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Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriots looks at local and national politics each week on Paying Attention. We've tackled local elections, the opioid crisis as well as corruption within our government. If your not paying attention you are missing what they don't want you to see.
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6 days ago
Bogus Charges Brought Against Jo Solomon
Today Tom is joined by Lawrence Councilor at Large, Rich Russell to discuss several issues currently happening in Lawrence MA. He also gives his opinion on former Methuen Police Chief Jo Solomon’s arraignment on perjury, fraud and related charges Friday and how bogus these charges are.
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Nov 22, 2023
The Pitfalls of Holiday Season Charity Donations
It’s the season of giving and with the holiday season upon us, today Tom is giving his tips on what to do and what NOT to do when giving to charities at this time of year.
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Nov 16, 2023
Proof of Election Fraud in Lawrence
Today Tom is calling out Lawrence, with an accusation of election fraud and he has video footage to prove it. He also uses what’s happening in Lawrence as an example to what is happening around the country with voter fraud on a national level.
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Nov 9, 2023
Lawrence Has the Lowest Election Turnout in History
Today Tom is discussing his outrage at the lowest turnout for the Lawrence municipal election in history. He also discusses the growing trend of no one seeming to give a shit, as Methuen and Haverhill have also shown very low turnouts for their latest elections. Tom discusses the effects this can have on the communities and their residents.
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Nov 2, 2023
Methuen City Council (at Large) Debate (Paying Attention Podcast Special Extended Edition)
Today, Tom is hosting a debate between the candidates for Methuen City Council (at large) for a special extended edition of the Paying Attention Podcast. He is joined in studio by three of the candidates, Jana Zanni-Pesce, Nick DiZoglio and Frank Surillo, who will be debating many different topics.
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Oct 26, 2023
Meet the NEW Acting Police Chief of Lawrence
Today, Tom is joined by new Acting Police Chief William Castro. Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena named Castro Acting Lawrence Police Chief late Friday afternoon, describing him as “an accomplished public safety professional with over 25 years of law enforcement experience.”
Chief Castro is here today to discuss his plans for Lawrence as its new Acting Police Chief.
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Oct 19, 2023
Massachusetts New Gun “Confiscation” Bill, Will Put You in Danger
Today Tom has a few things to say about the New Massachusetts Gun “confiscation” Bill, and also the Wilmington selectman that told a member of the public to go “F” themselves at a board of selectman meeting. Tom is also joined by Greater Lawrence School Committee candidate Julio Mejia to discuss his candidacy.
To find out more about Julio Mejia visit: https://www.electjuliomejia.com/
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Oct 12, 2023
Live Update from Israel
**WARNING** disturbing/graphic images will be shown on screen.
Today Tom is joined live from via zoom link by Forest Rain Marcia. She is here to give us a live update on the devastating Terrorist attacks in Israel and what is really going on.
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Oct 5, 2023
Talking About the Upcoming Lawrence and Methuen Elections
Today Tom is talking about the upcoming Lawrence and Methuen Elections and more nepotism in Methuen.
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Sep 28, 2023
A Very Special Paying Attention Guest
Today, guest host David is joined by a very special mystery guest, stay tuned to find out who……..
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Sep 21, 2023
Chatting With Methuen School Committee Candidates
Today, Guest Host, David Consoli is joined by the Methuen school committee candidates, Dan Shibilia and Kristen Maxwell to discuss what’s going on with the school committee, they discuss some of the issues with the school system and they also share their plans for the future of the committee.
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Sep 14, 2023
What’s Happening in the Local Real Estate Market?
Today, guest host David is joined by Matt and Sam McClellan from century 21 McLennan and Company, to talk about the current real estate market. What’s going on? Are things getting better? and What does the future look like?
David has a rebuttal for some backlash he received over the past week in regard to his rant about Methuen gas stations last week.
They are also having a little culinary talk, being big foodies, they are going to discuss some of their favorite local spots.
My opening will be a rebuttal to some people who did not like my gas station comments.
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Sep 7, 2023
What is the Methuen City Councils Vision for the Future?
Today, guest host David Consoli is joined by Methuen council members, Nick Dizoglio and DJ Beauregard to discuss what is going on in the Methuen City Council at the moment, they discuss their track records and their vision for the future of Methuen.
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Aug 31, 2023
Will Jana Zanni Pesce be Methuens Newest Councilor at Large?
Today we have a Special Guest Host, our dear friend David Consolli. David is being joined by former Methuen school committee member Jana Zanni Pesce. Jana is running for councilor at large in Methuen. She is here to talk about her experience and goals if elected.
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Aug 24, 2023
Ron Marsan Wants Your Vote in the 2023 Methuen Municipal Election
Today Tom is joined by Former Methuen Councilor Ron Marsan, who is a candidate for East District Councilor in the 2023 Methuen Municipal election. Ron is here to discuss his candidacy, why he has decided to run again after a 6-year hiatus (2017) and his plans for the future, if elected.
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Aug 17, 2023
Issues Facing the City of Lawrence MA
Today Tom is joined in the studio Lawrence City Councilor at Large Richard L. Russell to discuss the issues facing Lawrence as a city. Tom is also sharing his feelings on the Red Cross and how corrupt they are.
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Aug 10, 2023
Lawrence Teen Wins 1st Place at 2023 International Cup
Today Tom is joined in studio by Lawrence local and the USA Football 2023 International Cup Flag Football Champion, Nyasia Caban and her father Michael Caban to discuss women’s flag football, Nyasia’s win and the possibility of women’s flag football becoming an Olympic event. He also discusses Methuen Police Captain Greg Gallant winning his suit against Methuen.
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Aug 3, 2023
Is Methuen on the Upswing?
Today Tom is joined in studio by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care and David Consoli from Pleasant Valley Landscaping. Together they are discussing the pathetic lack of political candidates in Methuen, an update on the Haverhill City Council and the difficulties in running a small business.
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Jul 27, 2023
Haverhill City Council Admits to Violating the State’s Open Meeting Law
Today Tom’s top story is ‘Haverhill City Council Admits Violating the State's Open Meeting Law....’
He does a play by play of the City Council Meeting, explains the violation, points out the nonsense of the members taking about who is at fault and shares his opinions on the whole situation.
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Jul 20, 2023
The Newest Addition to Lawrence City Council
Today Tom is joined in studio by New Lawrence City Councilor Stephany Infante, to discuss her recent addition to the council, what projects she is working on and some of the scandals plaguing the city.
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Jul 13, 2023
The Lawrence School System Transition Plan
Today Tom is joined by Octavian Spanner from the Lawrence mayor’s office and City of Lawrence Consultant, James Carras to talk about regaining control of the schools, and some of the recent scandals have been going on in Lawrence
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Jul 6, 2023
Lawrence Police Chief Takes Buyout for Early Retirement
Today Tom is covering several different topics, he talks about Lawrence police chief Roy Vasque and his early retirement, the new grant Clear Path for Veterans received to open offices in the Lawrence and Methuen areas and more.
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Jun 29, 2023
The City of Lawrence Regains Control of its School System
Today Tom is covering a range of stories, including, the city of Lawrence regaining control of its school system from the state. Clear Path for Veterans New England expands services to local vets. The Supreme Court once again deems racism unconstitutional and The Media and their love for Chris Christie
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Jun 22, 2023
Scot Wood Answers Allegations Brought Against Him
Today Tom is joined by Haverhill School Committee member and mayoral candidate, Scott Wood. Scott is here to answer allegations surrounding his past and his character.
Are the allegations true or is it all part of a political smear campaign?
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Jun 15, 2023
Why is Lawrence Community Access Television Fighting the Mayor?
Today Tom is joined by Tom Spitilare and Christina Jaskott from Lawrence Community Access Television, to talk about their dispute and potential legal battle with the mayor. The dispute is over the mayors office trying to take over the nonprofit community access channel.
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Jun 8, 2023
How Much Money Does Your Community Spend on City Employees?
On today’s episode of the Paying Attention Podcast Tom is asking the question: How much money does your community spend on city employees? He will shed some light on this topic and some interesting findings on Methuen. He is also talking about the incredible state supreme court ruling, striking down all civility rules at community meetings.
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Jun 1, 2023
Illegal Aliens Impacting Local Communities
On todays episode of The Paying Attention Podcast Tom is talking about illegal aliens and their impact on local communities. He also touches on senor citizens being neglected by the state and how a recent departure form Lawrence City Hall ended up in Metuen City Hall.
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May 25, 2023
Is the New Raise for Methuen Superior officers Criminal?
Today Tom talks about the Methuen Police Department, how much the superior officers are really making under their new contract? also, could this contract be considered criminal?
He is also talking about Ron DeSantis jumping into the presidential race, Memorial Day, Lawrence high alumni and if he has time, he has a thing or two to say about republicans.
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May 18, 2023
Dog Rescue in the Merrimack Valley
Today Tom is joined by Cynthia Sweet of Sweet Paws Dog Adoption to talk about the dog adoption businesses and the competition they face with dog breeders. He also Discusses the North Andover town meetings vote to ban plastic bags and he has an update on the closing of the Salisbury beach entrances.
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May 11, 2023
Methuen City Council Ambushes Senator and State Reps.
Today Tom has a few topics he is going to cover. Firstly, his outrage at Veterans Northeast Outreach evicting homeless veterans and also Andover’s attempt to do away with Columbus Day. His main topic today is the Methuen City Councils ambush of Methuen’s Senator and state reps.
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May 4, 2023
What’s on the Agenda for the North Andover Annual Town Meeting?
Today Tom is joined by North Andover Town Moderator Mark Disalvo, to discuss what’s coming up in the annual town meeting, such as:
Who can participate in the meeting?
Do you have to be there in person to participate?
What are some of the top issues on the agenda?
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Apr 27, 2023
The End of a Borrellis Deli Era
Today Tom is joined by Don Smeriglio of Borellis Deli, one of the shows long time sponsors and a staple of the community, Borrellis Deli has been owned by Don since 1993. Last week he sadly announced his retirement and the fact that he has sold Borrellis. Tom and Don are also being joined by new owners Jim and Paul Tomacchio (Father and Son) to talk about the Past, Present and futer of Borrellis Deli.
What changes are we going to see with the new ownership?
Do they expect business to be affected by the changeover?
Will there be new items added?
Are they getting rid of anything?
What is Don going to do with his new found spare time?
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Apr 20, 2023
Earth Day is Here But it Won’t Save the Planet
On today’s episode of the Paying Attention Podcast, Tom is going to talk about Earth Day and how until we start holding our local legislators accountable, no amount of garbage pickup or tree planting will help save the planet.
With the Shootings in Lawrence this past weekend Tom is once again calling for the encrypted police scanners to be unencrypted for public safety.
He is also discussing the investigation report against the Lawrence police chief, which has been issued but not released to the public, will it end up going to trial? Will the Chief step down? Or will all be forgiven?
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Apr 13, 2023
The Kentucky Derby is Coming to Town
Today Tom is joined by Liz Bakinowski. Liz is the director of development for the greater Lawrence psychological center, which is the umbrella organization for Daybreak homeless shelter, women’s view and Pegasus House (a Residential Treatment and Recovery Services program for Transitional Age Youth and Young Adults) Liz is here to promote the Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event being held in Haverhill MA. Tom is also going to talk a little about the upcoming Methuen Mayors race.
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Apr 6, 2023
Record Breaking Totals at the 2023 Valley Patriot Charity Bash!
Today Tom is talking about The Valley Patriot Charity Bash. The bash was held last Friday night and Oh what a night it was! He is going to share highlights from the night and also premiere a video of what may have been the best moment of the entire evening.
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Mar 30, 2023
It’s All About the Bash!
Today Tom is talking about The Valley Patriot Bash. With the Bash happening tomorrow night, Tom is going to tell us all the things that are happening at the bash. He will share the current donation tally and who each of the scholarship recipients are. He is also talking about the two Police Officers that are being honored at the bash and he is also sharing the two Big raffle items that can be won at the bash.
DONATION LINES ARE STILL OPEN!!
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Mar 23, 2023
Valley Patriot Bash Record Breaking Donations
Today Tom is very happy to announce this weeks Bash update, after an amazing week of generous donations, you won’t believe where the scholarship numbers are up to compared to last week.
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Mar 16, 2023
Salisbury Town Manager Neil Harrington Should NOT be Running for Mayor of Salem MA
Today Tom is leading with the current standing of the donations for this years Valley Patriot Bash and where everything is at compared to last year. He also talks about, Salisbury town manager Neil Harrington running for mayor of Salem MA and is calling for his resignation. He also talks about why Dianna DiZoglio is going after the legislature.
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Mar 9, 2023
Who to Call When You Need Work Done Around Your House
Today Tom is joined by local business owner David Consoli (Pleasant Valley Landscaping) to discuss their recommendations for some of the best local “home service” businesses. Find out who is the best, Painter, Landscaper, Electrician etc. If you’re looking for the best of the best to do some work for you, then you are going to want to stay tuned for today’s show.
Contact The Business Mentioned on Todays Show:
Ferris Tree Service inc. 978 685 8789
Patriot Lawn Care 978 815 1033
Ramsden Painting 1800 PAINTING
Kevin Dupont, Roofing, Siding, Remodeling and Windows 603 893 4385
Cornerstone Electrical Services 603 898 1911
Uptack, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning 978 372 8503
American Gutter Cleaning 1800 322 1920
Acorn Wood Products 978 685 8672
Same Day Service Appliance Repair 866 781 2785
Abbey Carpet and Floor 978 682 7651
M.P Roberts Insurance Agency 978 683 8073
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Mar 2, 2023
Where to Eat in the Merrimack Valley
If you want to know the best places to eat in the Merrimack Valley then stay with us for today’s episode.
