Episode 115: A Tale of Two Parties

In tonight's show we are going to talk about a few local items and then plow into a couple of articles about the movements being made at the Tea Party convention. We also have to make a few remarks about the President's plans for the near future and what impact that may have.

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Actually, as the discussion moved forward, the Tea Party seems to be coming out less as a third party and more as a political power. This is good on a number of different levels. First and foremost is the fact that, as systems are set up today, any candidate that wants a chance of winning needs to have the support of either one of the majority parties (GOP/DNC) or have a LOT of personal prestiege. By working as a power, the Tea Party can back candidates that support a fiscally conservative platform regardless of the letter at the end of their name.

Ken kept an eye on the game (it *was* Superbowl Sunday, after all) and called the game for the Saints 3 minutes in. Guess they will come marching home after all!

One thing that was mentioned during the show that will be updated on the site this week - the show for next week will probably be postponed or potentially cancelled. We'll have to see how things progress.

Articles for tonight's show:

• NBC Serves Fried Chicken & Collard Greens In Celebration Of Black History Month (PHOTO)
• Punxsutawney Phil: The Groundhog Behind the Myth
• WILSON: UB grad students come up with ideas for business growth
• Crist and Rubio clash over Illegals and the Census
• Florida Student Reportedly Kicked Out of Honor Society Over Facebook Page
• The Tea Party Takes Shape
• Tea Party Looks to Move From Fringe to For
• Rachel Maddow compares tea party attendees to KKK
• Five years, $5.08 trillion in debt
• Obama Tries to Fire Up Dems Amid 'Snowmageddon'
• Why are liberals so condescending?

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Episode 114: Punitive Speeches

This past week was another busy news week and we're going to touch on just a few of the items that have come up. There were also a couple of important presentations that have to be reviewed. The Statue of the Union lecture and the rant that he gave when the House Republicans to meet with him.

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Links to articles and sound clips for tonight's show:

• TRUCKER WATCHING PORN BLAMED FOR FATAL THRUWAY CRASH
• Ex-NBA player rips Haiti, compares country to 'homeless men'
• Thonotosassa Marine killed in Afghanistan
• Castor confirms Obama visit will address high-speed rail
• I know the anxieties
• "Dear President Obama": The President Reads 10 Letters a Day from the Public, With Policy Ramifications
• Serious financial reform
• We all hated the bank bailout
• Obama Bank Fee to Hit 50 of the Biggest U.S. Financial Firms
• I'm not interested in the past
• Courts as Battlefields in Climate Fights
• WSJ editorial demands Obama "get his facts right" in his Supreme Court criticism
• Undermine the proper role of state and local governments
• Voter Views on State-of-the-Union Points
• President Obama rumbles with House GOP

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Episode 113: So Much for the Slow News Cycle

This has been a whirlwind news week! We're going to try and hit all of the items on the list but there's going to be a LOT to discuss! From the election of Scott Brown to the next so-called logical step in the definition of marriage its all out there!

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Articles discussed tonight:

• Sheriff Judd's Comment
• Major 7.9 Earthquake In Pacific Ocean Near American Samoa Creates Tsunami
• 2009 Samoa earthquake
• The Times to Charge for Frequent Access to Its Web Site
• John Edwards: Yes, I'm the father
• Love’s new frontier
• Justices Block Key Part of Campaign Law
• TSA pick goes down swinging
• Democrats point fingers after stunning loss
• In Ohio, Obama vows to 'never stop fighting'
• Dems fret: 'Every state is in play'

Episode 112a: Better Start Listening!

Yesterday's election of Scott Brown (conservative) to the seat formerly filled by Sen. Edward "The Liberal Lion" Kennedy sends a clear message to all elected officials: LISTEN to your constituents!

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Also, we're going to be having a conversation on the next episode (Sunday, 1/24/2010) regarding a crazy idea I've got. We'd like to have as many folks there for the conversation as possible so please try to be there to join us. If you miss the recording session, you can always send comments!