The tragedy of the commons and national health care. The same thing? (Here's a link to a great free bookwhich will make you an expert on the "tragedy of the commons")
Jeri Corsi talks about the dollar, about the economy and "America For Sale". Joe Volk is a Quaker peace organizer...give peace a chance. Then, if I had a hammer...will I soon need a license?
Scott Paul from Alliance for American Manufacturing says we are still exporting jobs...even with bailout money. Congressman Ron Paul says the medical reform package is legislative and economic malpractice. Plus the travail of educators trying to keep the lid on.
Talking about a nearly fatal drinking episode... then a money guy says the dollar is dying...good? Makes room for a new, kinder and more fair currency....
A new Iowa social media company...Catchfire Media...Katie Miller-Smith with the story... then more reaction to the Fort Hood Jihadist. Congressman Steve King with post health vote reaction.
Brian Peskin with health-line info...the power of essential oils. (327-0200 Healthy for Life) Ed Vos raising funds for Toys for Tots. Fred and Scott from American Bullion talk about buying gold. Alice Schroeder tosses "The Snowball" an inside look at Warren Buffett
Openline Friday...Rabbi Rambo? Rabbi Gary Moskowitz of the Tzedek Task Force on Counter Terrorism says Rabbis, Priests and Pastors should carry guns in the pulpit to protect their flocks...and he can train 'em. 917-916-4681 . Then Polk County Sherriff Bill McCarthy takes up the cause of illegal aliens in a joint press conference.
ChildVoice International (Conrad Mandsager) with an amazing story of terror and redemption... a Dowling High School student (Clare Roth) travels to Uganda and works with refugees...including Charles Opiro...kidnapped at 10 years old and forced into terrorism. Powerful. Then, what's the first thing budget cutters always lop off first? Yup...police and fire.
Ed Failor from Iowans for Tax Relief with some budget ideas for Iowa. Iowans respond to Obama's call for an end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" on gays in the military.
Celebrating Columbus Day...no really... challenging the politically correct glop served up by the guvmit re-ejucasion camps. Any other ways to save money for the DSM school district?
Colin Hanna encourages Congressman Leonard Boswell to support his own bill. H.R. 544 would require the posting of non-emergency bills for 72 hours before final votes. Iowa revenue has collapsed and took down the budget... about 415 million dollars. Now what? Dr. Cara Natterson address the question, Dangerous or Safe? on vaccine safety. Vigorous.
The Brits are considering a drinker's license...should Iowa? Vigorous. Should government act as parent or act like a judge? Other choices? Money and debt?
Steve Malloy tries to explain "cap and trade" nonsense to the rest of us. Iowans react to the Letterman scandal. Rep Christopher Rants calls for a special session to deal with Iowa's revenue collapse. And does the Iowa Department of Health have politically correct reporting standards? Look at Page 7.
Des Moines is cracking down on used car lots...why? Ralph Reed is coming to Iowa for an ICA fundraising banquet. Then, Dore Gold with "The Rise of Nuclear Iran"...and is texting even more unsafe than drunk driving?
Matt Culp, from Friends of Rice Field says they want to keep their green space permanently. Iowa Live evaluates the decline of Iowa's education cartel. Then, IPERS is going GM on us...will the taxpayers pony up?
Will Bennett from the One Campaign say the best way to bring about peace in Iraq is to help them build their infrastructure...non-governmental volunteerism. Then, the battle for the Constitution continues... then a response to a Bonnie Campbell guilt trip. Then, Cato Institute reports federal bureaucrats earn twice that of the private sector.
Randy Skoglund says we should be careful about "cloud computing".. (you'll have to listen to find out) Then, Iowans are boiling over the issue of child abductions and "stranger danger" warnings. Gunnar Swanson is an Iraq War veteran on a 1,000 mile walk to aid the War Kids Relief effort. Powerful.
Another case of "Byting Miss Reka"... Then, Iowalive, says Lutherans should get a vote on gay issues in the church, not just a cherry-picked group of activists.
Judge Jim Gray from LEAP says we are wasting lives and money fighting the war on drugs. Jerome Corsi tells "Why Israel Can't Wait: the Coming War Between Israel and Iran." Then, aren't some Christians fighting the wrong war?
The 2010 Census folks think Iowans count and want to make sure they all get counted. Rich Gerdies describes the upcoming Iowa count. Roy Beck says more people than citizens are being counted...and will get congressman, while Iowa will lose one. Christian Fong is running for governor of Iowa... issues. Then the gold boys from American Bullion talk about all that glitters.
John M Barry talks aboutThe Great Influenza of 1918...and what it could mean for us. Then, has Iowa converted our rights into privileges? Does getting a piece of plastic for your billfold really mean you give up your Constitutional rights?
Monday Madness... in CA you can't smoke cigarettes in a public restaurant, but can smoke medical marijuana. Kindles and bits. Stuff...and medical reform ain't reform, it's destruction.
Dan Mecum understands collectible cars and is havin' another auction in Des Moines. Phil Kerpen is director of policy for Americans for Prosperity...warns of impending socialist doom regarding health care and tax increases. Then, is health care really a right?
Open-line Friday. Apparently in Iowa, there IS such a thing as a free lunch. Congressman Steve King on a lopsided 399-1 vote... he wins. Lots great chatter.
Kim Lehman, President of Iowa Right to Life and Douglas Johnson NRLC spokesman warn that abortion funding is part of health care reform. Then, what to make of a mob and murder in Des Moines Iowa of all places. Then, what to make of Sarah Palin's resignation?
Jeff Traviss says the problem is in your antenna, not your set. TV tech talk. Then law and judges. Judicial tyranny. Lt. Col Brian Birdwell and Professor Herb Titus talk about restraining lawless courts. The story of the Star Spangled Banner. Powerful.
Peggy Huppert from the American Cancer Society wants to congratulate Iowa for going smoke free. The Junker-Clunker scam is just another government scan I don't qualify for. Then, thunder scares the heck out of dogs. Solutions?
When will Senator Harkin apologize for enslaving Iowans?
I see that while I was gone on vacation, the political parasite class has again tried to push the guilt gland with yet another apology for slavery….even though some 140 years have passed since illegal slavery was banned by Constitutional amendment, bought with the price of hundreds of thousands of lives in an unholy war…and the destruction of our form of government…a constitutional republic.
The same bottom feeders which always thrive by cultural conflict are at it again.Sen. Harkin and other likely suspects have issued yet another apology for long gone offenses to a generation which has no victims of slavery…merely recipients of the blessings of liberty and other people’s money.
In the slight chance that I could be wrong, I think I’ll take Harkin’s apology seriously…and apply it consistently and maliciously.
Slavery and involuntary servitude…that is, compelled labor or service in the behalf of somebody else…was regulated by the Thirteenth Amendment..Does the Constitution make it all illegal?No…the 13thAmendment declares it illegal to enslave or compel service out of anybody but criminals.Be certain.The ONLY person who can be legally indentured to another is a criminal impressed into service for the restitution of his victims.
Do you see any other person or class listed by the Constitution who can be legally impressed into the service of others?No!
Therefore,to be compelled to pay the bills of someone else is slavery..So, if an apology for slavery is going to be issued by Harkin and other cultural Marxists,for past illegal slavery, then we should also extend it to a bunch more people.
If we are going to apologize to victims of slavery, we’ll have to apologize to everyone who has been forced to contribute to Social Security….people, who have been robbed of the time value of their own productivity tofund a government Ponzi scheme which robs one generation for the benefit of another.
Now, the system has become unsustainable as fewer and fewer pay more and more to keep the scam going.
Let’s also remember to apologize to the people paying for Medicare and Medicaid…or the I-Hawk scam…people forced to pay other people’s bills or ELSE…are owed an apology.
Taxpayers are owed an apology for being indentured to the parents of the illegitimate children of dead beat dads who donate their sperm to women to whom they are not married which bear children they cannot support and pass on the cost to everyone else…
We, the bill-paying slaves, in service of the profligate are owed an apology for our slavery,and servitude to the welfare state.
The taxpayers are owed an apology for being impressed into the service of illegals, paying their medical costs, educating their children, cleaning up their messes and funding their social costs of people who are not here legally and the scumbags who hire them while paying a sub-Iowa wage…from them, we are owed an apology.
This apology list is nearly endless…as our political class has embraced nearly every silly notion,every lawless act, every moral claim…of every aggrieved class…anyone who can afford to pay a tax-supported professional whiner to complain at a high level…to keep the money tree shaken….to enslave the decent in behalf of the law breaker…to impress the productive into the service of the unproductive…to enslave the moral into the service of the immoral lout….the responsible into the service of the moral vagabond...to compel the Godly into the service of the infidel…
We have been handed an Adams Family culture, where our values have been turned upside down…where foul has been converted to fair.
There isn’t a single institution in our pagan welfare state which is functioning.Our law system is broken, our education system is busted, our health care system corrupt and unsustainable…our economy debt ridden,our currency devalued…our war making un-Constitutional foreign policy, our nation-building empire in the name of pagan democracy…a false religionwhich has enslaved us just as it did ancient Israel..