Today Tom is doing a follow up show on last years “Tom’s Merrimack Valley Restaurant Review”. As someone that eats out a lot, Tom is giving a shout out to his favorite restaurants in the Merrimack Valley Area. He talks about all aspects of the restaurants including the food, prices, staff and ambiance etc.
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Feb 23, 2023
Will and Trust Tips from Lambert Law Offices
Today Tom is joined by Attorney, Paul Lambert. Together they talk about an organization Paul is a member of called “KFC” (The Knights of Columbus), an organization doing great things. Paul is also giving us some great legal tips relating to, setting up a will and trust. Tom also has the latest Valley Patriot Bash update.
Connect with Paul Lambert at Lambert Law Offices: https://lambertlawoffice.net/
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Feb 16, 2023
Psychiatrists are Ruining Lives with Snap Diagnosis
Today Tom is joined by local author Charles Ead, who wrote a Riveting and Explosive book called Snap Diagnosis. Charles is here to expose the psychiatric field and it’s abuses of power. Charles explains his story of being taken from his home against his will and having his rights taken away by the order of a psychiatrist. The book shares his story and other horror stories of men and women around the country that have faced the same injustices.
Snap Diagnosis:
As the law presently stands in a majority of states, a psychiatrist has complete authority to order an individual into custody without a warrant, without review by peers, without even seeing the person, and often without any more justification than a second-hand report that someone is behaving in an undesirable manner. Horror stories abound of men and women whose homes are invaded and who are thrown to the floor and literally dragged out their doors by police. As you will see, this same dynamic tragically played itself out in…
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Feb 9, 2023
Lawrence Child Pornography Scandal
Today Tom is joined by David Consolli, together they are talking about Joe Soloman's Civil Service report, Jhovanny Martes-Rosario, chief of staff for Lawrence Mayor being charged with possession of child sex images, and the latest Valley Patriot Bash fundraising update.
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Feb 2, 2023
Did the Democrats Steal the Election from Lenny Mirra?
Today Tom joined by former state rep Lenny Mirra to talk about the shenanigans that went on in his reelection bid to the state house. Tom also gives us the latest update on the Bash scholarship fundraising and announces the first scholarship recipient.
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Jan 26, 2023
What’s New in the Lawrence Police Chief Investigation
Today Tom is talking about what’s going on with the Lawrence police chief investigation and why has he been put on leave, he is also giving the latest update on the donation tally for this year’s valley patriot bash scholarships.
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Jan 19, 2023
Do You Know About “Document-gate”….?
Today Tom is giving our first annual Valley Patriot Bash Update of 2023, he is also going to discuss tonight’s inauguration of local State Reps and State Senators and he is also sharing his opinions on Jo Biden and “Document-gate”
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Jan 12, 2023
Finding a Good Lawyer and Insurance Agent All Rolled into One
Today Tom is joined by lawyer and Insurance officer Douglas M Mercurio to talk about his Law practice and insurance agency, Peime Insurance Services inc.
The Law Office of Douglas M. Mercurio, P.C. is a full service law firm concentrating in the areas of Real Estate, Land Use, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning.
If you find yourself unsure of your legal needs, Attorney Mercurio is pleased to offer a free initial consultation to help clarify the issues that you may be facing.
Email: doug@mercuriolaw.com
Phone: 978-267-3100
Contact Prime Insurance Services INC: 978-685-9999
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Jan 5, 2023
Help Create A Clear Path for Our Veterans
Today Tom is joined by Randy Carter and Retired Chief Warrant Officer Three and Bronze Star recipient, Jeremiah Jones, both from Clear Path for Veterans New England. They are here to discuss all the different aspects of Clear Path for Veterans New England and what they offer. Veterans can face a multitude of issues including housing, food, financial and mental health issues, Clear Path for Veterans helps with these issues and much, much more.
Check Out CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS NEW ENGLAND: https://www.clearpathne.org/
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Dec 29, 2022
What Changes are Happening Within the Methuen Police Department?
Today Tom is giving an Update on last weeks story about the investigation into the Lawrence police chief’s management style, the new promotions within the Methuen police department and Illegal Immigration on a national scale.
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Dec 22, 2022
Management Practices of Lawrence Police Chief Being Investigated
Today Tom is breaking a story about an investigation Mayor DePena has called, looking into the management practices of the Lawrence police chief. With Christmas around the corner Tom is also chatting about shopping habits and how it is affecting the local economy.
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Dec 15, 2022
What’s New with Merrimack Valley Real Estate?
Today Tom is joined by Matt McLennan of CENTURY 21 McLennan & Company. Matt McLennan has been a consistent top selling agent in the Merrimack Valley for the past 15 years helping over 1,000 families with their real estate needs. He is here today to discuss the current Real Estate Market, where it is right now and where it is headed.
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Dec 8, 2022
Happy Birthday AFC Urgent Care!
On today’s show Tom is joined by Lisa Williams of AFC Urgent Care, to celebrate AFC North Andover’s 10th Anniversary. Together they talk about all the great services AFC provides and what they have planned for the future.
Tom is also going to break down just how much money all the candidates spent on this past election.
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Dec 1, 2022
Lawrence MA is a Generous City
On today’s show Tom is talking about TMF (The Movement Family) and the generosity of the youth of Lawrence MA. He is also talking about Neil Perry’s nepotism, hiring a city councilman’s brother. He also has a few things to say about Elon Musk and the madness on Twitter.
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Nov 24, 2022
The Valley Patriots Local Restaurant Review
Today is Turkey Day, and Tom is talking about the favorite Thanksgiving activity…….EATING!! I
n this re-run episode Tom is keeping things light and is talking about local restaurants. As someone that frequents local restaurants, and a bit of a foodie Tom gives a shout out to some of his Favorite Local Spots and in true Tom Duggan fashion he also calls out a few restaurants that need to step up their game.
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Nov 17, 2022
The Republicans are Already Making a Mess of Things
On today’s show Tom is talking about how the Republicans are already screwing things up and they haven’t even taken power yet. He is also outraged by Neil Perry hiring a city councilman’s unqualified brother.
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Nov 10, 2022
2022 Election Results and Recap
Today Tom is going over the results of the 2022 Elections. He shares his thoughts on the victors and his predictions for how these results will affect the country. He talks about all the elections, Federal, State and local.
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Nov 3, 2022
2022 14th Essex District State Rep. Debate
Today we are having a special edition of the Paying Attention Podcast. Tom is hosting a debate between state representative candidates, Joe Finn and Adrianne Ramos, candidates for the New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury (14th Essex District)
Tom will have the candidates cover a range of topics including:
* Funding for Illegal aliens
* Improving education
* Homelessness and addiction
Check Out the Candidates Websites:
Joe Finn: https://www.electjoefinn.com/
Adrianne Ramos: https://www.vote4ramos.com/
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Oct 27, 2022
36th Middlesex District State Rep. Debate
Today Tom is hosting the State Rep. Debate for the 36th Middlesex District in Dracut and Tyngsboro Massachusetts. He will have the candidates cover a number of different issues including:
* Illegal Aliens
* Education Funding
* Increasing Taxes
* Local Dracut and Tyngsboro Issues
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Oct 13, 2022
Talking NH Politics With Local, David Garofallo
Today Tom is joined by NH resident and business owner, David Garofallo (Two Guys Smoke Shop) to talk NH politics. Together they will cover the local elections and ballot, they will also cover the US senate race between Maggie Hassan and Don Bolduc.
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Oct 6, 2022
What Do The MA Ballot Questions Really Mean?
Today Tom is talking about the Massachusetts ballot questions and what they really mean.
The questions cover the following:
* Increasing Taxes
* Deductibles for dental insurance
* Prohibit Automated Self-Checkout for Alcohol
* Giving Drivers Licenses to Illegal Aliens
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Sep 29, 2022
Breaking Down the Ukraine Situation with a Local Ukrainian
Today Tom is joined by Dr Mikhail Gomer from MGS Dentistry. Dr Gomer was born in Ukraine and is here today to talk to Tom about what it was like growing up in Ukraine, the war with Russia and how much of our American media is Propaganda. As a local dentist Dr Gomer and Tom also discuss the Ballot question regarding dentists in MA.
Check Out MGS Dental Today: https://mgs.dental/
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Sep 22, 2022
Examples of Why Republicans Suck
Today Tom is talking about Martha's Vineyard, the hypocrisy and racism that is happening there, he’s also talking about why republicans suck and about Maggie Hassan.
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Sep 15, 2022
Talking Trash With David Consoli
Today Tom is joined by David Consoli, local business owner of Pleasant Valley Landscaping. David is here to discuss Methuens new trash scheme.
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Sep 8, 2022
MA State Primary Election Wrap Up
Today Tom is going over the results of the 2022 Massachusetts State Primary Election, the numbers and his opinions on the winners and their proposed agendas for the State now that they have been elected.
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Sep 1, 2022
Everything You Need to Know Before Voting in the State Primary Election
Today Tom is giving you an overview of all the candidates in the State Primary Election, he will go over each candidate and give a quick rundown of their policies. Tom is giving the cliff notes of everything you need to know before you vote on Tuesday, September 6.
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Aug 25, 2022
2022 First Essex Senate Debate
Today Tom is joined by candidates, Pavel Payano, Eunice Zeigler and Doris Rodrigues for this SPECIAL EDITION of Paying Attention – The 2022 First Essex Senate Debate. They will be covering a range of issues such as:
* Restrictions on Abortion
* Benefits for illegal aliens
* Spending more money on education
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Aug 11, 2022
The Race for Lieutenant Governor General of MA
Today Tom is joined by Kate Campanale, candidate for lieutenant governor. Together they discuss issues such as, will she have specific standards for appointing members to the parole board and will she have separate standards for the appointment of judges.
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Aug 4, 2022
A Conversation With The Essex County Sheriff
Today Tom is joined by Essex County Sheriff, Kevin Cooper. Kevin F. Coppinger is the 31st elected Sheriff of Essex County. He took office in January, 2017.
Sheriff Coppinger is committed to bring positive change to the Sheriff's Department by improving staff skills, training and accountability; expanding mental health services and detox treatment to confront the opioid epidemic; improving the re-entry programs and community follow-up; and by strengthening collaboration with municipal public safety leaders and community groups and organizations.
He is here today to discuss his campaign for reelection and other issues including:
* Substance Abuse Treatment in Prison
* Re-integrating felons back into society
* Is prison punishment or rehabilitation?
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Jul 28, 2022
Meet the Next Essex County District Attorney
Today Tom is joined by Paul Tucker, candidate for Essex County District Attorney. Tom will be asking Paul about a range of topics, including:
What crimes will he aggressively prosecute?
Will he finally allow police to release Mugshots?
Will he prosecute illegal aliens who commit crimes?
Will he use his position to root out “systemic racism”?
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Jul 21, 2022
Is Leah Cole Allen Your Lieutenant Governor?
Today Tom is joined in studio by candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Leah Cole Allen. She is here to discuss what exactly is a Lt Governor and what duties are they responsible for.
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Jul 14, 2022
Is Geoff Diehl the Next Governor of Massachusetts?
Today Tom is joined by Republican candidate for governor of Massachusetts, Geoff Diehl. Together they discuss Geoff’s candidacy, the gas tax, abortion, the homeless and the opioid crisis.
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Jul 7, 2022
Tom’s Merrimack Valley Restaurant Review
Today Tom is keeping things light and is going to be talking about restaurants. He is giving a shout out to some of his favorite local restaurants and in true Tom Duggan fashion he is also calling out a few restaurants that need to step up their game.
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Jun 30, 2022
Drugs and Homelessness In Lawrence
Today Tom is joined by Kevin Drouin from Tough Love Intervention, today they are discussing drugs, homelessness and Lawrence's progress over the years.
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Jun 23, 2022
What’s Going on with the Real Estate Market?
Today Tom is joined by Matt McLennan from century 21 McLennan and Co, to talk about the current real estate market and what we can expect to see in the coming year. Tom is also going to touch a little on the supreme court ruling that came down today.
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Jun 16, 2022
Is Estella Reyes the Next State Rep for Lawrence & Methuen?
Today Tom is joined by Lawrence City Councilor Estella Reyes. Estella Reyes is running for state rep in Methuen and Lawrence, she is here today to chat with Tom about her candidacy.
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Jun 9, 2022
How Much Does a Seat in the State House Cost?
Today Tom is joined by state senate candidate Doris Rodriguez to discuss her candidacy. He is also going to talk about the other candidates and their campaign funds.
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Jun 2, 2022
Helping Our Local Veterans
Today Tom is joined once again by Hero Veteran, Donald Jarvis. Together they are discussing the various programs Donald is involved with to help veterans. Tom is also going to touch on the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial and his opinions on the verdict.
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May 26, 2022
Will Changing the Gun Laws Stop the Killing?
Today Tom is joined once again by one of his favorite guests, Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care. Talking about memorial day weekend, the shooting in Uvalde TX and Willie Lantigua running for state rep.
Can Estela Reyes win against Willie Lantigua?
Why does the Republican party need to do a better job of marketing themselves?
What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Are stricter gun laws really the answer to minimize mass shootings?
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May 19, 2022
The Methuen City Council Circus
Today Tom Is talking about the Methuen City Council and how it is becoming a circus.
Why is Tom Defending Neil Perry?
Does the Mayor have a huge ego?
Is the Mayors health effecting his duties?
Can a mayor do their job remotely?
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May 12, 2022
Where Do Our Local Politicians Stand on Abortion?
Today Tom is talking Abortion again, but this time at a local level, today he is doing a rundown of where all the local candidates stand on the issue. He is sharing some strong opinions about the $40 Billion going to the Ukraine and he also has some news on a homeless dinner being sponsored by the Lawrence Police.
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May 5, 2022
The Great Abortion Debate
Today Tom is back to talking about abortion, with the Supreme Court looking to overturn Roe Vs Wade the country is in an uproar.
