Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci on 959FM WATD

Monday Night Talk's State House Report feat. State Representative Steve Xiarhos; December 29, 2025 Radio Segment

^{Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 29, 2025. The topics for this segment 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.}

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

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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!}

^{Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass 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; July 21, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for July 21, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representatives Kathy LaNatra and Michelle Badger, who visit the show for a legislative update and share updates from their respective districts. Richard Reid, a candidate running for mayor in the city of Brockton shares details about his campaign for office. Bestselling author Dave Wedge will join the show to discuss an upcoming event for his new book, Blood & Hate.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; June 9, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for June 9, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Representatives Rita Mendes & Bridget Plouffe, who stop by with a legislative update. Tim Cahill, CEO & President of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Peter Brown, a member of the South Shore Chamber’s Executive Board provide a 100 day update since Tim took the position at the start of the year. Ben Rabinowitz, Host of the Causeway Kings podcast, shares his insight on the Stanley Cup Finals and changes the Boston Bruins have made to their roster.}

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Monday Night Talk - 959FM WATD; May 12, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for May 12, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes The State House Report with State Representative Steven Xiarhos, as the conversation will focus on the FY26 Budget, tolls on the Cape Bridges and oversight issues regarding licensed daycare facilities. Justin Evans, a Whitman Select Board member, will join the show to talk about the town election this coming Saturday which features a $2 million dollar override question on the ballot. Dave Wedge, NY Times bestselling author stops by to share insight on the 2nd Karen Read murder trial which is his new book project along with promoting his new book on late middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler which was released in June called, “Blood & Hate.”}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - January 27, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for January 27, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes an in depth discussion with Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, Dr. Troy Clarkson, the city’s chief financial officer and Rob May, Director of Planning and Economic Development about the latest with the city’s finances and development in downtown Brockton. Sean K. Collins, a lawyer and expert in long term care insurance, provides insight on policy coverage and misnomers. Legal Expert and marathoner Chris DiOrio stops by to discuss the pretrial hearings and the upcoming second murder trial of Karen Read plus his final run of the Boston Marathon this spring.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - January 20, 2025 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for January 20, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a State House Report with State Representative Michelle Badger. New Brockton City Council President Jeff Thompson stops by to discuss the vote to approve the city’s new camping ordinance. Whitman Fire Chief Tim Clancy & Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli will talk about the LA fires and the upcoming budget season. Finally, Bishop Tony Branch will discuss Dr Martin Luther King Jr and where the civil rights movement is in 2025.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - December 23, 2024 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for December 23, 2024! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a State House Report with State Representative Alyson Sullivan Almeida and her aid Katherine Mullen. Donnie Westhaver, founder of the Whitman Area Toy Drive, will provide an update on collections and gifts delivered to date. Paula Harris with WH Cornerstone Investments shares details on her recent Tedx Talk on Low Tech Love which focuses on the power a handwritten note in today’s digital world. WATD Sports Director Quinn Kelly stood by with a year in review and look at professional sports in Boston.}

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Monday Night Talk 959FM WATD - October 21, 2024 Radio Show

^{Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for October 21, 2024! Guests and topics for this podcast includes Mitchell Gains, who stops by to discuss the Yes of 5 ballot question which seeks to raising minimum wage for servers and wait staff. Deb McCarthy, Vice President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association will join the show to discuss Yes on 2 for eliminating MCAS as a graduation requirement. Maura Spignesi, Head of School at Fontbonne in Milton, talks about the school’s 70th anniversary and its upcoming gala. William F. Carter, author of Fire and Wrath, talks about his new book.}

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