Paying Attention

This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry. Tom and Neil talk about the issues in Methuen that need to be addressed. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www. ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is ho...

Tom Duggan is joined by Joe Silverio, 4 Star Lighting and Electric, and Ryan DiZoglio, Methuen School Committee, to talk about the latest policy for the teachers, the ongoing rights across the country, and why the police should be defending the 1st amendment. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley...

Tom Duggan talks about his experience with an Antifa jerk at a Pro Police Rally. Tom also discusses the dumbest questions that the media ask President Trump. Tom is also joined by Brett Ruhmann to talk about the Andy Puglisi cold case. Tom and Brett look at the evidence that hasn't been told to the public. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more info...

Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen City Council Member Nick DiZoglio. Tom and Nick discussed everything you need to know about what is going on with the city council, school openings, budget, secret sessions. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www. ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attentio...

Tom Duggan presents the annual Valley Patriot Bash Scholarship Awards live on the show. Typically this event is held in person but this year, due to covid, we had to present the awards ceremony on the show.   All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www. ValleyPatriot.com . The Paying Atte...

Tom Duggan is joined Mayor Neil Perry and the owner of Four Star Lighting, Joe Silverio, to discuss the budgetary situation in Methuen, the potential return to schools for kids, and the business impact of covid on Methuen.   All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www. ValleyPatriot.com ....

Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Mayor Neil Perry to discuss the current friction between his office and the city council. Methuen School Board members Jana Zanni Pesce and Ryan DiZolglio are also on the show to chat about the plans for the resumption of school in the fall.   All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest editio...

Tom Duggan is joined by Methuen Police Chief Solomon, North Andover Police Chief Gray, and Lawrence Police Chief Vasque. Tom and the chiefs discuss the current state of policing in their communities and across the country. The chiefs also talk about why we need open lines of communication than ever before, the limits on Police Chiefs to control their stations, and how much training actually occurs...

Tom is joined by Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon to discuss the issues that some citizens of Methuen have with his salary and his policing. All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www. ValleyPatriot.com . The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café a...

Tom discusses the hypocrisy he says with the push back to those who believe all lives matter. Tom is also joined by Phil DeCologero, Executive Director Amesbury Chamber of Commerce, to chat about how Amesbury’s businesses have been surviving during the “pandemic.” All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Va...

Tom Duggan is joined by Joe Silverio, owner of Four Star Lighting, and Ryan Dizoglio, Methuen school board committee member. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: How has covid impacted Joe’s business? Has the current civil unrest had an impact on the business? Visit the website at fourstarlighting.net or call 978-631-0036 Tom discusses the latest news surrounding the Methuen police...

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...