Is the law really a changing moving thing?
What are “women’s rights” these days?
Covid Vs Abortion; When does ‘My body my choice’ legally count?
Is Roe V wade a good law?
Does Elizabeth Warren really care about the decision?
Are republicans trying to take away our rights?
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Apr 28, 2022
Will Chris Doughty be the next Governor of Massachusetts?
Today Tom is joined by Massachusetts Governor candidate Chris Doughty, to discuss his candidacy and his plans if elected.
* Does he have plans for the MA school system?
* Will State funds be better allocated to help local communities?
* Is he for or against de-funding the police?
* What are his plans for cleaning up the MA judicial system?
* How he plans to get the most from the limited resources and give back to the taxpayers
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Apr 21, 2022
Should Schools Be Able to Dictate Which Holidays They Will Recognize?
Today Tom is talking about the Methuen school committee member that wants to do away with Good Friday. He is also discussing his thoughts on Elon Musk’s proposed takeover of Twitter.
Should Schools be allowed to cancel holidays?
Is Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover an attempt to save our right to Free Speech?
Is our Freedom of Speech under threat?
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Apr 14, 2022
The Valley Patriot Bash Recap
Today Tom is going to give a recap of the Annual Valley Patriot Bash that was held last Friday night and he also has an update on the homeless dinner returning to the Buckley Garage in Lawrence.
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Apr 7, 2022
It’s Time for the Bash!
Today Tom is joined by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care, they are talking about the Valley Patriot Bash which is coming up this Friday night and they are also discussing Lisa’s new program to help immigrants.
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Mar 31, 2022
Was Tom Right About the State of Public Education?
Today Tom is talking about the state of public education in the U.S and how recently a left wing teacher has proven him right. We also have the latest update on the Valley Patriot Bash.
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Mar 25, 2022
Valley Patriot Bash Fundraiser Comedy Night
Welcome All to the Valley Patriot Bash Fundraiser Comedy Night!
Tonight, is designed to raise money for the Scholarships that will be awarded at the Valley Patriot Bash this year. Donation Methods will be displayed on screen along with the pictures of this year’s recipients.
Tonight we are going to hear from some amazing comedians who have generously donated their time for a great cause. We hope you all enjoy the show and we appreciate any and all donations, so please help this great cause.
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Mar 17, 2022
Rewind Episode - Neil Perry Is Back!
Tom is busy out in the field this week so he is sharing a great interview he did last year with Mayor Neil Perry.
Joining Tom today is Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and refereeing the event is Dav-id Consoli. They are talking about the new police chief, covid, the dog park in Methuen, the new click fix App and the upcoming election.
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Mar 10, 2022
Chatting With Dave Abdoo
Today Tom is joined by Former Lawrence City Councilor Dave Abdoo. Together they are going to discuss the surprise announcement tonight by Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena and Tom has the latest BASH update.
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Mar 3, 2022
The Latest from the Methuen VFW
Today Tom is joined by 2 members of the Methuen VFW, Quartermaster Dave O’Neil and President of the auxiliary Corinne Yates. Today they are discussing the Methuen VFW and we also have the latest Valley Patriot bash update.
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Feb 24, 2022
Eunice Zeigler for State Senate
Today Tom is joined by Methuen city councilor Eunice Zeigler, who is running for state senate. Together they discuss Eunice’s plans for the election and what she has on her agenda if elected.
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Feb 17, 2022
The Merrimack Company, Gives Back to the Merrimack Valley
Today Tom is joined by The Valley Patriots Newest Advertiser Ken Michienzi. Ken Michienzi is founder and CEO of The Merrimack Company, a provider of high-quality, eco-friendly and sustainable apparel and accessories perfectly suited for any adventure based out of Lawrence MA.
The Merrimack Company is rooted in three pillars: community, nature, and adventure. Our mission is to constantly improve our communities, act more responsibly towards nature, and to encourage all to live life with an adventurous spirit. That mission distilled is to Stay Adventurous.
The Merrimack Company is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. We take responsibility for the health of our planet by donating 1% of annual sales to environmental nonprofits, including the Clean River Project, supporting conservation efforts for the Merrimack River and creating positive change.
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Feb 10, 2022
Brainwashing Has caused People to Stop Listening Properly
Today Tom is talking about the Valley Patriot Bash and explaining the scholarships, the donors and how to become a donor. He is also talking about the brainwashing that has caused people to hear things in a statement made that were never said and how the outrage and accusation that is then caused by this is unnecessary.
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Feb 3, 2022
Councilor Payano Runs for State Senate
Today Tom is joined by state senate candidate and Lawrence City councilor Pavel Payano. Together they discuss Pavel’s candidacy for stat senate.
Pavel Payano is an At-Large Lawrence City Councilor who deeply believes that a community, committed and united under a common cause, can overcome any obstacle.
He is focused on creating policies that ensure that government is transparent, accessible, and accountable to the people it represents.
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Jan 27, 2022
Why Is Neil Perry Refusing to Plow Roads?
Today Tom is touching on a range of subjects, including the Valley Patriot Bash date, Neil Perrys refusal to plow someone’s road, why we need a hot read head on the supreme court and a preview of the candidates running for office this year.
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Jan 20, 2022
The Valley Patriot Bash 2022 Is On!
Today Tom talks about the Methuen police superior officer’s union losing their arbitration against the city and also this year’s Valley Patriot Bash and what it is all about.
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Jan 13, 2022
Why Are People Following a Government that Is Lying to Us?
Today Tom is talking about the lying government, including the latest from CNN and the CDC in relation to the Covid hospitalization numbers and weather we are being lied to about the actual figures. He also questions why people continue to blindly comply with a government that continually lies to them.
Can CNN be objective when reporting the news?
Are the Covid 19 reports accurate?
How do we trust a government that continually lies to us?
Why aren’t more people questioning authority?
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Jan 6, 2022
Revisiting Last Week - Lawrence and Methuen’s Crime and Opioid Year in Review
Hey All! Last weeks episode was so good that we have decided to re run it today for you to enjoy.
Keeping in tradition with his end of year Anniversary shows Today Tom is joined by Lawrence Police Chief Roy P Vasque and Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara to discuss the crime stats of 2021, to see what has changed in the past year and what are the predictions going forward for 2022.
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Dec 30, 2021
Lawrence and Methuen’s Crime and Opioid Year in Review
Keeping in tradition with his end of year shows Today Tom is joined by Lawrence Police Chief Roy P Vasque and Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara to discuss the crime stats of 2021, to see what has changed in the past year and what are the predictions going forward for 2022.
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Dec 23, 2021
How You Can Help Veterans For Christmas
Today Tom is talking with Donald Jarvis a Community Leader and Veteran Advocate to talk about what people can be doing to help veterans around Christmas time.
Donald Jarvis is a combat veteran. Who is extremely dedicated to serving the community and our veterans. Honorably Discharged from the MA Army National Guard in 2013, and awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Afghanistan. Jarvis is active-leader in his local community and the veteran community. Spending much of his time helping veterans get connected to resources, and benefits they have earned.
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Dec 16, 2021
Methuen’s Misuse of COVID-19 Funds
Today Tom is talking about the misuse of the COVID-19 funds by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and calls to question why he used it to give hazard pay to those who aren’t eligible.
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Dec 9, 2021
What‘s Changed in Lawrence?
Today Tom is joined by former Lawrence mayor Mike Sullivan, together they are talking about how far Lawrence has come since he left office in 2009.
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Dec 2, 2021
The Hypocrisy of the Methuen City Council
Today Tom is talking about Charlie Bakers choice to drop out of the race for governor and the possible ramifications of that choice in relation to the state of Massachusetts. He is also talking about the new variant of covid that is going around and the sensationalist media hype surrounding it, he also touches on an interesting topic from the last Methuen City Council meeting.
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Nov 18, 2021
Why Is Congress Wasting Time On Cartoons?
Today Tom is discussing the murder of the homeless woman in Lawrence that occurred last week, congress wasting three days on a cartoon and the latest Methuen City Council meeting.
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Nov 11, 2021
Chatting With KM Pizza and Grill & AFC Urgent Care
Today Tom is joined by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care and Nathalia Vasquez from KM Pizza and Grill. Nathalia is here to discuss KM’s beautiful food and the great things KM is doing for their local community and their grand opening event this Saturday 11-13-21. Lisa is here to give us the latest information on what’s going on at AFC in relation to the covid vaccine and testing.
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Nov 4, 2021
What Do the Election Numbers Really Mean?
Today Tom is talking about the Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill election results and giving a breakdown of all the numbers.
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Oct 28, 2021
Get Ready to Vote Methuen
Joining Tom today is Methuen At Large for City Council candidate Joyce Campagnone, together they are talking about the upcoming election. Tom breaks down how the voting works and how to use your vote for maximum effect. They also pay tribute to Joyce’s late husband who sadly passed away last month. They also touch on the current issues facing Methuen such as the proposed Marijuana growing and retail facilities.
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Oct 21, 2021
What Is Going On With Lawrence High Schools?
Today Tom is talking about Lawrence High Schools, particularly the Violence in Lawrence High Schools and what is being done about it and he is also talking about the lack of “proper” education being given to the students.
Why are Lawrence High Schools Out of Control?
How is having a rally meant to stop the violence?
Why is there more violence in Lawrence High schools?
Where are the consequences for students with bad behavior?
Are the Leaders of Lawrence Failing?
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Oct 14, 2021
Neil Perry Is Back!
Joining Tom today is Methuen Mayor Neil Perry and refereeing the event is Dav-id Consoli. They are talking about the new police chief, covid, the dog park in Methuen, the new click fix App and the upcoming election.
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Oct 7, 2021
What Is Up With Real Estate In the Valley?
Today Tom is Joined by Matt Mclennan from Century 21 McLennan and Company to discuss real estate in the Merrimack Valley.
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Sep 30, 2021
When Is the Lawrence School System Going to Improve?
Today Tom is joined by Lenin Roa of the Lawrence School Committee Distric C to discuss the abysmal failures of the Lawrence public schools and what he is going to do to help improve the current situation. Tom is also talking about the Methuen City Council Race and the Lawrence Mayoral Race.
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Sep 23, 2021
The Stupidity of Mask Mandates
Today Tom is talking about the Methuen mask mandate, the election results and also the media hype surrounding the Gabby Petito, Missing Person story,
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Sep 16, 2021
Honoring Johanna Rosario Pichardo
Today Tom is joined by Kelly Birchall from International Veterans Care Services, together they are talking about the Johanna Rosario Pichardo funeral. Tom is also going to be talking about the local elections.
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Sep 9, 2021
Where Is This Country Heading?
Today Tom is talking about the Texas abortion law and how the motivation behind it may not be what you’ve been led to believe. Also, with the 9/11 anniversary approaching Tom has some opinions on Afghanistan and the current situation.
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Sep 2, 2021
Talking Methuen with Joyce Campagnone
Today Tom is Joined by Joyce Campagnone, former member and current candidate for the Methuen City Council. They are talking about her campaign, the Methuen Police department and School system and the current Mayors work.
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Aug 26, 2021
Do You Know Haverhill Mayoral Candidate Guy Cooper?
Today Tom is Joined by Guy Cooper, Haverhill Police officer, former marine and current candidate for mayor of Haverhill. Together they talk about the upcoming election, Guy's plans for the future of Haverhill and other pressing issues facing Haverhill.
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Aug 19, 2021
Greater Lawrence Technical School Programs
Today Tom is Joined by Susan Almono, Coordinator of Grants, Workforce Development and Afterschool/Evening CTE Programming and Stephany Infante, Coordinator of Marketing, Community Relations and Fundraising. Together they are discussing the Greater Lawrence Technical School and its available programs.
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Aug 12, 2021
Getting Down and Dirty with Mike Downs
Today Tom is Joined by Methuen City Council Candidate Mike Downs to discuss his candidacy, his plans if elected and multiple other issues facing the Methuen City Council.
Why does there seem to be a lack of professionalism within the Methuen city Council?
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Is the Mayor doing a good job?
Are the Schools getting too much money?
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Aug 5, 2021
Why Doesn’t Anybody Want to Work Right Now?
Today Tom is Joined by David Consoli from Pleasant Valley Landscaping, together they are discussing unemployment insurance, the shortage of workers post covid and also local economy.
Why are local businesses struggling to find employees?
Has the stimulus hurt the economy?
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Jul 29, 2021
What Does the Future Look Like for Lawrence MA?
Today Tom is Joined by Lawrence mayoral candidate Vilma Martinez-Dominguez to discuss the election, crime in Lawrence, the failing Lawrence schools and what is to come for the city of Lawrence MA.
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Jul 22, 2021
Who Will Be The Next Mayor of Lawrence?
Today Tom is Joined by Lawrence mayoral candidate Brian DePena and and one of Brians Advisors Octavien Spanner to discuss the election, to respond to fellow candidate Willie Lantiguas comments on the show two weeks ago.
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Jul 15, 2021
Why Does The Methuen City Council Keep Meddling?
Today Tom is talking about the incompetence and meddling of the Methuen City Council and he also has some things to say about the Brittany Spears lawsuit.
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Jul 8, 2021
What's Up With Methuen Politics?
Today Tom is Joined by Dave Consoli, owner of Pleasant Valley Landscaping, together they are talking about Methuen Politics. Tom is also talking about Facebook and his current incarceration in FB jail. Is Facebook targeting Tom personally? Can Tom and Mayor Perry Repair their relationship? What is going on in Methuen politics at the moment?
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Jul 1, 2021
Willie Lantigua, is He For Real or Just Another Corrupt Politician?
Today Tom is Joined by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care, Lisa is here to give us an update on AFC post covid. Tom is also talking about Charlie Baker doubling down on the Francisco Urena frame Up and also former Lawrence Mayor and current Mayoral candidate Willie Lantigua. Willie recently did an interview on African Diaspora Connects a fellow podcast on the United Podcast Network. It was a great interview however Tom has some questions……………
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Jun 24, 2021
What Can Be Done About Fire and Crime In The Valley?
