NightSide With Dan Rea

PETA has been ringing the alarm over what they say is cruel monkey experiments that have been ongoing at labs across the U.S. including Harvard Medical School. More than 380 doctors, scientists, and academics including Dr. Katherine Roe have joined a request to National Institutes of Health urging it to review and terminate its ongoing funding of cruel experiments on non-human primates. Dr. Roe joined Dan to explain and shed light on the findings.

There has been a string of mail thefts from Postal Service mailboxes as of late. Officials in both Weston and Arlington have reported that outgoing mail thefts have been an ongoing problem in the region. Additionally, Mattapoisett Police Chief Jason King told the Boston Globe that “It seems like it’s pretty rampant across the state.” Postal Inspector Danielle Schrage joined Dan to discuss tips on what you can to do to avoid being a victim of mail theft.

The town of Peabody is offering free Narcan through its Public Health Department. Narcan is a life-saving drug that reverses an opioid overdose. In addition, an FDA Advisory Committee has endorsed over-the-counter sales of Narcan. Previously Narcan was only available for use by first responders and medical professionals. Peabody Regional Public Health Coordinator Meg Dlusniewski joined Dan to discuss.

The world relies heavily on electronic devices, from personal phones to government satellites. Now imagine the U.S. being hit with a weaponized electromagnetic pulse. Could we handle it? Are there measures in place to protect our country from such an attack?

*This was a continuation of the conversation from the 10PM hour, the hour before.*

The world relies heavily on electronic devices, from personal phones to government satellites. Now imagine the U.S. being hit with a weaponized electromagnetic pulse. Could we handle it? Are there measures in place to protect our country from such an attack? Ray Gorham, the author of 77 Days in September and Daunting Days of Winter, joined Dan to outline the chances of an EMP attack and how well we would fare if hit with one.

On February 3, 2023, a train passing through eastern Ohio carrying hazardous materials partially derailed and caught fire, sending thick, black smoke billowing into the air and into the surrounding communities. On top of that, a controlled release and burn of toxins from the train was also performed. Several toxic chemicals were released into the air and soil that day, raising concerns about what will linger even after a clean-up is performed. How safe is our rail system and should we be concerned about cargo?

Boston Herald Transportation Reporter Gayla Cawley broke an exclusive story which revealed rising defects in the Commonwealth’s brand new MBTA Orange and Red Line vehicles and a lack of proper action from the MBTA's Chinese contractor to fix them. Paperwork obtained by the Herald shows the Chinese rail company CRRC did not resolve identified defects brought forth by the MBTA but rather “force-closed” some quality item reports. The documents also showed that in January 2022, CRRC only delivered nine of the promised 34 two-car Orange Line train sets, reused safety-critical hardware, and submitted “approval to proceed” forms to bypass inspections. Cawley joined Dan to expand upon this story.

Former Governor of South Carolina and U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, has announced that she is running for President. Haley says, “It’s time for a new generation.” Does Haley have your support? How will Haley throwing her hat into the presidential ring shake up the Republican party?

Continued conversation about the rise in anti-Semitic behavior and the hostility and prejudices faced daily by Jewish people.

Boston Police are opening an investigation into a possible disturbance at the New England Holocaust Memorial. There is a video circulating on Twitter showing a group of men kicking the glass wall of the memorial. According to the organization StopAntisemitism, the group of men were making anti-Semitic threats of violence. Attorney Jeff Robbins, former Executive Director of the Anti-Defamation League, joins Dan to discuss.