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SouthCoast Now

1420 WBSM
Massachusetts
Donald Trump
Fairhaven
Taxes
New Bedford
Emergency Shelter Program
Department Governance
Migrant Shelter Funding
Gaza
New Bedford Police Department
Primary Care Doctors
Kelly Dooner
Dartmouth
Democratic Party
Local Politics
Illegal Immigration
Paul Heroux
Select Board
Fiscal Responsibility
Health Care System

Chris McCarthy hosts WBSM's SouthCoast Now, the place for real-time reaction to everything happening on the SouthCoast. If it's happening in New Bedford, Fall River or the surrounding communities, it's on SouthCoast Now.

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Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux joins Chris.

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve joins Chris.

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Chris talks about a recent New Bedford Light article that he says suggests the Trump Administration's immigration policies are working.

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Tom Hodgson joins Chris.

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Recent Guests

Mark Montigny
Senator from Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Senate
Episode: Friday, Apr 18 – Hour 1
Carl Bizarro
Building Inspector in Freetown
Town of Freetown
Episode: Thursday, Apr 17 – Hour 2
Ryan Pereira
Ward 6 City Councilor
City of New Bedford
Episode: Tuesday, Apr 15 – Hour 1
Amy DiCibio
Chair of Actful Whales and expert on offshore wind issues
Actful Whales
Episode: Monday, Apr 14 – Hour 1
Rich Kinastra
A notable figure in the seafood auction industry and a musician
Episode: Thursday, Apr 10 – Hour 1
Leo Choquette
Ward 1 City Councilor and financial advisor
Episode: Thursday, Apr 10 – Hour 1
Tony Alvarez
Fishing boat owner and experienced fisherman
Self-employed
Episode: Tuesday, Apr 8 – Hour 2
Captain Tony Alvarez
Local fishing boat owner and expert on the fishing industry
Episode: Tuesday, Apr 8 – Hour 1
Ted Neesey
Journalist covering New England politics for Channel 12
Channel 12
Episode: Tuesday, Apr 8 – Hour 1

Host

Chris McCarthy
Host of discussions around local governance, law enforcement, and community issues affecting the SouthCoast region, engaging with community members and local officials.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
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    This man is a genius.

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There is a strong emphasis on community involvement, which resonates well with the audience.

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Monday, Apr 14 – Hour 1
Q: What would you like my audience to do?
Amy encourages the audience to write to their congressman and mayor, advocating for community interests and voicing concerns about offshore wind projects.
Monday, Apr 14 – Hour 1
Q: What has been happening on Nantucket and the Vineyard with offshore wind?
Amy discusses the ongoing issues and challenges with offshore wind projects, indicating that there are legal petitions against them and a community pushback due to environmental concerns.
Thursday, Apr 10 – Hour 1
Q: Who is really running the country now?
There should be an investigation into the bad deals made during the previous administration.
Thursday, Apr 10 – Hour 1
Q: What do you think of the tariffs?
It's the biggest story right now and relates to ongoing negotiations and disruptions in trade.
Wednesday, Apr 9 – Hour 3
Q: What is going on at St. Teresa's Church?
The Mayor says that the church is in disrepair and the city may have to knock it down; there's also potential use of the land for a fire station.

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The content primarily focuses on pressing local issues affecting communities in the SouthCoast region, particularly New Bedford and Fall River. Discussions frequently revolve around contentious topics such as immigration policy, law enforcement, and local governance, with a notable emphasis on the responses to federal actions like ICE operations and their implications for community safety. The conversations reflect strong community engagement, as listeners are encouraged to voice their opinions, and guests often include local leaders and former officials who provide insights into political dynamics and community challenges. The unique aspect of this platform lies in its real-time interactions, allowing for diverse perspectives on pressing s... more

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1. Mark Montigny
2. Carl Bizarro
3. Ryan Pereira
4. Amy DiCibio
5. Rich Kinastra
6. Leo Choquette
7. Tony Alvarez
8. Captain Tony Alvarez

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