Today Tom is joined in the studio by Valley Patriot reporter Eric Spagnoli to talk Crime in the Valley. He is also joined by Juan Gonzalez and Wayne Hayes from to talk about Fire Destruction in the Valley. They talk about the programs that are available for those affected by fire destruction and upcoming fundraising events.
Is crime getting worse in the Valley?
What types of crime are on the rise?
What can I do to help the fire relief programs?
Can I donate to the Fire relief Cause?
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Jun 17, 2021
Is CNN really News or ‘Performance Art’?
Today Tom is on a roll with a whole bunch of topics. He gives the latest update on the Francisco Urena story, he shares the shout out he received on social media from a local guy that’s doing good in the Basketball World and he makes an interesting comparison on a news story and its completely opposing headlines (about the same story), one was while Trump was president and one was from when he was no longer president.
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Jun 10, 2021
Haverhill Crime, are things getting better or worse?
This week Tom is joined by soon to be retired Haverhill Police chief Alan DeNaro, a police officer for 40 years Alan has seen a lot in his time, together they are talking about crime in Haverhill, how things have changed and what changes we may be seeing in the future.
Is crime in Haverhill getting worse?
How has policing changed in the past 40 years?
Who will be the next Police Chief?
Are mental health issues making policing harder?
How important is good police training?
Is the BLM Movement as bad as it seems?
Has policing become harder in the social media age?
Was there really a need to encrypt the police radios?
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Jun 3, 2021
The Francisco Urena Story Pt 2
This week Tom is still talking about Francisco Urena, there have been many developments in the last week, he will be joined by Veteran Randy Carter and Veteran John Macdonald to talk about the outrage in the veteran community.
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Jun 3, 2021
The Francisco Urena Story
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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May 20, 2021
Methuen Schools and What’s Going On
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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May 13, 2021
Lawsuits, Bruce Jenner and Bad News Reporting
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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May 6, 2021
What is the Lawrence School System Doing with All it’s Money?
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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Apr 29, 2021
Movies and Politics
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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Apr 22, 2021
What Ever Happened to Free Speech?
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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Apr 15, 2021
Stop Resisting Arrest!
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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Apr 8, 2021
Stand Up and Be Counted!!!
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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Apr 1, 2021
Tom and the We too Movement
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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Mar 25, 2021
Live With Joe Finn
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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Mar 18, 2021
More on Homelessness In the Valley & Immigration
Today Tom follows up on last weeks episode about homelessness in the Valley and he also talks about his views on the current surge at the border.
Is Methuen getting it right? Is Lawrence getting it wrong?
Where can the homeless go in the winter?
Does Mayor Perry really care about helping the homeless?
What is happening at the Days Inn Methuen?
Could a homeless center be the answer?
Is Immigration really focused on fair diversity?
Do immigrants help keep the Democrats in power?
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Mar 11, 2021
Homelessness in the Valley
On the show today Tom is joined by Carrie Weiland who is an advocate for the homeless, together they discuss the homeless situation in the Merrimack Valley area, what is being done to help them and how you can help.
They also chat about ISAIAH 58 a non-for-profit organization working to end homelessness. They help with food, clothing, housing, and other issues of justice. Tom also lets us know what is coming up for the Valley Patriot.
What is the House of Mercy?
What is Isiah 58?
Is the City doing enough for the homeless?
How Can I Help the Homeless?
What Can I Donate?
Isaiah 58 is a tax deductible 501c3 Charitable Organization. https://isaiah58nh.com/
Email: Isaiah58NH@att.net
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Mar 4, 2021
What’s to come for North Andover?
Today Tom is joined by Joe Finn a N Andover Candidate for Selectman, they discuss Joes plans for change if he is elected. Joe’s plan would pause new multi-family building construction for two years to investigate the effects that the proposed construction could have on the town, such as traffic congestion, pollution, school capacity and the loss of open space.
Does N Andover really need another 968+ new building units?
How could this effect the town?
Is North Andover turning into Lawrence?
Will downtown N Andover get revitalized?
Are the people of N Andover being listened to?
Will N Andover get a chance to take a step back and catch its breath?
"It is time for the citizens of North Andover to take action through Town Meeting. I would encourage anyone who wishes to join me in co-sponsoring this article to contact me.”
Contact Joe – Email: jfinn.na2021@gmail.com
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Feb 25, 2021
Methuen Public Records, Covid, Voter Fraud and Kids in Cages…
On today’s show Tom touches on a number of topics, he follows up on his story about The Public Records Request he submitted to the city of Methuen, his feelings on the Covid vaccine rollouts and the Covid relief bill, and potential voter fraud.
How much do the DPW Workers get paid in overtime?
Is Steve Saba’s son getting paid more “overtime” hours than the average DPW?
Diana DiZoglio Vs Charlie Baker
Why is Mayor Perry pissed off?
Who should get the Covid vaccine first?
Are your Covid benefits being hidden from you?
Is there extra money in the Covid Relief Bill for your small business?
Why aren’t the politicians taking care of their own constituents first?
Is voter fraud real?
Was there voter fraud in the Windham Election?
Is President Biden having children put in cages?
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Feb 11, 2021
Is the City of Methuen playing games with public records requests?
Today Tom shares his views on the public records system,
Is the City of Methuen playing games with public records requests?
If city employees’ names and salaries are not part of public records than how did retired police chief Joe Solomon’s salary become public knowledge?
How did Tom Dugan change the public records law and how does the change help anyone making public record requests?
Should the Governor’s office, Mayor’s office, or State Representatives be exempt from public records requests?
Is there overtime abuse happening in the DPW?
What will the next round of public records from Tom Dugan entail?
He is also joined by his new intern Eric Spagnoil, together they chat a little about Erics back story, what he can expect from the journalism world, Erics latest story making the front page of the current issue of the Valley Patriot and is ethical journalism on life support or is there some new blood coming up through the ranks to save it? The Valley Patriot is undergoing…
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Feb 4, 2021
Politicians Behaving Badly
This week, Tom discusses local politicians who are failing their constituents. Methuen City Councilors are attacking the mayor over the Police Chief, politicians lying about caring for the homeless population in their city, and Kirk Minihane vs Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jan 28, 2021
Vaccinating the Merrimack Valley
This week, Tom Duggan sits down with Lisa Williams, AFC Urgent Care Methuen, to talk about the covid-19 vaccination and the current state of testing. Lisa answers questions from Tom about the cost of the vaccine, the side effects of the vaccine, and how effective the vaccine is for the new strain.
To register for your covid test, visit: https://afcurgentcaremethuen.com
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jan 21, 2021
Is white supremacy destroying our country?
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Richard Lawrence, author of "Light, Bright, Damn Near White: Stories and Reflections of a Multi-Racial Black Man's Battles with Racism in America." Tom and Richard discuss the recent racial issues in America, Richard's experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, and what we can do now to solve this issues.
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For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jan 14, 2021
Saving small businesses in the Merrimack Valley
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by the President of the Chamber of Commerce for the Merrimack Valley, Joe Bevilacqua. Tom and Joe discuss how the Chamber of Commerce in the Merrimack Valley is helping small businesses and how future small business owners can get their start in the valley.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jan 7, 2021
Methuen Mayor's Report: January 2021
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry. Tom and Neil discuss the events that enfolded in Washington DC, the Inspector General's report on the Police Superiors contract, the latest involving the city council, and how the city will approach spending in the new year.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Dec 31, 2020
Methuen Police Contract IG Report
Inspector General report came out on the Methuen Police Superior Officers Contract How many members of the City Council may have had a conflict of interest prior to voting on the contract? Did Police Chief Solomon know about the stacking provisions and does it matter? Should the Mayor have known? What is the City Solicitor’s roll in all of this? Why is all the hype surrounding Greg Gallant and Chief Solomon? Why does Chief Solomon have a special provision in his contract? Is the IG report a which hunt? Is Joe Solomon just a scape goat for people who did not do their jobs? Neil Perry will be on the show next week to discuss all of this and more! Also Veronica Antich and Elisbet Dupont from the Tres Latinas Food Truck that travels around supplying food for private events as well as public. They started this business in the pandemic. Had trouble with clearing the title of the truck at the beginning. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For mor…
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Dec 23, 2020
Lawrence Mass won the lottery
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by David Falcone COO Mass State Lottery. Tom and David discuss the lottery headquarters being moved to Lawrence and how that will greatly impact the community.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Dec 10, 2020
Merrimack Valley Real Estate Market Update
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Matt McLennan, from McLennan & Company Real Estate. Tom and Matt discuss how covid and the election is impacting the Real Estate market in the Merrimack Valley. Tom is also joined by Mark Roberge from the band Prospect Hill. Tom and Mark talk about Red 13 Creative and the amazing studio they built in Lawrence.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Dec 3, 2020
Methuen Mayor's Report - December 2020
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry. Tom and Neil discuss the current issues going on in Methuen and how the city is planning on handling ongoing issues such as covid.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Nov 19, 2020
Finding a Clear Path for Veterans
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Jason and Randy from Clear Path for Veterans New England. Tom, Jason, and Randy discuss the challenges helping Vets in the Merrimack Valley.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Nov 12, 2020
We need to let the election process to play out
This week, Tom Duggan discusses the ongoing election process, why we need to let the process continue, how we as a country should accept the results when all is said and done, and why the media continues to lie to you. Tom also brings on Lisa Williams, AFC Urgent Care, to talk about their ongoing fight against covid.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Nov 5, 2020
Methuen Mayor's Report - November
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry. Tom and Neil discuss the recent chaos during city council meetings and some of the issues that matter most to the residents of Methuen.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Oct 29, 2020
Things to know before you VOTE
This week, Tom Duggan discusses some of things voters need to know before they cast their ballots. Tom is also joined by Kane, the newest member of the Valley Patriot team.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Oct 22, 2020
Get to know your Massachusetts State Reps
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Rep Christina Minicucci (14th Essex District), Rep Lenny Mirra (2nd Essex District), and Jeff Dufour (Candidate 18th Essex District). Tom and the Reps discuss the policies that should matter the most to Massachusetts residents.
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Oct 15, 2020
Helping Veterans in need
This week, Tom is joined by Amelia and Michael from Clear Path New England. Tom and his guests discuss the mission of Clear Path NE and how training dogs for vets is saving lives.
Please help this amazing organization and visit clearpathne.org or call 978-384-8813
For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Oct 8, 2020
Fighting Addiction in the Merrimack Valley
This week, Tom is joined by Joel Faretra to talk about some of the fantastic restaurants in the Merrimack Valley. Tom also welcomes Gineanne Ciarletta & Christina Lynn from A Journey of Hope (find them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223497855329839)
Tom and his guests talk about how addiction has impacted their lives, why they decided to start helping others, and what they are doing to help. 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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Oct 1, 2020
Methuen Mayor's Report - October
Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen. Neil reveals his intentions for the upcoming election. Tom and Neil discuss the recent uptick in covid cases in the city, plans for the holiday season in the city, and many more topics that concern the residents of Methuen.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Sep 24, 2020
State Rep Lenny Mirra on what Massachusetts needs to do
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by State Rep Lenny Mirra to talk about his re-election campaign, what is currently at stake in Mass, what needs to get done in the state, and what he hopes to accomplish.
To donate to Lenny Mirra's campaign please go to LennyMirra.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Sep 17, 2020
Providing a clear path for Veterans
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Donna and Jason from Clear Path NE, to talk about their work helping veterans. Please support this wonderful organization by donating some time, money, clothes, or food.
Clearpathne.org
Email: info@clearpathne.org
Call: 978-384-8800
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Sep 10, 2020
Tom sends out a warning to the Methuen Council
This week, Tom Duggan sends a message to the Methuen Council about their practices of petty personal politics. Tom also looks at the latest police shooting and why people need to stop thinking with their emotions instead of their brain.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Sep 3, 2020
Methuen Mayor's Report - September
This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry. Tom and Neil talk about the issues in Methuen that need to be addressed.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Aug 27, 2020
Methuen Schools/Black Riots/Defending the 1st Amendment
Tom Duggan is joined by Joe Silverio, 4 Star Lighting and Electric, and Ryan DiZoglio, Methuen School Committee, to talk about the latest policy for the teachers, the ongoing rights across the country, and why the police should be defending the 1st amendment.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Aug 20, 2020
Antifa vs the Police & Where is Andy Puglisi
Tom Duggan talks about his experience with an Antifa jerk at a Pro Police Rally. Tom also discusses the dumbest questions that the media ask President Trump.
Tom is also joined by Brett Ruhmann to talk about the Andy Puglisi cold case. Tom and Brett look at the evidence that hasn't been told to the public.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Aug 13, 2020
Nick DiZoglio: The Voice of Reason on the Methuen City Council
Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen City Council Member Nick DiZoglio. Tom and Nick discussed everything you need to know about what is going on with the city council, school openings, budget, secret sessions. 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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Aug 10, 2020
Valley Patriot Bash Scholarship Awards
Tom Duggan presents the annual Valley Patriot Bash Scholarship Awards live on the show. Typically this event is held in person but this year, due to covid, we had to present the awards ceremony on the show.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jul 30, 2020
Mayor Perry on budgets, business in Methuen, and the return to school
Tom Duggan is joined Mayor Neil Perry and the owner of Four Star Lighting, Joe Silverio, to discuss the budgetary situation in Methuen, the potential return to schools for kids, and the business impact of covid on Methuen.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jul 23, 2020
Mayor Perry has a bone to pick with city council
Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to discuss the current friction between his office and the city council. Methuen School Board members Jana Zanni Pesce and Ryan DiZolglio are also on the show to chat about the plans for the resumption of school in the fall.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jul 16, 2020
The Current State of Policing in America
Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Police Chief Solomon, North Andover Police Chief Gray, and Lawrence Police Chief Vasque. Tom and the chiefs discuss the current state of policing in their communities and across the country. The chiefs also talk about why we need open lines of communication than ever before, the limits on Police Chiefs to control their stations, and how much training actually occurs for police officers.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jul 9, 2020
Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon
Tom is joined by Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon to discuss the issues that some citizens of Methuen have with his salary and his policing.
