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Is Hillary Finished? Did McCain Vote for Bush?
There’s a sense in the Democratic Party that Hillary has to get out of the race. But as even Obama acknowledges, she’s likely to win at least two more primaries. So who’s really electable? And Arianna has gotten into a tiff with McCain: she heard him say at a dinner in LA, and others have confirmed, that he said he didn’t vote for Bush…a fact he strenuously denies. Arianna contends that there are two McCains, and that the one you see now isn’t riding the Straight Talk Express an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Pastor disaster; Dems divided; Gas Tax, McCain and EconomyThe Democrats are divided, as today’s show will clearly prove. The focus on the Reverend Wright may be news but is it important, or just a distraction to fueling Republican strategists’ dreams? Is a gas tax amnesty a gimmick or a legitimate cost-savings plan for Americans? John McCain proposes a tax break voucher for individuals to buy their own health insurance, but would he even be covered under such a plan given his pre-existing condition? And despite the gloom, is the economy doin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Democrat Meltdown; McCain Policy; Race/Nuclear; NewsWall-to-wall breakdown on the Democrats, as well as the flaws of both Democrats and McCain. The quickfire news rant continued the debate on race, nuclear policies and questioned whether McCain had abandoned his original values.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Obama slipup; McCain/Economy; Food riots; Pope; NewsObama's 'bitter' fall out dominated Democratic debate was he misunderstood or is he plain elitist, the debate continued ferociously with our panel. Economic discussion includes McCain's recent proposals on military spending, support for homeowners and student loaners, Wall street hedge fund managers earning billions while the global economy is sinking and food riots; are Bio fuels contributing to the food crisis? Plus quick fire news rant.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iraq; Free Trade; McCain/Mortgage; Clinton $; NewsPetraeus and Crocker testified before Congress this week about progress in Iraq, Bush signs onto the Petraeus plan, the candidates give it their own spin, and so do our panelists. The free trade debate: Mark Penn loses all the way round, strangely all panelists agree on this topic. Greenspan says“don’t blame me” for the mortgage debate and McCain changes his tune, now says, don’t blame borrowers either. The Clintons tax return shows exactly how well they’ve been doing – is it re ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iraq; Free Trade; McCain/Mortgage; Clinton $; NewsPetraeus and Crocker testified before Congress this week about progress in Iraq, Bush signs onto the Petraeus plan, the candidates give it their own spin, and so do our panelists. The free trade debate: Mark Penn loses all the way round, strangely all panelists agree on this topic. Greenspan says ---don---t blame me--- for the mortgage debate and McCain changes his tune, now says, don---t blame borrowers either. The Clintons tax return shows exactly how well they---ve been doing --- is it r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
US Job Losses; Dr King---s Dream; Primary NewsOn the economic front, 80,000 jobs have been lost; 5.1% unemployment is higher than ever. Are we in recession. Whose fault is it. There---s bipartisan blame all around. And a NY Times poll says most Americans believe we are on the wrong track---Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 40 years ago (today as we go to air). Is his dream for equality still alive. Has socioeconomics trumped race. And the world---s speediest lightning round on the latest primary news.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
US Job Losses; Dr King’s Dream; Primary NewsOn the economic front, 80,000 jobs have been lost; 5.1% unemployment is higher than ever. Are we in recession? Whose fault is it? There’s bipartisan blame all around. And a NY Times poll says most Americans believe we are on the wrong track…Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 40 years ago (today as we go to air). Is his dream for equality still alive? Has socioeconomics trumped race? And the world’s speediest lightning round on the latest primary news.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iraq Split; Candidates on Economy; Primary RoundupIraqi forces are battling rebel elements from Shi---ite cleric Sadr---s army. Is Iran behind the mayhem. Will the US decide to align with Sadr in taming Iraq. Is McCain---s response to the mortgage crisis his Herbert Hoover moment. How does his economic plan stack up against Clinton---s and Obama---s. Howard Dean wants the nomination wrapped up by July; who should drop out. Will Gore step in. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iraq Split; Candidates on Economy; Primary RoundupIraqi forces are battling rebel elements from Shi’ite cleric Sadr’s army. Is Iran behind the mayhem? Will the US decide to align with Sadr in taming Iraq? Is McCain’s response to the mortgage crisis his Herbert Hoover moment? How does his economic plan stack up against Clinton’s and Obama’s? Howard Dean wants the nomination wrapped up byJuly; who should drop out? Will Gore step in?Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Obama on Race; Iraq Five Years Later; Osama speaks Barack Obama gives his speech in reaction to the Reverend Wright controversy. Will it help him or hurt him. Five years after US-led coalition forces invaded Iraq, is it Mission Accomplished yet. And a very brief word on Osama bin Laden---s latest threat tape to Europe.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Obama on Race; Iraq Five Years Later; Osama speaksBarack Obama gives his speech in reaction to the Reverend Wright controversy. Will it help him or hurt him? Five years after US-led coalition forces invaded Iraq, is it Mission Accomplished yet? And a very brief word on Osama bin Laden’s latest threat tape to Europe.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Economy; Ferraro; Obama's Pastor; Spitzer-Men in Power
The Fed's bailing out Bear Stearns but Pres Bush gives upbeat economic assessment. Are we in recession yet. After diminishing Obama, Geraldine Ferraro steps down from the Clinton campaign. After Obama renounces his Pastor's controversial comments, the Pastor steps down from his Chicago church. Plus, Spitzer's resignation: what's the trouble with men in power.
