VB in the Middle

Today Gov. Baker made the announcement that all golf courses throughout the Commonwealth can open immediately. They have to follow strict guidelines to remain opened during his pandemic. Guest co-host Tom Shattuck and VB debate about the way the golf courses are opened. The callers are highly engaged in this conversation and share their thoughts on Gov. Baker and the reopening of golf courses in the state, here.

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Today's Topics: A Texas salon owner was jailed for defying the state's stay-at-home order and "non essential" businesses closure during this pandemic; whose side are you on? Then, Co-owner of the Mendon Drive-In Dave Andelman joins VB to discuss this push to reopen businesses in the state. Also, today is the day that Massachusetts requires all people in the state to wear masks out in public at all times or face a fine. Additionally, VB speaks to author Brad Meltzer about his book "The Lincoln Conspiracy" as VB's "Book of the Month Club" feature. Also, have you been a COV-IDIOT at all during this pandemic? We discuss all these topics on today's show, here.

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Based on the man who tried microwaving his dollar bills to "kill the Coronavirus" that might be on them, thus settling flame to the bills, we ask you if you've been a "COV-IDIOT" at any point during this pandemic? Lightning shares her COV-IDIOT moment and we hear from some of the callers on their moments too!

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For VB's "Book of the Month Club" feature, he talks to author Brad Meltzer about his book: "The Lincoln Conspiracy"! VB and Meltzer have a fascinating conversation about Lincoln and what it discussed in this book of his. Hear more about the book, here.

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Starting today, it is now mandatory for people in Massachusetts to wear masks when out in public at all times. What took so long? Are you surprised this was not done sooner than it was and what are your thoughts on the mandatory order? We hear from you!

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Co-owner of the Mendon Drive-In, Dave Andelman, chats with VB about the urgency to reopen business here in Massachusetts or a lot of restaurants are not going to return. Andelman shares his thoughts on businesses throughout the state and which ones should be open right now! Hear the conversation with VB, here.

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A Texas salon owner, Shelley Luther, defied stay-at-home orders and the closure of "non-essential" businesses and opened her salon to feed her kids and her employees and their kids. She refused to comply with the cease and desist order and was therefore fined $7,000 and jailed for 7 days. Whose side are you on here; the salon owner or the judge who put her in jail? We discuss.

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Today's Topics: Governor Chris Christie says "there will be deaths" when discussing with CNN's Dana Bash the need to reopen the economy. Then, Pollster David Paleologos talks to VB about the latest poll of Massachusetts residents here in the state that concluded about 38% of respondents would be okay with there current stay at home situation indefinitely! Also, Gov. Sununu in NH is now offering first responders in the state an extra $300 for their weekly efforts. Additionally, did Gov. Justice of West Virginia drop and F bomb during a news conference? We bring you that audio. Then, when will Massachusetts start the reopening process? We hear from you on all these subjects right here on today's show.

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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was speaking during a news conference when it appeared to sound like he dropped an F bomb! Shortly after this news conference he put out a short video explaining that there was an audio glitch and he did not in fact drop an F bomb. It was a humorous moment we bring you the audio of here. VB shares his thoughts!

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told CNN's Dana Bash that the country needs to reopen quickly and unfortunately with that yes "there are going to be deaths". That is the comment that has people in a frenzy. VB brings you his audio exchange with Dana Bash and discusses his thoughts and hears yours on it. Was what Christie said tone deaf?

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