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Chris McCarthy hosts WBSM's SouthCoast Now, the place for real-time reaction to everything happening on the SouthCoast. If it's happening in New Bedford, Fall River or the surrounding communities, it's on SouthCoast Now.

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Episodes

Tuesday, Nov 3: Open Phones 03.11.2026 41:57

Callers discuss the election.

Tuesday, Nov 3: Can Lindsay Clancy Walk? 03.11.2026 41:57

A caller leads Chris down the rabbit hole as to whether or not Lindsay Clancy is truly paralyzed.

Tuesday, Nov 3: Election Day 03.11.2026 40:49

Chris and the callers discuss election day.

Monday, Nov 2: Robert George 02.11.2026 43:26

Chris is joined by defense attorney Robert George.

Monday, Nov 2: Lenny Mills, Jr. 02.11.2026 41:27

Rehoboth Selectman Lenny Mills, Jr. joins Chris.

Monday, Nov 2: The Latest on the Election 02.11.2026 47:21

Chris and the callers discuss the Massachusetts election, what happened in Michigan, the Alaska controversy, and more.

Friday, Oct 30: Tom Hodgson 30.10.2026 43:05

Tom Hodgson joins Chris and Lenny Mills, Jr.

Friday, Oct 30: Lenny Mills, Jr. 30.10.2026 43:01

Chris is joined by Rehoboth Selectman Lenny Mills, Jr.

Friday, Oct 30: The Mayor's ALPR Veto 30.10.2026 43:07

Chris talks about Mayor Jon Mitchell's planned veto of the city council's ordinance blocking the use of ALPR technology.

Thursday, Oct 29: The Alaska Senate Race 29.10.2026 43:05

Chris examines the "Sullivan" conundrum in Alaska.

Thursday, Oct 29: Tim Dunn 29.10.2026 43:59

Chris is joined by Boston Herald lead political reporter Tim Dunn.

Thursday, Oct 29: Mayor Mitchell's ALPR Veto 29.10.2026 42:06

Chris and the callers discuss Mayor Jon Mitchell's veto of the city council's ordinance banning the use of ALPR technology in New Bedford.

Wednesday, Oct 28: Mayor Jon Mitchell 28.10.2026 43:04

Chris is joined by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell for "Midweek with the Mayor," discussing the Shawn Oliver situation and more.

Wednesday, Oct 28: Open Phones 28.10.2026 43:56

Chris and the callers discuss the PROTECT Act, the Shawn Oliver-Leo Choquette-Ryan Pereira situation, and more.

Wednesday, Oct 28: FORTRESS America 28.10.2026 41:33

Chris talks about Pete Hegseth's plan to keep American bases able to run independently for 90 days.

Tuesday, Oct 27: Mike Minogue; Ted Nesi 27.10.2026 44:24

First, Chris is joined by Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue. Then, WPRI's Ted Nesi joins the show to discuss the Rhode Island races.

Tuesday, Oct 27: Elizabeth Dionne 27.10.2026 39:58

Chris is joined by Republican candidate for state treasurer Elizabeth Dionne.

Tuesday, Oct 27: The Leo Choquette Controversy 27.10.2026 43:59

Chris examines Ward 1 Councilor Leo Choquette's reason for asking for Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver's resignation, and Council President Ryan Pereira's reaction.

Monday, Oct 26: The Matthew Farwell Trial 26.10.2026 46:34

Defense Attorney Robert George joins Chris to discuss the latest in the trial of Matthew Farwell in the death of Sandra Birchmore.

Monday, Oct 26: Question 4 26.10.2026 44:59

Do you want same-day voter registration in Massachusetts?

Monday, Oct 26: Don't Trust the Polls 26.10.2026 48:54

Chris talks about some of the polls out there ahead of the gubernatorial election next week.

Friday, Oct 23: Tom Hodgson 23.10.2026 41:10

Tom Hodgson joins Chris and Lenny Mills, Jr.

Friday, Oct 23: Lenny Mills, Jr. 23.10.2026 41:48

Chris is joined by Rehoboth Selectman Lenny Mills, Jr.

Friday, Oct 23: Reaction to the Leo Choquette Announcement 23.10.2026 39:17

Chris said Ward 1 Councilor Leo Choquette did the right thing in asking Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver to step down following his arrest on an OUI charge.

Thursday, Oct 22: Scott Lang 22.10.2026 43:27

Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang joins Chris to discuss Shawn Oliver and more.