Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

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!}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; December 15, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 15, 2025. The guest and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Kathy LaNatra who provides the latest updates from Beacon Hill as well as a legislative year in review. Kathy Morris from The Action Network breaks down a national study on lying. Jannelle Cioffi, co-founder of a regional girls hockey league (Grades 7–12), discusses creating the new league which is now recruiting players. Amy Barrett, Director of the Abington Council on Aging, along with Cheryl Ames and Robin Lirosi, stop by the show to share winter programs, resources, and assistance.}

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

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; October 6, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 6, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State House Report with State Representative Kathy LaNatra as she will discuss her kratom legislation, Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators celebrating 50 years, a recent briefing on Preventing False Confessions plus the recent hearing on H2653 the well being of law enforcement officers after involvement with a critical incident. Stephen Cole, Executive Director of the Plymouth Foundation, who stops by to remind listeners about the upcoming Blue Future Conference being held on October 16 at the Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor. Mike Bertochi, store manager of the new Koopman Lumber in Pembroke is joined by Peter L. Brown President of the Pembroke Chamber to talk about the company’s upcoming grand opening and contractor Fair at their new store in Pembroke. Brockton City Councilor Jean Bradley Derenoncourt talks about successfully navigating the September preliminary election as a mayoral candidate and the key issues in the race. Victoria Bond with True Repertory Theatre and playwright Maureen Cornell visit the show to talk about their upcoming double bill of shows, Blue Caddie and Lifers at the Beal House in Kingston.}

^{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.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; August 11, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for August 11, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Ken Sweezey, as the discussion will focus on the public hearing at the state house on his three bills addressing the MBTA Communities Act. Jeff Chasen, co-founder and Director of Community Outreach for the Strength Recovery Center shares details on the new facility that offers outpatient therapy for substance use and mental health. Brockton At-Large City Councilor Win Farwell will talk about the upcoming city election and his bid for re-election. Luz Villar, a Brockton mayoral candidate, talks about her first run for political office and key issues her campaign is focusing on.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; July 14, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for July 14, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes Brockton City Council President Jeffrey Thompson sharing an update on the latest news from the city, including the process the process to pass the city’s Fy2026 budget and the upcoming city election. Rachael Meyers, the founder of Scituate-based The Collective Co., a creative workspace dedicated to women and those who support them. Rachael will talk about the concept of the workspace, the “loneliness epidemic,” AI job impacts and how community spaces are at the forefront of support. Award-winning filmmaker Noube Rateau discusses the upcoming premiere of his newest documentary, “Report Card; Danger of Failing.”}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD feat. Stephen Cole, Executive Director - Plymouth Economic Development Foundation

^{Welcome to another Monday Night Talk podcast from April 14, 2025! The topic for this podcast features Stephen Cole, Executive Director of the Plymouth Economic Development Foundation provides insight on the organization and where things stand when it comes to economic development in the community. State Representative Kathy LaNatra joins the hour long conversation that features Stephen Cole.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - April 14, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for April 14, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes Whitman select board member Justin Evans, visits the show to discuss his campaign for re-election and share details on the town seek a $2 million dollar override for its Fiscal 2026 budget. Richard Rosen, chairman of the Whitman 150th Celebration Committee will provide an update on the town’s events to commemorate this special milestone. Stephen Cole, Executive Director of the Plymouth Economic Development Foundation will provide insight on the organization and where things stand when it comes to economic development in the community. State Representative Kathy LaNatra joins the hour long conversation that features Stephen Cole.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - March 31, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for March 31, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a visit by Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund to talk about several issues like the school’s finances, the town’s FY 2026 budget, the ongoing beach connection & coastal embankment stabilization project and much more. Stephen Cole, Executive Director of Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation and competitor in the Plymouth Area Chamber’s Dancing With Our Stars, share details on the competition in the charity event. Abington Council on Aging Director Amy Barrett and Cheryl Ames along with Tammy Murray, Hanover’s Director of Community & Elder Services stop by to share some of the activities they’ll be hosting this spring at their respective centers.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - January 27, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for January 27, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes an in depth discussion with Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, Dr. Troy Clarkson, the city’s chief financial officer and Rob May, Director of Planning and Economic Development about the latest with the city’s finances and development in downtown Brockton. Sean K. Collins, a lawyer and expert in long term care insurance, provides insight on policy coverage and misnomers. Legal Expert and marathoner Chris DiOrio stops by to discuss the pretrial hearings and the upcoming second murder trial of Karen Read plus his final run of the Boston Marathon this spring.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD feat. Tim Cahill & Peter L. Brown, South Shore Chamber; Jan. 13, 2025

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for January 13, 2025! This segment features Tim Cahill, the new CEO/President of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce along with Peter Brown, who serves as the 2nd Vice President of the chamber stop by as Tim talks about his new role and the important role the chamber serves for its membership and  the communities in the region.}

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