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NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch.” Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don’t think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional. 642427
 
The JJ McCartney Show: The Cure for the Common Show airs LIVE from 3 to 5PM Eastern time Monday-Friday. Archived shows air 24/7 on the LIVE channel when the show is not 'live'. This smart, daily program combines topical news with a superb mix of guests, sharp wit and the quintessential polished radio pro who simply had enough of the corporate hamster-wheel! We believe in Jesus our risen Lord, and we stand for our Constitution, and the vision of our founders. Political correctness? Not here. ...
 
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Former President Donald Trump made a statement on his social media platform that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday in connection to a Manhattan District Attorney investigation. Trump went on to call for his supporters to protest his potential arrest. Based on what we know, do you think the former President will be arrested? Dan heard your though…
 
Former President Donald Trump made a statement on his social media platform that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday in connection to a Manhattan District Attorney investigation. Trump went on to call for his supporters to protest his potential arrest. Based on what we know, do you think the former President will be arrested? Dan heard your though…
 
Tick season generally begins late March/early April when the weather starts to warm and dormant ticks start looking for food. As we’ve see warmer weather as of late, the CDC is warning about a rise in babesiosis cases in the northeast region of the U.S. A CDC study reveals that babesiosis is an endemic in ten states, including Massachusetts. Tick M…
 
Tick season generally begins late March/early April when the weather starts to warm and dormant ticks start looking for food. As we’ve see warmer weather as of late, the CDC is warning about a rise in babesiosis cases in the northeast region of the U.S. A CDC study reveals that babesiosis is an endemic in ten states, including Massachusetts. Tick M…
 
Do you find it difficult to let go of “stuff” you’ve collected over the years? Things that might have sentimental value to you? Maybe you’re downsizing by selling your house and find it challenging to “let go” of some things…Dan discussed what to keep, what to discard, and how to declutter!By WBZ-AM
 
According to a survey done by the Massachusetts Medical Society, 1 in 4 doctors are planning to leave medicine in the next 2 years. This data raises concerns about the future of the state’s physician workforce. More than half of the physicians who took the survey said burnout was a contributing factor. Will MA suffer a physician shortage? Does this…
 
MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell has informed local towns that if they do not comply with the state’s new multifamily housing law, they could face legal action. The MBTA Communities Zoning law was enacted to address the housing shortage that Massachusetts is experiencing. Dan heard listeners' thoughts on the state’s new zoning law.…
 
A Russian fighter aircraft forced down a U.S. drone over the Black Sea after appearing to deliberately fly in front of it where they dumped fuel on the unmanned aerial vehicle several times. The incident threatens to heighten tensions between Russia and the U.S. Meanwhile Poland agrees to give Ukraine fighter jets, becoming the first NATO country t…
 
A Russian fighter aircraft forced down a U.S. drone over the Black Sea after appearing to deliberately fly in front of it where they dumped fuel on the unmanned aerial vehicle several times. The incident threatens to heighten tensions between Russia and the U.S. Meanwhile Poland agrees to give Ukraine fighter jets, becoming the first NATO country t…
 
This week a Lowell postal carrier was assaulted on the job and admitted to the hospital for his injuries. The incident is the latest case in a rising nationwide trend of attempted robberies of USPS workers. Often times robbers are after checks in the mail or keys that open postal boxes. Postal Inspector Danielle Schrage joined Dan to discuss.…
 
Wellesley College is a women’s higher education institute that has been teaching female students since 1870. The college admits eligible applicants who consistently identify and live as women, including cis, trans and nonbinary students. However, Wellesley finds itself in a pickle as students support a referendum to admit transgender men. Dan heard…
 
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador made a statement regarding the ongoing fentanyl crisis saying Mexico does not produce or consume fentanyl. López Obrador went on to say, “Why don't they (the United States) take care of their problem of social decay?” Dan discussed the enormous evidence that contradicts President Lopez Obrador’s stateme…
 
