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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.}

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

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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.}

^{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; 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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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; June 2, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for June 2, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Senator John Keenan stops in with a legislative update. Richard Rosen, a local realtor shares his thoughts on the spring market for home. Patrice Maye drops by by to share details on the upcoming South Shore Art Festival being held in Cohasset. Dr. Michael Aziz looks at surging fast food prices and discusses whether the rising costs could start a trend causing Americans to lose weight & get healthy}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; May 19, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for May 19, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Alyson Sullivan-Almeida provides a legislative update, discusses the reason why she voted against the House version of the FY2026 budget and much more. Miceal Chamberlain, President of Bank of America, Massachusetts, joins the show to talk about a new charitable initiative called,  “Golf with Us.”  The initiative looks to provide access to golf courses around the South Shore for kids 6-18, who otherwise could not afford. Mary Waldron, Executive Director of the Old Colony Planning Council and Joanne Zygmunt, a senior planner with OCPC stop by to share insight on the draft of their regional water plan. Keith Hayes, radio personality and local podcast producer weighs in on the New England Patriots, the recent NFL draft, free agency and the team’s 2025 schedule.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - May 5, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for May 5, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a visit from Brockton City Councilor Moises Rodrigues who stop by to discuss his announcement to run for mayor in the fall and what some of the issues will be in the upcoming city election. Tom Benvie, a member of East Bridgewater’s Fallen Hero committee shares details of a fundraising effort to erect a memorial in town this month for a police officer who was killed in the line of duty nearly 60 years ago. This year, National Fallen Hero Day is on May 15th.}

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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 - March 3, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for March 3, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a round table discussion with Duxbury resident Megan Driscoll, Select Board member Fernando Guitart, Fire Chief Rob Reardon and School Committee member Matt Gambino about the upcoming vote for the town's FY2026 budget and a $5.8 million dollar Proposition 2 1/2 override vote on March 8, the Annual Town Meeting, and March 22, the Annual Town Election. Josh Cutler, former State Rep, current undersecretary of Labor and book author stops by to talk about his new book, Under the Golden Dome. Finally, NY Times Bestselling author Dave Wedge provides details on an Author Talk at the Bridgewater Public Library where he’ll share insight on the books he’s written.}

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