Eight years ago, a young kid named Sam Obar and some friends started a small newspaper for their neighborhood that later grew into The Walpole Gazette.  Today, the skills learned by publishing this paper have enabled Obar to make a name and a reputation for himself by creating one of the fastest-growing radio shows south of Boston and one of the most-watched local issues-driven blogs in the area.

Obar's endeavors, which have spanned nearly all facets of media including print, radio, television, and the internet have helped build up his reputation for hard-hitting and thoughtful insights, and in-depth analyses of current events and issues.

Obar has been the host of The Sam Obar Show on the Discussion Radio Network (WDIS AM 1170), for nearly two years, broadcasting to a substantial portion of both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and to the rest of the world through the web every week.  He serves as a contributor to WalpoleNews.com, and is contacted often by major news reporters for quotes and news ideas.

During his career, Obar has had the unique opportunity to interview such major policy makers as US Congressman Barney Frank (twice), Mass. State Representative Bill Bowles (three times), US Senator Scott Brown (twice), Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill, and former Mass. governors Paul Cellucci and Jane Swift, among others. He remains a friend to a number of local, state, and national politicians, dignitaries, and business professionals.

Within the community, Sam regularly works with Discussion Radio, Inc. and other local organizations to benefit charities.  He was appointed by the Walpole Board of Selectmen to be a member of the Walpole Historical Commission, the official advocate for the preservation, protection, and development of the Town of Walpole's historical and archeological resources.

He also enjoys spending time on his family's 250-acre farm in southeastern Massachusetts.