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Paying Attention with Tom Duggan, a look at local news in the great New England area.
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Today Tom is talking about his outrage at the situation surrounding Francisco Urena the secretary of veterans’ services who was forced to resign by the governor of Massachusetts, the upcoming election and some local restaurants that are getting it right.
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Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Today Tom is joined by Jana Zanni Pesce the Methuen school committee vice chair. Together they discuss what has been going on in the school system over the past year and what is to come.
How did the schools cope with Covid 19?
Did Methuen follow the science behind Covid 19? If so, why do the kids have to wear masks?
What is to come for the school system of Methuen?
How can parents do more?
Are kids coping with remote learning?
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or Call: 978-852-7255
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Today Tom shares some great news, that The Valley Patriot Newspaper is officially Lawsuit Free for the first time in four years. He also talks about some of the law suits the paper has been hit with over the years and how Massachusetts needs a shield law put in place to help protect journalists and their sources. Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner is also in Toms sights today as he/she runs for Governor of California. He is also upset at mainstream news and how they don’t seem to be reporting “Actual News” anymore, instead they want to do reports on “Meaningless Bull S#@T!”
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Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Today Tom is talking about the failing school system in Lawrence, Marijuana in Methuen and he chats with Matt McLennan from Century 21 McLennan Real Estate about home prices in the Merrimack Valley
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Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Today Tom talks Movies and how they impact the view on the U.S and other newsworthy topics from around the Valley.
Is Hollywood in bed with China?
Are Hollywood Movies ruining America’s image to their international audience?
Will President Biden run the country into further debt?
Should we be given another stimulus check?
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Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Today Tom talks about some of the great local small businesses from the area, he gives some well-deserved shout outs to some local restaurants that are doing right by their customers and have stepped up their game despite the Covid-19 effects on small business. He also speaks about the public’s reaction to last weeks show on not resisting arrest and why he is Facebook jail AGAIN!!!
How can small business ensure better business in light of Covid -19?
Has freedom of speech become a lot less free?
Do more Americans need to carry guns?
Why is FB controlling our views?
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Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Today Tom talks about the Virginia Traffic Stop that is all over the news and the female police officer who shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
Why are so many people resisting arrest?
Can’t people just comply?
What can be done to reduce volatile police interactions?
Is the media hurting or helping the situation?
Why does it have to be a racial issue?
Is the media just trying to distract you from the “real issues”?
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Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Today Tom is joined by Samantha Muise, Carol Langley Rayla Campbell, Eddie Louis and Courtney Andrade. Together they discuss Antifa, the Bridgewater Rally, the anti fascist movement and the many other instances of aggressive protesting happening around peaceful rallies nation wide.
They also share a resounding call to action for people to start standing up for their rights and stop just following along whatever the government says.
Is the Republican party a rotten tooth that needs a root canal?
Why will Tom never give another dollar to the republican party again?
When did it become acceptable to intimidate people out of their freedom of speech?
Do Vaccines cause Autism? How corrupt is our political system really?
Do more people need to stand up and be counted?
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Today Tom is joined by Janet Aldrich, Joan Quinn Eastman and Samantha Muise to discuss the "Mask Mandate" and what happened at the "No Mask" freedom rally at legion field in Bridgewater MA on 03/27/21
Also Tom discusses how he is unhappy with voter turnout on Tuesdays N Andover Election
Why is Voter turnout so bad in Methuen?
Is it time to take off the masks?
Should private businesses be forced to make patrons wear masks?
Do the Covid 19 restrictions infringe on our constitutional rights?
Does misinformation breed false entitlement?
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Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Today Tom is joined for the second time by Joe Finn the N Andover candidate for Selectmen, with the election around the corner Joe is back to talk about the issues he is focusing on and will be addressing if he wins a seat and also the other issues facing North Andover.
Tom also discusses a story he came across that begs the question Does Crime Really Pay?
Why do politicians never seem to be punished "fairly" for crimes they commit?
What is on the agenda for N Andover?
Who is going to control N Andover?
What does the future hold for N Andover?
What is a master plan? and is it worth having one?
Why aren't the Schools back yet?
Are Unions Good or Bad?
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