NightSide With Dan Rea

Whether you like her or dislike her, Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has had quite a popularity streak in state politics and in local media for her ongoing and outspoken legal battle to audit the State Legislature. The Auditor has transcended party lines and gathered a unique support group in her quest to challenge political insiders in her own party over an issue 72% of MA voters tasked her with. Diana checked in to react to a Boston Globe article that was released Tuesday, characterizing her legislative audit as “divisive.”

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8:05PM: MA bill proposes that aspiring police officers receive the equivalent of an associate’s degree before they can be sworn in.

Guest: Colleen Cronin – Boston Herald Reporter 

8:15PM: NASCAR racer and superstar Kyle Busch recently died of sepsis at the age of 41 shocking the world. What exactly is sepsis and what causes it?

Guest: Dr. TJ Faugno (pronounced: pronounced: FOG-no) - Critical Care Intensivist at Tufts Medical Center 

8:30PM: New data/survey shows nearly half of hiring managers will train AI instead of hiring 2026 college grads…what do these findings mean for the Class of 2026 and what can young workers do about it?

Guest: Julia Toothacre - Chief Career Strategist at ResumeTemplates.com - spent more than a decade coaching college students and early-career professionals 

8:45PM: This week’s weather forecast after a long rainy Memorial Day Weekend…

Guest: Jon Feerick – AccuWeather Meteorologist

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Those home-delivered meals are certainly a lifesaver in a pinch, but if you’re someone who relies on them regularly, due to a heavy work schedule or lack of cooking skills, they can quickly become mundane. We talked about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA.

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Those home-delivered meals are certainly a lifesaver in a pinch, but if you’re someone who relies on them regularly, due to a heavy work schedule or lack of cooking skills, they can quickly become mundane. We talked about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA.

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Modern cars are computers on wheels. They’re tracking everything from where you go to how much you weigh. They can tell if you speed, brake too hard, or pick your nose! Unfortunately, with all this new tech comes higher and higher auto prices. Is it still possible to buy a $5,000 car, and if so, where would you even find one? Automotive expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley to discuss an array of auto-related topics.

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Bradley Jay Filled In On NightSide with Dan Rea

Modern cars are computers on wheels. They’re tracking everything from where you go to how much you weigh. They can tell if you speed, brake too hard, or pick your nose! Unfortunately, with all this new tech comes higher and higher auto prices. Is it still possible to buy a $5,000 car, and if so, where would you even find one? Automotive expert Craig Fitzgerald joined Bradley to discuss an array of auto-related topics.

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Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner recently passed away. Whether you liked Ted or not, many people believe he carried a certain "swagger" or charisma about him. He had this magnetic energy that just drew people in. We asked the listeners which other public figures have or had a certain charm or "swagger" about them, and why.

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The Democratic National Committee’s 2024 election "autopsy" was just released. The report looks at what Democrats believe went wrong with losing that election. We broke down the key takeaways from the report and discussed what new strategies or changes the Democrats are looking at or should be looking at for the next election cycle.

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Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined the show to discuss a variety of issues concerning Boston. Some topics of interest included: the shrinking values of commercial properties in Boston that are impacting taxes for residents, the turf war over who will control the streets around South Station for the FIFA World Cup when a high number of residents and visitors will be using the train to get to the games, and more.

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8:05PM: Patriots offseason reset under Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye’s development, training camp battles, and expectations for 2026.

Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe Sports Reporter 

8:15PM: For Memorial Day weekend, Military Friends Foundation’s “Field of Heroes” tribute will be placed in front of Swampscott Town Hall to honor Massachusetts servicemembers who gave their lives in service to the nation. Massachusetts Bridges Will Shine Gold for Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day.

Guest: Sarah Sweeney - Executive Director of the Military Friends Foundation and Army wife 

8:30PM: Healing Childhood Trauma - Research found that positive childhood experiences can help counteract the negative impact of childhood trauma and can help keep these kids on the right path as they become adults.

Guest: Dr. Bob Sege – Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center & Director of the HOPE National Resource Center located within the Center for Community-Engaged Medicine at Tufts Medicine-Just published new paper/research on childhood trauma & positive childhood experiences counteracting the negative impact of childhood trauma: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health and Economic Outcomes | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics 

8:45PM: Post Card Show happening at the Boston 2026 World Expo this Memorial Day Weekend.

Guest: Kathy Alpert – Founder of The New England Post Card Club

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