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
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
24 min
In this episode, Rob talks with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about some changes for Microsoft users. Then we talk with author Jennifer Herrera about her new crime thriller "The Hunted". And finally, do you want to buy a boat? Rob talks with Dave McShane, owner of McShane Yacht Sales, in Marshfield.
Jan 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023
29 min
In this episode Rob starts things off with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham with a conversation about a security breach involving Norton LifeLock . Then it's a visit with Kerri Carafoli and Leigh Lopes from the Jordan Hospital Club with a preview of their upcoming fundraising events including the Flannels and Flatbreads Event on Tuesday, January 31st. Later, Kristen Arute, President and Program Director of Hingham Cares, joins us in studio to talk about a new podcast called "Substance Free 02043" which aims to prevent youth substance use and abuse.
Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
24 min
First in this show, David Snell checks in from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a security breach concerning LastPass, one of the world's most popular password managers. Then we talk about the Plymouth Philharmonic scholarship program to benefit local high school music students. Finally, it's our 'Paws & Claws' segment with MaryAnn Regan from the Scituate Animal Shelter.
Jan 6, 2023
Jan 6, 2023
28 min
In this episode, Rob first talks with Pembroke resident Matt Delaney about the official declaration of April 24 as "Right Whale Day" in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Later, we talk with author Melany Khan about her new children's book: "Mason Goes Mushrooming". And, then Rob talks with Dr. Kyra Berg from the South Shore VCA Animal Hospital in Weymouth about ferret care and vaccines.
Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022
29 min
In this episode Rob starts with a conversation with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about the top baby names. Later, Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce talks with us about the end of the year and a look ahead at 2023. Then, Rob and Christine James talk about some of the news highlights in 2022 including the WATD Political Forums.
Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022
30 min
In this episode Rob has a great conversation with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about the top toys by year in U.S. History. Then, we talk with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about tracking Santa. Finally, we check in with Zak Mertz from the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center and take a look back at 2022 and some important legislation that Zak hopes is passed here in the Commonwealth.
Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022
26 min
This week Rob starts of the podcast with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss the 12 scams of Christmas that only a Grinch could love. Then it's a conversation with The South Shore Chamber of Commerce about holiday shopping and a focus on the business "Rustic Marlin" in Hanover. Finally, Rob talks with NASA expert and historian Andy Saunders about the new book: "Apollo Remastered: The Ultimate Photographic Record".
Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022
26 min
This week Rob talks with bestselling Massachusetts author Kerri Maher "The Paris Bookseller". Then Rob checks in with our tech guru, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, as we talk about the 30th birthday of the text message. Finally, we speak with a South Shore author and barber Darren Shea about a new children's book dedicated to his dad: "John the Barber". The name of the book is: "John's Crew: My First Haircut"
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
23 min
Rob talks first with author Beverly Gage about the book: "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century". Then it's our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a security breach affecting the "WhatsApp" messenger. Then it's our "Paws & Claws" segment where we talk about pet issues. Our special guest is Diane Wall from South Shore Ferret Care.
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
22 min
Rob talks first with bestselling author Gary Grossman about the book "Red Chaos". The book written along with Ed Fuller is the third book in the "Red Hotel" series. Then, it's all things Disney with Marcy Carriker Smothers as she talks about her book: "100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime". Finally celebrated Astrologist Nadine Jane joins us to talk about her new book: "Magic Days: Your Journey Through the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot of Every Day of the Year".