NightSide With Dan Rea

In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank’s fiasco that has felt nationwide including here in MA, what are state lawmakers and congressional leaders doing to help local companies? What’s the latest updates from our delegation? Lisa Kashinsky, author of Politico’s MA Playbook joined Dan to discuss the latest political happenings on Beacon Hill, the changing face of print journalism, and the news of the day.

The 16th largest bank in the U.S. with roughly $210 billion in assets shutdown. Regulators shutdown the bank over concerns about the bank’s ability to meet its financial obligations. This marks the second biggest bank collapse on record. What does this mean for the tech and financial sectors? What does it mean for you? Dan discussed how the crisis unfolded and what it could mean for the future.

The 16th largest bank in the U.S. with roughly $210 billion in assets shutdown. Regulators shutdown the bank over concerns about the bank’s ability to meet its financial obligations. This marks the second biggest bank collapse on record. What does this mean for the tech and financial sectors? What does it mean for you? Dan discussed how the crisis unfolded and what it could mean for the future.

The 16th largest bank in the U.S. with roughly $210 billion in assets shutdown. Regulators shutdown the bank over concerns about the bank’s ability to meet its financial obligations. This marks the second biggest bank collapse on record. What does this mean for the tech and financial sectors? What does it mean for you? Dan discussed how the crisis unfolded and what it could mean for the future.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton joined Dan to discuss a variety of topics including legislation that aids service members such as the Brandon Act and the GI Bill Restoration Act, America’s Special Immigrant Visa program for U.S. allies still trapped in Afghanistan, preserving AM radio in electric vehicles, and more. Take a listen!

For the last hour of the week, Dan heard listeners' thoughts on whether they think President Biden should seek reelection in 2024. Take a listen!

According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, nationwide undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022. This slide is the steepest on record. During this period MA has seen an 11% decrease in college enrollment from their high schoolers and NH has seen a 13% decrease. Does this concern you? Why or why not?

According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, nationwide undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022. This slide is the steepest on record. During this period MA has seen an 11% decrease in college enrollment from their high schoolers and NH has seen a 13% decrease. Does this concern you? Why or why not?

The debate is on at the MA State House over whether cocktails to go, a measure originally meant to be a temporary measure during the pandemic, should be extended for another year. The MA Restaurant Assoc. is in favor of the measure as they believe it can be helpful in raising revenue for a number of restaurants. The MA Package Store Assoc. disagrees, believing the measure is “ripe for abuse by underage drinking”. Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto joined Dan to discuss.

Is your car making a nagging sound that you just cannot figure out what the cause is? Are you wondering what type of vehicle would be a good fit for you and your lifestyle? Larry Rubenstein and Scott Rubenstein joined Dan to answer listeners’ car questions!