Paying Attention

Today Tom is talking about the Texas abortion law and how the motivation behind it may not be what you’ve been led to believe. Also, with the 9/11 anniversary approaching Tom has some opinions on Afghanistan and the current situation.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Cel...

Today Tom is Joined by Joyce Campagnone, former member and current candidate for the Methuen City Council. They are talking about her campaign, the Methuen Police department and School system and the current Mayors work.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: h...

Today Tom is Joined by Guy Cooper, Haverhill Police officer, former marine and current candidate for mayor of Haverhill. Together they talk about the upcoming election, Guy's plans for the future of Haverhill and other pressing issues facing Haverhill.   Find out more and support Guy Cooper: Website: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guyformayor.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Fzn36e6s06j02dM...

Today Tom is Joined by Susan Almono, Coordinator of Grants, Workforce Development and Afterschool/Evening CTE Programming and Stephany Infante, Coordinator of Marketing, Community Relations and Fundraising. Together they are discussing the Greater Lawrence Technical School and its available programs.   Check Out GLTS: https://www.glts.net/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://w...

Today Tom is Joined by Methuen City Council Candidate Mike Downs to discuss his candidacy, his plans if elected and multiple other issues facing the Methuen City Council. Why does there seem to be a lack of professionalism within the Methuen city Council? What is going on with the city’s finances? Is the Mayor doing a good job? Are the Schools getting too much money?   Follow Tom and The Valley Pa...

Today Tom is Joined by David Consoli from Pleasant Valley Landscaping, together they are discussing unemployment insurance, the shortage of workers post covid and also local economy. Why are local businesses struggling to find employees? Has the stimulus hurt the economy? Check Out Pleasant Valley Landscaping: https://www.pleasantvalleyland.com/ Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https...

Today Tom is Joined by Lawrence mayoral candidate Vilma Martinez-Dominguez to discuss the election, crime in Lawrence, the failing Lawrence schools and what is to come for the city of Lawrence MA.   Support Brian Vilma at: http://vilmaformayor.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatr...

Today Tom is Joined by Lawrence mayoral candidate Brian DePena and and one of Brians Advisors Octavien Spanner to discuss the election, to respond to fellow candidate Willie Lantiguas comments on the show two weeks ago.   Support Brian DePena at: https://www.brianforlawrence.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: htt...

Today Tom is talking about the incompetence and meddling of the Methuen City Council and he also has some things to say about the Brittany Spears lawsuit.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channelhttps://www.facebook.com/watch//UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr...

Today Tom is Joined by Dave Consoli, owner of Pleasant Valley Landscaping, together they are talking about Methuen Politics. Tom is also talking about Facebook and his current incarceration in FB jail. Is Facebook targeting Tom personally? Can Tom and Mayor Perry Repair their relationship? What is going on in Methuen politics at the moment? Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://ww...

Today Tom is Joined by Lisa Williams from AFC Urgent Care, Lisa is here to give us an update on AFC post covid. Tom is also talking about Charlie Baker doubling down on the Francisco Urena frame Up and also former Lawrence Mayor and current Mayoral candidate Willie Lantigua. Willie recently did an interview on African Diaspora Connects a fellow podcast on the United Podcast Network. It was a great...

Today Tom is joined in the studio by Valley Patriot reporter Eric Spagnoli to talk Crime in the Valley. He is also joined by Juan Gonzalez and Wayne Hayes from to talk about Fire Destruction in the Valley. They talk about the programs that are available for those affected by fire destruction and upcoming fundraising events.   Is crime getting worse in the Valley? What types of crime are on the ris...

Today Tom is on a roll with a whole bunch of topics. He gives the latest update on the Francisco Urena story, he shares the shout out he received on social media from a local guy that’s doing good in the Basketball World and he makes an interesting comparison on a news story and its completely opposing headlines (about the same story), one was while Trump was president and one was from when he was...

This week Tom is joined by soon to be retired Haverhill Police chief Alan DeNaro, a police officer for 40 years Alan has seen a lot in his time, together they are talking about crime in Haverhill, how things have changed and what changes we may be seeing in the future.   Is crime in Haverhill getting worse? How has policing changed in the past 40 years? Who will be the next Police Chief? Are menta...

This week Tom is still talking about Francisco Urena, there have been many developments in the last week, he will be joined by Veteran Randy Carter and Veteran John Macdonald to talk about the outrage in the veteran community.   Visit Clear Path at: https://www.clearpathne.org/ Visit Vets Assisting Vets at: https://vets-assisting-vets.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://w...

Today Tom is talking about his outrage at the situation surrounding Francisco Urena the secretary of veterans’ services who was forced to resign by the governor of Massachusetts, the upcoming election and some local restaurants that are getting it right. Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Valley...

Today Tom is joined by Jana Zanni Pesce the Methuen school committee vice chair. Together they discuss what has been going on in the school system over the past year and what is to come. How did the schools cope with Covid 19? Did Methuen follow the science behind Covid 19? If so, why do the kids have to wear masks? What is to come for the school system of Methuen? How can parents do more? Are kid...

Today Tom shares some great news, that The Valley Patriot Newspaper is officially Lawsuit Free for the first time in four years. He also talks about some of the law suits the paper has been hit with over the years and how Massachusetts needs a shield law put in place to help protect journalists and their sources. Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner is also in Toms sights today as he/she runs for Governor of Cali...

Today Tom is talking about the failing school system in Lawrence, Marijuana in Methuen and he chats with Matt McLennan from Century 21 McLennan Real Estate about home prices in the Merrimack Valley     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.c...

Today Tom talks Movies and how they impact the view on the U.S and other newsworthy topics from around the Valley. Is Hollywood in bed with China? Are Hollywood Movies ruining America’s image to their international audience? Will President Biden run the country into further debt? Should we be given another stimulus check?   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Today Tom talks about some of the great local small businesses from the area, he gives some well-deserved shout outs to some local restaurants that are doing right by their customers and have stepped up their game despite the Covid-19 effects on small business. He also speaks about the public’s reaction to last weeks show on not resisting arrest and why he is Facebook jail AGAIN!!!   How can small...

Today Tom talks about the Virginia Traffic Stop that is all over the news and the female police officer who shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.   Why are so many people resisting arrest? Can’t people just comply? What can be done to reduce volatile police interactions? Is the media hurting or helping the situation? Why does it have to...

Today Tom is joined by Samantha Muise, Carol Langley Rayla Campbell, Eddie Louis and Courtney Andrade. Together they discuss Antifa, the Bridgewater Rally, the anti fascist movement and the many other instances of aggressive protesting happening around peaceful rallies nation wide. They also share a resounding call to action for people to start standing up for their rights and stop just following...

Today Tom is joined by Janet Aldrich, Joan Quinn Eastman and Samantha Muise to discuss the "Mask Mandate" and what happened at the "No Mask" freedom rally  at legion field in Bridgewater MA on 03/27/21 Also Tom discusses how he is  unhappy with voter turnout on Tuesdays N Andover Election  Why is Voter turnout so bad in Methuen? Is it time to take off the masks? Should private businesses be forced...

Today Tom is joined for the second time by Joe Finn the N Andover candidate for Selectmen, with the election around the corner Joe is back to talk about the issues he is focusing on and will be addressing if he wins a seat and also the other issues facing North Andover. Tom also discusses a story he came across that begs the question Does Crime Really Pay? Why do politicians never seem to be punis...