NightSide With Dan Rea

Later this week, the temperature in Boston is supposed to drop to sub-zero temperatures. It could dip as low as 40 degrees below zero in what forecasters say could be the coldest air in Boston in years. How is the city preparing to help the homeless avoid the bitter cold? Dr. Jim O’Connell, founder of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program joined Dan to discuss the critical care being offered for Boston’s most endangered citizens.

In order to become President of the United States you must be a natural born U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old, who has resided in the country for a minimum of 14 years. While we have a minimum age requirement to be President, should we have an age cap? Or should presidential candidates over a certain age be required to pass certain physical and mental tests? Dan heard listerners' thoughts on presidential requirements.

In order to become President of the United States you must be a natural born U.S. citizen, at least 35 years old, who has resided in the country for a minimum of 14 years. While we have a minimum age requirement to be President, should we have an age cap? Or should presidential candidates over a certain age be required to pass certain physical and mental tests? Dan heard listerners' thoughts on presidential requirements.

Author Gabriel Nadales lived quite the life prior to becoming a conservative activist and law school student at Northwestern California School of Law. Nadales was formally an Antifa activist, and he joined Dan last evening to discuss his book, “Behind the Black Mask” and his time as an Antifa activist.

Massachusetts appears to be in for a wakeup call later this week as forecasters predict a cold snap of sub-zero temperatures will hit the region Friday into Saturday. Meteorologist Tom Chisholm predicts that due to a high electricity demand load, there is a high chance of blackouts occurring in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. Chisholm joined Dan to explain.

Friday evening, the country prepared for the Memphis, TN Police Department to release the video footage of the police traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. 29-year-old Nichols was pulled over Jan. 7th and later taken to the hospital in critical condition after what police initially described as “confrontations” with officers. Nichols died 3 days later as a result of his injuries. Dan heard what listeners had to say about the brutal Memphis incident.

Friday evening, the country prepared for the Memphis, TN Police Department to release the video footage of the police traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. 29-year-old Nichols was pulled over Jan. 7th and later taken to the hospital in critical condition after what police initially described as “confrontations” with officers. Nichols died 3 days later as a result of his injuries. Dan heard what listeners had to say about the brutal Memphis incident.

Friday evening, the country prepared for the Memphis, TN Police Department to release the video footage of the police traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. 29-year-old Nichols was pulled over Jan. 7th and later taken to the hospital in critical condition after what police initially described as “confrontations” with officers. Nichols died 3 days later as a result of his injuries. Dan heard what listeners had to say about the brutal Memphis incident.

Friday evening, the country prepared for the Memphis, TN Police Department to release the video footage of the police traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. 29-year-old Nichols was pulled over Jan. 7th and later taken to the hospital in critical condition after what police initially described as “confrontations” with officers. Nichols died 3 days later as a result of his injuries. Dan checked in with former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis as well as various news correspondents to bring you the latest developments in Boston and around the country.

Next Tuesday, sports gambling will officially begin in the Commonwealth. The Players’ Assoc. is asking the Gaming Commission to include language in its regulations that outline safety measures for players, their family, and game officials, and implement penalties for fans and bettors who make threats against them. What are your thoughts on sports betting and gaming regulations?