cswdcb86 The Cynicism DefenseDescription: "What if campaign advertising stopped being effective? Dan theorizes that the cynical nature of younger voters may end up reducing the power of money in politics. Also: Dan uses Thomas Friedman to pat himself on the back." Keywords: Generation, X, campaign, finance, reform, citizens, united, elections, corruption, supreme, court, politics, parties, Democratic, Republican, Presidential, Perot, third, independent, Clinton, Bush, Obama Show Notes: 1. "Some Dems uneasy with attack on Chamber" by Tom Hamburger and Kim Geiger for the Tribune Washington Bureau, October 11, 2010. 2. "Third Party Rising" by Thomas Friedman for The New York Times, October 2, 2010 3. Albion Swords www.albion-swords.com Publish date:Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:41:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb85 False AdvertisingDescription: "The only way Americans can change federal government policy is by voting for new political candidates. But what if those candidates ignore the positions they ran on once elected? Also: the implementation Gordian knot." Keywords: Obama, Bush, rights, constitutional, elections, politics, freedom, terrorism, assassination, secrecy, government, Democratic, Republican, Congress, spying, FBI, CIA, security, reform, campaign, finance, term, limits Show Notes: 1. "Obama argues his assassination program is a 'state secret' " by Glenn Greenwald for Salon Magazine, September 25, 2010. 2. "Illinois Anti-War Activists Accuse FBI Of Intimidation" by Karen Hawkins for The Huffington Post, September 25, 2010. 3. "FBI Spied on PETA, Greenpeace, Anti-War Activists" by Jack Cloherty and Jason Ryan for ABC News, September 20, 2010. 4. "Defense goes all-in for incumbents" by Jen Dimascio, for Politico.com, September 27, 2010. 5. "The Responsibility Deficit" by David Brooks for The New York Times, September 23, 2010. Publish date:Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:45:32 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb84 Grading Evil on a CurveDescription: "Is the treatment of women in some traditional societies "evil"? Dan looks at the issue of "honor killings" and tries to determine what the world community's response should be. Also: Fareed Zakaria wakes up." Keywords: Fisk, Zakaria, honor, killings, women, abuse, rights, domestic, violence, tribal, culture, qaeda, terrorism, military, Afghanistan, Iraq, war, politics, Democratic, Republican, Bush, Obama, Islam, Muslim, Hindu, Christian Show Notes: 1. "The crimewave that shames the world" by Robert Fisk for The (U.K.) Independent, September 7, 2010. 2. "Relatives with blood on their hands" by Robert Fisk for The (U.K.) Independent, September 8, 2010. 3. "What America Has Lost" by Fareed Zakaria for Newsweek Magazine, September 4, 2010. Publish date:Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:15:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb83 I Spy (on you)Description:"Dan has a case of "Hardcore History Hangover", but still manages to to get out a show about your dwindling rights to privacy and what happens when political Hyperbole becomes the Truth." Keywords: 4th, amendment, constitution, Obama, democratic, republican, terrorism, executive, authority, congress, dictator, spy, surveillance, warrant, rights, privacy, freedom, liberty, Nazi, KGB, CIA, politics, Yoo Show Notes: 1. "The Government can use GPS to Track Your Moves" by Adam Cohen for TIME magazine, August 25, 2010 2. "The "nobody-could-have-known" excuse and Iraq" by Glenn Greenwald for Salon Magazine, August 31, 2010. 3. "Lawsuit challenges Obama's power to kill citizens without due process" by Glenn Greenwald for Salon Magazine, August 30, 2010. Publish date:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:49:59 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb82 Flirting with the Berserk LineDescription: "How can you tell if the government has gone insane? Dan has strong opinions on where the line-in-the-sand between crazy and sane should be drawn. Also: Expert dictatorship or ignorant democracy?" Keywords: Kirk, Spock, Iran, Israel, Saudi, Arabia, war, Republican, Democratic, Obama, Bush, Goldberg, Rome, politics, podcast, independent, libertarian, Green, liberal, conservative, military, nuclear, Star, Trek, industrial, complex, Pentagon Show Notes: 1. "See You Next Tyranny Day!" by Jonah Goldberg for The National Review, July 9, 2010. Publish date:Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:02:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb81 The Instrument of DestructionDescription: "A listener wants Dan to predict the future, which leads to him adopting an almost Vonnegut-esqe "so it goes" resignation to the inevitable. Also incoherent rambling and random musings on the jobs front." Keywords: terrorism, secrecy, Osama, Obama, Bush, Cheney, jobs, employment, NAFTA, globalization, trade, president, war, depression, middle, class, poor, rich, wealthy, economy, recession, podcast, Gingrich, Republican, Democratic, libertarian, Green, party Show Notes: 1. "Top Secret America: A hidden world growing beyond control" a special investigation for The Washington Post by Dana Priest and William M. Arkin, July 19, 2010. 2. "American-Bred Terrorists Causing Alarm For Law Enforcement" by Jason Ryan, Pierre Thomas and Xorje Olivares for ABC News, July 22, 2010. 3. Bomb Power by Gary Wills Publish date:Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:39:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb80 The Inflexible MindDescription: "Does partisan ideology inhibit the ability to learn from political mistakes? This episode deals with some of the recurring core issues of the show, including secrecy, corruption and partisanship." Keywords: Iraq, Vietnam, classified, secret, Senate, President, war, powers, constitution, government, Afghanistan, terrorism, WMD, Bush, Obama, Republican, Democratic, Congress, podcast, libertarian, ethics, corruption, money, politics, corporate, banks, Wall, street, reform, health, care, fundraising Show Notes: 1. "New documents from Vietnam era resonate even now" by Nancy Benac and Tom Raum for The Associated Press, July 15, 2010. 2. "Ex-diplomat says UK exaggerated Iraq WMD" by The Associated Press, July 13, 2010. 3. "Historian warns of sudden collapse of American 'empire'" by Brent Gardner-Smith for the Aspen Daily News, July 6, 2010. 4. "Fund-Raising Before House Vote Draws Scrutiny" by Eric Lipton and Eric Lichtblau for The New York Times, July 15, 2010. 5. "Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State" by Garry Wills Publish date:Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:51:10 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb79 GenX JournalismDescription:"Dan has nothing but praise for the likes of Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi as they assault the stale complacence of the traditional media outlets. Also: The latest Supreme Court ruling on guns." Keywords: Glenn, Greenwald, Matt, Taibbi, media, terrorism, Afghanistan, new, terrorism, podcast, independent, politics, guns, arms, 2d Amendment, Salon, Rolling, Stone, Logan, control, constitution, Supreme, court, news Show Notes: 1."The Culture of Exposure" by David Brooks for The New York Times, June 26, 2010 2."Lara Logan, You Suck" by Matt Taibbi for Rolling Stone magazine, June 28, 2010 3. "New Study Documents Media Servitude To Government" by Glenn Greenwald for Salon magazine, June 30, 2010 4. "How many Americans are targeted for assassination?" by Glenn Greenwald for Salon magazine, June 25, 2010 Publish date:Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:09:34 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb78 Indecent DisclosureDescription: "Despite weird voodoo that tried to prevent this episode from being released, Dan comes out in support of whistleblowers who leak secrets and full financial disclosure in politics. Surprising, eh?" Keywords: leak, whistle, disclose, Act, corruption, political, Democratic, Republican, Obama, Bush, U.S., podcast, wikileak, F.D.A., safety, news, Show Notes: 1. Prejudices by H.L. Mencken 2."Inside the Company" by Phillip Agee 3."The Praetorian Guard" by John Stockwell 4."Wikileaks and National Security" by L. Gordon Crovitz for The Wall Street Journal, June 14, 2010. 5."Disclose Act in jeopardy after interest groups balk at NRA deal" by Dan Eggan for The Washington Post, June 18, 2010. 6."How the Dems NRA loophole backfired" by Kenneth P. Vogel, Jonathan Allen and John Bresnahan for Politico.com, June 18, 2010. 