According to data from the Anti-Defamation League, incidents of antisemitic propaganda more than doubled from 352 incidents in 2021 to 852 last year. U.S. State Department Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues, Ellen Germain joined Dan to discuss the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents and the importance of teaching about the Holocaust.…
 
Wednesday, in the wake of the Silicon Valley bank shutdown, bank stocks came under more pressure as fears continue to loom over the future of the banking system. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down nearly 600 points. Harvard Economics Professor Jeffrey Miron joined Dan to discuss the overall economic impact of the bank collapse.…
 
Columbia University has made the decision to permanently drop their SAT or ACT testing requirement for undergraduate applicants. Do you agree with universities dropping standardized testing requirements for admissions? Furthermore, Dan discussed how Stanford University is receiving pushback for apologizing to a U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit j…
 
Columbia University has made the decision to permanently drop their SAT or ACT testing requirement for undergraduate applicants. Do you agree with universities dropping standardized testing requirements for admissions? Furthermore, Dan discussed how Stanford University is receiving pushback for apologizing to a U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit j…
 
Boston community members lead by local nonprofit Sociedad Latina, have raised concerns over police presence and metal detectors in Boston Public Schools. Attorneys from Lawyers for Civil Rights have expressed strong opposition to some security measures saying they are concerned that reliance on law enforcement will “exacerbate the criminalization o…
 
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank’s fiasco that has felt nationwide including here in MA, what are state lawmakers and congressional leaders doing to help local companies? What’s the latest updates from our delegation? Lisa Kashinsky, author of Politico’s MA Playbook joined Dan to discuss the latest political happenings on Beacon Hill, the cha…
 
The 16th largest bank in the U.S. with roughly $210 billion in assets shutdown. Regulators shutdown the bank over concerns about the bank’s ability to meet its financial obligations. This marks the second biggest bank collapse on record. What does this mean for the tech and financial sectors? What does it mean for you? Dan discussed how the crisis …
 
The 16th largest bank in the U.S. with roughly $210 billion in assets shutdown. Regulators shutdown the bank over concerns about the bank’s ability to meet its financial obligations. This marks the second biggest bank collapse on record. What does this mean for the tech and financial sectors? What does it mean for you? Dan discussed how the crisis …
 
The 16th largest bank in the U.S. with roughly $210 billion in assets shutdown. Regulators shutdown the bank over concerns about the bank’s ability to meet its financial obligations. This marks the second biggest bank collapse on record. What does this mean for the tech and financial sectors? What does it mean for you? Dan discussed how the crisis …
 
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton joined Dan to discuss a variety of topics including legislation that aids service members such as the Brandon Act and the GI Bill Restoration Act, America’s Special Immigrant Visa program for U.S. allies still trapped in Afghanistan, preserving AM radio in electric vehicles, and more. Take a listen!…
 
According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, nationwide undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022. This slide is the steepest on record. During this period MA has seen an 11% decrease in college enrollment from their high schoolers and NH has seen a 13% decrease. Does this concern you? Why or why not?…
 
According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, nationwide undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022. This slide is the steepest on record. During this period MA has seen an 11% decrease in college enrollment from their high schoolers and NH has seen a 13% decrease. Does this concern you? Why or why not?…
 
The debate is on at the MA State House over whether cocktails to go, a measure originally meant to be a temporary measure during the pandemic, should be extended for another year. The MA Restaurant Assoc. is in favor of the measure as they believe it can be helpful in raising revenue for a number of restaurants. The MA Package Store Assoc. disagree…
 
The state of Maine is now cracking down on vulgar vanity license plates. Maine has recalled 274 plates that they deemed inappropriate. One example is a vegan resident’s “LUVTOFU” plate that the state says can be interpreted as a sexual reference not the admiration of tofu. Some residents are appealing the recall. Do you think Maine is being too har…
 
The MA Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Southborough woman over the issue of free speech during town meetings. Southborough resident Louise Barron was shut down by a town official citing a local civility code after Barron made critical comments regarding a proposed property tax hike in which her words were described as “rude, personal and disr…
 
Professional tennis player Novak Djokovic has been denied entry into the U.S. again by Homeland Security for being unvaccinated. Djokovic had to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open which started Wednesday in California. The U.S. will end its emergency declaration this May which means unvaccinated foreign travelers will be able to enter the country, …
 
Professional tennis player Novak Djokovic has been denied entry into the U.S. again by Homeland Security for being unvaccinated. Djokovic had to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open which starts Wednesday in California. The U.S. will end its emergency declaration this May which means unvaccinated foreign travelers will be able to enter the country, b…
 
In recent months you might have seen a lot of chatter about ChatGPT and how it “could” replace various human occupied jobs. Well, what exactly is ChatGPT? Is it the way of the future? MA’s own Rep. Jake Auchincloss used the software to help him write a House speech, making him the first Congressman to present a speech written by AI. John Rizvi, Esq…
 
Massachusetts is launching an audit of the Massachusetts Convention Center to look into allegations of racism in hiring, various practices, and promotions. At least four employees have filed formal complaints with the state attorney general charging racial discrimination in the workplace. Various Black leaders from around the state have called for …
 
Four Americans were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico when traveling there to seek out a medical procedure. Two of the four were found dead, the other two were rescued and are back on U.S. soil. Reports say this is a case of mistaken identity where the Americans were caught amid fighting between rival drug cartels. Dan heard listeners thoughts on what…
 
Four Americans were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico when traveling there to seek out a medical procedure. Two of the four were found dead, the other two were rescued and are back on U.S. soil. Reports say this is a case of mistaken identity where the Americans were caught amid fighting between rival drug cartels. Former Supervisory Special Agent wit…
 
A video has surfaced of a Leominster man “out of control” on a United Airlines flight from L.A. to Boston. According to fellow passengers, the 33 year-old man started rambling saying his father was Dracula and that he was going to kill people on the flight. The man tried to open an emergency exit door and stabbed a flight attendant with a jagged sp…
 
A video has surfaced of a Leominster man “out of control” on a United Airlines flight from L.A. to Boston. According to fellow passengers, the 33 year-old man started rambling saying his father was Dracula and that he was going to kill people on the flight. The man tried to open an emergency exit door and stabbed a flight attendant with a jagged sp…
 
Two Newton Police officers were assaulted while responding to a domestic violence call. An “assaultive, out of control” suspect began fighting the officers when they went to make an arrest. The Newton PD claims the suspect punched both officers in the back of the head and forcefully grabbed for their service weapons. Dan discussed the Newton incide…
 
Two Newton Police officers were assaulted while responding to a domestic violence call. An “assaultive, out of control” suspect began fighting the officers when they went to make an arrest. The Newton PD claims the suspect punched both officers in the back of the head and forcefully grabbed for their service weapons. Dan discussed the Newton incide…
 
Two Newton Police officers were assaulted while responding to a domestic violence call. An “assaultive, out of control” suspect began fighting the officers when they went to make an arrest. The Newton PD claims the suspect punched both officers in the back of the head and forcefully grabbed for their service weapons. Retired Yarmouth Police Chief F…
 
MA Rep. F Jay Barrows has co-signed a bill here in the Commonwealth that aims to add additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children. These paid or unpaid workers that oversee the care or treatment of children, are required by law to report any signs of abuse. Rep. Barrows and Pastor Bill Dudley joined Dan to di…
 
I recently talked to Tanner Anderson, Carl Skildum, & Matt Kirkwold who have come together to form a great new project called Majesties centered around the golden era of 90s melodic death metal. We talked a lot about melodic death metal in general - both the good and the bad, how this band got started, there goals, underrated melodic death metal al…
 
Former MA State Police Captain Joe Saccardo is the author of the book, “Capable”. It tells the unwritten stories about the decades in Boston where mobsters ran without fear in Boston. It includes the reign of Whitey Bulger and the story of how one Boston mobster admitted to 20 murders and is a free man today. Saccardo joined Dan to discuss.…
 
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