Never in human history has a Godly free people been conquered, enslaved and debauched as thoroughly and quickly as our own…and the worst part of it is?We have forged our own chains and willingly put on the manacles of our own servitude.
When pagans took over our schools, we just smiled and said,“OK,as long as we have a winning football team.”
When pagan took over the courts and told us,“We,the courts,have final say”,we just sighed,“Well,I guess that’s right”
When pagans took over control of our jobs and exported them,we said,“Well we have to have free trade”
When pagans took over our energy resources and told us we can’t develop them cuz it might make Mother Earth mad,we just said,“Well we’ll just have to pay more”
When our political class takes our son’s and daughter’s to war to bring democracy to Islam so we can maintain our dependence on Islamic oil,cuz we won’t develop our own resources,we just chanted,“Well,I guess that’s the price of freedom”…
When the accumulated wealth of generations is stolen by the money changers running a government-sponsored counterfeiting ring we say,“I hope the stimulus check comes in today’s mail”
We are definitely owed an apology for slavery…our own.
By the political class which builds casinos and calls it economic development…which buildstax funded arenas for circuses (or hockey…same thing) which the tax-strapped public was neither interested in to begin with,nor could any longer afford to attend.
By the political class, which feeds upon our servitude and maintains its power by buying votes of the recipient class with our own money..
By we ourselves, for assenting every link in our own chains,by neglecting our freedom…assent to servitude by our own neglect…an apology is required for our own complicity in our own slavery.
So, Senator Harkin… your feeble apology to people no longer here to receive it is just empty political rhetoric.I’ll await a more substantial one with great interest.
Pit Bull activist, Terry Plumber, thinks we're being too hard on the breed, not tough enough on slob owners. Bill Glynn has a plan to fix what ails the economy. Iowa Congressman Braley has proposed the CARS Act, to give cash for clunkers. Good idea?
Is the dollar dying? Or is it being assassinated? Paul Craig Roberts has great think-piece. Then, GM is shutting down Iowa dealerships...including profitable ones... inexplicable.. Rep Lance Hornbach helps Edward Polaco tell the story. Then, Dr. Lee Edwards talks about the Victims of Communism Foundation...and new online museum.
Frank Miniter's"Ultimate Man's Survival Guide"...recovering the lost are of manhood. Should kids be allowed to ride on the back of motorcycles? Dr Robert Benne says now it's the Lutherans who are having trouble defining what's a marriage. Then an illegal has brain cancer. Should Iowan's pay his bills?
Congressman Steve King calls for an investigation of ACORN...issues. Walid Shoebat responds to President Obama's Middle East speaking tour. Then, Bambi's mom gets vicious.
W. Randall Jones talks about the Richest Guy in Town, and what do they have in common. Jeff Ballenger is organizing "Honor Flights" for Iowa veterans. Looking for a few good men. (Central Iowa Honor Flight, Box 125, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502) or 712-322-6638. Then, home schooling is growing...because of mean girls? Huh?
Bernie Siegal sees the links amongst Faith, Hope and Healing. Did Chrysler dealers get busted because they didn't support the right candidate? Then, how about giving pets insurance coverage?
Lotsa talk...including road kill and the most recent SCOTUS nominee. Then, the Interrogation of Morals...Cpt. Jason Meszaros was an Army interrogator of terrorists. To torture or not to torture, that is the question.
Congressman Steve King with more reaction to the GITMO kurfuffle. Then, lotsa open-line. Steak marvels. Log splitters, The Vatican newspaper, and the Creston sentencing.
Bill Parker takes us into the "Agency Game"...what government work is really like. More media hype coming out of Postville. And what percentage of us are slobs? Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, cardiologist, on Heart Attacks.
Brian "Peskie" Peskin is back with a health-line update on EFA's and diet. Dr. Merrill Matthews says our national health care impulse won't work...unsustainable. Then, 'nuther biker gets pummeled.
Ed Thomas is a fitness expert... fun to talk to and by which to be inspired. Should the Knoxville Vets Hospital remain open? Don Zuttee from the Iowa Veterans Task Force, makes the case. Then, how did the gay lobby win in Iowa? Propaganda works. Here's how. And a great local video on "The Impact of Homosexuality on a Family".... Powerful.
Editor's note: Columnist Mark Hansen did a great commentary on the gay lobby win segment. It has drawn a bunch of comments. Some of you may wish to play :) Have at it.
Can waste go green? Tony Colosimo wants to get Artistic about it. Bob Vander Platts continues to push Gov Culver on the same gender issue. Senator Merlin Bartz gets up a petition drive. Then Iowans talk about courts and power.
Iowa is again trying to rewrite its sex offender laws...and asking all the wrong questions...again. Plus, Iowa Senator Merlin Bartz wants Iowans to petition county recorders about marriage licenses for same gender applicants. Here 'tis.
There is no way to describe this... but here's the Massachusett's gay rights effect document. Lotsa spirited open-line Friday. You'll never be able to look at a T-bagger again without a smirk.
Former NY Governor George Pataki describes why "Washington failed and How to Reclaim America's Future".Jan Lobeck on her daughter's murder, "Not in Vain" Then, the fella tells state nannies to take their smoking ban and stick it. Heroic?
Professor Herb Titus analyzes the Iowa Supreme Court same-gender marriage decision. This is the best short course on law ever. Then, Jonathan Narcisse, Des Moines school board member, says they are about to fire the wrong people. Another terrible bike crash...Maria Ruhtenberg, a rider and witness to the crime. Plus bike activist Kim West asserts biker's rights. Listener reaction.
Beth Nimmo is the mom of Rachael Scott, slain martyr at Columbine...coming to Iowa April 18th to First Federated Church. USA 3, Somali Pirates 1. We win. Then John Lofton explains the Iowa Supreme Court atrocity. Then, Ed Failor calls taxpayers to arms again.
James Carroll writes "Practicing Catholic"...says the church has to modernize or die. Jay Greene says don't write off vouchers, especially since they are workin'. Here's the Tea Party anthem. Then, Iowa House Speaker Murphy says those who want a vote for a Constitutional amendment protecting marriage are the same as slave holders. Really.
Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services with a look at the Atalissa/Henry Turkey Service abuse of some retarded workers. Sylvia Piper and Jeremy Karli report. Then Steve Bierfeldt, Ron Paul supporter, is detained by TSA officers at the St. Louis Airport. It gets interesting after that. He says he developed his view by watching a lecture, "Never Talk to the Cops". Worth a peek. Then, was the crowd tossed from the Iowa House gallery too ignorant to know they benefited from the tax law change? Listen to the rest of the story.
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Jim Sandager with Wealth Enhancement Group talks about your money. Then, the father of public education promised a paradise if public schools could be funded properly. What happened?
John Berlau with the Competitive Enterprise Institute says a 90% tax on AIG bonuses is a bad idea. Jonathan Narcisse says there are way more ELL students in the Des Moines school district than he thought. Then an Iowa legislator with a bill to "put a cork in it" for wine drinkers at restaurants.
Friday sillies... First, an Iowa union activist gets caught reaching into purses at the statehouse, this time without the benefit of a politician. Snotty. Obama compares his bowling to that of the Special Olympics... BOOM... Jerry Kammer keeps score on the 2006 Swift raids in Iowa. What were the impacts?
Mandy Carter, founding board member of the National Black Justice Coalition, along with other concerned black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-gendered people looking for a marriage license. Ed Fallon is heading the Iowa tour. Then, Matt Strawn, Chairman of the Iowa Republican Party of Iowa, dealing with economy and labor issues.
Former congressional candidate and Iowa businessman Mike Whalen talks about the world of money and politics. Then, talk about Atalissa's Henry's Turkey Service case. Were those retarded men Exploited? Iowans have mixed opinions. Then, what a cute video, for no extra charge. (right click, and save as, to view)
Stuart Brown talks about "Play" and how it shapes the brain, opens the imagination and invigorates the soul. Really. Then, Rush experiences the Howard Dean doctrine.
Harkin raises the hog stink issue to a new level. Des Moines school board member Jonathan Narcisse says the school district doesn't need to lay off teachers....counter proposals... like termination of social bussing. A lopsided poll which agrees. Lotsa response.
Congressman Steve King with a flurry of huge issues. Vigorous. Border issues expert Jim Gilchrist talks about the reasons for travel restrictions to parts of Mexico. Sobering. Lotsa open-line.
Pat Buchanan says the real cause of the economy collapse is the imbalance of trade. Then, answering listener email. Are court decisions law? We are basing a bunch of education expenditures based upon that silly notion. Lotsa great conversation.
Lotsa open-line time. An update on the Iowa National Guard story about the Arcadia training episode. Then what's causing garage door openers to fail? Plus silly stuff. And the hands-free phone gadget I was talkin' about.
Answering a great listener email. Then, taxpayers are paying the salary of the head of a local AFSME officer and paying the rent. Rep Erik Helland and Rep Chris Hagenow blow the whistle. Chuck Larson back to Iowa from his assignment as Ambassador to Latvia.
How about updated rail passenger service in Iowa? Andrew Snow is lobbying for it. Congressman Steve King talks about the stimulus package. Tax attorney Bruce Baker explains HF 181...says it only effects a small tax change for duplexes...no big whoop. Then, Rep Lance Hornbach lobbies against prevailing wages proposals by big labor. Ira Mehlman from FAIR says the stimulus package doesn't prevent illegals from benefiting.
