Episodes
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NightSide - Marijuana Tax
The Massachusetts legislatures have set the tax rate for recreational marijuana at 20%. Do you think this is a fair rate?
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NightSide - Rep. Geoff Diehl is in Studio
Massachusetts State Representative Geoff Diehl believes that U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is not fighting for the people of Massachusetts. He hopes to challenge her on the ballot in 2018. Tonight, he joins Dan in the NightSide studio to talk about what he sees as the most pressing issues facing...
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NightSide - Another Delay on Healthcare
The margin for error on the GOP Senate healthcare bill is essentially non-existent. Maine Senator Susan Collins and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul have already said they plan to vote no on the bill. That means that Republicans need every single other member of their party to vote yes in order to get…
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NightSide Weekend Commentary - Donald Trump Jr.
What was Donald Trump Jr. thinking? Dan Rea wants to know.
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NightSide Weekend Commentary - Politics
There are some pretty bad politicians out there. In this weekend commentary, Dan Rea looks at a couple of them.
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NightSide - Callers’ Choice
A rare edition for NightSide Nation to speak about whatever is on their minds. Call in with your chosen topic and make sure it’s a good one!
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NightSide - Is President Trump’s Public Flattery of Women Excessive?
President Trump is known to speak frankly in general, and when it comes to women, he pulls no punches in criticism or flattery. Recently, he’s been on record for complimenting French President Macron’s wife and an Irish reporter. He said to Macron’s wife “you’re in such good shape” and to the…
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NightSide - Members of Elite Meet Check In
The mission of Elite Meet is to connect elite military veterans with business professionals at networking events. One half of the military veterans are handpicked by the CEO and the other half, the business professionals, by the Chairman. CHris Tyll a Navy Seal and Jordan Selleck from Elite Meet...
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NightSide - Is Boston Rent Too High?
Finding affordable rent is a challenge for prospective apartment seekers in major cities, especially here in Boston. Based on a list from Smart Asset, Boston ranks third after New York and San Francisco, for the income needed to pay rent. Rising rents and stagnant wages creates a burden for…
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NightSide - The NightSide Pet Vet Is In
Dr. Jim McKiernan is the owner of Great Bay Animal Hospital in Durham, New Hampshire, and the official NightSide Pet Vet. Pet owners know that our pets aren’t just animals, they are members of our family. Dr. Jim joins Dan tonight in the NightSide studio to talk about caring for our furry…
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NightSide - GOP Reveals New Healthcare Bill
Republicans in the Senate have released the new healthcare bill, with a vote expected as soon as next week. The new bill includes an amendment similar to what Senator Cruz has proposed, which would allow insurance companies to sell plans that do not meet the minimum requirements established under...
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NightSide - Donald Trump Jr. Defends Himself
Last night, Donald Trump Jr. joined Sean Hannity on Fox News to discuss the email chain he tweeted out earlier in the day. During the ten-minute segment, Trump Jr. explained why he took the meeting, why there was no follow up, and stated that there were no other official meetings with any other...
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NightSide - Should Massachusetts Switch to Same-Day Registration?
Right now, Massachusetts residents must register to vote at least twenty days before the election. But a recent lawsuit filed by the ACLU is looking to change that requirement, claiming that it puts an unfair burden on potential voters. Do you think Massachusetts should allow voters to register…
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NightSide - Wednesdays with Walsh
It’s the second Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for another edition of Wednesdays with Walsh! Boston Mayor Marty Walsh stops by to join Dan in the NightSide studio and to take your calls. Dan and the Mayor will discuss how Boston can remain a safe city during the hot summer months,...
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NightSide - How Serious is the North Korean Threat?
Last Tuesday, while the U.S. was celebrating Independence Day, North Korea conducted a successful missile test, launching an intercontinental ballistic missile that some claim could reach Alaska. Tonight, Dan is joined by Dr. Jack Liu, longtime contractor for the Department of Defense and one of...
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NightSide - Solving Medical Mysteries
Dr. Stuart Mushlin is the medical director of Brigham Circle Medical Associates at the Boston Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Over his four decades in the field, Dr. Mushlin has seen it all. His new book, Playing the Ponies, and Other Medical Mysteries Solved, looks at some of the more perplexing...
