Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 1, 2026. This week's  show starts with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Representative Alyson Sullivan Almeida who discusses her “No” vote on the House FY2027 budget, the amendments she championed for local aid, education, special education funding, and regional transportation—and why she took to the House floor during budget debate. Brockton City Council President Jack Lally joins the conversation to talk about the city’s FY2027 budget challenges, the recent trash fee increase, and how the mayor and city council are working together five months into the new administration. Then it’s all things motorsports with Myles Heger, Ben Bennett, and Paul Scally from Myles on Motorsports. We’ll talk NASCAR, the Sprint Cup and Truck Series, local short-track racing, and reflect on the recent passing of racing star Kyle Busch at age 41.}

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^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for May 25, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representative and Gold Star father Steven Xiarhos. The Representative reflects on the loss of his son, U.S. Marine Nick Xiarhos, who died while deployed in Afghanistan in 2009. Rep. Xiarhos discusses the true meaning of Memorial Day, the House’s work on the FY2027 budget and reacts to the disturbing Cambridge shooting involving a previously paroled offender firing dozens of rounds in broad daylight.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 18, 2026. Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues opens the show to break down Brockton’s FY2027 budget, his continued role as School Committee chairman, and the latest developments surrounding the city’s long-awaited new high school project. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio discusses the latest twist in the legal showdown over auditing the Massachusetts Legislature, including the Supreme Judicial Court ruling and the Attorney General finally authorizing outside counsel to move the case forward. Author Pauline Steinhorn shares the incredible true story behind Dreaming of the River: A Mother and Daughter’s Fight for Survival During the Holocaust — a powerful account of courage, resistance, survival, and unlikely heroes during one of history’s darkest chapters.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 4, 2026. This segment is the State House Report featuring State Representative Michelle Badger, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The discussion will focus on tackling celiac disease legislation, Children’s Advocacy Day, and what the FY2027 budget means for school transportation.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 4, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report featuring State Representative Michelle Badger, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The discussion will focus on tackling celiac disease legislation, Children’s Advocacy Day, and what the FY2027 budget means for school transportation. Chris Traietti of Granite Chin Promotions previews Rumble at the Rink II in Quincy — because apparently policymaking isn’t the only place where gloves come off! Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve breaks down the MassGOP convention, the road to the September primary, and why he says Massachusetts needs a new direction. Award-winning filmmaker Noube Rateau discusses his impactful documentary Report Card: Danger of Failure and its ongoing screenings.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 27, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report featuring State Representative Ken Sweezey, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The conversation will focus on the House taking up its version of the FY2027 state budget, updates from the supplemental budget conference committee, and progress on key legislation — including two Duxbury Beach bills that received favorable reports. The discussion also included the upcoming environmental bond bill, the House’s recently passed cellphone ban proposal for schools, and efforts to limit youth access to social media platforms until a certain age.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 13, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, which is sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The Auditor joins the show to discuss the latest on her push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 13, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, which is sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The Auditor joins the show to discuss the latest on her push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. now headed to the state’s highest court. Jessica Petronelli & Bernie Hassan from Lamacchia Realty talk about a heartfelt fundraiser to build a nonprofit vacation home in New Hampshire for children with cancer and their families. Jessica Bradley Rushing discusses her run for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District. Local realtor Bernie Hassan (Lamacchia Realty) breaks down the spring market, shares tips for buyers and sellers, and tackles the “everyone’s leaving Massachusetts” myth.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 30, 2026. The topic for this segment is Transit safety which takes center stage, as Union leaders Jim Evers (President) & William Berardino (Vice President) from Boston's Carmen’s Local 589 break down the impact of the new law signed by Governor Maura Healey—now making assaults on transit workers a felony.} 

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 30, 2026 featuring The State House Report with State Representative Kathy LaNatra which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, who discusses the newly passed PROTECT Act to boater safety laws making waves ahead of 2026 deadlines, plus local wins, earmarks, and a little Dancing with Our Stars recap.} 

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