NightSide With Dan Rea

The U.S. Supreme Court will take up the decision of whether public officials can block their constituents from their social media accounts when their accounts are being used to communicate with the public for their job. A block might be issued due to harassment, criticism, or expressed difference of opinion. What is your take on this decision? Do you think public officials should be allowed to block their own constituents on social media? Why or why not?

In the wake of the Supreme Court decision that ruled in favor of a Christian group’s right to fly their flag outside Boston’s City Hall just like any other group, MA cities and towns are still wrestling with flaps over flags. What types of messages should be allowed on municipal flag poles? How do you draw a line if at all when it comes to what to allow and what to deny?

Rev. Kevin Peterson, Boston activist & founder of New Democracy Coalition, joined Dan to address what safety measures might be needed in Boston Public Schools. Dan spoke on NightSide about MassINC Polling Group’s recent poll that showed most BPS parents are in favor of increased police presence and metal detectors in schools. Peterson shared his thoughts on what he believes is needed in BPS.

President Joe Biden has officially announced he is running for re-election in 2024. The President released a campaign video titled “Freedom” in which he made the case that his administration still has more to do. Does President Biden have your support for 2024? Who would you nominate as a strong 2024 presidential contender?

President Joe Biden has officially announced he is running for re-election in 2024. The President released a campaign video titled “Freedom” in which he made the case that his administration still has more to do. Does President Biden have your support for 2024? Who would you nominate as a strong 2024 presidential contender?

The MassINC Polling Group conducted a poll of 828 Boston district parents and asked their opinion on public safety in schools. The poll found that a majority of Black, Asian, and Latino parents either strongly supported or somewhat supported metal detectors in schools. Dan broke down the full results of the poll and asked listeners their opinion on what safety measures are needed in Boston Public Schools.

As it stands now, in Massachusetts if you are reported for anything that jeopardizes an animal’s wellbeing, it is strictly considered animal cruelty and characterized as a felony. In other words, it does not matter if it’s a hoarding case or intentional negligence, both cases are treated the same in the eyes of the law. Animal activists are supporting a bill that aims to give authorities more legal options when dealing with various animal cases. MSPCA Advocacy Director Kara Holmquist and Attorney Lynsey Legier joined Dan to discuss.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide

Bill Hanney, owner of the North Shore Music Theatre joined Morgan for some theatre talk! What is on the agenda for this season at the theatre? What has been your favorite production at the NSMT? Morgan and Bill heard listeners' thoughts and comments.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide

Andrew Lee Fielding is an author and former radio talk show host who has written, The Lucky Strike Papers, which is a non-fiction book that focuses on the late 1940s and early 1950s period of early television. Fielding joined Morgan to discuss TV entertainment and give the listening audience a couple of topics to ponder.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide

Andrew Lee Fielding is an author and former radio talk show host who has written, The Lucky Strike Papers, which is a non-fiction book that focuses on the late 1940s and early 1950s period of early television. Fielding joined Morgan to discuss TV entertainment and give the listening audience a couple of topics to ponder.