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, (December 29, 2010)

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This week Tom Duggan and Paul Murano talked about the murder of Woburn Police Officer John Maguire. Tom's guests included Craig Floyd, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Washington DC. Craig talked about the increase in police deaths in 2010, the increase in the deaths of female officers, cluster killings, the death penalty, the new Law Enforcement Officer's Museum. Tom and Paula also interviewed Jennifer Thacker of Concerns of Police Survivors about the help available to family members and fellow officers of cops killed in the line of duty, as well as interviewing Laurie Myers a victims rights advocate from Chelmsford and Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon. Tom also read the parole report of cop killer Dom Cinelli who was shot and killed by Officer Maguire before dying himself.

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The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (December 15, 2010)

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Tom and Paul talk about the $71 Mil award to the estate of a smoker who proved the cigarette distribution company Lorrilard gave away free Newport Cigarettes to children 45 years ago, STATE SENATOR STEVE BADDOUR calls in to talk about the Ward Hill Connector Bridge, give breaking news on the Methuen Mayor's race in 2011, the legislative priorities for 2011, Baddour also breaks the news that Jim Jajuga will be running for mayor of Methuen.

Tom breaks with the Republican party and praises president Obama for for putting partisanship aside and doing what was best for the country in extending the Bush Tax cuts for the "EVILLLL RICH", Paul talks about his column in this month's Valley Patriot on the Catholic Church's position on condoms, Tom also gave an update on the criminal matters facing Lawrence Police officer Richard Brooks and Deputy Chief Melix Bonilla's son.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (November 24, 2010)

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Tom Duggan invited Former Hot Line host and radio legend Ronnie Ford to co host as Paul Murano was on vacation. It was a light and fluffy show as Paying Attention was taped the night before Thanksgiving. Ronnie and Tom Talked about NPR, The constitution, Viter ID, The crime problem in Lawrence, Methuen police chief Joe Solomon and so much more. It was a laugh riot with Ronnie in the studio.

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (November 17, 2010)

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This week Tom and Paul interviewed Lawrence City Councilor Marc LaPlante concerning the finances of the City of Lawrence, Greg Morris taking a DPW position even though he sits on the School Committee, LaPlante reveals for teh first time that taxes in the city of Lawrence will be going up, and various other topics. Tom also interviewed Lawrence School Committeeman Sammy Reyes about the Greg Morris situation. Other Topics discussed: TSA officials touching people's "junk", Satanic Muslims, A woman in Haverhill spits blood in the face of a police officer, Valley Patriot comedy writer Shawn Hansen calls in to talk about his 100th show on BCAT, Tom and Paul debate what to CALL muslims and SO MUCH MORE!

The Paying Attention! Radio Program with Tom Duggan, (November 11, 2010)

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This week Tom Duggan and Paul Murano talked about the corruption in the Lawrence Police Department, The arrest of Officer Richard Brooks, the debacle of Deputy Chief Bonilla's son and the criminal charges against him, the court display by city employees who showed up to show support for Bonillas son etc. Failed mayoral and State Rep. candidate Al Dinuccio came in to chat with us about Methuen, the elections, some f his new ideas and hinted he will be a candidate for mayor next year when Bill Manzi is term lnmited out of office.

Tom and Paul also talked about the death penalty, George Bush, foreign policy and a few breaking news stories.