VB in the Middle

Florida Man is recorded in a Costco being harassed for not wearing a mask, and the results are the usual red meat for the Covid-obsessed in social media. What's worse, not wearing a mask in public, or recording such people in order to doxx and shame them? Also from the "bonkers social media" file, Halle Berry apologizes on Twitter to the trans community for considering portraying a trans woman in a movie. Just considering. Not accepting or declining, but simply considering. Is the trans community (again?) asking too much?

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As woke Twitter mobs rail on about "white supremacy" in the 4th of July and the nicknames of sports teams like the Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins, VB asks if it's possible to be patriotic whilst declining to celebrate the 4th in protest as Colin Kaepernick has done. Is it necessary to change racist mascot names, and if so what would you change them to? In honor of the passing of film composer Ennio Morricone we build the "Mount Rushmore of Movie Themes" and VB snubs John Parr's "Man In Motion" from St. Elmo's Fire. R.I.P. Charlie Daniels.

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Today's Topics: Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in Bradford, N.H. Has anyone heard of that town? We've heard of it now! We ask you what a small town is that you now know of because something infamous happened there that made national news. Then, Phase 3 in Massachusetts starts Monday; do you know what that entails? We discuss briefly. Also, guest co-host Tom Shattuck joins us to talk about how Somerville is now going to acknowledge polyamorous relationships...Additionally we talk 4th of July food with Scott Whitley! Hear it all on today's show, here.

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The city of Somerville, MA has decided they will be recognizing polyamorous relationships in a new city domestic partnership ordinance. There has been a problem with partners not being able to visit one another in the hospital (due to COVID) because they are not legally married. This was the city's response in at a City Council town meeting last week. VB and guest co-host Tom Shattuck shares their thoughts on this one.

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Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites talks to VB and guest co-host Tom Shattuck about 4th of July food, BBQ, and lack of gatherings. What are you eating for the 4th of July? Are you hosting a backyard BBQ despite the state's warning?

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Today, Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI up in Bradford, N.H. Most of us have not heard of Bradford, N.H. until today. With that being said Bradford will now be remembered for the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell. We ask you what other small town you know or remember for something infamous that happened there. Callers had some great examples and stories!

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Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration has announced that Phase 3 will begin this coming Monday, July 6th in the Commonwealth. With this phase, comes new guidelines for wedding and party venues. What is changing? There will be no bar service and no dance floors allowed! VB and Lightning discuss this news, here!

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Today's show was a jam packed one! We discussed the incident down in Provincetown, MA where a local pizza owner was punched in the face for asking a patron to wear a mask. We dive into that conversation and ask you if you wear a mask and if not, why? Then, The Lincoln Emancipation statue in Boston is now being removed after the Boston Art Commission voted in favor of it's removal. We talk to Tory, Bullock, a local activist and author who led the charge for the statue's removal. Also, Actor Sigourney Weaver joins VB to discuss her movie, "Prayers For Bobby". Additionally, we bring you Sound Bites of the Month for the month of June! Hear it all here on today's show!

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At the end of every month, we like to bring you the top 5 best sound bites from the month. The month of June did not disappoint! Take a listen to the top 5 best sounds this past month as VB and Lightning break it down!

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Actor Sigourney Weaver joins VB in talking about her movie "Prayers for Bobby". VB has an engaging conversation with her and there is even a surprise appearance towards the end of the interview...take a listen!

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