NightSide With Dan Rea

Alex Murdaugh is on trial for the double murder of his wife and son, who were found fatally shot in June of 2021. The South Carolina attorney has suffered from mounting financial struggles and drug addiction, which was been a point of contention in the case. Dan broke down the case and heard listeners' reaction to it.

This past week, during an event Gov. Healey laid out plans for her $20 million MassReconnect program, which includes plans to in part cover the cost of community college for residents over 25 years of age. The governor says the plan is aimed at addressing skill gaps and workforce shortages in the state’s economy. Dan heard listeners' thoughts on the state covering some costs for community college.

T. Michael Thomas aka the “Copperman” is on a mission to teach the trades to Boston’s youth to help end gun violence. The welder and sheet metal worker has turned his house into his workshop and The People’s Academy, which serves as a non-profit apprenticeship program for city residents. T. Michael Thomas joined Dan to share his efforts in molding Boston’s youth.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and presidential candidate Nikki Haley is calling for “mental competency tests” for all politicians over the age of seventy-five. Do you agree with Nikki Haley’s proposition? Do you think mental competency tests are needed for government jobs? Why or why not?

As we are in the middle of tax season, CPA Mark Misselbeck came back on NightSide to answer your tax related questions! Take a listen!

As we are in the middle of tax season, CPA Mark Misselbeck came back on NightSide to answer your tax related questions! Take a listen!

A group of Harvard University students are calling for the “denaming” of Winthrop House, an undergraduate dormitory and dining hall. The House is named after two John Winthrops. The first Winthrop being the first Governor of Massachusetts and the second John Winthrop being a former professor and at one time President of Harvard. The motive for denaming the House is based off of the two Winthrops ties to slavery. What is your take on renaming Winthrop House?

Tuesday, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held its first hearing on immigration and border security. Chairman Mark Green said part of the committee’s goal is to “show the human costs to every American.” Dan brought you eye-opening testimony from a mother who lost her sons to fentanyl and wanted to hear your opinion on what needs to done at our Southern Border.

Tuesday, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held its first hearing on immigration and border security. Chairman Mark Green said part of the committee’s goal is to “show the human costs to every American.” Dan brought you eye-opening testimony from a mother who lost her sons to fentanyl and wanted to hear your opinion on what needs to done at our Southern Border.

Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court took up the debate over President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. The plan in part seeks to eliminate up to 10k in debt for those making under $125k in income. The Pacific Legal Foundation was the first to sue over what they claim is an unconstitutional move by the President. Pacific Legal Foundation VP Jim Burling joined Dan to discuss.