Mickelson's Podcast

 Tom Coates, Mitch Henry, and Steve Raimey worry about expanding gambling in Iowa and the gambling lobby buying politicians.  Bruce Chapman says it's too bad but sometimes "science" goes to the highest bidder.   Congresswoman Michelle Bachman is protesting Obamacare.  Brad Smith won't let the bed-bugs byte...a professional bug assassin.   OH...  and a great summary of the current health care negotiations.

So, can a cop flash a badge and take your car if he needs it?  "Interposition",  a great word.   Wesley Smith worries about the human cost of animal rights.   "A Rat is a Pig is a Dog is a Boy".  Congressman Steve King with an Obamacare update.  Jerry Corsi with some theories on the Shroud of Turin... "The Shroud Codex".

Rod Roberts wants to be governor.  Christopher Reed wants to be a congressman.  Who is more guilty...the buyer or seller...of stuff.mic

The wheels are coming off the education racket...time for RICCO?   Phat stuff. Monday, Etc.

Jari Love tells us how we can "Get Ripped" without any illegal substances...Congressman Steve King with a quick health care bill assessment.   Then,  bunch of Friday open-line... lotsa fun.

TheYugo...a light-hearted look at the Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History...Jason Vuic... Sheena Iyengar describes the "Art of Choosing"... then,  a couple of guys blast the census...then,  Iowa Board of Education is deciding the fate of a 14 year old pot pusher. 

Maury Lane defends Fed-Ex against the UPS boys.   Senator Rick Santorum talks about law and health care.   Stephen Baskerville says the family court system violates the Bill of Rights.   Taken into Custody.

 What's Project Lead the Way?   And how is it workin'?  Looking for a few good engineers.  Dr. Ken Maguire...Dr. Rob Denson...DMACC..Lori Schaefer from Agri-Industrial Plastics and Karen Wilken from the Kern Family Foundation.   Ed Slott on IPTV on how to "Stay Rich for Life."    Stuff

More conversation about the huge Des Moines teacher purge.  Congressman Tom Latham with a legislative update. 

Gov Culver wants to expand gambling even more.  Iowans respond... Friday open-line... spirited

Let's slap an atheist for Jesus?  WWPD?  (What would Peter do?)   Iowans evaluate the nonsense served up by a couple of Iowa politicians...who says MSAs have Failed?  Sprited.  The governor of Indiana raves about MSAs...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks running for congress in the 2nd District.  An introduction and issues.  What could be the grounds of an appeal in the Becker case?  How about a fully informed jury?   The 1828 dictionary jury definition.  Kate White, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan says "Hush".

Barb and Gary Rosberg are into Strengthening Military Marriages & Families in Iowa...upcoming seminar for outgoing Iowa troops.   Sen David Hartsuch says before we take away 2nd Amendment rights...even for a good cause...without some checks and balances.   Then the Guthrie Center shop teacher gets suspended without pay.  We talk with Dale Halferty.

Monday open-line...300 Des Moines teachers will get the axe.  Who won't?   Follow-up on the Wiccan idol being built in shop class...the teacher gets suspended.  Sigh.  Candidate for State Treasurer Dave Jamison wants the job.  Why?   The judge in the Becker case gets snotty with the jury...zat ok?

Ken Hoagland wants to raise a taxpayer revolt.   I'm up fer it.   Brett McMann of ABC blasts Governor Culver's Project Labor Agreement  executive order.    Then a  shop teacher says he must allow a kid to build a Wiccan worship alter in shop class or be fired...  sigh.

What new gun regs in Iowa are concerning 2nd Amendment advocates? Dr. Alan Koslow is looking for used prosthetics for Haiti...inspiring story.  Then,  an orca kills its trainer...is there an Iowa link?

More text message nonsense.  Michael Stanier talks about how to  "Do More Great Work" ...says technology sometimes makes us less efficient. 

 Congressman Tom Price visits Iowa to turn up the heat on the healthcare debate.    Congressman Steve King  has bugged the progressives....again.   And what will the jury do with the Becker insanity plea?

Consumer tips...how to not get ripped off.   Chuck Hurley wants Iowa to have a vote on marriage.  Gov. Mike Huckabee coming to town to help out.

Tiger Wood's major mea culpa...and will a text message ban target minorities?   And is Iowa more windy than ever ever knew?   And we fix a buncha stuff.  

Noah Boyd...novelist..."The Brick Layer"...former FBI agent....great stories.   Then,  the unions are calling it "Reasonable Re-imbursement"  instead of "Fair Share"... will that fly?

Dr.Cal Beisner sticks the knife into the corpse of the global warming conspiracy...and twists the blade.   Congressman Steve King shoots a marauding raccoon...Iowan's tell their own stories.

A little audio doodling re: the Gov... then,  an animal cruelty story grabs the attention of Iowa.

