NightSide With Dan Rea

The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? 

*Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*
 
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The Brockton City Council voted 7 to 4 to ban homeless encampments on public property and set a $200-a-day fine for violations. Brockton has seen rampant homelessness in their downtown area that has led to many concerns. Is this an effective way to tackle the problem of homelessness? Should homeless encampments be banned? Brockton City Councilor Shirley Asack joined us to discuss!

*Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan has denied our request to join this evening*

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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!

Americans are Feeling a ‘Habenula Hit’ Post-Election: A Biological Response Fueling Stress and Motivation Loss. Dan spoke with Dr. Kyra Bobinet.

What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season, said Matt Pepin – Boston Globe Sports Editor.

Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head. Dan got clarification from Dr. Dan Daneshvar - Mass General Brigham brain injury specialist and senior author of the study.

Mass Lottery is hosting a holiday toy drive at the claim centers across the state & new Celtics lottery ticket coming out next week – holiday lottery tickets. Christian Teja – Director of Communications for the MA State Lottery Commission checked in with Dan.

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After Donald Trump secured a return trip to the White House, there are many Americans who are considering leaving the U.S. to live and work elsewhere. While fully changing your citizenship to another country can be tempting, it can be complicated. There is now an easier and more affordable option and that's a digital nomad visa, a way to live in a foreign country for a brief period if you prove income through remote work. Dan asked "Are there any circumstances that would cause you to relocate? And if so, where?"

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After Donald Trump secured a return trip to the White House, there are many Americans who are considering leaving the U.S. to live and work elsewhere. While fully changing your citizenship to another country can be tempting, it can be complicated. There is now an easier and more affordable option and that's a digital nomad visa, a way to live in a foreign country for a brief period if you prove income through remote work.Dan asked "Are there any circumstances that would cause you to relocate? And if so, where?"

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Three Massachusetts communities see their educators on strike for a third day now. The negotiations continue in Gloucester, Beverly, and Marblehead over educators’ contracts, in which the various teachers’ unions are asking for higher pay, more benefits, and parental leave among other demands. Beverly and Gloucester were scheduled to report to Essex Superior Court in Lawrence for a contempt hearing where they could face fines after they refused to call off their own work stoppages. We brought you the latest in the ongoing negotiations and litigation.

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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!

Brett Stevens - Reworld Senior Director joined Dan to discuss turning dirty diapers into electricity! A local MA daycare teams up with a waste management facility in Massachusetts to do just that!

Jorge Sota - Music Director of New Philharmonia Orchestra, which begins its 30th Anniversary Season with two performances November 23rd & 24th at Grace Church in Newton Corner.

Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott and Comedian Steve Sweeney with Sober Comedy Night presented by the HOPE Center, coming up on November 21st.

Allison Tibaldi - Contributing writer for USA TODAY, told Dan about finding fall splendor at these 7 New England beaches, from Maine to Rhode Island.

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The post-election fallout from Donald Trump’s victory has Democrats continuing to point the finger at each other...While last week Congressman Seth Moulton gained criticism for saying the party needs to shift their approach when it comes to identity politics, this week Senator Bernie Sanders is the latest to garner attention for his comments saying the Democrat Party lost the election because they lost touch with the working class. What are your thoughts?


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Educators in Gloucester, Beverly and now Marblehead continue to strike over a “fair contract.” The educators in these communities have been working under expired contracts since this past Summer. All three teachers’ unions are fighting for a new contract that includes higher wages, more benefits and parental leave among other demands. As many as 10k students could be affected by these strikes. Dan heard listeners' thoughts on the ongoing strikes!


*All three teachers’ unions in Gloucester, Beverly & Marblehead have been invited to join the conversation as well as all three School Committees in each town*

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Educators in Gloucester, Beverly and now Marblehead continue to strike over a “fair contract.” The educators in these communities have been working under expired contracts since this past Summer. All three teachers’ unions are fighting for a new contract that includes higher wages, more benefits and parental leave among other demands. As many as 10k students could be affected by these strikes. Dan heard listeners thoughts on the ongoing strikes!

*All three teachers’ unions in Gloucester, Beverly & Marblehead have been invited to join the conversation as well as all three School Committees in each town*

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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!

Justine Segal – Co-Founder of Women’s Pro Baseball League and Founder of Baseball For All discussed a new women’s professional baseball league set to debut in 2026.

