Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

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 23, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for February 23, 2026. The guest and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with Mike Brady — bringing the latest legislative updates straight from Beacon Hill and his district. Michael Ganshirt, President of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars — serving up details (and maybe a little flavor) on the upcoming Taste of Whitman & Hanson fundraiser. Lori Childs, Democratic candidate for the 5th Plymouth State Rep seat — talking campaign priorities, local issues, and the road ahead. Quinn Kelly, WATD Sports Director — breaking down what went wrong for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX and what to expect from the Boston Red Sox as preseason ramps up.}

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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.}

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Monday Night Talk's State House Report feat. State Representative Joan Meschino; January 26, 2026 Radio Segment

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for January 26, 2026. The topic for this podcast is 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.} 

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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.}

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

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 1, 2025. The guest and topics for this podcast includes Brockton City Council President Jeff Thompson breaks down the latest on the November election recount ahead of the December 6th continuation. Whitman business owner Richard Rosen shares his take on the school district’s $1.4 million deficit and the layoffs impacting 25 teachers and paraprofessionals. Plymouth County Commissioner Greg Hanley provides a fresh update on county projects and what residents should know heading into 2026. Massasoit Theatre Company’s Mark Rocheteau & lead actor Emily Crosta (pictured) with a behind-the-scenes look at The Prom opening soon at the Buckley Performing Arts Center.}

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Monday Night Talk feat. State Representative Kathy LaNatra & Stephen Cole; October 6, 2025 Radio Segment

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 6, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Kathy LaNatra as she will discuss her legislation to regulate kratom, the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators celebrating 50 years, a recent briefing on Preventing False Confessions plus the recent hearing on H2653 which assists 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.} 

^{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; 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 4, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for August 4, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes Political analyst Greg Maynard who stops by to assess upcoming preliminary races for mayor and city or town council in Brockton, Quincy & Weymouth. Richard Rosen, chairman of Whitman’s 150th Celebration Committee, joins the show to promote the final event, a concert featuring the Jake Ash Band along with fireworks.}

^{Fire Chief’s Corner features Brockton’s Chief Brian Nardelli, Whitman’s Chief Tim Clancy and Abington’s Chief Jack Glynn. The conversation will focus on updates from each community, from the near completion of Brockton’s new Public Safety, the start of Abington constructing its new DPW building & Fire Station to the budget situation all three communities might face in Fiscal 2027.}

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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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