Articles for Episode 273: It's About Control

A common phrase in the gun control debate is, "it's not about guns, it's about control." That rings true there, but it's true in almost every area the government is taking special interest in these days. In this episode we're going to talk about a number of different areas where this is starting to be more plain.

Articles for this episode:

• (International Justice) A Lack of Swordsmen May Lead Saudis to Abolish Beheadings
• (Still Campaigning) Obama to Group: Activate People for My Agenda
• (Religion) Catholics: 5 ways for Francis to move forward
• (Education) The truth about Common Core
• (Still Campaigning) Another term, another 'Vogue' cover for Michelle Obama
• (Economy) Cyprus parliament delays vote on deposit levy to Monday
• (Health Care) Americans will Curse Obama for Obamacare
• (Gun Control) El Paso sheriff releases e-mails he says show gun politics killed pay raises
• (Gun Control) Obama Signals He Will Support UN Treaty To Restrict Arms

The extras list is much shorter this time but no less important. If you have comments on these, post them!

• (Big Government) Why it's become clear that Obama's White House is open to the rich and closed to the poor
• (Education) Common Core: Orwellian Lessons in Florida

Episode 235: Inspiring or Depressing

Another episode with a lot of audience participation!  We did deviate from our show notes somewhat, thanks to Joesf from Second Life for providing a news story that gives an example of the extremes that a father must go to in order to protect their children.

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Articles for Episode 235: Inspiring or Depressing

Use whatever words you want, inspiring, encouraging, uplifting... or the opposite, depressing, callous, negative. Tonight we're going to talk about stores that have one impact or the other on all of us, mainly based on your political ideas. Here are the articles for this episode:

• Nik Wallenda's Niagara tightrope triumph
• Study suggests risks from same-sex parenting
• On eve of health ruling, Ruth Bader Ginsburg predicts 'sharp disagreement'
• Family Net Worth Drops to Level of Early ’90s, Fed Says
• Bloomberg: It's our job to improve your health
• OBAMA PLUGS QUIETLY PULLED FROM PRESIDENTIAL BIOS
• Obama Celebrates Anti-Police Riot Started at Mafia-Owned Bar for Transvestites
• Israeli Mossad Agents: We Developed Stuxnet Computer Virus, Obama Trying To Take Credit For It To Bolster Election Chances…

And yes, this week there are more articles that didn't make the list:

Episode 230: So Much For...

Wow, "Sprummer" (spring/summer) is here and life has gotten a lot busier around here.  My sincere apologies for those that use the website to track the podcast, here is last week's episode!

There was a lot of fun to be had with the concept of applying the phrase, "so much for..." to each of the articles discussed in this episode.

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Articles for Episode 230: So Much For...

When the show notes get put together for an episode, normally there is a common theme. This time it's more of a common phrase applied. Tonight we've got a number of items to discuss that cover a wide range of topics.

 Here are the articles, like I said, the subject range is pretty broad tonight!

• That whole "being dead" thing: 'Dead' man wakes up at funeral that becomes celebration
• Cutting extra spending in Government: This Is Not a Joke: Government Issues Study of a Study About Studies
• Government regulating the banks: JPMorgan Sought Loophole on Risky Trading
• Taxing the rich: Facebook co-founder renounces citizenship ahead of IPO
• Scouting being good for kids: Catholic Bishops don't like the Girl Scouts? WTF?
• The Left being the bastion of Human Rights: US to resume arms sales to Bahrain despite human rights concerns
• Factual reporting: Family: Story about Romney prank on brother 'factually incorrect,' politically motivated
• The birth certificate being proof enough: Judge Wants Definition of ‘Natural Born Citizen’
• The end of the world: EXCAVATION OF MAYAN CALENDAR DEBUNKS 2012 MYTH

More interesting reads, just not enough time to cover them all!

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

Episode 207: Thanks or Governing?