7."San Francisco Passes Cellphone Radiation Law" by Jesse McKinley for The New York Times, June 15, 2010. Publish date:Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:45:34 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb77 Waterlogged ThoughtsDescription: "Everything discussed in this show is likely to get a lot of people angry. From Israeli naval raids to U.N. control of U.S. foreign policy, Dan probably won't be able to avoid making you mad. Sorry." Keywords: Israel, Gaza, humanitarian, blockade, naval, international, Palestinian, Jewish, United, Nations, criminal, court, veto, security, counsel, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, terrorism, Democratic, Republican. Show Notes: 1."Next time we'll use more force" by Yaakov Katz for The Jerusalem Post, June 1, 2010 2."Israeli aid boat attack 'has opened the world's eyes to Gaza's plight' " by Sheera Frenkel for The Times (UK), June 1, 2010 3."Egypt opens Gaza border after Israel ship clash" by Nidal al-Mughrabi for Reuters News Service, June 1, 2010 4."Mossad chief: Israel gradually becoming burden on U.S." by Jonathan Lis for Haaretz, June 1, 2010 5."U.S. says state aggression issues could undermine ICC" by Aaron Gray-Block for Reuters News Service, June 1, 2010. Publish date:Wed, 2 Jun 2010 18:58:34 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb76 The Reform MirageDescription: "Why do potential solutions that might actually help reform the U.S. political system seem so far-fetched? Dan tries to deal with the subject in a realistic way. Also, a riffin' on the News segment." Keywords: Obama, Democratic, Republican, reform, corruption, Dodd, financial, campaign, Washington, Pentagon, military, spending, Kagen, Elena, Supreme, Court, Texas, textbook, history, Iraq, Afghanistan, BP, Oil, gulf, spill Show Notes: 1."Financial regulation bill gets last-minute amendment from Sen. Chris Dodd" by Brady Dennis for The Washington Post, May 19, 2010. 2."Congress Refuses to Outlaw Insider Trading For Lawmakers" by Peter Gorenstein in Investing, Banking, Politics, May 5, 2010. 3."Premiums may undermine coverage guarantee for kids" by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, for the Associated Press, May 9, 2010. 4."Texas ready for textbook showdown" by MSNBC staff writers, May 19, 2010. 5."Gates says urgent need to cut defense bureaucracy" by Robert Burns for the Associated Press, May 8, 2010. 6."Pentagon asking Congress to hold back on generous increases in troop pay" By Craig Whitlock for the Washington Post, May 8, 2010. Publish date:Fri, 21 May 2010 21:24:16 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb75 Blue Pills & Green BillsDescription: "Dan is in a mood to rant and it definitely comes out in this show. Illegal immigration,Wall Street reform,terrorism and U.S. foreign policy are touched upon. It's loud, ugly and repetitive." Keywords: immigration, financial, Wall, street, foreign, policy, Middle, East, government, war, money, oligarchy, dollar, oil, Israel, Obama, Republican, Democratic, Washington, energy, reform, legislation, democracy, Republic, Constitution, rights. Show Notes: 1."The Roman Revolution" by Ronald Syme 2."Faisal Shazad Arrest: Beck versus McCain on Miranda Rights for Times Square Suspect" by Sam Stein for The Huffington Post, May 4, 2010. Publish date:Tue, 4 May 2010 22:35:41 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb74 A Cold Slap in the FaceDescription: "A group that leaks secret information releases video of a U.S. helicopter strike that kills a news crew. Dan talks about several angles of that story. Also: Presidential assassination powers and other things." Keywords: Iraq, war, military, U.S., Apache, wikileaks, Afghanistan, peace, collateral, murder, Reuters, news, assassination, Obama, Bush, Clinton, Reagan, presidential, executive, CIA, terrorism Show Notes: None Publish date:Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:41:51 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb73 Firefighting with GasolineDescription: "We almost called this episode "The Big Conspiracy Show". Dan discusses the recent arrests of members of an anti-government group charged with "seditious conspiracy". Also: Jesse Ventura." Keywords: militia, Christian, anti-government, Ventura, Jesse, Independent, political, conspiracy, government, President, Watergate, Kennedy, assassination, Obama, Bush, terrorism, Cheney Show Notes: 1. "Militia charges focus on conduct not faith U.S. says" by The Associated Press, March 31, 2010. 2. "American Conspiracies" by Jesse Ventura Publish date:Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:47:59 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb72 The Great Texas History FlapDescription: "A controversy over history textbooks in Texas has Dan wondering who should be in charge of deciding what kids should learn about the past. Also: The need for government secrecy reform." Keywords: history, Texas, board, textbook, education, schools, secrecy, intelligence, reform Democratic, Republican, libertarian, green, spy, military, Ventura, conspiracy, Kennedy, King, X, Watergate, Nixon Show Notes: 1."Texas Textbook MASSACRE: 'Ultraconservatives' Approve Radical Changes to State Education Curriculum" by The Raw Story, March 13, 2010. 2."Texas Conservatives Win Curriculum Change" by James McKinley Jr. for The New York Times, March 12, 2010. 3."State Education board keeps itself in the news" by Robert Zaretsky for The Houston Chronicle, March 13, 2010. 4."Coffee Party brews up rival for Tea Party" by Madeleine Morris for BBC News, March 13, 2010. 5."Why I am no longer a Democrat" by David Rothkopf (via Foreign Policy online), March 1 , 2010. 6."Promises, Promises: Is govt. more open with Obama?" by Sharon Theimer for the Associated Press, March 16, 2010. 7."Protecting agencies from oversight, Obama threatens to veto intelligence funding" by The Raw Story, March 16, 2010. Publish date:Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:49:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb71 The Leadership TriangleDescription: "Dan details what he's looking for in a political candidate. He also bemoans the loss of intellectual conservatism, pleads for us to get our fiscal house in order and asks what size military we need to defend ourselves." Keywords: Palin, Obama, Democratic, Republican, Paul, Ron, conservative, liberal, libertarian, Green, Congress, politics, deficit, debt, fiscal, financial, budget, pentagon, military, industrial, complex, Medicare, health, social, security, entitlements Show Notes: 1. "Paul Ryan's lonely challenge: controlling runaway deficits" by Robert Samuelson for The Washington Post, February 12, 2010. 2. "Liquidating the Empire" by Pat Buchanan for Human Events magazine, February 23, 2010. 3. "Gates: NATO, in crisis, must change its ways" by Robert Burns for the Associated Press Publish date:Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:44:41 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb70 To Dum Two VowtDescription: "Would the U.S. be in better shape if American voters were more politically savvy? Dan looks at a few ideas designed to raise the I.Q. of the electorate. Also: Anonymous saviors on white horses." Keywords: literacy, tests, voting, election, rights, reform, government, partisan, party, Democratic, Republican, Independent, politics, Obama, Palin, Gingrich, President, Congress, Constitution, Senate, Libertarian, Paul Show Notes: 1. "What Fuels the Grass-Roots Rage" by E. J. Dionne for the Washington Post, February 11, 2010. 2. "Never Heard That Before" by Thomas Friedman for the New York Times, January 30, 2010. 3. "Budget fixes are simple-and unthinkable" by Fareed Zakaria for CNN.com, February 5, 2010. 4. "The Geezers' Crusade" by David Brooks for The New York Times, February 2, 2010. 5. "America Is Not Yet Lost" by Paul Krugman for The New York Times, February 7, 2010. 6. "Debt, deficits and jobs" by The (Eugene) Register-Guard Editorial Staff, February 3, 2010. 7. "The Perot Option" by David Brooks for The New York Times, January 29, 2010. 8. "Poll: 75% 'angry' at government" by Politico.com, February 8, 2010. Publish date:Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:25:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb69 Money TalksDescription:"A Supreme Court decision involving campaign finance has Dan thinking about ways to level the Free Speech playing field. He also interviews Jackie Salit of http://www.independenttvoting.org and the Neo-Independent Magazine." Keywords: Independent, Democratic, Conservative, liberal, Republican, voting, election, partisan, politics, campaign, finance, reform, libertarian, Green, Constitution, Supreme, Court, Congress, corruption, Obama. Show Notes: 1. U.S. Supreme Court case "United v. Federal Election Commission" Justice Stevens' Dissenting Opinion 2. "Court Ruling Invites a Boom in Political Ads" by Brian Stelter for The New York Times, January 25, 2010. 3. "The Corporate States of America" by E.J. Dionne for The Washington Post, January 24, 2010. 4. "41 industry leaders call on Congress to halt corporate 'bribery' " by The Raw Story, January 26, 2010. 