Episode 215: Dirty Jobs

Well, we didn't let a little ditch distract us from catching up and recording this week's podcast! We followed the same articles - to a degree - and had a fun time for a Monday night recording. With the primary in Ken's home state tomorrow, we spent some time on that subject and talked about how dirty a job politics really is.

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Delay of Episode #215

Folks, wanted to let everyone know that the recording of Episode #215 has been delayed, we're looking at recording tomorrow.  I was in a bit of an accident this evening and was stuck in a ditch for just over two hours.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of our podcast.

Articles for Episode 215: Dirty Jobs

Yes, there are plenty of places that have jobs that will get you physically dirty. Politics can also be considered a dirty jobs and that's what we're going to talk about in this episode. Here are the articles we've got lined up for this episode:

• Ala. tornado survivors help after latest twisters
• Mayor Bloomberg: No NYC parade for Iraq War vets
• Ex-Head Of French Breast Implant Maker Arrested
• Obama Ignores Challenge to His Presidential Eligibility in Georgia
• Minnesota Government Forcing Business to Build a Useless $30,000 Room
• Fast and Furious Breaking News: Rep. Issa Now Calls Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Morrissey to the Stand
• Obama Unveils Energy Initiatives In Las Vegas
• Rand Paul stopped by TSA after body scan anomaly
• Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer calls Obama ‘thin-skinned’ after airport argument

There's always more to talk about. Here are more stoires to talk about:

• Herman Cain Endorses Newt Gingrich For President
• Obama Hosts Bushes at Private Oval Office Meeting
• Twitter censorship plan sparks global outrage
• Obama's College Affordability Speech Resonates In Light Of Michigan Education Cuts
• President Obama talks about Jan Brewer exchange with Diane Sawyer
• Groups Sue Over Navy Sonar Use off Northwest Coast
• Pizza-making machine has chefs in a spin

If you want to comment on any of the articles, please feel free to start a discussion here, or email them to conservativepodcast@gmail.com. Join us for the recording session, normally live at 8:30pm Eastern time by visiting http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/75570. You can also listen to our show and many other conservative podcasts at the Red State Talk Radio Network. If you want to listen to the podcast on your mobile phone, you can listen using Stitcher Radio.

Episode 214: Rebuilding, Sometimes

I just realized that I didn't post last week's podcast to the website!  My apologies for the delay in getting this on the site.

In this episode, we talked about were the primaries and the incumbent seem to be projecting the path of our country, among other things.

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Articles for Episode 214: Rebuilding, Sometimes

As we continue down the path of the GOP primary season, there appears to be some rebuilding in Washington. Unfortunately there's also more breaking down. Tonight we're going to discuss some of the articles from the past week and look at where the primaries are going. Join us for the conversation at 8:30pm Eastern or listen to past episodes any time here on the website. Here are the articles for this episode:

• Billionaire gives $7.5 million to repair Washington Monument
• Obama unveils plan to boost tourism in Florida visit
• Obama Makes It Official; Keystone XL Is a No-Go
• 2012 Elections: Democrats Reveal Top GOP Targets In House Races
• Newt Gingrich wins South Carolina primary
• Rick Perry to quit presidential race
• Again, Conservatives Were Right
• A Technical Examination of SOPA and PIPA
• Smith and Reid give in, setting aside SOPA and PROTECT IP

And of course, the other stories:

• Obama reflects on significance of Roe v. Wade on 39th anniversary of landmark decision
• Paterno Loses Battle With Lung Cancer
• Gingrich, Romney: Ham House Showdown fizzles
• Details of his vast personal fortune trail Romney
• Anonymous Goes on Megaupload Revenge Spree: DoJ, RIAA, MPAA, and Universal Music All Offline
• So, Um, What Is A Private Equity Firm?
• Judge rules against NYC court protest organizers
• Popular Websites Stage Protests Against Anti-Piracy Bills
• East Coast Conservative joins the SOPA Strike

If you want to comment on any of the articles, please feel free to start a discussion here, or email them to conservativepodcast@gmail.com. Join us for the recording session, normally live at 8:30pm Eastern time by visiting http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/75570. You can also listen to our show and many other conservative podcasts at the Red State Talk Radio Network. If you want to listen to the podcast on your mobile phone, you can listen using Stitcher Radio.

East Coast Conservative joins the SOPA Strike

I have made the decision to "black out" the blog portion of the East Coast Conservative Podcast for the day in joining the "SOPA Strike".  You can find more information about this at http://sopastrike.com.

Why would a conservative podcast join in on something like this?  The answer is simple, it's not in an effort to promote piracy, it is in the simple fact that the legislation as written creates a set of federal powers that neither the Constitution nor the constituency would ever have thought of approving.  The legislation, as written, has the framework to create a form of legalized censorship that no individual or small business would have the finances or clout to overcome.

