I'm a Freetown native, a product of public schools and a graduate of UMass Amherst. I also graduated from the U.S. Army's Military Police school, and was honorably discharged from the Massachusetts National Guard. I was later the founder of a weekly newspaper, and worked as a journalist for several other publications. I served as Freetown selectman, and as a delegate to the Republican state convention. I worked in the world of business and sales for a number of years. I started in radio with Boston Herald Radio, and now I'm here on WBSM, combining my experience in the military, politics and the business world to bring you discussion and debate every weekday morning from 10 a.m. to noon.
Chris McCarthy
Mitchell Should Put On a Campaign for Golf Course Plan [OPINION]
The New Bedford mayor's plan to build an advanced manufacturing campus has serious opposition from some city councilors and some in the public.
Will Golfers, Neighbors Stop New Bedford Development? [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has a plan to expand the industrial tax base of his city and the job opportunities for the region. Now that plan is in motion.
New Bedford Mayor Proposes a Historic Economic Opportunity [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has proposed a repurposing of part of the Whaling City Golf Course that will benefit the city for generations to come.
New Bedford’s Biggest Political War Chests of Cash [OPINION]
'Money is the mother's milk of politics' is an old phrase that is still true today. In fact, money might be more important in the age of COVID-19.
New Bedford’s Election Will Be Shaped by These Issues [OPINION]
What issues will shape the 2021 election for the New Bedford City Council? As the race takes shape, these are some of the topics on which to focus.
Former New Bedford Mayoral Candidate Will Run in 2021 [OPINION]
New Bedford's Richard Tyson Moultrie ran for mayor in 2019 and he lost. He is now going to run for the New Bedford City Council according to OCPF documents.
New Bedford Has a New Residency Law for Employees [OPINION]
The New Bedford City Council overrode the veto of Mayor Jon Mitchell and put in place a new ordinance covering the residency requirement for employees.
New Bedford City Council President Draws an Opponent [OPINION]
Ward 6 City Councilor Joe Lopes was recently re-elected to another term as New Bedford City Council President. He is the potential interim mayor. He also has opposition.
New Bedford’s List of Candidates Grows Larger [OPINION]
The political scene in New Bedford continues to change and the number of candidates continues to expand. This is going to be an exciting election year.
Keating Shares Harrowing Moments of Capitol Riot [OPINION]
Massachusetts Congressman Bill Keating joined Chris McCarthy to give a harrowing first-person perspective of the insurrection on Capitol Hill. Listen here.