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jul 2, 2020
Why is "All Lives Matter" bad?
Tom discusses the hypocrisy he says with the push back to those who believe all lives matter. Tom is also joined by Phil DeCologero, Executive Director Amesbury Chamber of Commerce, to chat about how Amesbury’s businesses have been surviving during the “pandemic.”
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jun 18, 2020
Methuen schools need help
Tom Duggan is joined by Joe Silverio, owner of Four Star Lighting, and Ryan Dizoglio, Methuen school board committee member.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* How has covid impacted Joe’s business?
* Has the current civil unrest had an impact on the business?
* Visit the website at fourstarlighting.net or call 978-631-0036
* Tom discusses the latest news surrounding the Methuen police contract
* Tom and Ryan talk about the financials surrounding Methuen schools
* Why did the town ask for certain pay freezes?
* Tom shares his thoughts on how the police are being treated
* How do you prove incidents are racist in nature?
* What is Ryan doing with SRO’s?
* Has Joe thought about leaving Methuen?
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcas…
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Jun 11, 2020
Tom and Santiago Reyes-Cruz discuss BLM
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Santiago details his families struggle to immigrate legally
* Tom and Santiago discuss glorifying rap culture
* Lawrence is unique because the cops grew up there
* This is not a race issue, it is an education issue
* Playing the race card is the easy way out
* The reverse racism in this country needs to stop
* Instead of blaming the police, let us look hard a public education
* Where are the local leaders on this?
* What would an ideal Lawrence look like for Santiago?
* Does White Privilege actually exist?
* The home is where this change needs to start
* Should we stop talking about race to combat this issue?
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network…
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Jun 4, 2020
Methuen Mayor's Report, June 2020
Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Mayor Perry had a contentious city council meeting
* Mayor Perry doesn’t mind conflict in the meetings
* What is the Mayor’s response to those who attack his integrity?
* Why we need to have conversations about issues?
* Governor Charlie Baker has lost fans during the pandemic
* Residents need to understand how the police department is managed
* Understanding the Mayor’s responsibilities
* How will Methuen handle Phase 2?
* How will Methuen continue to handle covid-19 cases?
* What is on the Mayor’s agenda for the remainder of his term?
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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May 28, 2020
Don’t let the “experts” lie to you anymore!
Tom Duggan welcomes Dave, owner of 2 Guys Smoke Shop, to the show to talk about how the lies from the gov’t and MSM have helped destroy the economy.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom looks at the misinformation from the “experts”
* Tom actually thinks Cuomo said something smart for once
* Tom and Dave discuss how small businesses have been affected
* Will the economy rebound?
* Did President Trump do the right thing shutting down the country for a time?
* How would Obama have dealt with this issue?
* People need to think for themselves and use common sense
* It’s time for you to support your local businesses
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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May 7, 2020
Methuen Mayor Report w/Neil Perry
Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* The Newspaper business is hurting right now, and Tom needs our help
* Mayor Perry using social media to make sure the townsfolk in Methuen are up to date
* Mayor Perry welcomes reasonable disagreements
* Tom and the Mayor disagree but remain friends because of respect
* Lisa and AFC Urgent Care are now offering anti-body testing
* Tom thanks the true heroes of this country, the front-line medical professionals
* Mayor Perry spends most of his day dealing with covid-19 issues
* Mayor Perry details his relationship with the councilmembers
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Apr 30, 2020
It's time to reopen America again!
Tom Duggan welcomes Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care to the show to talk about what AFC Urgent Care is doing to help the citizens. Tom is also very concerned about how certain politicians are handling the covid-19 situation by instilling more fear in the minds of their citizens.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
Tom has updated covid-19 numbers Why we need to reopen the country again Tom is frustrated with governors punishing citizens who are social distancing Lisa and Tom couldn't disagree more Haverhill is handling this situation correctly while surrounding towns are still screwing up Lisa and Tom discuss anti-body testing Lisa is seeing a 25 percent positive testing Tom demands we keep Mayor Neil Perry safe How is AFC Urgent Care prioritizing essential workers? Tom can't help but laugh at the most recent Methuen City Council Meeting
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition…
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Apr 9, 2020
Tom is here to save the children
Tom Duggan welcomes Lisa Williams of AFC Urgent Care back to the show. Tom and Lisa discuss how AFC Urgent Care is handling testing for residents of Methuen and the surrounding communities.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom opens the show with some breaking news about Methuen
* Tom is frustrated with the city council for sitting on their hands
* Tom hails the Methuen police officers for using social media to inform the public
* Tom declares “war”
* North Andover makes a stunning reversal on their voting policies
* Tom shares the latest covid-19 statistics
* Lisa has a bone to pick with Tom about his stance on teachers
* Lisa challenges Tom to save the children
* Lisa details how AFC Urgent Care is handling their abilities to test the public
* Lisa is blown away by how her staff has been handling all their patients
* What are the challenges AFC Urgent Care is facing trying to acquire the PPE?
* Lisa isn’t convinced Massachusetts h…
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Apr 2, 2020
Methuen Mayor Neil Perry on how the city is handling covid-19
Tom Duggan welcomes Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil talks about how Methuen is dealing with the covid-19 pandemic. Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care also joins the show to talk about what AFC Urgent Care is doing to help the citizens.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom and Mayor Perry debate the covid-19 math
* Is the media making this situation worse than it is?
* Tom is one of the most vulnerable to this virus
* What is AFC Urgent Care doing to help with testing?
* How does the curbside screening work?
* What happens when public servants must quarantine?
* How are firefighters, police officers, and ambulance drivers protecting themselves?
* How is Methuen trying to keep citizens safe?
* How do cities continue paying cops & firefighters?
* How is Methuen dealing with citizens who can’t pay local taxes right now?
* How is city hall operating during this issue?
* How will current home-schooling change public educati…
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Mar 12, 2020
Don't believe the coronavirus hysteria!
Tom Duggan has no guest today. However, he’s up to the task of talking about everything crazy that’s going on around town.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* The MSM are playing the PR game over the coronavirus
* The bash will go on, no matter what
* Detailing the misinformation surrounding the coronavirus
* The news media is hurting America by trying to hurt President Trump
* President Trump is doing the right thing by closing the borders during an outbreak
* Which news agencies should you be getting your information about coronavirus?
* Did China intentionally release the coronavirus?
* Tom isn’t worried right now
* Don’t interrupt your life during these times
* The tactics we are being told to do, you should already be doing anyway
* North Andover debate heading our way next week
* North Andover changing the name of “Selectmen” because its apparently sexist
* Why sometimes voting for a politician with opposing views is the…
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Mar 5, 2020
Methuen Mayor Report w/ Neil Perry
Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Mayor Perry guarantees Methuen’s improvement
* Mayor Perry details the struggles in his first eight weeks as Mayor
* Why Tom and Mayor Perry can disagree but stay on the same page
* How the city hired a new treasurer collector
* How toxic disagreement is counterproductive
* How Mayor Perry is tackling gang violence
* Dealing with political adversaries
* Building trust with the citizens of Methuen
* Scholarship fund for Methuen High School students
* Mayor Perry’s reaction to the Methuen Superior Officers podcast
* Methuen indemnification policy
* The ongoing issue with the sober house
* Mayor Perry’s problem with misinformation from media members
* Will Methuen be on the hook for a council member being sued
* How Methuen will spend on structural improvements across the city
* Mayor Perry’s quarterly goals for his administration
All that and m…
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Feb 27, 2020
A Comfort Adviser and a Food Critic
Tom Duggan welcomes Pearson from Climate Design Systems. Joel Faretra, the food critic at The Valley Patriot, joins Tom to review some local restaurants.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom gives some updates on the local news
* What’s the real story about what happened with the sober house in 2018?
* Should the city of Methuen indemnify the city councilors?
* What is Climate Design Systems and what do they do?
* They do both commercial and residential
* Climate Design has just added a plumbing division
* They discuss some of the features of the products they sell
* What kind of warrantee does Climate Design Systems offer?
* Find the website at climatedesignsystems.com
* Tom asks Joel about his transition from private citizen to City Councilor
* What has Joel been pleasantly surprised with?
* They talk about Miller’s Tavern
* Joel gives his views on Bada Bing
* Who has the best wings in the Merrimack Valley?
* Is Royal House of…
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Feb 20, 2020
Methuen Police Superior Officers Association
Tom Duggan welcomes Greg Gallant, Joe Aiello and Jerry Flynn to talk about the controversy surrounding the police contract.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* When was the police contract agreed upon?
* There is a Facebook page for the Methuen Superior Officers
* Did the police go over budget?
* What went on with these emails?
* Are the numbers in The Eagle Tribune accurate?
* What are the real numbers?
* Is it a conflict for the Chief to be involved in the negotiations?
* Was there some kind of sleight of hand?
* What is the Quinn bill?
* Can Tom get any of the guests to give a number?
* Is the Superior Officers Association willing to sit down to discuss the issue?
* What’s going on with Mike Simard?
* What happens in arbitration?
* Is the arbitration binding?
* How much does the average Captain make?
* Where does the money from details come from?
* What would the union be happy with?
* Is it all about the money?
All that an…
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Feb 13, 2020
Drivers Licenses for Illegal Aliens
Tom Duggan has no guest today. However, he’s up to the task of talking about everything crazy that’s going on around town.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom talks about giving drivers licenses to illegal aliens
* What’s going on with Diana Dizoglio?
* Why is Tom in hot water?
* What was Jim Lyon’s role in all of this?
* Why did Tom support Suzanne Bump?
* Who helped Tom get his bill passed?
* Is Massachusetts a communist state?
* What did Tom have to say about Linda Campbell?
* What’s the latest in Methuen?
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Feb 6, 2020
Methuen Mayor’s Monthly Update
Tom Duggan welcomes Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil talks about what’s been going on in the city of Methuen.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom recaps his career in politics
* What is the mayor’s new communication policy?
* How did the old system show favoritism?
* Neil reviews the details of his new communication policy
* Neil addresses the “travel ban”
* What does Mayor Perry think about “The Methuen Onion”?
* What happened at the marijuana meeting?
* What’s the Mayor’s role at city council meetings?
* What’s the latest on the Methuen Police contract?
* What does Mayor Perry think of the article in the Eagle Tribune?
* Neil reviews the Talent Bank Application at cityofmethuen.com
* Neil gives an update on economic development
* The goals for the year have been drafted
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition o…
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Jan 30, 2020
Learning About The Movement Family
Tom Duggan welcomes Michael Gorman from The Movement Family (TMF). Also joining Tom is documentary filmmaker Jonathan Stevens who’s working on a documentary about TMF.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom talks about a parody website in Methuen
* Tom gives an update on a murder solved in Lawrence
* An illegal alien who was supposed to be deported was arrested for dealing fentanyl
* Joel’s Corner will debut on next week’s show with a review of local restaurants
* Michael talks about how he and Jonathan met
* Why did Jonathan decide to make a documentary about TMF?
* The panel discusses possible changes to the site of the TMF dinners
* Jonathan talks about what motivated him to get into film making
* How does Jonathan plan to distribute the film?
* What is Jonathan’s favorite thing he’s worked on?
* What else is Michael doing?
* How did he get started working on TMF?
* How did Michael feel when they were kicked out of the bus st…
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Jan 23, 2020
Talking About Lawrence with Police Chief Roy Vasque
Tom Duggan welcomes Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque to Paying Attention. They discuss what’s going on in the City of Lawrence.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom talks about the Methuen Confidential website
* Neil Perry has instituted a new travel policy in Methuen
* North Andover has an election coming up in March
* How did Roy come to be chief in Lawrence?
* How is Roy’s relationship with the mayor?
* What’s going on with the opioid crisis in Lawrence?
* Does the wide availability of Narcan skew the overdose statistics?
* Tom and Roy talk about homeless services in Lawrence
* Are other communities doing their part for homelessness and addiction?
* The chief believes more communities are starting to get on board
* How is the overall crime rate tracking?
* What are some of the fun parts of the job?
* What does Roy miss about being a street cop?
* What is the story with the Lawrence Police ice cream truck?
* What are the gro…
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Jan 16, 2020
Haverhill Fire Department and News Around the Merrimack Valley
Tom Duggan welcomes Steve Costa from Citizens for Haverhill Fire to talk about issues with the Mayor of Haverhill and funding of the fire department.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* How does Tom feel about evasive politicians?
* Tom covers the first murder in Lawrence for 2020
* Tom talks about some news from Methuen
* Mayor Neil Perry fired the acting director of the DPW
* Everyone should stop trying to figure out who’s behind the anonymous Methuen website
* What happened last night with The Movement Family (TMF) dinner?
* Tom covers another story about an illegal alien committing a crime in Lawrence
* Steve talks about the growth of Haverhill and the lack of investment in the fire department
* The conditions in some of the fire houses is deplorable
* Tom talks to Steve about running for office
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 Pat…
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Jan 9, 2020
January 2020 Update with Methuen Mayor Neil Perry
Tom Duggan welcomes the new mayor of Methuen to Paying Attention. Neil Perry will be doing a monthly Mayor’s update to talk about what is going on in Methuen.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Neil is not part of any team except team Methuen
* Neil is committed to an integrated communication strategy
* The mayor is all about promoting harmony
* What was the inauguration like for Neil?
* Neil is not going to run the city on Facebook
* The city charter designates when the inauguration will take place
* What did Tom like about the inauguration?