5. "Lobbyist gift limit survives" by the Eugene Register-Guard Editorial Staff, January 5, 2010. Publish date:Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:15:54 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb68 On the Road to NigeriaDescription: "Is the USA becoming a "Banana Republic"? If the American political system is too beholden to special interests what can The People do about it? Dan gets mad that he's not doing more to help." Keywords: corruption, government, campaign, finance, reform, activism, protest, grassroots, politics, Democratic, Republican, Obama, Congress, Senate, podcast, independent, non-partisan, debt, dollar Show Notes: 1."Obama received $20 million from healthcare industry in 2008 campaign" by Brad Jacobson for The Raw Story, January 12, 2010. Publish date:Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:34:54 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb67 The Big Clip ShowDescription: “This extra-long, year-ending edition of the show contains clips from past episodes on a variety of topics. From Iran to Obama, torture to energy this show has a little of a lot.” Keywords: Iran, Obama, democrats, republicans, torture, terrorism, military, history, politics, health, care, energy, reform, libertarian, green, environment, independent, podcast, Islam, Bush, News Show Notes: 1.Clip from Common Sense show #127 “Great Expectations” (released 6/10/2008) 2.Clip from Common Sense show #137 “A Vote for None” (released 10/30/2008) 3.Clip from Common Sense show #152 “Sick Politics” (released 5/21/2009) 4.Clip from Common Sense show #126 “The Way You Play The Game” (released 5/27/2008) 5.Clip from Common Sense show #77 “Mushrooms and Onions” (released 12/29/2006) 6.Clip from Common Sense show #39 “Iranicide” (released 3/14/2006) 7.Clip from Common Sense show #106 “M.P.F.E.” (released 9/14/2007) Publish date:Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:54:14 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb66 Droning on about PakistanDescription: “Should the U.S. expand unmanned military drone attacks into Pakistan's cities as part of the War on Terror? Dan discusses the ramifications of that while also discussing marijuana and climate change.” Keywords: Pakistan, drone, war, attack, terrorism, Taliban, Al Qaeda, Osama, India, Obama, U.S., Afghanistan, military, marijuana, global, warming, environmental, climate, change, legalization, medical, law, enforcement, police. Show Notes: 1.“In Retrospect” by Robert S. McNamara 2.“U.S. Considering drone attacks on Pakistani city of 850,000: report” by The Raw Story, December 14, 2009. 3.“U.S. Mulls Predator strikes in Pakistani cities: report” by Agence France-Presse (AFP), December 14, 2009. 4.“Widening the Pakistan Drone War: On To-Do List, Or Nixed?” by Nathan Hodge for Wired magazine, December 14, 2009. 5.“Our friend! Our enemy!” by The Nation (Pakistan), December 16, 2009. 6.“Obama resisting drone strikes in Quetta” by the Daily Times (Pakistan), December 15, 2009. 7.“Pak warns of fallout as U.S. Seeks to extend drone strike: Report” by The Economic Times (India), December 14, 2009. 8.“Up to 56,000 more contractors likely for Afghanistan, congressional agency says” by Walter Pincus for The Washington Post, December 16, 2009. 9.“The Great War for Civilisation” by Robert Fisk 10.“The climate-change travesty” by George Will for The Washington Post, December 6, 2009. Publish date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:43:55 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb65 The Relative DeclineDescription: “Is the USA a nation in decline? Dan looks at the issue while discussing why things don't change more when new presidents are elected. Also: Blasphemy and the grinding between civilizations.” Keywords: Obama, Afghanistan, McCain, Muslim, Islam, terrorism, Danish, cartoon, Mohammad, Middle-East, politics, Democratic, Republican, Iraq, military, history, China, economic Show Notes: 1.“Advice From Grandma” by Thomas L. Friedman for The New York Times, November 22, 2009. 2.“Twilight of Pax Americana” by Christopher Layne and Benjamin Schwarz for The Los Angeles Times, September 29, 2009. 3.“The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” by Edward Gibbon 4.“AP Exclusive: Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban” by Frank Jordans for The Associated Press, November 19, 2009. 5.“The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order” by Samuel P. Huntington Publish date:Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:23:15 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb64 The People's SnitchDescription: “Dan wants an anti-corruption party to unify Americans who want a cleaner government. Also: jobs, Nazis, Bolsheviks, Socialists, lobbyists, Right-wing talk show hosts and Ben.” Keywords: lobbying, corruption, Democratic, Republican, Obama, Bush, campaign, financing, Beck, Limbaugh, Olbermann, Maddow, Savage, Hannity, talk, radio, conservative, socialist, Bolshevik, communist, McCarthy, Nazi. Show Notes: 1.“In House, Many Spoke With One Voice: Lobbyists'” by Robert Pear for The New York Times, November 15, 2009. 2.“Top Bailout Recipients Spent $71 Million On Lobbying In Year Since Bailout” by Sam Stein for The Huffington Post, November 5 ,2009. 3.“A Recovery for Some” by Bob Herbert for The New York Times, November 13, 2009. 4.“Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work” by Martha Irvine for the Associated Press, November 15, 2009. Publish date:Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:51 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb63 Blocking the PlaymakersDescriptions:”Dan is fascinated with the idea of genius. In this show he wonders why we don't seem to have as many geniuses in politics and statecraft as we should have. Also: What is Common Sense about?” Keywords: genius, Garland, Jackson, Michael, politics, partisan, Democratic, Republican, Obama, Congress, Senate, government, reform, corruption, elections, libertarian, progressive, conservative, Jordan, Ali, education. Show Notes: None Publish date:Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:51 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb62 FOX HuntingDescription: “The Obama Administration seems to have conservative FOX News in its sights. Dan thinks it's a mistake that could backfire on the White House.. Also: The Terror-Industrial complex.” Keywords: FOX, Ailes, Obama, media, news, networks, Powell, terrorism, war, executive, constitution, liberal, conservative, military, industrial, complex, Eisenhower, Nixon, Show Notes: 1.”Fox Wars” by Charles Krauthammer for The Washington Post, October 23, 2009. 2.“White House's Fox News Boycott Attempt Prompts Network Revolt” by The Huffington Post, October 23, 2009. 3.“Media Matters coordinates campaign against 'lethal' Fox”. 4.“Powell warned of ‘terror-industrial complex’ in 2007 interview” by David Edwards and Muriel Kane, October 16th. Publish date:Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:04:45 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb61 Shhh!Description: “The Patriot Act is being used against people who aren't terrorists. Dan is not surprised. Also: How our country's addiction to secrecy is hurting our Republic.” Keywords: freedom, liberty, constitution, legislation, bill, law, Democratic, Republican, demonstrations, protest, act, drugs, RICO, terrorism, war, patriot, Feingold, plebecite. Show Notes: 1. “Feingold: 'Sneak-and-peek' searches being used for regular crimes” by the Raw Story. 2.“Give public a say on Afghanistan” by Bob Franken for Politico.com, October 8, 2009. Publish date:Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:44:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb60 Frozen Shoulder FederalismDescription: “Is the United States breaking up? Dan reads a Pat Buchanan commentary that poses that question, so Dan talks about it. Also: Dan extols the virtues of citizen journalism in the wake of the “Acorn” expose.” Keywords: Federalism, states, rights, government, Constitution, confederation, secession, ACORN, media, news, press, freedom, conservative, liberal, independent, political, politics, corruption, Senate, Congress, Obama, president, United, States. Show Notes: 1.“Is America coming apart?” by Patrick J. Buchanan for Human Events magazine, September 11, 2009. 2.“The Next 100 Years” by George Friedman 3.“Could ACORN defunding bill strike military-industrial complex?” by The Raw Story website, September 23, 2009. 4.“Conservatives Draw Blood From Acorn” By Scott Shane Published: September 15, 2009. 5. “ACORN Controversy - Inside the Glorious Nation of ACORN” by Debra Saunders for The San Francisco Chronicle, September 20, 2009. Publish date:Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:04:54 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb59 Changing Our DestinyDescription: “Would your approach to life change if you knew that you couldn't affect anything your government did? Dan muses on whether those who stop following politics are happier. Also: showing photos of U.S. Casualties.” Keywords: politics, corruption, partisan, Congress, Senate, Obama, Democratic, Republican, Afghanistan, Iraq, War, soldier, photo, casualties, U.S., military, Rangel, bribe, investigation, Edmonds, Bacevich Show Notes: 1.“Rangel-ing: Charlie Pays 'Angels' in Ethics Probe” by Marcia Kramer for CBS 2 HD TV, September 3, 2009. 2.“An Inconvenient Patriot” by David Rose for Vanity Fair Magazine, September, 2005. 3.Full transcript of FBI whistle-blower Sibel Edmonds deposition on corruption/conspiracy. 4.“Key Democrat in Health Care Talks Receives Large Health Industry Contributions in 2009.” by Paul Blumenthal, for the Sunlight Foundation, September, 2, 2009. 5.“A Threat to Fail Elections” New York Times editorial, September 8, 2009. 6.“Elections for Sale” by Doug Kendall for the Los Angeles Times, September 8, 2009. 7.“The Chance for a Free Speech Do-Over” by Theodore B. Olson for The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2009. 8.