Mark Colley
It’s the standard educated-but-edgy hot take on masks: They’re here to stay. The most recognizable symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic will carry over beyond this year, becoming a part of our everyday lives. This argument is flawed. Masks are not here to stay, and will be gone within the next four months. We will not be wearing masks once this pandemic is over. At the heart of the argument that says masks will stay post-pandemic is the idea of path dependency — that because something has happened in the past, it will stay because of a resistance to change. It’s a valid argument, and a popular theory in political science. The Two Doomed Men #67 5/8/21 - Chris & Mike welcome Pal from 990WBOB to discuss all the key issues of today.
Why is Liz Cheney being pushed out? If Trump was still president would the anti-vacciners be more inclined to get vaccinated? Why are Bill and Melinda getting divorced? Can the Yanks make a run? All this in more in this entertaining watch. Ryan L. Fox
Mother’s Day is a special time of the year where mom’s everywhere get a special nod for their hard work and effort in raising their children. It is also a special time in the year where athletes pay tribute to their mom. Fans are sometimes treated to an unforgettable performance by athletes on this special day or get to experience sports history as well. But win or lose, you know that their mom will still be proud no matter what. Here are just a few of the most special moments that have happened on Mother's Day in the sporting world. some of which you just had to be there to experience the magic. Mark Colley
For years, Rhode Island political figures had all warned of the same thing: The state could be facing a political showdown come 2022. But census figures released earlier this week show that not to be the case, dramatically rearranging the gubernatorial race next year. Rhode Island’s two congressional seats are filled by two Democrats, David Cicilline and James Langevin. Both have been prominent figures in state politics for decades, Cicilline since he became mayor of Providence in 2003 and Langevin since he was elected Secretary of State in 1994. But many thought Rhode Island’s population would not grow enough by 2020 to keep its second congressional district, eliminating Langevin’s seat and potentially pitting the two politicians against each other |
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