Wayne Soras on "Silent Dignity" – A 6 Part Docuseries Raising up Veteran Voices to tell their stories to promote healing.

Abdu Murra – Attorney shares the pros, cons, morality and pitfalls of AI.

Kate Gilbert - Executive Director of Boston Public Art Triennial on the coming to the city in May 2025 and what it means for residents, tourists, artists, businesses, and the community at large.

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Dan invited listeners to call in and honor the Veterans in their lives. 

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After this week’s presidential election loss, some Democrats are rethinking their priorities and what issues they will emphasize going forward. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton has expressed concern over the party’s focus on identity politics and suggests the party should shift its approach to transgender issues. Dan discussed whether it’s time for a Democratic reassessment.


*Rep. Seth Moulton was not available to join us that evening*

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Teachers in the towns of Beverly and Gloucester went on strike, closing schools. Teachers are asking for better pay, benefits, and smaller, more manageable class sizes, among other demands. While it is illegal for teachers to go on strike in Massachusetts, both the Beverly Teachers Association and the Gloucester Teachers Association are committed to striking until a contract is reached. 


*The Gloucester Mayor’s Office as well as the Beverly Mayor’s Office did not respond to our request to join the conversation*


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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!

Steve Bittenbender – Writer with Bet Massachusetts answers the question "What topics Americans are preparing to avoid at the dinner table this holiday"?

Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, Pharm.D., Integrative Pharmacist on the Wild West of Weight Loss Drugs! With the popularity of diabetic medication being used for weight loss such as Ozempic, these drugs are being found to have adverse side effects like muscle loss, gastrointestinal issues, etc.

Nichole Davis – WBZ NewsRadio Anchor with the latest on the teachers that went on strike in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead.

John Hopkins School of Public Health study found, Older Adults with Dementia Exhibit Financial Symptoms Up To Six Years Before Diagnosis. Dan was joined by Lauren H. Nicholas, PhD, MPP – Lead Author of the Study.

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President Joe Biden addressed the nation after the results of the 2024 Presidential Election in which Donald Trump won over VP Kamala Harris. Biden assured the American people that there will be a peaceful transition of power on January 20th. In addition, Trump received an invitation from President Biden to an Oval Office meeting, which could happen as early as next week.

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President Joe Biden addressed the nation after the results of the 2024 Presidential Election in which Donald Trump won over VP Kamala Harris. Biden assured the American people that there will be a peaceful transition of power on January 20th. In addition, Trump received an invitation from President Biden to an Oval Office meeting, which could happen as early as next week.

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Karen Read and her defense team appeared before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to get two criminal charges against Read, thrown out on the grounds of double jeopardy. Read’s second criminal trial is supposed to start in January of 2025. However, this week both the prosecution and defense teams filed a motion to delay the retrial until April 1, 2025. Dan Rea and criminal defense attorney Phil Tracy discussed the ongoing Karen Read 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!

Chris Price – Boston Globe Sports Reporter on the struggling Patriots…An overview of the team and projections for season ahead.

Mark Ericson – Senior Multimedia Manager for Special Olympics NH and the Special Olympics NH State Bowling Tournament Nov. 9th-10th.

Dr. Laura Gabayan (aka Dr. G) - Physician & Researcher joined Dan to discuss how to move forward post-election with family and friends.

Severe drought worsens in Massachusetts as dry spell deepens across all of New England. The National Weather Service's Meteorologist Haden Frank joined Dan. 

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Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election after securing 270 electoral votes, the majority needed to win the presidency. Trump did not just win the electoral college, but he also won the popular vote with roughly 51%. In addition, the Republicans gained control of the Senate, and the U.S. House is still up for grabs. So far, the Republicans have gained 3 House seats. How did the political experts miss this Republican sweep? The day after the election, there is lots to dissect. We discussed the results in Massachusetts and New England as well as nationally.


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Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election after securing 270 electoral votes, the majority needed to win the presidency. Trump did not just win the electoral college, but he also won the popular vote with roughly 51%. In addition, the Republicans gained control of the Senate, and the U.S. House is still up for grabs. So far, the Republicans have gained 3 House seats. How did the political experts miss this Republican sweep? The day after the election, there is lots to dissect. We discussed the results in Massachusetts and New England as well as nationally.