The fellow says that after careful consideration, he's up for "Re-carving Rushmore".... Ivan Eland re-rates the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity and Liberty. Great stuff. Professor Michael Behe says Darwin wouldn't have celebrated Darwin Day. Then, a new piece of legislation wants to change Iowa tax law to convert any condo with more than four units into "commercial" property and tax them accordingly. BOOM!
Bill Salier with a modest counter-proposal to the Obama bailout plan. The language of entitlement...then, Benson Bobrick says the best general of the Civil War is unknown. General George Thomas was the Master of War. Lotsa open-line conversation about the octuplet mom, too.
Iowa is pondering a dove hunting season. Mark Markarian from the Humane Society thinks it's a bad idea. Iowans respond. Then, my sister Sonja Bates, who runs post abortion Bible studies for women is joined by Kim Lehman from Iowa Right to Life. A prayer ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol. Cliff Kincaid from Accuracy in Media says the political is trying to make another end run round the US Constitution....again.
Gillian McKeith has a "Food Bible". From IPTV Bill Hayes tries to untie the knots in the digital conversion snafu. Senator Paul McKinley says Iowa's budget is another fine mess.
Tony Blankley advocates true "American Grit" ...what it will take to survive and win in the 21st American Century. Then, the upcoming Red Flannel Run.. .Kathy Strottman from Riverfront YMCA and Mary Greig fitness practitioner.... lotsa stuff.... Harry Reid said what? Golly.. the Lutherans til we die? Listen. Then, have you ever heard of Bishop Castle? Great story of American individualism.
A fella with a horror story. A failed marriage with kids and the court won't enforce it's own rulings. Then, Dr. Scott Taylor with health, food, and diet advice. Then, Battling Big Box with Henry Dubroff...how nimble niche companies can outmaneuver giant competitors
Bob Vander Plaats (web site) gets his gubernatorial race under way with the endorsement of former State Auditor Dick Johnson and GOP Assistant House Leader Jodi Tymeson. Then Stacey Cargill and Mitch Henry follow the gambling money in Iowa politics.
The Iowa connection to the "Blood in the Cage" ... Sports Illustrated writer Jon Wertheim talks about Pat Miletich and the rise of Mixed Martial Arts. Then, Ramos and Compean finally are given their freedom...the Congressman King connection. And what brought down that plane into the Hudson River?
Iowans worry about the effects of cold on livestock. Then, Christopher Horner describes the "Red Hot Lies" of the global warming scam. Reaction to the last Bush speech. Then, Suzy.
Alan Kazdin with "Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child"...then a teacher and student at Dowling get caught up in a scandal. Now what? Andrew Beck from the Department of Energy says once we iron out political wrinkles, our energy future could be bright! "A Decade of Discovery" Plus, the source of the reading by a college professor on the purpose of sex? "Ask Me Anything" J. Budziszewski.
Frosty Woolridge, with one of the best, concise looks at our immigration future. "America on the Brink". (His book isn't out yet) Congressman Ron Paul with a look at politics and money. Senator Paul McKinley evaluates the Gov Culver State of the State Address for 2009
"Lincoln at Peoria: the Turning Point"... the speech which launched Lincoln's nation-wide presidential appeal. Lewis Lehrman. Dr. Ed Thomas is an Iowa fitness guru on a mission to restore classical physical education to Iowa schools. (He's looking for Iowa school districts to apply for federal PEP funds. Here's how... 1-866-685-1580 then enter the conference call code-515-281-3290)Governor Culver's State of the State Address for 2009 (abridged) , then feedback.
Yak Tracks? How to help rescue workers who need to trek through ice and snow? Andre Dilnot with "The Numbers Games"... you'll need more than your fingers and toes. Robert Wilcox talks about the "Plot to Assassinate General George S. Patton... Target Patton"... what a story. Senator David Hartsuch with some political jabber about Iowa economic woes.
John Lofton asks a couple of snotty questions. Where is "it" in the Constitution? Where is "it" in the Bible? A new guy is Sec of Education. What's he like? Marcus Winters from Manhattan Institute gives us a peaking into Arne Duncan. Then, Gov. Tom Vilsack is the new US Ag Secretary. Good idea?
Professor Thomas Dilorenzo, "Hamilton's Curse"... says we've been fighting banking and money hustlers from day one. Great stuff! The UAW and US Senate lock horns on a bailout, the person formerly known as the nearly Psychic Suzy hobbles in.
George Bush waxes theological, the auto bail out proceeds, Dr. Jerome Corsi ruminates upon Chicago politics and Iowa used to have a bunch of "poor houses"...more in the future?
Let's put accountability back into charity... then, smoking activists won't quit...Randy Stanford from Iowans for Equal Rights wants more friendly rules for businesses. Vigorous.
Homeless advocates David Costello and Brad from (Hope Builders, 1105 Orchard Lane, 50313) Congressman Steve King, bailout and economy talk...then, more homeless talk open-line.
Dr. Chad Rolfsen says stress sends him a huge chunk of business. And he worries about the ill-health effects of vaccines on kids... Rev. Festus Brimley says it should be illegal for non-Christians to get discounts at Walmart during pre-Christmas sales...SB $39.95 plus tax...then, what to do about Iowa's homeless?
James Ironshell is a Rosebud Sioux...he's married to a Meskwaki woman....that's where the trouble started.... he says he's being discriminated against by fellow Native Americans... so he with his attorney Daryl Meyer is suing. Amway guru and billionaire Rich DeVos with insight on business and economy. Robert Chandler talks about the terror at Mumbai. "Shadow World". Then, will gay propaganda ever cease? Not on World AIDS Day. AIDS "Doesn't Discriminate?" Bull-hockey! The rest of the story.
If you are an Iowa Meskwakie your culture allows you to commit legal hate crimes. Christopher Horner is red hot about "Red Hot Lies" and what nonsense global warming alarmists push off on the rest of us. Then, bailout fever continues, this time, for GM?
"Unsettled: the Problem of Loving Israel"Mark Aronson wonders aloud about a bunch of stuff... great conversation... especially the part about the golden calf. Then, teachers politicking the classroom. Iowan's aren't thrilled with the idea. Then, Joyce Hutchinson and Laura Holmes talk about Hospice and Palliative Care ...upcoming events.
Nina Burleigh describes "The Unholy Business" of religious relic scams. The credit card industry has been doing the same sub-prime stuff which brought down the mortgage industry. Only a matter of time til they ask for a bailout...yagottabekiddin'!
"1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die"Tom Moon with some great tunes. Senator Wilbur Brimley with SB 38-DD...the Bovine Mammary Relief Act of 2008... an inspirational political thinker with another home run. Election feedback.
Is hanging Sarah Palin's effigy a hate crime? Then, Stu Iverson, Party Chair of the Republican Party of Iowa talks issues. Then, Iowa's real estate bubble busted. So will we reassess property values too? Chair of Iowa's Property Assessment Appeals Board,Dick Stradley...with the rest of the story.
Congressman Tom Latham...another look at the bailout money slide. Another look at Iowa's smoking regs. Then, Dr. David Hartsuch responds to a McCain snub while in Iowa.
Then, an October Surpise? A video about Obama's birth certificate. OMG!
Robert Zubrin says don't forget energy's role in the Wall Street collapse....Christopher Reed wants Harkin's job. Jerry Corsi has to buy his way out of Kenya for investigating after getting "busted" for looking into Obama's history.
Congressman Steve King on the bailout vote. Why, "No". Then, smoker's revenge... Sen Brad Zaun,Sen Paul McKinley, Tom Coates, Todd Shanno and Norman Kjono with a round table on revising Iowa's smoking ban.
The debate topic was , "Should gay rights prevail over Biblical sexual ethics?" Sunday night, September 29th, 2008 at ISU. Hector Avalos,Professor of Religious Studies at ISU and Jan Mickelson. Dr. Avalos takes the affirmative. (Editor's note... the sound quality is very mixed...Dr. Avalos ended up with a clip mike, Mickelson with a hand held after his clip mike failed... the line had a hum, plus the sound levels were erratic)
Brad Erlich,WHO's traffic reporter, is now a heroic crime buster! Who knew? Then, feedback on the president's address to the nation on the economy. Vigorous.
"Dewey" the Iowa cat, not the presidential candidate. Vicki Myron from Spencer, Iowa with a cat tale. Then, the anti-Palin stuff gets very nasty. (Language warning)Pierre Piercehas a job in France. Why not let him go?
Open-line Friday. Our flag flying at half mast for a what? President Bush proposing economic fixes. Where's the beef comin' from? Will the economy take out Iowa's ethanol industry? Lotsa great conversation.
"Eat This, Not That"... Matt Goulding knows. Kim Schmett wants Congressman Leonard Boswell's job. Then, a foster care parent loses her own child... why?
