THE SOUTH SHORE’S MORNING NEWS WITH ROB HAKALA

The South Shore’s Morning News was created in November 2000 by Rob Hakala who has produced and hosted the show ever since. The program airs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and brings you all the news you need to know to start your day! From local and national news every 30 minutes, traffic and weather every ten minutes on the 9’s, local and high school sports updates at :22 and :52 past the hour and informative interviews with people from across the south shore and the world, The South Shore’s Morning News is the right way to start your day!

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Rob Hakala

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More about Rob

Rob has had a passion for radio ever since he received his first radio and microphone at the age of 12.

Not long after that, he was “broadcasting” to family and friends on his pretend radio station. Although Rob enjoyed this, it soon became awkward at family functions.

Years later, he wound up broadcasting for “real” at Curry College’s 91.5 WMLN-FM in Milton. In 1996, Rob graduated magna cum laude from Curry with a degree in Communications. Soon after, he ended up at 95.9 WATD for his first stint as news reporter and afternoon anchor.

Rob left 95.9 WATD to work full-time for Shadow Traffic in Boston, but the South Shore called him back. He returned to 95.9 WATD in November, 2000 to host a brand new program called “The South Shore’s Morning News.” The program was designed and created by Rob and former WATD News Director Aaron Katersky.

Rob talks with Dave Kruh about his new book Inseparable

Inseparable, by Dave Kruh, is based on the June, 1962 escape by three inmates from Alcatraz in a homemade raft. In Kruh’s novel, two of the escapees land on a beach near Sausalito. They are found by an independent-minded thirteen year old boy who decides to help them to freedom. www.inseparablealcatraznovel.com

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“There is a unique excitement and special energy that comes from collaborating with Lisa Azizian and the crew at WATD. When we tune into 95.9FM and hear our brand and message broadcasted, catching the ear of thousands of listeners throughout the day, we are so proud of the work we do. Our mission to raise awareness and funds toward a cure for type 1 diabetes is tremendously assisted and positively impacted by our yearlong partnership with the radio station.

We applaud WATD’s outstanding local news, sports coverage and the on-air entertainment they provide for their audience of Boston’s south shore and are continuously grateful for their sincere and unmatched support.

Type One

Hingham based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

THE MORNING SHOW TEAM

Rob Hakala

The South Shore Morning News Host

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(781) 837-1166 ext. 330 

Rob Gilman

Resident Meteorologist

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(781) 925-2210

Dan McCready

Anchor/Reporter

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(781) 837-1169

Brendan Connelly

Co-Host, The Sports Exchange | Sports Broadcaster

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(781) 837-1166 ext. 316

Christine James

Managing Editor/Anchor

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(781) 837-1166 ext.337

Liza Churchill

Sports Reporter | Host, Goldie Bounce Golf

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