VB in the Middle

Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone talks to VB about the possibility of fining people for not wearing masks in public, if he thinks we will remain at home past May 18th, testing in the city and how it plays into the reopening process, and his thoughts on gathering this 4th of July for some barbecues. They had a great conversation, hear it here.

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Today's Topics: Kentucky Governor Beshear publicly shamed a man named Tupac Shakur who he thought was a fraudulent unemployment claim but it turns out that he is a real Kentuckian, thus prompting the governor to issue an apology! Then, VB chats with Michael Graham, writer, about the latest simulator results from Mass General causing them to suggest we stay at home till at least July 22nd. Additionally, a Worcester pastor went against Governor Baker's stay-at-home order and held a church service; he's doing it again this evening. What should happen to the pastor; should he be arrested or fined? Also, we discuss the sexual assault accusation by Tara Reade that Joe Biden assaulted her. We cover all these topics here on today's show!

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Tara Reade is a woman who has accused Joe Biden of sexual assault back in the early 1990s. Biden has yet to publicly address this himself....should he? We discuss the varying angles here with Biden being accused by Tara Reade of sexual assault.

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A Worcester pastor went against Governor Baker's orders with the stay-at-home advisory when he went ahead and held a church service Sunday with roughly around 50 people. The pastor has received a warning from local officials, but disregarded it and said he's holding service again today (Wednesday). What should happen to the pastor? Should he be arrested or should officials let it go? We hear from you!

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Michael Graham, writer for the NH Journal as well as the Boston Herald, talks to VB about the latest simulator report from Mass General that says based on their results, the stay at home order in Massachusetts should be extended until July 20th! That's correct, July 20th! They claim this would prevent a late summer surge based on their calculations and data. VB and Michael Graham discuss this shocking news and what their thoughts are on it!

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Kentucky Governor publicly called out an individual named Tupac Shakur that he thought was a fraudulent unemployment claim. It turns out, that is the guy's real name! The governor had to call Tupac personally to apologize as well as publicly apologize for this mistake. VB finds this to be humorous and it is the story that made him smile today! He feels for the governor but also can't help but laugh! Take a listen to VB's take, here.

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Today's show was all about 1 topic and 1 topic only: the state of Massachusetts has extended it's stay-at-home advisory until May 18th. VB and most of our callers were less than thrilled about this idea. However we need hear from a couple medical professionals on the front lines of how they can see why the Governor extended this order. Are you upset over this extended stay-at-home advisory like VB is or do you think it was a smart decision? VB is all ears today and allows you the callers to air your grievances with this shutdown!

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Today's Topics: We kick off the show with something that made VB smile and that something was guest co-host Tom Shattuck's story of how he got a swollen eye over the weekend! Then, Nancy Pelosi was on CNN with Jake Tapper where she made some uncharacteristic comments regarding funding for local governments as well as President Trump's partial travel ban. Additionally, the local man who had his Big Foot statue stolen talked to VB about the story and how he got his statue back! Also, some Rye, NH surfers were fined for surfing this past weekend amid this economic and social shutdown...should NH start the reopening process since they only have 60 deaths in the entire state? We discuss states reopening and which ones are better prepared or ready to. Hear it all here on today's show.

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Some NH surfers got fined over the weekend for surfing in Rye, NH amid this Coronavirus Pandemic. There have been roughly 60 deaths in the entire state and not nearly as many cases as Massachusetts. Should states like NH, especially the northern part of the state, reopen or start the reopening process? We discuss.

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Local Brimfield man, Todd Disotell had his Big Foot statue stolen from him! Luckily it was safely found in Worcester by police. Todd joins VB to tell his story and why he has this Big Foot statue in the first place! Hear this fun, entertaining conversation, here.

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