Bartender Greg Anderson, left, pours drinks for customers on the first day Tuner's Bar and Grill has reopened after being closed in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus Monday, May 4, 2020.

Is Wednesday the New Friday for Happy Hour?

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A recent story in Crain's declares, "City bars have a new motto: Thank God it’s Wednesday." Listeners weigh in on whether this motto rings true—and whether remote and hybrid work schedules have shaken up after-work socialization.

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