The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FM

Every Friday Rob Hakala & Beth Foster along with the Morning Team share a few interviews from the show.

Episodes

4 days ago

29 min

Let's dive into another Week in Review podcast. This week, we start with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, with a discussion on a proposal to change to permanent Daylight Savings Time. Rob, Christine, and Bob think we should continue to Spring Ahead and Fall Back. Then, we talk with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT SMART I.T. in Wareham about how you might be eligible for a settlement from Apple regarding their iPhone. Finally, we talk with Julian Schlossberg who is veteran motion picture, theater, and television producer about the entertainment industry and it's great history. 

Jul 10, 2026

29 min

The Week in Review is here! First we talk with South Shore author Dr. Amber Bartlett about her new book: "Balance is a Scam". Then we talk with best selling Boston area author Liza Tully to talk about her new mystery novel: "The Forty-Year Grudge". Finally, Doug Lowry from Mass Audubon joins us to talk about the magic of fireflies. 

Jul 3, 2026

29 min

Welcome to another recap of The South Shore's Morning News. This week we spoke with Richard Pickering from Plimoth Patuxet Museums about Mayflower II going to Boston as part of the Tall Ships presentation. Then, we talked with Gary Leavitt about the 4th of July. Later, it was our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, we connected with Matthew Martin, of End Hunger New England, as part of our South Shore Chamber of Commerce report with Tim Cahill. 

Jun 26, 2026

30 min

Welcome to the week in review podcast! This week we welcomed Hank and Lily from Scituate. Two great kids who raised several hundred dollars for the Scituate Animal Shelter with their lemonade stand. Then, we talked with the South Shore Conservatory about the 2026 Duxbury Music Festival. Finally, Howard Freedman joined us to talk about things to do in the summer to prepare for college. 

Jun 19, 2026

29 min

Welcome to another edition of our 'best in review' segments. In this episode we talk with author Meredith Walker about her new book: "Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice: A Teen Girl's Guide to Unlearning the Rules". Then author Sara Amini joins us to talk about her new book for middle school students called: "Mixed Feelings". Finally, it's our paws-n-claws segment with veterinarian Dr. Kyra Berg from Cape Cod Veterinarian Specialists as we talk about amphibians and when to take them to the vet. 

Jun 12, 2026

28 min

Welcome to the podcast! This week we start with true crime and a conversation with local author Springs Toledo as he talks about his new book "Don't Talk About Joe Mac: The Life, Wars, and Secret History of the Man Behind the Winter Hill Gang". Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we're going to talk about how SIRI is getting smarter. Finally, it's author Michelle Balconi as she joins us to talk about a great book for children to learn about civics and the U.S. government called "Let's Talk About Democracy". 

Jun 5, 2026

29 min

Welcome to another week in review episode. This week we talked with Meg Dowdall from the Pembroke Farmers Market about the 2026 season! Then we checked in with our tech-talk guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Last Pass and a recent breach settlement and what it means to you. Later, Melissa Kaye from the Joshua Kaye Foundation checks in to tell us about a special event on June 7. Finally, Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield joins us to talk about Direct Primary Care.

May 29, 2026

29 min

Welcome to another week in review podcast! This week, bestselling author Lois Cahall joins us to talk about her new book: "Maybe Marilyn". Then, we talk with Jan Cress Dondi about her new book: "The Navigator's Letter: The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman Who Bound Them Together". Later, we check in with Jim Curran from Cape Cod 5 and host of Wealth and Wellbeing on WATD. Finally, it's health news with Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield. 

May 22, 2026

29 min

Welcome to our week in review podcast. This week we take a look back at the end of CBS News Radio after nearly 100 years in existence. Craig Swagler, former Vice President and General Manager of CBS News Radio, joined us to take a look back at the history and what this means for journalism, broadcasting, and the American people. Then we talk with Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning CBS News national correspondent, Jonathan Vigliotti, about his new book: Torched: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A.
 
 

May 15, 2026

29 min

Welcome to another week in review. This week we spoke with Marshfield resident Meaghan Weymouth about a special fundraising event to honor her late husband, Andrew. It's the First Annual Andrew Weymouth Pickleball Fundraiser and Tournament June 6th and 7th at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. Then we check with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss having your irises scanned to confirm identity and what will be done with that data. Later, it's #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth, best known for her dystopian Divergent trilogy, joins us to talk about her new book Seek the Traitor's Son. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment. This week Jonathan Boyar, owner of Ecologic Entomology joined us to talk about innovative pest control solutions across Boston and the South Shore. Built on technology, smart chemistry, and integrity, Ecologic Entomology delivers trusted residential and commercial pest control services.

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