VB in the Middle

Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites talks to VB about outdoor dining and how Lawrence restaurant the Gateway Pub keeps finding itself in trouble. Also, VB asks Scott the question: pie or cake? There is a survey that caught his attention and he brings it up with Scott.

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Former Bruins player and now NHL analyst, Mike Milbury found himself in some hot water after saying on a live broadcast that "there is no women around to disrupt your concentration". People take aim with this. Do you find anything wrong or offensive about what he said? VB and Lightning discuss.

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh came out today and announced what the current plan is for Boston Public Schools returning to school this Fall. VB breaks it down for you and does not love this plan. Do you like this plan and see where Walsh is coming from? We discuss.

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Last evening, Joe Biden delivered his acceptance speech at the DNC. Earlier in the night a young boy from NH was featured as Biden helped him overcome his stutter; VB loved that moment. Hear more from the final night of the DNC where Joe Biden spoke, here.

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Today's Topics: Last night was night 3 of the DNC and Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former President Barack Obama both gave speeches. Each of them ripped President Trump in various fashions. VB shares his thoughts on both speeches. Then, Nancy Pelosi endorsed Joe Kennedy III over Ed Markey! Also, it is now mandatory in Massachusetts that children 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. Do you agree with this move by Massachusetts? VB and Tom Shattuck discuss all of these subjects and take your calls!

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It has been announced that Massachusetts is requiring all children from 6 months old to Grade 12 and beyond with college and graduate students, to receive a flu shot this Fall. This is in an effort to be ready for a second wave of COVID-19 this Fall and doubling down on decreasing the cases of the flu. Each year the flu causes a great need to medical supplies and sometimes hospitalizations so this is the state's way of trying to be prepared for COVID. VB and Tom Shattuck share their thoughts on this mandatory flu vaccine order and hear your thoughts as well.

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Former President Barack Obama delivered a speech during last night's 3rd night of the DNC. He had some good and cringe-worthy moments. VB brings those moments to you on the radio show today. Former President Obama took some cheat shots at Trump. Hear more of it, here.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke during night 3 of the DNC. She did not miss the opportunity to trash President Trump and put the blame on him for the "crisis" we are in with the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore VB shares the Easter eggs she had set up in the background while she delivered her speech. Hear more, here.

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Today's Topics: Joe Concha of The Hill chats with VB about last night's DNC convention. Then, Lightning introduces a new segment where she asks VB questions about any given topic at hand; today it was pertaining to what happened at the DNC last night. Then, the MIAA gave an update about high school sports this Fall; there will be no football until at least winter and select activities will only be allowed to practice not have games. Also, President Trump urges a boycott on Goodyear Tire Company as a memo leaked about their acceptable and not acceptable examples of attire; included in that was MAGA attire was "not acceptable" at work but "Black Lives Matter" was. Also, the state of RI during last night's DNC roll call, dropped the line that their state appetizer is calamari. VB has fun with that topic and asks what other state's state appetizer should be! Hear all of this from today's show, here.

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During last night's DNC night 2, they did a roll call across the country with various delegates. When it came to Rhode Island, Rep. Joseph McNamara took the opportunity to boost about Rhode Island's being the "Calamari Comeback State", as their state appetizer is Calamari! With that being said, what should various states have as their "State Appetizer"? VB has fun with this topic!

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