NightSide With Dan Rea

This hour, Dan asks if you have faith in the tariffs and the Stock Market. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

After the announcement of 23 & Me’s file for bankruptcy, many customers are worried about their personal data and genetic information being sold to other companies. While the company insists customers’ info is protected, experts are telling 23 & Me customers to download and delete their data. What are some of the risks you take sending your DNA to private companies? Do you feel comfortable doing so and why? Jason Kelley, an Activism Director at The Electronic Frontier Foundation joins us tonight to discuss how you can protect your data from being stolen or used for nefarious purposes. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

With the retrial of Karen Read for murder in the death of her boyfriend John O’Keefe fast approaching, have you changed your perspective on the case? A Boston Globe journalist went looking to see if any Karen Read supporters had secretly flipped and the feedback received was a bit “scary.” One commonality among all respondents was a sense of fear and paranoia. Dan will share this local journalist’s tale and ask you if you have changed your opinion on whether you believe Read is guilty or innocent. This comes at a time when Read and her defense team are pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the retrial while the Court decides whether to take up her double jeopardy appeal. *The journalist has denied our request to join at this time* 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! Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days - predictions for potential outcomes, what the impact(s) would be on brands, creators and consumers? With Scott Sutton - CEO of Later (a marketing brand) The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines - details the story of two World War II generals who both received the Medal of Honor through contrasting means of leadership. With Jonathan Horn - author and former White House speechwriter for President George W. Bush. Follow-up on the First Robot Assisted Live Liver Plant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Martin Dibs – a surgeon involved in Zeller’s procedure and director of Beth Israel’s living liver transplant program. THE GOLF 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All Time. With Michael Arkush – Author & Sportswriter who contributes to the NY Times & WaPo. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers. Which counties are considering lifting tariffs on the U.S. and which ones are planning reciprocal tariffs? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have dominated the news cycle, impacted the stock market, and global trade. The stock market took a nosedive last Thursday and stayed there through Friday. Monday U.S. stocks whipsawed. In the wake of Trump’s tariffs, some countries have agreed to drop their tariffs if the U.S. does the same. During a White House meeting Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will eliminate the trade deficit with the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers. Which counties are considering lifting tariffs on the U.S. and which ones are planning reciprocal tariffs? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Behind the bright lights, electric energy, and boisterous fans that come with professional sports, can sometimes be a dark, lonely, depressing space some elite athletes find themselves in. Recent research shows that between 5% and 35% of elite athletes report a mental health disorder. It was revealed this week that Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a suicide attempt during the 2022 season. The shocking admission came during a Netflix documentary set to be released this week. We will discuss the often-unspoken mental challenges that some athletes battle. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Matt Brown Foundation and Their Boston Marathon Team! Matt Brown – former hockey player – founder of the Matt Brown Foundation checked in! Why Workplace Bullying Is Back. Forbes* reports that the "command-and-control" leadership style, which emphasizes threats and punishment, is becoming more common. But why? Isn't this the exact opposite way to engage employees? Steve McClatchy - NY Times bestselling author and advisor to Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams joined Dan. Concord 250 Celebration – Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the historic battles of Concord and Lexington is approaching on April 19, 2025. Upcoming Events discussed with Rob Munro – Co-Chair of the Concord250.org Executive Committee. Study: Workplace incivility is soaring! David Olcott - workplace expert and the CEO of Samurai Success, an international executive, organizational and personal coaching firm explained. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

For this 20th hour, with so much gloom around these days, Dan wanted his callers to bring up something good that happened to them this past week. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