“Does this picture suggest glorious heroism or useless sacrifice?” by Roy Greenslade for the Guardian newspaper (UK), September 8, 2009. Publish date:Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:04:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb58 Geopolitical PneumoniaDescription: “Dan “gets granular” on Afghanistan, terrorism, root causes and the geopolitical illness that the entire Middle East has become that is infecting U.S. Politics and foreign policy. ” Keywords: Afghanistan, terrorism, Iraq, Iran, Saudi, Arabia, war, oil, politics, Obama, Bush, Israel, military, attacks, Pakistan, elections, Islam, Muslim, strategy, guerrilla, Karzai, Pashtun, Tajik, Uzbek Show Notes: 1.Obama criticizes a Cold War approach to defense” by Liz Sidoti for the Associated Press, August 18, 2009. Publish date:Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:27:42 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb57 Read It and WeepDescription: “Controversy erupts after a Congressman suggests that representatives can't read the bills they vote on. Dan has opinions on this of course. Also: Do you have a right to be fat? Lifestyle versus health care.” Keywords: fat, obesity, health, care, smoking, behavior, preventative, medicine, costs, insurance, reform, Obama, Conyers, bills, read, vote, Congress, Legislation, freedom, liberty, rights, laws. Show Notes: 1.“Congressman proposes rate hike on unsafe sex” by the Raw Story, July 20, 2009. 2.“Transparency: Read the bill? See the earmarks!” by Jim Harper for the Cato Institute, July 30, 2009. Publish date:Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:17:07 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb56 The Upside of the DownsideDescription: “Could there be a silver lining to the U.S. Government being nearly bankrupt? Dan thinks so. He also thinks the showdown between states allowing medical marijuana and the Feds prohibiting it will be entertaining.” Keywords: Defense, military, industrial, complex, spending, budget, financial, crisis, U.S., Government, Congress, Senate, Obama, marijuana, medical, medicine, health, care, lobbyists, Pentagon Show Notes: 1.“Senate sides with Obama, removes F-22 money” by Jim Abrams for The Associated Press, Wednesday July 22, 2009. Publish date:Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:17:07 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb55 The Big Rushed ShowDescription: “A virus knocks KBANDEN off the digital “air” while causing Dan to be redundant and “Ben” to lose data. So in this hastily put-together show, Dan talks about stuff and “Ben” tries to compile it into a coherent show.” Keywords: Brooks, Obama, Pelosi, Reid, health, care, reform, stimulus, climate, change, global, warming, cap, trade, corruption, Michael, Jackson, Washington, Post, Salon, newspapers, Congress Show Notes: 1.“Vince Lombardi Politics” by David Brooks for The New York Times, June 30, 2009. 2.“Cap and Confuse” by Paul Greenberg for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, July 2, 2009. 3.“Washington Post Publisher Acknowledges Mistakes on 'Salons'” uncredited by The Washington Post, July 5, 2009. 4.“The Washington Post's 'Salon' Mess May be Brazen, but it's not Shocking” by Jonah Goldberg for The Los Angeles Times, July 7, 2009. Publish date:Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:31:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb54 A Conflict of InterestDescription: “Dan rails against legislators who have close ties to the industries they are supposed to be regulating and reforming. He also addresses one of the under-appreciated environmental problems he believes we can fix.” Keywords: lobbying, corruption, legislation, congress, Senate, Obama, health, care, Afghanistan, Pakistan, fish, overfishing, environmental, Earth, pollution, global, warming, Eco, spying, rights, freedom, Democratic, Republican, government. Show Notes: 1.“Kabul's K Street Project” by Bruce Falconer, for Mother Jones magazine, June 9, 2009. 2.“Key health care senators have industry ties” by Larry Margasak and Sharon Theimer, June 12, 2009. 3.“Reporter: NSA spied on own wives and girlfriends” by David Edwards and Muriel Kane for The Raw Story, June 19, 2009. 4.”Could we be the generation that runs out of fish?” by Johann Hari, for the Independent, June 5, 2009. 5.“The Axemaker's Gift” by James Burke and Robert Ornstein Publish date:Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:15:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb53 The Persian RapprochementDescription: “President Obama makes friendly overtures towards Iran and even says they may have a right to their nuclear ambitions. Dan considers this progress. Also: Musing about corporate influence on the USA.” Keywords:Iran, nuclear, biological, weapons, mass, destruction, terrorism, Obama, Ahmadinejad , corporations, government, campaign, finance, reform, Islam, Israel, non-proliferation, companies, Show Notes: 1.“Obama says Iran's energy concerns legitimate” by Nancy Zuckerbrod for the Associated Press, June 2, 2009. 2. “Open the FDA Files” Editorial Staff of the Eugene Register-Guard, June 4, 2009. 3.“Corporations behind efforts to label Sotomayor ‘racist’” by Larisa Alexandrovna and Muriel Kane for The Raw Story, June 5, 2009. Publish date:Fri, 5 Jun 2009 16:16:45 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb52 Sick PoliticsDescription: “Has the idea of implementing real health care reform in the U.S. already been compromised by powerful special interests? Dan thinks so. Also, Nancy Pelosi, CIA oversight and partisan witch hunts.” Keywords: torture, waterboarding, CIA, Pelosi, Gingrich, health, care, insurance, reform, Medicare, oversight, investigation, partisan, Democrats, Republicans, terrorism, trial, Obama, corruption. Show Notes: 1.“Democrats seek compromise on health care reform plan” by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar for the Associated Press, May 14, 2009. 2.“Obama Praises groups' Promises” by Darlene Superville for the Associated Press, May 17, 2009. 3.“Congress Plans Incentives for Healthy Habits” by Robert Pear for The New York Times, May 9. 2009. 4.“Proposal would require all to have health insurance” by the Associated Press, May 15, 2009. 5.“Fiscal Suicide Ahead” by David Brooks for The New York Times, May 15, 2009. 6.“Republican Newt Gingrich calls for Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi to resign” by Huma Khan and Jonathan Karl for ABC News, May 20, 2009. Publish date:Thu, 21 May 2009 15:12:33 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb51 Owning the StoryDescription: “There are a number of reasons the news industry in in a state of crisis right now. In this show Dan deals with an overlooked angle of the problem. Also: Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura.” Keywords: newspapers, media, Ventura, Jesse, Cronkite, journalism, press, Internet, Drudge, Google,copyright, aggregator, content, reporter, News, website Show Notes: 1. “Don't start the Revolution without me” by Jesse Ventura Publish date:Fri, 08 May 2009 13:07:06 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb50 The Long ShowDescription: “For episode number 150 listeners get 50% more show at no extra charge! Dan discusses Tea Parties, Patriot act power, Newt Gingrich, the short memory of Americans and a Presidential murder trial.” Keywords: Bush, Bugliosi, Gingrich, Republican, conservative, Democratic, Garafolo, Patriot, act, Obama, protests, tax, bailout, corporate, socialism, communism, GOP, politics, militia, McVeigh, Clinton, Waco, terrorism. Show Notes: 1. “The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder” by Vincent Bugliosi 2. “Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders” by Vincent Bugliosi 3. “Four Days in November: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy” by Vincent Bugliosi 4. “Till Death Us Do Part: A True Murder Mystery” by Vincent Bugliosi 5. “Outrage: The Five Reasons Why O.J. Simpson Got Away With Murder” by Vincent Bugliosi Publish date:Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:07:06 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb49 Searching For SecurityDescription: “The Obama Administration expands the government's rationale for warrantless wiretapping and other activities that weaken the 4th Amendment protections of Americans. Also: Columnist and author Robert Samuelson.” Keywords: Constitution, fourth, amendment, freedom, secrecy, libertarian, Obama, Bush, surveillance, Samuelson, Robert, economy, crisis, credit, recession, depression, president, Congress. Show Notes: 1.“Obama Administration Expands Bush's Legal Defense of Wiretapping Programs” by John Byrne for The Raw Story, April 7 2009. 2.“The Great Inflation and its Aftermath: The past and future of American Affluence” by Robert Samuelson. Publish date:Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:59:06 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb48 Of Torches and PitchforksDescription: “Populism is back in vogue and Americans are emulating the Boston Tea Party and exhibiting other signs of revolutionary discontent. Dan examines the issue as only a political alien can.” Keywords: economy, depression, recession, Geithner, Obama, budget, stimulus, middle, class, dollar, poor, populist, Democratic, Republican, trade, wealthy, rich, Constitution, libertarian, Paul, United, States, homeless. Show Notes: 1.