Paying Attention

On today’s show Tom is talking about TMF (The Movement Family) and the generosity of the youth of Lawrence MA. He is also talking about Neil Perry’s nepotism, hiring a city councilman’s brother. He also has a few things to say about Elon Musk and the madness on Twitter.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.f...

Today is Turkey Day, and Tom is talking about the favorite Thanksgiving activity…….EATING!!    I   n this re-run episode Tom is keeping things light and is talking about local restaurants. As someone that frequents local restaurants, and a bit of a foodie Tom gives a shout out to some of his Favorite Local Spots and in true Tom Duggan fashion he also calls out a few restaurants that need to step u...

On today’s show Tom is talking about how the Republicans are already screwing things up and they haven’t even taken power yet. He is also outraged by Neil Perry hiring a city councilman’s unqualified brother.   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.f...

Today Tom is going over the results of the 2022 Elections. He shares his thoughts on the victors and his predictions for how these results will affect the country. He talks about all the elections, Federal, State and local.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page...

Today we are having a special edition of the Paying Attention Podcast. Tom is hosting a debate between state representative candidates, Joe Finn and Adrianne Ramos, candidates for the New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury (14th Essex District) Tom will have the candidates cover a range of topics including: Funding for Illegal aliens Improving education Homelessness and addiction...

Today Tom is hosting the State Rep. Debate for the 36th Middlesex District in Dracut and Tyngsboro Massachusetts. He will have the candidates cover a number of different issues including: Illegal Aliens Education Funding Increasing Taxes Local Dracut and Tyngsboro Issues     Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://ww...

Today Tom is joined by NH resident and business owner, David Garofallo (Two Guys Smoke Shop) to talk NH politics.   Together they will cover the local elections and ballot, they will also cover the US senate race between Maggie Hassan and Don Bolduc.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPa...

Today Tom is talking about the Massachusetts ballot questions and what they really mean. The questions cover the following: Increasing Taxes Deductibles for dental insurance Prohibit Automated Self-Checkout for Alcohol Giving Drivers Licenses to Illegal Aliens   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Today Tom is joined by Dr Mikhail Gomer from MGS Dentistry. Dr Gomer was born in Ukraine and is here today to talk to Tom about what it was like growing up in Ukraine, the war with Russia and how much of our American media is Propaganda. As a local dentist Dr Gomer and Tom also discuss the Ballot question regarding dentists in MA.   Check Out MGS Dental Today: https://mgs.dental/   Follow Tom and...

Today Tom is talking about Martha's Vineyard, the hypocrisy and racism that is happening there, he’s also talking about why republicans suck and about Maggie Hassan.   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.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal...

Today Tom is joined by David Consoli, local business owner of Pleasant Valley Landscaping. David is here to discuss Methuens new trash scheme.   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.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://paying...

Today Tom is going over the results of the 2022 Massachusetts State Primary Election, the numbers and his opinions on the winners and their proposed agendas for the State now that they have been elected.   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.facebo...

Today Tom is giving you an overview of all the candidates in the State Primary Election, he will go over each candidate and give a quick rundown of their policies. Tom is giving the cliff notes of everything you need to know before you vote on Tuesday, September 6.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Today Tom is joined by candidates, Pavel Payano, Eunice Zeigler and Doris Rodrigues for this SPECIAL EDITION of Paying Attention – The 2022 First Essex Senate Debate. They will be covering a range of issues such as: Restrictions on Abortion Benefits for illegal aliens Spending more money on education   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0ii...

Today Tom is joined by Kate Campanale, candidate for lieutenant governor. Together they discuss issues such as, will she have specific standards for appointing members to the parole board and will she have separate standards for the appointment of judges.   Support Kate Campanale: http://kateforlg.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0...

Today Tom is joined by Essex County Sheriff, Kevin Cooper. Kevin F. Coppinger is the 31st elected Sheriff of Essex County. He took office in January, 2017. Sheriff Coppinger is committed to bring positive change to the Sheriff's Department by improving staff skills, training and accountability; expanding mental health services and detox treatment to confront the opioid epidemic; improving the re-e...

Today Tom is joined by Paul Tucker, candidate for Essex County District Attorney. Tom will be asking Paul about a range of topics, including: What crimes will he aggressively prosecute? Will he finally allow police to release Mugshots? Will he prosecute illegal aliens who commit crimes? Will he use his position to root out “systemic racism”?   Support Paul Tucker: https://www.paultucker.org/   Fol...

Today Tom is joined in studio by candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Leah Cole Allen. She is here to discuss what exactly is a Lt Governor and what duties are they responsible for.   Support Leah Cole Allen: https://leahcoleallen.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPa...

Today Tom is joined by Republican candidate for governor of Massachusetts, Geoff Diehl. Together they discuss Geoff’s candidacy, the gas tax, abortion, the homeless and the opioid crisis.   Support Geoff Diehl: Web: https://geoffdiehl.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Publi...

Today Tom is keeping things light and is going to be talking about restaurants. He is giving a shout out to some of his favorite local restaurants and in true Tom Duggan fashion he is also calling out a few restaurants that need to step up their game.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyP...

Today Tom is joined by Kevin Drouin from Tough Love Intervention, today they are discussing drugs, homelessness and Lawrence's progress over the years.   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.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https...

Today Tom is joined by Matt McLennan from century 21 McLennan and Co, to talk about the current real estate market and what we can expect to see in the coming year. Tom is also going to touch a little on the supreme court ruling that came down today.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPa...

Today Tom is joined by Lawrence City Councilor Estella Reyes. Estella Reyes is running for state rep in Methuen and Lawrence, she is here today to chat with Tom about her candidacy.   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.com/tomdugganJr/?re...

Today Tom is joined by state senate candidate Doris Rodriguez to discuss her candidacy. He is also going to talk about the other candidates and their campaign funds.   Doris Rodriguez Website: https://www.votedorisvrodriguez.com/?fbclid=IwAR3AT1g5-86JJaBtrVm3rvDq8ou4WqOFAlYSv-dilxsFAWBOvYvimbB76uE   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-Z...

Today Tom is joined once again by Hero Veteran, Donald Jarvis. Together they are discussing the various programs Donald is involved with to help veterans. Tom is also going to touch on the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial and his opinions on the verdict.   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Valle...