NightSide With Dan Rea

Monday afternoon chaos erupted when a 46-year-old man carrying a rifle started walking down Memorial Drive in Cambridge and randomly opened fire towards people along the Charles River and motorists driving by. The shooter is believed to have shot between 50-60 rounds before being shot by a state trooper and a Marine veteran. Two drivers were shot and critically injured. We discussed the latest on this incredibly dangerous situation that erupted on Memorial Drive, that some witnesses are describing as being like a video game with the gunman “shooting all over the place” and “blood everywhere.”

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8:05PM: Therapeutic Medical Clowning for Children & Older Adults Throughout Greater Boston. How local clowns provide a much-needed service!

Guest: Cheryl Lekousi – A clown who performs as Miss Millie (in elder clowning), Tic Toc (in pediatrics), and is the Executive Director of Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe 

8:15PM: A ballot question to eliminate party primaries in Massachusetts is dividing state Democrats.

Guest: Chris Van Buskirk – Boston Globe Political Reporter 

8:30PM: A new MA bill that would grant cities and towns in Massachusetts the option to mount traffic cameras on roads in their community.

Guest: MA Senator William Brownsberger (D-Suffolk & Middlesex) – sponsor of the bill 

8:45PM: Addressing the Memorial Drive shooting - how incidents like this unfold from a law enforcement response standpoint & the role and impact of rapid response in limiting casualties.

Guest: George Price - former police officer, Senior Special Agent with the DEA, and Special Assistant District Attorney with the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office & now a prosecutor

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President Trump suggested suspending the national gas tax to reduce the high gas prices thanks to the war with Iran. Will it work? Do you have any idea on reducing gas prices?

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Are you considering receiving a medical procedure overseas? Over the last decade or so, medical tourism, the process of traveling outside one's country for medical care, has been on the rise. Is it safe? The global medical tourism market was estimated at $48.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $154.79 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 15.58% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. What are the major factors driving medical tourism? Dr. Brett Bolton, a hair restoration surgeon, joined us to give tips, advice, and insight into how medical procedures overseas compare to those in the U.S.

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Political analysis Jon Keller joined us to discuss the GOP gubernatorial primary race here in Massachusetts between candidates Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve. Shortsleeve has been challenging Minogue to a debate for months and thus far, Minogue has brushed Shortsleeve off. While Minogue had a roughly 70% convention endorsement to Shortsleeve’s roughly over 15% endorsement, Shortsleeve is still an opponent worthy of debating. Keller believes, “refusal to debate a legitimate opponent is a sign of weakness.” Keller discussed & Shortsleeve also checked in.

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8:05PM: Ending the “easy A” at Harvard. Harvard University Proposes A 20% Cap On A’s To Fight Grade Inflation…Faculty votes this week.

Guest: Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter 

8:15PM: Why overthinking and anxiety are nervous system issues, not just mindset and what you can do to find relief.

-Has book coming out June 2nd – Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Transcend Pain, Anxiety, Anger, and Repetitive Unwanted Thoughts

Guest: Dr. David Hanscom - Orthopedic spine surgeon 

8:30PM: Boston received a B- for its preterm birth rate (9%) in the latest March of Dimes Report Card – with 1 in 11 babies still born too soon. Preterm birth remains the leading cause of infant death, even here.

-March of Dimes just held their annual March of Dimes walk – how much was raised and the impact the funds raised will have on area moms, babies and local programs.

Guest: Chloe Schwartz - March of Dimes maternal and infant health director for Boston 

8:45PM: Trump administration considering suspending federal gas tax temporarily.

Guest: Steve Cotton – Financial strategist & President of Cotton Wealth Management Associates

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This past Sunday was Mother’s Day so this hour of NightSide, we paid tribute to the moms in our lives, past and present, and how they made an impact in our lives.

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On Friday, the Pentagon began releasing a new batch of files on UFOs that had never been available to the public previously. The release comes as part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to "maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files.” We asked you about your thoughts on UFOs. Have you ever seen one? We also dove into local lore about UFO sightings right here in New England!

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In the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an expedition vessel where so far, there are nine confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths; it recalls the idea of traveling by ship in general. Some travelers swear by cruises, saying it’s the best type of vacation to take, whereas others would never step foot on a cruise. Do you think cruises are worth it? Would you ever go on a cruise? Why or why not? If you have gone on a cruise or long-term boat expedition, would you go again? 

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In the wake of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an expedition vessel where so far, there are nine confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths; it recalls the idea of traveling by ship in general. Some travelers swear by cruises, saying it’s the best type of vacation to take, whereas others would never step foot on a cruise. Do you think cruises are worth it? Would you ever go on a cruise? Why or why not? If you have gone on a cruise or long-term boat expedition, would you go again? 

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