Nightside With Dan Rea

If you were to guess, where do you think a majority of young voters fall politically? Popular opinion might have you guessing a majority of Gen-Zers are Democratic. However that is not true. According to a Gallup poll, while a good chunk of 18–29-year-olds, 47% of them, do identify as Democratic, 39% identify as Republican, and 12% Independent so they are quite nuanced.

If you were to guess, where do you think a majority of young voters fall politically? Popular opinion might have you guessing a majority of Gen-Zers are Democratic. However that is not true. According to a Gallup poll, while a good chunk of 18–29-year-olds, 47% of them, do identify as Democratic, 39% identify as Republican, and 12% Independent so they are quite nuanced.

Even with inflation cooling, Massachusetts has seen a surge in grocery prices, rising faster than most of the country. Why? While there are several factors, high transportation and energy costs combined with too much supermarket competition are driving forces in plaguing the Bay State with high grocery bills. How much are you paying for groceries? Have you had to cut back?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

 We begin the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Why are grocery prices rising so much faster in Massachusetts? With Boston Globe Reporter Thomas Lee.Hunter Chaney - Director of Marketing, Communications and Education Collings Foundation / American Heritage Museum on a WWII Tank Demonstration May 25th & 26th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the American Heritage Museum.MA Sen. Bruce Tarr joined Dan to promote a postpartum depression app, legislative efforts on that development and what we can do right now for mothers. & an update on Salisbury Beach raised funds.Bobby Livingston - Executive VP at RR Auction with a little rock history: a rare Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard tape are up for auction.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

For NightSide’s last hour of the week, Dan likes to keep it light and fun. It's time again for listeners to share their stories with meeting celebrities. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

It’s no secret that Boston is known for its often jammed and confusing roadways. Unlike New York City that is laid out like a grid, Boston is laid out more like a web. That can be confusing to newcomers, and sometimes even longtime residents! Dan discussed the Boston Globe’s guide to master Boston traffic!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Many Norfolk residents are not too happy about, what they say is, being blinded by the Healey Administration’s plan to use the old Bay State Correctional Facility as a migrant shelter. Selectmen claim the state only told them the plan days before without any consultation. Additionally, with Norfolk schools “maxed out on capacity,” town officials are concerned about how they would take on more kids.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We started the News Update with Mike Deehan – Axios Boston Reporter, and Massachusetts' reliance on the gig economy grows.Dr. Inderpal Randhawa discussed Food Allergy Action Month: How to stay safe and manage life with food allergies.Next, Captain Ramsey Chason of Sea Tow Cape and Islands with top boating tips and how to avoid common mishaps while out on the water ahead of the busy summer season.Postcard Club of New England is starting up after such a successful Passion For Postcards Event back in March! Kathy Alpert chatted with Dan.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

As humans we all feel anger but some of us don’t know how to effectively manage our anger. Some of us bury that anger only for it to come bubbling up and explode at a later point…Dr. JJ Kelly, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and author of the book, “Holy Sh*t, So This is Anger?!” joined us to take listeners calls on managing anger. Take a listen!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Ralph Clark is associated with the company ShotSpotter, which is a company that produces technology used to locate gunshots fired. ShotSpotter has generated some controversy with the Boston City Council. Ralph Clark joined us on NightSide to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

There is a nation-wide push to provide justice for vets who find themselves entangled in the judicial system. Attorney Brock Hunter joined Dan to focus on a new statute that has been approved in Minnesota and Nebraska, with hopes of expanding to MA. We discussed ways to improve how the MA court system handles veterans that find themselves in some level of legal trouble.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!First, special thanks to Shari Small, who filled in for Dan at the start of the show. Here, Shari interviews Emma, – A Girl Scout and  Barb Fortier, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern MA. Emma sold cookies galore! Yarmouth Girl Scout Emma was crowned Top Cookie Seller for the second year in a row after selling 7,443 Packages of Girl Scout Cookies. Dan returned and talked with Dan Schlossberg - Author of “HOME RUN KING: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron”.Next, Eric Ankerud – Founder of Heartfelt Dreams Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the treatment experience for congenital heart defect patients and their families.And, Local veteran and power rowing studio owner Bryan Fuller will launch in a small boat with three others to attempt the first ever row from Boston to London!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to debate each other in two presidential debates. The first will be on June 27th on CNN, followed by a second debate on September 10th on ABC. Trump took to Truth Social this morning saying he “strongly recommends more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue.” Will you tune into the debates? How many should there be?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

A new study done by SmartAsset, found that Massachusetts is the most expensive state to live comfortably in. Maintaining a comfortable lifestyle follows the 50/30/20 budget rule, meaning 50 percent of your income goes towards basic needs like food and housing, 30 percent towards wants, and 20 percent towards savings. What is the amount of money a single working adult needs to make to live comfortably in MA? How about a family of four? Dan went over the findings.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We started with Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby, A cynical Washington Post tells Biden: Nothing matters more than beating Trump.Next, Dr. Alex del Carmen, a Criminologist on a poll that says 67% of students at top universities call antisemitism a problem.Lygia Soares, Founder and Executive Director of the Merrimac Heights Academy discussed their Decade Of Excellence Reaching New Heights Gala with MC Jimmy Tingle.And, Ray Higdon, an expert on employment engagement on a Gallup Poll that says only about 1 in 8 workers describe themselves as fully engaged in their jobs.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not? And, Dan introduced an additional topic: Former President Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified against his former boss. How do you think it went? Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Massachusetts has been struggling to not only find housing for the influx of migrants arriving in the state, but also for the cost of running shelters. Do you think the right to shelter law in MA should be amended? Why or why not? State Sen. Peter Durant joined us to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

We started the night with Robert "Bobby" Readon, Firefighter from the Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Department tells us about Firefighters Fighting Cancer With Comedy as they compete to be New England’s Funniest.WBZ AccuWeather's Brian Thompson joined Dan to talk about the warm weather, and if we'll have more above average days.And, Wall Street legend Patricia Walsh Chadwick recounts how she clawed her way up to success in a male-dominated world, starting from the bottom at age 17 after being forced out of her home, a religious cult! Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to debate each other in two presidential debates. The first will be on June 27th on CNN, followed by a second debate on September 10th on ABC. Trump took to Truth Social this morning saying he “strongly recommends more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue.” Will you tune into the debates? How many should there be?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio