Covid Reaches High Levels In MA. The CDC is now reporting that 11 out of the 14 counties in Massachusetts have reached a high community level of Covid-19. The new Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 is the leading force behind the state’s current surge. Despite no strict enforcement by the state, the CDC is strongly recommending masking up regardless of vaccination status. Have you contracted Covid during this surge? Do you think a mask mandate should be reinforced?
Military Members and the Covid Vaccine. A Senate proposed bill aims to grant honorable discharge to any service member who refuses a Covid vaccine. So far there have been thousands of troops who have been involuntarily separated from service for refusing to get a shot. The Military Times is reporting that it has cost millions to recruit and train these troops that are now being booted for vaccine refusal. Do you support this proposed legislation that would grant honorable discharge to military members?
Scammers Gonna Scam! Scammers are finding new and creative ways to hook people into giving them money and goods. One scam trend that’s become very lucrative for scammers is aimed at country music fans where a scammer pretends to be a famous country artist and asks for money, gift cards, etc. in exchange for supposed concert tickets, meet and greet passes, and more. James Perry, Fraud Counselor at the National Consumers League joins Dan to warn you about various scams.
20th Hour: Today is Friday the 13th, which is a day that some who have Triskaidekaphobia, the extreme superstition of the number thirteen, are really on edge. Some people who are superstitious about this “infamous” day won’t even leave the house! We discuss where Friday the 13th is derived from and ask you if you have any spooky Friday the 13th stories.
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