* What is the controversy with Neil’s selection for Chief of Staff?
* Neil is accountable for all the people he hires or appoints
* Neil want to do measurable and accountable things in year one
* He’s looking for opportunities to improve processes in city government
* What projects is Neil focused on?
* Neil talks about some of the things he’d like to see on the city website
* Will Neil be…
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Jan 2, 2020
The Opioid Crisis and Recovery
Tom Duggan welcomes Phil Lahey from the Merrimack Valley Prevention & Substance Abuse Project (MVPASAP). Last week, Tom had government officials, so this we his guests give some perspective on the opioid crisis from the private sector. Phil brought along Sandra and Ashley to talk about their experiences.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom talks about breaking news
* How does Tom feel about the ban on menthol cigarettes?
* Do the liberals believe in anything at all
* The Lawrence inauguration is tonight
* Monday night will be the inauguration of the new Methuen Mayor
* New Year’s Eve shooting in Lawrence
* Phil talks about what MVPASAP is all about and how it got started
* Sandra and Ashley share their experiences with recovery
* Phil talks about the gratitude that comes with recovery
* How do you go about repairing relationships?
* How did the MVPASAP scholarship help Sandra and Ashley?
* You can find the website for MVPASAP at mvpasa…
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Dec 26, 2019
Paying Attention to the Opioid Crisis
Tom Duggan welcomes 4 local police chiefs to talk about the opioid crisis. The chiefs participating are Chuck Gray from North Andover, Jim Riter from Boxford, Alan DeNaro from Haverhill and Joe Solomon from Methuen.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* There are fewer reported overdoses, but the number is actually going up but is masked by the use of Narcan
* Can the police send people to treatment?
* How has the opioid crisis affected Boxford?
* What is Chief Riter seeing at the high school level?
* Does Haverhill have to deal more with the gang and distribution problems?
* Haverhill has doubled the amount of Narcan they carry in cruisers
* How are things going in Methuen?
* Is there a correlation between opioid abuse and homelessness?
* What is Chief Gray seeing with the homeless in North Andover?
* Is Boxford having any homeless issues?
* Chief Solomon talks about what Methuen is doing to address the opioid crisis
* Are things improving wi…
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Dec 19, 2019
Parting Thoughts from Joyce Campagnone
Tom Duggan welcomes outgoing Methuen City Councilor Joyce Campagnone to Paying Attention. They cover a lot of the issues affecting Methuen.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* The election is over, so maybe it’s time to move on
* There is nobody who cares more about our veterans than Joyce
* Joyce and Tom talk about her husband’s uncles whose story inspired Private Ryan
* Do term limits make sense when there are not enough candidates?
* Joyce was not part of the police contract approval
* Joyce still believes there will still be some resolution to the police contract
* Which city council members does Joyce believe had prior knowledge?
* Who’s complaining about Neil Perry’s Chief of Staff choice?
* What’s Joyce’s opinion on Mayor Perry’s ability to choose whoever he wants for chief of staff?
* Should the City Council be addressing rumors?
* Who will Joyce miss the most on the council?
* Joyce got the most satisfaction from helpi…
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Dec 12, 2019
Debbie’s Treasure Chest Helping Others
Tom Duggan welcomes Linda Harvey to talk about Debbie’s Treasure Chest. Also joining Tom is Methuen Police Officer Derek Licata talks about the toy drive.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Linda talks about the history of Debbie’s Treasure Chest
* How do they vet the families that they help?
* What kind of donations do they take?
* If you want to give – give locally
* The panel discuss the giving tree
* Derek talks about when he first met Linda
* How did Derek get involved with Debbie’s Treasure Chest?
* How can people help with the toy drive?
* Linda shares a story about 27 families that got displaced
* How do they motivate people to give outside of the holiday season?
* You can find Debbie’s Treasure Chest on Facebook
* How many volunteers do they have?
* Is Linda still lawyering?
* What kind of items does Debbie’s Treasure Chest need?
* Where can people drop off items?
* They really need new and gently used children…
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Dec 5, 2019
Update from Methuen Mayor Elect Neil Perry
Tom Duggan welcomes Neil Perry back to Paying Attention. They cover a variety of topics of great concern in Methuen.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot and Neil discuss:
* Tom and Neil talk about the TMF dinners
* Tom talks about the proud sponsors of the Mayor’s update
* Neil is still at Raytheon through December 19th
* Neil is planning to have a meeting about the current Methuen superior officers’ contract
* Who is going to be Neil’s chief of staff?
* How is the transition process going so far?
* Neil is looking to maximize the use of the Searles Building
* Neil would like to bring other city employees to guest on the podcast
* Neil talks about the transition questionnaires he sent out to all city departments
* Neil compliments Tom on his vocabulary
* Would Tom consider moving to Methuen?
* Neil plans to develop a list of priorities for Methuen
* Neil met with the Mayor of Haverhill and they talked about the tree planting program
* Neil is s…
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Nov 21, 2019
Methuen City Councilor Joel Faretra
Tom Duggan welcomes Joel Faretra to Paying Attention. Tom and Joel discuss the election and what Joel plans to accomplish as a City Councilor.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom will host the opioid summit with the police chiefs on December 26th
* Heroes in Our Midst Volume 2 will be available mid-January
* Tom appears in a new music video by Jenny Teator called Daughter of the Devil
* Tom gives a little preview of the Valley Patriot Annual Bash
* How is Joel preparing for his new role as a City Councilor?
* What is Joel going to do to help manage the budget?
* What does Joel think about a marijuana grow facility in Methuen?
* Has Joel been in touch with the other City Councilors?
* What’s Joel’s view on the police contract?
* Has Joel talked with Neil Perry since the election?
* Joel and Tom share an announcement
* Tom asks Joel for his thoughts on economic development in Methuen
* What can city officials do to make Methuen a des…
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Nov 14, 2019
Methuen School Committee Member Jana Zanni
Tom Duggan welcomes Jana Zanni to Paying Attention. Jana Zanni is an attorney and member of the Methuen School Committee.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Jana is on the Methuen School Committee
* Does Jana think the new school committee should investigate what went on with the superintendent?
* It’s not about whether or not Judy Scannell is a good person
* Jana believes the teachers in Methuen are fantastic
* Tom and Jana talk about class sizes
* Voters and parents need to take more interest in what’s going on in the school system
* Tom and Jana discuss the school system budget
* Should Nick DiZoglio have gone public with the school budget issues?
* Jana has a copy of the audit report and discusses it with Tom
* Does the Methuen School System have a residency problem?
* How does Jana feel about professional development for teachers?
* Tom and Jana talk about discipline in the Methuen schools
* Tom asks Jana if she might ever run fo…
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Nov 7, 2019
Update from the Newly Elected Mayor of Methuen
Tom Duggan welcomes Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil is going to be doing a monthly mayor’s report on Paying Attention.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Neil talks about how it feels to be the mayor elect
* Tom and Neil talk about the results of the Methuen elections
* Neil plans to use his appearances on Paying Attention to communicate what’s going on in Methuen
* Tom and Neil talk about fake news and how it affected the campaign
* Neil has set up some transition meetings next week
* What does Neil plan to start with in January?
* Tom asks Neil about the issue of homelessness
* Neil and Tom talk about the audit and what it means
* What can be done to save the Loop?
* What is Neil’s guilty pleasure?
* Should there be residency checks for the students in Methuen schools?
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.Valle…
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Oct 31, 2019
Final Methuen City Mayoral Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for Mayor of Methuen. This is a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are Neil Perry and Jennifer Kannan.
Election day is Tuesday, November 5th. The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates introduce themselves and give a statement of why you should vote for them
* How do the candidates feel about the proposal to bring a marijuana growing facility to Methuen?
* Also:
* Community Development
* Overall Budget
* School department
* The Sweetheart Inn
* Out of city kids in Methuen schools
* Oversight
* Economic development
* The candidates talk about which candidates they are supp…
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Oct 24, 2019
Final At-Large Methuen City Council Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for At-Large Methuen City Council. There are 3 open seats and 4 candidates. This is a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are Steve Angelo, Jessica Finocchiaro, Dave Beauregard, Nick DiZoglio.
Election day is Tuesday, November 5th. The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates introduce themselves and give a statement of why you should vote for them
* How do the candidates feel about the proposal to bring a marijuana growing facility to Methuen?
* The candidates talk about which candidates they are supporting and who is supporting them
* The candidates ask another candidate a que…
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Oct 17, 2019
Final West District Methuen City Council Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for Central District Methuen City Council. There are 2 open seats and 4 candidates. This is a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are Mike Simard, Allison Saffie, Bill Bryant and Frank Gallo.
Election day is Tuesday, November 5th. The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates introduce themselves and give a statement of why you should vote for them
* How do the candidates feel about bringing a marijuana growing facility to Methuen?
* Do the candidates feel like the decision to borrow $4 million dollars was enough money?
* The debate between the candidate gets a bit more heated…
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Oct 10, 2019
Final 2019 Central District Methuen City Council Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for Central District Methuen City Council. There are 2 open seats and 4 candidates. This is a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are DJ Deeb, Joyce Campagnone and Joel Faretra. Jim McCarty is not present for the debate.
Election day is Tuesday, November 5th. The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates introduce themselves and give a statement of why you should vote for them
* Where do the candidates stand on a marijuana growing facility in Methuen?
* What would the candidates do if there is another union that did the same thing as the police contract?
* The candidates have a h…
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Sep 5, 2019
Part 2 The Candidates for Methuen Mayor Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for the upcoming election for Methuen Mayor. The Preliminary Election will be held on September 17th. This a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structured time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are Neil Perry, Jennifer Kannan, Don Riccio and Dan Shibilia.
This is Part 2 of the debates for candidates running for Mayor Methuen.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* Do the candidates think we need a dog park in Methuen?
* What do the candidates have to say about development and/or overdevelopment in the city?
* How can Methuen bring more businesses into town?
* Should the city hire a grant writer?
* Is there too much residential development in Methuen?
* How do you chan…
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Sep 5, 2019
The Candidates for Methuen Mayor Debate - Part 1
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for the upcoming election for Methuen Mayor. The Preliminary Election will be held on September 17th. This a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structured time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are Neil Perry, Jennifer Kannan, Don Riccio and Dan Shibilia.
This is Part 1 of the debates for candidates running for Mayor Methuen..Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates do a quick introduction of themselves and why they chose to run
* Tom dives right in with the police contract – what do the candidates think about it and how would they resolve it?
* Who is the most responsible for not solving the police contract problem?
* Will the candidates commit that if they…
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Aug 29, 2019
Central District Methuen City Council Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for Central District Methuen City Council. There are 2 open seats and 5 candidates. This a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are:Jordan Normandia, DJ Deeb, Joyce Campagnone and Joel Faretra. Jim McCarty is not present for the debate.
This is the second in a series of debates for candidates running for local office in Methuen.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates do a quick introduction of themselves and why they chose to run
* Tom starts right in with the police contract to get the candidates opinions on it
* Are the too many superior officers in the Methuen police department?
* The candidates have a heate…
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Aug 22, 2019
West End Methuen City Council Candidates Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for West End Methuen City Council. There are 2 open seats and 4 candidates will be chosen in the primary. This a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are: Allison Safie, Mike Simard, Frank Gallo, Bill Bryant and Jeri-An Batal
This is the second in a series of debates for candidates running for local office in Methuen.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates do a quick introduction of themselves and why they chose to run
* What do the candidates have to say about the Sweetheart Inn debacle?
* The next topic is how city contracts have been handled in the past and how the candidates would have handled it
* Is Methu…
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Aug 8, 2019
Methuen City Council At-large Candidates Debate
Tom Duggan is moderating this debate for candidates for Methuen City Council At-large. There are 3 open seats. This a real debate not a forum. The moderator will ask a question or throw out a topic and the candidates will speak to each other. There will be no structure time limit on questions or answers. The moderator will act as referee if any particular candidate is monopolizing time or not getting enough time.
The candidates joining Tom on stage are: Jessica Finocchiaro, D.J. Beauregard, Steve Angelo and Nick Dizoglio.
This is the first in a series of debates for candidates running for local office in Methuen.
Some of the topics covered in the debate:
* The candidates do a quick introduction of themselves and why they chose to run
* What is the “incumbent protection act”?
* Nick Dizoglio talks about why he pulled papers for two different positions and why he decided to pursue the city council position
* What do the candidates have to say about the proposed changes to…
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Jul 11, 2019
Should I Be Using CBD?
Tom Duggan is solo today. Tom welcomes Brian Jakimczyk from Your CBD Store.
Brian and Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Tom details a partial list of the scandals in Methuen in the last couple years
* Tom goes through the list of candidates for Mayor in Methuen
* How many employees in the Methuen public schools are not certified?
* Is brush guy related to Tom?
* Is Joe Biden going to pay off Tom’s student loans?
* Brian owns CBD stores in Reading and North Andover
* They only sell the SunMed brand of products
* Your CBD Store gives free samples of products
* The CBD they sell comes from industrial hemp and have no THC
* Brian lists many medical conditions that CBD has been shown to help
* Consistency is important for CBD products – they are for daily use
* Are there different types of CBD products?
* You need to be sure that you are buying high quality products – they are not all the same
* CBD products are unregulated, so you need to choos…
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Jun 6, 2019
What’s Happening on D-Day?
Tom and Paul hit the national political news. They cover a wide range of topics, from CNN to political parties to abortion.
Paul Murano joins our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot to discuss:
* Does Don Lemon hate America?
* Is it best not to be a member of a political party?
* Paul was vacationing in Virginia Beach
* Is Tom really a Republican?
* Who are the Democrats that Tom likes?
* What does Roe v Wade actually say?
* Does Elizabeth Warren believe anything she’s saying?
* Are Facebook and YouTube out of control with censorship?
* Is MSNBC entertaining?
