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
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Rob talks with South Shore photographer Isabella Ripley about an upcoming fundraiser called the "Pooch Playoffs". Then Dr. Rick DeCristofaro, President of Quincy College, joins us in-studio to talk about the upcoming Spring semester and other projects. Finally, it's our tech-guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham talking about changes at Amazon.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Rob starts this episode with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about politics and how we have to be more careful than ever about what we read on the internet. It's the rise of the news bots during this Presidential campaign cycle. Then, we talk with author and attorney Otho Eskin about his new thriller "Firetrap". Finally, it's our 'Paws & Claws' pet & animal segment with Chris Prue from the Guinea Pig Sanctuary.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
In this episode Rob and Larry Nelson talk with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a lawsuit involving Google's 'Incognito Mode'. Then we check in with Peter Forman from The South Shore Chamber of Commerce as we meet the chamber's new board chair, Joe Gratta, CEO from Atlantic Mechanical. Finally, it's our "Paws & Claws" segment with Dr. Kyra Berg from Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists and a discussion on rabbits.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
In this episode Rob starts with a conversation with Todd Swavey from the South Shore Conservatory about the upcoming classes for children, teens, and adults in 2024. Then, Tim Cahill from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce checks in to preview an upcoming breakfast and some thoughts about an iconic restaurant closing. Finally, Peter Forman joins us from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to discuss the year ahead and what issues in our area the chamber will be dealing with.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
In this episode we talk about the new National Geographic Kids book "Deadliest Animals on the Planet" with Jennifer Szymanski. Then we talk with Casey Baird, co-owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Plymouth about giving the gift of dance. And finally, we talk with authors Jeneva Rose and Drew Pyne about their new audio original #CrimeTime.
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.