NightSide With Dan Rea

How many people know the story of Henry Knox? Knox was an American military officer, also considered a war hero and a Founding Father of the United States. Knox was a senior general of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, serving as chief of artillery in all of George Washington's campaigns and was the nation’s first Secretary of War. You guessed correctly, if you guessed that he is the individual for whom Fort Knox is named after. Bob Allison, Professor of History at Suffolk University and Chair of the Revolution 250 Advisory Committee, joined Bradley to share the tale of Henry Knox!

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide Michael Coyne, a trial attorney and the Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law, joins Bradley Jay to discuss some recent high-profile cases. Coyne will remark on some of the recent U.S. Supreme Court final decisions as well as Karen Read’s pending wrongful death lawsuit.

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide Michael Coyne, a trial attorney and the Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law, joins Bradley Jay to discuss some recent high-profile cases. Coyne will remark on some of the recent U.S. Supreme Court final decisions as well as Karen Read’s pending wrongful death lawsuit.

The history of aviation can date back way before the Wright Brothers achieved the first powered flight back in 1903. Historians believe kites and hot air balloons have been around for thousands of years. Micah Engber, host of the Airplane Geeks Podcast and cohost of The Journey is the Reward podcast checked in with Bradley about commercial, military, and general aviation topics and give travel advice!

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Bradley wanted to know what folks thought of the idea of a device to prevent cars from being able to go above a set speed.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Boston-based New York Times bestselling author Dave Wedge has penned a book about how boxer Marvin Hagler became marvelous! From escaping deadly riots in Newark as a boy to taking on a crooked boxing industry to win the world title in London during one of the most racially fueled and ugliest sporting events in history. Join Bradley as he chats with Wedge, author of Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler's Battle for Glory.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Have you purchased a vehicle lately? You may have experienced a little sticker shock! Why are cars so expensive, and is there any way around it? Tonight, Bradley chats with Craig Fitzgerald, Automotive Editor with DCI Marketing, and former auto editor with Hemmings, The Boston Globe, and GateHouse Media.

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea Have you purchased a vehicle lately? You may have experienced a little sticker shock! Why are cars so expensive, and is there any way around it? Tonight, Bradley chats with Craig Fitzgerald, Automotive Editor with DCI Marketing, and former auto editor with Hemmings, The Boston Globe, and GateHouse Media.

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide Bradley Jay returns to WBZ, so here was the chance to call in and say hello and bring up any topic you'd like. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide Have you been to too many loud concerts? Do you sometimes have difficulty hearing what people say to you? Our ears are highly sensitive to loud noise. Even very short exposures to high-level sounds at a concert or sporting event (anything above 132 decibels) can cause permanent hearing loss for some people. If you think you may be hard of hearing, there are resources available to help you navigate your challenge. Amy Evans, Strategic Planner for the NHhears Initiative and board member with the Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc. joins Bradley on Nightside to chat about preventive measures, treatments, and tools to help navigate hearing loss and improve quality of life for the hearing impaired. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide American Musician and rock star Peter Wolf is best known for being the lead vocalist of The J. Geils Band. Wolf has lived quite an adventurous and exciting life starting at an early age. As a rock star, Wolf had the privilege of crossing paths and rubbing elbows with legendary figures in the world of entertainment and culture. Notably, some of the icons he met include Andy Warhol, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Fred Astaire, Aretha Franklin and so many more! To share his incredible stories with the world, Peter Wolf authored a book called, “Waiting for the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses,” and he joins Bradley this evening to share some of those stories on the air! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide American Musician and rock star Peter Wolf is best known for being the lead vocalist of The J. Geils Band. Wolf has lived quite an adventurous and exciting life starting at an early age. As a rock star, Wolf had the privilege of crossing paths and rubbing elbows with legendary figures in the world of entertainment and culture. Notably, some of the icons he met include Andy Warhol, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Fred Astaire, Aretha Franklin and so many more! To share his incredible stories with the world, Peter Wolf authored a book called, “Waiting for the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses,” and he joins Bradley this evening to share some of those stories on the air! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We celebrate Independence Day to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Did you know its actual signing wasn’t until August? Get the facts on The Fourth, as Morgan chats with City View Trolley Tour Guide Jack Harte! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

We celebrate Independence Day to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Did you know its actual signing wasn’t until August? Get the facts on The Fourth, as Morgan chats with City View Trolley Tour Guide Jack Harte! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Winiker Brothers are back! These longtime musicians have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, parties, even the White House! Bo and Bill join Morgan tonight to celebrate the holiday! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Winiker Brothers are back! These longtime musicians have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, parties, even the White House! Bo and Bill join Morgan tonight to celebrate the holiday! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

A child’s first experience with summer camp can be anxiety-triggering enough for them, but add the whole overnight element to the equation and you can have a complete meltdown. Tonight, educational psychologist Dr. Ronda Goodale discussed ways you can prep your child for an overnight stay. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Emmy Award-winning Arts and Entertainment Critic Joyce Kulhawik is in the house! Find out what’s hot at the box office and what’s coming out soon! Grab some popcorn and join the conversation! Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

From singers to actors, there are many famous people whose roots are in Massachusetts! The Wahlbergs, the Afflecks, Donna Summer, James Taylor, John Krasinski, Chris Evans…the list goes on! On this segment, Media Historian Donna Halper and Morgan chated about all those famous folks from Boston and beyond. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Macaulay Culkin, Lindsay Lohan, Haley Joel Osment, Corey Feldman, are just a few of the former child actors that struggled to adulthood and didn't age well because of it. From substance abuse, legal issues, to mental health...it all took its toll on many child stars. Tonight, Jordan Rich joined Morgan to chat about the difficult road to adulthood many Hollywood child actors face. Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!