NightSide With Dan Rea

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was WCAX Channel 3 News Reporter and 11 Anchor Christina Guessferd, Karyn Lewis, director of the Center for School and Student Progress at NWEA, Sarah Cassell, Managing Director of Marketing and Communications for The Trustees of Reservations, and Christian Teja, Director of Communications for the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.

Ben & Jerry's is receiving backlash after a tweet they posted called for the U.S. to “return indigenous land.” A Vermont Native American chief is calling out the ice cream makers stating their headquarters is built on Native land. Dan shared his thoughts.

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara has issued an apology after crashing her car into a home in Jamaica Plain, stating she still plans to serve on the City Council. Lara faces several charges including driving an unregistered car with a revoked license. Should the Councilor still be allowed to serve?

A unanimous verdict was unattainable in the Emanuel Lopes trial after nearly two weeks of deliberation. Lopes was charged with the murder of a Weymouth Police Sergeant and an innocent bystander. Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial today and Dan discussed the case.

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today’s top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was attorney Phil Tracy, WBZ Traffic Reporter Dan Mazella, Debra Poutsiaka, Interim Chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Tufts Medical Center, and WBZ Radio Anchor Nichole Davis.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

It’s a staple in Hollywood…actors reprising their most famous roles. Tom Cruise as Maverick, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, and most recently Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. Is it yea or nay for older actors to revisit their younger roles?

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Jordan had an unpleasant experience at a North End restaurant and shared it with the audience. He invited everyone to chime in with their thoughts!

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Harvard Professor Avi Loeb has recovered fragments of a meteor that he believes may be from alien technology. Samples are currently being analyzed and Loeb joined Jordan to share his team’s preliminary findings.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

Leqembi, a drug meant to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, has been granted full FDA approval. Joining Jordan to expand upon this was the CEO of the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Jim Wessler.

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:

They’re everywhere! Little tips and tricks that are intended to make our lives easier. Jordan shared some favorites and asked for input from the listening audience about life hacks they live by.