VB in the Middle

Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites chats with VB about the outdoor dining options now available in restaurants in NH. Additionally, Scott weighs in on what Hull, MA has done with banning ice cream trucks for the summer season.

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The town of Hull, Massachusetts has made the decision to ban ice cream trucks for the summer season. Why? Town officials are afraid children will not be able to socially distance safely. We had the Town Manager of Hull , Phil Lemnios, call into the show on the listener line and VB discussed with him this decision by the town and how disappointing it sounds to him.

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Joe Biden was speaking on The Breakfast Club to Charlamagne Tha God about his Presidential run, his record on racial issues, and his consideration for a black female running mate. Biden made an eyebrow raising comment when he was wrapping up the interview. He said "You’ve got more questions? Well I tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”! Did Biden misspeak? We discuss in length and hear what you make of this statement!

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Today's Topics: We start off with the breaking news that Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband have pleaded guilty in the college admissions scandal. Here to discuss the plea deal is defense attorney Brad Bailey. Then, West Boylston police chief Dennis Minnich tells the Worcester DPH that his force will not be enforcing the Governor's small business restrictions in his town. Also, a monkey from Central Mass. is on the loose in Tewksbury! In spirit of that, we want to know what your wild encounters were with an animal that was out of place! Hear all of this on today's show, here.

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A monkey is on the loose in Tewksbury! Officials are warning the public to not go near it if it is spotted because it could have Hepatitis B! The monkey came from Central Mass. and someone was now spotted in Tewksbury. In spirit of that, we ask you that wild animal you encounter or saw that was out of place! Listeners share some great stories!

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West Boylston Police Chief tells the Worcester DPH that his force will not enforce the Governor's restrictions on small businesses in his town. He believes it is unconstitutional and illegal. Guest co-host Tom Shattuck and VB discuss what the Chief is doing and hear from you on the matter. Do you agree or disagree with the Chief's decision to not enforce the Governor's restrictions?

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Boston Defense Attorney Brad Bailey talks to VB about Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband taking a plea deal. They pleaded guilty in the college admissions scandal. Loughlin will be serving a 2 month prison sentence while Mossimo Giannulli serves a 5 month sentence. Bailey shares his thoughts on this breaking news today.

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Today's Topics: We kick off the show by sharing a funny story of how the Governor of Mississippi accidentally read "Harry Azcrac" as a name when conducting a virtual graduation ceremony! Then, VB dives into a column out of the Boston Globe that agrees with Rep. Ayanna Pressley's statement that "opening the state could close more caskets". Also, food and drink writer Kerry Byrne talks to VB about the hard hit restaurants have been taking. Additionally, Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George shares her thoughts with VB on starting a Small Business Task Force in the wake of Governor Baker's phased reopening plan. Also, Somerville Joe Curtatone joins VB to discuss the city's slower reopening plan than the rest of the state. Hear all of this on today's show, here.

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The Mayor of Somerville, Joe Curtatone, joins VB to discuss Somerville's plan for reopening the city. They are taking a slower approach than that of Governor Baker's plan. Why? He discusses that with VB and shares his concerns for the city and what he believes is a safe and smart way to move forward.

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Boston City Councilor, Annissa Essaibi-George, talks to VB about her response to Governor Baker's reopening plan. She is advocating for a Small Business Task Force and shares with VB her efforts to do so. Hear their full conversation, here.

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