NightSide With Dan Rea

We’re at a time where the progression of autonomous vehicles and AI-powered logistics systems has never been higher. While innovative technology can certainly be a good thing, some are concerned about potential job loss and adequate regulations. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is making the fight against AI job loss and unchecked automation a top priority and Boston native and Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien is leading that charge. The Teamsters are pressing Beacon Hill lawmakers to pass legislation requiring trained human operators in all commercial vehicles operating on Massachusetts roads. Sean O’Brien joined us to discuss!

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8:05PM: Summer Travel Is Getting More Expensive. Here's How to Spend Less.

Guest: Tim Smart - U.S. News contributor who writes about the economy 

8:15PM: Champions for Peace: An Evening of Life, Legacy, and Action - a special gathering dedicated to raising critical funds for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s National Center of Healing, Teaching, and Learning.

Guest: Clementina Chery – CEO of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 

8:30PM: Millions of Americans may be sitting on hidden cash and not even realize it…

Guest: Tarek Saab- gold and silver expert and the CEO of Texas Precious Metals, one of the largest precious metals retailers in the country.

- He starred in Season 5 of The Apprentice with Donald Trump.

8:45PM: Advice for Motorcyclists Hitting the Road After a Hard Winter

Guest: Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast

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Over the weekend, on Saturday specifically, New England residents from Massachusetts down to Rhode Island and up to New Hampshire heard a loud sonic boom across the region when a meteor passed through our atmosphere. Did you hear it? Where were you? Dan Rea heard it and thought a tree fell on his house! We wanted to hear about your experience as well!

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Over the weekend, on Saturday specifically, New England residents from Massachusetts down to Rhode Island and up to New Hampshire heard a loud sonic boom across the region when a meteor passed through our atmosphere. Did you hear it? Where were you? Dan Rea heard it and thought a tree fell on his house! We spoke with Boston Globe meteorologist Ken Mahan and James Ryan, professor emeritus of physics and a researcher at the Space Science Center at the University of New Hampshire, all about the meteor explosion! We heard from listeners all about their experiences!

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Micah Q. Jones is a U.S. Army Veteran, attorney, father, and husband running for U.S. Congress to represent MA’s 6th District. Jones is running unopposed on the Republican side, for Rep. Seth Moulton’s open seat, as Moulton is running for U.S. Senate. Jones joined us on NightSide to discuss his campaign, the issues he’s ready to tackle if elected!

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8:05PM: Radio Veteran Jordan Rich Among 2026 MBA Hall Of Fame Honorees!

Guest: Jordan Rich – Longtime WBZ NewsRadio Talk Host 

8:15PM: Gen X is quietly driving the new cannabis boom…

Guest: Shane Leonard - an addiction expert and heads up Into Action Recovery Centers 

8:30PM: Nantucket Comedy Festival Marks 20 Years - Announcing Global Expansion of Free Youth Education Program.

Guest: Kevin Flynn - award-winning comedian, actor, producer, writer, and host, launched the Nantucket Comedy Festival as an annual fundraiser in the summer of 2006, transforming a local effort into a year-round program that continues to support students on Nantucket and beyond. 

8:45PM: Sharon Timlin Memorial Event-A Race to Cure ALS – Coming up Saturday June 13th.

Guest: Mike Timlin – Former Red Sox Relief Pitcher 4x World Series Champ (2x Red Sox – 2x Toronto Blue Jays)

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NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. On the coat tails of the previous hour, Dan wanted to share stories about what was the craziest, and/or most dangerous thing you've ever done? 

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Do the risks far outweigh the benefits? We periodically see local news stories about a missing hiker in the woods or a local resident who got lost or worst-case scenario, died while hiking in the woods of NH, Maine, or MA. The last local story we saw was roughly a month ago of a West Roxbury man who was found dead 5 miles from his car up in Franconia Notch NH after seemingly getting lost hiking and unable to find his way back. With that being said, we ask, what’s so great about hiking? Some say it's the views that are worth it or immersing yourself in nature...can't you take in the views from a nice drive through the mountains on a main road? Or how about a walk through a local garden or park, isn't that immersing yourself in nature?

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On Thursday, the MA Senate voted to turn over records sought by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio as part of her audit of the chamber. However, the 33-6 vote does not mean the Senate "concedes". In a resolution note responding to the Supreme Judicial Court's order, while they voted to turn over requested documents, they “do not concede” to an audit, saying if senators believe it’s unconstitutional, that the chamber could still object to an audit from DiZoglio’s office in the “present or future.” While this is a small victory for DiZoglio, her legislative battle is still not over. In addition, this weekend the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention begins. It will be held in Worcester at the DCU Center on Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is expected to attend as are other members of the State Legislature that Diana has been "battling" with...Were there fireworks? 

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8:05PM: Gas prices have fallen for 7 days straight. The national average has dropped 13 cents since its peak of the Iran conflict, with six states now averaging below $4.

Guest: Rey "R.T." Trevino - Runs Pecos Country Energy, a privately owned oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth. 

8:15PM: Worst Red Sox Offense in Decades?

Guest: Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 

8:30PM: New colon/rectal cancer screening recommendations from the American Cancer Society.

Guest: Dr. Lilian Chen – Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center 

8:45PM: Weekend Weather will be a stark contrast compared to hot summerlike temps earlier this week…! Weekend washout: Heavy rain and cold air headed for New England

Guest: Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist

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