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

Every Friday Rob Hakala & The Morning Team share a few interviews from the show this week.

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17 hours ago

In this episode Rob and Beth start with our tech-guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as he talks about the the major outage caused by CrowdStrike. Then we check in with Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Brett Chaves from "The New England Knockouts" about a brand new baseball team in Brockton and how the family can have affordable fun. And finally, we talk about the latest issues regarding Wind Farms off Nantucket with ACK4Whales Board Member Amy Disibio.  

17 hours ago

In this edition of The South Shore's Morning News 'Week in Review' we first start with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about reverse ATM's. Then we talk with author William F. Carter about his new crime thriller "Fire and Wrath". And finally, author/journalist Annie Jacobsen about her book: "Nuclear War: A Scenario". 

Friday Jul 12, 2024

In this segment, we talk about the Best of the South Shore with Jane Cournan from South Shore Home, Life & Style Magazine. Then best-selling author Lev Grossman joins us to talk about his new fantasy book: "The Bright Sword". And finally, we talk geckos with Dr. Kyra Berg from Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists. 

Friday Jul 05, 2024

In this episode Rob starts first with a conversation about "Summer at SSC" with Robert Cinnante, President of the South Shore Conservatory in Hingham and Duxbury. There are so many wonderful concerts coming up and Robert will run down the schedule. Then, it's David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham with an update on Kapersky Cyber Security Solutions being banned in the United States. We also catch up with Tiffany McNeil, the founder of Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke. And finally, we recap the Karen Read trial with Boston 25 reporter Ted Daniel who covered the trial from gavel to gavel. Plus, we throw in a special "Walk of the Week" with John Galluzzo. 

Friday Jun 28, 2024

In this episode Rob and co-host Beth talk with author Randall Woods about his new book: "John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People". Then we talk about the first President Debate with CBS's Taurean Small in Atlanta. And finally, Rob talks with Brian Balconi and Aidan Hume about their upcoming "Paris 2 Nice" bicycle charity event in September to raise money for "Children in Crossfire". To donate, click HERE. 

Friday Jun 21, 2024

In this episode Rob and his co-host Beth Foster talk with Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Hingham Downtown Association Executive Director Amy Brown. Then it's a conversation with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank and Michelle Badger from Massasoit Community College about the 23rd annual foundation golf tournament. And finally, we talk all things sharks with Marianne Walsh, education director of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. 

Friday Jun 14, 2024

In this episode Rob talk with author Stephen Paul Sayers about his new book: "100 Things To Do in Plymouth, MA Before You Die". Then we talk with Bob Terravecchia Chairman & CEO from Coastal Heritage Bank about security, scams, and things to do to protect yourself. And finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with Peter Forman. In this segment, we talk with Samantha Woods, the Executive Director of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association.

Friday Jun 07, 2024

In this episode Rob talks with bestselling author Jennifer Holland about her book: "Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence". Then, author Don Zarin joins us to talk about his new book: "Mr. Z". It's the compelling true story of how a casino enabled a compulsive gambler to become one of the biggest gamblers in the world. And finally, we check in with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss Microsoft and a new security challenge to be aware of. 

Monday Jun 03, 2024

The 41st annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is returning to Boston's City Hall Plaza Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rob talks with Raquel Morales, Associate Director, Event Fundraising at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, to find out about all the exciting details at the 2024 Scooper Bowl. 

Friday May 31, 2024

In this episode, we first talk with CBS legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum about Former President Donald Trump's historic felony conviction. Then Rob talks with author Richard Stone about his book, "Project Mayflower: Building and Sailing a 17th Century Replica". Later, we talk with Chef Melodie 'Mel' Asseraf about her new book, "Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche: 10 ingredients 100 recipes'. Finally, Rob talks with Christine James about the possibility of a large supermarket chain closing locations and what we love or don't love about food stores. 

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