NightSide’s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic is Brushes with celebrity. Whom have you met? Were they nice, or were they a jerk?

NightSide&rsquo;s last hour of the week we like to keep it light and fun. A popular topic is Brushes with celebrity. Whom have you met? Were they nice, or were they a jerk?

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. 642427

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."

NightSide With Dan Rea

20th Hour Brushes with Celebrity

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The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the arguments over President Trump’s executive order to put an end to birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States, regardless of their parents’ nationality or immigration status. The justices on the country’s highest court seem skeptical of Trump’s order. What is your opinion on President Trump’s birthright citizen executive order?

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the arguments over President Trump&rsquo;s executive order to put an end to birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States, regardless of their parents&rsquo; nationality or immigration status. The justices on the country&rsquo;s highest court seem skeptical of Trump&rsquo;s order. What is your opinion on President Trump&rsquo;s birthright citizen executive order?

Birthright Citizenship

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The Massachusetts Department of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital’s public safety officers. The state-run hospital has a large mental health patient population that includes criminal defendants who have psychiatric and behavioral issues. The hospital has a history of problematic incidents involving patients who’ve attacked healthcare workers. The nurses’ union that represents Tewksbury Hospital said the hospital’s public safety officers “absolutely need the tools” to keep the staff safe. MA Rep. David Robertson agrees and filed a petition pushing back on the state’s proposal. Rep. Robertson joined us to discuss.

The Massachusetts Department of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital&rsquo;s public safety officers. The state-run hospital has a large mental health patient population that includes criminal defendants who have psychiatric and behavioral issues. The hospital has a history of problematic incidents involving patients who&rsquo;ve attacked healthcare workers. The nurses&rsquo; union that represents Tewksbury Hospital said the hospital&rsquo;s public safety officers &ldquo;absolutely need the tools&rdquo; to keep the staff safe. MA Rep. David Robertson agrees and filed a petition pushing back on the state&rsquo;s proposal. Rep. Robertson joined us to discuss.

Tewksbury Hospital vs. MA Dept of Health

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As part of our continuing news coverage this evening, we’ll discuss the robot umpires that the MLB debuted this baseball season!


8:05 PM: Mass. Senate approves ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Bill also broadens animal cruelty, welfare laws.

Guest: Katie Castellani – State House News Reporter 


8:15 PM: For third year in a row, Eversource teams up with the Arbor Day Foundation to offer 1,000 free trees to customers.

Guest: Chris Gonzalez – Manager of Vegetation Management for Eversource 


8:30 PM: MLB’s “robo umpire” debuts this baseball season!

Guest: Peter Abraham – Boston Globe Sports Reporter


8:45 PM: A look ahead at the weather! 

Guest: Accuweather Meteorologist Brian Thompson

As part of our continuing news coverage this evening, we&rsquo;ll discuss the robot umpires that the MLB debuted this baseball season!
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 8:05 PM: Mass. Senate approves ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Bill also broadens animal cruelty, welfare laws.
Guest: Katie Castellani &ndash; State House News Reporter&nbsp;
<hr>
 8:15 PM: For third year in a row, Eversource teams up with the Arbor Day Foundation to offer 1,000 free trees to customers.
Guest: Chris Gonzalez &ndash; Manager of Vegetation Management for Eversource&nbsp;
<hr>
 8:30 PM: MLB&rsquo;s &ldquo;robo umpire&rdquo; debuts this baseball season!
Guest:&nbsp;Peter Abraham &ndash; Boston Globe Sports Reporter
<hr>
 8:45 PM: A look ahead at the weather!&nbsp;
Guest: Accuweather Meteorologist Brian Thompson

Nightside News Update 4/3/26

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