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NightSide With Dan ReaBoston’s Crackdown on Food-App Delivery DriversThe Boston City Council is toying with the idea of a new food delivery tax, that’s part of the city’s efforts to crackdown on food-app delivery drivers and their “dangerous” and at times “unlawful” driving. The Council is weighing an amendment to Boston Mayor Wu’s “road safety and accountability for delivery providers ordinance” that would add a 15-cent delivery fee per order for national third-party food delivery companies like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and others that operate in Boston. Opponents of the measure fear the tax would hurt consumers and restaurants. *The MA Restaurant Association declined our invitation to j...2025-03-2538 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Mayor Wu Testifies Before Congress Part 3Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed im...2025-03-0640 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Mayor Wu Testifies Before Congress Part 2Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed im...2025-03-0642 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Mayor Wu Testifies Before Congress Part 1Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the House Oversight Committee, which is a Republican-led panel, which pressed the Mayor on Boston’s immigration policies. The Congressional hearing is part of a federal investigation into "sanctuary cities." Democratic mayors of New York City, Chicago and Denver also appeared before the Committee. In Mayor Wu’s opening statement she hammered down the point that Boston is “the safest major city in the country” and at one point during the hearing went on to say Boston residents are “afraid of the federal government.” Dan went over the key parts of the hearing and discussed im...2025-03-0637 minNightSide With Dan ReaPublic Safety in Boston Part 2Over the weekend, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We will assess and discuss public safety needs in Boston.2025-03-0441 minNightSide With Dan ReaBig Week for Boston Mayor WuBoston Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday is expected to be challenged by Republican members of Congress over Boston’s policies on immigration. Carine Hajjar, an opinion, and editorial writer for the Boston Globe will preview Wu’s trip to Washington and comments on the threats being made by the Trump Administration.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!2025-03-0438 minNightSide With Dan ReaPublic Safety in Boston Part 1Over the weekend, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chick-Fil-A in Boston’s Back Bay. An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife. The Chick-Fil-A staff and patrons were seen running out of the restaurant visibly scared. The incident has raised concerns and questions about public safety in Boston with some local politicians calling for increased police presence throughout the city. Do you feel safe when visiting Boston? We will assess and discuss public safety needs in Boston. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and...2025-03-0439 minNightSide With Dan ReaA Reassessment of Boston StreetsBoston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the city will remove a bus lane on Boylston Street in Bay Back, after neighborhood opposition. The mayor is also calling for a "review of what has been installed over the last fifteen years and adjust or redesign what has not been functioning well". Is a reassessment of Boston streets long overdue? What infrastructure changes do you think are most needed in Boston?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!2025-02-1441 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston PoliticsGary Tanguay Fills In On NightSide with Dan ReaThis year there will be another mayoral election in Boston. It was recently announced that Josh Kraft, a longtime nonprofit leader, and son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, plans to run against incumbent mayor, Michelle Wu. Kraft has yet to make an official announcement but has filed the necessary paperwork to run for mayor of Boston. While Mayor Wu has not officially launched her re-election campaign, Kraft is her first competitor this Fall. CBS Boston political analyst Jon Keller joined Gary to...2025-02-0440 minNightSide With Dan ReaICE Sweeps Affecting BostonSince taking Office, President Trump has made it a top priority to crack down on illegal immigration. As part of Trump’s mass deportation efforts, ICE has been directed to conduct widespread sweeps throughout the U.S., including Boston. During a sweep in Boston, ICE Boston made multiple arrests of MS-13 gang members and murder suspects. We discussed the ongoing ICE sweeps with Boston City Council Member Ed Flynn.2025-01-2440 minNightSide With Dan ReaJosh Kraft Plans To Run For Boston MayorJosh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, plans to run for Mayor of Boston, running against incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, sources close to him confirm. Kraft has spent a majority of his career focusing on philanthropic work. For over a decade he served as CEO of the Boston chapter of the Boys & Girls Club and is the current president of the New England Patriots Foundation. Do you think Kraft has what it takes to be an effective Boston Mayor?2025-01-2337 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Traffic: Is It the Worst?Boston, despite having the largest year-over-year decrease in traffic delay time for any city in the top 25 most congested American cities, ranks 4th in the U.S. for having the worst traffic congestion. This data comes from INRIX’s 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard. The report found Boston drivers lost 79 hours and $1,414 sitting in traffic, resulting in $2.7 billion lost city wide! Is there anything we can do to help alleviate congestion in Boston?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!2025-01-0742 min
CEOs You Should Know BostonRyan Bailey, President and CEO, Cambridge Savings BankOver the span of his 20+ year career in financial services, Ryan Bailey has focused on enhancing customer experiences and supporting communities at every turn.Prior to becoming President and CEO of CSB, Ryan held leadership positions at some of the country’s most respected financial institutions, including TD Bank, Bank of the West, JP Morgan Chase, Fifth Third Bank, and Bank of America. His most recent role was as the Head of Retail Banking at USAA, where he led a team of nearly 2,000 customer-focused employees and spearheaded initiatives to deliver world-class products and services to the military community an...2024-11-1801 minCEOs You Should Know BostonMichael Christian, Board President, Someone Else’s Child, Inc.Michael Christian has served as Board President of Someone Else’s Child, Inc. (SEC) for nearly 25 years. The foundation supports youth causes throughout the U.S., Africa, and Central America with areas of emphasis including education, the arts, youth living with disabilities, economic justice, and collective action efforts. SEC addresses disparities by investing in opportunities for young people to live, learn, grow and engage as contributing members of their communities. Mike is the Managing Partner for Community Impact Ventures (CIV), a venture capital impact fund that provides financial support to social entrepreneurs and for-profit companies that have missions sim...2024-11-1101 minCEOs You Should Know BostonPhillip Eng, General Manager and CEO, Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityPhillip Eng is the General Manager and CEO of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). A Civil Engineer with nearly 40 years of transportation experience, including President of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road and Interim President of New York City Transit, Mr. Eng brings his abilities to spearhead challenging initiatives, modernize aging systems and prioritize safety to bear for the MBTA.Mr. Eng joined the MTA in 2017 as the Chief Operating Officer, where he drove initiatives and focused on updating transportation systems through the use of innovative technologies, including developing new fare payment applications an...2024-11-0401 minCEOs You Should Know BostonSean Flaherty, Managing Partner, Keches Law GroupAttorney Sean Flaherty, Managing Partner at Keches Law Group, is a former member of the Local 7 Steel and Ironworkers Union. He represents injured workers in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation including Conciliations, Conferences and Hearings before Administrative Law Judges at the Department of Industrial Accidents as well as Social Security Disability claims, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination.Before joining Keches Law Group, P.C., Sean interned with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. Attorney Flaherty is the past President of the Bristol Bar Association and on their Board of Directors since 2011; Co-Chair of the Work...2024-10-2101 minNightSide With Dan ReaHotel Workers Strike in Boston!Hotel workers in Boston are on strike over increased wages and manageable workloads. UNITE HERE Local 26, the labor union representing the hospitality workers, has a total of 1,300 workers from the Omni Parker House and the Omni Boston Seaport hotels, Hilton Boston Logan Airport, and the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, who are on strike right now. That number could increase if more hotels join in on striking. Isaac Smith-Kawah, a cook joins Dan to discuss!2024-10-1542 minCEOs You Should Know BostonTerry Andre, CEO, AmCoat IndustrialTerry Andre has led AmCoat as its CEO since 2010. With more than twenty years of contract manufacturing experience, he is uniquely qualified to help dealers develop their businesses and keep the supply chain moving. Terry and his wife Kathy, reside in Destin, Florida and have three adult children.2024-10-0700 minCEOs