Global warming activists admit they made it up,  but say it was a useful lie.  Cheney and Powell say gay rights is a generational issue...and attitudes have changed.  Therefore?  Lotsa talk.

Jonathan Krohn takes a crack at "Defining Conservatism"... Larry Pratt and Aaron Dorr want us to be very careful with upcoming "Shall Carry" legislation...giving away too much power to the political class.. one of topics was the charge that some medical professionals are getting involved in the gun issue.  Here are a couple of stories. In their own words.  Then Suzie. 

Brenna Findley wants to be Iowa Attorney General.   Issues.  Impressive.  Sean McClanahan from Iowa Carry is trying to advance a shall issue law through the legislature.

Dems say they can't deal with the marriage issue cuz they are too busy creating jobs...OK then.    Sen Paul McKinley explains politics in this session. 

Intercollegiate Studies Institute American Civic Literacy Program...issues a civics test to bunch of college kids...results?  Grim.   Not a cliche', the more college,  the less the students know about the American system.  Take the quiz.   Let me know how you do.  Dr. Warren Throckmorton with more info on the Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation.  Plus,  the Iowa legislature has an Oprah moment and passes another law.

Judy Hintz from Educational Resources brings hope to kids with autism.  A bunch of parents tell of their experiences.   Then an activist against domestic violence misses the point.  Plus more on home-schooling. Andrea Farrier

David Dow writes "The Autobiography of an Execution" ...vigorous.    Zogby says union leadership is out of sink (sync) with the membership on the immigration issue.  James Edwards from Numbers USA explains.   Then, another case of "zero tolerance" being silly...

 Sonya Heitshusen,  TV 13 reporter takes a look at travel costs of Des Moines politicians.    Christopher Rants gives up the score..  Republican cost saving proposals..  14...   Democrats' approval?  Zero.   Gayle Haggard explains why she stayed with Ted after the scandal hit the fan. 

Ruth Lycke and  David Mair from China Connection talk about medical breakthroughs in China.    Then,  Catholics get ripped off again by predators within. And are ripping off the rest of us too.  

The homage to Iowa's chief union boss deconstructed.   Then,  Iowa's Privileged Class,  gets $1.47 to every $1.00 the rest of us get.   WHAZZUPWITHTHAT?

Is the new senator from Massachusetts really the "savior of the Republican Party"?    More census malarkey.   Then, are pro-lifers hypocrites for not supporting the guy who murdered the abortionist?

David Funk talks about airline security and politics.   Christopher Rants rates the Iowa budget woes.   Steve Luebke from Toyota explains the recent recall issues.   Then open-line conversation about the census. 

Post SOTU address feedback and answering listener emails.   Vigorous.

Cliff Kincaid from Accuracy in Media gives us the rest of the story on the Uganda gays and aids hustle.  Then,  Dan Kish thinks wind energy is so much hype.   Lotsa talk

Nate Wilson has written a trilogy of children's books...the 100 Cupboards series...also finished a documentary for the National Geographic Channel on  "Reproducing the Shroud"...of Turin.   then,   Bob Vander Platts is running for governor.   Then, An ethanol mandate for Iowa?

Rob DeStefano with Muscle Medicine...an owner's manual... good stuff.   Iowa bashed again by more weather...  Congressman Steve King...issues...

Iowa has a John Wayne birthplace museum in Winterset....Brian Downs is the director.    Matt Strawn chair Iowa Republican Party Chair  invites folks to the weekend Caucuses... plus a fake Catholic group punks the faith community with a gay marriage fatwa.

Dissecting propaganda for fun and profit...the Ken Ham dissects "Creation" the movie about the life of Darwin.  Gregg Easterbrook serves up a "Sonic Boom"...  then,  connecting the dots...the homeless...native 'mericans...and  Haitians.  Full day.

Lotsa Ice Day conversation...then, Harley's Five Factor Diet"...plus a shaman opens the new Iowa legislative session... sigh

Another visit with the MUGS boys.    I was asked to speak with Men Under Grace.   This time,  the role of the Christian and Politics,     "The Christian Prince".   Fantastic book

Jim Halihan and team ( Dr Greg Peterson and Tracey Kepley) ,   want our kids to get fit too.    Then,  Iowans wonder about what to do about Haiti.

Steve Forbes describes "How Capitalism Will Save Us"...then home-schoolers respond to the headline, "Should Iowa pay millions for home schools?"

"The 'I' Diet" Susan Roberts with some ideas... Jonathan Narcisse wants to be Iowa governor....ideas...   Week in review...then,  Suzie.

Wanna find out how many ways humans get scammed?  Then "Priceless" William Poundstone is a great place to start.    Then,  "Have a New Husband by Friday"  Dr. Kevin Leman has a delivery service.  Plus,  sorting out the hell in Haiti....Pat Robertson lobs a grenade.

