NightSide With Dan Rea

In this 20th hour of the week, Dan wants to hear about your favorite summer memory from when you were a kid.

Singer-Songwriter Justin Timberlake recently revealed he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can cause fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, and more. The announcement comes on the heels of his Forget Tomorrow tour where he faced criticism of his “energy” on stage. Rheumatologist Dr. Alfred Miller joined Dan for a full discussion of what Lyme disease is and its complications.

In a recent Boston Globe article, columnist Joan Vennochi expressed her thoughts on the growing opioid crisis and involuntary commitment for those with drug and alcohol addictions. Although voluntary care is preferred, involuntary, such as a Section 35, may be the only option for law-abiding citizens to live freely without the distraction of those living unhealthily on the streets.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! When we think of power line corridors, we don’t usually think about the habitats around them! These corridors are not just structures delivering energy across the region – they’re home to many native plants, pollinators, and hundreds of wildlife species! Guest: Sean Redding, Director of Vegetation Management at Eversource Energy Are you a sugar addict? You may want to drop that extra scoop of sugar in your morning coffee because it’s cutting years off your life and damaging your long-term health! Guest: Monica Serra, Health Scientist Administrator at the National Institute on Aging The first “wildfire-resilient” community has been built in California. It opened just months after the raging wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area. Steve Hawks will tell us how these homes work and what makes them fire-resistant. Guest: Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety A new study out reveals 75 percent of North America’s bird species are in decline - the latest sign of a slow-moving extinction crisis that threatens entire ecosystems. Guest: Dr. Nicole Michel, Director of Quantitative Science for the National Audubon Society and co-author of the recent State of the Birds report

Brown University joins other Ivy League schools in making a deal with the Trump Administration. Will this improve the schools?

Delta recently announced that by the end of the year, your ticket price may be decided by AI. Critics say using artificial intelligence here puts the current airline's dynamic pricing model on steroids. Delta has expressed that a variety of market forces have driven the dynamic pricing model for decades and this new tech will simply streamline the process. Do you feel AI will deliver fair pricing?

When we think of cancer, we commonly think about the predominant ones…like breast, prostate, and lung. We don’t often think about cancers found above the collarbone…such as throat, nose, and mouth. Dr. Scharukh Jalisi, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was in to chat with Dan about cancers that develop above the neck.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Cold Case: Cathy Malcolmson vanishes (8/13/85) Guest: Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe Cold Case Files Reporter & Blotter Tales columnist Google’s top search trends for the month of July – what topics fascinated Americans this month! Guest: Google Trends Expert Molly McHugh-Johnson People filing for Social Security benefits is up 13% already from a year ago….why are so many retirees filing for SS early? Is it a good idea? What’s driving this trend? Guest: Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow in the Tax and Income Supports Division at the Urban Institute ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough and his sister Erin will host the annual Sean McDonough Celebrity Draw Party and Golf Classic to raise funds for research and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis, a rare and often fatal heart disease - The event honors their late father, legendary Boston Globe columnist Will McDonough, who died suddenly in 2003 from undiagnosed cardiac amyloidosis. Guest: ESPN Broadcaster Sean McDonough

The Republic Services trash strike continues with no end in sight. Lawmakers are urging the company to negotiate, while several towns headed to court to ask a judge to intervene. The affected communities were denied an injunction with Essex County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman outlining it’s beyond the court's power to resolve labor disputes.

Longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has been elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, where he will lead others to address critical issues in the criminal justice system. Dan spoke with Cruz for an additional segment about his new position and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.

Longtime Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz has been elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, where he will lead others to address critical issues in the criminal justice system. Dan spoke with Cruz about his new position and a new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court on "emerging adults" and life without parole.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! Does the axolotl salamander hold the key to human limb regeneration? Professor Monaghan seems to think so! Guest: Professor James Monaghan, Biology Department Chair at Northeastern University College of Science The funeral scam has been around for decades in many different variations: Prepaid package funeral scams, impersonation scams and burial insurance scams…but new on the scene is the video streaming of funeral services scam. Guest: Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center What exactly is Cloud Seeding and what is it used for? Is it capable of creating dangerous storms like the floods in Texas? Guest: Ken Leppert, Associate Professor Atmospheric Science School of Sciences, University of Louisiana at Monroe Have you ever thought about what happens to all that unclaimed luggage at the airport? After 90 days, there’s a retailer that can take possession of those lost possessions, and you’d be amazed at what treasures they’ve found! Guest: Sonni Hood, Senior Manager of PR & Communications at Unclaimed Baggage

In this record setting heat, Dan wanted listeners to share their tips on saying cool during a heat wave. Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest weather updates! We can be heard on the IHeartRadio app, in your car, or over your favorite listening device.

At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. President Trump wants the Feds to cut rates, but officials have resisted out of concern that Trump's tariffs will push up inflation. Greg Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, joined Dan to discuss both interest rates and tariffs.

Despite ongoing efforts being made by Mayor Michelle Wu and city officials, such as increased police patrols, substance abuse outreach teams, and daily needle-pickup crews, South End residents continue to express that it's just not enough. The area around the intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue continues to be a humanitarian crisis. Dan was joined by Andrew Brand, Co-President of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association, to discuss concerns over criminal activity and safety in the Mass. and Cass area.

We began the program with four interesting guests on topics we think you should know more about! U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S.-China dynamics Guest: Charles Liao, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston Every year, tens of thousands of horses (racehorses past their prime, foals who didn’t meet expectations, elderly Amish cart horses, and backyard companions) become “unwanted.” Keim takes readers to the front lines of the crisis. Guest: Christina Keim, M Ed, MFA, award-winning equestrian journalist and author of “Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis” Why scammers want your resume and how they get them! Guest: Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force Krissie Kelleher has been appointed the next CEO of Team IMPACT – Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved. Guest: Krissie Kelleher, the new CEO of the Boston nonprofit "Team IMPACT"

Every now and then, a rare opportunity arrives when listeners can call in about any subject.

Today marks three months since 5-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph was struck and killed by a school bus as he attempted to cross the street in Hyde Park. Members of the Joseph Family have filed a lawsuit against the bus company and the bus driver. The Joseph Family lawyer, Matt Fogelman, joined Dan with the details of this case.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is this Thursday, and it's anyone's guess as to what's in store for the Red Sox. Will they be trading some of their younger players to increase their chances of getting to the World Series? Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy broke it down for us.

Is 'Travel Math' derailing your finances and vacation plans? It might be…and you might not even be aware it’s happening! Guest: Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet There’s a viral trend on TikTok and other social media platforms that has people taping their mouths shut for better sleep to encourage nose breathing, which is touted as better for overall health. But is it safe? Guest: Dr. Raj Dasgupta, quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine Senior women are “walking the beat” in Charlestown with the Boston PD which not only gets seniors out in a safe environment but encourages these once isolated seniors to meet others! Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox even walks with the group! Guests: “Beat” Walker Mary Rizzo and Chrissy Vraibel, Community Service Officer for the Boston Police Department The Gen Z work ethic – Definitely differs from the Gen X and Boomer’s, and possibly even the Millennials. Gen Zers are embracing a trend called “micro-retirement.” Guest: Keri Mesropov, Founder of Spring Talent Development