“Bonfire of the Trivialities” by Charles Krauthammer for The Washington Post, March 19, 2009. 2.”Populism's Virtues” by E.J. Dionne for The Washington Post, March 19, 2009. 3.“Does Tim Geithner Get It?” by Eugene Robinson for The Washington Post, March 19, 2009. 4.“What's the dollar worth?” By Jack Cafferty for CNN.com, March 24, 2009. Publish date:Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:35:23 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb47 A Little Less EvilDescription: “In this (long) episode Dan gets mad about both genocide and journalism...in that order. He has a pretty uncompromising viewpoint on both subjects. What else is new? Keywords: Stewart, Jon, Daily, Show, comedy, financial, CNBC, Cramer, journalism, news, reporting, genocide, ethnic, cleansing, China, Darfur, Sudan, united, nations, Rwanda, Bosnia, Obama, Bush Show Notes: 1. “War Before Civilization: The Myth of the Peaceful Savage” by Lawrence H. Keeley. Publish date:Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:54:47 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb46 The Continuity of ErrorsDescription: “Why is it that U.S. foreign policy seems to stay the same no matter who is running the country? Dan compares the Bush and Obama policies in the Middle East trying to find a way to “win”. Also: Riffin on the News.” Keywords: Obama, Bush, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, war, terrorism, foreign, policy, security, military, Taliban, Pakistan, empire, U.S., nuclear, weapons, Show Notes: 1.“Mission Impenetrable” by William Pfaff for The International Herald Tribune, February 18, 2009. 2. “U.S. Concedes Afghan Attack Mainly Killed Civilians” by Richard Oppel Jr. for The New York Times, February 21, 2009. 3.The Center for a New American Security http://www.cnas.org/about 4.“No Escape from Iraq for years to come” by Thomas Ricks, for The Washington Post (Syndicated), February 17, 2009. 5.Global Security Newswire entry on missing nuclear material by Katherine McIntire Peters, February 24, 2009. 6.“Bunning says he might sue if GOP backs another” by Roger Alford for The Associated Press, February 24, 2009. 7.“GOP punishing members who cross party lines” by Rachel Oswald for The Raw Story, February 24, 2009. 8.“New chapter in attempt to reform Security Council” by Edith M. Lederer for The Associated Press, February 18, 2009. 9.“Taxing Pot could become a political toking point” by Eric Bailey for The Los Angeles Times, February 24, 2009. Publish date:Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:51:47 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb45 Whoops!Description: “Will Government efforts to combat the current economic downturn bear fruit? Dan gives his viewpoint. Also: Should Press and media prohibitions on showing the realities of war be relaxed?” Keywords: economy, stimulus, depression, recession, corporate, bailout, government, Congress, Obama, pork, war, journalism, Iraq, footage, censorship, Press, freedom, military, combat, soldiers Show Notes: 1.”Bailout Is a Windfall to Banks, if Not to Borrowers “ by Mike McIntire for The New York Times, January 17, 2009. 2.“Wall Street’s Socialist Jet-Setters” by Maureen Dowd for The New York Times, January 29, 2009. 3.“If Spending Is Swift, Oversight May Suffer” by Robert O'Harrow Jr. for The Washington Post, February 9, 2009. 4.“U.S. Taxpayers Risk $9.7 Trillion on Bailout Programs” by Mark Pittman and Bob Ivry for Bloomberg News, February 10, 2009. 5.Big Budget Government expenditure data quoted in the show provided by Bianco Research. 6.“Family members of fallen soldiers urge President Obama to reverse photo ban on flag-draped coffins” by Daily News Staff Writer for The New York Daily News, February 10, 2009. 7.4,000 U.S. Deaths, and a Handful of Images” by Michael Kamber and Tim Arango for The New York Times, July 26, 2008. Publish date:Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:51:47 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb44 Defend YourselfDescription: “Do American taxpayers benefit from the U.S. foreign policy? Dan doesn't think so and rails against super-patriots who think a large military is the definition of a strong America. Also: Would Yoo torture?” Keywords: Yoo, Defense, military, spending, founding, fathers, army, foreign, policy, isolationism, militia, guns, amendment, Obama, Bush, torture, constitution,executive, president, terrorism, congress, freedom, Whig. Show Notes: 1.“Obama Made a Rash Decision on Gitmo” By John Yoo for The Wall Street Journal, January 28, 2009. Publish date:Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb43 The Black DogDescription: “Churchill called his bouts with depression “The Black Dog”, Dan sounds like he's dealing with the same thing in today's monologue. Also: Interview with U.S. Congressman Peter Defazio.” Keywords: Defazio, congress, government, legislative, executive, judicial, branch, Obama, Bush, Cheney, war, president, senate, budget, spending, stimulus, interview Show Notes: None Publish date:Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:54:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb42 The Samson Suicide PactDescription: “Everyone wants Dan to discuss recent events between Israel and her neighbors. As usual, his views are likely to upset all sides. Also: will the latest global financial crisis increase Presidential power?” Keywords: Israel, Palestinians, Arab, Jew, Iran, Obama, unitary, executive, Bible,politics, middle-east,Samson, Philistines, Hebrew, Congress, Republicans, Democrats, fanatics, terrorism,Gaza, Islam, Hamas. Show Notes: 1.“Making Congress Moot” by George Will for the Washington Post, December 21, 2008. 2.“Time to reboot America” by Thomas Friedman for The New York Times, December 23, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:37:57 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb41 Betting on CorruptionDescription: “If you like when Dan goes off on random tangents you will love this show (especially part two!). Dan talks about the latest corruption in government story and also looks for silver linings in anger and negativity.” Keywords: corruption, government, Blagojevich, Obama, bribe, ABSCAM, campaign, finance, reform, Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Green, Party, health, care, military, spending, new, media, protest Show Notes: 1.”Long Way to a Fall in Illinois” by David Broder for the Washington Post, December 11, 2008. Publish date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:57 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb40 The U.S. of EarthDescription: “Should a global government replace the many nation-states that make up the modern world? Dan tries to defend his irrational, individualistic love of freedom. Also: Better living through chemistry.” Keywords: freedom, liberty, government, united, nations, one-world, new, world, order, free, market, drugs, policy, war, global, financial, terrorism, warming, climate, change, voting, president, socialism., economic Show notes: 1.“And now for a world government” by Gideon Rachman for the Financial Times, December 8, 2008. 2.“Scientists back brain drugs for healthy people” by Malcolm Ritter for the Associated Press, December 8, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:05:57 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb39 Evasive ActionDescription:”The early appointees to the Obama administration prompt a discussion of Competency versus Change. Also: The political consequences of the American people's short-term memories.” Keywords: Obama, Clinton, Daschle, appointments, cabinet, Democratic, change, tobacco, lawsuit, seat, belts, libertarian, politics, government, Iraq, Iran, WMD, nuclear, weapon, Bailout, Banks, treasury, Cheney. Show Notes: 1.“President-Elect Promised Change, Picking Insiders” by Kevin Freking for The Associated Press, November 20, 2008. 2.“Activists Say Tobacco Settlement Is Being Wasted” by Steve LeBlank and Julie Carr Smyth for the Associated Press, November 20, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:05:57 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb38 Permanent DivisionDescription:”The partisan blazes kindled during the campaign continue to intensify after the concession speeches. Dan talks about this and a number of election related issues. Also: Riffin of the News.” Keywords: Obama, McCain, Palin, Presidential, election, partisan, socialist, Marxist, terrorism, treasury, taxes, banking, isolationism, defense, Pakistan, Afghanistan, news, war, politics, Limbaugh, Olbermann, talk, radio, democratic, republican Show Notes: 1.“A Date with Scarcity” by David Brooks for the New York Times, November 4, 2008. 2.http://www.politico.com/blogs/michaelcalderone/1108/Rep_Lewis_a_nonviolent_revolution.html 3.“Bipartisan heat builds over use of bailout funds” by John Dunbar for the Associated Press, October 29, 2008. 4.“Memo to next president” by Robert B. Zoellick Special to The Washington Post Sunday, November 2, 2008. 5.