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.
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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
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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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Say hello to Tosh! Tosh came to our friends at Yorkies Inc. with his brother, Mac (get it - Mac n...
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
The Morning Show: Mon., March 25, 2024
Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com At 8:41 Rob talks with author Lesley Waite about her book: “Jezebel”....
The Morning Show: Tues., March 26, 2024
Rob talks with author and historian Michael Burgan at 7:41 about a great new National Geographic Kids book about how our U.S. Government works. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736515/weird-but-true-know-it-all-us-government-by-michael-burgan At 8:11 David...
The Morning Show: Wed., March 27, 2024
(7:41) Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in. www.plymouthchamber.com Author Lisa Gardner joins us at 8:11 to talk about her new thriller: “Still See You Everywhere”. Frankie Elkin is an expert at finding the missing...
The Morning Show: Thurs., March 28, 2024
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41 for the latest news and updates from Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly...
The Morning Show: Fri., March 29, 2024
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law today at 9:11....
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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