We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!

 

In this episode we chatted with:

 

Brian Early, author of "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago" and podcaster who specializes in the history of Christmas - his podcast has been the #1 Christmas podcast for 10 years running! Early chatted about surprising Christmas traditions from the past and how they differ from today’s traditions.

 

Gayle Petrillo, burn survivor and author of the book "Becoming Visible: Overcoming Trauma-Based Fears, Phobias and Self-Doubt." Discussion about holiday hazards and holiday safety. How festive celebrations can quickly turn into emergencies when you have crowded kitchens, hot liquids or kids running everywhere. Simple precautions that dramatically reduce accidents.

 

Business Strategist Suzanne Castle on how new data reveals small businesses are struggling. What's driving this increase in small business job losses and bankruptcies?

 

Allen Smith, General Manager of the South Shore Plaza. Simon malls has teamed up with Cradles to Crayons to help local kids this holiday season.

 

 

We kicked off the program with four stories and guests on topics we thought you might like to learn more about!
&nbsp;
In this episode we chatted with:
&nbsp;
Brian Early, author of "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago" and podcaster who specializes in the history of Christmas - his podcast has been the #1 Christmas podcast for 10 years running! Early chatted about surprising Christmas traditions from the past and how they differ from today&rsquo;s traditions.
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Gayle Petrillo, burn survivor and author of the book "Becoming Visible: Overcoming Trauma-Based Fears, Phobias and Self-Doubt." Discussion about holiday hazards and holiday safety. How festive celebrations can quickly turn into emergencies when you have crowded kitchens, hot liquids or kids running everywhere. Simple precautions that dramatically reduce accidents.
&nbsp;
Business Strategist Suzanne Castle on how new data reveals small businesses are struggling. What's driving this increase in small business job losses and bankruptcies?
&nbsp;
Allen Smith, General Manager of the South Shore Plaza. Simon malls has teamed up with Cradles to Crayons to help local kids this holiday season.
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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

Nightside News Update 12/5/25

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