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Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election after securing 270 electoral votes, the majority needed to win the presidency. Trump did not just win the electoral college, but he also won the popular vote with roughly 51%. In addition, the Republicans gained control of the Senate, and the U.S. House is still up for grabs. So far, the Republicans have gained 3 House seats. How did the political experts miss this Republican sweep? The day after the election, there is lots to dissect. We discussed the results in Massachusetts and New England as well as nationally. Suffolk University Pollster David Paleologos joined us to discuss!

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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!

Bill Pennington – Founder of Run For The Troops shares Upcoming Events This Week – Dinner on the 8th and 5K Walk/Run on the 10th.

Marion Nestle - An emeritus professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University asks if there is really such a thing as a healthy soda? More brands are marketing some sodas as “healthy”.

How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk. A Mayo Clinic study finds that ff you can’t stand on your leg for five seconds, you’re at risk of falls…Dr. Kenton Kaufman - the senior author of the Mayo Clinic study & a musculoskeletal research professor at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota joined Dan Rea.

Bill Moore – Founder of Project New Hope – An organization that supports veterans and their families here in MA & New England.

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Collected here are all the Dan Rea interviews during WBZ's live election coverage. In order, we had:


Jim Brett, President of the New England Council
Rep. David Linsky (D-MA) 
Former Cong. Mike Capuano 
Amy Carnevale - Mass. GOP Chair 
Cong. Seth Moulton (D-MA) 
NH Gov. Chris Sununu 
Tom O’Neil 
Spencer Kimball

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We have a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea gave political commentary and spoke to a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 

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We have a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea had political commentary and spoketo a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 

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We had a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea gave political commentary and spoke to a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 

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We had a special election edition of NightSide! WBZ NewsRadio had wall to wall, floor to ceiling live anchored election coverage throughout the evening as the poll results pour in throughout the state and nationally. Dan Rea gave political commentary and spoke to a variety of political guests which included Jim Brett, President of the New England Council, Congressman Seth Moulton, MA Rep. David Linsky, former Congressman Mike Capuano, MA GOP Chair Amy Carnevale, NH Gov. Chris Sununu and more! 

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Election Day in America is where millions cast their vote for the candidate, they believe best represents their voice on several points of interest. Dan hopes for a decisive win either way. Are the pollsters right in predicting a remarkably close race that might not be decided till later this week? Who do you predict will win the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election?

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Election Day in America is where millions cast their vote for the candidate, they believe best represents their voice on several points of interest. Dan hopes for a decisive win either way. Are the pollsters right in predicting a remarkably close race that might not be decided till later this week? Who do you predict will win the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election?

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While many are focused on the important presidential election between Trump and VP Harris, there were also important ballot questions here in Massachusetts. The questions cover several issues including auditing the state legislature, eliminating the MCAS, legalizing psychedelics and more. What questions were most important to you and why?

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

The physical risks of the always overachieving work life — and how to avoid them. With our guest Dr. Janna Koretz - a psychologist who specializes in treating patients in high-pressure careers.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. What do you need to know about the disease. With Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger - Ph.D., Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate seeks to educate the public about the important role of the Senate and foster participatory democracy, civil discourse, and good government. Our guest was Adam Hinds - CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate.

November is National Family Caregiver Month; Advice for caregivers. Dan was joined by Bob Coughlin – podcast host of, In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving.

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For NightSide’s last hour of the week Dan asked listeners if they were concerned their presidential candidate would lose and why.

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We are only days away from the 2024 presidential election as each candidate makes their final push before election day! What are the latest polls saying? What are the most important issues for voters this November? National pollster John Zogby joined us to discuss!

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Here in Massachusetts, Question 4 on the ballot asks voters whether to legalize psychedelics. We welcomed both sides of the issue to join us in conversation. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi representing the “No” campaign and Emily Oneschuck representing the “Yes” campaign joined us to discuss!

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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! 

8:05PM: Dr. Michelle DiBlasi – Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center: Seasonal affective disorder and the effects of daylight-saving time on your mood/health.

8:15PM: Jenny Johnson – Author, Food Personality/Broadcaster – Cohost of weekend WBZ show called “Food for Thought: :"A Taste of Boston" Cookbook Filled with recipes from the city's most legendary chefs and restaurateur.