We had to record this episode a little early because of the Thanksgiving holiday, and with the rush of getting back to work, posting it to the site was a bit delayed. There is much to be thankful for, especially the continued support we get from all of our listeners!
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Articles for Episode 207: Thanks or Governing?

It may be Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean the news stops! In this episode we're looking at a selection of articles that covers everything from Black Friday to the next election.

As mentioned in the announcement, the recording for this episode will be on Saturday, November 26th at 10:30am Eastern time. Articles for the conversation:

• J.R. Martinez's audacious story of survival
• Obama’s First President, Who Left Christian ‘GOD’ out of Thanksgiving Speech
• Occupy Protests: Shop Mom-and-Pop on Black Friday
• From pepper spray to elbows, Black Friday turns rough nationwide
• Judge dismisses Harrisburg, PA, bankruptcy filing
• Analysis: Gingrich gambles in bid to catch Romney
• Judge allows Occupy back onto S.C. Capitol grounds; governor sued
• Lieberman Wants Google To Let Users Flag ‘Terrorist Content’ On Blogging Platform
• Italians want to cut debt but without sacrifices

Of course there were other stories that caught our eye. The list is a bit shorter this week but still has a lot to digest!

• Utah to deploy electric bus that needs no plug
• "Happy Feet Two" flop leads to 600 layoffs: report
• Hackers attack US water system – new age of cyber terror begins
• Feds open probe into post-crash fires in Chevrolet Volt
• Paparazzi reluctant to have the media focus turned on them
• Yemen's President Agrees To Relinquish Power
• Gingrich risk: Will the GOP cast its lot with him?
• Occupy Protests Discourage Black Friday Shopping
• Russia may target U.S. missile defense sites

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Episode 205: What Ever Happened to Common Sense?

There are many things going on in the news lately that just don't seem to make any sense.  In this episode we talk about some of them.


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Articles for Episode 205: What Ever Happened to Common Sense?

In this episode we see that while some people and organizations have lots of money, they can be sadly lacking in the common sense department. Here are the articles for this episode:

• Florida Dog Eats $1000
• Can Tyra Banks Get Kids To School? Seattle Says Yes
• Swapping chicken pox-infected lollipops illegal
• 'Debt crisis like fat people blaming bakers' (by Gene Simmons)
• After Deaths, Occupy Protesters Ordered to Decamp in Oakland, Salt Lake
• Occupy Salt Lake camp ordered shut down after man found dead
• As Deadline Nears, Debt Reduction Panel Weighs Undoing Its Own Rules
• Democrats Offer $1-Trillion Tax Increase in Super Committee Deal
• DOJ Refuses Judiciary Committee’s Request for Kagan-Obamacare Documents; Holder Then Testifies He Was Unaware of Request

Other articles we found this week:

Episode 203: The Scary Truth

Sorry for the delay in posting this episode to the website, there have been quite a few things going on this week that have kept me otherwise occupied - and not any kind of occupation movement!

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Articles for Episode 203: The Scary Truth

Okay, so the truth can sometimes be scary, especially when it reveals something other than what is considered politically correct or popular. Here we have a group of articles that point out the truth that some people would rather have avoided.

• TSA to ax worker who left note in bag with sex toy
• Alligator Found in Wilson Creek
• Video: Nancy Pelosi Supports NLRB Decision Telling Boeing Where to Build Factories
• Bill Gates Laughs At Buffett Rule: 'You Can't Raise the Taxes We Need Just By Going After That One Percent'
• Tax The Poor: Forget Occupy Wall Street, Conservatives Have A Different Idea
• #OWS Occupy London Stock Exchange not showing up on standard thermal scans.
• Catholic University is sued over Muslim students’ rights
• Studies challenge wisdom of GOP candidates' plans
• Watchdog: Obama stretches truth on accomplishments

There were a lot of other articles that came up, including some interesting slants on the Occupy activities and official reactions and actions to them. They didn't make the list but of course we link to them in case you want to read them.

