VB in the Middle

Jon Hurst, the President of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts talks to VB on the day Governor Baker finally unveiled his reopening plan. Is the plan favorable for businesses? What is Jon's reaction to it. Hear the full conversation here from an economic standpoint.

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Massachusetts Representative Shawn Dooley took to social media over the weekend to share the insider tip he got regarding what is included in Governor Baker's reopening plan and phase 1 in particular that we were all eagerly waiting for. Well, Governor Baker unveiled his plan this morning at 11 A.M. and we have a follow up conversation with Rep. Shawn Dooley (R) about what the Governor did actually unveil today and whether it was better or worse than what Rep. Dooley expected and thought.

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Today's Topics: We start off the program talking to Paul Craney of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance about how this statewide shutdown has taken a toll on the economy and whether Governor Baker will allow businesses to begin reopening on Monday. Then, a new study from Mass General tested 700,000 people for COVID-19 antibodies and the results were that 1 in 10 tested positive, meaning if this represents the Boston population, about 90% have not been in contact with COVID-19. Also, Governor Baker's "secret plan". What will he announce Monday the 18th? He's been very tight lipped about it so we wonder what will happen on Monday. Additionally, today marks the day the city of Lawrence is starting to send police patrols out to fine people $300 for not wearing masks...We also chat with Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites about his thoughts on whether restaurants will get the go ahead this Monday to reopen. Hear all of this on today's show, here.

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Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites talks to VB about what he thinks will happen this coming Monday, May the 18th. He is more inclined to believe restaurants will start to be able to reopen, whereas VB does not think that will happen. Hear the full conversation here.

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There has been a lot of chatter about what will Governor Baker announce this Monday the 18th. Will small businesses reopen? Will he extend the stay at home order? What will it be? He's been very clear that he will not make any announcements till Monday the 18th so what is this "secret plan" of Charlie's? We hear from you and VB shares his opinion on what he thinks Charlie Baker will do on Monday.

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About 700,000 people were tested by Mass General for antibody counts. The results were that 1 in 10 tested positive for COVID antibodies, meaning that 90% of the population in Boston has not been exposed to the Coronavirus. Mayor Marty Walsh says these results mean the majority of Bostonians are still vulnerable to getting the virus. We discuss!

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Paul Craney of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, joins VB to discuss the toll this statewide lockdown has taken on the economy in Massachusetts. Additionally, what will Monday the 18th hold? Will small businesses start to make money again and start phasing into reopening? Hear the full discussion, here.

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Today's Topics: VB talks to Dave Andelman, co-owner of the Mendon Drive-In about the lack of information out there for small businesses when it comes to reopening. Then, author and former NY Times reporter, Alex Berenson joins VB and guest co-host Tom Shattuck to discuss the effectiveness of wearing a mask during this pandemic, among other topics. Also, new rules are in place for Cape Cod beaches as they approach the summer months. What will these rules entail and are they feasible? We hear from you on. All of this on today's show, here.

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This summer is going to look a lot different for Cape Cod beaches. The Cape Cod Times reported the newly proposed guidelines in place for the Cape and their beaches. It would only allow parking lots to be filled to 50% capacity, stay 12 feet apart from one another, and wear masks. Does this seem feasible to you? VB and guest co-host on this Big Boy Thursday, Tom Shattuck discuss the toll this will take on the Cape tourism industry and they hear from you!

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Author and former NY Times Reporter, Alex Berenson, joins VB to talk about COVID-19, various governor's handling of reopening states, and the lack of evidence on masks being useful. His recent tweets have gained a lot of attention. He talks to guest co-host Tom Shattuck and VB on the controversy of whether masks are useful or not. Hear the full conversation, here.

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