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
Apr 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
22 min
In this episode of the podcast, Rob talks with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a new hacking attempt designed to compromise your IoT devices in your home including voice assistants. Then, it's a conversation with best selling author Coleen Oakley about her new book: "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise". Finally, it's a discussion with the great crew at the VCA in South Weymouth. This time, we talk with avian specialist Dr. Stephen Dyer.
Apr 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
26 min
In this episode, Rob starts of with our tech-guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. This week David joins us to discuss the FTC's 'Click to Cancel' proposal. Then, it's a conversation with author Alex Mar with a discussion of her new book: "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy". Finally, Rob talks with veteran journalist Rory Carroll about his new book: "There Will Be Fire: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Changed History".
Mar 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023
26 min
Rob starts off having an interesting conversation with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, about biometric surveillance. What rights do you have? Later, award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan joins us to talk about her latest murder mystery called: "The House Guest". Finally, local author Michael Patrick Murphy talks about his new book: "Redeem the Lines" about friends navigating troubled cultural lines in 1990's Boston.
Mar 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023
24 min
This week on the podcast, we start with a conversation about Ireland with Jack Kavanaugh author of "Always Ireland: An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle". Then we talk summer camps with Hilary Goodnow from Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth. Later, Rob checks in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart IT in Wareham.
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
29 min
Rob starts this podcast with his beloved high school English teacher, Mr. John Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins returns to talk about his latest collection of poetry called "Make My Heart a Pomegranate". Later, we talk with best-selling author and former intelligence officer Alma Katsu about her latest spy novel: "Red London". And finally, Rob checks in with our tech-guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. about the U.S. government's cyber-security plans.
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
25 min
Rob starts this episode off by talking to PBS TV travel host Rick Steves about his new book "Italy for Food Lovers". It's a guide to the various regions in Italy co-author by food expert Fred Plotkin. Then our Tech Guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham warns us about a new attack that could affect your apple device. Later, Rob talks with Peter Forman for our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment. This week, we focus on social media with Rebecca Nidositko from Main Street Media Group in Hingham.
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
27 min
Rob talks with Mark Malinowski from Showcase Cinema about the new Hanover Crossing location. In addition, Mark talks about some upcoming movies he's excited about. Later, David Snell joins us to talk about possible social media fees. Finally, Rob talks with author Lynn Cullen about her book: "The Woman with the Cure".
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
24 min
Rob starts the podcast with international motivational speaker Becky Curran Kekula about her mission to raise awareness of those with disabilities in schools and in the workplace. Then, it's our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. about the Artificial Intelligence battle between Google and Microsoft. Later, Rob talks with Felicia, the founder of "Gals Best Pals" rescue mission which helps find displaced dogs forever homes.
Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
23 min
Rob starts with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment and a conversation with Courtney Bjorgaard from the Chamber and Zoe Bradford from The Company Theatre in Norwell about upcoming events. Then, David Snell our tech guy from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us to discuss stopping ads from following you around the web. Later, we discuss Bay Players of Duxbury's production of "Silent Sky" with director Mike Pevzner and actress Karin Henderson.
Feb 3, 2023
Feb 3, 2023
29 min
Rob begins this episode talking with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about streaming TV services and sharing (or not being able to share) passwords. Then we discuss helping animals find homes with Tiffany McNeil from Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke. Later, we talk with author Cassandra Clare about her new book: "Chain of Thorns".