Paying Attention

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Paying Attention with Tom Duggan, a look at local news in the great New England area.... more

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July 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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1h 25min
July 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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1h 15min
July 09, 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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1h 13min
July 02, 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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1h 3min
June 18, 2020Methuen 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 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.
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1h 9min
June 11, 2020Tom 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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1h 11min
June 04, 2020Methuen 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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1h 13min
May 28, 2020Don’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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1h 28min
May 07, 2020Methuen 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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1h 17min
April 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 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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1h 12min

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