NightSide With Dan Rea

Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was arraigned in a Manhattan courthouse. Trump is the first president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. What is the list of charges? Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Criminal defense attorneys Phil Tracy and Harvey Silverglate joined Dan to discuss the latest information on Trump’s arraignment in New York. The former President spoke from Mar-a-Lago Tuesday evening following his arraignment. WBZ brought you live coverage.

Easthampton, MA has rescinded its job offer to a school superintendent candidate after he addressed the School Committee Chairwoman and her female assistant as “ladies” in an email exchange. The complaint being that the term “ladies” was perceived to be a “microaggression” and not that of respect. Do you think the term “ladies” is a microaggression? Should it not be used?

Easthampton, MA has rescinded its job offer to a school superintendent candidate after he addressed the School Committee Chairwoman and her female assistant as “ladies” in an email exchange. The complaint being that the term “ladies” was perceived to be a “microaggression” and not that of respect. Do you think the term “ladies” is a microaggression? Should it not be used?

Congress is considering a new “no-fly list” for unruly passengers. The list is separate from the FBI’s “no-fly list” that prevents people of suspected terrorism from boarding aircrafts. If passed the TSA would ban people who are convicted or fined for assaulting or interfering with flight crew members. Do you support a “no-fly list” for unruly passengers?

Right now, there are roughly 1600 Boston Police officers when it should be closer to 2000 officers on staff. Earlier in the year BPD Commissioner Cox put out a call to other departments for police lateral transfers to aid in the shortage. Where do we stand on BPD staffing? What public safety updates have occurred in Boston? Boston Police Patrolmen’s Assoc. President Larry Calderone joined Dan to discuss.

For last week's 20th Hour Dan asked listeners what skill they wish they had or could acquire. Is there a special talent or skill you wish you learned?

There is something so awe-inspiring about hearing stories of those who had defined all odds and come out on top. Author Michael Tougias has written the story made into a movie, The Finest Hours, and most recently, Extreme Survival. Both tell an incredible story of survival. Tougias joined Dan to discuss “Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.”

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Manhattan, making him the first U.S. President to be charged with a crime. Trump has been charged for his role in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Reports say Trump will be arraigned this coming Tuesday. Dan discussed the latest on the charges brought against Donald Trump.

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Manhattan, making him the first U.S. President to be charged with a crime. Trump has been charged for his role in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Reports say Trump will be arraigned this coming Tuesday. Dan discussed the latest on the charges brought against Donald Trump.

A Manhattan Grand Jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump. Dan covered the latest on this story and heard your opinion on the matter.