• Popular tattooed Barbie causes controversy
• Woman guilty of trying to burn husband to death during nap
• A skinhead’s journey from racism to redemption
• Ore. Police Arrest About 30 Wall Street Protesters
• Proposal for 2nd oil pipeline sparks opposition
• Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Christianity?
• TO: Shoppers, FROM: Walmart -- A Christmas Price Guarantee
• Gaza militants agree to truce after nine killed in Israeli air strikes
• A Conservative Poet in Cambridge
• Panel: Boys should get vaccine for HPV, too
• Judge says case against John Edwards can proceed
• Gay Service Members Sue Federal Government Over Gay Marriage
• Generation Y's Wall Street SPO
• Ron Paul in the Center Seat
• Protesters’ corporate pals CEOs clapping loudly for OWS
• Teen on Way to Driver's License Test Crashes Into Exam Building
• Obama's team banks on his `regular guy' appeal
• Police fire mace at Denver protesters, 20 arrested
• Herman Cain Connection: Art Laffer Brings Reality to 9-9-9 Discussion
• Super Committee Democrats Unveil Budget Proposal
• Chaz Bono eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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Episdoe 202: What's That You Say?

Well, the last week has been full of interesting things being said, many of them not so politically expedient or prudent. That's what is up on deck for this episode!  We were joined by a few extra callers, including my mom!  As I anticipated, we only managed to get through a few of the articles, yet the conversation was lively and educational.

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Mom's bit of advice: Choose your battles.


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Articles for Episdoe 202: What's That You Say?

It's amazing what comes out of the mouths of children and politicians. Sometimes they aren't so far apart. Here are the articles we're going to discuss for this episode, which includes some interesting examples.

• Scrabble player demands strip-search of British opponent after letter 'G' goes missing at world championships
• #OccupyMilwaukee Protester Yells Inside Bank: ‘This Is a Hostile Takeover!’
• 9-9-9, Flat Tax Would Unleash Wave of Prosperity
• GOP candidates would cut federal judges’ power
• I Will Not Talk About Rape
• Obama hails death of Muammar Gaddafi as foreign policy success
• The High Political Price of "Some People Say" Journalism
• Michele Bachmann loses New Hampshire campaign staff

And, of course, there were stories that bear linking to but didn't fit either the subject or the time constraints.

• Herman Cain: 'Abortion Should Not Be Legal'
• Cain stumbling under glare of national spotlight
• Yet One More Doomed Education Reform
• The Herman Cain Mutiny
• #OccupyAnimalFarm: Fights Over Money Splintering #OccupyWallSt
• Jan Brewer's Lawsuit Against Obama Administration Over Border Policies Dismissed By Judge
• At ease, Rick Perry hunts pheasants in Iowa
• Goolsbee: Cash for Clunkers Didn't Work Because It Didn't Work
• Supreme Court To Rule On Corporate Personhood For Crimes Against Humanity
• Senate votes to end 'Fast and Furious' gun program
• NPR Host/Occupy Protester Says She's Been Fired
• Cache of Weapons Stolen From Los Angeles SWAT Training Site
• Urban Outfitters pulls 'Navajo' name from website
• Is Cain Able to Kill the Tax Code?
• Iran's Khamenei warns U.S. over assassination claims
• Let's Get Real About 9-9-9

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Episode 195: This is Supposed to be Organized?

This was a fun episode to record and, as has been the case lately, we didn't get through all of the articles!  There's a lot to discuss beyond the items we managed to cover here.  Be sure to check out the show notes for the articles and video we reference in the show.

Two links I mentioned that I'd add when I posted the show; first was for an article written by one of our listeners and posted here in October of last year entitled The Tipping Point.  The second was for a sci-fi short I recently listed to over on EscapePod, entitled Union Dues – Sidekicks in Stockholm which I listened to and then heard about the September 17 stuff.


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Articles for Episode 195: This is Supposed to be Organized?

We often hear the President referred to as a, "community organizer." Unfortunately, I think he may have lost his skills in the organization department long ago, as the articles we have on tap for this episode point out a large amount of confusion and discontent, even within his own power base.