Richard Vander Mey, Assistant County Attorney for Tama County...more ironies from the cheap seats.... and more tax payer dollars going to the Meskwaki tribe. Dr. Linda Young tells how to deal with cyber bullying....lessons for parents. Steve Flood with a get out the vote visit. School Board Polling Places for Polk County. Updated list....Then, The Gay Agenda
Congressman Steve Kingback from Iraq, Afghanistan and Georgia...a detailed report. Great insights. Then, a blind guys gets his sight back. What a story. Robert Kurson with "Crashing Through". Can trains block traffic? Iowans want to know.
Nuther Des Moines School Board Candidate, Kristine Crisman. Issues. Obama's speech, McCain's VP Pick, Iowa Central Community College President Paxton handed a $400,000 parachute with a gold-plated rip-cord. Not enough time.
Edgar Browning says we're "Stealing from Each Other"... about 25%, if you're keeping track. Then, responding to the heavy-metal grief following the deaths of some Iowa teenagers. The power of music.
Iowa Concrete Association tossed out the traditional opening block of cement at the Fair. Is power walking really gay? Congressman Tom Latham with issues. Mathew Padilla with the Chain of Blame...how Wall Strreet caused the mortgage and credit crisis. Jim Hawkins recruiting for Professional Educators in Iowa.
Lawrence Solomon talks about "The Deniers" , scientists who stood up the global warming hysteria. Plus, the Whirlpool-Matag economic tragedy continues...pulling the plug on retirees health care. Then, a great T-shirt... Bob McCarty with "Bipolar Bear Disorder". Congressman Steve King on the energy debate. Then,'nuther Postville shoe falls.
Dr. Robert Zubrin with an encore visit on "Energy Victory"... highlighting an upcoming conference, Citizens for Energy Freedom in Des Moines this September. (WHOOPS... during this segment, I report on an inaccurate news story which attributes a critical commentary against Obama's fundraising history to NYT columnist Maureen Dowd. It was a bogus story... from a usually reliable source.) Then, a vigorous discussion on courts and the rights of juries after a story about a judicial aside from the bench. Here's the Citizen's Handbook.
Sarah James from the Alaska Wilderness Society is spiritually bonded with the porcupine caribou and wants to stay that way. No drilling for oil in her sacred hunting lands. Lotsa energy talk.
Kenneth Adelman says Americans oughta be building the new air tanker, not the French. You ain't gonna believe what Planned Parenthood thinks is cute and fun with some of your money and kids.. Then, red-shirting your kids...good idea? Great stuff.
California earthquakes and Iowa tornados compared. Richard Louv says our kids have nature deficit disorder. Plus, looking way too closely at the words politicians use. McCain first...then Obama.
An illegal plows into an Iowa business with her car. Busted? The rest of the story. Mark O'Connell, a Harvard researcher, describes "The Marriage Benefit".Susan Tully from FAIR is organizing a counter-rally at Postville this weekend to protest the protestors. Vigorous.
Feedback from our judicial tyranny debate.... then, Dr. Jim promotes an upcoming Iowa premiere of a new Dr. Phil creation, "The Doctors". Then, the dynamics of tipping. I missed another memo.
Chris Korzen with Catholics United stirs up a hornets nest with his "A Nation for All" manifesto: How the Catholic Vision of the Common Good Can Save America from the Politics of Division" Lotsa talk. Time to reset adult responsibility at Iowa's colleges?
Back from a Peru trek... lotsa sound and stories...plus they are thinking about firing up a national 55 mph speed limit again... sigh...what have we learned since the last one?
Ed Vos stays after school to tell of his Afghanistan experience. Iowa is under a cloud...of mosquitos. Dr. Patricia Quinlisk describes the health risks associated with our flood bugs. Then slob bikers are at it again...sigh
Glen Kertz says he can grow ethanol from algae which can meet our entire thirst for oil... David Barton blows the whistle on judicial activism and same gender marriage. IPTV techie Bill Hayes talks about the new digital TV standards and what we'll need to comply. Stephen Halbrook talks about the "Founders' Second Amendment" and the upcoming DC decision.
John McWhorter says it's "All About the Beat", why hip-hop can't save Black America. Vendo wars...I win. Bridgette Gabriel say radical Islam is bringing hate to a town near you...teaching violence and intolerance to the next generation. Jamilah Frasor from FEMA with instructions on how to apply for assistance. 800-621-FEMA (3362)
"A World of Wealth"...Thomas Donlan talks about the world of money and politics. We fix everything that's busted. Plus, grease wars and a touch of Lincoln bashing.
Lotsa openline... what is too young to allow kids to use a BB gun? A family feud. The, former Iraqi, now Iowan, Julliet Cunnigham and Iowa Marine Ben Hayden, founder of Vets for Freedom, support our Iraq mission. Then, why does Obama's rhetoric resonate with his follower?. The answer.
(editor's note. There are conflicting reports on whether or not the Decemberists opened the rally with their signature Soviet National Anthem. I'm still not certain even after more research...although it appears unlikely they did. It is likely they purged their signature open.)
Then, a systems engineer from Rockwell-Colllins gets fired for resisting the company's mandatory diversity training which requires employees to "accept, celebrate and embrace homosexuality". Tom Meeker and his attorney, Bill Kurth, an Iowa-based Rutherford Institute attorney with the rest of the story.
It's just a matter of time until "Don't ask, don't tell" applies to Christians in the work force.
Richard Vander Mey Assistant Tama County Attorney gives us a real world look at a bunch o Iowa issues. Then Bishop Harry Jackson looks at the theology of Obama and Wright. Are asparagus eaters stalkers? Plant rights, baby.
Lisa Adams during National Pet Week...myths about dogs and cats. Roy Beck from NumbersUSA says Congressman Leonard Boswell is having trouble voting for his own legislation (HR 4088). Iowans need to give him a friendly push. Lotsa openline... an Escalade-driving food stamp recipient? Then, Eight Belles is put down? What happened?
Stupid Wars a snotty look at military disasters. Then, Iowa political nonsense. Lots of it. Then, Iowans play middle school principal with cross-dresser. Whew!
More high mileage talk...President Bush with a press conference. And Iowa law officers note the importation of Chicago refugees to Iowa are complicating law enforcement. The rest of the story.
Irene Spencer is the survivor of a culture of polygamy. What a story. Shattered Dreams. Lotsa openline. High mileage race results. Then the Day of Silence nonsense again.
(Editor's note)... I messed up the files associations with today's and yesterday's podcast... They had to be re-built... that means the comment postings were nuked....sorry. No censorship is intended....the comment section always open for any comment as long as the language is temperate and absent libel...sorry for the inconvenience.
Brad Smith chases pests for a livin'.... I may never stay at a motel again....ever. Expelled is in the theatres. Professor Gonzalez is out at ISU. ISU wins the 2008 Campus Outrage Award for classroom bias. Bitter 'bout Obama?
Tony Wilson producer of "The Final Season", an Iowa-made baseball inspirational movie. Coming out on DVD this month. "Kitchen Literacy"Ann Vileisis, hates margarine as much as I do. The CIETEC comedy hour continues...then SUZY!
Tommy Thompson tells of the state-wide TV series "Iowa Sports Heroes" Mary Roach displays her moral cleavage in "Bonk"... Mark Steyn says the west is demographically impaired..."America Alone".Congressman Steve King explains the positive judicial ruling enforcing Iowa's Official English Law. Andrea Farrier worries the Iowa Department of Education is about to de-fund Iowa's home school support system.
How to make money in Iowa child abuse. Plus, a healthline story on an under-diagnosed form of breast cancer. Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Then, Joel Rosenberg with "Dead Heat" ...new novel about middeast tensions... and the collapse of Islam. Dr. John Ratey says exercise is the key to the revolutionary science of exercise and brain health, "Spark". Then, local open borders activists pressure the legislature to keep them that way... "...what would Jesus do?"...
Robert Draper is "Dead Certain" about the Presidency of George Bush. So why would truckers go on strike for a day anyhow? Deal Hudson says "Onward Christian Soldiers" to the growing power of Catholics and Evangelicals.
Tom Coates, Dan Kelly and Cory Stout think expanding gambling to Newton Iowa would be a mistake. Why? Vigorous discussion. Aram Roston says Ahmad Chalabi is the guy "Who Pushed America to War". So what's a Class 8 oil change anyhow?
Des Moines School Board member Jonathan Narcisse calls for an extensive audit of the Des Moines School system. Why? Then, Rep Jeff Kaufman and Rep Jodi Tymeson think Iowa's eminent domain laws need a few more fixes.
Congressman Ron Paul...it's the economy stupid. Senator Paul McKinley...an education update. Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey...Ag Day. Iowa is kickin' ag butt. Then, David Barton blows up some judicial myths. Great stuff.
Steven Covey talks about the "Speed of Trust"... applies his insight to recent political scandals. Presidential counselor Ed Gillespie says the president is right about FISA. We need it to protect US from terrorism. Barrack Obama delivers "the speech"on race. Iowans react.
A basketball abridged Mickelson in the Morning... Dr. Kevin Leman with "Have a New Kid by Friday"...quick tips to fix the kid... plus summarizing Iowa's proposed tobacco ban in 17.3 seconds. Spirited.
Ed Fallon is running against Congressman Boswell for the Democratic seat. Congressman King says some spirited stuff about Obama. He takes the heat. Then I find out what kinda gun I am.
