VB in the Middle

Today's Topics: Massachusetts put out new guidelines for returning to school this Fall that includes 3 possible scenarios....VB and guest co-host Tom Shattuck share their thoughts on these scenarios and what is most likely to happen with students returning to school this year. Then, VB and Tom Shattuck debate about the latest image that came out from NASCAR regarding the garage pull that was thought to be a noose in Bubba Wallace's garage. While, there was no intent of a hate crime towards Bubba Wallace, we discuss if you can see why someone from Wallace's team might have thought this pull looked like a noose. Callers debate and join in on the conversation as well. Hear the full engaging discussion, here on today's show.

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Today's Topics: The report came out about what happened at the Holyoke Soldiers Home and the findings were that there were substantial errors by the leadership there. Governor Baker held a press conference today discussing the findings and VB thinks he was "passing the buck". Then, Bubba Wallace initially claimed there was no doubt that a noose was found in his garage, not some garage door pull. The FBI investigated and ruled it to not be a hate crime. Also, VB touches base with Job Hurst, the President of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts about businesses in the Commonwealth still being affected by the state's reopening plan. Additionally, should the Emancipation Memorial come down and be removed permanently? VB shares his thoughts on all of these topics and hears yours as well!

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Gov. Baker announces a $5k bonus for police to undergo racial bias training and protesters are not impressed. Said protesters are however still impressed by taking statues down. Jimmy Kimmel is finally getting his due punishment for a bad Karl Malone impression he did 20 years ago. And what's the deal with the recent fireworks boom and subsequent crackdowns?

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VB is back! During today's show VB discusses the continued attack on statues and which statue is being called for removal this time; Theodore Roosevelt's statue outside the American Museum of Natural History. Then, Eskimo Pies are the latest brand to change it's re-branding over racial insensitivity. Also, today it's Step 2, Phase 2 in Massachusetts, meaning more reopening occurs for select businesses; VB discusses what that entails. Hear it all on today's show, here.

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Eskimo Pie ice cream treats is the latest brand to change their name over racial insensitivity. Why you ask? Well apparently the term Eskimo was not created by the very people who are referred to as that and some find it a derogatory term. Is it? VB discusses the matter in the latest brand or product under re-branding.

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While VB is off this week, Sandy Shack fills in. Today, she talked to Andrew Mittman, a film producer out in Hollywood about the COVID-19 production delays and what the future of movie viewing will be like for us moving forward. Then she dives into the topic of "lockdown hypocrisy" with the criticism for President Trump's Tulsa rally but not the Black Lives Matter protests that have been occurring all over the country. Additionally, she discusses the local story of the Oxford, MA gym's battle with the town over COVID-19. Hear it all here on today's show.

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While VB is off this week, Sandy Shack fills in. Today, she discusses the latest charges brought upon Atlanta police officer Rolfe. Do you agree or disagree with the way these charges were brought forth? She shares her opinion and hears yours on today's show.

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Sandy Shack fills in once again for the vacationing VB. On the docket today, police reform and CHAZ/CHOP. Sandy gets your opinion on the recent executive order from President Trump and shares her thoughts on the order, Tim Scott's experiences and Lindsey Graham's speech on the floor.
Later on, she also touches upon CHAZ, or CHOP as they are now calling themselves, and Seattle's leadership. Should Trump bring in the National Guard or should the largest city in Washington be left to reap what they have sown?

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While VB is away this week, Sandy Shack fills in. Today she discusses the petition to take down the Abraham Lincoln emancipation statue in Boston. Are you for or against the removal of the statue? Sandy shares her opinion and hears yours on today's show.

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Today on "VB in the Middle", Sandy Shack fills in for VB while he is off this week. She discusses the newfound unrest in Atlanta, Georgia after a 27 year old man, Rayshard Brooks was shot dead by police after he resisted arrest and stole one of their tasers. Did the police use excessive force or was their shooting warranted? Sandy shares her opinion and hears yours on today's show.

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