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The Economy; Ferraro; Obama's Pastor; Spitzer-Men in PowerThe Fed's bailing out Bear Stearns but Pres Bush gives upbeat economic assessment. Are we in recession yet? After diminishing Obama, Geraldine Ferraro steps down from the Clinton campaign. After Obama renounces his Pastor's controversial comments, the Pastor steps down from his Chicago church. Plus, Spitzer's resignation: what's the trouble with men in power?Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Democratic Death MatchDoes Hillary have the edge; Can Barack be tough enough? Will Michigan and Florida get do-overs? Will it be the economy stupid? Or national security issues? Plus, Samantha Power calls Hillary a monster– she’s off Barack’s team. It’s an all-Dem show this week, and all four are in studio to talk about it.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Democratic Death MatchDoes Hillary have the edge; Can Barack be tough enough. Will Michigan and Florida get do-overs. Will it be the economy stupid. Or national security issues. Plus, Samantha Power calls Hillary a monster --- she---s off Barack---s team. It---s an all-Dem show this week, and all four are in studio to talk about it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
3am Ad; NAFTA; Russia election; US Prison Crisis; WFBHillary---s ---It---s 3 am --- who do you want to answer the phone--- ad: Is this the Democratic endgame at play. Bob loses patience; Tony defends her --- sort of. Is NAFTA really evil. Or are the Dems using trade to pander for votes. Russia---s having an election --- sort of. The designated winner is Putin---s proxy. A new Pew Survey says blacks and Hispanics are imprisoned more than whites. Is it crime or racism. And remember William F. Buckley, the founding father of modern conservatism.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
McCain vs the New York Times; Demo Debate; Foreign News Round-up
Will another shoe drop in the New York Times' story on McCain and the blond lobbyist. The CNN Debate between Hillary and Obama once again demonstrates there's very little substantive difference between their policy positions. Lightning round on the news from abroad: Bush supports Kosovo; in Pakistan, the people win; and Fidel's farewell.
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Obama and Hillary race; Dems v. McCain; The EconomyObama's movement - is he unstoppable. Wife Michelle Obama an authentic voice and campaign asset. The new Hillary/Bill campaign strategy, negative ads and claims of injustice over Michigan and Florida delegates. How will McCain's strength (foreign policy) and weakness (domestic policy) compete with the Dems in a national debate. The alarming Economy; can more rate cuts really cut the mustard.
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Election Round-Up
Tony gives us a view from the floor at the conservative conference where conservative Mitt dropped out and moderate McCain came to ask for their support. Will the straight-talk express become the path to pandering. Bob has surprisingly kind words for McCain, plus a mini-round on VP prospects.
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Primary RoundUp/Super Tues Preview; Endorsement War
It---s down to two on the Demo---s side --- Hillary and Obama---s debate showed a distinctly UN-divisive discussion. Is Obama---s star on the rise. Is Hillary really a hawk. On the Republican side, does Mitt Romney have a chance or will Mormonism derail him. And what---s the dilemma for McCain---will party loyalists come out for him.
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Economy; Hill/Bill/Obama; GOP; State of the Union
What---s the verdict on the market meltdown and the stimulus package --- are we ---spitting into the sea.--- as Tony so poetically puts it. Or will Dems get the poorest their fair share. Bill---s been the attack dog --- is this the ultimate in political manipulation, painting Obama into a corner. Or will Bill do damage to Hill and himself. The GOP Smackdown---no one---s leading! A preview --- sort of --- of the State of the Union---low expectations on all sides.
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Stimulus; Bank Firesale; Dems and Race; GOP in S Carolina
Will a stimulus package for the economy pass in time to make a difference or has the economy tanked --- the New Depression, says Bob --- Tony and Matt disagree. Is foreign ownership of US banks a danger to our economic stability. Race and the Democratic primaries: Obama---s new riff says Hillary---s experience is merely osmosis. And the Republicans are still neck and neck in South Carolina, will weather or religion determine the outcome.
