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
(781) 837-1166 ext. 330
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.
Beth Foster
(781) 837-1166, ext. 314
More about Beth
With over 12 years of experience in broadcasting, Beth Foster brings a wealth of expertise to their role at WATD. A proud Boston University graduate, Beth is thrilled to contribute to the local community by sharing important and impactful stories for 95.9 WATD-FM. Originally hailing from Connecticut and Illinois, Beth is delighted to call Massachusetts home for over 13 years and is deeply committed to making a positive difference in the area. Outside of professional pursuits, Beth enjoys swimming and painting, finding balance and inspiration in these personal hobbies. Feel free to contact Beth and say hi!
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 |
WEEKLY FEATURES
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
PET OF THE WEEK
Meet our Pets of the Week, Brinkley and Racquel!
Why feature one when you can feature two amazing pups for pet of the week this week on WATD! Say...
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
The Morning Show: Monday, September 30, 2024
Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays." www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com At 8:11 Rob and Beth start a discussion on the Massachusetts November Ballot Questions. Today, we will go in-depth on Question 5. Question 5...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
This morning at 7:41 Dr. Sean O’Brien joins us from Wiemeyer Dentistry in Duxbury to talk about your dental to-do list to tackle before the holidays and the end of the year. https://www.wiemeyerdentistry.com At 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with the latest news and updates from Plymouth at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Jin Kim, Conductor and Music Director from the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, joins us in studio at 8:41...
The Morning Show: Thursday, October 3, 2024
At 7:11 this morning we check in with Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We’ll discuss with Lea what fun and interesting events are going on in our area. www.seeplymouth.com Tim Cahill,...
The Morning Show: Friday, October 4, 2024
Welcome to Friday! Let's get in tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic with another edition of “Name that Tune”. Listen as Steven selects different pieces of music and if you are the first person with the correct answer to our question, you’ll win...
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KIM KOMANDO
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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
Beth Foster
Co-Host, The South Shore's Morning News | Digital Media Specialist
(781) 837-1166 ext. 314
Liza Churchill
Sports Reporter | Host, Goldie Bounce Golf
Malcolm Alter
Traffic Reporter