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 Jul 22, 2022

Click and listen as Rob talks with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a real life crime that happened to David. It's a warning for all of us. Then, it's a conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Julie Garwood talking about her new summer romantic thriller "Grace Under Fire". Later, Peter Forman, President of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, checks in to discuss something you can discover in Scituate.

Friday Jul 15, 2022

Click and listen as Rob talks with author Jamie Blanco about her new book called "Hope for the Hopeless". It's a book started by her father before he passed away from brain cancer. Later, Rob talks with his childhood friend Greg Frisbee about his new book "Sheep Theory - Think Outside the Flocks". It's a story about creative thinking. And finally, a conversation with Aggie Blum Thompson about her new crime/thriller novel "All the Dirty Secrets".

Wednesday Mar 03, 2021


Click and listen as prize-winning investigative journalist Margaret Coker fills us in on her new book, The Spymaster of Baghdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family, and Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS. David Snell from ActSmart IT gives us the lowdown on Clubhouse and Terry Marshall and Ann Garretson Marshall discuss their book, A Rendezvous to Remember: A Memoir of Joy and Heartache at the Dawn of the Sixties!

Wednesday Mar 03, 2021

Click and listen as David Snell from ActSmart IT warns us about the progress and continued challenges of facial recognition software. Maria Allen from South Shore Home Life and Style joins us to discuss the BOSS Awards. Finally, John Hopkins, Rob and Lisa’s former English teacher at Hanover High, stopped by to discuss his new book, Celtic Nan: Poems!

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021

Click and listen as David Snell from ActSmart IT warns us about data privacy challenges regarding our “off Facebook activity.” Zac Mertz from the Cape Wildlife Center fills us in on their recent activity, including all the bird species that have made their way into the hospital. Finally, author and scientist David W. Brown joins us to discuss his new book, The Mission: A True Story!

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021

Click and listen as David Snell from ActSmart IT fills us in on what happens when the companies designed to protect us get hacked. Author Erin Lowry discusses her book, Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping by and Get Your Financial Life Together. Finally, we check in with Tim Cahill to find out what’s new at the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce!

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021

Click and listen for author Erin Lowry discussing her book, Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping by and Get Your Financial Life Together. David Snell from ActSmart IT fills us in on the Covid-19 Vaccine Passport. Finally, Abigail Harrison, Astronaut Abbie, chats with us about her book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars!

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021


Click and listen for details on a Winter Wonder Scavenger Hunt with Cindy Prentice from Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset. Professor and author Marissa King fills us in on Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection. Finally, author Tara Lush joins us to discuss her book, Grounds for Murder: A Coffee Lover’s Mystery!

Tuesday Feb 02, 2021


Click and listen as Dr. Amanda Duffy from the Weymouth VCA says what to and what not to do before you take your sick pup to the vet. An editor from Nat Geo Kids tells about the new book, Kids vs. Plastic: Ditch the straw and find the Pollution Solution to Bottles, Bags, and other Single-Use Plastics. Finally, we chat with Melissa Peralta from Mood Food Wellness Co. She lets us know how she’s pivoting during the pandemic.

Tuesday Feb 02, 2021

Click and listen for an interview with Local author Jennifer Sinsigalli discussing her book, Before The Mayflower. Lisa Duffy joins us to chat about her latest novel My Kind of People. Finally, David Snell from ActSmart IT is here to talk about how Amazon Echo is asking people if they want to buy stuff!

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