NightSide News Update 5/4/26

NightSide News Update 5/4/26

From NightSide With Dan Rea by WBZ-AM

May 5, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

The episode features discussions on an interactive stage show, the 2026 Red Sox Hall of Fame, mental health system failures, and the significance of May 4th.

8:05PM: The Price is Right Live, an interactive stage show coming to the Chevalier Theatre in Medford on May 8th! Guest: Todd Newton – Host of The Price is Right Live & Author & Entertainment Reporter  8:15PM: The 2026 Red Sox Hall of Fame! Includes Mike Timlin, Johnny Damon, and Bill Mueller. Guest: Mike Timlin – former 2x Red Sox World Series pitcher   8:30PM: Voters Sound Alarm on Mental Health System Failure in New National Poll. New April 2026 survey of voters and affected families finds near-universal agreement that serious mental illness is poorly treated and requires urgent federal action . Guest:  Dr. Tim Murphy – Psychologist, board chairman of the Schizophrenia Policy Action Network (SPAN) & former member of Congress   8:45PM: "May the 4th Be With You!" Why May 4th has become a “holiday” for many… Guest:  Dan Mazella – Traffic Reporter and Director of Operations for Total Traffic’s Boston Division by day – Stars Wars Expert by night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Rea

Guests: Todd Newton, Mike Timlin, Dr. Tim Murphy, Dan Mazella

Topics covered

  • Mental Health
  • Red Sox Hall of Fame
  • Interactive Stage Show
  • Star Wars
  • Voter Polls

Keywords

  • Price is Right Live
  • Red Sox
  • Mental Health Poll
  • May the 4th
  • Todd Newton
  • Mike Timlin
  • Dr. Tim Murphy
  • Dan Mazella

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Price is Right Live, Chevalier Theatre, Red Sox Hall of Fame, Schizophrenia Policy Action Network (SPAN)

Places: Medford

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