Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for August 17, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representatives Kathy LaNatra & Alyson Sullivan-Almeida. The discussion focused on the state taking action on kratom, the recently passed economic development bill, affordability, the push to audit the state legislature, constituent services, and their reelection plans.} 

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for August 17, 2026. The show kicks off with the State House Report with State Representatives Kathy LaNatra and Alyson Sullivan-Almeida join us to discuss the state taking action on kratom, the recently passed economic development bill, affordability, the push to audit the state legislature, constituent services, and their reelection plans. Plymouth Select Board Chairperson Deb Iaquinto and former State Representative Matt Muratore discuss their effort to change the Town of Plymouth’s charter and what it could mean for the community. UFC legend Joe Lauzon joins the show to talk about his  upcoming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship card at Fenway Park on August 29th!}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for August 10 2026. This is the State House Report with State Senator Dylan Fernandes, as the discussion looks at the  changes to tourism, money secured for Plymouth, and provisions in the economic development bill — including new guidelines involving secondary concert and event ticket sales.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for August 10 2026. The show kicks off with the State House Report with State Senator Dylan Fernandes, as the discussion looks at the  changes to tourism, money secured for Plymouth, and provisions in the economic development bill — including new guidelines involving secondary concert and event ticket sales. Retired United Airlines flight attendant Paul Veneto has pushed an airline beverage cart more than 750 miles since 2020, following routes symbolizing the flight paths of the four aircraft hijacked on September 11, 2001. Paulie is preparing for what he hopes will be his final journey, pushing the cart from Boston toward Manhattan in honor of the flight crews — the “first, first responders” of 9/11. He wants people along the route to join him, share their stories and help keep the memory alive. Former UFC fighter and current BKFC competitor Peter "Slippery Pete” Barrett stops by to talk about his career, the transition to bare-knuckle fighting and his upcoming August 29 fight card at Fenway Park! Casey Sherman, Bestselling author joins the show to talk about two upcoming events. Sherman will visit the Chatham Orpheum on August 13th to discuss the inspiration behind his acclaimed book The Finest Hours, the incredible true story of courage, sacrifice and survival during one of the most daring rescues in Coast Guard history. The evening will also include a Q&A and book signing. Then on August 17th, there’s a LIVE READ performance of Casey Sherman’s Ice Bucket Challenge movie script. Proceeds benefit Women of Fishing Families, which raises money for local fishing families in need.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for August 3 2026. Stephen Pina, Brockton School Committee member, discusses plans for Brockton’s new high school, educational spending, and the future of the city’s public schools. Francis Crimmins, candidate for Governor’s Council (2nd District), joins us to talk about his campaign and why, after decades serving Massachusetts as a judge, attorney, and public servant, he believes the Governor’s Council should prioritize qualifications, accountability, and public safety. Korey Welch , one of three Republican candidates in the September 1 Plymouth County Commissioner Primary, shares why he’s running and discusses the issues shaping his campaign. Eileen Isola, lead writer of the newly released book Necessary Turbulence: Fifty Years, One Unbreakable Sisterhood Forged in the Crucible of the Air Force Academy, reflects on the groundbreaking legacy of the first women admitted to the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1976. Drawing on the stories of 108 contributors spanning five decades, the book chronicles the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the women who helped reshape the U.S. military while opening doors for future generations.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for July 27 2026. Congressman Stephen Lynch joins the program to discuss the latest developments from Washington, D.C., the renewed conflict involving Iran and its potential impact on fuel prices. Plus his campaign as he faces a Democratic challenger in the upcoming September primary. Melissa Cook, Chairperson of Abington COPES, shares details on the 5th Annual Abington COPES 5K Road Race & Walk coming up on September 20, along with an update on the effort to establish a Youth Center in Abington. Plymouth County Commissioner Sandra Wright, one of three Republican candidates in the September 1 Republican Primary, provides a county government update, reflects on the recent candidate forum, and discusses her campaign for reelection. New York Times bestselling author Dave Wedge discusses his new book, Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O’Keefe, and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA, offering insight into one of Massachusetts’ most closely followed criminal cases.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for July 20 2026. A 16-year manhunt. A notorious Boston gangster. One unforgettable six-hour FBI debrief. This week on an abbreviated Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 95.9FM WATD features veteran Boston 25 reporter Bob Ward and retired FBI Agent Richard Teahan discuss their new book, Face to Face with Whitey Bulger—taking you inside the capture and extraordinary interrogation of Boston’s most notorious gangster.} 

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for July 13 2026. It’s a special, abbreviated edition of Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci this Monday on 95.9FM WATD before WATD’s political forum takes over the airwaves! We’ll tackle some of the biggest issues facing Massachusetts with Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, discussing the Supreme Judicial Court’s rejection of the income tax ballot question and Governor Healey’s proposal to use state pension funds for economic development grants. Then, meet Anthony O’Brien Sr., candidate for Plymouth County Commissioner, as he shares why he’s running and why the salaries of county commissioners and other elected officials are front and center in his campaign.}

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^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House report for July 6, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. This segment features State Senator John Keenan, who discusses the $750,000 he secured for the district, the pending FY2027 state budget and honoring Abington veterans Peter & Janice Walters.} 

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for July 6, 2026. This week’s guests includes State Senator John Keenan with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, discusses the $750,000 he secured for the district, the pending FY2027 state budget and honoring Abington veterans Peter & Janice Walters. Richard Rosen, a local realtor, talks about redeveloping Plymouth’s former Salvation Army building into new condominiums while preserving a historic landmark. Rosemary Aahanna-Hill, a Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee member and Democratic candidate, shares insight on her campaign for the 7th Plymouth District State Representative seat. Finally, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli and Whitman Fire Chief Tim Clancy discuss the evolving fire service as Chief Nardelli begins his term as the 104th President of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts and Chief Clancy reflects on his 35-year career ahead of his retirement.}

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