Opps... fixed. BTW, the comments weren't made by Obama's pastor, but by Farahkan's once right-hand man.
Senator David Harsuch is worried that Iowa may be importing Oregon's physician-assisted euthanasia through the back door. It's called the POLST Paradigm. Then, the guy runnin' the college says the main purpose of high school isn't to get kids ready for college...it's main purpose is social. No, really....and it's only Monday.
John Lofton takes a look the life and times of William F Buckley...spirited snotty insights. And what would Jesus say about the capital gains tax? No, really.
Bunch of nonsense. Why are there no good songs about Corvettes anyhow? Will the Obama veil o' scales every fall? Then, Joseph Piscatella on the "Road to a Healthy Heart".
The deadline for Iowans to vote on a marriage amendment is approaching... Chuck Hurley, Father Frank Bognano,Tamara Scott and Dawn Stefanowicz, gay rights victim...talk about the dangers of judge-made same sex marriage in Iowa. Lotsa openline follow-up too. To call Senator Mike Gronstal, 281-3371 or Rep Pat Murphy 281-3221 to encourage them to Let Iowans Vote on the marriage amendment.
Lotsa great openline... I quit as a nanny. Then, ranking members of the Des Moines School Board talk about local issues. Dick Murphy, Connie Boesen, and Ginny Strong.
Senator Brad Zaun says he's trying to take the profit out of divorce. Lotsa powerful conversation. Then, Davenport wants to hold parents accountable for children's misbehavior. So the ACLU is suing them. SIGH....
And for something really different... last week I had a chance to visit the Jacobson Academy at George Washington Carver Elementary school in Des Moines. It is a co-operative effort amongst the school, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa and Judy Hintz from Educational Resources. It is a pilot program designed as an afternoon after school remedial program for academically distress kids. I was invited to a roundtable discussion of the evaluation of phase one....about 4 months into the program. Plus a sample of the actual classroom demonstration. Very cool. (Please excuse the poor camera work... I'm a radio guy, ok? with an el cheapo flip cam)
Former Congressman Billy Tauzin is now the President and CEO of Pharma USA, promoting the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. Then, a couple of federal probation officers want to clear the path for former felons to get work. Mike Elbert and Burt Maroney are launching the I-80 Re-entry Job Fair Expo.
Blessman Medical Ministries is looking for Iowans who would like to take a mission trip to South Africa. Then, a report on a great literacy project at George Washington Carver Elementary school. Alfred Regnery takes us "Upstream" with a look at recent American conservative history. Then, should Iowa hide our ethanol stickers at the gas pump to bump sales?
Extra! Some folks have asked for additional information about Iowa's math and literacy slide. A couple of places with explanations and solutions.
Frederick Kaufman cough's up the short history of the "American Stomach"... his book blows chunks...or was that Cotton Mather? Jonathan Narcisse with a diversity plan update. "This Glorious Struggle"...Edward Lengel reads Washington's mail. Senator Paul McKinley says just when you thought they couldn't mess up Iowa's educational establishment any more, it gets worse. Then, former Congresswoman Susan Molinari says Iowa's railroads are workin' just fine. Don't mess with 'em.
Dr. Stephanie Anestis says she can tell you alot about your T-Factor....just be lookin' at how long your ring finger is... you're gonna hafta listen to find out if you're normal... :) Then, Scotty Taylor talks about inflamation and diet. Coping with the cold in Iowa. Chatter
Senator Paul McKinley says Iowa's education slide is going to get worse if new math standards are implemented. Feedback. Then, Mickelson apologizes to Bill Clinton. Yup.
Iowans field phone and internet fraud scams. Is there such a thing as affordable insurance? Merrill Mathews says yes to MSAs. Havin' a cold wave and propane cost spikes....yikes!
Kari Houston from Alliance for American Manufacturing is keeping track of jobs lost to China in the past few years...just in the Super Tuesday states. Then, a bunch of modest proposals...why are Iowa libraries under-funded? Separation of Sports and state?
How much does it take to raise a family in Iowa? Beth Pearson from the Iowa Policy Project takes a look. Then Obama says America suffers from a severe moral. deficit. Iowans agree, and come up with their own list.
So, what about the twins, separated at birth, who meet, fall in love....get married. A wonderful mess. Judge busted up the marriage. Right decision? Bunch of great conversation.
Angela Anderson from WGIR Manchester, NH talks about the steop after Iowa. Bay Buchannan proxies for Mitt Romney. Governor David Beasley proxies for Governor Huckabee. Former Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell proxies for Obama. Alan Keyes speaks for himself. Steve Murphy for Governor Bill Richardson. Senator Joe Biden. Congressman Steve King for Senator Fred Thompson.
Lisa McClowry.. "Before the Tree Comes Down" a great new song for the troops. Then, extended conversation about Mitt Romney's Couric moment talking about "secret cameras" on the Mickelson show.
And for the record. What is the official LDS position on abortion?
"In today's society, abortion has become a common practice, defended by deceptive arguments. Latter-day prophets have denounced abortion, referring to the Lord's declaration, "Thou shalt not . . . kill, nor do anything like unto it" (D&C 59:6). Their counsel on the matter is clear: Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must not submit to, perform, encourage, pay for, or arrange for an abortion. Church members who encourage an abortion in any way may be subject to Church discipline.?
That the church does not hold its members to its standard with consistency isn’t a measure of the standard, but of the church’s consistency. Mickelson
Iowa political talk. Why can't politicians talk about Christmas? Lots stuff. Then, whoops, Governor Romneydecides to re-write history at Mickelson's expense in a response to a Katie Couric question.BULLHOCKEY! The video.
So what rights to carry weapons do Iowans have anyway? Roger Burdette from Iowa Carry, Inc explains. Then, an Iowa victim of illegal behavior by illegal aliens...an eloquent think-piece by a Marshalltown mom. Powerful.
Reaction to the Obama-Oprah Iowa event. Josh Arnest is the Iowa proxy for Obama.. Issues. Then, a truly heroic figure needs to be honored. A volunteer security guard a church in Colorado saves lives.
Greg Jacksonand Paul Dinger are Boston political pundits. They say Gov Mitt Romney is the most liberal candidate of either party. Vigorous conversation. Gary DeMar says we oughta be careful of mixing eschatology and politics. Then, did that "gay general" ask a good question or not?
A guy who read all the direction and conducted "The Smartphone Experiment" Pierre Khawand. How to pick a phone. Then, retired General Ed Soyster from Human Rights First says his organization wants to convince future presidents visiting Iowa to reject any forms of torture of enemy combatants. Spirited conversation.
"Smoozing with Terrorists" Aaron Klein evaluates the Annapolis Summit. Tom Coates (Consumer Credit of Des Moines 287-6428) says bad debt is swallowing up Iowa's wealth. Then, the cop call from hell. Whew.
Barry Libert says "We Are Smarter Than Me"... should I be offended? Then, West Des Moines wants to fine parents who allow kids to have beer parties at their house. Good idea?
TV 13 political reporter Dave Price with some insights into the presidential race in Iowa. "Raceopoly" a new variation on the Monopoly Games based upon the Knoxville Raceway. Call 641-842-5431 to order. Then Congressman Steve King on Sanctuary Iowa.
Hog stink redux. An Iowa farmer, Jim Hansaker explains how it works. Then, Rev Catherine Quehl-Engel and Attorney Lorrie Chesser talk about a faith-based Iowa immigration policy.
Brent Bozell trys to clean up the Hillary "Whitewash" Presidential candidate Ron Paul talks about the dollar's slide. So does historian Thomas Fleming, the Continental dollar, that is. "The Perils of Peace". Great story teller. Then why do Iowa sports programs have player behavior problems?
Dr. Henry Lodge tells how to be "Younger Next Year". (Time machine) Peter LaBarbera from American's for Truth exposes stuff which should remain un-exposed. (This site contains graphic iky-ness) Senator Sam BrownbackendorsesSenator John McCain. Then, Suzy.
Renee Rongen is an advocate for open adoption in Iowa sponsored byCatholic Charities...what an inspiration. Jonathan Narcisse updates us from the Des Moines School Board. Then, is the energy sky is falling?
David Limbaugh says the Democratic Party is "Bankrupt". Business strategist John Gochenour says the rest of us are too plus, our own technology could fix it, but we are exporting it to China. Congressman Duncan Hunter is trying to keep GM from shipping our best new energy efficient car designs to China too.
Computer security expert David Perry from Trend Micro offers a bunch of techie advice. Very useful. Then, flag folding joins the culture war...unbelievable. An Iowa kindergarten teacher says a picture of a kid with a dead pheasant promotes violence. Sends picture home. Sigh. And Iowa is putting sales tax on Halloween pumpkins. Don't worry, if you plan to eat them you can get an exemption form. If you didn't know that in time, you can still get a rebate. And Ron Paul made the Tonight Show.Paulists loved it. You may have downed way too much Halloween candy when..... Big Smile
Wally World is selling a Chinese-built talking Jesus action figure. Swell? Betty Ahrens from I-CAN says the Bush veto of S-CHIP expansion needs to be over-ridden. Bruce Chapman is another fellow talking about political bias in Iowa's university system.
