NightSide With Dan Rea

As a follow up to our 10PM hour, as medicine and medical treatment evolves, are you interested in taking new tests that can tell you when you might develop a disease or condition? Would you want to know ahead of time or find out when symptoms arise? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

There have been some big medical breakthroughs in the past couple of weeks. The FDA just approved a simple blood test to detect early Alzheimer’s with no spinal tap or scan. Scientists in the UK have now shrunk brain tumor diagnosis time from 8 weeks to 2 hours using real-time DNA sequencing in surgery. Then, in Philadelphia, a baby’s life was saved after doctors who rewrote his DNA using a first of its kind personalized genetic fix that revolutionizes treatment for babies with rare genetic disorders. Futurist Kevin Cirilli joined Dan and discussed technological advancements in medicine. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Back in the summer of 2014, Market Basket owners Arthur T. Demoulas and his three sisters were in a battle with their cousin for control of the company, in which customer boycotts and employee walkouts ensued. Now, this week CEO Arthur T Demoulas, two of his children and three other Market Basket executives were suspended and put on paid leave. The Market Basket board of directors said Arthur is being investigated by an independent law firm "for planning a work stoppage in retaliation for requests from the board for basic collaboration and oversight." Arthur and his allies claim, the investigation is "a farcical cover for a hostile takeover." We discussed the Market Basket feud! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Zach Doell - editor of vehicle testing at U.S. News with U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cars for Teens. Jerry Greenfield – Co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream joined Dan to discuss the 42nd annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl at Boston City Hall Plaza. Funds raised support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dorchester Day this Sunday – Celebrating everything Dorchester with Jack Doherty – owner of College Hype. Jonathan Gulliver - MassDOT Highway Administrator with a heads up on the Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement Project Weekend Closures for Bridge Work – First closure begins tonight May 30th: from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 2. The second closure is set for 9 p.m. on June 20 to 5 a.m. on June 23. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods from nearly every foreign nation, by deeming them illegal. This ruling introduces a new era of uncertainty for U.S. consumers and businesses. Political junkie Sam Mettler joined Gary to discuss President Trump’s stalled tariffs and more! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide Across the country employees are being summoned back to the office under “return to work” mandates. According to a January 2025 survey by Resume Builder, nine in ten companies will require workers back in the office by the end of the year, with 30% already enforcing five-day in person schedules: Amazon being one of them. With such a pushback from employees, Google is requiring 3 in person workdays as a compromise. Todd Finard of Finard Properties joined Gary to discuss hybrid work in 2025. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide Awarding winning long time Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Gary to talk about the Larry Bird Celtics and his book: Wish It Lasted Forever. Dan Shaughnessy covered the Boston Celtics every day from 1982 to 1986, which were some of their glory days. Shaughnessy traveled with the team and got a real inside look at the operation of professional basketball. We discussed the current situation the Celtics are in as well as Shaughnessy’s book. Then - Matt Dooley is a Cornell University lacrosse player who is part of the men’s team that just beat Maryland at Gillette Stadium, winning their first NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse championship since 1977. Dooley is a former lacrosse player at Lincoln-Sudbury High School and joins Gary this evening to discuss their win and how to properly guide your child through high school sports. How can you be a better parent in raising young athletes? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide CBS entertainment reporter Cooper Lawrence is back to talk to Gary about the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, Kanye West spreading antisemitism through his latest song, "Heil Hitler,” and more! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan Rea Sportswriter Jackson Tolliver checke in with Gary to chat about the Celtics and the Patriots. The NBA draft is weeks away…how will the Celtics rebuild their roster? As the Patriots prepare for their next season with new head coach Mike Vrabel, how is Vrabel reshaping the Pats? What are you hoping for in a Pats team this year? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan Rea Academy award winning actor and Newton native, Jack Lemmon is considered “the most successful tragi-comedian of his age". Lemmon is known for his roles in movies such as, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross, and more! Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss Jack Lemmon’s 50 year acting career, highlighting some of his classics! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan Rea The Karen Read trial continues Wednesday with a crash reconstruction expert taking the stand. Crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher testified that he found the laceration to John O’Keefe’s right eye was consistent with being struck with the rear fin, or “spoiler” portion of Read’s Lexus. CBS Boston’s Kristina Rex discussed Welcher’s testimony and more with Gary. Then: Author Casey Sherman joined Gary to talk about the untold story of a family tragedy; a true crime narrative that dives into the complicated and gripping story of Nathan Carman. Nathan was rescued at sea while clinging to a lifeboat and claiming his mother drowned at sea after their family boat went down. The real story is far grimmer… Casey and Gary discuss Casey’s new book, “Blood in the Water.” Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan Rea In a breaking news story, the Market Basket family feud continues as the CEO is put on paid leave. Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio for the latest on this developing story. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Jill Robin Payne, a licensed psychotherapist and communication coach, discussed the power of effective communication. How we communicate has evolved over time and is still ever changing with modern technology! Whether it’s through email, text, verbal talk, or videochat, effective communication is vital to building and maintaining healthy relationships. We touched on what Jill calls “bempathy,” described as banter empathy and how verbal communication and banter fosters empathy and thus helps you connect and understand others more deeply.

The latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the school leading to a contentious back and forth. Why is Trump still going after Harvard?

The latest blow in a lengthy feud between the Trump Administration and Harvard University continues with an effort by the Trump Admin. to end all federal contracts with the prestigious school. President Trump said on Monday of this week that he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard and giving it to trade schools. The feud started with an attempt by the Trump Admin. to cut down on antisemitism plaguing college campuses, where Harvard conceded to some of Trump’s demands, but not all demands were deemed reasonable by the school leading to a contentious back and forth. Why is Trump still going after Harvard?

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! How much you have to make to rent comfortably in Boston? Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter checked in with Dan. New Adventure Park called Urban Air Opens In Brockton! Cheryl Ng – Owner of Urban Air Brockton stopped by. General manager Don Sweeney got more time to fix the Bruins. Will he make good with it? Kevin Paul Dupont – Boston Globe Sportswriter and Columnist discussed it with Dan. Do you get paid overtime or tips? Here's how the GOP tax bill could impact your money. Sherif Mityas - CEO of BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains explained it to Dan. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

This year's commencement speaker at the University of Maryland truly leapt to new heights! Kermit the Frog was the headliner at this year's graduation ceremony at UMD. The connection? The late Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppet Show,” was a Class of 1960 graduate. Would you have appreciated a commencement speech delivered by a puppet?

Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Who are you remembering today, and how did you commemorate? Part 2!

Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Through parades and ceremonies, we remember the fallen…but even a simple moment of silence can speak volumes. Who are you remembering today, and how did you commemorate?

We begin the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Tonight, find out what it takes to climb Mt. Everest, and think twice before hitting that snooze button!