Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; March 16, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 16, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes Brockton City Council President Jack Lally who discusses taking the gavel, working with the newly elected city council and incoming Mayor Moises Rodrigues, and the major issues the city will be tackling. Peter Brennan, Executive Director of the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, explains the controversy over local “smell tests” some communities are using to outlaw certain nicotine pouches they suspect contain flavoring. Athena Giannaros, Executive Director of School on Wheels of Massachusetts, shares the story behind the nonprofit’s founding and how it supports students and families experiencing homelessness. Finally, Alexa Morris, co-author of The Courtyard, discusses the powerful memoir she wrote with her father-in-law, Benjamin Parket, about how neighbors helped hide his family during the Nazi occupation of Paris.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; March 2, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 2, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes a County Update with Plymouth County Commissioner Jared Valanzola who stops by with the latest following the committee’s recent reorganization. Plus, as a member of the Massachusetts Young Republicans, he shares his perspective on upcoming caucuses, the state Republican Convention, and the midterm elections. Victoria Bond, Associate Artistic Director of True Repertory Theatre, previews their upcoming production of The Odd Couple, opening March 6. Get ready for laughs and behind-the-scenes insight! Longtime prosecutor Greg Connor (pictured below) joins the program to discuss his campaign to succeed Michael Morrissey as Norfolk County District Attorney. Author David Dunaway talks about his fascinating new book, A Four-eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We See, exploring how something so small reshaped human history.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; February 16, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for February 16, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes Brockton’s new mayor Moises Rodrigues joins us live. Sworn in last month after previously serving as interim mayor and at-large councilor, he now takes the reins following three terms of Robert Sullivan. We’ll dive into his early priorities, first-term goals, budget planning, the recent tensions between the Police Supervisors Union and Chief Brenda Perez, and the real challenges facing Brockton right now. Also in hour one: feeling the post-holiday credit card hangover? Maurice Coleman, Senior VP at Bank of America, shares smart, practical strategies to dig out of debt and build better financial habits for the year ahead.  In hour two, Republican candidate Tyler Macallister talks about his run for Congress in Massachusetts’ 9th District — the issues fueling his campaign and what voters are telling him on the trail. And we’ll close the night with former healthcare CEO and author Becca Pearce, discussing her new book You Don’t Have to Achieve to Be Loved — and why success doesn’t have to come at the expense of self-worth.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; February 9, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for February 9, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes the The State House Report with State Senator John Keenan , as the Senator breaks down what’s happening on Beacon Hill as the new year kicks off the second half of the session — from the latest on the Bettor Health Act, to Governor Healey’s $63 billion dollar  FY2027 budget, plus updates on proposed cellphone bans in classrooms. NY Times Bestselling Author Casey Sherman previews an exclusive three-day literary & cinematic event at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston (February 27–March 1), bringing together bestselling authors, Hollywood insiders, aspiring novelists, screenwriters, and actors — and spilling some real-world secrets of success. Abington’s own, Ian “The War Elephant” Barrett, joins the show ahead of his upcoming fight on Saturday, February 21 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway — training, mindset, and what fans can expect on fight night. Author and activist Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette, shares her powerful story of breaking barriers and surviving colorectal cancer.}

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

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; January 26, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for January 26, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with Representative Joan Meschino, sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, as Rep. Meschino talks about Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll & DCR Commissioner Nicole LaChapelle’s recent visit to Hull, An update on her community media funding bill and Governor Maura Healey’s latest healthcare announcement. Plus, details on her new information-sharing initiative, The Meschino Minute Adam Gunn, Director of Abington Veterans Services provides details on a fundraiser to purchase a wheelchair-accessible vehicle providing free transportation to medical appointments for veterans and widows. Brian Shortsleeve, Massachusetts Republican Gubernatorial Candidate shares a campaign trail update and his vision for the Commonwealth. Hal Eisner, retired award-winning journalist & author, shares reflections from his memoir, My Accidental Career: My 58-Year Adventure as a Broadcast News Reporter.}

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

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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}

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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}

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