* Should Donald Trump have gone to Vietnam?
* Is it too early to make predictions for the 2020 Presidential race?
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podc…
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May 9, 2019
Is Tom Under Attack by Snowflakes?
Tom and Paul talk about local news stories. They also move to the national front to offer opinions on stories.
Paul Murano joins our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot to discuss:
* Tom gives a recap of The Valley Patriot 15th Anniversary Bash
* Tom is back after a month off and he’s ready to go
* Are most young people a lost cause?
* Is it OK to publish photos of dying people?
* Wouldn’t it be nice if people thought before speaking?
* Tom loves to get hate mail – please send more
* Order your Valley Patriot T-Shirt
* Why can’t the Democrats see that they’re digging their own graves?
* Is Donald Trump a lying liar who lies?
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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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Mar 7, 2019
Lawtown The Movie Is On Demand
Paul Murano joins our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot to discuss:
* Lawtown the movie trailer gets its Paying Attention debut. The movie is out officially click this link to buy your online copy right now! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lawtown
* Drugs are not just in Lawrence they are coming to your town and possibly next!
* What is Lawrence doing to combat the drug issue? Is it working? What else can be done?
* Has Donald Trump helped with the drug problem in Lawrence?
* Is there a Dominican connection that is funneling drugs into the city?
* How would building Trump’s wall change things if at all?
* Tickets for the Valley Patriot’s 15th anniversary Bash are $35 and on sale now featuring the band Prospect Hill, comedian Johnny Joyce, and Salvatore’s Restaurant is catering. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valley-patriot-15th-anniversary-bash-scholarship-award-night-tickets-54688333277?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-s…
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Feb 7, 2019
Tom, Quianna and Paul Talk About What's Hot in the News
Paul Murano is back to discuss the latest happenings around the country. Quianna covers the local news stories.
Quianna and Paul Murano join our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Quianna covers the news in the Merrimack Valley
* What’s better Taco Bell or Popeyes?
* They talk about the situation with The Movement Family in Lawrence
* Does Mayor Rivera care more about the image of Lawrence or the reality?
* Will Dan Rivera be at The Valley Patriot bash?
* Why does Lawrence need to encrypt their police communications?
* What’s going on in Methuen these days?
* Who’s to blame for the Methuen Police contract?
* Is the Lawrence Eagle Tribune evil?
* The Valley Patriot 15th Anniversary Bash is on April 5th
* How did Trump do with his State of the Union address?
* What’s the situation with the Governor of Virginia?
* Is Paul the Paying Attention abortion correspondent?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away…
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Jan 19, 2019
Understanding the Homeless Crisis in the Merrimack Valley
Tom welcomes two guest to the studio this week. He talks to Carrie Wieland from House of Mercy and from Dave Yasenka Isaiah 58.
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses the issues facing the homeless with his guests:
* What is Isaiah 58?
* Who are the hidden homeless?
* What does House of Mercy do?
* Carrie is a founding board member of Isaiah 58
* House of Mercy has two church services a day
* House of Mercy provides resume assistance and job placement
* The biggest thing they offer is hope
* Tom shares some of his experiences with the homeless
* Most of Isaiah 58’s clients work
* Isaiah 58 is a secular non-profit
* Dave discusses the approach at Isaiah 58
* What are the differences between servicing the homeless in MA and NH
* The only homeless shelter in Lawrence is Day Break
* Dan and Carrie share some people’s stories
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ i…
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Jan 10, 2019
Interview with Uncle Turtleboy
Tom and Quianna welcome Uncle Turtleboy to Paying Attention. They cover some of Turtleboy’s stories as well as the news.
Quianna joins and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Who is Turtleboy?
* Turtleboy’s website can be found at turtleboysports.com
* Do people who lean toward the right get attacked more?
* What’s the difference between boycotts and harassment?
* What is the Turtleboy graveyard?
* What is Uncle Turtleboy’s real name?
* What do Tom and Uncle Turtleboy disagree about?
* Turtle Boy talks about Facebook algorithms
* How do you get stories to Turtleboy?
* His book is available on Amazon
* What’s next for Turtleboy?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more…
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Jan 3, 2019
News from Around the Merrimack Valley
Tom and Quianna talk about local news stories. They cover marijuana in Haverhill, shootings on 495 and more.
Quianna joins and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Quianna covers the news in the Merrimack Valley
* Will Haverhill be the next city with a recreational marijuana facility?
* Tom hates people in general
* Is decriminalization of marijuana a better approach than legalization?
* What’s going on with the shootings on 495
* Why is NFL attendance down?
* What is the priority of the Democratic legislature in New Hampshire?
* Columbia Gas is starting to send bills to their customers
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* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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 P…
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Dec 27, 2018
One Year Anniversary of The Paying Attention Podcast
Today is a special 2-hour anniversary show. Tom talks with Nick DiZoglio of the Methuen School Committee as well as other special guests.
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Blaze girl makes a brief appearance
* The return of the news girl – Quianna is back
* Why did the Methuen city council cut the police budget when the schools overspent?
* Why is the Lawrence police scanner encrypted?
* Is the ACLU useless?
* Is Lawrence becoming a police state?
* Nick DiZoglio from the Methuen School Committee joins to announce that he will be running for reelection
* How did a superintendent without a license end up in charge of Methuen’s schools?
* How did the school budget deficit happen?
* Why should the voters reelect Nick DiZoglio?
* Johnnie Mags from Pit Life BBQ joins Tom
* Tom talks to Craig Dufton from the Success in the 603 podcast
* John Cuddy the veteran writer for The Valley Patriot chats with Tom
* Former producer Mr. Jonathan makes an…
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Dec 20, 2018
Columbia Gas Lawsuits
Tom talks to Attorney Patrick Haines from Napoli Shkolnik about the Columbia Gas explosions.
Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Patrick discusses his background and experience
* They are not taking a class action approach
* Columbia Gas is only reimbursing about 10 cents on the dollar
* Columbia Gas has never said that it’s not their fault
* Why doesn’t Columbia Gas have better safety measures in place?
* How much should Columbia Gas be reimbursing people?
* Columbia has $800M in liability insurance
* What can be done about the sub-standard repairs that Columbia Gas has done?
* Do I have to have been injured or suffered property damage to file a claim?
* Patrick talks about the process to become a client
* If Columbia Gas closes my claim, can I still file a lawsuit?
* Is there something I should prepare before meeting?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you kn…
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Dec 13, 2018
The Homeless in Lawrence, Trump, Border Security and Crime in Lawrence
Tom is solo today. Tom gives an update on The Movement Family dinner for the homeless.
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Tom talks about the problems with the homeless in Lawrence
* Talking about homeless issues doesn’t solve the problems
* Should TMF need to get permits?
* CNN believes that Trump is going to jail
* com has page to support The Valley Patriot in their legal defense
* Is there a possible government shutdown looming?
* Will Mexico pay for the wall?
* Review of 2018 crime stats in Lawrence
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at t…
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Dec 6, 2018
President Bush Is Dead and the Comments Are Predictable
Paul is back in the studio with Tom. There is a lot of stuff going on at the national and local level
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Tom and Paul discuss Bush’s funeral
* According to CNN, was George Bush a hero?
* Was Bush a sexual predator?
* Is there a script the media uses every time someone dies?
* What did Don Lemon have to say about the funeral?
* Did the Clintons ignore Donald Trump?
* Was Obama born in the United States?
* Why do the police need access to social media accounts for firearms licensing?
* Should last call be eliminated at bars?
* There are lots of lawsuits over the Columbia Gas explosions
* Why are they rioting in France?
* Should the Methuen city council get a raise?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to he…
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Nov 29, 2018
Dan Rivera Throws Homeless Out into the Cold
Tom welcomes Michael Gorman from The Movement Family discusses the situation with the homeless in Lawrence. They talk about how Mayor Rivera shut down the dinner and prohibited the homeless from sleeping at the bus station.
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot covers the following:
* Mike talks about The Movement Family and the TMF Family dinner
* It’s about much more than dinner
* Why did Dan Rivera shut down the family dinner?
* The homeless are no longer allowed to sleep at the bus station
* TMF always leaves the area cleaner than they found it
* Mayor Rivera didn’t issue a statement until the Boston media got involved
* Over 20 people have entered detox as a result of the family dinner
* Is there an alternative site for the family dinners?
* A lot of people in the community are reaching out to help
* TMF has over 400 members
* Where are the homeless going to go now?
* Michael talks about Christmas on the streets
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transpl…
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Nov 15, 2018
Breaking News on Columbia Gas and Jim Acosta Behaving Badly
Tom is solo this week and believe it or not, he has a lot on his mind. Tom has his heat back, but not all is forgiven.
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* What’s going on with Columbia gas?
* Why can’t Columbia gas stop nickel and diming people?
* What hateful thing did a woman find in her basement?
* Is there no supervision of the sub-contractors?
* There’s no comfort in the Merrimack Valley
* Should Jim Acosta be giving his opinion?
* Does Jim Acosta want to be the story?
* Is Trump violating the first amendment by banning Jim Acosta?
* Rich talks about what’s going on with the nightclubs in Lawrence
* What’ the solution to the nightclub problems in Lawrence?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Payin…
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Nov 8, 2018
What Do the Election Results Really Mean?
Tom welcomes Alex Talcott, business and finance instructor at the University of New Hampshire. They review the election results and much more.
Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot and Alex Talcott discuss:
* How did Tom and Alex meet?
* Is Tom the mayor of the Merrimack Valley?
* What were the results of the New Hampshire races?
* What’s Tom’s issue with Kelly Ayotte?
* Is Jim Acosta the worst reporter ever?
* How did Democrats and Republicans approach the election differently?
* Is the media all scripted?
* What do the results of the election mean to me?
* Alex teaches business classed at 3 different campuses
* Alex offers financial services at Seacoast Financial Planning
* What happened with Jeff Sessions and why are the Democrats shocked?
* Was Jeff Sessions a great Attorney General?
* Who should replace Sessions?
* What do the election results mean for policy going forward?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from…
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Nov 1, 2018
It’s Been an Action-Packed News Week
Paul is back, and he and Tom have a lot to talk about. They cover a lot of ground including the World Series and CNN sucks.
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Who won the World Series?
* Are sports like tribal warfare?
* Is Don Lemon a racist?
* Does chanting CNN Sucks cause violence?
* Tom does his Don Lemon impression
* Is this the worst thing Trump has ever done?
* What happened to the Russia hysteria?
* Is Tom addicted to CNN?
* How is Tom voting on the Massachusetts ballot questions?
* How do you answer the question, “How do I look in this dress?”
* What does the 14th Amendment mean for birthright citizenship?
* Is the real problem chain migration?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that a…
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Oct 25, 2018
Tom Duggan Talks to the Candidates for Fifteenth Essex District Representative
Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes Linda Campbell and Anand Gonsalves candidates for Fifteenth Essex District Representative to discuss the campaign issues. They cover a variety of topics:
* What is Linda’s view on sanctuary cities?
* What is Linda’s view on transportation infrastructure?
* Should civics be taught in our schools?
* What’s going on with the public records bill?
* Does Linda support a line item veto?
* What can be done about the opioid crisis?
* Anand believes it is time for a change?
* Anand’s background is in software engineering
* Anand is against sanctuary cities
* Why did it take 13 years for the rail trail to happen?
* Anand believes SNAP benefits need to be reviewed?
* Anand is running as an independent
* Anand is pro 2nd amendment
* Are the politicians in Methuen capable of working together?
* Anand’s top priorities are education and elderly services
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a y…
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Oct 18, 2018
Tom Duggan Moderates a Debate Between Governor’s Council Candidates
The topics of this episode include:
* What is the Governor’s Council and what does it do?
* Rich Baker is the Republican candidate
* Eileen Duff is the incumbent Democratic candidate
* Marc Mercier is the Libertarian candidate
* The candidates discuss their qualifications
* The candidates share their view on whether the constitution is a living document
* What is the role of the Governor’s Council in appointments to the parole board?
* How can bad judges be removed?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the Unite…
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Oct 11, 2018
What Will Tom Duggan Say Today?
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* What happens if 30 police officers are laid off in Methuen?
* What happens when you speak the truth?
* Janet Aldridge videotapes all the hearings no one normally attends
* Why is the state house not subject to the public record law?
* How to donate to the cause -got to comfilmmedia.myevent.com
* Dave Garofalo talks about Studio 21 Podcast Café’s anniversary
* What is unitedpodcastnetwork.tv?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast C…
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Oct 4, 2018
The Continuing Saga in Methuen and the FBI Report on Kavanaugh
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Was Paul late?
* Why does Paul sing Elton John songs?
* Is Methuen cutting police funding for community events?
* Is the city council trying to make the mayor look bad?
* Is it a battle of incompetents in Methuen?
* What is Steve Saba trying to accomplish?
* Why is Tom siding with Jim Jajuga?
* How important is the Santa parade?
* What are the results of the FBI report?
* Should Christine Blasey Ford be charged with perjury?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded…
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Sep 27, 2018
Colombia Gas Disaster and the Kavanaugh Charade
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* What caused the Colombia Gas explosions?
* The weather is turning colder and people don’t have gas in their homes
* What are the effects on businesses in the Merrimack Valley
* Why are there no fail safes in the gas lines?
* Is UMass Lowell covering up rapes?
* What’s the story with Brett Kavanaugh?
* Are the hearings a charade?
* Are the Democrats behind the attempt to derail Kavanaugh?
* Should we deny people jobs for something they may have done in high school?
* Tom talks about the book “Light, Bright and Damn Near White”
* Should Trump withdraw the nomination?