“Petraeus says he'll consider Pakistan criticisms” by Stephen Graham by the Associated Press November 06, 2008 Publish date:Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:05:57 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb37 A Vote For NoneDescription:”It's election time, and once again Dan is left wishing he could cast a legitimate vote for No One. Also: Another troubling policy change making it more likely the USA will clash with other nations.” Keywords: none, above, voting, electoral, polls, reform, Democratic, Republican, Presidential, Bush, McCain, Obama, Syria, Doctrine, war, military, terrorism, law, international, foreign, policy, history, Independent Show Notes: 1.“Officials Say U.S. Killed an Iraqi in Raid in Syria” by Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker for The New York Times, October 28, 2008. Publish date:Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:45:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb36 Confronting the HydraDescription:”The USA's budgetary 3-headed Hydra is Dan's target in a monologue that sounds like it is really part two of show #135's monologue. Also, Dan channels Presidents Lincoln and Eisenhower to make a point about unity. Keywords: Republican, Democratic, Obama, McCain, debate, partisan, politics, election, presidential, reform, Nader, Barr, Libertarian, military, Medicare, social, security, government, Lincoln, Eisenhower Show Notes: 1.“Are We Rome?” by Cullen Murphy 2.“Vote drives defended, despite fake names” by Richard Danielson for the St. Petersburg Times, October 14, 2008. 3.“Ohio Elections chief appeals court ruling” by the Associated Press, October 16th, 2008. 4.“Still to Come, the Third-Party Debate by Leslie Wayne, the New York Times Politics Blog, October 15, 2008. Publish date:Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:11:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb35 The Imperial InvoiceDescription:”Could there be an eventual upside to the current economic crisis? Dan thinks there might be. He also spends a lot of time feeling “vindicated” and talking about himself and the show a lot. Blah, blah blah.” Keywords: economy, bailout, Congress, Senate, Democratic, Republican, Treasury, Federal, Reserve, financial, media, news, liberal, conservative, partisan, politics, talk, radio, mainstream, Olbermann, Hannity, Limbaugh Show Notes: 1.“A shattering moment in America's fall from power” by John Gray for the Sunday Observer, September 28, 2008. 2.“The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers” by Paul Kennedy 3.“Free speech? Speak correctly -- or build a big bunker” by Kathleen Parker for the Orlando Sentinel, October 1, 2008. 4.“Case closed: The Rosenbergs were Soviet spies” by Ronald Radosh for the Los Angeles Times, September 17, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:11:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb34 Immediate GratificationDescription: “Was it just plain Greed that led to the recent bloodletting in the U.S. financial sector or was there more going on? Dan has some Martian thoughts on the subject. Also: Riffin' on the News.” Keywords: Economy, financial, bailout, government, treasury, Bush, stock, market, Democrat, Republican, McCain, Palin, Obama, Biden, Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, NATO, liberty, rights Show Notes: 1.“From the Gut” by Thomas Friedman for the New York Times, September 9, 2008. 2.“U.S. Troops repelled from Pakistani border: Officials” by Agence France-Presse, September 15, 2008. 3.“Pakistan orders troops to open fire if U.S. raids” by Stephen Graham for the Associated Press, September 16, 2008. 4.“Joint Chiefs head, Pakistanis meet as airstrike kills six” by Nahal Toosi for the Associated Press, September 18, 2008. 5.“Saudi: OK to kill owners of 'immoral' TV networks” by the Associated Press, September 12, 2008. 6.“NATO rapid-response unit proposed to address fears about Russia” by Julian Barnes and Paul Richter for the Los Angeles Times, September 19, 2008. 7.“Russia defies West on Georgian pullout” by Steve Gutterman for the Associated Press, September 21, 2008. 8.“Proposed new FBI rules draw civil liberties worries” by James Vicini for Reuters News Service, September 12, 2008. 9.“History will judge” by Charles Krauthammer for The Washington Post, September 22, 2008. 10.“The American secessionist streak” by Christopher Ketcham for The Los Angeles Times, September 10, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:11:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb33 McCain's “Hail Mary”Description:”Will John McCain save his campaign with the unorthodox choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate? Dan suggests a little candidate swap that might improve both political tickets. Also: Dan's investigation fetish.” Keywords: Amy, Goodman, Democracy, now, Palin, McCain, Obama, Biden, Democratic, Republican, protest, convention, Denver, Minnesota, GOP, Daily, show, Colbert, liberal, conservative, politics, news, Olbermann, Mathews, Scarborough, New, Media Show Notes: 1.“Miss July in the go-girl calendar” by Kathleen Parker, for the Orlando Sentinel, September 4, 2008. 2. “If everyone's talking, who will listen?” by Dusty Horwitt for The Washington Post, August 23, 2008. 3. “Obama might pursue criminal charges against Bush administration” by Elana Schor for the (UK) Guardian, September 3, 2008. Publish date:Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:11:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb32 Biden TimeDescription: “Barack Obama chooses a running mate that seems the antithesis of his message. Is Joe Biden the “Change we have been waiting for?” Also: Dan explains why it is so hard to be him.” Keywords: “Obama, Biden, McCain, Democratic, Republican, convention, Clinton, Kennedy, Politics, spying, Afghanistan, Bush, government, terrorism, rights, Constitution, term, limits, corruption, Presidential, elections, Cosby” Show Notes: 1. “Mukasey: No prosecutions in Justice hiring scandal” by Mark Sherman for the Associated Press, August 13, 2008. 2. “White House details e-mail troubles” by the Associated Press, August 21, 2008. 3. “U.S. may ease police spy rules” by Spencer Hsu and Carrie Johnson for The Washington Post, August 15, 2008. 4. “Animal Rights Terrorism” by Frankie Trull for The Los Angeles Times, August 18, 2008. 5. “FDA says chemical found in plastic bottles is safe” by Matthew Perrone, for the Associated Press, August 15, 2008. 6. “Spike in measles cases fueled by vaccine fears” by Mike Stobbe for the Associated Press, August 22, 2008. 7. “60 Children Among Afghan Dead, U.N. Finds” by Carlotta Gall, for The New York Times, August 26, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:01:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb31 Intoxicated PrioritiesDescription: “A tragic mistake in an anti-drug raid has Dan questioning our priorities in the Drug War. Also: It's the Revenge of the Former Communists as China and Russia have newsworthy weeks that Dan finds unsettling.” Keywords: Russia, China, Georgia, Olympics, 2008, Bush, Putin, communist, drug, marijuana, war, terrorism, rights, freedom, libertarian, democratic, republican, Obama, McCain, Beijing. Show Notes: 1. “Police clear name of Md. mayor after drug raid” by Brett Zongker for the Associated Press, August 8, 2008. 2. “Prince George's raid prompts call for probe” by Doug Donovan for the Baltimore Sun, August 8, 2008. Publish date:Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:01:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb30 The New MedianDescription: “This show is mostly about things related to the current global economic situation. But Dan drags Paris Hilton, the “Chicken Little Gene”, Batman, Superman, terrorism, political land mines and Nazis into it too.” Keywords: Paris, Hilton, deficit, debt, national, spending, budget, mortgage crisis, recession, depression, market, Batman, economic, Iraq, Iran, terrorism, Obama, McCain, Knight, surge, impeachment. Show Notes: 1. “The Culture of Debt” by David Brooks for The New York Times, July 22, 2008. 2. “U.S. Deficit estimate-biggest ever” by Andrew Taylor for the Associated Press, July 29, 2008. 3. “McCain: Bin Laden could face Nuremberg-like justice” by CNN, July25, 2008. 4. “Miliki votes for Obama” by Charles Krauthammer for The Washington Post, July 25, 2008. 5. “Admit it: The Surge is working” by Paul Greenberg for the Arkansas Democrat- Gazette, July 20, 2008. 6. “US envoy says Iraq insurgency has lost its clout” by Robert Burns for the Associated Press, July 24, 2008. 7. “House Committee Hears The "I-Word" by CBS News/AP, July 26, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:28:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb29 KaputtDescription: “Is the U.S. political system broken? If so, Dan believes Americans need to be obsessed with fixing it. Everything from Impeachment to Generation X trash talking makes it into this show.” Keywords: Kucinich, Bush, wiretap, FISA, Rove, Judiciary, Obama, McCain, impeach, rights, freedom, libertarian, government, reform, politics, independent, news, Democratic, Republican, war, powers, constitution. Show Notes: 1.“Anxious in America” by Thomas L. Friedman for The New York Times, June 29, 2008. 2.