830PM: Mark Schieldrop - Senior Spokesperson for AAA - Evening Commute Becomes More Dangerous as Daylight Saving Time Ends

8:45PM: Laurel Huston - Relationship Expert - Is Politics a Dating Deal Breaker?

Seven Stop & Shop locations in Massachusetts closed their doors for good due to underperformance. Have you been affected by these closures and are you concerned? Does this show weakness in the economy?

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This weekend, the first Sunday in November we turn our clocks back an hour and gain that extra hour of sleep! However, can changing that one hour affect our health and disturb our sleeping patterns? Do you feel the effects of Daylight-Saving Time? Do you think we should eliminate DST? Dr. Charles Czeisler, Chair of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and director of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School joined Dan to discuss!

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8:05PM: 10 Unsolved, Creepy or Weird Boston Archaeological Discoveries with Heather Hopp-Bruce – Director of Visual Strategy for Globe Opinion

8:15PM: Business etiquette classes boom as people relearn how to act at work with Daniel Post Senning — the great-great-grandson of American etiquette queen Emily Post 
 
8:30PM: Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife – Pumpkins for Pigs has an interactive U.S. map of places that accept donations of uncarved, undecorated pumpkins with Jennifer Seifert – Founder of Pumpkins for Pigs Foundation

8:45PM: Brookline Debuts Murals Featuring Dance Tutorials with Caitlyn Kwan – Dancer/Dance Teacher who created the dance tutorial/combination

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Dan discussed President Biden's reaction to the comedian who made the Puerto Rico focused jokes at former President Trump's recent event. 

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Would you ever buy a house that is rumored to be “haunted”? What if someone died in the house that you are looking to buy? Does the seller have to disclose that information? Metro Boston and Southern NH Realtor Rachel Person joined us to talk about buying real life “haunted” houses!

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How close is the 2024 presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris? A recent Suffolk University poll shows that both candidates are deadlocked in the battleground state of Michigan. In addition, another recent Suffolk University poll shows the candidates nearly tied in the battleground state of Wisconsin. David Paleologos, the Director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center joined us to discuss their poll results!

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8:05PM: 'Socktober' Encourages Sock Donations For Homeless Shelters, such as The Pine Street Inn, Before Winter with Lyndia Downie – President of The Pine Street Inn

 
8:15PM: "Wall of Heroes" Honors Veterans at Mashpee Commons / Dedication Event with Heroes in Transition Sunday, Nov. 3 with Nicole Spencer – Executive Director of Heroes in Transition

 
8:30PM: Food Allergies are a True Fear Factor: Here’s How Research at Mass General Brigham Could Help with Sarita Patil, MD - Physician-scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital

 
8:45PM: These are the most popular Halloween costumes in Boston! with Sabrina Lam – Boston Globe Correspondent

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According to a new Emerson College national survey of U.S. likely voters, both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have 49% support with voters in the 2024 presidential election. They are evenly divided, making this what appears to be a very close election in one week! Spencer Kimball, the Executive Director of Emerson College Polling joined us to discuss the poll results and the most pressing issues for voters this November!

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According to a new Emerson College national survey of U.S. likely voters, both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have 49% support with voters in the 2024 presidential election. They are evenly divided, making this what appears to be a very close election in one week! Spencer Kimball, the Executive Director of Emerson College Polling joined us to discuss the poll results and the most pressing issues for voters this November!

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Massachusetts Ballot Question 4 ask voters whether to legalize certain natural psychedelics such as “magic mushrooms.” What’s your opinion on psychedelic substances? CJ LoConte from Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, the “Yes on 4″ group, joined Dan to discuss Question 4 and answer listener questions!

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8:05PM: How to Prepare Kids for a Competitive and Changing World - what parents can do now to help their children make the most of college and beyond with Greg Kaplan – College Admissions Expert

 
8:15PM: Air Quality Alert in Parts of MA due to the burning of ongoing brush fires. What residents need to know with Glenn Keith - MassDEP Director, Division of Air and Climate Programs

 
8:30PM: Gen X Retirement Plans: Why Starting a Business in Your Golden Years is a Smart Move
- Almost half of Gen Xers are unsure if they can retire at 65 and have anxiety about their retirement finances with Gib Olander - CPO and Business Strategist at Northwest Registered Agent

 
8:45PM: How do haunted houses, scary movies impact our mental health? with Leigh Richardson – PhD Licensed Professional Counselor; Founder, The Brain Performance Center

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With such a hotly contested presidential election, the decision by some organizations and media outlets to not endorse a presidential candidate has been met with a firestorm of criticism. The Teamsters, The Washington Post, and the L.A. Times among others have declined to endorse a presidential candidate; breaking decades of tradition. Why are so many choosing not to endorse? What does that reveal?

