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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Friday Nov 21, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
Welcome to another edition of the week in review! This week, we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about major brands/companies that have disappeared. Then, we talk with best-selling author David Baldacci about his newest thriller 'Nash Falls'. Later, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us to talk about the battle for AI autonomy: Amazon vs. Perplexity AI. Finally, Dr. John Hayes joins us to talk about the state of healthcare in the U.S. today.
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
This week Rob talks with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about the 50 year mortgage. Then, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Then finally, we spend time with Paul Gorman, CEO of the South Shore YMCA, as he reflects back on his amazing 16 years leading the organization before he retires in January 2026.
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Welcome to another edition of our 'week in review'. This week we start with a fascinating and to be honest, somewhat scary, conversation with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about A.I. and how artificial intelligence is and could be used to replace LIVE radio hosts. Yikes! Then, author John Beyer joins us to talk about his new book: "Live A Little Better: One Man's Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success". Then Rob and Christine talk about a new survey that says Gen Z thinks carrying cash around is 'cringe'.
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Rob starts the week in review by talking about food scarcity and the need for more food donations with South Shore Chamber CEO Tim Cahill and Pam Denholm, Executive Director of the South Shore Food Bank. Later, Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by the studio to discuss the latest interest rate news and a conversation on the worst Halloween candy. Finally, local author Michael J. Foy stops by to talk about latest ebook/audio book: "The Ghostly Hand of Retribution".
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Welcome to another week in review. We start with the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, Bob Terravecchia, as we talk about many interesting money idioms. Then we talk about the Jordan Hospital Club in Plymouth and what they do to support BID Plymouth. Later, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us to talk about having all your technology support in one basket. Finally, Rob talks about proposed legislation in Massachusetts that would limit self-checkouts in stores.
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Welcome to another 'Week in Review'. This week, we start with an amazing interview with Braintree Girl Scout Rileigh McLoughlin who received the Medal of Honor, which is a prestigious national level award, recognizing Rileigh's heroic achievements in saving her neighbor's life. Then, the wait is over! Beloved by trivia buffs, bathroom philosophers, and casual readers everywhere, Uncle John is back with its 38th annual edition. Brian Boone joins us with all the details. Finally, it's our "Paws & Claws" segment with our friends from Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists as we answer your pet questions.
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Welcome to another week in review. This week, we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank about financial literacy and Massachusetts schools. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with chamber CEO Tim Cahill. Later, our tech guy, David Snell joins us from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about what might be wrong with your FREE anti-virus program. Finally, Rob laments the closure of another Friendly's restaurant.
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Welcome to another week in review. This week we talk with Adrienne Sullivan, the owner of Sullivan's Castle Island, along with the General Manager of the Hanover location, Laura Lambert. They join us to talk about the new Hanover location along with the details about the WATD/Sullivan's Castle Island "Sully" or "Seagully" contest. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, at ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss text scams. Finally, Pamela Schwabe and Sandra Smith join Rob to preview the upcoming "Walk to End Alzheimer's" in Plymouth on October 25th.
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Welcome to another edition of the week in review. This week we start with award-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies as he joins us to preview his newest book: "Cat Nap". Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as he discuss the latest A.I. issue involving Chrome. Later, Dr. John Hayes joins us to discuss heart health and the family factors. Finally, Rob and Christine discuss a possible solution to prevent shoplifting.
Friday Sep 12, 2025