In short, the bills contain the ability for the freedom of expression, regardless of political or societal bent, to be censored.  This is at odds with the most basic freedoms that are guaranteed to all people.  Sites across the Internet have joined in with this protest and we are proud to add our voices to this day.

- Hatton

Episode 213: Heating Up in the Winter

This episode gave us a good chance to step back and take a look at what campaigns are doing on both sides of the aisle. We talked about Obama's moves that, from our lens look like pure political steps as well as some of the things being said or done by GOP candidates. The only one we didn't have a story for was Mitt, who didn't really make any headlines this week.

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Articles for Episode 213: Heating Up in the Winter

There's a lot going on in the news with the election, and this episode gives us a time to look at some of the articles that epitomise what the statements being made that are heating up the primary and eventual general elections. There's so much to talk about we're skipping our normal opening article! Here are the articles lined up for the conversation. Remember, some times we don't even make it through all of these!

• Newt Gingrich To Release Income Tax Returns, Challenges Mitt Romney To Do The Same
• White House Seeks to Merge Agencies
• White House Says It Opposes Parts of Two Antipiracy Bills
• Paul hopes to ride momentum to GOP convention
• Rick Santorum On FOX News Sunday: We Need To Increase Birth Rates
• Obama Heads to Church – Again
• Speculation on Michelle Obama for Senate in 2016 [VIDEO]
• Perry: Marines in video are 'kids,' not criminals
• Super PAC pushes back, calls on Romney to help with ad errors

Here are the stories that we couldn't fit in the line-up tonight, including what was supposed to be our fun opening story.

Episode 212: Making Decisions

We made the decision to talk about... making decisions. Am I sounding repetitive? This was a very lively episode with good audience participation in both Second Life and in Talkshoe. If you want to join us for a recording session, put us on your calendar for Sunday nights at 8:30pm!

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Articles for Episode 212: Making Decisions

Life is about making decisions, whether they are mundane, life changing or political. In this episode we talk about some decisions that are being made and some that people are trying to make for others. Join the conversation during our live recording sessions on Sunday at 8:30pm Eastern. Here are the articles on tap for this episode:

• Widowed Teen Mom Shoots Intruder to Protect Infant Son
• US Navy: Iran Fishing Boat Rescued From Suspected Pirates
• U.S. to Iran: Warships to remain in Persian Gulf
• Unemployment Rate on Par With Obama’s Projection of Jobless Rate Without Stimulus Spending
• Holder v states
• Carville: Rick Perry is the worst presidential candidate in American history
• Iowa bounce unlikely as Rick Santorum moves on to New Hampshire
• Gingrich: Romney won't get GOP nomination
• Sarah Palin: Mainstream Media and Barack Obama Want Mitt Romney as Nominee

And of course, the other stories worth linking to:

Episode 211: Reflections and Predictions

We had a fun time talking about what was and what we're looking forward to in 2012.

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We did not get a chance to get to most of the articles on our reading list this week, so I encourage you to visit the show notes article and comment on them!

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Articles for Episode 211: Reflections and Predictions

It's our first episode after Christmas and New Years, what better time to reflect on 2011 and talk about what's to come in 2012? Here are the articles for this episode:

• Butt injections, angry 92-year-olds, free breast exams: Florida's strange 2011
• 2011, The Year Washington Lost
• Hope reigns as Americans prepare to ring in 2012
• Justice Department rejects S.C. voter-identification law
• First Thoughts: Three days to go
• Gingrich Floats Sarah Palin As Possible Vice President Pick
• The Company Ron Paul Keeps, Continued
• Santorum: GOP Voters Shouldn't Settle For Moderate Romney

Of course there are those stories that didn't make it to the list for the show but caught our eye. Here they are:

• Shot Marine Used Fingers To Plug Bullet Holes
• White House sets new obstacle to immigration enforcement
• Chief justice defends court's impartiality
• Iran says ready for nuclear talks as tensions mount
• NPR Station Promotes PETA's Claim Against Unconstitutional 'Animal Slavery' at Sea World
• NASA probe orbiting moon for New Year's
• Man found with explosives at Midland International Airport
• NYC, world ring in 2012, bid adieu to a tough 2011
• Obama strikes hopeful note in year-end address
• Occupy Protesters Arrested Outside Republican Presidential Candidates' Iowa Campaign Headquarters
• Butterball turkey farm raided after abuse claims
• Obama Signs Defense Bill, With 'Reservations'
• Sailors share US navy's first official gay kiss

If you want to comment on any of the articles, please feel free to start a discussion here, or email them to conservativepodcast@gmail.com. Join us for the recording session, normally live at 8:30pm Eastern time by visiting http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/75570. You can also listen to our show and many other conservative podcasts at the Red State Talk Radio Network. If you want to listen to the podcast on your mobile phone, you can listen using Stitcher Radio.