“Congress doesn't want war powers” by Timothy Noah for Slate Magazine online, July 9, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:43:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb28 The New Old PoliticsDescription:”Barack Obama makes a few moves that has Dan wondering if he isn't a newer version of the same old political song-and-dance. Also: The benefits of watching the governmental sausage-making machine.” Keywords: Obama, McCain, FCC, EPA, secrecy, government, debates, Presidential, campaign, funding, Iraq, bases, Iran, Terror, Bush, science, Republicans, conservatives, liberals, democrats,executive, privilege. Show Notes: 1. “The Two Obamas” by David Brooks for The New York Times, June 20, 2008. 2. “Getting to know Obama” by David Broder for The Washington Post, June 22, 2008. 3. “White House uses executive privilege in EPA spat” By Erica Werner for the Associated Press, June 21st, 2008. 4. “Voted items at FCC are secret, agency says” by John Dunbar for the Associated Press, June 18, 2008. 5. “House Sends Senate Surveillance Measure” by Paul Kane for The Washington Post, June 21, 2008. 6. Jonathan Turley interview on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann”, June 19, 2008. 7. “High Stakes future of U.S. in Iraq hinges on fragile talks” by Robert Reid, for the Associated Press, June 22, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:27:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb27 Great ExpectationsDescription: “Dan breaks down the recent developments in the 2008 presidential race, and explains the downside of Barack Obama's soaring oratory. Also: Should the News Media be “fair and balanced”?” Keywords: Obama, Clinton, McCain, Hillary, John, Barack, Democratic, Republican, News, media, Cronkite, Murrow, Olbermann, O'Reilly, Stewart, Jon, libertarian, politics, FOX, CNN. Show Notes: 1. “Let the debates begin” by David Broder, for the Washington Post, June 8, 2008. 2. “CNN reporter talks of pressure to be patriotic” by David Bauder,May 29, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:32:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb26 The Way You Play The GameDescription: “In a weird show, a frustrated and ill Dan tries to make sense of the pro-torture emails he received after the last show. Also: The Libertarian Party sells out.” Keywords: torture, Barr, libertarian, politics, election, terrorism, police, abuse, law, brutality, war, tactics, party, president, Democratic, Republican, third, independent, America, constitution, rights Show Notes: 1. "FBI, CIA Debate Significance of Terror Suspect Agencies Also Disagree On Interrogation Methods" By Dan Eggen and Walter Pincus for the Washington Post, December 18, 2007. 2. "Junior: The clandestine life of America’s top Al Qaeda source" by Jane Mayer September 11, 2006. Publish date:Tue, 27 May 2008 15:04:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb25 Mad About TortureDescription:”How will our grandchildren view our decision to use torture in the War on Terror? Dan gets mad just thinking about the long-term moral ramifications and the lack of accountability. Also: a Riffin on the News segment.” Keywords: Torture, terrorism, Osama, Laden, Qaeda, Bush, rendition, Guantanamo, detainees, Obama, cluster, mine, arms, control, disarmament, Samuelson, Robert, Islam, women, rights, Afghanistan Show Notes: 1.”Wife of cleric Abu Omar testifies at U.S. spies' trial in Italy” by Tracy Wilkinson, for The Los Angeles Times, May 15, 2008. 2.”Fat people blamed for global warming” by Patrick Sawer, for the U.K. Telegraph, May 17, 2008. 3.“Obama camp spies endgame in Oregon” by the Associated Foreign Press, May 17, 2008 4.“UK seeks cluster bomb exemption” by Sangita Myska for BBC News, May 19th, 2008. 5. “Truth Serum” by Robert Samuelson for The Washington Post, May 14, 2008. 6.“Bush urges Mideast leaders to advance democracy” by Jennifer Loven, The Associated Press, May 18, 2008. 7.“I was tortured to confess, Pervez tells appeal court” by Kim Sengupta, The Independent (U.K.), May 19, 2008. Publish date:Mon, 19 May 2008 21:24:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb24 Dictator DreamsDescription: “Dan has a dream where he has been given dictatorial power over the government. The dream doesn't end well. Also: The REAL swing voters.” Keywords: government, executive, authority, powers, Rome, Medicare, social, security, defense, spending, Democrat, Republican, Clinton, Obama, McCain, politics, President, campaign, voters, election, 2008 Show Notes: 1. “Demography is King” by David Brooks for the New York Times, April 29, 2008. Publish date:Tue, 13 May 2008 20:24:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb23 The Empty Calorie InquisitionDescription: “Dan reacts to the woeful media questioning at the recent Democratic Presidential debates with questions of his own for the candidates. Also: The connection between polygamous religious sects, nude hippies and Jerry Lee Lewis.” Keywords: debates, presidential, Clinton, Obama, McCain, news, Gibson, ABC, Stephenopolous, Democratic, cult, polygamy, , Mormon, commune, alternative, lifestyle, religious, child, abuse Show Notes: None Publish date:Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:42:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb22 Missing the LeadershipDescription: “The 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's death prompts an angry Dan rant about the lack of leadership in the modern world. Also: School reform, Dark Horse candidates and Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons!” Keywords: Race, black, afro, King, rights, civil, equal, march, Ray, assassination, Kennedy, John, Robert, Malcolm, 1960's, Gore, Kristol, convention, democratic, republican, national, party. Show Notes: 1. “Report: Low Grad Rates in US Cities” by Ken Thomas, for the Associated Press, April 1, 2008. 2. “McCain Campaign should talk reform” by William Kristol (appeared in Eugene Register-Guard April 2, 2008). 3. “Done with defending Dick Cheney” By Mickey Edwards for the Washington Post, March 29, 2008. 4. “Is Al Gore the answer?” by Joe Klein, for TIME Magazine Online, March 26, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:42:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb21 Guilt By AssociationDescription: “Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking heat because of comments made by his preacher. Dan lambastes the idea that this issue is important. Also Guns, Courts, Militias, Romans and Athenians.” Keywords: Obama, Wright, preacher, Black, President, Democratic, Clinton, McCain, gun, control, firearm, second, Amendment, Constitution, Supreme, Court, militia, handgun, rights, Rome, Athens Show Notes: 1. “The New American Militarism: How Americans are Seduced” by Andrew J Bacevich Publish date:Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:42:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb20 The Big Pessimism ShowDescription: “This isn't the happiest show Dan's ever done. He's mad that the Attorney General seems to be successfully shielding the President from Congressional investigations. He's also mad about the environment. So it goes.” Keywords: environment, global, Muckasey, Bush, torture, Congress, Senate, U.S., warming, climate, emissions, carbon, executive, privilege, Iraq, Feinstein, waterboarding Show Notes: 1. “Mukasey's Paradox” by Jonathan Turley, Special to the Los Angeles Times Sunday, March 9, 2008. Publish date:Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:42:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb19 Exposing the Super DelegatesDescription: “Dan is “rooting for injuries” again in the U.S. Presidential race. This time he's hoping the super delegates give the election to the candidate who receives the fewest votes. Also: Does size matter when it comes to countries?” Keywords: Obama, Clinton, McCain, Democratic, Republican, Presidential, 2008, delegate, Kosovo, Scotland, secede, separatist, autonomy, national, Vermont, Quebec, revolution, states, rights, constitution Show Notes: 1.”Democratic race may come down to super delegates” by Larry Eichel for the The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 9, 2008. 2. Independent Kosovo? Why Not Vermont? By William Kole, February 15, 2008 Publish date:Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:45:01 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb18 Crazy Alien Mutant WhigsDescription: “To paraphrase Archie Bunker; Dan may be crazy, but he makes a lot of sense. In this show he talks about the year 1979, the responsibilities of a Great Power, behavioral freedom and health care.” Keywords: Whig, Obesity, smoking, health, fat, Iran, Iraq, Neo-con, Kristol, Obama, Kennedy, Clinton, 1960's, 1979, Osama, Laden, Afghanistan, Mujahadeen, Soviet, Carter, Shah, military, interventionism Show Notes: 1. “1979 was the start of new era” by Sriram Khe for the Eugene Register-Guard, January 31, 2008. 2. “Dyspepsia on the Right” by William Kristol for the New York Times, February 4, 2008. 