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NightSide - Donald Trump Jr. Releases Email Chain
Donald Trump Jr. published the email chain that led to a June 2016 meeting between himself, Paul Manafort (who later became campaign director), Jared Kushner, and a Russian lawyer. The emails show that Trump Jr. was promised damaging information on Hillary Clinton provided by the Russian…
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NightSide - Let The Parents Decide
Charlie Gard is a British child that has been hospitalized in London after it was discovered that he has infantile-onset encephalomyopathic mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition that is considered to be terminal. Charlie’s parents would like to bring him to the...
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NightSide - NPR – Numerous Pay Raises
National Public Radio often asks listeners for contributions to support its non-profit model. There are also numerous grants and programs that help fund public broadcasting stations with taxpayer money. But a new look at how much both on-air and off-air employees make has caused some to take a…
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NightSide - When Will Democrats Let It Go?
President Trump has returned from a successful trip abroad that included a well-received speech in Poland and a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin, during which the President confronted the Russian leader over the nation’s alleged efforts to influence the 2016 election. Yet all Democrats…
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NightSide - Will ObamaCare Finally be Overturned?
There’s been much mulling amongst republicans over the Senate bill after the CBO stated McConnell’s initial proposal would cause 22 million Americans to lose insurance by 2026. The democrats are pushing health care for all, and with the ending of an entitlement program that was only successful…
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NightSide - President Trump Speaks From Poland
President Trump delivered a speech in Warsaw, Poland that focused on dealing with terrorism in our modern world. “The fundamental question of our time is whether the West has the will to survive,” the President declared in front of a large, friendly crowd. Trump went on to criticize Russia’s...
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NightSide - North Korea Flexes Its Muscles
North Korea tested an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile), generating a lot of global attention. The missile could supposedly reach Alaska, which would make the military threat posed by North Korea’s developing nuclear program much more significant. President Trump has responded by...
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NightSide - Misogyny in Politics
What can we do to make politics more welcoming to women? Marisa DeFranco continues her open letter to the media.
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NightSide - Be a Leader Not a Tweeter
North Korea has conveniently launched a long-range missile test on the eve of Independence Day, which prompted tweets from President Trump. Part of it reads, “Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?” and he includes his stance of Japan and South Korea in his stream of thought....
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NightSide - Evan Falchuk Checks In
Joining Marisa in studio is Evan Falchuk, who ran for Massachusetts Governor as an independent in 2014 and is now a democrat. He formed the “United Independent Party” as its own party, but it lost official party status in 2016 and now it has become a designation. They will discuss the division of...
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NightSide - Trump News Versus Real News
The mainstream media’s coverage of President Trump is oversaturated and it drowns out the other important stories that can help unify this country better. How would someone in Massachusetts empathize with Ohio citizens’ issues and vice versa? Should there be more focus on the other branches of...
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NightSide - Exposing the Political Hypocrisy
Politicians are well-known for being measured and pointed in conveying their political views, but more often than we realize, they end up contradicting themselves. Case in point, we have Representative Seth Moulton, who oozed effusive praise to Nancy Pelosi in a three-page letter, only to oppose...
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NightSide Weekend Commentary - Safety For Kids
In this weekend commentary, It's separation of church and state vs. the safety of kids.
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NightSide Weekend Commentary - Nancy Pelosi
In this weekend commentary, Dan Rea shares his thoughts on Nancy Pelosi.
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NightSide - When Does Inclusion Become Intolerance?
Last weekend, Chicago hosted a number of LGBTQ Pride events and parades. One such parade, which calls itself the Dyke March, touts that it is even “more inclusive” than the official annual pride parade. Yet three women were turned away and barred from marching this year over a rainbow pride flag...
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NightSide - Trump’s Tweets Under Fire Again
President Trump has said all along that he did not plan on dialing back his Twitter activity once he was sworn in as President. He has taken some criticism over tweets in the past, but today the backlash reached a new level. After MSNBC morning show co-host Mika Brzezinski made some pointed…
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NightSide - Susan Rice Plays the Blame Game
Susan Rice, who has found herself under heavy criticism over her role in unmasking names of U.S. citizens while serving under President Obama, recently talked about the personal attacks launched on her by the right in an interview with New York Magazine. During the discussion, Rice claims that…
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NightSide - Setti Warren Is In Studio
Setti Warren is the two-term mayor of Newton, and a Democratic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. Tonight, Mayor Warren joins Dan in the NightSide studio to discuss a number of issues facing the state and to answer your calls. Tune in to hear Mayor Warren’s thoughts on the sanctuary city...