Iowa's youth vote. A Wall Street Journal piece on high school kids getting extra credit for political activism. Then, what happened to diversity in the history department at University of Iowa? The score is Democrats27, Republicans0 on the history staff. HUGE reaction.
From Upper Nile State Legislative Assembly, Marthi Nuyamal Choat tells thestory of southern Sudan and why there are so many Sudanese Iowans. Then, what's a sniper to do when he's busted? Great conversation. Columbus Day? Some uncomfortable history for Columbus bashers.
Mark Penn with "Micro Trends" ... caffeinated, tattooed, archer-moms? Huh? Restaurant toddler tyrants? Then, Michael Novak is coming to Iowa to speak at Vermeer.Career and Calling 800-919-7307 if you want to go.
Harkin and gays in the military redux. Senator Harkin lectures General Pace on the morality of homosexual behavior. Then, Craig Smith looks at the future price of oil, gas, gold and currency. 800-289-2646
So, why can people smell and hear their neighbors anyhow? Poor building codes? Then, Senator Harkin has decided that homosexual and adulterous behavior should be added the Uniform Code of Military of Justice.
"Lives Per Gallon: the True Cost of Our Oil Addiction"Terry Tamminen gives us the price tag. Roosevelt High School yanks an invitation to speak from Alveda King, niece of MLK. She thinks civil rights for black folks begins before they are born. Not welcome at Roosevelt High School.Kim Lehman from Iowa Right to Life with the story. Alexis McGee from ForclosureS.Com says there's money ta be made in them thar foreclosures. Bishop Jackson says race relations in the US need lotsa work. Including Roosevelt High School's dissing of Alveda King.
Editor Note: Mrs. Kathie Danielson, Principal of Roosevelt High school later in the day clarified the cancellation. She said the controversial nature of the presentation didn't give the administration sufficient time to notify parents. Mrs. Danielson has committed to including Alveda King in a future assembly as part of Black History Month.
Pornography ain't a big deal, says Debbie Nathan. Bill Dane says the open borders people are back again with another end around amnesty. "I got tazed by the campus police and all I got was this stinkin' T-shirt". "Don't Taze Me, Bro!"Bob McCarty. And bail out Iowa flood victims? What would Grover do?
Alan Keyes is running for President again. Rob Montzwith a Hillary Care response. Then, the Vietnam War Memorial is vandalized. An Iowan with a report. Jonathan Narcisse was elected to the Des Moines School Board. We can almost hear sweat breaking out.
Bill Salier is organizing a petition drive to call for the impeachment of a lawless Iowa judge who legislated from the bench.. Father Frank Bognanno says gay marriage is an oxy-moron. Then, Iowa country singer Jason Brown. Purdy tunes.
911 Day sounds to remember. Then, David Bellavia. "House to House". A much decorated American soldier with a powerful story of intensity and heroism. You MUST listen. Please.
Senator John McCain and Senator Fred Thompson with issues. The term "sex offender" is offensive. And the real culprits in Iowa's brush with gay marriage are Governor Culver and Senator Mike Gronstal. Why? BTW, the LA Timesfeatured WHO Radio and Mickelson's program.
Ok, it's summer-fall and school is starting and already dismissing early for heat...should be move Iowa to a year around schedule. Great Iowa conversation. Gov. Mike Huckabee with issues.
Don Feder has some fun at the expense of a Dutch bishop. Allah darn nit anyhow. Then, Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson says the Michael Vick come to Jesus apology is a scam.
Dick Fredericks and Dr. Gene Fokken from Iowalive, talk about what to do to repair the damage to Iowa's education system. Then, lotsa openline with a couple of modest proposals.
Bob Dane from FAIR describes what the "sanctuary status" means. Dave Leach, activist and musician, says social conservatives are wrong about immigration and makes a Biblical case for open borders.
Applying the "investment model" to Iowa's education system. Uncomfortable questions for uncomfortable taxpayers. Then, when did Iowa join the ranks of "sanctuary states"? The rest of the story.
Jonathan Narcisse wants to on the Des Moines School Board. PLLLLEEEZZZZEEEE ! For the love of GAWD...elect him this time so the rest of us can get some peace. Thank you very much. Then, to whack or not to whack , that is the question.
Robert Spencer"The Religion of Peace" Why Christianity Is and Islam isn't. Extraordinarily powerful. Then, maybe the atheist guy in Ames is right. Senator Joe Biden with presidential issues.
Tom Matzzi, Washington director of MoveON.org and Sue Dinsdale Iowa's "Iraq Summer Campaign" are targeting Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Latham. Plus, Congressman Tom Latham and Republican Minority Leader John Boehner on the issues. Openline.
Professor John Klindt and consumer advocate Tom Coats report that the slot machines on military bases are causing gambling addictions and economic hardships for our troops. Congressman Mike Pence introduces legislation to protect talk shows. Congressman Tom Tancredo with pre-straw poll issues. And Congressman Duncan Hunter.
The Iowa Straw Poll vote is open to machine-based vote fraud, says Jim Condit Jr and Bob Schultz."Nonsense"says Iowa Republican Party Ex Director Chuck Laudner. Professor Doug Jones, election fraud expert from University of Iowa evaluates current technology. Then, Gov Mitt Romney's pro-life transformation is now complete.
Greg D'Angelo says the SHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) is just another unsustainable middle-class entitlement program. Then, a great example of media spin. This time Mickelson is the target. The tape examples. Congressman Duncan Hunter with an issues update. Openline.
Chuck Laudner is Executive Director of the Iowa Republican Party. Talks about the recent Iowa Republican debate at Drake, the Iowa Straw Poll and a new direction for the Iowa Republican Party. Steve Forbes gives feedback on the debate for Giuliani.. Bob Vanderplatts for Huckabee. Senator Sam Brownback for himself. Bill Salier for Congressman Tom Tancredo. And a response to the Romney interview coverage.
Fred Heads describe their malady. Paul Smith and Richard Rios are volunteers. Then, another ISU professor attacks faith symbols...this time Warren Blumenfeld is shocked to find a cross in a chapel. Plus lots openline.
Video note! After some debate, here's the re-posting of Thursday's intense exchange with Gov Mitt Romney.
A technical note... All of the in-studio presidential interviews are video taped for later webcasting. Normally, as in this case, they are shot with two fixed cameras by the webcaster. He and the cameras are highly visible. The cameras are mounted on tripods just a few feet from the guest and host. Most of the time the interviews are mixed down for time and composition, as in the recent Senator John McCain interview. In this case the complete one camera feed was posted so no later issues of "editing" could be raised. (and because Mickelson looks crappy on camera... ed. note)
Congressman Geoff Davis from Kentucky and Iowa Congressman Tom Latham join us from Washington. Issues. How about reparations for the US taxpayers for Iraq war costs? Then, "What High Schools Don't Tell You"... how to get your kid ready. Elizabeth Wissner-Gross.
History nuggets I discovered while doing summer reading. The current state of terror. Then, Senator Byrd says pit bulls are innocent peace lovin' creatures until they are corrupted by football players.
The continuing stolen car saga...can we keep what is going on in California away from Iowa? Then, some campaign literature I found in the church parking lot is actually inspirational.
Bishop Perry Jackson says Senator Ted Kennedy is trying to sneak another hate crimes bill into a defense package. Why is it a threat your 1st Amendment rights? Then extended coverage of Senator Tom Harkin's part in the US Senate all-nighter on voting for US withdrawal from Iraq. Iowans respond.
Deirdre Barrett with "Waistland"...why two-thirds of us are concerned about weight and what to do about it. Then a world-class tip to a waitress gets us started on the etiquette of tipping.
"The Natural Family" Allan Carlson has a manifesto to re-build the US family. (Spence publishing has a deal for WHO listeners. For every tenth personal email to webmaster@spencepublishing.com a WHO listener will get a free book...do it!) Then, who keeps flunking the marshmallow test? Plus, why not use horse racing money for a better purpose?
Hindus open the US Senate with a meditation...and a protest. Brown hamburger and the frozen mystery meat. Don Yaegersays "It's Not About the Truth" The Untold Story about the Duke Lacrosse Case and the Lives It Shattered... Congressman Duncan Hunter with presidential politics. Then, if Iowa is a sanctuary state, why did they bust illegals in Marshalltown? Plus Suzy.
More ethanol bashing. A great dialog. Sandy Bourne from the Independent Women's Forum worries about the "subsidies" and market distortions. Monte Shaw from Iowa Renewable Fuel Association responds. Then, a "bubbly" toddler gets the boot from a flight cuz mom won't feed him Benadryl. Really.
Judy Hintz talks about the Wall Street Journal front page story about "mainstreaming" troubles in Waukee."When Discipline Starts a Fight". Then, Bill Salier and Jason Hamann with a new grass roots non-partisan organization. "Everyday America".515-401-2488.
John Lott describes why the free market works in "Freedomnomics" and why when women got the vote, government got bigger and families got smaller. Then, a mystery solved and lotsa openline.
Des Moines Register political columnist David Yepsen sits in for Mickelson....he scores some big time poltical names...including a former president and first lady. Lotsa political talk. Good stuff.
