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SouthCoast Now

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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Monday, Jun 29: Paul Craney 29.06.2026

Chris is joined by Paul Craney of the Mass Fiscal Alliance.

Monday, Jun 29: What's Going to Happen with the Lt. Governor Race? 29.06.2026

Chris discusses the latest news on the lieutenant governor's race.

Friday, Jun 26: Tom Hodgson 26.06.2026

Tom Hodgson joins Chris and Lenny Mills, Jr.

Friday, Jun 26: Lenny Mills, Jr. 26.06.2026

Rehoboth Selectman Lenny Mills, Jr. joins Chris.

Friday, Jun 26: The Republican Fraud in Massachusetts 26.06.2026

Chris looks at the Ballot Commission's work as the deadline looms regarding the Lt. Governor and Attorney General races with the GOP.

Thursday, Jun 25: Tim Dunn 25.06.2026

Boston Herald political reporter Tim Dunn discusses the latest stories he's been working on.

Thursday, Jun 25: John Lees on New Bedford Fishing 25.06.2026

New Bedford scalloper John Lees joins Chris to discuss his recent meeting with President Donald Trump, imploring him to reopen areas such as the "Northern Edge" of Georges Bank.

Thursday, Jun 25: Open Phones 25.06.2026

Chris takes calls on a number of topics.

Wednesday, Jun 24: Midweek with the Mayor 24.06.2026

Chris is joined first by City Councilor at Large Ian Abreu, and then by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell for "Midweek with the Mayor" to discuss the council's budget cuts.

Wednesday, Jun 24: Putting Pressure on the Budget 24.06.2026

Chris talks about the council's budget strategy.

Wednesday, Jun 24: Shawn Oliver on Cut Night 24.06.2026

Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver joins Chris to discuss the council's "Cut Night" and why it made the cuts to the budget it did.

Tuesday, Jun 23: More on Cut Night 23.06.2026

Chris reads Mayor Mitchell's response to the city council's budget cuts.

Tuesday, Jun 23: Leo Choquette on Cut Night 23.06.2026

Ward 1 Councilor Leo Choquette sits in with Chris to discuss the city council's "Cut Night."

Tuesday, Jun 23: Reaction to Cut Night 23.06.2026

Chris reacts to the New Bedford City Council's "Cut Night" on Monday.

Monday, Jun 22: Open Phones 22.06.2026

Chris and the callers discuss a number of local issues.

Monday, Jun 22: What Acushnet Said About the Old Colony Vote 22.06.2026

Dr. Michael Boucher of the Acushnet Finance Committee joins Chris to discuss the "no" vote for a new Old Colony vocational school.

Monday, Jun 22: A New Old Colony Voted Down Again 22.06.2026

Chris discusses the towns voting "no" on building a new Old Colony vocational school.

Friday, Jun 19: Tom Hodgson 19.06.2026

Tom Hodgson and Lenny Mills, Jr. sit in with Chris for the hour.

Friday, Jun 19: Lenny Mills, Jr. 19.06.2026

Rehoboth Selectman Lenny Mills, Jr. joins Chris.

Friday, Jun 19: Controversy With the MBTA 19.06.2026

After sharing some Lincoln Park memories with the callers, Chris discusses the controversy surrounding MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.

Thursday, Jun 18: Carl Drew Is Innocent 18.06.2026

Mike Campeau discusses why he feels convicted Fall River cult killer Carl Drew did not commit the murders for which he is imprisoned.

Thursday, Jun 18: Financial Challenges in Acushnet 18.06.2026

Chris is joined by Dr. Mike Boucher, chair of the Finance Committee in Acushnet.

Thursday, Jun 18: Analyzing the Iran Deal 18.06.2026

Chris discusses the Iran deal and if it will work.

Wednesday, Jun 17: Midweek with the Mayor 17.06.2026

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Chris for "Midweek with the Mayor," discussing the latest on the budget and more.

Wednesday, Jun 17: John Deaton vs. Seth Moulton 17.06.2026

U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton joins Chris to discuss his debate with Seth Moulton.

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