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Here are the articles for this episode:

• College placekicker a record-setter: He's 61
• ATF Director Reassigned; U.S. Attorney Out Amid 'Fast and Furious' Uproar
• Sept. 17, 2011: Day 1 of Anarchists' Attempt to Ignite America
• Margin Favoring Repeal Hits 20 Points
• Obama's three big mistakes
• Bank Of America, JPMorgan Foreclosures Criticized By Treasury Department
• Feds sue banks over mortgages
• Obama halts EPA air-quality regulations
• Greenjobs-Gate: House Probes Obama’s Connection to Failed Solar Company Solyndra’s Massive Federal Loan

And the runners-up are...

• U.S. Debt Held by Public Tops $10T for 1st Time—Up 59 Percent Under Obama
• Tsunami warning lifted after Alaskan islands quake
• Clinton: Libya must deal with Lockerbie bomber
• Santelli Predicted Right: No New Jobs in August
• Man Pays Fine for Killing Turtle with Golf Club
• Excluding prayer from 9/11 memorial compounds the tragedy of that day
• Onyango Obama, Uncle of President Obama and Illegal Alien, Arrested on DUI Charge
• Virginia City May Limit Confederate Flag Flying
• Officials: Bosses of Mexican Cartel Arrested in Utah
• Morning Jay: Obama has Failed by His Own Standards
• Israeli rabbi pairs gays to lesbians
• Top 10 Scary Things About Living in Washington, D.C.
• U.S. Taxpayers Subsidizing Education Costs for China, Congressman Says
• Pelsoi: GOP wants to ‘Destroy Government’, Wonders 'Do Their Children Breathe Air?’
• Sexual Anarchy
• Happy Hour: Obama's Top 10 Failures
• Michele Bachmann Says Hurricane Irene And Earthquake Are Divine Warnings To Washington (VIDEO auto-starts)

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Episode 167: It's Our Money

I've tried foks, really I have - I cannot find anything but news on the budget or protests... in some cases in the same stories! Tonight we're going to talk about the budget discussion and maneuvering that is going on this week. It's our money, let's talk about how they're trying to spend it.

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Articles for this episode:

• Foreclosure Prevention (Pirate and Villan Ads)
• NBC Equates Madison to Egypt While Ignoring ‘Scott Stalin’ Placard, All Spike Obama’s Role
• Fake Doctors’ Notes Being Handed Out at Wisconsin Gov. Union Rally
• Wisconsin Democrats could stay away for weeks
• In Wisconsin and Washington, budget battles reshape political landscape
• House Approves Planned Parenthood Defunding
• House votes 244-179 to kill U.S. funding of IPCC

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Episode 145: Wailing

There's been a lot of noise in the media since this final round of primary elections. Cries are coming from every corner, especially the party establishment. On tonight's show we're going to discuss some of the broad accusations and statements pouring forth.

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• First Klingon opera ends run in the Netherlands
• Capitalist storm clouds loom over Havana after state cuts 1m jobs
• A Route to Citizenship in Defense Bill
• Elizabeth III
• Tea Party Becomes Bigger Force Than Anticipated
• What Karl Rove Should Have Said
• Paladino scores shocking upset of Lazio in New York
• Republican D'Amato, Dems Koch & McCall Line Up Against Paladino

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Episode 139: Acting as They Should

In this weekend's episode we're mostly going to discuss stories that didn't get attention. Call them the "stories behind the stories." One of the problems with a 24 hour news cycle and the ADD pubic attention span is that these things just get glossed over.

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Articles for tonight's show:

• SWAT team requested for violent midgets
• Hero shares details from plane crash
• McConnell to Franken: "This Isn't SNL"
• A Hiroshima Apology?
• Obama to sign new student aid initiative
• In DC, No Such Thing as Too Poor For Medical Pot
• Police: Officer Baited In Altercation That Injured Him
• We Muslims know the Ground Zero mosque is meant to be a deliberate provocation

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