Paying Attention

Today Tom is giving an Update on last weeks story about the investigation into the Lawrence police chief’s management style, the new promotions within the Methuen police department and Illegal Immigration on a national scale.   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://payingattention.podbean.com/   #illegalimmigration #lawrencepolicechief #methuenpolicedepartment #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe    

Today Tom is breaking a story about an investigation Mayor DePena has called, looking into the management practices of the Lawrence police chief. With Christmas around the corner Tom is also chatting about shopping habits and how it is affecting the local economy.   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://payingattention.podbean.com/     #Christmas #LawrencePoilce #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe    

Today Tom is joined by Matt McLennan of CENTURY 21 McLennan & Company. Matt McLennan has been a consistent top selling agent in the Merrimack Valley for the past 15 years helping over 1,000 families with their real estate needs. He is here today to discuss the current Real Estate Market, where it is right now and where it is headed.   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://payingattention.podbean.com/     #century21 #RealEstate #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

On today’s show Tom is joined by Lisa Williams of AFC Urgent Care, to celebrate AFC North Andover’s 10th Anniversary. Together they talk about all the great services AFC provides and what they have planned for the future. Tom is also going to break down just how much money all the candidates spent on this past election.   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://payingattention.podbean.com/     #AFCUrgentCare #LisaWilliams #ElectionBudgets #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #TMF #ElonMusk #NeilPerry #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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 up their game. 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://payingattention.podbean.com/ #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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   Check Out the Candidates Websites: Joe Finn: https://www.electjoefinn.com/ Adrianne Ramos: https://www.vote4ramos.com/   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://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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 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://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe    

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 Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe    

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.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

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.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

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-entry programs and community follow-up; and by strengthening collaboration with municipal public safety leaders and community groups and organizations. He is here today to discuss his campaign for reelection and other issues including: Substance Abuse Treatment in Prison Re-integrating felons back into society Is prison punishment or rehabilitation?   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://payingattention.podbe