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With such a hotly contested presidential election, the decision by some organizations and media outlets to not endorse a presidential candidate has been met with a firestorm of criticism. The Teamsters, The Washington Post, and the L.A. Times among others have declined to endorse a presidential candidate; breaking decades of tradition. Why are so many choosing not to endorse? What does that reveal?

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A road rage incident in Plymouth turned deadly when a young man shot and killed another driver after getting into a minor traffic incident. The 23-year-old suspect had a young child on board at the time of the motor vehicle crash that escalated into a physical fight in which the victim was then shot 3-4 times. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz joined us to discuss this case and the dangers of road rage.

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8:05PM: Addressing the shelter and housing crisis in Greater Boston – increasingly in recent years, as pressures on the system have pushed all shelters to capacity with guest Danielle Ferrier, MBA, LICSW, CEO of Heading Home, the Boston area’s largest provider of services for homeless families with children.

8:15PM: The Power of Sports for Amputees – Special Movie Premiere Event November 12th at the Cinema Salem with guest Marci Krown - filmmaker/actor of Krown Family Films

8:30PM: Brush fires burn across MA as residents can smell smoke in and around the Greater Boston Area with guest State Fire Marshal Jon Davine

8:45PM: A check in on this week’s unusual weather with guest AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Thompson

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Dan has been conducting a snap poll in the 20th Hour on the last Friday of every month, asking NightSide listeners who they would vote for President at this moment in time. Election day is less than two weeks away so Friday was listeners' last chance to share with us who they would vote for at this moment in time!

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Are you an avid reader or a collector of rare books? Ken Gloss, the owner of Brattle Book Shop in Boston joined Dan to discuss the value of your antiquarian books as well as two of Boston’s upcoming book festivals! 

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A bar and grille in Providence, RI is being sued by ASCAP for allowing a couple of songs to be performed during one of their karaoke nights without the “proper license needed for those musical selections to be legally performed in public.” Fish Co. is not the only establishment this has happened to this year…a Woburn bar faced a similar lawsuit for playing John Denver’s “Take Me Home…Country Roads” without paying royalties. Jackson Wagener, ASCAP SVP of Business and Legal Affairs and songwriter Robert Ellis Orrall joined us to discuss!

Both Fish Co. & ASCAP have been invited to join the conversation. Fish Co. did not respond to our request

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8:05PM: 15th Annual Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger to Benefit Project Bread with guest Dr. Jeffrey Greenwald, Interfaith Walk Organizer from Temple Beth David

8:15PM: Salem Themed Ouija Board created by local Board Game Company! with guest Phil Orbanes Sr. - Co. Founder and Vice Chairman of Winning Moves Games USA

8:30PM: Can the Celtics repeat? Who is coming out of the West? with guest Gary Washburn – Boston Globe Celtics Reporter

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The first and last days of the “ship of dreams” come to life as it sets sail to the North Shore Music Theatre, featuring real stories of people aboard the Titanic. Medford native Kevin McGlynn joined Morgan to chat about the show and his role in this epic musical.

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We’ve certainly had our share of astronomical events this year! We’ve seen meteor showers, eclipses, comets, supermoons, and there’s still more to come! Astronomer Dave McDonald lays it all out!

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We’re in the final stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election and the two frontrunners are neck and neck in the polls. What advice would you give to either Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump to eke out a win? Longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz joined the conversation.

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We’re in the final stretch of the 2024 Presidential Election and the two frontrunners are neck and neck in the polls. What advice would you give to either Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump to eke out a win? Longtime broadcaster Alan Tolz joined the conversation.