You Should Know BostonJenny Holaday, President of Encore Boston HarborJenny Holaday brings her extensive background in the casino industry to her role of President of Encore Boston Harbor, which she assumed in August 2021. Previously the executive vice president of operations, Jenny oversees all aspects of the $2.6B resort’s operations and leads a team of nearly 3,000 employees.Jenny has lived and worked in gaming regions from the East Coast to Nevada and many places in between. She has held executive positions for companies including Harrah’s, Caesars Entertainment and Mandalay Resort Group and has successfully launched two enterprise-wide casino player programs.When she isn’t at the...2024-09-2301 minCEOs You Should Know BostonJarrod Lopiccolo, CEO & Founder, Noble StudiosWith one foot firmly in Reno and the other across the pond at our Bristol, UK office, Jarrod’s globetrotting nature has led him to make meaningful connections with people all over the world. His attention to listening first let’s him learn what makes people tick and, admittedly, helps him harness the insights to propel Noble’s success.Over the last two decades Jarrod has grown our creative digital performance marketing agency from a single-laptop endeavor to an international company. To date, Noble partnered with brands like Visit Lake Tahoe, Santa Monica, Autodesk, The Islands of Tahiti, Nianti...2024-09-0900 minNightSide With Dan ReaTalkin’ Sports and Hitting The Big Screen In BostonGary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Sportswriter, producer, and editor Jackson Tolliver joins Gary to discuss the Red Sox, Head Coach Jerod Mayo leading the Patriots this upcoming season, predictions for the Bruins 2024-2025 season and more!Then, The Boston Film Festival is coming up this month! The festival will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a festival-record six world premieres! Host Gary Tanguay is featured in one of the festival’s feature films, Any Day Now. Joining Gary to discuss the festival and films is Boston Film Festival Executive Director Robin Dawson and Di...2024-09-0741 minCEOs You Should Know BostonPaul English, Co-Founder, LolaPaul is the founder of Boston Venture Studio. Paul has previously co-founded and successfully sold six startups – Kayak, Lola, Moonbeam, GetHuman, Boston Light and Intermute.Paul is also the founder of four nonprofits – Summits Education in Haiti, Embrace Boston, The Winter Walk for Homelessness, and the Bipolar Social Club.Paul is the subject of Tracy Kidder’s book “A Truck Full of Money”. You can hear an interview with Paul on “How I Built This” with Guy Raz, and you can see his video from TEDxBoston in 2022.Paul grew up in Boston (as did his parents...2024-08-2601 minCEOs You Should Know BostonKate Fox, Executive Director, Massachusetts Office of Travel & TourismKate Fox is the executive director at the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism in the Healey-Driscoll Administration. A seasoned tourism professional with 25 years of experience, Kate was previously the executive director of Destination Salem, the city’s Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, where she oversaw year-round destination marketing efforts for nearly two decades. Fox spent five years as the Director of Cultural Heritage Tourism for the Essex National Heritage Area, developing collaborative programs including Trails & Sails. Kate also served as the President of the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, the Salem Chamber of Commerce Board of...2024-08-1601 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Bike Lanes: Are They All Needed? Part 2Many streets in Boston have now accommodated cyclists by implementing bike lanes. Are bike lanes really needed on every major roadway in Boston though? As one Boston Globe columnist expressed in a recent piece, “you can be pro-bike and advocate for bike lanes without feeling compelled to cram them onto every imaginable thoroughfare.”2024-08-1440 minNightSide With Dan ReaSteward Health Affecting MA Part 2 & Boston Bike Lanes: Are They All Needed? Part 1The for-profit healthcare system, Steward Health, has gone bankrupt and is trying to sell off their MA hospitals to recoup some of their money. Eight hospitals in MA have been affected by the healthcare “crisis” and thus many citizens are faced with challenging circumstances for healthcare access.Many streets in Boston have now accommodated cyclists by implementing bike lanes. Are bike lanes really needed on every major roadway in Boston though? As one Boston Globe columnist expressed in a recent piece, “you can be pro-bike and advocate for bike lanes without feeling compelled to cram them onto every imagin...2024-08-1435 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston’s House Band Part 2Bill and Bo Winiker have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, and parties. The Boston Globe dubbed them “Boston’s House Band,” and they've performed at the White House for President Ford, at President Carter’s Inauguration, and at Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Ball! Morgan chats with this dynamic duo and invites you to experience Winiker Music.