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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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.
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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
DAILY SCHEDULE
TIME (AM) | FEATURE |
5:25 | This Date in History |
5:45 | Celebrity Birthdays |
7:27 | Digital Pro Kim Komando |
9:42 | Local Artist Spotlight of the Day |
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Meet Minnie! Minnie is the coolest "pocket Pittie" on the block. The team at the Animal Protection...
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, April 22, 2024 on The Morning Show
Rise and shine at 7:45 with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston and “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works: www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com The Scituate Historical Society presents: “I’m Ready: Scituate...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 on The Morning Show
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us at 8:11 with his tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce at 8:41. Joining us is the President & CEO Peter Forman with the latest Chamber happenings....
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 on The Morning Show
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with Rob at 7:41 today. www.plymouthchamber.com This morning at 8:11 Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor and Music Director with the Plymouth Philharmonic, joins us to preview this...
Thursday, April 25, 2024 on The Morning Show
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:40. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with the morning crew at 8:11....
Fri., April 26, 2024 on The Morning Show
Gail O’Rourke, founder of Benefact4 joins us as our special guest co-host for the 8 o'clock hour. Benefact4 is an organization that empowers generosity, one act at a time. Find out more at www.benefact4.com Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law...
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SOUTH SHORE MORNING NEWS PODCAST
“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.
THE MORNING SHOW TEAM
Liza Churchill
Sports Reporter | Host, Goldie Bounce Golf
Malcolm Alter
Traffic Reporter