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
Welcome to the week in review for mid October. This week, we talked with Dr. Mark Shelhamer about his new book: "Are We Ready for Mars?". Then, we spoke with Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield about Breast Cancer awareness month. Later, we talked with Lois Cahall, founder of the Cape Cod Book Festival which is scheduled for October 24th and 25th. Finally, it's a South Shore REV War Minute with John Galluzzo.
Welcome to another edition of "The South Shore's Morning News". This week we start with an interview with Jim Minarik as he talks about his new book: "Reckoning: A Journey Through Tragedy, Triumph, & Transcendence". Next, we talk with Judge (Ret.) Pierre H. Bergeron and Shannon Price about their new book: "The Jury's Out: The Fight to Save the American Legal System". Finally, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT...
Welcome to another 'week in review' from The South Shore's Morning News. First, we talk with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about the Sox being eliminated from the playoffs and the latest mortgage rate news. Next, we check in with our tech-guy segment, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. This week David tells us about the 'fake app download scam'. Finally, Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield joins us to talk about his...
Welcome to our final 'week in review' for September. This week, we spoke with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Microsoft's September Super Patch Tuesday. Then, we talked with Ernest Thompson, the Academy Award-winning author of On Golden Pond about his new thriller: Out Clause. Dr. John Hayes joined us to talk about the positive power of pets on mental and physical health. Then Rob and Dan briefly...
Welcome to another week in review! This week we first talk with Brian Boone, spokesperson for the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, about the newest edition: "Uncle John's All-Knowing Bathroom Reader". Then, we talk with attorney Chris Earley from the Earley Law Group. Chris is a sponsor of the South Shore's Morning News. In this interview, we talk about what specific area of the law he practices and how he could help you. Finally, it'...
This week on the podcast, we start with entrepreneur, author, investor Jeffrey Meschel as we talk about his new book: "Know Who You Know: Connect Deeply, Succeed Fully". Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with Tim Cahill. This week, Tim invited Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce to come on the program to talk about an upcoming breakfast event discussing energy needs for the region. Finally, Dr...
The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review starts with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank. This week, Bob brought Mark Snyder of the former brick and mortar Snyder Jewelers of Weymouth. Mark talked about the value of gold and other precious metals. Then, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss Microsoft Outlook Exchange troubles. Finally, we talk with Dr. John Hayes of Ma...
Welcome to another week in review! This week, we start with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. David tells us about a settlement involving Tik Tok regarding privacy. Then, we check in with Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield about 10 ways to prevent and manage diabetes. Finally, it's a conversation with Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists and Lorelei D'Avolio as we discuss herbivores.
Welcome to the 'Week in Review'. This week we talk with best-selling author Lisa Gardner to talk about her new thriller: "You'll Be Sorry". Later, it's our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Are your phones really listening to you? Finally, it's a "Whales and Tales" segments.
Welcome to another 'Week in Review' on The South Shore's Morning News. This week we start with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss: "Is there really a RAM crisis"? Then we talk with Jane Cournan and Maria Allen from South Shore Home, Life, & Style Magazine about this 2026 BOSS (Best of the South Shore) BASH. Finally, we check in with Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield as we discuss the dangers of en...
Welcome to the SSMN Week in Review podcast. This week we start with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about robots and whether the U.S. Government is looking to ban Roombas and other similar technology. Then, we talk with local author Mary Dyer about her new memoir: Dyer Straits: All Those Years Ago in Dorchester, MA. Mary's book focuses on growing up with 7 siblings in the 60's and 70's in Dorchester. Finall...
Welcome to the week in review as we close out the month of July. In this episode we talked with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Then, we talked with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about how Microsoft is moving some of Co-Pilot's free features to a paid subscription model. Finally, Dr. John Hayes of Marshfield talked with...
Welcome to another week in review. First, we start with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, as we discuss the importance of being aware of scams and watching out for people trying to take our money. Then we get a preview of the September 12, 2026 Marshfield Community Rib Cookoff with Stephen Halko-Sheehan and Robert Kjellman. Finally, it's our tech talk segment with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we talk ...
Let's dive into another Week in Review podcast. This week, we start with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, with a discussion on a proposal to change to permanent Daylight Savings Time. Rob, Christine, and Bob think we should continue to Spring Ahead and Fall Back. Then, we talk with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT SMART I.T. in Wareham about how you might be eligible for a settlement from Apple regarding their iPh...
The Week in Review is here! First we talk with South Shore author Dr. Amber Bartlett about her new book: "Balance is a Scam". Then we talk with best selling Boston area author Liza Tully to talk about her new mystery novel: "The Forty-Year Grudge". Finally, Doug Lowry from Mass Audubon joins us to talk about the magic of fireflies.
Welcome to another recap of The South Shore's Morning News. This week we spoke with Richard Pickering from Plimoth Patuxet Museums about Mayflower II going to Boston as part of the Tall Ships presentation. Then, we talked with Gary Leavitt about the 4th of July. Later, it was our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, we connected with Matthew Martin, of End Hunger New England, as part of our South Shore...
Welcome to the week in review podcast! This week we welcomed Hank and Lily from Scituate. Two great kids who raised several hundred dollars for the Scituate Animal Shelter with their lemonade stand. Then, we talked with the South Shore Conservatory about the 2026 Duxbury Music Festival. Finally, Howard Freedman joined us to talk about things to do in the summer to prepare for college.
Welcome to another edition of our 'best in review' segments. In this episode we talk with author Meredith Walker about her new book: "Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice: A Teen Girl's Guide to Unlearning the Rules". Then author Sara Amini joins us to talk about her new book for middle school students called: "Mixed Feelings". Finally, it's our paws-n-claws segment with veterinarian Dr. Kyra Berg from Cape Cod Veterinarian Specialists...
Welcome to the podcast! This week we start with true crime and a conversation with local author Springs Toledo as he talks about his new book "Don't Talk About Joe Mac: The Life, Wars, and Secret History of the Man Behind the Winter Hill Gang". Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we're going to talk about how SIRI is getting smarter. Finally, it's author Michelle Balconi as she joins u...
Welcome to another week in review episode. This week we talked with Meg Dowdall from the Pembroke Farmers Market about the 2026 season! Then we checked in with our tech-talk guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Last Pass and a recent breach settlement and what it means to you. Later, Melissa Kaye from the Joshua Kaye Foundation checks in to tell us about a special event on June 7. Finally, Dr. John Hayes of Marshfie...
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