The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, January 5, 2013

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Today Tom spoke with former Lawrence City Councilor Mike Sweeney about the death of Heather Sapienza, the wife of fired DPW worker Tom Sapienza. Tom asked the city of Lawrence MA Mayor Willie Lantigua for time off without pay to care for his wife and was fired. The Student at Methuen High School who planned a Columbine like shooting at the school, was ordered held for an additional ten days while the DA Jon Blodgett dropped the most serious charge of Terrorism threats. Tom also had on Tom Weaver and Ralph Zazula in the second hour about North Andover's new grading system (Everyone gets a trophy) and the state of the American news media, national politics and MORE!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, September 15, 2012

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It was all Lawrence all day as Tom talked about the indictments of Lenny Degnan and Melix Bonilla, two of Mayor Lantigua's top henchman. A two hour rant on the shenanigans of Lantigua, and a history on the greatest fraud perpetrated on the public: the phantom $24.5 million deficit. Dr. Casey McNeil dropped in at the end of the show.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, September 1, 2012

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Today Tom Duggan talked about the 1st Essex Senate Debate between Bill Manzi, Tim Coco and Kathleen O'Connor Ives, the recent Verizon outage in The Merrimack Valley, a call from Methuen Attorney Bob LeBlac to talk about the Eagle Tribune, Bill Manzi and John Golnik. In the second hour Bill Manzi called in to talk about his candidacy and talked about voter ID, charter schools, penalties for officials who refuse to comply with FOIA requests, jobs and small business

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, August 25, 2012

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Today Tom Duggan interviewed Jen Cooper of the Lawrence School Committee who resigned this week and moved out of Lawrence saying that the Lawrence Public Schools because of the shenanigans of the State Department of Education and Receiver Riley. 

Tom also played debate clips from the State Senate debate this week sponsored by the Valley Patriot and WCAP radio between Democrat candidates Tim Coco, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Bill Manzi. The Freedom of Information Law and how Lawrence continues to violate it with impunity, as state officials close to Mayor Lantigua do absolutely nothing to hold him accountable for turning over public documents. Another issue discussed is the 209A restraining order laws as each candidate vowed to fight for men's rights not to be deemed criminals for the rest of their lives because of a restraining order. FASCINATING STUFF. 

We also discussed briefly the 3rd Congressional debate between Tom Weaver and John Golnik and a LOT MORE!!!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, August 18, 2012

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Today Tom Duggan talked about The continued yellw journalism of the Eagle Tribune and their personal attacks (this time) on Methuen Mayor Zanni's wife. Tom also talked about Congressman Niki Tsongas' findraising letter claiming Republicans hate women. Congressman John Tierney called in to talk about his campaign for reelection, social security, Paul Ryan and Richard Tisei. Candidate Don Bumiller (Governor's Council) and Candidate Tim Coco for Senate also came in to discuss their campaigns. LIVELY SHOW!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, August 11, 2012

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Busy show today as Tom and Paul talk about why the news media lies about Nazi Jared Laugher by calling him "right wing" when the fact is that Nazi's are left wing. GUESTS: The Valley Patriot's PuppyGirl Kate Whitney called in to talk about her fundraiser for One Tail at a Time dog rescue. Up With People came in to talk about their upcoming show, State Senate Candidate Kathleen O'connor Ives came into the studio to talk about why she should replace Steve Baddour in the Senate and a surprise call in by Congressman John Tierney to talk about how his opponent Richard Tisei is "on board with the Paul Ryan budget".

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, March 24, 2012

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The WCAP - Valley Patriot North Andover Town Moderator Debate between Mark DiSalvo, Ramsey Bahrawy, and Frank MacMillan.

Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy participated by phone during the first half of the debate, unfortunately we lost the phone connection and though we tried to contact him were unable to get him back. Please consider how he would have answered some of these issues differently from the other candidates had he been able to stay with us for the second half of the debate. We apologize for whatever mixup happend and as that you keep in mind Mr Ramsey's candidacy as you listen to the other candidates in the second half of the debate.

Candidates DiSalvo and MacMillan discussed the role of the town moderator, the role of partisan politics in local elections and the difference in how they would govern in the second part of this debate.

