Paying Attention

Homelessness And The Band Prospect Hill

Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot Newspaper talks to Corinne and Brooke of the Day Break Shelter in Lawrence about the homeless situation and their ongoing efforts.   Then, Mark Roberge of the band Prospect Hill joins Tom for a chat about his band, affiliations, and future plans.  Then, Patrick McLaughlin of Twin Lights Security talks about his service in the area.  Plus Fred and Meredith with news too!   It's great listening on this week's show, and you can find out more in the current issue of the Valley Patriot, out now. 

Phil Of The Future

In this show, Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot talks to Phil DeCologero, North Andover Selectman about town meeting form of government and the North Andover Merchants Association.  In other segments, co-host Paul Murano chats with Tom about guns, school shootings, the #MeToo movement, and how CNN scripts their interviews and panal discussions,  while Fred joins in for the local news segment.  Find out about these issues and more in the current edition of The Valley Patriot, out now.

Acadia Insurance and The First Amendment

In this week's show, Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot and his cohost, Paul Murano, of the Beneath The Surface radio show discuss both sides of gun control, the first amendment, and address why Arcadia Insurance is mentioning Tom Dugan during a public trial. Fred Vanmagnes has the real news as well. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com.

Mass. Education Commissioner and the return of Paul Murano

In this week's session, Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes the return of his cohost, Paul Murano, of the Beneath The Surface radio show.   Then, Tom talks to guest Superintendent Jeff Riley, who discusses, education, the City of Lawrence, and his upcoming role as Commissioner Of Education for the State Of Massachsetts.   In other features, Fred and Meredith highlight local news, and Mike Demers makes a return appearance to discuss his current litigation.  For more information, see the latest edition of the Valley Patriot, out now.

Show #6: Guest Lenny Mirra

In the sixth show of this ongoing series, Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot talks to Lenny Mirra, State Representative from West Newbury, who discusses opioids, education, charities, transportation, and his new book. In another feature, Fred and Meredith review local news.
Find out more about these things and other local issues in the current edition of The Valley Patriot.

The Flu Show

In this week's infomative session, Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot hosts an indepth forum featuring many hot topics!  First, Fred and Meredith give local news, then a discussion on the Osgood Landing Marijuana Facility in North Andover.  Ira Keltz talks about this year's flu strain and how you can protect yourself and your family, and finally, Mike Demers talks about his pending law suit.   All this and more plus Tom's rants are featured in this week's show, produced live at The Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

 

News, Pods, and Rants

Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot talks to Ira Ketlz about the insane Tide Pod controversy that has recently surfaced.  In other segments, Fred and Meredith feature local news, while Tom talks to his friend, Lion Dave, about the Lawrence Lions.   Also discussed were Donald Trump, racism, homelessness in the city of Lawrence, and problems with Walgreen's Pharmacy.

Diana DiZoglio Discusses Opioids

In this week's show, Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot talks with Diana DiZoglio over the ongoing opioid crisis in the Merrimac Valley.  In other features, Fred & Meredith highlight local news, and Tom talks turkey about marijuana, diversity, Suzanne Bump, and the January edition of the Valley Patriot.  

SnowPocalypes 2018 Plus Some Facts about Kratom

Valley Patiot owner and head writer Tom Duggan sits with the education Stability specialist Allin Santiago from the Lawrence public scholl system to discuss homelessness issues. Plus a special report from Ira Keltz about the pros and cons of Kratom. All this plus a special call in from weatherman Al Kaprielian! If you are not paying attention to what is going on North of Boston and across the country let the Paying Attention Podcast to do it for you!

Four Police Chiefs On The Opioid Crisis

In this premiere episode, Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot talks to four local police chiefs who engage in the daily battle against the opioid dominance within our communites.  Featured are Chief Charles Gray of Andover,  Chief Allan DaNarco of Haverhill, Chief James Riter of Boxford, and Chief Joe Soloman of Methuen.  In other features, local news is highlighted with Fred, Meredith,  Ira Keltz and Quianna Roy.