the facts and asked for caller input.

The debate over keeping or eliminating the MCAS exam continues and raises questions as to whether standardized testing helps or hurts in preparing students for college and careers. Dan explored the MCAS graduation requirement with Jim Peyser, former Massachusetts Secretary of Education.