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Jason Greenberg was able to escape from Israel a year ago when Hamas first invaded. Some of his family members were not as lucky. Some were killed and others remain hostage. Dan continues this discussion and makes comparisons to other world events

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Jason Greenberg was able to escape from Israel a year ago when Hamas first invaded. Some of his family members were not as lucky. Some were killed and others remain hostage. Greenberg just returned from Israel and he shares his journey.

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Tuesday evening, we explored what a “No” vote on Massachusetts Ballot Question #3 would look like. Wednesday night, we explore the “Yes” vote with Roxana Rivera, co-chair of the Yes on 3 coalition. Visit the NightSide podcast page for more discussions on the 2024 MA Ballot Q’s!

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8:05: Seaport to Elect First-Ever Dog Mayor! with guest Claire Kilcullen, Associate Director of Culture & Experience at WS Development
 
8:15: Manufacturing jobs are back, except in states like Massachusetts with guest Steph Solis, Axios Boston Reporter

8:30: The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office will host a veterans-focused “House to House for Heroes” with guest Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott
 
8:45: Medicare open enrollment information with guest Renee McInnes, Chair of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts and CEO of the nonprofit NVNA and Hospice

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Continued conversation about what the polls are saying as the 2024 presidential election heads into its final stretch. Is there a decisive lead? Dan opened the lines for comment.

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Millions of voters have already cast their ballots as the 2024 presidential election heads into its final stretch. What are the polls saying? Averages are reflecting that neither candidate is decisively in the lead. To sort it all out, Dan welcomed Emerson College Pollster Spencer Kimball.

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In our continued efforts to cover the 2024 Massachusetts ballot questions, we took a look at Question 3 which asks, “Should rideshare drivers be allowed to unionize?” Kelly Cobb-Lemire, organizer of Massachusetts Drivers United, joined Dan to talk about how the passing of Q3 would undercut rideshare driver’s rights.

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Is It Allergies, A Cold, Or COVID? Dr. William Berger, allergist and Medical Advisory Council member for Allergy & Asthma Network, outlines differences. 

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and often overlooked is male breast cancer wellness - Guest: Dr. Sam Nardello, Surgical Breast Oncologist at Tufts Medicine. 

Salem’s Haunted Happenings with guest Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo.

It’s almost time to change the clocks! Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Author and Speaker, Dr. Susan Trachman, outlined how the time change affects our physical and mental health.

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In the spirit of weather and how some areas of the U.S. can certainly get it's share of harrowing occurrences, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, Dan asked the audience if there was any place in the world you'd rather live than here in New England. 

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In the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed photos of the recent aurora borealis that was visible in parts of New England, dominated your social media news feeds. Auroras are caused by disturbances in solar or “space” weather. What exactly is solar weather, what are examples of it, and how does it affect us here on Earth? Shawn Dahl, a solar weather forecaster at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, joined NightSide to discuss! 

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The American Civil Liberties Union is supporting Karen Read and her appeal to the Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court, arguing that the judge presiding over the case declared a mistrial too quickly and failed to take the appropriate steps to ensure she’s protected against double jeopardy. Dan discussed.

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We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on topics we thought you should know about!

“The Curse Breakers” - Celebrating 20 years since the Red Sox ended their 86-year World Series drought with Boston Globe Sports Media Columnist Chad Finn.

Dr. Andrew E. Budson, a Boston University neurologist who specializes in memory disorders, discusses why people in their 30s and 40s are facing an unprecedented wave of memory problems.
 
8 destinations for ‘shoulder season’ which is the best time to beat the crowds! Joining was Washington Post Travel Reporter Andrea Sachs.
 
7 tips for preventing foodborne illness at your next tailgate party with Dr. Julie Gatza of the Florida Wellness Institute.

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Most drivers out there can relate to experiencing their fair share of traffic violations…examples include drivers turning on red when they are not supposed to, pedestrians jaywalking, another driver tailgating you, etc. What road violation really grinds your gears the most?


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The Department of Homeland Security released an investigative report on the Secret Service following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. The report reveals troubling issues with the organization saying it has a “corrosive” culture and a “troubling lack of critical thinking,” with calls for systemic change. Former Boston Police Commissioner and former Chief of the LAPD, Bill Bratton joined us to discuss what the Secret Service can do to improve security protocols.

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Have you ever wondered why you have dreams in black and white? Or maybe you consistently have dreams about falling…why is that? Kelly Bulkeley, Ph. D is a psychologist and dream researcher who is the director of the Sleep and Dream Database. Kelly joined us to discuss not only the science behind your dreams but also help you interpret your dreams!

