NightSide With Dan Rea

President Trump is once again threatening tariffs against friendly countries and foes alike! While many are concerned about the President’s latest round of tariff rates that have reached their highest level since 1910, inflation has remained fairly stable this year. While inflation is up, it’s not as high as many economists expected when Trump first started rolling out tariffs. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business joined us to discuss Trump’s tariffs and the current state of the U.S. economy.

While overall violent crime in MA is down, antisemitic hate crimes have risen by 20% in the last year. Recently the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism came out with a report on their findings and recommendations when it comes to K-12 education in the state. The Commission found antisemitism in Massachusetts K-12 public schools to be a “pervasive and escalating problem, with a large number of reported incidents of hate, bullying, harassment and discrimination experienced by families and teachers”. Brookline School Committee member Dr. Jesse Hefter joined Dan to discuss the importance of educating kids about the existence of antisemitism and getting ahead of it!

President Trump is once again threatening tariffs against friendly countries and foes alike! While many are concerned about the President’s latest round of tariff rates that have reached their highest level since 1910, inflation has remained fairly stable this year. While inflation is up, it’s not as high as many economists expected when Trump first started rolling out tariffs. Gregory Stoller, professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business joined us to discuss Trump’s tariffs and the current state of the U.S. economy.

8:05PM: The long, long road to taxing mileage in Massachusetts… Guest: Mike Deehan - Axios Reporter 8:15PM: A Message of Hope to those who have experienced a natural disaster such as the Texas Floods Guest: Kim Cantin – keynote speaker & a survivor of the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslide 8:30PM: Study finds that happy thoughts could be the secret to a stronger memory Guest: Dr. Patrick Porter – Founder of BrainTap 8:45PM: Senate school cellphone bill leaves key details to districts Guest: Chris Lisinski- State House News Service Reporter

At the end of May, the Market Basket grocery company placed its CEO Arthur Demoulas and a handful of employees on paid leave to investigate rumors that Demoulas and allies may be planning a work stoppage or other disruptions. When suspended executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt made the decision to visit two Market Basket stores in NH to congratulate longtime employees retiring, despite being originally directed to stay away from MB properties as part of their leave, it caused outrage from the board. Tom and Joe claimed their visits were to say goodbye and a job well done to two beloved longtime store managers, nothing more. Tom Gordan and Joe Schmidt joined Dan to discuss the ongoing Market Basket drama. *The Market Basket organization has been notified of this evening’s topics and has been invited to join us on NightSide at some point to discuss*

Residents of the heavily Italian American Nonantum neighborhood in Newton are still not satisfied over the Italian flag lane lines on Adams Street. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller told Newton residents and listeners on NightSide that the lines were painted over yellow due to safety concerns but said the festival volunteers and residents are welcome to repaint the lines contiguous to the yellow lines before the start of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival that begins this week. For many residents, that isn’t good enough with more than 2,200 residents taking up a petition to bring back the originally placed Italian lines before the festival. Gina Fiandaca, former Secretary & CEO for MassDOT & former Commissioner of Transportation for the city of Boston, wrote an open letter calling on the city of Newton and the Newton Mayor to replace the lines in full, not as a side feature. Gina joined us to discuss! *Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has not yet replied to our invitation to join in on the conversation again on NightSide*

Residents of the heavily Italian American Nonantum neighborhood in Newton are still not satisfied over the Italian flag lane lines on Adams Street. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller told Newton residents and listeners on NightSide that the lines were painted over yellow due to safety concerns but said the festival volunteers and residents are welcome to repaint the lines contiguous to the yellow lines before the start of the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival that begins this week. For many residents, that isn’t good enough with more than 2,200 residents taking up a petition to bring back the originally placed Italian lines before the festival. Gina Fiandaca, former Secretary & CEO for MassDOT & former Commissioner of Transportation for the city of Boston, wrote an open letter calling on the city of Newton and the Newton Mayor to replace the lines in full, not as a side feature.  *Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has not yet replied to our invitation to join in on the conversation again on NightSide*

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Shark and Ray Awareness Day - Their importance, and the type of research being done on them… Nick Whitney PhD - Senior Scientist and Chair of the New England Aquarium’s Fisheries Science and Emerging Technologies Program in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life stopped by. Advice on how to choose a good watermelon! Stephanie Barlow - Senior Director of Communications for the National Watermelon Promotion Board shared the delicious details. Summer 2025 Olympic Memorabilia Auction. Items include a Paris 2024 gold medal and three historic Olympic medals from diving legend Greg Louganis alongside rare Olympic torches and medals spanning over 90 years of Games history! Bobby Eaton - Olympic Specialist at RR Auction checked in. Staying “cyber-safe”. What are some of the cyber threats keeping CEOs and IT Directors up at night and how you can learn to stay safe from phishing scams and more. Danny Jenkins - ThreatLocker CEO & Co-Founder joined Dan.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide If you remember the 80s, you may recall a comedic accordion player by the name of Judy Tenuta. Despite her passing in 2022, Tenuta lives on in a new film written and directed by its star, Taylor Blackwell. Tonight, Morgan chats with 26-year-old Blackwell about “It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story.”

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide Some of you may recall the hilarious Mort Walker comic strip of the 1950s called “Beetle Bailey.” Set on a fictional U.S. Army post, Private Bailey was known for his laziness and aversion to work. Tonight, Morgan shared some laughs with Bill Janocha, cartoonist assistant on the Beetle Bailey comic strip and storyboard supervisor of the 1989 Beetle Bailey TV film.

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide National park ranger and baseball historian Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau joined Morgan tonight to talk all-things baseball! From the teams to the fans, to the 2025 MLB All-Star Games!

Morgan White Fills In On NightSide National park ranger and baseball historian Richard “Dixie” Tourangeau joined Morgan tonight to talk all-things baseball! From the teams to the fans, to the 2025 MLB All-Star Games!

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide   Don’t miss your chance to speak with Douglas the Psychic! He’s took your calls and communicated with your loved ones. 

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide   Don’t miss your chance to speak with Douglas the Psychic! He’s took your calls and communicated with your loved ones. 

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide Between the 1950s and the 1970s, there were four television series that defined what it meant to be a “man of action” on TV. The Untouchables, Run for Your Life, The Magician and Harry O. Ed Robertson of TV Confidential joined Morgan to chat about these four shows and the men who starred in them.

Morgan White Fills in on NightSide Between the 1950s and the 1970s, there were four television series that defined what it meant to be a “man of action” on TV. The Untouchables, Run for Your Life, The Magician and Harry O. Ed Robertson of TV Confidential joined Morgan to chat about these four shows and the men who starred in them.

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.

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!

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!