Articles for Episode 285: Addressing Growth

As time marches on, one thing that has to be considered by any organization is how it can expand membership for the future. Tonight we have a special guest, Mike Garcar, Field Director for the Ohio College Republican Federation. We'll be talking with him about the challenges that the GOP faces reaching out to the millennial generation.

We've also got our regular round of articles that we'll be discussing, hopefully with Mike joining us to add his perspective, so it's going to be a busy show!

Articles for this episode:

• Cuomo to Parents: Don’t Worry, Your Daughters Are Safe in Albany
• Sen. Mark Kirk pokes at Eric Holder: Did NSA spy on Congress?
• New Chinese hacker group targets governments and nuclear facilities
• Left Tries to Redefine IRS Scandal
• Top House Democrat: The IRS Case Is Solved – “If It Were Me I Would Wrap This Case Up and Move On” (Video)
• Mass. Senate Candidate Slams GOP
• Catholic Archbishop: Wake Up! Religious Liberty at Risk in USA
• DHS insider: It’s about to get very ugly
• Barack Obama Never Attended Columbia University Says “His” Graduating Class

A few other articles in the list, not as many as other episodes but still some stores worth stirring up.

• MIC IS ZAPPED ON GRADUATION SPEECH
• Indonesia says no to bikinis for 2013 Miss World pageant amid protests, opts for long sarongs
• President Obama defends surveillance

Episode 283: Disagreeable Listeners

This was quite the interesting show, with an opening conversation about Memorial Day followed by a very good discussion on the subject. Some of the conversation got rather interesting and there were some good points brought up. There are also some examples where the group didn't agree, yet we managed to follow our own rule of disagreeing without being disagreeable.

As we discussed during that opening segment, I hope everyone has/had a safe and happy Memorial Day!

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Articles for Episode 283: Disagreeable Listeners

It's no secret that there are lots of things we hear in the news that we don't like. That's part of the basis and material for this podcast! In this episode, however, we're going to talk what some of the things that elected and public officials are saying they are hearing and don't like. It seems that the distaste for the goings-on in the beltway (and some places beyond) are hitting people from all political bents the wrong way.

Articles for this episode:

• 'Court' at Florida school acquits Wicked Witch
• MSNBC'S DYSON: BLACK REPUBLICAN E.W. JACKSON CARRIES WHITE SUPREMACIST MESSAGE
• EMPIRE STATE SHERIFFS, CUOMO SAFE ACT SHOWDOWN
• Apple CEO Tim Cook defends tax practices at Hill hearing
• ‘STUNNINGLY, BREATHTAKINGLY NAIVE’: NEWT GINGRICH REALLY DIDN’T LIKE OBAMA’S TERROR POLICY SPEECH
• Rand Paul Not Satisfied With President's Answer on Drones
• Is It Racist If Even The New York Times Thinks This Administration Is Getting Creepy?
• Lois Lerner Attorney: Purpose Of Hearing Is Just “To Embarrass Or Burden Her”
• British Police Arrest Citizens for Criticizing Islam on Social Media
• Your shiny, happy vacation on Facebook is a lie, and that's OK

Twitter was a little slow this week for us. It might have been the preparation for the Memorial Day weekend or just a slow news cycle. There are some other stories that should be read, here's what didn't make the episode this week:

• Virginia Lt. Gov. Candidate Fought Against Desegregation Efforts
• Mike unleashes a ‘hail’ storm

Video Comment 9: When is it Conspiracy?

So there are times when something sounds like a tinfoil-hat conspiracy, but what is that tipping point?  In this video I talk about the claim made by an attorney that police actions to confiscate his weapons weren't accidental, rather they were an attempt to see how far the NY SAFE Act could be pushed.


How much of this is real and how much is paranoia is something the general public may never know.  Here's a link to part of the story: http://www.wben.com/pages/16021389.php?contentType=4&contentId=12784239  I've tweeted other relevant articles as well.

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Episode 271: Challenging Times

We had a great time talking with Bob and Judith about the organization We The People of NY and their case against the state. Learn more about the organization at WeThePeopleOfNY.org. We have also asked to be included in follow-up information as the case moves forward.