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!2024-08-0640 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston’s House Band Part 1Bill and Bo Winiker have entertained thousands at weddings, corporate events, and parties. The Boston Globe dubbed them “Boston’s House Band,” and they've performed at the White House for President Ford, at President Carter’s Inauguration, and at Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Ball! Morgan chats with this dynamic duo and invites you to experience Winiker Music.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!2024-08-0639 minNightSide With Dan ReaCleaning Up Boston’s Mass and CassThe area of Mass and Cass in Boston where Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard meet is an area ripe with homeless and drug addicts alike that Boston officials have been tackling for years. Mayor Michelle Wu implemented a three-pronged plan to address crime and homelessness in the area last fall, which has only helped to a degree. Last summer, more than 200 people a day were flocking to the area now, there are about 70-80 people. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joins us to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!2024-07-3142 minCEOs You Should Know BostonBen Garthwaite, CEO, Fors MarshBen Garthwaite serves as chief executive officer of Fors Marsh and guides the company’s business growth and diversification. Ben cultivates a purpose-driven culture focused on using business as a force for good, with the belief that businesses must share responsibility for strengthening the systems in which we operate. He is committed to evolving company policies and practices so that each of Fors Marsh’s key stakeholder groups—community, client, employee, and planet—are positively impacted. Under his leadership, Fors Marsh has earned B Corporation Certification, has become a Just® employer, and received Top Workplace USA, the Northern Virginia Family Service C...2024-07-2901 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Police UnderstaffingLarry Calderone, President of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association checks in this evening to discuss the chronic understaffing that Boston Police have been dealing with. The police department is down hundreds of officers from where they should be.2024-07-2640 minCEOs You Should Know BostonDr. Stephen Spinelli Jr., President, Babson CollegeDr. Stephen Spinelli Jr. is the 14th president of Babson College, having assumed the role in July 2019. A lifelong entrepreneur, President Spinelli has spent his career at the intersection of academia, business, and philanthropy. Under his leadership, Babson College was named the 10th best college in the United States by The Wall Street Journal and has retained its long-standing place atop U.S. News & World Report’s undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship rankings.He co-founded Jiffy Lube International and was chairman and CEO of the American Oil Change Corporation, helping to pioneer the quick-lube industry across the United States an...2024-07-2201 minCEOs You Should Know BostonMatt King, President and COO, Legal Sea FoodsChef Matt is a New England native with almost 30 years of culinary experience, working through the ranks at many local Boston establishments. Through his career, Matt has opened up a remarkable 16 restaurants – across the United States and even abroad in Ireland. He’s now at the helm as President & COO of one of New England’s most iconic restaurants – Legal Sea Foods. Legal has 26 restaurants, and soon to be 27, with an expansion into the west planned for this summer, as Legal sets sail for Chicago! And his accomplishments go beyond the kitchen – Matt has completed 5 marathons, across 3 major cities, including of course h...2024-07-0101 minCEOs You Should Know BostonLisa Wieland, President, National Grid New EnglandLisa is responsible for safe, reliable and affordable energy delivery to National Grid’s customers in New England, overseeing gas and electric operations in Massachusetts and transmission in New England. She is committed to enabling the Commonwealth’s energy transition and ambitious climate goals, while keeping Massachusetts competitive.Prior to joining National Grid, Lisa served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority, a complex quasi-public sector organization operating vital transportation assets including Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field and Worcester Airport, Maritime facilities in the Port of Boston and a large commercial real estate portfolio. Durin...2024-06-1701 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Cracks Down on “Dangerous” Food Delivery Drivers Part 2The city of Boston is cracking down on DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats drivers after seeing an “alarming increase in unlawful and dangerous operation of motorcycles, mopeds and motorized scooters.” Boston Police say many drivers are operating unregistered vehicles and not following traffic safety laws.