Danny Carroll  lobbies for marriage for the IFPC and calls people to action.  Eloquent.   Larry Winget says "Your Kids Are Your Own (Dang) Fault"...  then Brad and Ted Klontz it's to "Mind Over Money"...plus a sample of Godly Intolerance...(transmitter blew up during the last few minutes of program...sorry)

I was invited to speak recently at the Grace Church men's group,  MUGS..Men Under Grace...   The topic,  "Godly Intolerance"...  Here's the rest of the speech.

Jeff Traviss from Traviss Audio-Video with post-Christmas techie talk.  State of State Address...then,  a little Amish envy.

Congressman Steve King...reacts to da nuss....issues.   Christopher Reed wants to be congressman too.    Then,  AIDs in Iowa is on the increase.  Guess why?  You're  wrong.

What about those full body scanners at the airport.  Necessary?   Dave Funk, congressional candidate and former airline pilot and security expert,  with the rest of the story.    Then,  Iowa's continuing homeless saga continues.  David Burrier from Hope Ministries with the rest of the story.   BTW...here's the what happened to Detroit story.

Ed Thomas Ph.D...fitness expert talks to us about the kids.  Then,  Iowa teachers think about stuff.  Plus,  full body scans at the airport?  Iowans ready for that?

Post-game glowing,  GPS questions, winter mechanical issues and carping about the 2010 Census scam.

Stephanie Nelson is the founder of  CouponMom.com....says if you go at it with some thought,  you can save half on your grocery bills... shows you how.   More havoc from the tundra...under attack by snow-throwin' trucks...  and "It All Changed in an Instant"...more six-word memoirs...Rachael Fershleiser

Scott Taylor with a health-line...first of the year low carb pep talk. Then,  cold talk...thinking about the history of cold.

Some last minute pre-Christmas cougar talk,  then let the holidays begin. Music and stories.

A Iowan send some pictures of cat tracks...fresh...in the snow...wonders how big the animal is...   is it bobcat or  mountain lion?

Paw 1      Paw 2    Paw 3   Video (video is Quicktime, but will open with Media player, but without sound)

Then,   Obamacare Passes!!!     The Loyal Opposition reponds with a song.  ( Ray Stevens)

 Jeff Kueter from George C. Marshall Institute piles on climate-gate.   Then, a homeless follow-up and Senator Harkin invents some new rights.

Coping with Copenhagen...Dr. Cal Beisner and the Cornwall Alliance reviews climate-gate.  Sally Pipes is a little discouraged over the health care bill.   Kimberly Alyn tells us Whatzzup with that?   Then, Ken Hoagland says the only fair tax is the FairTax. 

Brigadier General Stephen Lanza with a progress report from Baghdad.   A priest tells his parishioners that it's ok to steal from large stores if they are poor.   Harley Schlanger speaks for Lyndon LaRouchePAC...against the Federal Reserve.  Then,  Iowans respond to the weekend vote on healthcare reform.

"Why AC-DC Matters"...  really...Anthony Bozza.   Then,  Christmas food-ism.   A 4 year old wants to go to jail,  cuz that's where daddy is.  Congressman Steve King back from Afghanistan with some disturbing answers. 

Lotsa stuff... snottiness from a congressman...Senator Grassley takes a hit on earmarks.   Iowans wonder about who pays. Senator Grassley wants us to know that the orchestra earmark wasn't even his.  Then,   Gitmo detainees are ending up across the river.  Iowan's aren't thrilled... 

The sprouts from Joshua Academy recite for the listeners...Rev Keith Ratliff is the inspiration...cute kids too.  Plus a mountain lion gets shot in Iowa...ruckus ensues.  (another abbreviated podast...technical problems...workin' on it.)

Kyle Kraus from Kum and Go just got an award for going green...called the LEED Certification...Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.   Then a bunch of delicious stuff...including blasphemy...  not mine.

David Costello and Joe Stevens advocate for the 1st annual Iowa homeless persons' memorial...local homeless issues.  The parade of Iowa rip-offs gets longer (maybe we need a sabbatical) ...then,  Dr. C.L. Gray  wants to fix what ails healthcare.

Peter Greer, President of Hope International, "The Poor Will Be Glad" talks about micro-loans to the needy.   Michael Ware, Iowa Carry" says taxpayers are paying for a lobbyist to work against their 2nd Amendment Rights.  (an abbreviated podcast...technical problems with file)

William Baker talks about the moral hazards of "Endless Money"...General Anthony Tata  with an Afghanistan assessment.   Then,  what do ancient Norwegians and Native Americans have in common? 

Jack Martin from FAIR,  takes apart immigration costs propaganda numbers.  Dr. Alan Koslow and Bruce Mirken, Marijuana Policy Project argue for medical marijuana.