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Articles for Episode 271: Challenging Times

There's no doubt that times are challenging for American citizens. The economy's bipolar approach to recovery, gun rights being challenged and educational standards in the tank. Tonight we're going to look at these issues in a bit more detail.

For this episode we have with us Bob Schulz and Judith Whitmore of We The People of New York. They have filed suit against the state of New York on the constitutionality and process related to the passing of the New York SAFE Gun Control Act. Learn more about their organization and petitions at WeThePeopleofNY.org.  You can read the press release about their lawsuit by clicking here.

Articles for this episode:

• (Geekdom) #JediMindMeld drama continues
• (Gun Control) SAFE Act: First protests, now lawsuits
• (Gun Control) Class action lawsuit against SAFE Act
• (Liberals at their Finest) Massachusetts Bill Allows Animal Rights Activists to Sue Sportsmen
• (Economy) Sequester spin: Obama’s false claim of Capitol janitors receiving ‘a pay cut’
• (Education) The high-tech return of high school shop class
• (Courts) Proposition 8 cases based on a phantom constitutional clause
• (Double Standard) McConnell blasts liberal group for racial remarks about wife
• (Homeland Security) DHS built domestic surveillance tech into Predator drones

Again, another short list of other articles. Definitely some that bear more conversation though.

• (Egypt) Egypt's economy must get back on its feet - Kerry
• (Cult of Personality) Charen: Bread and Circuses
• (Gun Control) Guns become a way of life for many in rural Colorado

Episode 209: Understanding and Concessions

In this episode we actually talked about the concept of concessions and compromise!  We also had some follow-up articles that had to be included and a disturbing story from Montana about what is and is not considered journalism.

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Articles for Episode 209: Understanding and Concessions

Uh, oh, I used the "C" word, didn't I? As much as it pains me to say this, sometimes a deadlocked Congress isn't best for the people. Tonight we're going to talk about the concepts of compromise (or lack of it) as identified in the news artciles this week. Join us for the recording session at 8:30pm Eastern time either here or at http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/75570. Here are the artciles for this episode:

• Adult store drops Toys for Tots references but continues its effort to collect children's toys
• Albany Tax Deal to Raise Rate for Highest Earners
• Bernanke: There Was No 'Secret' Bank Bailout, And It Was Only $1.5 Trillion
• Federal Judge: Montana Blogger Is Not Journalist
• GOP Jobs Bill Slashes Benefits, Allows States To Drug-Test The Unemployed
• Plan B Falls Victim to Plan P: Politics
• Bill Lets U.S. Citizens Be Held as Enemy Combatants
• Holiday Gifts from Health Reform

Guest Host The Conservative Underground - It's All About the Money

Ken and I are acting as guest hosts for The Conservative Underground show, a member of the Red State Talk Radio network, lending a hand to host Doc Wythe. It's hosted on a different service with a different dial-in number. If you want to join in on the call, you'll need to dial in to (347) 884-9470 or visit http://tobtr.com/s/2066611 to join the chat.

We're running our usual format, just on a different show! Here are the articles for this episode:

• Group: Books will burn if library closes
• Gov: NYS will crack down on tobacco tax collections
• Obama shatters fundraising goal with $86M
• After Democrats Demonize the Koch Brothers, DSCC Asks Them for Money?
• Jim DeMint Calls Treasury Secretary 'Irresponsible' On Debt Talk (VIDEO)
• Stimulus Hopes Keep Stocks Afloat
• Boehner Exclusive: We Still Haven't Seen Obama's Plan
• Default risk widens rift within GOP
• Dems: We couldn’t attack Republicans if we agree to Medicare cuts

I'll have to figure out how to get this show available for download by our regular podcast listeners, but it'll be available on the Red State network as one of the Conservative Underground shows.

Episode 182: Measuring Success

As things continue to ramp up for the 2012 election season, it helps to be able to look at the way things currently are and take stock.  In tonight's show we're going to look at what's working, what isn't and what's just plain silly in the current political landscape.


Quite a fun recording session with some great sound clips!  We went off the list a couple of times, including a reorder of the Morgan Freeman clip and another article that wasn't included in the list about Ladarious Jackson, an amazing recent graduate.

