NightSide With Dan Rea

A new Emerson College national poll finds President Trump’s approval at just 40%, with 56% disapproving, while Democrats hold an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot. The poll also finds 23% of voters identify as supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America, including 46% of Democrats. Dan discussed the results with Spencer Kimball, Director of Polling at Emerson College.

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The defense rested today in the Lindsay Clancy trial after forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick testified that Clancy was “frankly psychotic” when she killed her three children. Prosecutors then called rebuttal witnesses, including psychiatrist Dr. Avram Mack, who said he found no evidence of psychosis or mania and believed Clancy could control her actions. Closing arguments are expected Monday or Tuesday, and Dan ...

The Boston Globe has endorsed Rep. Seth Moulton over longtime Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic Senate primary, arguing that Moulton offers the leadership and generational change Massachusetts needs. Back in 2020, the Globe endorsed Markey in his primary against Joe Kennedy III, and Markey went on to win the nomination and reelection. Will the Globe’s endorsement make a difference this time?

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Continued conversation about how the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for Boston’s $325 million White Stadium redevelopment in Franklin Park. The court rejected a lawsuit seeking to stop the project, ruling that the stadium site is not protected parkland under state law. The project will transform the stadium into a home for Boston Legacy FC and a facility for Boston Public Schools athletics. Many rema...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for Boston’s $325 million White Stadium redevelopment in Franklin Park. The court rejected a lawsuit seeking to stop the project, ruling that the stadium site is not protected parkland under state law. The project will transform the stadium into a home for Boston Legacy FC and a facility for Boston Public Schools athletics. Many remain concerned about its cost and i...

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over the theft and sale of human remains donated to its medical school. Former morgue manager Cedric Lodge stole body parts and sold them to buyers in other states, exposing a disturbing underground market and raising questions about how the scheme went undetected for years. Can any amount of money make up for what happened here? Dr. Jack Porter, who donated his wi...

Former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown is making another run for the Senate, this time seeking to represent New Hampshire. The Republican and former U.S. ambassador is running in a crowded GOP primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. Brown previously ran for the same New Hampshire Senate seat in 2014, narrowly losing to Shaheen. He checked in with Dan for a discussion!

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David Solet is challenging longtime Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan in the upcoming Democratic primary, arguing the office needs a new approach to public safety and prosecution. The race is drawing significant attention over police union endorsements. Ryan states she signed a pledge to neither seek nor accept them, while Solet has secured endorsements from numerous public safety unions. Solet joined Dan to discuss the race,...

Continued conversation about how President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themse...

President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him. Dan discussed.

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Iran-born Jalil Mortazavi came to America in 1976 after losing his sight, overcoming challenges to learn English, earn university degrees, and build a career in theater, radio, and as a court interpreter. Now a freelance journalist, Jalil has written a book celebrating the people who helped him and the country he came to call home. With humor, gratitude, and optimism, he explored what he calls “The Mystery of America.” ...

Jill Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working “boots on the ground” in Afghanistan, from USAID and anticorruption work to founding nonprofits focused on food security and self-reliance. After evacuating Afghanistan to protect her assistant from Taliban threats, Jill returned to Kabul and remains committed to helping Afghan families build greater independence. She joined Dan to share her firsthand perspective on Af...

Continued conversation about how Massachusetts inmates accused of attacking correction officers have received millions of dollars in settlement payouts, raising questions about how these cases are handled behind prison walls. The Boston Herald reports that the settlements total about $6 million, even as some of the inmates faced charges for allegedly assaulting corrections staff. Should inmates receive monetary compensation for act...

Massachusetts inmates accused of attacking correction officers have received millions of dollars in settlement payouts, raising questions about how these cases are handled behind prison walls. The Boston Herald reports that the settlements total about $6 million, even as some of the inmates faced charges for allegedly assaulting corrections staff. Should inmates receive monetary compensation for actions they took?

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Tyler Macallister is a Republican candidate running for Congress in Massachusetts’ 9th District, challenging longtime Democratic Rep. Bill Keating. As a fisherman and Mattapoisett Select Board member, Macallister says his experience on the water gives him a firsthand look at the challenges facing South Coast fishermen and working families. He says Washington, D.C., needs fewer career politicians and more people with real-worl...

Boston is facing a growing public safety challenge as crime rises while an already understaffed police department struggles to keep up. With officers stretched thin and communities demanding more protection, questions remain about where the help will come from. Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, says the department is 600 officers short, and the officers they do have are consistently work...