"Buffalo in the House"RD Rosen tells the story of a rescued calf which took over the house. Ken Hoagland wants a Fair Tax. Gov Mike Huckabee with presidential issues and more tax talk. Then, back to Iowa buffalo.
Anthony Romero heads the ACLU, "In Defense of Our America" ...brief brisk conversation. Then, Des Moines City Council votes to outlaw smoking at city parks cuz it's offensive....so what else should be outlawed? Then, another 14th Amendment snafu. This time its from the No Spin Zone.
Former US Surgeon General wants us to all shape up. Richard Carmona is with the Partnership."America's Report Card"John McNally with a peek at the academic testing industry. David Barton is my favorite historian. An upcoming briefing for pastors. 800-992-5596 for the Thursday and Friday briefing.
The Des Moines Airport is 75 years old. Roy Criss want to help us celebrate. ThePope tells us how to drive. Bonnie fibs about the Saturday'sIowa Motor Truck Association competition...which I nearly won, except the skill part. Then, WSJ says "Mainstreaming" the learning disabled is destroying education.
Judy Hintz, the Kid Fixer, plus a panel of friends who talk about educational repair work. Brandy, Jenny, Tate and Dale. Plus, Congressman Duncan Hunter on a trade mission to Iowa. Then, more feedback on the Congressman Ron Paul forum exclusion.
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So, if your high school has a bunch of smarts kids graduating, does it make sense to make them all valedictorians? Then, how should one be selected? Plus, a victim of a sexual pervert tells the story of the "The Hopeville Fire Department". Tony Lembo.
The Energy Doctor is here. Wayne Essink talks about saving bucks...and how to make windows more energy efficient. Then, it's the political season. Unintended humor is always best. If the pipes don't fit you must aquit.
Presidential candidate Congressman Tom Tancredo in Iowa the day after the US Senate fails to pass immigration reform. Paul Pate says Mayor Rudy Guiliani remains in the caucus race in Iowa even though he dropped out of the Iowa Straw Poll. Then, Congressman Steve King reactions to the Senate immigration bill failure. Then, Kathy, an Iowa woman talks of her assault experience which is strikingly similar to the Kelsey Smith tragedy.
Nancie McDermott will Stir Fry ya. Plus, a string of scary local news stories. Sylvain Cypel say Israeli society is at an impasse cuz it's "Walled". And Iowa's Republican straw poll is short a couple of bales.
Nicholas Dodman with "Puppy's First Steps"...an animal behaviorist who can tell you why your puppy likes to lick your face. Believe me, you don't wanna know. Pat Buchannan says our immigration crisis represents a "State of Emergency"...dynamic. Then, the NYT wants to hear from Iowans.
The politics of negotiation. "It's Ok to be the Boss" how to fight the undermanagement epidemic with Bruce Tulgan. Then, Annie Jacobsen gets a chance to say "I told you so" about a dry run terrorist attack on flight 327. "Terror in the Skies". 888-773-6782 for a discount for WHO listeners. Then, Senator John McCain with campaign issues.
Senator Joe Biden talks Iraq policy. Senator Sam Brownback does the same. Doug Holtz-Eakin from Senator McCain's campaign supports the Senate immigration bill. ISU wants to get Jesus back into sports. Then, a new plasma technology for making money on Iowa garbage. Charlie Kress and Dennis Naughton from Waste Not Iowa.
"The Idea That is America"Anne-Marie Slaughter and I get into a low-carb food fight. Mike Ferris is the legal rep for home schoolers who will convene shortly in Iowa. Cedar Falls High School graduation is excluding Beethoven's "Joyful, Joyful". Why? Karl Gilbertson is a parent with questions. Andrew Clopton is the VP of the Choir which wanted to sing it. Should the school cave to the ACLU? Not so fast says Jeff Sertize from the ACLJ singing the song could cost us.
Socks with sandals? WWJD? Cheering your kid at the graduation ceremony? You could get busted. Which of the presidential candidates are "Exceptional Presenters"?Tim Koegel will tell you. How do you kill skunk stink? Then, 60 Minutes will highlight an Iowa reserve unit. Wife of slain Iowan Scott Nisely joins us to talk about it.
Soccer talk. Why soccer should be dropped from the high school level and taken back to clubs. Silly red card rules. Then, how to fix the immigration problem in four easy steps. Lots talk.
Gregory McClain says some parents take their kids into adult locker rooms at fitness centers. Not a good idea he says. Chess master Josh Waitzkin talks about Tai Chi Chess... yes, the kid in "Searching for Bobby Fischer"... in his book "Art of Learning". Will the new Iowa Board of Regents approve armed campus-based security guards. Bonnie Campbell says "No" cuz guns are just way too symbolic.
The Annual Political Button Collector's Show coming up Saturday May 19th at the Quality Inn Suites Hotel in Des Moines. Collectors John Olsen and Paul Bengstron with the story. Political Commentator John Lofton remembers Rev. Jerry Falwell. Sometimes nearly fondly. Plus, the "Final Move Beyond Iraq"Mike Evans tries to awaken US about Iran. Suzy. Then, Congressman Steve King gives feedback about the Senate immigration bill.
Ruth Lycke takes stroke victims to China and "Out of Darkness"....several Iowans return and report on their progress. Dr. Jay Richards co-author of "The Privileged Planet" tries to help his colleague at ISU with tenure. Roy Beck from Numbers USA calls Iowans to action on the senate amnesty bill working its way toward approval.
Mary and Gayle Brubaker want Iowans help "champion" the cause of Alzhiemers. 800-272-3900 hotline and to help with a walk-about fall fundraiser. 440-2722. Noah Merriil is a Quaker and just back from Jordan and living with Iraqi refugees, telling their stories. Ed Offley says he's solved the mystery of "Scorpion Down"... a cold war era nuclear sub which went down in 1968..with an Iowan on board. Bay Buchanan lambastes the "Extreme Makeover of Hillary Rodham Clinton." Lotsa unintended humor.
"Retained by the People"Daniel Farber says Americans have rights they don't know they have. The Iowa ACLU wants to sue Urbandale for keeping drunken kids away from football games and the prom. Ben Johnson says the ACLU also protects the rights of Jihadists, they are part of a large open border's lobby.
Right-lane driver discrimination, high-mileage, granny bashing. Delicious. Then, Custer's last stand from the vantage point of the Lakotas. Joseph Marshall III and "The Day the World Ended at Little Big Horn" a Lakota history.
Should Al Sharpton be held to the Al Sharpton standard? Delicious. Mark Taylor was shot at Columbine. "I Asked, God Answered"...the Columbine Miracle. Mt. Pleasant head cop suspended while they count the traffic tickets. Then, presidential candidate Congressman Tom Tancredo.
Nicholas Hagger reveals "The Secret Founding of America" ... and he teaches us the secret handshake. An elementary school principal requires kids to clean up their own messes. Parents want an apology. An the founder of Left Lane Drivers of America has a soft-path solution for left lane cloggers.
"Forty Days and Forty Nights" Matthew Chapman writes about his great, great grandfather, Charles Darwin. Then, Bishop Harry Jackson says the gay rights movement has hijacked the civil rights movement and it must stop. Then, the taxpayers pony up to pay for gay kids who won't live at home. PLLLLLLLEEEEEEEZZZZZZ!
The Republican presidential post debate spin room is open. The Iowa Republican hierarchy checks in to opine. Then, Mickelson throws a Royal snit. So does the Iowa Board of Regents...the entrance requirements for Iowa colleges have been stiffened. A big deal?
Brad Smith is my bug guru. The bug season is about to begin so he gives practical tips. Then, the Gronstal "F-Bomb" apology, plus how the gay lobby won the big one.
Kathy Kastan writes "From the Heart" a woman's guide to living well with heart disease. A health-line with very useful information. Another illegal alien commits a murder in Iowa. The high cost of corporate and government complacency climbs. Senator Joe Biden, running for president checks in on illegal immigration and the status of the Iraq War. Glenn Sacks deals with the Alec Baldwin meltdown. Spirited conversation.
Fathers for Equal Rights with Dick Woods (277-8789) joined by Steve Baskerville, PhD..."Taken into Custody" for the upcoming Saturday Equal Parenting Rally Saturday, April 21st at the Civic Center, 3PM. Then, the "Shia Revival" Vali Nasr on How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future.Mark Taylor, Columbine survivor, with "I Asked, God Answered" a 6pm book-signing at Jordan Creek Barnes and Noble. Then, Suzy!
Rebecca Wodder from the Iowa River Project encourages Iowans to clean up our act. Her study puts the Iowa River at the top of the worst list. Jerry Vanstra from the Pro-life Federation of Michigan gives the current presidential field grades on their life votes. Stephan Halper says it will be nearly impossible to keep Iran from achieving nuclear status. "The Silence of the Rational Center".Then, should we arm the security staff at Iowa's universities?