If you think it couldn’t get any worse for the stock market, than it did Thursday, the day after President Trump’s announced reciprocal tariffs, think again! Friday the stock market took its steepest dive yet where the Dow Jones fell 4.4% and the S&P and Nasdaq fell about 5% apiece. Is it time to panic? Do you have stocks and if so, have you sold any of your stocks or do you have confidence in big returns in the future? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Trump Administration announced it will “review” nearly $9 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and its affiliates in an effort to "root out antisemitism". The Admin.’s antisemitism task force sent the prestigious university a list of demands detailing what the school must do to avoid cancelation of federal funding. Some of the demands include: an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, merit-based hiring, and admissions reform and with that a demonstration that the changes are “durable,” among other demands. Does this set a bad precedent of allowing presidents and future administrations to withhold federal funding or grants over whatever type of engagement or program they deem discriminatory? 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! Alex Ovechkin continues to move close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! Will he do it tonight? With John Decker – iHeart Media White House Correspondent – from the Capital One Arena. In response to rising gang violence and youth homicide rates in Boston in the 1990s, Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) created a program called Youth, Purpose, and Partnership (YPP). The program is still thriving and has an upcoming talent showcase on Friday April 11th! With Dalinda Ifill‑Pressat, Communications Director for Children's Services of Roxbury. Red Sox Home Opener – What occurred including the honoring of the 1975 Red Sox World Series Championship Team that includes Luis Tiant. With Dan Shaughnessy – Boston Globe Sports Columnist. The American Parkinson’s Disease Association Optimism Walk! Jordan Rich is leading his team called: Jordan’s Trailblazers and raising funds! With Jordan Rich – Longtime broadcaster for WBZ NewsRadio. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

After the opening bell, the stock market fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement on “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday. Included in the new tariffs is a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. It’s unclear what the full impact of the tariffs may be, but some financial analysts worry the measures could drive up consumer prices and strain global trade relationships. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s School of Business joined us. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

A judge has ruled the renovation of White Stadium is not in violation of state laws. Joining Dan to discuss was Candidate for Boston Mayor Josh Craft. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Massachusetts’ Most Financially Savvy High School Students Compete at the State Finals of the 2025 National Personal Finance Challenge! With Christopher Caltabiano - Chief Program Officer at the Council for Economic Education. The history of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House – the library half in the U.S. & Half in Canada that has been caught in the middle of US/Canada tensions. With Matthew FarFan – Local Historian and Former President of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House. How a song became the state's official poem in MA! With Colin Young – State House News Reporter. The Top Pet Peeve Among Neighbors, according to a 2025 Survey from Home Gnome. With Jeff Herman - editor-in-chief of Home Gnome. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

A day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan will break down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP support, are projected to rebuke President Trump’s tariff policy in an expected evening vote. How will these imposed tariffs effect the Stock Market, American businesses, and U.S. consumers? Do you take aim with the global tariffs and how they might impact you? Why or why not? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

A day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan will break down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP support, are projected to rebuke President Trump’s tariff policy in an expected evening vote. How will these imposed tariffs effect the Stock Market, American businesses, and U.S. consumers? Do you take aim with the global tariffs and how they might impact you? Why or why not? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

A day President Trump has been calling “Liberation Day, during an event in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced his global “reciprocal” tariffs plan. Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign made automobiles, among other tariffs. Dan will break down more of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. Democrats, along with some GOP support, are projected to rebuke President Trump’s tariff policy in an expected evening vote. How will these imposed tariffs effect the Stock Market, American businesses, and U.S. consumers? Do you take aim with the global tariffs and how they might impact you? Why or why not? Boston Globe Business and finance columnist Larry Edelman joined us to discuss! 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! Alcohol Awareness Month – What Recovery Centers of America does in helping individuals combat alcoholism. With Dr. Myles Jen Kin, Medical Director for Recovery Centers of America in Massachusetts. The 50 Greatest Athletes in Boston Sports History with Martin Gitlin – Author & Sportswriter. Journey of the Columbus Chill, a minor-league hockey team whose innovative marketing and indomitable spirit not only captivated a city but also paved the way for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. With David Paitson – Author, Former president and general manager of the Columbus Chill. Spring allergy season is here! Allergy sufferers expected to have worse season than usual… With Ashly McPhillips - CVS Pharmacist and District Leader. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!