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Post NH politics; A Bloomberg Run. Bush MidEast TripArianna says the media lost in NH; Hillary---s tears, Obama---s endorsements; will Mike Bloomberg run for President. Tony invents the Huckabee Squash-o-meter; and was this MidEast trip Bush---s attempt at foreign policy or just a legacy gamble. And did you know Hillary Clinton was named after Sir Edmund Hillary.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iowa Earthquake - Is it Over or Just Starting.
Is ---we--- the new ---I---. Has Obama changed the way politics is done. Can Huckabee hang on to his lead. What---s next for Hillary --- and what about the rest of the Republicans.
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2008 Look Ahead - Elections, Entitlements, Economy2008 Look Ahead - Elections, Entitlements, EconomyListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A look back at 2007: War, Peace, Love, Hate
Tony thinks the big international story is unexpected success in Iraq; domestically, he says the big news is the fracturing of the Republican Party; Arianna agrees, and says Huckabee---s rise is causing consternation for the GOP---s party leader, but she disagree with him on Iraq, calling it a complete tragedy. Bob says that Iraq---s been a failure, with Iran as the new role model there---s more disaster ahead. And Matt says the years after 9/11 have been a real struggle, and he now believ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Sports-Steroids; Bank Bailout; Countdown to Iowa
George Mitchell---s report on the use of steroids in baseball is all over the headlines. Panelists agree this issue is overblown and think there are other priorities of greater import: and yet --- on the subject of drugs, they all just say ---No--- --- or: to be fair, they say, give ---em to everyone! Hoping to stem the bursting housing bubble, money is being poured into the banking system to prop up liquidity. Is this a brilliant or idiotic idea. Countdown to the Iowa caucuses: Obam ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
CIA Tapes; Iran, No Nukes. Mitt and Faith; Mortgage Rate FreezeCIA tapes demonstrating torture techniques against prisoners were destroyed before being turned over to the 911 Commission ----- but the CIA told the Commission it never had such tapes. The National Intelligence Estimate says Iran isn---t ready to build nuclear weapons --- yet; at this point, with all the confusion, can the CIA be trusted. Mitt Romney gives his long-awaited speech on public life and his Mormon religion (sort of) --- the real question is: does religion belong in public life ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Peace Talk; Huckabee; Obama/Bloomberg. Bill/Iraq; Stem CellsWill W---s late effort to broker MidEast peace bear fruit or will the details kill any possible deal. The GOP CNN/YouTube debate saw Mike Huckabee rise above the others--- dog-fight fray. Plus Tony has lunch with him! Obama has breakfast with Mike Bloomberg --- will his billions make him a VP candidate. And Bob accuses the media of a lack of substance. Hillay says Obama---s health care ads are a lie; Bill Clinton says he never supported war in Iraq --- is that a lie. And will the new embryo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Some Iraq Progress; Pres. Campaign Updates; Digital BooksSome Iraq Progress; Pres. Campaign Updates; Digital BooksListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Pakistan; Pat/Rudy; Hillary; $ Down; Writers WalkPakistan's in turmoil, is Musharraf the right partner for our war on terror. Pat Robertson endorses Rudy Giuliani, what does it mean, and what about the Kerik problem. Hillary's making headlines, fellow Dems attack and did she or didn't she leave a tip for a waitress. Oil and the Value of the Dollar --- oil's up, dollar's down---Matt rants about the Hollywood writers strike --- we ALL miss The Daily Show! (Arianna Huffington is away and David Frum sits in for Tony Blankley.)Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Dems' Debate; Economy; Healthcare; Colbert; Karen HughesSpirited analysis of Dems' debate-- Hillary's equivocating leaves her vulnerable, Obama's untapped potential, Edwards new ad.-- Economic jitters-- stocks, oil prices, but unemployment okay- recession or.-- Bipartisan progress for CA healthcare while Rudy fuels fear of British system with his prostate. Colbert's fresh voice kept out of S.C. Karen Hughes leaves tough Mideast pr post.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
CA Fires; Putin; Iran; SCHIP Redux; War $; GOP FieldCalifornia---s fires and the politicization of natural disasters. Putin objects to a US plan for missile defense shield in Europe --- is a pipe dream. New US sanctions against Iran. The Dems revise SCHIP --- will it pass or is this just a political game. The cost of war is projected to be $2.4 TRILLION --- is it worth the money. And conservative columnists complain about the crummy GOP Presidential candidate field.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Bhutto; Turkey; WW3: Mukasey; SCHIP; Rush; SarkozyBenazir Bhutto returns to Pakistan, greeted by suicide bombers, many die. Turkey---s mad: wants to fight off ---terrorist Kurds---, is this the fault of the US Congress and its Armenian genocide resolution; Bush mentions World War 3 --- slip of the tongue, or should we be scared. The House can---t overcome the Bush SCHIP Veto; Rush tussles with Reid over words; and Sarkozy and his wife split up.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Gore; GOP and Fred; Healthcare; Blackwater---s BluesOkay, Al Gore won, now will he run. Oscar, Nobel---President. The GOP Debates, and Fred Thompson---s finally onstage with them. Is there a winning dream team out there. Mitt/Huckabee. Gore/Obama. Healthcare will be a major issue; who---s got the goods. And rent-a-cops or mercenaries: Blackwater---s Blues. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