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Poll: 61% say election is harming mental health. With Leigh Richardson, PhD – Licensed professional counselor – Founder of the Brain Performance Center.

Deer Crashes Increasing by Leaps and Bounds - Drivers urged to be alert as deer crashes spike between October and December with Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson for AAA.

Medicare Must-Knows to Avoid Coverage Gaps - What changes should beneficiaries be aware of when it comes to their current coverage? With Jae Oh - Medicare Consultant and Certified Financial Planner. 

And this weekend looks to be a nice one. Will we have more in the near future. AccuWeather's Brian Thompson joined Dan.

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Vice President Harris sat down with Fox News' Bret Baier. Dan wants to know what you thought of the interview. 

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The Israeli military have confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar is believed to be the chief architect of Hamas’ deadly October 7, 2023, terror attack that sparked a war in Gaza. How does this change the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas? Is it over? Will Israel's successes calm the Middle East? Jeff Robbins joined Dan to discuss.

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Massachusetts Ballot Question 4 ask voters whether to legalize certain natural psychedelics such as “magic mushrooms.” What’s your opinion on psychedelic substances? Dr. Nassir Ghaemi from the Coalition for Safe Communities, representing the “No” side of the issue joined us this evening to discuss Question 4!

*The “Yes” side of the campaign was unable to join this evening & plans to join us on an upcoming show*

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Annual Boston Lung Force Walk American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Walk Boston with Ashley Carrier - Executive Director in Massachusetts for American Lung Association.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - From romance scams to phishing scams, the cost of online threats is on the rise - online safety and the best ways to keep your information safe. With Kimberly Samra, Google Security Expert.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition with Joe Gold who helped produce TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition.

20 things still made in Massachusetts! With Scott Kirsner – Boston Globe Contributor.

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A UMass Amherst poll finds that the highest percentage of Massachusetts residents in over four years believes the state is on the “wrong track.” The survey found that the top concern for respondents is housing. We discussed the specific findings from the poll and ask you if you think MA is on the “wrong track.”

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A UMass Amherst poll finds that the highest percentage of Massachusetts residents in over four years believes the state is on the “wrong track.” The survey found that the top concern for respondents is housing. We discussed the specific findings from the poll and ask you if you think MA is on the “wrong track.”


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Question 1 on the upcoming November election ballot asks Massachusetts voters if the state auditor, who is Diana DiZoglio, should be given the authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. To raise awareness about Question 1, Diana DiZoglio set out to walk 141 miles across Massachusetts from Berkshire County to Boston! DiZoglio completed her “Walking for Sunshine” journey and joined us on NightSide to discuss!

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ChiHae Kwan, OD, Director of Optometry at the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center with Halloween Eye Safety: Protecting Your Eyes During the Spooky Season.

Dr. Ivan Misner – author of The 3rd Paradigm: A Radical Shift to Greater Success discusses how to avoid burnout, overwhelm, and boundary setting at work!

Gregg Murset - CEO of BusyKid and the Consumer Price Index - Food prices up again – groceries rose 0.4% (highest since Jan.)  & restaurant prices increased 0.3%. How can consumers find savings?

Sandy Sternbach - concierge matchmaker and founder of Right Time Consultants says it's The Right Time For Love – How the dating world has changed with many searching for love on apps but most are not happy with the results…

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Who do you think won the U.S. Senate debate between Warren and Deaton? Dan called the race based on who he thought had the best debate performance and heard listeners' thoughts.
 
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Who do you think won the U.S. Senate debate between Warren and Deaton? Dan called the race based on who he thought had the best debate performance and heard listeners' thoughts.

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Who do you think won the U.S. Senate debate between Warren and Deaton? Dan called the race based on who he thought had the best debate performance and heard listeners' thoughts!

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The U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, incumbent Elizabeth Warren debated GOP challenger John Deaton. Warren’s Senate seat is up for grabs this election year and it’s been 100 years since an incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts lost to a Republican. Dan remarked on the upcoming debate last night.

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VP nominee JD Vance calls out ABC's Martha Raddatz for saying only a handful of apartments were taken over by gangs in Aurora, Colorado. Vance says "Do you even hear yourself?"


