NightSide With Dan Rea

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Boston Public Schools spends more per student than any other large school district in the country. BPS spends roughly $31k per student. Despite the amount of money being spent, many parents, students and educators are pointing out how little the district has to show for it. Rundown buildings that need many upgrades and continuous late school buses are just some of the problems BPS has. For the investment made being made, are you satisfied with the results?

The nation saw more than just warm weather this past Memorial Day weekend, it also saw a spike in beach going violence. Revere Beach, MA reported two shootings. A video of a mob of teens attacking three Marines on a California beach drew national attention as did the reports out of Chicago of a group of roughly 80-100 teens gathering at a city beach when a fight broke out where gun shots ensued. What sparks this unruly behavior? What can be done about it?

The Celtics season ended after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. The Celtics got blown out 103-84. Were the Celtics doomed from the start of their playoff run? What do you think contributed to this painful end?

Nahant, Massachusetts has been tackling the issue of an aggressive coyote population for months now. There have been a handful of incidents involving coyotes attacking residents’ pets. Last weekend a dog was attacked and killed by a coyote while on a walk with its owner. Towards the end of 2022 town officials voted to bring in sharpshooters to eliminate some of the habituated coyotes. Has any progress been made? Nahant resident Chris Del Dotto, who lost his pet dog to a coyote attack, joined Dan to discuss.

Nahant, Massachusetts has been tackling the issue of an aggressive coyote population for months now. There have been a handful of incidents involving coyotes attacking residents’ pets. Last weekend a dog was attacked and killed by a coyote while on a walk with its owner. Towards the end of 2022 town officials voted to bring in sharpshooters to eliminate some of the habituated coyotes. Has any progress been made? Nahant Town Administrator Antonio Barletta joined Dan to discuss.

In our quest for relaxation, travel, and plans for family fun, we often lose sight of the origin of the holidays we are observing. Memorial Day was designed to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. America’s service members put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe and protected. Dan invited listeners to call in to reflect on those who have served or are serving in the armed forces.

In our quest for relaxation, travel, and plans for family fun, we often lose sight of the origin of the holidays we are observing. Memorial Day was designed to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. America’s service members put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe and protected. Dan invited listeners to call in to reflect on those who have served or are serving in the armed forces.

Dan had an interesting experience at his favorite coffee shop which sparked the question, “Why do our favorite products seem to disappear for no reason at all?” When a product is no longer carried or available, there usually isn’t a memo of explanation that goes out to consumers. We usually just wind up being surprised and disappointed that the item is no longer available. What are some of your favorites that have come to an end?

Recent data shows the most serious violence tends to occur in the Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury neighborhoods. Nobody is more familiar with these statistics than Reverend Kevin Peterson who fights daily to bring about change in these communities. Reverend Peterson joined Dan to discuss his continuous fight to end gun violence and the need for more policing in these communities.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:

Continued conversation with Mel Simons who has been a staple on WBZ Radio for decades and entertains at reunions, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and is an experienced accordionist, author, humorist, disc jockey, and MC. This time around, Simons talked about being a veteran and his initial thoughts after donning his uniform.