VB in the Middle

Are these Halloween decorations that contain singing pumpkins and inflatables too much? Some neighbors in Braintree think so of this one house's display. The Halloween display apparently plays loudly at night to keep the neighbors up and numerous times they have called the police for noise complaints. Are these neighbors just being busy bodies or is their complaints warranted? The neighborhood children love it but do you? What would you do?

Elizabeth Warren has found herself in a pickle when it comes to her former teaching job back in the 1970s. In one instance she said she taught special needs children for a year, became visibly pregnant and then was not invited back the following year. In another instance she said she had temporary credentials to teach and decided to pursue law. Which is it? Was she let go because she was pregnant or did she decide to leave? Which do you believe? Lightning doesn't believe Warren for one second and thinks she is making it out to seem like the "white man" put her down because she was a woman and pregnant and she's pining for votes. We discuss.

Today's "Stories We Love" brought to you by Kane's Donuts features the story of a Florida man who was arrested for trying to get an alligator drunk. This story and more!

Today's Topics: Trump decides to pull troops out of Syria; is that the right decision? Methuen Police think about changing their tattoo policy for law enforcement in the city; they ask the community how they would feel about their officers having tattoos on their arms or legs. Then the Houston Rockets General Manager put out a tweet in support of Hong Kong protests thus sending the Chinese government and select companies to sever ties with the NBA team and their broadcasts. We discuss all this and the "Stories We Love" today right here!

The city of Methuen is testing out updating a new policy where police officers are allowed to display arm and leg tattoos. They are asking the community to vote on how they feel about officers displaying tattoos while on the force. How do you feel about police with tats? We discuss.

Matthew Peck of SHP Financial talks to VB about market volatility and the market's pattern on average during the month of October. Listen here.

The General Manager of the Houston Rockets put out a tweet saying he stands with Hong Kong. This sparked outrage from the Chinese government who broadcast all the Rockets games and are supporters of the team as many Chinese citizens are fans of the NBA and the Houston Rockets in particular. Should the GM lose his job when China companies are now severing ties with Houston's organization? We discuss.

President Trump has made the decision to pull troops out of Syria, thus sending other Republicans into a frenzy. Was this the right move? What are the repercussions? We discuss.

Today's "Stories We Love" brought to you by Kane's Donuts features the story of a Texas man who robbed a bank the day before his wedding just so he could afford the rings & the venue! Hear more about it here.

Mike Siegel fills in for VB while he is away on vacation. He broadcasts from the Federation of American Immigration Reform's annual event in Washington, D.C. where he interviews numerous guests like Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin, Dr. Alveda King, Diamond and Silk, and so many others. Hear it all here on today's show!