NightSide With Dan Rea

8:05PM: Everwild (a women’s mountain biking festival) invites female mountain bike riders of all skill levels to come out and participate in their mountain biking weekend May 1st-3rd! Hosted by Hale Education in Westwood, MA.

Guest: Jocelyn Bergeron -organizer of Everwild mountain biking festival at Hale Education, where she leads fundraising and strategic philanthropic partnerships. 

8:15PM: The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce warned Wednesday that a "distressing number" of young people are planning to leave the Greater Boston area, citing a new survey conducted for the business interest group.

Guest: Ella Adams – State House News Reporter

8:30PM: An inside look at a 50-year-old career advocating for animals, saving animals’ lives and helping to shape the regulations and laws pertaining to animals in Massachusetts.

Guest: Lt. Alan Borgal - Special State Police Officer who worked with the Animal Rescue League of Boston for 50 years! 

8:45PM: New Gallup data shows young people are less happy than they were a decade ago, with heavy social media use linked to lower life satisfaction and higher levels of stress and sadness…How young people or anyone, rebuild real human connections?

Guest: Mimi Nicklin - author of multiple bestselling books on empathy and human connection, with her newest title, The Connection Prescription, releasing this May

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was photographed with sports reporter Dianna Russini, causing a stir in the media. But do fans care? Should they care? Is it anyone else's business? Dan shared his insights on the situation. 

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Have you noticed with your weekly grocery shopping that the grocery bill seems to be higher than it was 5-6 years ago, yet you’re getting less food? A new analysis from InvestorsObserver tracked the price and package size of America’s most popular grocery brands across six years, from 2020 to 2026 and found the results to be surprising… The average American family of four is spending $741 more a year than in 2020 for the exact same groceries. Additionally, four of America's most beloved brands: Frosted Flakes, Doritos, M&M’s, and Cheerios quietly shrank their packages while raising prices…Have you experienced shrinkflation over the last 5-6 years?

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Have you noticed with your weekly grocery shopping that the grocery bill seems to be higher than it was 5-6 years ago, yet you’re getting less food? A new analysis from InvestorsObserver tracked the price and package size of America’s most popular grocery brands across six years, from 2020 to 2026 and found the results to be surprising… The average American family of four is spending $741 more a year than in 2020 for the exact same groceries. Additionally, four of America's most beloved brands: Frosted Flakes, Doritos, M&M’s, and Cheerios quietly shrank their packages while raising prices…Have you experienced shrinkflation over the last 5-6 years? Sam Bourgi, a senior analyst at Investors Observer joined us to discuss their analysis! 

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8:05PM: It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, which aims to protect roadside workers as construction season ramps up. A look at MA’s Slow Down, Move Over law, which according to AAA research, many drivers don’t understand the law. We'll discuss what you need to know…

Guest: Jillian Young – Director of Public Relations for AAA Northeast 

8:15PM: Are School Cell Phone Bans A Solution or a Symptom?

Guest: Christine Miles - a leading psychologist, author of the critically acclaimed book: What is It Costing You Not To Listen and founder of The Listening Path (The first scalable system for teaching listening as a foundational skill)

8:30PM: Oil soars as U.S. and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz control.

Guest: Jay Young - Founder & CEO, King Operating Corporation 

8:45PM: A Millionaire Mascot Is Dividing a Wealthy Massachusetts Town! Lenox is considering scrapping its high school’s nickname and Monopoly-man avatar. It’s sparked a generational rift…

Guest: Owen Tucker-Smith – Wall Street Journal Reporter

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As the war with Iran continues, President Trump extended the cease-fire for now. Do you agree with this decision, or should the President change strategies? 

Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates on this continuing story.

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As the war with Iran continues, President Trump extended the cease-fire for now. Do you agree with this decision, or should the President change strategies? 

Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest updates on this continuing story.

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Dr. Nizam Missaghi is an American citizen who was born in the United States but grew up in Tehran, Iran. Dr. Missaghi lived under Iran’s theocracy belonging to a faith the Islamic Republic refused to recognize, which made his future success nearly impossible in that country. Dr. Missaghi checked in with us and discussed not only his harrowing escape from Iran as a child, but he shared his insight of life in Iran, an existence that for Americans can seem unfathomable.

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8:05PM: American Lung Association State of the Air report. What grade did the Boston Metro area receive for air quality?

Guest: Daniel Fitzgerald – Director of Advocacy for RI & MA with the American Lung Association 

8:15PM: As the highly anticipated 2026 summer travel season approaches, consumer behavior is shifting, and the way Americans travel is changing. How? Are Americans pulling back on travel, or simply adjusting? What’s the #1 tip for saving money and avoiding hassles?

Guest: Regina Lewis - Consumer Analyst and Travel Industry Expert 

8:30PM: This year marks the 30th anniversary of Gov. Bill Weld’s jump into the Charles River promoting healthy water! How is the Charles River’s health today? The 27th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup is happening this Friday April 24 & Saturday April 25! How can people get involved?

Guest: Laura Jasinski, Executive Director of the Charles River Conservancy 

8:45PM: Crypto/AI scammers are zeroing in on America’s seniors, with the losses exploding. How scammers groom and manipulate elderly victims and the red flags families need to know before it’s too late!

Guest: Courtney Werning – Principal attorney at Meyer Wilson Werning

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On October 5th, a crowd of people staged a "street takeover" in Randolph MA, and 17 people were charged. Footage from a police dash camera show the vehicle being swarmed and fireworks being fired off. Dan suggests a $10,000 bail, and require parents to show up. Most of those involved weren't from Randolph, and so have no ties to the community. What do you think should happen to people who block streets, and effectively block emergency vehicles? 

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