* What about men who are falsely accused?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that and much mo…
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Sep 20, 2018
Conflagration in the Merrimack Valley and Crime in Haverhill
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes Alan DeNaro Chief of Police in Haverhill, MA. They discuss a variety of topics:
* Tom reviews the gas explosions in Lawrence, North Andover and Methuen
* Chief DeNaro talks about the incredible response to the crisis
* Is there any merit to accusations against Brett Kavanaugh?
* What should be considered in the hiring process for public safety employees?
* Are police becoming social workers?
* What do the overdose numbers look like in Haverhill?
* What is Haverhill doing about the drug dealers?
* Why is Haverhill PD encrypting communications?
* Will Haverhill become a sanctuary city?
* Has the mold situation at the police station been resolved?
* Is our culture going back to a 9/10 mentality?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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Sep 13, 2018
Suzanne Bump, Woe in Methuen and Comedy at Salvatore’s
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* What’s Suzanne Bump up to?
* Why do dead people need driver’s licenses?
* Are the voters in Methuen responsible for the current woes?
* Dave Russo at Salvatore’s on September 21st
* Our host Tom will be the M.C.
* Meanwhile, in Methuen things go from bad to worse
* Should Methuen search for a new superintendent
* Are they going to “Anita Hill” Brett Kavanaugh?
* Is the Trump hurricane heading our way?
* Is climate change real?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast…
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Sep 6, 2018
Election Results, Racism and the Kavanaugh Hearings
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* What happened with the local elections?
* What’s going on with the Kavanaugh hearings?
* Are the Democrats shifting toward socialism?
* Are only white people racist?
* Wil Roe v Wade be overturned?
* Is the United States a Democracy?
* Can the media be accurate but wrong?
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Aug 30, 2018
Analysis of the Upcoming Elections in The Merrimack Valley
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes Gary Mannion from to discuss:
* Do you need a license to be a school Superintendent?
* What criteria should be used to take away public employees’ pensions?
* Who will be state representative in Lawrence?
* What will the election turnout be for next election?
* Campaigning in a foreign country
* Lineup for State Representative races
* Will North Andover have a lower turnout?
* Gary Mannion is on the school committee for The Greater Lawrence Technical School
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podc…
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Aug 23, 2018
Truth, Justice and the American Way
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* How’s the lawsuit against Tom Going?
* What is the truth about Catholic priests in the news?
* Is there a scandal of silence in the Catholic church?
* Has the church been infiltrated?
* Does the Manafort trial have anything to do with Russia?
* How scummy is this Cohen guy?
* Why did Omarosa take the White House position?
* Is good news for Lawrence bad news for Haverhill?
* Can anything be done about misleading political flyers?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is rec…
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Aug 16, 2018
Celebrity Death and Fear & Loathing in Methuen
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Tom and Paul talk about Paul’s radio show Beneath the Surface
* Discussion about news reporting of Aretha Franklin’s death
* Should we feel sad when celebrities die?
* Is Don Lemon too sensitive?
* Are there more shootings in Lawrence?
* Why should Methuen police make cuts if the School Department is over budget?
* What is going on at our public schools?
* Is Donald Trump speaking in code?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast…
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Aug 9, 2018
What is Going on in Methuen?
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes Methuen School Committee member Jana DiNatale discuss:
* Jana shares her background with the listeners
* Are the priorities of the city government aligned with the citizens’ priorities?
* Why was there overspending in the schools last year?
* Is there such a thing as an unfunded mandate?
* Does party affiliation make less of a difference in local politics?
* Was the school budget deficit conveyed properly?
* Are there too many administrators?
* Is there a lack of transparency?
* Is the curriculum preparing students for the real world?
* Methuen United Facebook page to further Methuen’s goals
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information,…
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Aug 2, 2018
The Absurdity of the Media
Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses:
* Sarah Sanders address whether CNN Sucks
* Is freedom of speech dangerous?
* Federal journalist protection act
* Turmoil in Methuen continues
* The recall election process
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Jul 26, 2018
The Movement Family Helping the Homeless
Host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes Michael Gorman from The Movement Family (TMF):
* The Movement Family (TMF) started in 2011
* It started as a support group for young adults
* TMF members are very diverse
* The focus is on homelessness, addiction and prostitution
* TMF is not just another soup kitchen – resources table, board games, prayer table
* The goal is to get people off the streets
* The Movement Family does Christmas on the Streets
* People can reach The Movement Family on Facebook
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podca…
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Jul 19, 2018
Who’s the Real Traitor?
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* They discuss Tom’s column in The Valley Patriot about immigration
* Also, a great editorial called The Rule of Corruption
* Does MA have a fake conflict of interest law?
* Should Trump’s translator testify before congress?
* Is it all about power and money?
* Are people hearing different things?
* Are intelligence agencies monitoring everyone?
* Is Trump’s behavior treasonous?
* Will CNN commit an act of journalism?
* Is Mark Zuckerberg the dumbest human being every born?
* Is hate speech made up?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+. If you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the…
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Jul 12, 2018
Methuen, Stormy Daniels, Aliens, CNN and The Supreme Court
This week, our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot is joined by Mr. Jonathan and they discuss:
* Debauchery in Methuen?
* Who is responsible for the police contract in Methuen?
* Is it a good idea for Methuen to borrow $10 million?
* Stormy Daniels got arrested in Ohio for touching patrons. Is it a conspiracy?
* Should people turn in illegal aliens?
* What are the other podcasts at Studio 21?
* Should CNN be lobbying Facebook to shut down Alex Jones’ Infowars?
* Does CNN only report on one story?
* Will Trump’s Supreme Court nominee be confirmed?
* Should cigars have warning labels?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. She Comes on live and tells her story. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at KimKidney1960@gmail.com
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest e…
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Jul 5, 2018
The Perils of Automatic Voter Registration
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Massachusetts house passed legislation to create automatic voter registration
* What is the motive to register more voters?
* Automatic registration will lead to fraud
* Voter ID is a real issue
* Motor voter law
* Is marital infidelity a big news story?
* Why is this still news?
* Tom and Paul discuss the Pope Francis
* Is it a bad sign when CNN cheers the pope?
* Does the pope advocate for allowing all immigrants into the U.S.?
* Is Catholicism liberal or conservative?
* Should the Catholic Church be weighing in on political issues?
* Is the news taking what Pope Francis says out of context?
* Lenny Clarke in Lawrence on July 27th at Salvatore’s
* Tom talks about a voice mail he received about his “potty mouth”
* He initially took the input negatively, but spent a lot of time thinking about it
* Should the language be tailored to t…
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Jun 28, 2018
Supreme Court vs Roe V Wade
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Methuen Budget still has not passed even though the elected officials have had since January
* 50 pink slips handed out to teachers
* Police budget in the hot seat as a result
* Is the rule of necessity really the rule of corruption?
* Liberal Judge Anthony Kennedy is retiring
* Will the next judge attempt to legislate from the bench?
* Will the next judge make judgements based solely on the text of the Constitution?
* Is the Constitution a living breathing document?
* Is Roe v Wade an example of bad law?
* Is abortion a constitutional right?
* Is the debate an attack on men?
* Aren’t men and women are supposed to be the same?
* What are liberties and how do they play into natural law?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. She Comes on live and tells her story. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if yo…
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Jun 21, 2018
Methuen’s Got Wood
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program is out this week and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot sits down with Looped in Live’s Tim Wood who also owns the Methuen Loop Weekly News Paper:
* Who is Tim Wood and what is Looped in Live?
* Great on the youth sports
* Covers all things Methuen
* The paper is one year old
* Methuen is going through a tough financial situation Tim Weighs in
* Is Methuen suffering from corruption across the board?
* What is happening with the Methuen police contract? Is it bankrupting the city?
* When will the Methuen Budget get voted on and possibly passed?
* Should the Inspector General get involved?
* Should the city switch from a Mayor to a Town Manager system of government?
* What has happened to Journalistic Integrity?
* Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. She Comes on live and tells her story. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate…
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Jun 14, 2018
Robert De Nero and Sex at Work
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Shocking number of people having sex at work. Survey says the number is 14% and 1 in 5 has been caught. 44% of people have had an office romance. 60% of work romances end inside of 12 months
* How does this relate to the #MeToo “movement?”
* How does birth control play into it all?
* Andover High School is pulling its year book because a senior used a quote that is generally attributed to the Nazi movement
* Robert De Nero saying “F**k Trump”
* Why would someone alienate half of the country?
* Why have people become so hostile to people who do not agree with them?
* Why are people so freaked out by pictures of dead people on social media
Maddie Ryan is not in this week, so Tom rolled the news segment into the show’s discussion.
All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest e…
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Jun 7, 2018
People Suck: Clinton, Barr, Bee, Reid, #MeToo
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Radio Program and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* Bill Clinton appears to have lost his Teflon coating and is finally under investigation
* Why was Roseanne Barr made an example of and Samantha Bee and Joy Reid still have their jobs?
* The N word is used by black and Hispanic people interchangeably as a term of endearment and culture…Why is it not off limits for ALL races?
* Is the #MeToo movement setting the tone for women that they need the government to intervein on their behalf? Are women not able to protect themselves? Are they equal to men or not?
* Miss America is no longer a pagent it is a competition that will evaluate brains as well as beauty…What happened?
Maddie Ryan does the news and the topics are:
* The Body of drowned man found in a lake in Lawrence after multi day search
* Geoff Diehl running for State Senate against Elizabeth Warren
* Man Executed in Lawrence with 6 bullet wounds in the…
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May 31, 2018
Racism, Roseanne Barr, and Lawrence Chief Roy Vasque
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Podcast is out this week. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot sits down with Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque to discuss:
* Born and raised in Lawrence
* 25 years on LPD
* Has implemented many procedures to help actively lower crime in Lawrence
* Implemented an officer dedicated to business relationships
* Working toward getting police dogs for the city
* Works hand in hand with the State Police
* Over all crime down 31% year over year in the first 6 months
* Plate reader technology is a new tool the Lawrence is using
* Is it storing the plates read during that shift and being added to a data base?
* Some bugs in the system that the police are working through
* There is a program to help officers deal with the often-violent situations they deal with every day
* Freedom of the press vs the sanctity of the case the officers are trying to build
* Using social media to keep the public up to date in close to real time…
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May 24, 2018
Opioids, Fake News, and the Death Penalty
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Podcast and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* What happens to people who become destitute that live in surrounding towns? They go to Lawrence. Other towns do not appear to be spending money to create a safety net for people in their own community. They let it land squarely on the back of the Lawrence programs like the Day Break Shelter.
* Should the government be supplying more homeless with housing and detox centers on the tax payer’s dime or should this ALL be privatized?
* The death penalty does then end justify the means?
Maddie Ryan is away this week, so Tom does the news with Paul’s commentary and the topics are:
* Tom Duggan is involved in a new project and its “Lawtown” the movie due out soon
* The destruction of tent city in Lawrence Mass after the inhabitance were forced to sell drugs or commit prostitution to be allowed to sleep there. The whole area has now been bulldozed as part of the cleanup.…
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May 17, 2018
Does CNN Hate Donald Trump and America?
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Podcast and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss:
* The North Korean situation
* Trump’s Meeting with North Korea possibly being pushed off
* Does CNN hate Donald Trump?
* What is the difference between acting on your feelings vs using your intellect to interact with the world
* What is the moral obligation of a reporter witnessing a crime?
* Should the reporter intervein?
* Should the reporter report the crime?
* Does the crime matter in the reporter’s response?
* Someone is trying to get Tom Duggan killed. Why? How does he stay safe?
Maddi Ryan has the news including:
* Tom’s latest viral video of “Bottle Lady” at over 155,000 views
* “Yanny vs Laurel” what do you hear?
* Roy Vasque becomes the newest appointee as police chief in Lawrence
* 45% crime reduction in Lawrence
* State Senator Jamie Eldridge introduces a bill to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state. What will this mean for his…
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May 10, 2018
Crime Reduction: Laws vs Law Enforcement
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Podcast is out sick this week so our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot brings in the big guns in Maddi Ryan. Topics are all over the place and include: How long should someone stay in prison for a life sentence? Tom’s sharing of a video of a live shooting and what made this one unique. Has violent crime gone down in Lawrence, Ma nearly 45% because of laws or law enforcement? What does the Valley Patriot and The Paying Attention Podcast do to keep law enforcement safe that almost none of the other news programs do? Iran bombed Israel and Israel has retaliated. Tom shares his thoughts on Trump pulling out of the Iranian Nuclear Deal? Are we heading toward another holocaust? 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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted o…
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May 3, 2018
Why Paul Is Wrong About Love
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Podcast and our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discuss relationships. Does marriage change a person for the better? What is the trick to breaking up and remaining friendly or at least civil? The Greeks interpret love in three forms Eros, Philia, and Agape. Paul believes that a relationship must transition through all three to be healthy and Tom is not sure what to do with this information. Why get your heart involved with someone who isn’t ready to go as deep into the relationship with you? 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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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Apr 26, 2018
Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger is Paying Attention
Paul Murano of the Beneath the Surface Podcast is off again this week so Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot is flying solo with Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger and discusses the opioid epidemic. Prevention, intervention, and treatment/rehab are the three phases he believes that needs to be accomplished to curb this epidemic. He lays out several of his strategies for achieving success in stemming off this issue. Substance abuse does not discriminate and is so wide spread that nearly everyone is affected directly or indirectly by the opioid crisis. From detox facilities to mental health support the sheriff’s department is going well beyond just typical sheriff’s work of years past. 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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Networ…
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Apr 19, 2018
State Senate Candidate Joe Espinola Is Paying Attention
Paul Murano of the Beneath The Surface Podcast is off this week so Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot is flying solo with Joe Espinola to discuss his campaign for State Senate. Joe believes that the difference between a Democrat and a Republican is a conversation. Also homeless veteran Ricker White, Tom’s white whale of homeless veterans, has been found and has been helped by Veterans North East who believes, like we do, that there should be no such thing as a homeless veteran. 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. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.