VB in the Middle

An African American male, Jacob Blake, was shot at least 7 times by police. He is in the hospital in serious condition. There is outrage as to why the police shot the man as he was walking away from them and trying to enter his vehicle. We discuss this story as it continues to develop.

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Managing Director of Kroll Security Risk Management and former Boston Superintendent-in-Chief, Dan Linskey talks to VB about the incident where police shot an African American man in Kenosha, Washington. What went down? How did it escalate and what is his takeaway? Hear more, here.

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Last night was Night 1 of the Republican National Convention. There were a variety of speakers; some of them impressed, some shocked, and some made us laugh. What was your favorite moment? VB shares his and Lightning shares hers then they hear from you!

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Today's Topics: Kellyanne Conway and her husband are stepping away from their jobs to focus on their family after their 15 year old daughter is pushing for emancipation. Then, NBA Clippers star Montrezl Harrell called Mavericks player Luka Doncic a "Bitch Ass White Boy"; is that racist and should Harrell be suspended? Also, some believe there is "environmental racism" going on in Roxbury with the removal of 100 or so trees for a new road project; VB shares his thought so this. Additionally, NH restaurants are now allowed to operate of 100% capacity; do you take pause with this? Also, Prince Spaghetti commercial star, Anthony Martignetti has passed away; we honor iconic TV commercials that you will forever remember for their message, phrase, or jingle. Hear it all from today's show, here.

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Anthony Martignetti of the iconic Prince Spaghetti commercials has passed away at the age of 63. He was the young 12 year old boy know as "Anthony" in the commercials that dubbed Wednesday night at "Prince Spaghetti Night". With that, we honor iconic commercials and how you'll forever remember them and their jingle to this day.

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It was revealed this past weekend that NH is now operating with the ability to have 100% capacity at restaurants throughout the state. 1) Were you surprised by this move and timely fashion it occurred? 2) Does it give you pause? VB and Lightning discuss and take your calls!

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The Boston Globe came out with a piece today on how there is belief that there is "environmental racism" going on in Roxbury with the removal of a hundred or so trees. The reason behind the removal is for a new road project but some like Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu, believe this removal is "environmental racism". VB finds fault with this notion and dives into it on air.

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There was an incident during the NBA Quarterfinals game between the L.A. Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks where Clippers' player Montrezl Harrell got worked up at Mavericks' player Luka Doncic and called him a "Bitch Ass White Boy". Is that racist? People are saying Doncic would have for sure got suspended if the roles were reversed. We discuss.

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Today's Topics: VB discusses his thoughts on last night's DNC where Joe Biden gave his acceptance speech and a boy from NH delivered a speech praising Biden for helping him deal with his stutter. Then, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reveals the plan for reopening schools in Boston this Fall. Also, NHL analyst Mike Milbury found himself in some hot water for a comment he made while covering a hockey game. Additionally, Scott Whitley talks to us about food. Also, Lightning brings us a "Lightning List" of her top 10 80s movies as today is the day Dirty Dancing came out 33 years ago! Hear it all on today's show, here.

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Lightning creates a "Lightning List" of her top 10 80s movies in spirit of today being the day that the 80s movie Dirty Dancing came out 33 years ago! Did Dirty Dancing make the list? What was her number one and what did VB have to say about the list? Hear the full list and VB's reaction, here!

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