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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
In this episode we start with a conversation about The World Almanac 2024 Edition with editor Sarah Janssen. Then David Snell joins us from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham with an update on Windows 12 codenamed "Hudson Valley". And finally Tracey Plantier from Missing Dogs Massachusetts joins us to talk about their organization and how it helps.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
In this podcast we start our show with a conversation with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about a variety of issues including remembering Pearl Harbor, discussing the acapella group "Straight No Chaser", and a case in the Supreme Court about what constitutes taxable income. Then, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Microsoft Co-Pilot "Your Everyday AI Companion". Then, Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce stops by the studio as we talk with the new President of Curry College, Jay Gonzalez.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this episode, we first talk with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, about Apple's name drop and what we really need to worry about. Then, we talk with author Roff Smith about the new National Geographic book "One Hundred Bike Rides of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Cycling Experiences". Finally, Peter Forman joins us from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce in-studio along with Rick Welch, President of Spark Technologies.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
In this episode, Rob first talks with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. about the increase in mail thefts here in Massachusetts and what to do to protect your identity. Then, it's a conversation with comedians Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold about their new book: "Naked in the Rideshare: Stories of Gross Miscalculation". And finally, we talk with Robert and Emily Peters, the local franchise owners of "Children's Art Classes Hanover" on Route 53.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In this episode Rob starts with a conversation with Hannah Crowley from America's Test Kitchen about their new book: "Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual". Then we talk with beloved children's illustrator and writer Jan Brett about her upcoming "Winter Wonderland Tour" which will kick off on November 24th from Plimoth Patuxet. The bus trip will take Jan all over the country. Finally, we talk with our tech-guy David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about ChaptGPT and custom bots that might help you out.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Christine talk about Thanksgiving pies. Then, Rob talks with author and documentary filmmaker Rick Beyer about his book: "The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Effects, and Other Audacious Trickery". Then it's our "South Shore Chamber of Commerce Segment" with Peter Forman and our special guest Andrew Raczka CEO from Abington Bank. And finally, the CEO of Old Colony Elder Services about their 50th anniversary.
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
In this episode we start off with a conversation with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about the Fed's decision to hold rates steady for now. Later, we talk with Allyson Johnson, Senior Editor at National Geographic, about the new book: "Best of the World: 1,000 Destinations of a Lifetime". Finally, Rob talks with author Joshua Wallack about his new book: "Regarding Victory: Adventures in Entrepreneurship Led Back to Love". Can you balance a successful job and a successful family? Joshua says it's possible.
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
In this episode we have a conversation about the worst and best candy with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank. Then Melissa Kaye from the Joshua Kaye Foundation joins us to discuss their annual holiday baking bags for families in need program. And finally, author and producer Maria Baltazzi talks about her new book: "Take a Shot At Happiness: How to Write, Direct, and Produce the Life You Want".
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Rob starts off this episode with a conversation with our tech-guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. David tells us about a vulnerability that could impact the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Then, we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about the corporate names that are everywhere today but didn't exist 25 years ago. And later, we check in with Tiffany McNeil from Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue about their big fundraising event coming up on October 28th at Article Fifteen Brewing in Rockland.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
In this episode Rob starts with a great conversation with acclaimed trial lawyer James Brosnahan as he discusses his newest book: "Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases". Then we talk with South Shore Sci-Fi author Michael J. Foy about his latest book: "Cord Devlin: From Trekkie to Elite NSA Agent". Later, Zak Mertz from New England Wildlife Center joins us to preview this October's special event: "Night of a Thousand Faces". It's a great event for the kids for Halloween.