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Hotel workers in Boston are on strike over increased wages and manageable workloads. UNITE HERE Local 26, the labor union representing the hospitality workers, has a total of 1,300 workers from the Omni Parker House and the Omni Boston Seaport hotels, Hilton Boston Logan Airport, and the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, who are on strike right now. That number could increase if more hotels join in on striking. Isaac Smith-Kawah, a cook joined Dan to discuss!


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Depending what state or even what community you live in, today is recognized as either Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. In recent years there has been much controversy over Columbus Day for its namesake Christopher Columbus and his reputation for the way he treated Indigenous people, with some calling for the renaming of the holiday. States like Vermont and Maine have made the switch to Indigenous Peoples Day, but Massachusetts has not…why? MA State Rep. Jeffrey Turco joined Dan to discuss.

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In wake of Hurricane Helene Best Friends Animal Society Launches Free Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Support North Carolina Communities Impacted – Ongoing Efforts to help animals in impact communities. Sharon Hawa, Senior Manager - Emergency Response, Best Friends Animal Society joined Dan.

Is it healthy to quit social media? This Doc. limited social media and quickly saw health benefits!  Dr. Trisha Pasricha - Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post discusses social media with Dan.

The 2024 Special Olympics New Hampshire State Golf Tournament is this Tuesday at the Owl’s Nest Resort in Thornton.  Mark Ericson – Multimedia Manager for Special Olympics NH checked in.

Thanks to Drake Maye, there’s finally a reason to watch these Patriots says Dan Shaughnessy – Boston Globe Sportswriter.

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Every year, about 3,000 people die in auto accidents due to distracted driving. The CDC has identified three kinds of distracted driving: visual distractions, manual distractions, and cognitive distractions. That can include anything from being distracted by the passing scenery, to using your phone, to even singing or talking. What is the wildest example of distracted driving that you have witnessed? Are you guilty of distracted driving?


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A lot of school districts in Massachusetts have been toying with the idea of a classroom cellphone ban. Smart phones have been competing with teachers for their students' undivided attention for quite some time now. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of U.S. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom. Where do you come down on banning cellphones in the classroom?

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Diane Bair – Boston Globe reporter/contributor brings us New York City’s BagelFest - where a Cambridge bagel was named Best of the Fest.

Ann Hadley - Chief Development Officer of The Angel Fund for ALS Research discussed the 21st annual 100 Innings of Baseball benefiting ALS Research.

Kelly Bulkeley - Ph.D., a psychologist of religion specializing in dream research - author and founder of the Sleep and Dream Database asks Do you dream in color or black and white? Here’s what the science says.

Lt. Randy Sutton (Retired Las Vegas PD) – Crime expert & founder of The Wounded Blue has a Scam Alert: AI ‘deepfakes’ of Hurricane Helene victims circulate on social media, ‘hurt real people’.


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In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaders on both sides of the political isle have handled the situation differently. Dan discussed this further.

Are you one of the many that suffers from Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking? Glossophobia is one of the most common fears or phobias and it affects an estimated 75% of people! Linda Ugelow is an author and transformational speaking coach who has helped thousands of people overcome their fear of public speaking! Linda joined us to help you!

Massachusetts Ballot Question 5 proposes giving tipped workers the state minimum wage. If passed, Question 5 would do away with the tipped minimum wage of $6.25 and replace it with the state minimum wage by gradually increasing the minimum hourly wage that an employer must pay to a tipped worker over five years, reaching 100% of the state minimum wage by 2029. Steve Clark, the President, and CEO of the MA Restaurant Association, who represents the “No” campaign, joined Dan to discuss.

*The “Yes” campaign has not responded to our request to join*

THE BOSTON GLOBE STORY OF THE CELTICS - 1946 – Present: The Inside Stories and Acclaimed Reporting on the NBA’s Banner Franchise with guest Chad Finn – Boston Globe Sports reporter

Boston Zoogoers Recycle Cellphones to Help Protect Gorillas with guest John Linehan, CEO of Zoo New England

Sober October and the Sober-Curious Movement with guest Dr. George Koob - Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
 
World Mental Health Day - How do you know if you're OK? Where do you fall on the "OK" scale? with guest Dr. Helen McKibben - author of Drop: Making Great Decisions