SCHIP; Clarence T; Hillary/Mitt; Blackwater; War TaxPresident Bush vetoes SCHIP --- what, as one ten year old said, is he thinking; but will there be an override. Clarence Thomas exposes his emotions; Is Hillary unstoppable. Will Romney get religion. Blackwater---s blues. And what about a tax to pay for the war.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iran Pres; UAW/GM Deal; Iraq/Dems; Nobel 4 Gore.Iran---s president --- and Columbia---s, too --- stirred up a lot of controversy, passions and even a few laughs this week. Is the UAW deal with GM the wave of the future. What if there---s not enough money. More money for the war --- or. And how many awards can Al Gore get before he jumps back into the race.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Hillarycare, Greenspan, Blackwater in IraqHillarycare, is it a health choice or a health mandate. Greenspan and
the free market. Can the US government function in Iraq without the
help of a civilian company.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Bush, Hillary, New Attorney General, Working SeniorsBush promises troop reductions; Hillary, Hsu and healthcare; Ted Olson for Attorney General. Mark Warner and congressional math; Census says 5% more seniors are working past retirement age.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Petraeus; 9/11; Fred/Fox/Dems/GOP; Oprah; LucianoWill it be the Petraeus Report or the Bush Report. Six years after 9/11, how---s the War on Terror going. Fred Thompson makes it official --- will he win or fizzle out. Oprah---s endorsement; and Pavarotti---s death.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
GAO-Iraq; Gonzales; Craig; Global Warming; Fred TA GAO report on Iraq says that the government has failed to meet Congressional benchmarks. Alberto Gonzalez steps down; will ---footsie--- player Sen. Larry Craig be next. NASA says it miscalculated, this ISN---T the hottest ten years on record, the 30s to 40s were; and Fred Thompson---s dropped 40 pounds, we get the skinny on his plans to announce a Presidential run.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
'Nam/Iraq; Candidates' Image War; Mine SafetyAn interesting analysis of why "W" chose to make a connection to the war we lost in pushing forward his Iraq agenda. Former liberals now vie for the Republican conservative vote, while Obama and Hillary challenge each other with "experience" versus "change" -- and Arianna votes for mine safety and press responsibility. Lawrence O'Donnell sits in for Matt Miller.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Rove/GOP; Utah Mine; Mitt'n'Mike; Mrs. ObamaKarl Rove has been called loyalist and puppeteer. Why hasn't mainstream media asked the hard questions about the Utah mine disaster. Mitt won, Huckabee surprised by taking second in the Iowa Straw Poll. And Mrs. Obama speaks her mind---mostly to Hillary.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Stocks/Iraq in Iran/Pakistan/Richardson: the change.Support KCRW's Summer SignUp: (http://www.kcrw.com) The stock market took a tumble, how does this play out politically. Malaki visits Iran; is he for us or against us. There---s turmoil in Pakistan, will Benazir Bhutto be back, can a secular coalition be formed. And is Bill Richardson the real agent of change or is he running for Vice President.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Bridge; Obama NeoCon. Heartless GOP. Edwards; Fred---s WifeThe bridge collapse raises questions about the role of politics and federal funding for infrastructure. Obama says he would attack in the right circumstances --- is he ---na--ve.--- The SCHIP bill paints Republicans as heartless --- or does it. Is Edwards rising or flat in polls. And what about Fred Thompson---s wife---Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Gonzales 2.0; Stock Scare; Obama v Hillary; Bad Bill.Does anyone besides W want to save AG Alberto Gonzales. A
very impressive stock market and economic analysis is offered. Obama says
Hillary is Bush-Cheney lite; Hillary says he---s na--ve. Is this a
pseudo-event. And dissecting Bill Clinton---s legacyListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
NIE/Iraq; Edwards/poverty; Eliz. Edwards/Hillary tiffThe National Intelligence estimate says Al Qaeda has regrouped; is Pakistan---s Musharraf friend or foe. John Edwards takes on poverty; Tony says it---s unrelated to his presidential campaign and wouldn---t help anyway; and Elizabeth Edwards takes on Hillary Clinton and Anne Coulter. Matt muses on the fact that Dick Cheney will be in charge as President Bush gets a colonoscopy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Iraq Report Card; C for Surge; F for McCain; GOP bailsPresident Bush insists we can win in Iraq --- Bob and Arianna disagree---As a reward for aligning with Bush, McCain---s Campaign goes down for the count; and GOP members can---t figure out how to position themselves.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |