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Articles for Episode 182: Measuring Success

Here are the articles that have been picked out for Episode 182.  There are more than usual and there's a good chance we won't get through all of them!  If we miss something or you want to add your own comment, please feel free to post the comment here!

• High fashion or bait? Fly ties now hair extensions
• Mich. governor gets his way without hazing
• SF sheriff wants to use new immigration policy
• Cuomo’s Poll Clout Makes Him 2-for-3 Reaching Legislative Goals
• Pelosi Is Still Least Popular Congressional Leader
• Morgan freeman solves the race problem.
• Barack Obama Talks Auto Industry Rebound In Ohio (VIDEO)
• CBS Complains Obama 'Saddled' By 'Stubbornly Sluggish Economy'

As things continue to ramp up for the 2012 election season, it helps to be able to look at the way things currently are and take stock.  In tonight's show we're going to look at what's working, what isn't and what's just plain silly in the current political landscape.

Episode 171: Paying Attention to the Edges

It’s time again for us to look at the news stories that are being overshadowed by Japan, Lybia and the associated fallout.

Tonight was a fun show and an example of how Ken and I don’t always agree. We had fun talking about a number of different issues, pontificating the concepts of 2012 and got stuck on the concept of what to do about the Somali pirates.

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Articles for tonight’s show:

• Dennis Kucinich wants Obama impeached over his Libya missile strikes
• Proposed Texas law to immigrants: Keep out ... or clean my house
• 'Heavyweight' panel urges law against fee for first checked bag
• Lambda Legal: Introduction of Respect for Marriage Act a Watershed Moment
• Union Thugs Destroy Recall Petitions
• Verizon withdraws Niagara Co. data center
• Trump on the Somali Pirates: "I Would Wipe Them Off the Face of the Earth."
• Cuomo: Schools are Playing a Budget "Game"

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Episode 170: Power, Money and Influence

While our prayers are with the families of those impacted by the disasters that have struck Japan, our discussion focuses on the three real reasons many get in to politics.

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Articles for the show:

• Springfield, Ill., mayor wants $55,457 for Obama visit
• VA Issues Homelessness Report
• Another star athlete suspended - UW senior Venoy Overton
• Trump for President Goes Grassroots
• For Residents of Impoverished, Defrauded Bell, Calif., It’s Payback Time
• Croce expects deal for Statler to be completed next week
• Cuomo Hits The Airwaves
• Obamas tackle bullying in White House conference
• If we don't get federal spending under control, who will?

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Episode 166: Budgets and Other Pending Battles

Tonight we’ve got a lot to talk about that has been given sideline status because of the history being made in Egypt and other North African and Near East countries.  It’s budget time, and we’re going to start looking at proposals in Florida, New York and at the Federal level.  Throw in the CPAC results and there are a lot of battles ahead!

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• Wake Forest coach gives player kidney
• New York Congressman Resigns Over Shirtless Photo
• CPAC winners and losers
• YAF kicks out Ron Paul
• Florida Budget Cuts: Gov. Rick Scott's 5 Most Dramatic Proposals
• Ouch! Gov. Cuomo’s budget plan spreads lots of pain
• Military dissolves Egypt parliament
• UPDATE 3-Obama budget to cut U.S. deficit by $1.1 trillion

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Episode 165: Good and Bad Decisions

In tonight’s episode we have to talk about the decisions we make. After listening to the news of the week, it seems that there are some good, some bad... and some we can only guess the impact of.

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Articles for tonight's show:

• Navy Lends a Hand in Home Makeover
• ‘Makeover’ daughter faces charges in slashing
• Super Bowl: 400 sent home because seats unsafe
• Hassan testifies to night of his wife's murder
• Analysis: Cuomo tough-times budget a hit, so far
• Meant to Be Broken? Maybe Not This Time
• West Backs Gradual Egyptian Transition

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Episode 151a: Election Night coverage

We waited until 9pm Eastern for the polls in New York to close before we started, but once we did it was a fun time with special guests Adam Graham of the Truth & Hope Report and Kirk and "Shamrock" Jim of The Zoo Radio Show.  Clocking in at 2 1/2 hours, this episode included results, analysis and robo-calls!  Special closing music was "When You're Holding a Hammer" thanks to Adam for pointing it out to me and courtesy of the folks at http://holdingahammer.com/.

