VB in the Middle

VB dives into the topic of whether the Massachusetts Bail Fund is a good or bad thing for Massachusetts. Recently, a two time convicted rapist was released on bail by the MA Bail Fund, only to turn around and rape again once he got out...The Globe had an editorial that said "By focusing on the roughly 7% of people who commit a new crime while released pretrial on bail, critics of the MA Bail Fund are missing the forest for the trees." Is that so? VB takes aim with this; listen here.

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Today's Topics: Biden proposes a nationwide mask mandate, urging all 50 governors to make it mandatory that you wear a mask; VP pick Kamala Harris says that's "real leadership". VB takes aim with this and hears your thoughts. Then, a man in Boston got tased and then robbed by a woman on his first date with her; what is your first date horror stories? Also, we talk to Scott Whitley about food. Hear it all on today's show, here.

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A man from Boston revealed recently that a woman he met for a first date ended up tasing him and robbing him on their first date! With that being said, what is a crazy first date (or any date) horror story you experienced? Listeners had some wild ones!

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Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites joins VB to discuss the latest uptick in COVID cases in the state and how that is impacting how people gather. Also, what is coming up on the programs this weekend? Find out here!

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Democratic candidate for President, Joe Biden came out yesterday making a proposal for a nationwide mask mandate. He urged all 50 governors to implement a mask mandate, no questions asked. What happens if they don't? New VP pick Kamala Harris came out to speak about Biden's proposal and said "That's what real leadership looks like!". Is it? VB takes aim with this and dives into the subject of a nationwide mask mandate, like Biden proposed.

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Today's Topics: RI Governor Gina Raimondo is upset at the Warwick school committee for their vote to start the school year off with remote learning. This vote comes before her administration put out any guidelines for school this Fall. What would you like to see regarding schooling this Fall? then, Bobby Livingston of RR Auction chats with VB about some sports memorabilia they have up for auction; some items in particular have catch VB's eye. Also, what are some hotel travel tips you have? A woman's travel tip video went viral on TikTok and we ask you how much of those tips you do yourself. Hear the full show, here!

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A woman's video on TikTok where she is talking about travel tips for when you are staying in a hotel room, went viral. VB is joined by Tom Shattuck and Lightning and they discuss 1) if you follow any of these travel tips this woman is sharing and 2) what are some weird things or tips you do when checking into a hotel room? Also, have you experienced anything weird happened to you at a local? Listeners share their stories!

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Bobby Livingston of RR Auction talks to VB about their latest auction that opened on Sports Memorabilia! There are some unique Larry Bird items in particular that VB has his eye on...! Hear all about what is available and up for auction. Some of it might even be from your favorite player!

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Rhode Island's governor, Gina Raimondo is upset at the Warwick school committee for voting to start with remote learning this Fall. This vote by them came before the governor and her administration put out school guidelines for the state and the governor claims the committee did not even try to submit a proposed plan for in person learning this fall. What would you like to see for schooling this Fall? Would you like complete remote learning, a hybrid, or all in person? VB shares this thoughts and hears yours!

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Today's Topics: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate; are you satisfied with his pick? Would you have liked to see someone else picked? Was this the wisest pick for Biden? Then, NH Gov. Sununu puts in place a new mask mandate for gatherings of 100+ ahead of Laconia Bike Week. Also, the Baker administration in Massachusetts put out a new COVID map for the state. It shows the cities and towns according to the level of active COVID cases. With that Gov. Baker says he does not see a reason why any cities or towns in the green or white (low case areas) can't send kids back to school. We discuss all of this on today's show, here.

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