John  Gibson describes "How the Left Swift-boated America"...Christopher Horner's reviews the "Red Hot Lies" of the global warming lobby.   And why is Iowa hot for Sarah Palin?

Steve Kirby from ACT is still annoyed about a Indianola High School invitation to Muslims in the name of diversity.   Week in Review open-line.

Obamanomics...new boss,  same as the old.  Children's books for 4 year old Democrats.  Republicans?  Congressman Duncan Hunter coming to Iowa for Chris Reed.  Party Crasher overload?

 Ken Blackwell says General Casey should be demoted for worrying more about the death of diversity at Fort Hood than the 14 murder victims.  A great video about the global warming hoax.   Then,  a  judge expands social security benefits those who were  conceived after  the death of the parent.  So,   shouldn't taxpayers have the right to Conjugal visits?  

AFSME makes concessions but hints at future taxes to pay the bills.  Iowans respond.

The tragedy of the commons and national health care.  The same thing?  (Here's a link to a great free book which will make you an expert on the "tragedy of the commons")

Billy Bob Salier sits in for Mickelson....deals with the possible court martial of soldiers who did their duty...too well?

Mike Whelan and Susanne Lee sit in for Jan Mickelson and have a mini-job fair and ask all the right questions about what's holding us back.

Iowa taxpayers are still bailing out Postville...again.   Chris Rants and Jonathan Narcisse mix it up on some Iowa issues.  Open line Friday

Gitmo prisoners headed to a prison on the edge of Iowa.  Good idea?   "Who Turned Out the Lights?"  Jean Johnson with guided tour of our energy future.   Congressman Tom Latham has a law to prevent the incarceration of Gitmo terrorists in the Midwest.

Timothy Egan recalls "The Big Burn"...the largest forest fire in history.   How Markets Fail...John Cassidy.    How Iowa can pay its bills...Ed Failor from Iowans for Tax Relief with practical solutions.  Banning Everclear? 

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? 

Steve Kirby is the Iowa Chapter President of ACT...warns of the influence of radical Islam in Iowa.  Earl Taylor and Jim Carley with Save Our American Republic...an upcoming "Making of America" seminar on the Constitution.   jcarley104@msn.com   or 515-423-4131. Congressman Steve King defends a controversial assessment of an Obama insider "Chicago Mafia"... Lewis Sorely  thinks our Vietnam history could be repeating in Afghanistan. "A Better War". 

Emily Klinefelter is an up and coming MMA fighter...big fight night!  Will Tracey with The Onion's anthology celebration.  More PC nonsense.  Kevin Hammond is coming to town to play.   Suzy!

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....

Open-line discussion...healthcare: right or privilege?  Then a Ft Hood General says the motivation of the Jihadist murderer wasn't religious.  Huh?

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.

Shushannah Walshe and Scott Conroy give us a taste of "Sarah From Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar"...  Reaction to Ft Hood jihad attack.  Robert Merry talks about "A Country of Vast Designs"...a look at the history of President  James K Polk. 

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

Congressman Tom Latham with post election analysis and issues.  Cami Walker says giving is healthier than receiving...29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life.   Rep Chris Rants wonders about "giving" cities grant money while chopping the education budgets of the same cities. 

Michael Maxwell with "The 50 Greatest Plays in Iowa Hawkeyes Football History."   Then,  dog bites dog.   Dog's owner shoots dog.  People are upset.

Michael J Berland says the economic crisis has changed our labels and spending habits.   Iowa Tea Party is planning another event.    Charles Goyette  describes "The Dollar Meltdown"...currency crises described.

Congressman Steve King defends Rush...issues.   Then,  26% of Americans trust government.   The rest of us are cynical...says CNN.  ?

TV 13 with a report on the Iowa Athletic Association...then openline.

 Doug Wilson debated Christopher Hitchens on the God question.  Collision is the result.  Delicious.    Then,  another edu-babble atrocity.  A 12 year old girl is suspended for bringing an expended "blank" shotgun shell to school.   Sigh.

Atheists offer an after rapture pet care service.   A lawmaker wants tax credits for pets.   Brian Clement says most of your vitamins are worthless.   James Frogue says healthcare fraud is worse than we thought.  Plus,  a crabby homeschooler answers the cliches'. 

Jaime Vendera,  voice coach to a bunch of rockers,  actually CAN bust wine glasses with his voice...they guy on Mythbusters.   Advice for anyone who does voice work.   Then,  outsourcing jobs to Mexico while Iowa's political class imports workers from Mexico... a win-win?   AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGG!

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.

David Rosen and Sex Scandal America...spirited...Then,  Iowa schools will take a funding hit.  To avoid property tax hikes,  what should the public do?