NightSide With Dan Rea

Tuesday Night, Dan had a caller insist that the riots are justified because people are protesting high prices, and that small store owners in Paris are the oppressors. Dan revisits the riots in France. Could that happen here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MBTA faces plenty of challenges, from aging infrastructure and service delays to finding ways to make public transportation more reliable. Mayor Michelle Wu is pushing a controversial plan for dedicated bus lanes along Blue Hill Avenue, while also floating congestion pricing for downtown Boston to reduce traffic and help fund transit. Will these proposals improve the commute, or create more problems for drivers and riders? Dan spoke with Brian Kane, Exec. Dir. of the MBTA Advisory Board, about these issues and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Brensley, an attorney, business executive, and former Wayland Selectwoman, is challenging longtime incumbent William Galvin for Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Brensley says it’s time to modernize the office, strengthen election integrity, improve access to public records, and cut red tape for businesses. Brensley joins Dan tonight to talk about what changes she would make if elected! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo XIV is receiving encouraging news after being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old pontiff made his first public appearance since surgery, smiling and greeting crowds as he begins a gradual return to his duties. Doctors have confirmed that the cancer was localized and that no further treatment is necessary. Dan talked with Dr. Anasuya Gunturi, Chief of Oncology at Lowell General Hospital, about the diagnosis, surgery, recovery, and prognosis of lung cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are nine questions for Massachusetts voters to weigh in on in this year’s election. With so many ballot questions and important issues at hand, it can sometimes get confusing. Dan gave a breakdown of the questions that are being presented to MA voters in less than two weeks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.