Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; January 5, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for January 5, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes a conversation with outgoing Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan who reflects on 20 years as an elected city official — including 7 terms as At-Large City Councilor and 3 terms as Mayor. He’ll look back on defining moments, the issues that mattered most, what’s next for him, and offer advice to Brockton’s incoming mayor and city council. NY Times bestselling author Casey Sherman joins the show to discuss a charity screening of his new Boston Strangler documentary at the Chatham Orpheum on Thursday, January 29, benefiting the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, which supports families of murder victims. Ben Rabinovitz of the Hingham Militia Company shares his passion for American history and the Revolutionary War, plus a preview of local events planned to mark America’s 250th birthday.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; December 29, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 29, 2025. The guest and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Steve Xiarhos, featuring a timely and serious discussion on school safety and preparedness following the fatal shooting at Brown University, including: H753 – strengthening school security, prevention, and coordination, H2737 – creating a statewide ASHER program for active shooter and hostile event response and H2740 - Colby’s Law for safer motocross. Peter Brennan, Executive Director, New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association talks about proposed policy changes as several South Shore towns consider a generational ban on tobacco and nicotine products — what it means for communities, consumers, and businesses. Finally, a great conversation with Carla Kaplan, the author of Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford!}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; November 3, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for November 3, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes Greg Maynard from Maynard Strategies will share his insight on three local elections occurring this week in Brockton, Quincy and Weymouth. Cynthia McCall Hodges, candidate for the Brockton School Committee in Ward 2, provides insight on her campaign for office. Ulisses Varela, candidate for the Brockton City Council, discusses his run for the open Ward 1 seat. Boston-based authors Dr. Ellen Bassuk & Daniel Schoonover, will talk about their new book, “Between Two Worlds: A Psychiatrist and Her Son’s Quest for Compassionate Mental Health Care,” which is in book stores on December 11th.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass , Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt. Committee to Elect Jeff Charnel and the Committee to Elect Moises Rodrigues.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; October 20, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 20, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Senator Mike Brady, as he talks about his digital right to repair legislation and the uptick in unemployment claims. Dr. Tom Hickey, Superintendent/Director of South Shore Technical High School in Hanover, shares the latest on Pembroke possibly joining the district as they prepare to discuss the topic at town meeting on Tuesday night, plus an update on building a new school. Moises Rodrigues, candidate for Mayor for the city of Brockton, stops by to discuss his campaign for office and talk about some of the key issues like the city’s finances, homelessness and water. NY Times Bestselling author Casey Sherman visits the radio show to provide insight on his new documentary on the Boston Strangler that will premiere on the Oxygen network on Sunday, October 26th.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass , Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt. Committee to Elect Jeff Charnel and the Committee to Elect Moises Rodrigues.}

^{Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com}

^{If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.}

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; October 13, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 13, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a discussion with Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell who opens the show talking about her campaign for re-election. Local realtor Richard Rosen will share his insight on the spring & summer real estate market and what to expected for home sales in the fall. Matt Stanton, candidate for Brockton’s Ward 3 School Committee seat, visits the show to discuss his campaign for office. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, author of, “A Protest History of the United States” will discuss her new book.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council and Alcoholics Anonymous. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council and Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt.}

^{Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com}

^{If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.}

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; September 22, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for September 22, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio who will provide an update on her attempt to get lawmakers to comply to a voter approved ballot question last November authorizing an audit of the state legislature. Peter Brown, President of Tiny & Sons Glass talks about attending the Auto Glass Week conference, receiving a very prestigious award, the importance of these conferences and how technology has changed the landscape for glass replacement.}

^{Peter Drummey, Chief Historian for the Massachusetts Historical Society is set to retire after 47 years with the institution. He stops by to talk about the various roles he’s served in, the knowledge he’s gained from the society’s collections during his time at the MHS and how he plans to spend his retirement. Casey Sherman, a New York Times bestselling author, stops by to talk about his latest book project and pending true crime docu-series.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council and Alcoholics Anonymous.}

^{Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com}

^{If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.}

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; September 8, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for September 8, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Steve Xiarhos. The topics to be discussed with Rep. Xiarhos includes the ongoing push to change the Massachusetts Flag, update on replacing the two Cape Cod bridges, issues with offshore wind and cashless bail. Maureen Byrne, founder of Miles for Military, talks about her organization’s mission and the story of how she, as a military mom, came to start the organization, what made this flight and dramatic reunion possible, and plans for the program's growth beyond the success of the last year. The Miles for Military charity aims to continue to fund flights for enlisted military members, and each donation at www.milesformilitary.org will go to funding flights in the next year. Eugenie Kavanagh, who is a candidate for mayor in Brockton, discusses the issues in the race and her campaign for office in the upcoming city election. David Eliot, author of Artificially Intelligent, shares details about his new book.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt.Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt}

^{Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com}

^{If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.}

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; September 1, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for September 1, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Kathy LaNatra, as she provides updates on pending hearings and the recent increase in unemployment claims. Stephen Cole, Executive Director of the Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation, shares details on the upcoming Blue Future Conference being held on October 16 at the Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor. This year’s event will feature Bill Nye, The Science Guy as the keynote speaker. Steve Lainas, a lifelong city resident and business owner, will discuss his campaign for the open Ward 1 City Council seat in the upcoming Brockton election. Jerry Thornton, of Barstool Sports, drops by to talk about the New England Patriots preseason and what to expect from the team as the regular season is about to begin.} 

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt}

^{Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com}

^{If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.}

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; July 28, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for July 28, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Senator & Minority Leader Bruce Tarr. Senator Tarr will talk about bills that require CPR/Defibrillator training before graduating from high school, background checks for Daycare providers and banning cellphone use by students in Massachusetts schools. Peter Brown, President of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce along with Fraser Townley and Mike Kelble, both members of the chamber’s executive board, share details on the upcoming Pembroke Arts Festival and Community Day along with forums the chamber has held. Mike and his wife Kathleen own Pembroke School of Performing Arts, which is sponsoring the day’s entertainment with Tiny & Sons Glass. Brockton City Councilor Jean Bradley Derenoncourt discusses his decision to run for mayor in the upcoming city election. Finally, local businessman and author Rob Peters stops by to talk about his new book, “The Small Business CEOs Playbook.”}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; July 21, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for July 21, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representatives Kathy LaNatra and Michelle Badger, who visit the show for a legislative update and share updates from their respective districts. Richard Reid, a candidate running for mayor in the city of Brockton shares details about his campaign for office. Bestselling author Dave Wedge will join the show to discuss an upcoming event for his new book, Blood & Hate.}

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