"Thank God I had a Gun"Chris Bird with 2nd Amendment stories of inspiration. Jim Lewin a historian with great stories of "How to Tell a Secret"...stories of historic sneakiness. Then, a religious test from the V-Tech convocation. Guess the guy's religion.... (you'll have to listen)
Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian featured at the 7th Annual Catholic Home Schooling Conference at the Columbus Academy on Saturday. Then, Imus redux. Plus Kathleen Kennedy Townsend says churches are mixing religion and politics .. "Failing America's Faithful"
Ebay says fertilized eggs are chicks and tells an Iowa egg herder she can't ship 'em. Monica Blum tell the story. Then, presidential candidate Congressman Ron Paul campaigns in Iowa.
Iowa activist Ed Fallon is concerned about global warming and is inviting folks to this Saturday afternoon rally (Nollen Plaza, 4PM) during the National Day of Climate Action. Then, what to make of the Imus moment of shame?
The nice lady from the "Y" inspires the slackers...then, the 2007 "Campus Outrage Awards".. plus Kim Lehman from Iowa Right to Life exposes the next round of sex ed goals being pushed by Planned Parenthood.
CongressmanTom Tancredo announces his run for the Whitehouse this morning on the Mickelson program. Then, Senator Joe Biden is in Iowa running for the same job.
Any Iowa connection to the tainted pet food scare? Then, a judge says an Iowa jury will decide the fate of those defunct touch play machines. Wanna taint the jury?
Walid Phares writes about the "War of Ideas: Jihadism Against Democracy". Powerful. Then, Chris Hedges with a polemic about "American Facists" Who? The Christian right.
A Monday stream o' semi-consciousness. Then District 41Iowa Senator David Hartsuch is resisting the Democratic party expansion of gay civil rights. Senate debate Monday afternoon.
Kevin Kelly is an Iowa tree farmer in conflict with the DNR over property rights. He thinks he should be able to defend his trees against marauding deer herds...with deadly force. He's going to court Monday to defend himself against charges which could subject him to a $1500 fine. Feedback. Then, Suzy.
Mike Shiley traveled around Iraq and filmed a bunch of his experiences. His documentary, "Iraq: the Untold Stories is coming to Iowa at Central College Monday March 19th. He'll be here to tell some of his stories. Michael Trachtman with the "Supremes Greatest Hits" 34 SCOTUS cases which effect our lives. Then, Democrats tax their constituents' vices. Because they love them, of course.
"A Bee in the Mouth: Anger in America Now"Peter Wood is as mad as "H" and isn't going to take it any more. Then, Ted Koppel says US will be engaged in the Middle East, so will our children, and our children's children. Energy independence should be our number one priority. How about energy sustainability?
Texas Congressman Ron Paul is running for President. Then, Iowa Democrats want to bill the vices of others while granting civil rights status to their own.
"Baby Proof Your Marriage"Cathy O'Neill how to laugh more, argue less, and communicate better as your family grows. Christeene Hayes, The Blood Center of Iowa and the WHO Donor Day Blood Drive. 431 East Locust StreetFriday March 16th 6AM-2PM.Ed Fallon speaks at Drake. Then, Iowa's gay lobby still in full-court press, now to achieve civil rights protection.
Yakov M. Rabkin writes about the "Threat From Within" a century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism. Jeremy Funk from Americans United for Change applauds Congressman Boswell's vote on a labor bill. Charlotte Iserbyte says the educational sky has already fallen...in fact, on purpose. Then, how do we get money from judgment-proof morons who damage others?
"Why I Turned Right"Mary Eberstadt invited lotsa conservative writers to confess. They did. Then, Dr. Paul Cameron from the Family Research Institute evaluates the ISU student boycott of a blood drive cuz it excludes gay contributors. He says the ban is medically justified even though un-PC. Then Dan Borcherof CoulterWatch gets the boot from the C-PAC police. Howcome?
The Blizzard of "07" ... the aftermath and lotsa other stuff. (Part of the soundfile is corrupted...dunno why) Plus, teachers evaluate the "Fair Share" act.
Elaine Donnelly describes how woman are now getting shot up in combat roles. Then, will good intentions or real budgets decide how we spend the new tobacco tax money?
State Senator Paul McKinley on Iowa Education reform. The Minority Report. "The Vatican Exorcist" Tracy Wilkinson, LA Times Bureau Chief, covering the Vatican. "Amazing Grace" behind the song you love… Chip Flarhety, VP of Walden Media... the movie opens this week-end. Very Powerful.
David Pimental is an ethanol atheist. He says it isn't the answer to our energy future. Iowans respond. Iowa is debating the approval of human cloning. Kim Lehman, Dr. John Redwine and Dr. David Prentice explain why that's a bad idea. Then, the real reason Britany Spears lopped off her hair.
Dr. Robert Morey with powerful insights into Islam. 1-800-41-TRUTH. He is starting a university for Islamic studies. Then, great open-line on everything from "tolerance" to Iraq policy. Great stuff.
Dr. Michael McGregorfrom Briarwood Dental in Ankeny talks about jaw pain, mercury fillings and state of the air dentistry. Gum swapping... Then, silly stuff including Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel at the Des Moines Sports Show.. Then, the nearly Psychic Suzy.
Congressman Tom Latham… with his summary of House Resolution speech... and the response of Congressman Leonard Boswell. An Urbandale lady is skeptical about the up-coming bond vote on a new recreational facility. A spokesman from a Draft Condi group makes her pitch. Then, cougars and bears should be protected in Iowa?
Congressman Tom Tancredo is still seething over the Ramos jailing and beating...he'll tell you why. Then schools, taxes and all-day kindergartens. Lotsa talk
Spokesman from www.Iowalive.net resist the Linn and Johnson county Silo tax along with and advocate. Teddy Boy Haggard may be bringing his "on-line" psychology degree to work in Iowa. "Global Financial Warriors" the untold story of international finance in the Post-911 world. John B Taylor former Treasury Under Secretary of International Affairs 2001 to 2005.
Democrats want to require non-union teachers to pay union dues. Jim Hawkins from http://www.peiowa.org says that's a bad idea. So does, Mark Mix , from http://www.nrtw.org/ Then , Marcus Winter from Manhattan Institute for Policy Researchhttp://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/cr_50.htm says teachers are not under-paid. Plus, what the gay rights "Bully Bill" is really all about. High energy conversation.
"Made to Stick" Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. Chip Heath with post Super Bowl commercial ratings. Then, former Iowa Governor Vilsack calls for the immediate withdrawal of US from Iraq. What do Iowans think?
Judy Hintz from Educational Resources shocks and inspires us. 515-225-8513 Kids, parents and adults who have been helped to read. Best yet. Then, Jason Brown, an Iowa country singer hands out samples. Plus, lotsa openline.
My liberal debate coach buddy Christian wants to argue about stuff. So we do :) Then, Iowans damaged by illegal drivers tell their horror stories. Then, an Iraqi letter to Iowans. Plus, politicians with RMS revised memory syndrome.
Ed Fallon and Berkley Bedell are former politicians who want the reform elections by removing big money through public financing. Governor Mike Huckabee wants to be President. Great talk all morning. Purdy picture, too.
Ken Hoagland from Fair Tax.org. He wants to nuke the Federal Income Tax and replace it with a national sales tax. Carole Martin and Dick Fredericks don't want Linn and Johnson Counties to approve a SILO tax. Bruce Stone peace-nik from the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa wants to promote a anti-war rally. Then, an Iowa woman in the Iowa National Guard gets killed. Outrageous?
California Congressman Duncan Hunter writes a legislative pardon for two convicted American border Guards. Why? Then, another presidential candidate, Dr. Mark Klein talks issues. Mickelson's brush with the law, then listeners ID a political sound-bite....wanna try?
"The Politically Incorrect Guide to The South" Clint Johnson. Why the Iraqis botched the recent hangin's and why they should use American know how the next time. Presidential candidate John Cox weighs in on Bush's surge. Then, why when the public's support for the war is waning, is Iowa's National Guard recruitment is up? Dynamic feedback from Iowans.
Scott Taylor is my low-carb, anti-inflamation guru. The education gurus from Iowa Live.net tell how constructionist wiped out Iowa's number one educational performance. Then, Congressman Tom Tancredo wants to move the immigration issue forward as a presidential candidate.
Former Democratic candidate for GovernorEd Fallon updates us on his issues. Chet Culver is sworn in as the new Governor and Psychic Suzy swoops down on us.
More feedback on President Bush's Iraq surge speeach. From the US Embassy in Baghdad, Amb. Margaret Scobey explains the Bush goals. Then, Iowans give us their own state of the war address, plus reaction to the president's queasiness over the Saddam Hussein execution.
Taking an oath of office on the Koran. What does it mean? Spirited discussion. Governor Vilsack's last State of the State address. And what to do with Iowa legislators who violate their oaths of office?
"Creation as Science"Hugh Ross says he has a testable model approach which could end the creation/evolution wars. Christian Ucles and Greg Stevens share Iowa debate champions with us. Then Iowans aren't satisfied with one the 2006 Idiot Awards. Let the embellishment begin.
Gettin' hitched in prison for life? Yup... Busting a high school girl's basketball poster cuz it has pictures of plastic guns? Yup. Life serves up more nonsense and we serve up great conversation.
Jonathan Narcisse delivers another knock down blow to the fraud the Iowa education establishment has become. Check out the new educational progress chart on Iowa Live. Then, much spirited open-line conversation.