NightSide With Dan Rea

Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena, formerly known as Boston Arena, closed its doors after 115 years. The historic athletic hall was once home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics before the construction of the old Boston Garden. Many iconic public figures, not just professional athletes, have graced the hall once upon a time; the likes of Teddy Roosevelt & JFK are just a few. The Northeastern-owned facility will be deconstructed for a new state-of-the-art facility, which is set to be ready in 2028. Dan spoke with a variety of sports figures who have either worked, played or had a connection to the historic arena. 

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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Are tariffs the Grinch of this Christmas? Does it change holiday budgeting?
Guest: Nicholas Colantuono – Certified Financial Planner

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion! Tonight’s the next big drawing. The amount is one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history!
Guest: Mark William Bracken - Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery 

The #1 Worst Christmas Gift This Year, according to research. & In general gift options best avoided when gifting.
Guest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette expert & author

The naughty list: BBB's 12 scams of the holidays.

Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston

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For NightSide’s last broadcast hour of the week, Dan asked the audience what their current “must watch” TV show is! Dan shared his & heard from listeners!

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What’s the current global impact of President Trump’s tariffs? The U.S. Supreme Court is set to give their final ruling on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs in the coming months. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business checked in to discuss the status of President Trump's tariffs among other areas of economic interest.

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The Northeast Intercounty Scholastic Girls Hockey League (NISHL) is a newly established non-profit women's high school hockey league in New England that focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, and inclusiveness. The league was largely created to provide a space and league for all high school girls to play hockey, especially for those girls whose own high school might not provide a women's varsity or even junior varsity team. Founder Jenelle Cioffi joined us to discuss the league and what it means for girls across New England.

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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend.
Guest: Mark Malkoff - author/comedian who over 12 years interviewed 400 individuals about Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show

What should we expect from the release of the Epstein files? & Why does it matter?
Guest: Eric O’Neill - former FBI counterintelligence operative and national security attorney

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!: Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas Story
Guest: Professor Quentin Schultze

Holiday movies offer mental health benefits, experts say
Guest: Dr. Patrick Porter – expert in brain health - author/speaker and the founder of BrainTap

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With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Listeners called in with their game plan now for dining out!

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With beef prices soaring this past year and many consumers considering affordability when going out to eat, many diners are skimping on entrees, ordering appetizers instead. According to Buyers Edge Platform, appetizer sales across the U.S. this year surged 20% through August. Sales of entrees were flat versus past growth, averaging around 3%. When going out to eat, are you also skipping the entrees and sticking with just apps? Listeners called in with their game plan now for dining out!

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In an unexpected twist, Brian Walshe’s defense team rested its case Thursday morning without ever calling a witness to the stand. During opening statements, defense attorney Larry Tipton told the jury that during the trial you will hear evidence of how an unexplained sudden death does and can happen; the cause of death which Walshe’s defense team are arguing happened to Ana Walshe. As a result of the defense resting, closing arguments are set for Friday morning followed by jury deliberations set to begin Friday afternoon. Criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy checked in to discuss the case.

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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

70th Anniversary of Globe Santa! What the program does each year for thousands of children.
Guest: Linda Matchan – Boston Globe correspondent - the writer and editor for Globe Santa

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest hit a big milestone this year making more new matches so far this school year than in the previous 10 years (180 matches)! What makes the program so important.
Guest: Connie Askin - CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest

American Lung Association Urges Flu Vaccination Following Most Severe Flu Season in Over a Decade
Guest: Dr. David Hill – Pulmonologist, Director of Clinical Research at Waterbury Pulmonary Associates and Volunteer Medical Spokesperson for the American Lung Association

CDC drops newborn Hepatitis B recommendation, leaving parents with conflicting guidance…
Guest: Charles Hannum, MD, General Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center

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