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio2024-06-0741 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Cracks Down on “Dangerous” Food Delivery Drivers Part 1The city of Boston is cracking down on DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats drivers after seeing an “alarming increase in unlawful and dangerous operation of motorcycles, mopeds and motorized scooters.” Boston Police say many drivers are operating unregistered vehicles and not following traffic safety laws.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio2024-06-0741 minNightSide With Dan ReaBoston Police Cuts Being Mulled OverAs the Boston City Council debates Mayor Wu’s $4.6 billion fiscal budget for 2025, they have proposed amendments totaling $30 million, $18 million of which would be police cuts. Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, says talks of defunding the police at a time when social unrest is high and police departments are having a tough time retaining officers, is “absurdly irresponsible for the citizens of Boston.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio2024-06-0436 minCEOs You Should Know BostonCatherine D’Amato, President and CEO, The Greater Boston Food BankA tireless advocate for the hungry for more than 40 years, Catherine D’Amato assumed the leadership of GBFB in 1995. During her tenure, she has transformed GBFB into a $180 million charitable business and increased GBFB’s distribution from 7.5 million meals a year to nearly 90 million healthy meals per year. She has grown GBFB’s network to include 600 partner food pantries, meal programs and direct distribution sites across the 190 cities and towns in Eastern Massachusetts.Under D’Amato’s guidance, GBFB was able to rise to the challenge of an unprecedented surge in hunger brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the su...2024-06-0301 minCEOs You Should Know BostonTodd Krinsky, President and CEO, ReebokTodd Krinsky was appointed President and CEO of Reebok in September 2022 after three decades of unwavering service to the company. As a Reebok “lifer”, Todd leads the company’s continued commitment to creating industry-leading, innovative products and embodying its “irreverent” brand identity.During his 30 years at Reebok, Todd has touched every aspect of the business - from category leadership to merchandising management to sports and entertainment marketing and more - even spending time overseas managing product development. This intrinsic knowledge allows him to pay homage to the company’s deep-rooted heritage, while seamlessly accelerating Reebok into its next chapter.2024-05-2001 minCEOs You Should Know BostonMichael London, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, UwillAn educational technology, digital health, and social impact entrepreneur, Michael London has created more than one billion dollars in company value throughout his career. Michael’s belief that "student mental health is the defining higher education issue of our time" led him to create Uwill. Founded in 2020 to assist campus counseling centers as they faced overwhelming student demand for mental health support, Uwill has quickly earned the reputation as the leading student mental health and wellness solution, now serving more than 2 million students at 300+ colleges across the county.Michael has spent a career building and advising new education ve...2024-05-0601 minCEOs You Should Know BostonLeonard Spada, Founder, Spada Law Group LLCLeonard Spada is the founder of Spada Law Group LLC. Upon graduating from Boston College Law School in 1991, Len accepted a prestigious one-year appointment as a Judicial Law Clerk for the justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court. It was during this time that Len worked closely with the Judges of the Superior Court assisting them in deciding matters that came before the court in both civil and criminal trials. The clerkship was a valuable opportunity for Len to learn the practice of law from some of the finest legal minds in Massachusetts.Upon completing his judicial clerkship, Len acce...2024-04-2201 minCEOs You Should Know BostonDenise Woodard, Founder/CEO, Partake FoodsDenise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company that was inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Key moments this year include that Partake Foods announced it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s! Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing (selling cookies out of her car around NYC) and self-funding (depleting her 401K and selling her engagement ring). To date, the company has raised more than $20M from investors including HER, Rihanna, Circle Up Growth Partners, FF2032 and Marcy Venture Partners (Jay-Z’s venture capital firm). Partake was named...2024-04-0801 min