VB in the Middle

Today's Topics: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had a press conference today where he declared racism in Boston a public health crisis. Furthermore he elaborated on what their plan of action will be moving forward regarding making steps towards police reform. VB thought Mayor Walsh handled the situation well, whereas the callers took VB to task on what the Mayor is doing in Boston. We discuss police reform in Boston for nearly the entire show and then we hear from Scott Whitley about outdoor dining in the North End! Listen to the full show, here.

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Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites chats with VB about how the North End in Boston is finally open for outdoor dining! Will this option because a permanent summer fixture moving forward as it was a big hit? Hear more about outdoor dining here in Massachusetts, here.

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Today's Topics: A part of Seattle has been taken over by protesters, literally causing the police to abandon their precinct. What is going on there and what can be done? Then, Dudley Chief of Police, Steve Wojnar talks to VB about police reform, the national unrest, and how police are dealing with the nationwide hostility. Also, Massachusetts House Speaker DeLeo put out a statement today that informs the public that Beacon Hill is taking quick action when it comes to police reform. Additionally, General Mark Milley publicly apologized for being involved with President Trump's walk to St. John's Church in D.C. last week. How will Trump respond to that one? VB shares his take on all of this and hears your thoughts as well.

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General Mark Milley has come out and publicly apologized for going out and taking part in President Trump's walk to St. John's Church in Washington, D.C. last week. This shocking statement from the general has people now wondering what President Trump's reaction will be to this and if he'll take to Twitter to blast the general. VB shares his take on this and hears from you, here.

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VB chats with the Dudley Police Chief, Chief Steve Wojnar, about police reform, the nationwide protests, and what police are feeling during this time of unrest. Hear the full conversation, here.

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Seattle protesters take over the Capitol Hill section of Seattle, which spans about 6 blocks, causing police to abandon their precinct in an effort to quell the violence going on. The protesters named the area "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" or CHAZ. What should be done with these occupants who are blocking off the neighborhood with armed guards? VB shares his opinion and hears from you. on the ongoing situation out there in Seattle.

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Today's Topics: A Christopher Columbus statue was beheaded in the North End neighborhood of Boston; will it be permanently removed? Should Columbus statues be a thing of the past? Then, former Boston Police Superintendent-In-Chief Dan Linskey joins VB to discuss the outcry to defund police and police reform. Also, the movie "Gone with the Wind" has been removed from HBO Max due to it's racial depictions of Black people and slavery. The streaming service says the movie will be back but with more context. What other movies and or TV shows will be censored, have a disclaimer, or be banished all together? Additionally, Senator Dean Tran talks to VB about the latest statement from the Masssachusetts Asian American Commission saying Asians experience "white privilege". Hear all of this on today's show, here.

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The Massachusetts Asian American Commission put out a statement in support of Black Lives Matter where they said: they “continue to benefit from the ‘model minority’ myth and our historic proximity to white privilege". This statement sparked outrage among other Asian Americans, including the Asian American Citizen Alliance, where they believe the statement to be inflammatory and divisive. Here to discuss this latest outrage is Senator Dean Tran.

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HBO Max, the streaming service has pulled the movie "Gone With The Wind" for what some are calling racist depictions of Black people and slavery. Should there be a disclaimer on the movie or should it be banned all together? HBO says the movie will return but with more context. What other movies will this same thing happen to? We discuss.

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There is a nationwide outcry to "defund police". Is that necessary? Boston Mayor Walsh says that is "not the answer". Even Sen. Bernie Sanders says that is not the answer. What do you say? What type of reform is needed and how should it be brought about?

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