NightSide With Dan Rea

Amid the ongoing feud between Harvard University and the Trump Administration over demands for the school to make extensive changes to its governance, admissions and hiring practices, the Trump Admin. has moved to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status. The status designation allows many universities like Harvard to avoid paying federal income tax. The question is, does Trump have the authority to do that? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Amid the ongoing feud between Harvard University and the Trump Administration over demands for the school to make extensive changes to its governance, admissions and hiring practices, the Trump Admin. has moved to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status. The status designation allows many universities like Harvard to avoid paying federal income tax. The question is, does Trump have the authority to do that? Harvard University Professor Steven Pinker, a member of The Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard, is concerned about the ongoing trend of government involvement over academic policy changes and 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!

Physician shortages in the U.S. are affecting health systems and organizations nationwide and are predicted to have long-lasting effects on public health. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is facing a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034, including 48,000 primary care physicians. Dr. Marschall Runge, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan and CEO of Michigan Medicine will join us to discuss the shortages and how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare. 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! Autism Awareness Month –What the organization Autism Elevated does to transform the way society views autism, providing tools for families, and helping autistic individuals discover their strengths and find work environments where they thrive and succeed. Clain Udy – Founder of Autism Elevated & Author of Rebranding Autism: A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum joined Dan. Keira D’Amato, marathoning’s unlikely star, leads a stacked Boston field of American women. Amin Touri (pronounced ah-Meen)– Boston Globe Sports Web producer and editor stopped by. Beyond Fake Photos: New Report Reveals How Everyday AI Tools Can Be Taught to Steal Passwords. Etay Maor - (pronounced: EE-tai MAY-or), Chief Security Strategist of Cato Networks had the scary details. Robert Kraft vs Bill Belichick: Who owns slogans like "No Days Off" and "Ignore the Noise"? John Rizvi – The Patent Professor checked in. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Following Harvard University’s rejection to follow the Trump Administration’s policy change demands, the Trump Administration has now frozen roughly $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school. Two organizations representing the faculty of Harvard University sued the Trump Administration over the freeze. The admin’s legal battles don’t stop there…the Dept. of Justice is suing Maine over what they say is the state’s violation of Title XI. Do you think the Trump Admin. is overstepping its authority? We discuss. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Registry of Moter Vehicles is bracing for the rush of drivers trying to get their Real ID before the May 7th deadline. This is a hard deadline, whereas in years past the Covid pandemic delayed the process. It has been nearly impossible to get an appointment at the RMV due to the influx of people, so the Registry is now talking walk-in appointments to help mitigate the process. What has been your experience with getting a Real ID or trying to? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Registry of Moter Vehicles is bracing for the rush of drivers trying to get their Real ID before the May 7th deadline. This is a hard deadline, whereas in years past the Covid pandemic delayed the process. It has been nearly impossible to get an appointment at the RMV due to the influx of people, so the Registry is now talking walk-in appointments to help mitigate the process. What has been your experience with getting a Real ID or trying to? Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