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The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, March 17, 2012

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The Paying Attention radio program with Tom Duggan on 980AM in Lowell Massachusetts. Today Tom and Paul held their annual St. Patrick's Day Show, in the studio today, North Andover Selectman Bill Gordon called in to talk about his candidacy for reelection to the board. Christine Morabito, president of the Greater Boston Tea Party called in to talk about the April 15, 2012 Tea Party Rally in Worcester.
Tom introduced his daughter for the first time and talked about finding each other after 18 years of not knowing he had a child, how they found each other and a hopeful story for kids thinking about trying to find their real parents. Tom and Paul also talked about the corruption probe in Lawrence of the William Lantigua administration, the Lawrence School Department and the state appointed receiver refuses to hand over public documents pertaining to his expenditures of public dollars. Irish music, live music, Irish jokes. and SO MUCH MORE!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, March 3, 2012

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Today Tom's Guest co-host was THE Rob Eno from www.redmassgroup.com
Tom, Pennie, and Rob discuss the Valley Patriot's 100th Edition BASH 
They interviewed Chris Sheldon a candidate for Congress, Frank MacMillan candidate for North Andover Moderator called in. Republican presidential politics, Andrew Breitbart and so much more!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, February 25, 2012

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Today Tom and Paul talked about State Rep. Paul Adams and played an interview with him where he says calls out the Eagle Tribune and particularly reporter Keith Eddings for unfair and biased reporting. Congressional candidate Tom Weaver joined us in the studio tot talk about his run to defeat Congressman Niki Tsongas. (Gas prices, taxes, the constitution). An Interview with Elizabeth Warren, candidate for US Senate (The border, Scott Brown, terrorism, Israel, Wall Street, working families, etc). Breaking news: The Last three chemists at the Lawrence Water treatment plant area all being treated for cancer. Audio from State Rep. candidate Karin Rhoton's fundraiser. and so much more.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, February 18, 2012

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Today Tom and Paul talked to North Andover School Committeeman Karin Rhoton who is running for State Rep against Dave Torissi, Rob Eno from Red Mass Group joined us in the studio with Alex Veras candidate for State Committeeman. Topics: Frank Cousins, Willie Lantigua, Lawrence, Contraception and the Obama Health Care plan, and so much more!!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, February 11, 2012

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Today Tom and Paul talked about the 100th edition of the The Valley Patriot, The Tea Party The Chelmsford Republican Town Committee's Lincoln Reagan Dinner, Sheila Mullins sat in with Tom and Paul, she is a candidate for Republican State Committeeman and talked a lot about the state republican party. Christine Morabito called in from CPAC in Washington DC. Methuen City Councilors Jamie Atkinson and Tom Ciulla called in and so much more! 

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, February 4, 2012

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Today Tom and our resident communist Tennis Lilly (Co-host Paul Murano took the week off) talked about media bias and the yellow journalism behind the gotcha interview with New Gingrich's ex-wife by CBS. Megan from DTS Sports called in to talk about the New Valley Patriot, women's softball team in Groveland. Methuen Superintendent Scannel becomes the latest victim of gotcha journalism by the Eagle Tribune when her daughter held a party in her home while she was on vacation. The Trib decided this was a front page story. Lawrence Mayor Willie Lantigua moves to fire police officer Daron Fraser. The New receiver for the Lawrence Public Schools refuses to turn over documents on how he is spending state money to run the schools. State Overseer Bob Nunes has no clue what he is doing running the city's finances. A call from Mr. Maali, Mark Gray and Patch. Dan Dubrule calls from Ashburnham to talk about our expansion in the Gardner area. and SO MUCH MORE!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, December 31, 2011

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Outgoing Methuen Mayor Bill Manzi on his LAST day as mayor came in to talk about his time as an elected official. Audio clips from previous shows and a discussion about his accomplishments. Manzi filled in for Paul Murano as Tom Duggan's co-host.

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Outgoing Greater Boston Tea Party President Christen Varley called in to talk about her reign as head of the tea party and Bill Manzi and Tom Duggan finished their discussion of Manzi's 12 years as an elected official in Methuen. 

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, November 26, 201

DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO Hour 1: In the first hour of the show Tom and Paul talked about North Andover Superintendent Hottel tries to charge The Valley Patriot $7,099 for a freedom of information request, The Lawrence School system is being taken over by the State, newly elected School Committeeman Jen Cooper called in as well as Mr. Maali, newly elected City Councilor Tom Ciulla also called in.

DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO Hour 2 In the second hour we played clips of Newt Gingrich and discussed his comprehensive immigration plan. We played clips of Tom's interview with Newt a few weeks ago on the topic as well as playing clips of Michele Bachman and Mitt Romney AGREEING with Newts positions in prior public statements. We wrapped up the show by revisiting the Superintendet Hottel issue of trying to charge the Valley Patriot more than $7,000 for a Freedom of Information Request.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, November 12, 201

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Our second show after a one year hiatus, Tom Duggan and Paul Murano (joined by producer Todd) covered Topics from Lawrence, New Hampshire, Methuen, Lowell, North Andover and other areas. Calling into the show today were former Lt. Governor Candidate Richard Tisei who gave us the exclusive that he is announcing next Tuesday his candidacy for Congress in the 6th district against John Tierney.

Also calling in were Tracy Watson, member of the Board of Selectmen in North Andover to talk about how Superintendent Hottel sent out notices home with students this week which advocated certain proposals before Town Meeting on the 15th, namely the proposed meals tax.

Also calling in were Sean Fountain the newly elected West District from Methuen, School Committeeman-elect Jen Cooper, Mr. Maali, Lawrence City Councilor Marc Laplante and more!

Tom also played clips of his interview with Newt Gingrich and discussed the Tea Party, Occupy Wall Street and the EPA.

The Paying Attention Radio Program November 5, 2011

It's his first show back on WCAP after Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot and Paul Murano's one year hiatus and it was packed with action.

(A big Than you to Rick Coco of WHAV "the Wave" in Haverhill for giving us an opportunity to do our show while we were "on hiatus" from WCAP).

DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 1: A tribute to Lawrence Fire Lt. Jim Zahn, a recap of the candidates for office in Lawrence and the influence of Mayor Willie Lantigua. Roger Twomey accepts an endorsement from Willie Lantigua and gets away with it. Lawrence City Councilor Marc Laplante calls in to make a final plea for votes and says Lantigua is more concerned with personal gain than the betterment of the city of Lawrence. Race voting in Lawrence.

DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 2: A continuation of the first hour discussion on the upcoming Lawrence elections. A run down of the differences between Steve Zanni and Al DiNuccio, candidates for mayor of Methuen.

A call by Methuen Mayoral Candidate Steve Zanni making his final push for votes before the election the following Tuesday, as well as Al DiNuccio. Kemal Bozkurt a Muslim candidate for School Committee calls in with what Tom called one of the most entertaining calls of all time, Mr. Maali follows up with another really entertaining call.

Produced by Tim Bomil and Jack Baldwin, co-host Paul Murano

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The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (August 21, 2010)

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Today Tom and Paul talked about the Bank robber who was cornered by police at the WCAP studios last week shortly they went off the air who shot and killed himself. Tom was on hand to take photos and videos of the incident and discussed how society is better off with the bank robber no longer breathing. Paul, of course was sad! In the second hour State Representative candidates Sal Tabit and Paul Adams debated in a very feisty exchange resulting in Tabit attacking Adams for his inexperience and Adams attacking Tabit for giving money to the Tim Murray campaign. Tabit called for bankruptcy for the city of Lawrence while Adams is calling for a control board or a receiver.

In the third hour Tom Talked about Charlie Baker, candidate for Governor's position on Lowell's Home Rule petition to the legislature asking permission to change city worker's health care plans without going through unions and collective bargaining. Baker also talked about Governor Patrick's CORI Reform that passed last week. Willie Lantigua shows up at a mutual aide meeting in Andover and it degenerated into a shouting match ending the meeting.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (May 22, 2010)

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Tom Talks about his trip to DC a the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Why he hates Paul, and then had senator Richard Tisei on to talk about the race for governor and his candidacy with Charlie Baker as his running mate. Tisei talked about being openly gay, tax policy for the state, the Lawrence debacle and how mayor Lantigua has already blown $24 million in loans in less than 3 weeks, gay marriage, abortion, Tim Cahill, The Perry Amendment, Mary Ellen Manning our best governor's councilor and whether or not Charlie Baker is too nice a guy to win the race and govern if he wins. Tisei also gave us a breaking news story that the legislature will be reconsidering a fiscal oversight board for the city of Lawrence on Wednesday as part of the budget amendments being proposed.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (May 1, 2010)

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Today Tom Duggan and Paul Murano talked about illegal immigration and a same rational policy. Congressman Mike Capuano called in to chat about health care and the new socialist federal health care bill that was passed. state rep. Dave Torissi goes nutty telling Michael Graham to go Fuck himself and Tom plays an old interview with Torissi from 2002.