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 11, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes Whitman Select Board member Justin Evans who breaks down the recent Town Meeting and the road to a balanced FY2027 budget. Former Whitman Selectman Richard Rosen explains why he believes Proposition 2½ may need a modern-day makeover. Abington Town Manager Michael Maresco discusses the outcome of Town Meeting, tough financial choices, and the upcoming override vote. WATD Sports Director Quinn Kelly tries to make sense of the Bruins and Celtics playoff exits… while checking if the Red Sox season can still be rescued.}

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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 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 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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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 30, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes The State House Report with State Representative Kathy LaNatra, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, as she 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. Transit safety takes center stage, as Jim Evers, President of Boston's Carmen Union Local 589 along with Vice President Bill Berardino, break down the impact of the new law signed by Governor Maura Healey—now making assaults on transit workers a felony. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue joins the conversation on affordability, housing, and the future of Massachusetts. Plymouth author Andrew Botieri shares the story behind his book, The Magical Espresso Machine, and his incredible journey through a life-saving double organ transplant.}

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^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 23, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes The State House Report with State Representative Dave DeCoste, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, focuses on House’s FY2027 budget debate to local override challenges — plus his reaction to the controversial parole decision involving Ronald Bonnoyer.} 

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