8:05PM: The Concord Museum Ranked #1 Best Small Town Museum by USA Today on Heels of 250th Anniversary of American Revolution - Museum will host a Free Community Day on April 19th! Guest: Lisa Krassner - Executive Director of the Concord Museum 8:15PM: Pink Chair Storytellers Magazine hosts screening of award-winning documentary, "Unspoken: Would You Hide Me?", telling the story of seven Jewish siblings who survived the Holocaust with the help of German strangers. Guest: Marci Bracken - Pink Chair Storytellers Magazine Co-Founder 8:30PM: 13th Annual Down Home Up Here Bluegrass and Old Time Festival on Patriot's Day Weekend - Festival Showcases Local and National Bluegrass and Adjacent Genre Acts Guest: Maxfield Anderson - Musician performing at festival 8:45PM: The buzz is back: Cicadas from Brood XIV set to emerge this spring and are coming to MA! Guest: Natasha Wright - Technical Director and Entomologist at Braman Termite & Pest Elimination Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Twelve years ago, Boston was shaken by the Boston Marathon bombing that occurred during the 117th annual Boston Marathon. The explosions killed three civilians and injured 264 others. MIT police officer Sean Collier was also ambushed and killed by the marathon bombers. Today we remember the day that Boston came together to tend to our wounded, honor and remember the citizens we lost, and remember that we are Boston Strong. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Twelve years ago, Boston was shaken by the Boston Marathon bombing that occurred during the 117th annual Boston Marathon. The explosions killed three civilians and injured 264 others. MIT police officer Sean Collier was also ambushed and killed by the marathon bombers. Today we remember the day that Boston came together to tend to our wounded, honor and remember the citizens we lost, and remember that we are Boston Strong. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Over the last couple of years, the U.S. Postal Service has been warning the public about an increase in counterfeit stamps being sold online. While in this digital age you might think that emails and texts have primarily replaced snail mail, many citizens still send greeting cards, especially during holidays and for special occasions. Roughly over one billion Christmas cards are sent each year. With that being said, scammers have gotten very crafty printing and selling counterfeit stamps online for heavily discounted prices. Danielle Schrage with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service joined us to discuss the concerns over counterfeit stamps. 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 three news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! The Plummer Youth Promise Organization – How they help and advance the outcome for youth at risk of entering state care. Nicole McLaughlin - Executive Director at Plummer Youth Promise stopped by. Melissa Paul - Vice President, Development & Chief Development Officer at Mass Eye & Ear discussed Team Eye and Ear – The Boston Marathon Team and Program. Traffic Fatalities Down Nationwide, but Local Trends are Cause for Concern…increase in traffic fatalities in Massachusetts. Mark Schieldrop – Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast checked in with Dan. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Over the weekend, there was an upsurge in violent incidents. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was set ablaze after an individual broke into Gov. Shapiro’s residence. The man accused of arson, and now charged with terrorism, arson, and attempted murder, admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Shapiro and conducted this attack on the first night of Passover. In addition, a Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. The teen is linked to "The Order of Nine Angles,” an extreme, racially motivated neo-Nazi group. What’s happening in our country? These incidents happen amid the ongoing vandalistic attacks against Tesla across the U.S. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Over the weekend, there was an upsurge in violent incidents. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was set ablaze after an individual broke into Gov. Shapiro’s residence. The man accused of arson, and now charged with terrorism, arson, and attempted murder, admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Shapiro and conducted this attack on the first night of Passover. In addition, a Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. The teen is linked to "The Order of Nine Angles,” an extreme, racially motivated neo-Nazi group. What’s happening in our country? These incidents happen amid the ongoing vandalistic attacks against Tesla across the U.S. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

It’s Springtime in New England and with that comes warmer weather, floral blossoms, and…rats? While rats do not hibernate during Winter months, they do become more active during the Spring months. As temperatures rise, they leave behind the sheltered spots they occupied during the colder months, seeking out new environments that offer better resources. Within the last year Boston launched a new rodent action plan to combat the growing rodent population in the city. How has that plan been going and are you doing anything to ward off rodents in your neighborhood? 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! John Spooner – Financial Advisor & Author of "Wake Up: A Lifetime of Lessons From Smart Women" joined Dan. Boston Marathon Prep – How runners prepare for challenges of running a marathon such as training, weather, and injury prevention. With Dr. Adam Tenforde - sports medicine physician at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of running-related injuries. Also checking in with Dan was Bill Pennington – Founder of Run For The Troops – Cornhole for a Cause Upcoming Event – Sunday, June 8th! Nikki Stewart - Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, which operates Old North Church Historic Site told us April 18, 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous “two if by sea” lantern signal in Old North Church’s steeple & Paul Revere’s Ride. Two powerful public events that bring Revolutionary history to life in Boston’s North End: Event 1: Wed. April 16th – Celebration Breakfast Marking Old North Church’s Famous Lantern Signal. Event 2: Fri. April 18th- Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play – free and open to the publc. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

It’s a NightSide favorite 20th Hour topic…brushes with celebrities! Dan asked listeners where you unexpectedly ran into a celebrity out in the “wild”! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Do you dream of remodeling your home? Do you have a home remodel project you are already working on and in need of some advice? Mark Philben, Boston Globe's "Ask the Remodeler" columnist and a longtime Project Development Manager at Cambridge-based Charlie Allen Renovations joined us to answer listener's remodel questions! Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Christopher Muse, a retired MA Superior Court judge shares the tale of Bobby Joe Leaster, a man wrongfully convicted for a murder he did not commit, who spent nearly 16 years in a MA state prison before the father son legal team of Christopher Muse and Robert Muse won his freedom. Chris joins us to share this inspiring tale firsthand having fought to win Leaster's freedom. This is a case that thwarted the reinstitution of capital punishment in Massachusetts during the 1990s, and unlocked compensation opportunities for people who were unjustly incarcerated. 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! Dr. Marschall Runge - executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine discused how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare. MONSTER JAM® returns to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 12th! Dan spoke with driver Colt Stephens. Lowell, MA’s multi-day celebration of music and art, The Town and The City Festival - APRIL 24-26 in Downtown Lowell. Chris Porter - Festival founder checked in with Dan. Skipping meals may increase risk of heart attack… Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth, Texas joined Dan Rea. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!