Paying Attention

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...

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...

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...

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 off...

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 countr...

Tom Duggan welcomes Lisa Williams of AFC Urgent Care back to the show. Tom and Lisa discuss how AFC Urgent Care is handling testing for residents of Methuen and the surrounding communities. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom opens the show with some breaking news about Methuen Tom is frustrated with the city council for sitting on their hands Tom hails the Methuen police offi...

Tom Duggan welcomes Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil talks about how Methuen is dealing with the covid-19 pandemic. Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care also joins the show to talk about what AFC Urgent Care is doing to help the citizens. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom and Mayor Perry debate the covid-19 math Is the media making this situation worse than i...

Tom Duggan has no guest today. However, he’s up to the task of talking about everything crazy that’s going on around town. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: The MSM are playing the PR game over the coronavirus The bash will go on, no matter what Detailing the misinformation surrounding the coronavirus The news media is hurting America by trying to hurt President Trump President...

Tom Duggan welcomes Mayor Neil Perry of Methuen Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Mayor Perry guarantees Methuen’s improvement Mayor Perry details the struggles in his first eight weeks as Mayor Why Tom and Mayor Perry can disagree but stay on the same page How the city hired a new treasurer collector How toxic disagreement is counterproductive How Mayor Perry is tackling gang v...

Tom Duggan welcomes Pearson from Climate Design Systems. Joel Faretra, the food critic at The Valley Patriot, joins Tom to review some local restaurants. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom gives some updates on the local news What’s the real story about what happened with the sober house in 2018? Should the city of Methuen indemnify the city councilors? What is Climate Design...

Tom Duggan welcomes Greg Gallant, Joe Aiello and Jerry Flynn to talk about the controversy surrounding the police contract. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: When was the police contract agreed upon? There is a Facebook page for the Methuen Superior Officers Did the police go over budget? What went on with these emails? Are the numbers in The Eagle Tribune accurate? What are the...

Tom Duggan has no guest today. However, he’s up to the task of talking about everything crazy that’s going on around town. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom talks about giving drivers licenses to illegal aliens What’s going on with Diana Dizoglio? Why is Tom in hot water? What was Jim Lyon’s role in all of this? Why did Tom support Suzanne Bump? Who helped Tom get his bill p...

Tom Duggan welcomes Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to Paying Attention. Neil talks about what’s been going on in the city of Methuen. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom recaps his career in politics What is the mayor’s new communication policy? How did the old system show favoritism? Neil reviews the details of his new communication policy Neil addresses the “travel ban” What does...

Tom Duggan welcomes Michael Gorman from The Movement Family (TMF). Also joining Tom is documentary filmmaker Jonathan Stevens who’s working on a documentary about TMF. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Tom talks about a parody website in Methuen Tom gives an update on a murder solved in Lawrence An illegal alien who was supposed to be deported was arrested for dealing fentanyl J...