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's State House Report feat. State Representative Kathy LaNatra; December 15, 2025 Radio Segment

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 15, 2025. This segment features 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.} 

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; December 8, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 8, 2025. The guest and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Dave DeCoste. Topics for discussion include a move to repeal Proposition 2 1/2, the legislature investigating the Sheriff offices and the mounting cost of inmate phone calls, Inspector general being used versus the state auditor and much more. Jim Vaughan, Business Manager of the Local 12 for Plumbers and Gasfitters, talks about the importance of hiring professional and licensed plumbers along with tips to prevent issues with pipes in a home this winter. WATD Sports Director Quinn Kelly stops by to share his thoughts on the respective seasons of the resurgent New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and Celtics.}

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

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for November 17, 2025! The guest and topics for this podcast is the State House Report with State Senator Dylan Fernandes, as we break down the latest from Beacon Hill, including the Holtec ruling, the passage of S.2696 — An Act Regarding Free Expression, updates on the data privacy bill, and where things stand with efforts to replace the Cape Cod bridges. Donnie Westhaver, CEO & Founder, Whitman Area Toy Drive, joins us as the organization enters its 25th year, sharing how the community can support this season’s efforts and what to expect at the Stuff an Ambulance & Cruiser event on December 2nd. Geoff Diehl, Former State Representative & State Committeeman, offers his perspective on the current political landscape, both here in Massachusetts and across the country. Michael Neagle, Author of Chasing Bandits: America’s Long War on Terror, talks about his new book and discuss how America’s complex history with unconventional warfare stretches back more than a century.}

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Monday Night Talk on 95.9FM feat. Win Farwell, Candidate for Re-Election At-Large Councilor - Brockton City Council

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 27, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a segment with Win Farwell, a Brockton At-Large City Councilor and a candidate for re-election, who talks about his campaign and some of the main issues in his race.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass , Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt. Committee to Elect Jeff Charnel and the Committee to Elect Moises Rodrigues.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass , Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt. Committee to Elect Jeff Charnel and the Committee to Elect Moises Rodrigues.}

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

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 13, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a discussion with Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell who opens the show talking about her campaign for re-election. Local realtor Richard Rosen will share his insight on the spring & summer real estate market and what to expected for home sales in the fall. Matt Stanton, candidate for Brockton’s Ward 3 School Committee seat, visits the show to discuss his campaign for office. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, author of, “A Protest History of the United States” will discuss her new book.}

^{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; September 22, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for September 22, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio who will provide an update on her attempt to get lawmakers to comply to a voter approved ballot question last November authorizing an audit of the state legislature. Peter Brown, President of Tiny & Sons Glass talks about attending the Auto Glass Week conference, receiving a very prestigious award, the importance of these conferences and how technology has changed the landscape for glass replacement.}

^{Peter Drummey, Chief Historian for the Massachusetts Historical Society is set to retire after 47 years with the institution. He stops by to talk about the various roles he’s served in, the knowledge he’s gained from the society’s collections during his time at the MHS and how he plans to spend his retirement. Casey Sherman, a New York Times bestselling author, stops by to talk about his latest book project and pending true crime docu-series.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council and Alcoholics Anonymous.}

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

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for September 15, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Michelle Badger, as the Rep. Badger will discuss volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, a possible House bill that could ban student cellphone use during the school day, upcoming hearings and an update on bills she’s filed this session. Melissa Harper, Co-Founder and CEO of Braintree based non-profit Good Sports, shares details on the organization’s origins and how they work to provide sports equipment to kids in high-need communities. Jared Valanzola, Chairman of the Plymouth County Commissioners and chairman of the Massachusetts Young Republicans along with State Representative Steve Xiarhos discuss the shooting death of Charlie Kirk and how it’s affected the local and country’s political climate. Greg Maynard, of Maynard Strategies stops by to talk this week’s preliminary election in Brockton, as multiple mayoral candidates call in to share messages with city voters.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt.Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Committee to Elect Jean Bradley Derenoncourt.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; August 25, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for August 25, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representative Dave DeCoste. The conversation with Rep DeCoste will focus on possible 9C cuts the Governor may propose, a House version of the cellphone ban in schools plus the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s implementation of a weighted lottery system for admissions to vocational schools in the state. Jorge Vega, who serves as a Ward 1 School Committee member, will discuss the upcoming Brockton election and his bid for re-election. Richard Ripley, a Brockton mayoral candidate talks about his campaign and the key issues in the race. Duncan Gray, host of WATD’s Eldred’s Antique Hour stops to share insight on owning an appraisal business, working with Eldred’s Auctioneers & Appraisers and the start of the radio show.}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, Old Colony Planning Council, 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 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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