Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

Monday Night Talk feat. Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O'Brien; April 20, 2026 Radio Segment

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 20, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien as he talks about a developing request from several member communities of the Plymouth County Retirement Association to extend the current funding schedule. With the system on track to be fully funded by FY2032, he talks about what would a change mean for local budgets, taxpayers, and long-term financial stability.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; April 6, 2026 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 6, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a Plymouth County Update with County Commissioner Chairwoman Sandra Wright, who breaks down the county budget, the final phase of ARPA fund distribution, her key initiatives, and her campaign for a fifth term this fall. New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver joins the show to discuss being tapped as the Lieutenant Governor running mate alongside Brian Shortsleeve—and what their ticket is bringing to voters across Massachusetts. Whitman Select Board member Justin Evans talks about the town’s serious FY2027 budget challenges ahead of Town Meeting—including difficult conversations about potential cuts and the future of the public library. Rob Coakley stops by to preview and predict the biggest matchups for WrestleMania 42, coming to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.}

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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; November 24, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for November 24, 2025! The guest and topics for this podcast includes Giselle Byrd, recently appointed to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, discusses the alarming death threats she’s received and the support she’s found in the wake of the attacks. Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete share their personal journey dealing with Overactive Bladder (OAB), breaking the stigma and reminding others that they’re not alone. Joe "Flood" Rossi, CEO and Chief Risk Officer for Joe Flood Insurance Brokerage provides an update on the National Flood Insurance Program, where rates are and how the federal government shutdown is affecting policies. Victoria Bond and Mark Reed from True Repertory Theatre gives a preview of their upcoming production of A Christmas Carol.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; June 16, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for June 16, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the County Update with Plymouth County Commissioners Chairman Jared Valanzola. Quinn Kelly, WATD Sports Director is joining the show to share insight on the Red Sox trading Rafeal Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Chris DiOrio, a defense attorney & legal expert, will discuss the 2nd Karen Read trial who is accused of hitting and killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe as the jury deliberations have begun. Dave Wedge, a bestselling author, talks about his new book, Blood & Hate which hit the shelves on June 17th}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - March 17, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for March 17, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a Plymouth County Update with County Commissioner Chair Jared Valanzola. Maura Spignesi, Head of School for Fontebonne Academy stops by to share details on the school’s upcoming 70th Anniversary Gala. Kevin B. Smith, author of The Jailer’s Reckoning, will talk about his new book. Finally, Becky Coletta, President of the Old Colony Planning Council and Mary Waldron, the Executive Director of OCPC provide an insight on the organization’s latest activity and how the new administration in the White House could play a role on its future projects.}

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

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for January 13, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a County Update with Plymouth County Commissioner Greg Hanley. Tom Hickey, Superintendent/Director of South Shore Technical High School discusses the upcoming district election being held on January 25th in 9 towns to approve funding to build a new school. 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. Jerry Thornton, writer for Barstool Sports gives his perspective on the New England Patriots season that was, the demise of 1st year Head Coach Jerod Mayo and the hiring of new coach.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - January 16, 2023 Radio Show

^{Plymouth County Commissioner Jared Valanzola visits the program to provide an update on county business. Retired Navy Seal Anthony O'Brien Sr. provides details on an upcoming comedy show at the Whitman VFW. Bishop Tony Branch, who serves as the 1st Vice President of the Brockton Area NAACP shares insight on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the time of year when society celebrates his birthday and his work in the area of civil rights. Brockton City Council President Susan Nicastro closes the show with the latest happenings in and around the community.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - September 19, 2022 Radio Show

^{Alex Bezanson, candidate for Plymouth County Commissioner, calls in with an update on his race. Geoff Deihl, candidate for Massachusetts Governor, stops by to discuss the latest news from the campaign trail.} 

 

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - March 21, 2022 Radio Show

^{Plymouth County Commissioner Jared Valanzola stops by and shares an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and provides details on a county-wide collection to aid Ukraine. Former Massachusetts State Representative Kate Campanale calls in to talk about her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. The show shifts to a "Sports Roundtable" featuring "Mad Dog" Matt Nelson, WATD's Brendan Connelly, Jared Valanzola and local filmmaker Noube Rateau. Noube also shares updates on the premier of his new documentary, I Am You.}

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