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Dan Rea, a veteran Boston television journalist. Is the Host of NightSide on WBZ Newsradio 1030 every weeknight from 8:00pm to midnight.
NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch”. Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don’t think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional. Click here to read Dan's bio.
The Quinn Bill
The controversial Quinn Bill is on the chopping block on Beacon Hill. Massachusetts Police Association President Jim Machado makes the case to keep it.
Obama's Approval Ratings
Pollster John Zogby talks with Dan about the recent slide in president Obama's approval numbers.
Senator Byron Dorgan
The North Dakota Senator talks to Dan about his book "Reckless: How Debt, Deregulation and Dark Money Nearly Bankrupted America.. And How We Can Fix It!".
Too Old To Drive?
State Senator Brian Joyce discusses his proposed bill that would require elderly drivers to be tested if they want to continue driving.
What's Next For The Boston Globe?
Dan talks with Emily Rooney, host of WGBH's Greater Boston and Beat The Press, about the future of the Boston Globe.
Gas On The Rise Again
Craig Smith of oilsolution.org talks about what is making gas prices climb this summer and how high he thinks it will go before another break at the pump.
Nightside Topics
WBZ-TV
Elderly driver in fatal crash had been re-cleared An elderly driver involved in a fatal crash had previously lost his license and then been recertified, suggesting legislative proposals to require increased reviews for older operators may not be a panacea.Registry of Motor Vehicles records released Wednesday show 83-year-old Joseph Casey of Malden had his license revoked after a surchargable accident in February 2004. It was reinstated in September 2004 after he participated in a driver retraining program, did road work with a certified driving instructor and received medical clearance.
Gov. Deval Patrick (AP)
Patrick signs ethics reform legislation A bill prompted by a series of recent political scandals has become law in Massachusetts. Gov. Deval Patrick signed ethics legislation at a Statehouse ceremony on Wednesday, joined by legislative leaders. Among other things, the new law will ban the giving of gifts of any value to lawmakers, increase the penalties for bribery and double the penalty for violating lobbying laws. Patrick had demanded passage of the ethics bill along with transportation and pension reform measures before agreeing to a 25 percent sales tax increase in the state budget that takes effect Wednesday.
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Dan Rea Commentaries
PC Double Standards On Holiday
The NY City School Committee considers two new Muslim Holidays for the school calendar. Christmas Trees and Menorahs still restricted.
Sending A Message On The 4th Of July
President Obama makes the right move by taking back invitations from Iranian diplomats for this coming Independence Day.
Slamming the Toll Collectors Union
Mass. Turnpike toll collectors union wants taxpayers to keep paying the salary of one of a fellow toll taker who was arrested for murder.
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