NightSide With Dan Rea

Bradley Jay Fills 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. Grab a pad and pencil, because tonight, we’re talking about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills 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. Grab a pad and pencil, because tonight, we’re talking about simple cooking at home with Marc Sheehan, the executive chef and co-owner of Northern Spy restaurant in Canton, MA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills 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 joins Bradley to discuss an array of auto-related topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Fills 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 joins Bradley to discuss an array of auto-related topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'll ask listeners what other public figure in their opinion has or had a certain charm or "swagger" about them and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'll breakdown the key takeaways from the report and discuss what new strategies or changes the Democrats are looking at or should be looking at making for the next election cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will join us to discuss a variety of issues concerning Boston. Some topics of interest include: the shrinking values of commercial properties in Boston that is 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: This 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: Upcoming 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to end the city’s use of ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that has drawn criticism from residents and councilors over privacy concerns and potential data sharing with federal authorities. The city will remove and disable ShotSpotter devices across Cambridge within 90 days. We talked about the pros and cons of this detection system, how valuable it might be to law enforcement, how it's used, and more. How would you feel about having a gunshot detection system such as ShotSpotter used in your community? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney (a regular guest on NightSide) on her newfound “fame” after taking her reporting to social media and going viral for her Boston accent. Guest: Emily Sweeney – Boston Globe Reporter 8:15PM: With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, these are some timely, practical safety tips for parents and grandparents to help keep kids safe all season long. Guest: Dr. Alexy Arauz Boudreau – Primary Care Physician with Mass General Brigham 8:30PM: A New Survey by The Harris Poll Highlights the Rising Issue of Misinformation in Science and Health…Survey of over 2,000 US adults reveals a profound “Misinformation Paradox” around science that cuts at the heart of American life… Guest: Matthias Berninger - Bayer’s Head of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety 8:45PM: How the U.S. Senate is taking legislative steps to prevent government shutdowns from happening ever again… Guest: Kurt Couchman - Senior Fiscal Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in what the U.S. Department of Justice is describing as a sweeping $90 million fraud investigation tied to Minnesota’s Medicaid and social services programs. The alleged fraud happened across seven publicly funded programs including autism services, housing stabilization, and disability support programs. The DOJ is calling one of the schemes the largest autism services fraud scheme they have ever charged, charging two Minnesota autism therapy providers for submitting $46.6 million in fraudulent claims to Medicaid. We will break down this massive fraud investigation out of Minnesota! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in what the U.S. Department of Justice is describing as a sweeping $90 million fraud investigation tied to Minnesota’s Medicaid and social services programs. The alleged fraud happened across seven publicly funded programs including autism services, housing stabilization, and disability support programs. The DOJ is calling one of the schemes the largest autism services fraud scheme they have ever charged, charging two Minnesota autism therapy providers for submitting $46.6 million in fraudulent claims to Medicaid. We will break down this massive fraud investigation out of Minnesota! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: The American Academy of Pediatrics finds kids of all ages K-12 need regular recess for physical and mental health. First new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected. Guest: Dr. Charles Hannum, MD, General Pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center 8:15PM: Boston 2026 World Expo offers 8 days of free, first-class fun for all ages. Happening May 23-30, 2026 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.- Sponsored by the United States Postal Service, Boston 2026 will play host to all sorts of collectors, former collectors and folks interested in history, geography and art. With over 1,000 fascinating displays and 300+ presentations on all sorts of topics (many of them provided by the Smithsonian Institution). Guest: Lloyd de Vries - former ABC/CBS/NPR Writer/Producer - President of two of the stamp collecting organizations participating in this show, the Writers Unit and the American First Day Cover Society. Both have meetings and seminars at the show. 8:30PM: Red Sox inconsistency, clubhouse dynamics, trade deadline outlook, and front-office scrutiny. Guest: Peter Abraham – Boston Globe sportswriter and columnist 8:45PM: Women’s football finally gets its Olympic spotlight & Women’s flag football could become an NCAA sport… Guest: Andra Douglas - former national champion in rugby and quarterback in women’s tackle football, she later became a creative executive at Atlantic Records—and for nearly two decades owned the two-time national champion New York Sharks women’s pro football team, She also wrote a book that just came out: Changing Cadence: Friendship, Football and the Art of Transition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan had a wild experience with the lightning storm on Tuesday. He wanted to know if it was bad in your area, and where could he get a good lightning rod? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benny Sharoni, the Consul General of Israel to New England, will join us this evening on NightSide to discuss the latest in the war with Iran as the U.S. enters its 7th week of ceasefire with Iran. Where does Israel stand in the ongoing conflict with Lebanon? We'll discussed it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed another case of a Massachusetts incarcerated individual who was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole when they were 17, a juvenile back in 1995, who is now seeking parole since their conviction occurred before the current law that bans life without parole sentences for people under 21. Gerard McCra III, now known as Kuluwn Asar, murdered his family 33 years ago after his parents told him he was not allowed to have his girlfriend sleep over the house...Asar was originally sentenced to 3 counts of first-degree murder, three life sentences without the possibility of parole. As Dan broke down this case, we asked the audience, does this individual deserve to be paroled? Has he shown rehabilitative progress? Does it matter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8:05PM: New Statewide poll commissioned by Retailers Assoc. of MA asks MA registered voters the most important issues facing MA. Results indicate voters are laser-focused on the “pocketbook” issues they have to face every day such as the “cost of living” & “cost of housing”. Guest: Jon Hurst - President & CEO of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts 8:15PM: Turning Corners – Tom McCann’s memoir. It brings alive the places of his past, from his Brooklyn upbringing to his Boston life, and the people he knew along the way, from close friendships with Katharine Hepburn and Bill Russell to memorable encounters with Lauren Bacall and Robert De Niro. Guest: Tom McCann – writer, filmmaker, producer - 92 years old – just published a memoir filled with fascinating stories from his life. Big player with United Fruit back in the day and went on to start Commonwealth Films in Boston for decades. 8:30PM: Legendary NBC Reporter Reveals Assassination Threats During His Investigation/Coverage into the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II. Guest: Marvin Kalb - Award-winning former NBC News diplomatic correspondent/reporter 8:45PM: Tales From the Wildcats: 90-year history of Wilmington High School Football. Guest: Jamie Pote – longtime sportswriter in Greater Boston – worked for the Eagle Tribune, Lowell Sun, Boston Herald – now the Salem News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After about 5 weeks of combat between the U.S. and Iran that started on February 28th when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, killing its supreme leader and targeting military and government infrastructure, we now are coming to the end of a 6th week of ceasefire with Iran. The ceasefire has been going on longer than the actual war, raising the question, what is President Trump’s strategy here? We’ve yet to see a deal or really any military offense against Iran despite the President’s threats that if Iran doesn’t come to a peace deal, the U.S. will come down on Iran with more strikes and bigger bombs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll that was released Tuesday by Polity Research Consulting, commissioned by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, asks Massachusetts voters about the most important issues facing the state today. And in this hour, it was your turn to share with Dan what you think the most important issue facing Massachusetts is. What would bring you to the polls to vote? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll that was released Tuesday by Polity Research Consulting, commissioned by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, asks Massachusetts voters about the most important issues facing the state today. The poll reveals that the top two issues for residents are the cost of living and affordable housing. In addition, when asked if they think Massachusetts is generally headed in the right direction, or heading off on the wrong track, 45% believe the state is heading off the wrong track. That percentage has gone up over the last couple of years from 29% in 2023. What do you think are the most important issues facing MA? Polity Research Consulting CEO Ernie Paicopolos joined us to discuss the poll results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.