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Tonight we had a massive turn-out in SecondLife and TalkShoe!  We thank everyone for listening and look forward to seeing the final results roll in as the "too close to call" elections get themselves worked out.  If you liked the show tonight, be sure to join us for the weekly show recorded Sundays at 8:30pm Eastern, blog about us and tell 4 of your friends.

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Episode 151: Scary Stuff

It's Halloween, things are supposed to be scary, right? Tonight we've got some elected gouhls and goblins to discuss. Since Ken was busy dealing with costumed festivities, we were joined by Adam Graham, host of the Truth & Hope Report and long-time friend of the show.

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Another busy week so my apologies that the links were not posted ahead of time. Also, be ready on Tuesday night at 9:00pm for a round-table election watch on the podcast with a number of different guests!

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Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• Krystal Ball, Jimmy McMillan Get Dolled Up
• Gov. On WBEN: Candidates Think They Are Being Elected King
• Portland, Maine, weighs letting noncitizens vote
• Civil-rights suit alleges Muslim was fired for refusing to haul beer, though company had agreed to accommodate his religion
• Will Bipartisanship Follow the Midterm Elections?

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Episode 150: A Glimpse Beyond

Prompted by the user submitted article by Shoramin, we begin to look forward past the November elections, to see some of the things that are already being discussed about the next two years.  Additionaly, we had some "current" items to catch up on, including the fact that, "the rent is too damn high."

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I was not able to update the website in time with the links for tonight's show ahead of time so we get everything in one package this week.

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Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• New York Governor Debate: The Circus Is in Town (and 'the Rent Is Too Damn High')
• EDITORIAL: VFW's election betrayal
• Officials Push to Bolster Law on Wiretapping
• WikiLeaks Founder on the Run, Chased by Turmoil
• Already ringing the alarm on Obama, Rep. Darrell Issa could be a louder critic if GOP wins big
• Senate Republicans May Not Try to Repeal Obamacare
• Defund Obamacare? Not as Easy as it Sounds

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Episode 146: Cojones, Again!

I try very hard not to repeat episode titles but this time I was left with no choice! Tonight's episode talks about a number of different issues including the new Pledge to America, Taxes and Cojones.

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Things were "rearranged" during the show so the links are somewhat out of order. Here is the correct order for the articles discussed:

• Paladino Letter to Cuomo
• NY-Gov: Paladino: "I'll Clean Out Albany With A Baseball Bat" (Hat Tip to Weasel Zippers)
• Can I 'call him an a--hole?' Andrew Cuomo in tizzy after GOP foe Carl Paladino questions his manhood
• The Enraged vs. the Exhausted
• "Pledge to America" Unveiled by Republicans (Full Text) (official site at Pledge.gop.gov)
• The Democratic Tax Retreat

It was a good show, a bit sedate but that may have just been the weekend! Thanks for listening!

Episode 130: Of Cabbages and Kings

On this Memorial day weekend, we can't help but feel like we're living in the odd world of the Looking Glass! In New York we've had the new Knave of Hearts anointed, in Louisiana Obama and his entourage seem to have recreated the Walrus and the Carpenter and Congress has decided to shuffle in a new suit into the military's deck of cards while the Anglican Archbishop chastised the Episcopal church for ordaining an openly gay bishop. Along with those topics we had a remedial lesson on Memorial Day versus Veteran's day and talked breifly about the Korean situation.

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Articles for tonight's show (not including articles that were broguht up during the show, unfortunately.)

• The Walrus and the Carpenter
• Communities to celebrate Memorial Day with parades
• Top Official Says Feds May Not Process Illegals Referred From Arizona
• Defense secretary addresses concerns over repeal of ban on gays in military
• Archbishop of Canterbury slaps Episcopal Church for openly gay bishops
• Coronation for Cuomo?
• Invoking Oil Crisis, Obama Lauds Clean Energy
• Kiss the Grid Goodbye: Power Your Home with a Bloom Box!
• Obama's oil spill response: Too much culpability, too much passivity
• Spill response, Sestak scandal take a toll on Obama brand

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