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NightSide - Are Boston Drivers Really That Bad?
Allstate has released a report ranking drivers in 200 of the nation’s largest cities, and you’ll never guess where Boston ranks! The report compares the average amount of time between insurance claims in each city, with Boston drivers filing a claim about every three and a half years on average....
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NightSide - Who Will Save Nancy Pelosi?
With the contentious 2016 election behind us, there was hope that the two parties would put aside their petty differences and come together to work on behalf of Americans everywhere. But so far, we have seen the partisan divide tearing this country apart deepen rather than disappear. With the...
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NightSide - Could We Handle A Nuclear Attack?
Recently, we have seen more and more small-scale terror attacks, often carried out by one or two individuals. But are we prepared to handle a larger-scale attack involving nuclear weapons? With both Iran and North Korea getting closer and closer to obtaining nukes, that test could come sooner…
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NightSide - POTUS’ Claim of Fake News Vindicated
CNN, often a target in President Trump’s ongoing battle against the mainstream media, is apologizing for a story that appeared on its website last Thursday. The story connected a member of the Trump transition team to the Russian Direct Investment Fund. The story, which cited an anonymous source,...
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NightSide - Could Tong Ren Healing Be The Answer
Medical science has made extraordinary progress over the last few decades. But sometimes, traditional medicine can only go so far. What do you do when the normal, typical approach isn’t enough? For some, Tong Ren has provided an answer. Dr. Eleanor Marks, a former Boston University professor,...
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NightSide - Trump’s Travel Ban Triumphs
The Supreme Court has lifted an injunction on President Trump’s travel ban, allowing much of the policy to be reinstated. The court will also hear full arguments on the issue this fall. Are you surprised to see the previous decisions reversed? Do you think the Supreme Court made the right call?...
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NightSide Weekend Commentary - Sox Game In Kansas
In this Weekend Commentary, Dan Rea shares his trip to Kansas to visit Father Renee.
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NightSide Weekend Commentary - North Korea
In this weekend commentary, Dan Rea points out the obvious, that North Korea is a problem.
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NightSide - Old Time Radio
There was a time when the only source of news and entertainment was through the radio medium. We explore a time that was fondly coined the “theater of the mind.” Take a trip down memory lane.
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NightSide - Did Johnny Depp Cross the Line
The Hollywood actor made a provocative statement at a Britain festival saying, “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?” His attempts to amuse the crowd drew a response from The White House condemning his statement. He has apologized, but the damage is already done. Did Johnny…
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NightSide - Dr. George on the Senate GOP Health Care Bill
The Senate healthcare bill is now under negotiation and a 142-page proposal is out. There is disagreement amongst Republican senators like Paul and Cruz, and the democrats call it a “meaner” version of the House bill. Dr. Elaina George, a certified otolaryngologist and an outspoken advocate for...
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NightSide - State Marijuana Law
House lawmakers passed a bill the other night that will tax marijuana products at 28 percent. The rub is that it’s more than double the 12 percent tax rate of the Senate version and the House version allows government officials to ban marijuana shops from town. In this hot-topic debate, where do...
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NightSide - UK Bestselling Author Douglas Murray
British author and journalist Douglas Murray joins Dan to discuss his latest book The Strange Death of Europe. A book of glowing reviews from media and consumers, covers Islamic terrorism and uncomfortable truths. Be sure to tune in for a riveting talk on Islam and immigration from a leading expert.
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NightSide - The Eye Doctor Returns
Dr. Bradford Shingleton is a renowned ophthalmologist and an expert on cataract, glaucoma and laser eye surgery. He joins Dan in studio to talk about eye health and to answer your questions. Are summer allergies and other eye ailments bothering you?
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NightSide - Neil Chayet on 42 Years
Neil’s had an amazing and prolific run in his broadcasting and law career. You may be familiar with his feature Looking at the Law on WBZ perhaps, because he’s done more than 10,000 episodes! He’ll talk to Dan about his reasons for retirement and his next mission in life. Tune in to relive his...
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NightSide - Hillary Chabot in Studio
Boston Herald political reporter Hillary Chabot joins Marisa in the NightSide studio to talk about all the latest political news and stories. The two will discuss a wide range of topics, from the local marijuana debate on Beacon Hill, to the clash over sanctuary cities going on across the…
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