3. “Fat People Cheaper to Treat, Study Says” by Maria Cheng for the Associated Press, February 4, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:36:59 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb17 Fanatical DeradicalizationDescription: “How do we win the War on Terror? Dan gets excited about a couple of ideas he reads about to combat Islamic extremism. Also, what penalty should our leaders face when they screw up?” Keywords: terrorism, Iraq, war, Indonesia, Bush, WMD, uranium, CIA, Tenet, Cheney, Neo-Con, Democratic, Republican, Senate, Congress, Impeach, Qaeda, Taliban, Islamic, Muslim, Jihad, Osama Show Notes: 1. “Extremism is its own enemy” (Local headline) by Gary Anderson for the Washington Post, January 16, 2008. 2. “Fighting terrorism with terrorists” by Joshua Kurlantzick for the Los Angeles Times, January 6, 2008. 3. “Study says Bush misled public before Iraq war” by Douglass Daniel, the Associated Press, January 23, 2008. Publish date:Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:20:11 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb16 Voting for CakeDescription: “Can voters in free nations be trusted to make the difficult long-term choices for their societies at the expense of personal short term gain? Dan looks at this issue from first a U.S. and then a global perspective.” Keywords: India, voting, environmental, global, warming, pollution, freedom, liberty, Obama, Clinton, Huckabee, Romney, Giuliani, McCain, Edwards, Democratic, Republican, presidential, politics, legislation, Kyoto Show Notes: 1. “Promises they can't keep” by Robert Samuelson for the Washington Post, January 9, 2008. 2. “Tata Nano-world's cheapest new car is unveiled in India” by Ashling O' Connor, The Times, January 11, 2008. Publish date:Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:21:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb15 Waterboarding the BureaucracyDescription: “Who does the U.S. Bureaucracy take orders from? Dan looks at this question while examining the CIA and missing waterboarding videos. Also: Can we afford to let places like Pakistan have democracy?” Keywords: Bhutto, Pakistan, Musharraf, Sharif, intelligence, national, security, CIA, NSA, spy, terrorism, torture, interrogations, waterboard, Iran, contra, North, soviet, Laden, Qaeda, Taliban, assassination Show Notes: 1. “Wagons circled at CIA over tapes' demise” by Greg Miller for the Los Angeles Times, December 24, 2007. 2. “The Praetorian Guard : The US Role In The New World Order” by John Stockwell. 3. “Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD: The CIA, the Sixties, and Beyond” by Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain. Publish date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:21:16 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb14 The Government We DeserveDescription: “Would the American Republic be safer if its people weren't so afraid? Dan thinks so. He talks about the connection between bravery and freedom. Also: What would happen if an honest person were elected President?” Keywords: Ron, Paul, Kucinich, Gravel, libertarian, president, liberty, constitution, patriot, freedom, Democrat, Republican, Green, party, Obama, Clinton, McCain, Giuliani, Romney, Edwards, Richardson, Huckabee Show Notes: 1. Andrew Sullian's “The Daily Dish” blog- Dec 17, 2007 Publish date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:56:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb13 What about the Losers?Description: “Dan sounds like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed the morning he recorded this loud and fast show on the less “economically competitive” people in America. He's also mad about John McCain and the Fat Police.” Keywords: McCain, Paul, Ron, Republican, Democrat, libertarian, poverty, homeless, middle, class, economic, obesity, freedom, salt, rich, security, Presidential, smoking, tobacco, rights Show Notes: 1. “US FDA mulls stricter regulation of salt in food” by Kim Dixon for Reuters News Service, November 29, 2007. 2. “Obesity Epidemic In America Shows Signs of Plateauing” by Rob Stein for the Washington Post, November 28, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:43:59 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb12 The Big Corruption ShowDescription: “If the American People decided that their government looked too much like a Banana Republic, what could they do about it? Dan has some thoughts. Also: Saudi Justice, Hugo Chavez and U.S. African bases.” Keywords: bribery, donation, campaign, political, finance, corporations, special, interest, Congress, reform, parties, Democratic, Republic, Chavez, Saudi, Arabia, feminist, military, industrial, complex Show Notes: 1. “Can Health Care Be Fixed?” by the Editorial Staff of the Eugene Register-Guard, November 19th, 2007. 2. “No Immunity for Telecoms” by the Editorial Staff of the Eugene Register-Guard, November 19th, 2007. 3. “Saudi Defends Verdict Against Gang-Rape Victim” by Reuters, November 20, 2007. 4. “Nigeria won't host U.S. military command” by the Associated Press, November 19, 2007. Publish date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:12:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb11 Truth or ConsequencesDescription: “What if scientific research uncovers information we don't want to find? Dan examines the controversial comments by a geneticist and asks: “If it's true, don't you want to know?” Also: Hillary, Musharraf and the weasels.” Keywords: Will, George, Hillary, Clinton, Watson, James, DNA, genetics, race, science, Pakistan, Bhutto, gay, homosexual, black, African, intelligence, God, Freedom, Nazi, slave, eugenics, Greek, Jimmy,Snyder, Obama, Osama, War, Powers, Nixon, Vietnam, Iraq, Iran. Show Notes: 1. “The Day the Universe Changed” by James Burke 2. “Congress' Unused War Powers” by George Will, November 7, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 18:12:31 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb10 Faux LeadershipDescription:”Dan's mood runs the gamut in this show from depressed to angry to silly after he hears that television personality Stephen Colbert is running for President. Also: The virtual “Faux Ben” for President campaign.” Keywords: Stephen, Colbert, jon, Stewart, bill, maher, 2008, presidential, election, Clinton, obama, giuliani, Thompson, McCain, Edwards, Paul, Kucinich, Biden, Romney, Gravel, Hillary, Bush, Democratic, Republican Show Notes: None Publish date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:14:43 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb09 Rooting for a DisqualificationDescription: “Can anything save us from this endless presidential campaign? Dan explains why he is hoping for mayhem and weirdness to blanket the race for the White House. Also: public schools, private schools and vouchers.” Keywords: Hillary, Clinton. McCain, Obama, Edwards, Paul, Kucinich, Thompson, Romney, Gravel, Presidential, Republican, Democrat, vouchers, school, public, private, education, reform, taxes, debate, primary, caucus, party, election, 2008 Show Notes: None Publish date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:07:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb08 The Lure of Foreign DragonsDescription: “Myanmar's military rulers violently crack down on anti-government demonstrators. Dan wonders what can be done. Should some powerful outside nation intervene? Also: Riffin' on the News.” Keywords: Burma, Myanmar, democracy, military, Blackwater, Buddhist, monk, genocide, holocaust, ethnic, united, nations, UN, Rather, News, CBS, Patriot, Act, Bush, Republicans, Iraq, sniper, IED, bomb, Medicare, entitlements, social, security, mercenaries. Show Notes: 1. “Some bad news to break” by Eugene Robinson for the Washington Post, Sept 24, 2007. 2. “Parties losing their hold” by the editorial staff of the Eugene Register-Guard, Sept. 24, 2007. 3. “Sniper team tells of pressure from above” by Ned Parker, for the Los Angeles Times, Oct. 4, 2007. 4. “Judge voids parts of Patriot Act” By William McCall for The Associated Press, Sept. 27, 2007. 5. “Escaping the Budget Impasse” by Robert J. Samuelson for the Washington Post, Oct. 3, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:52:07 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb07 Give 'em Enough RopeDescription: “Should Iran's President be allowed to speak at Columbia University? Dan fumes over the many missed opportunities in the visit of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the USA. Also: Part Two of our interview with Jonah Goldberg.” Keywords: Iran, Ahmadinejad, Iraq,, Terrorism, Bush, Cheney, Republicans, Democrats, war, terror, terrorism, Columbia, University, United, Nations, Goldberg, Jonah, National, review, Kurds, Show Notes: None Publish date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:35:11 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb06 M.P.F.E.Description: “Are we trying hard enough to find energy alternatives to fossil fuels? Dan discusses his ideas about a “Manhattan Project for Energy”. Also, Dan interviews syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg.” Keywords: Jonah, Goldberg, National, Review, oil, terrorism, middle, east, Iraq, Iran, Arabia,, Israel, nuclear, WMD, weapons, mass, destruction, Ahmadinejad, Bush, Cheney, liberal, conservative Show Notes: None Publish date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:25:23 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb05 The Iranian Speculation GameDescription: “What happens if the U.S. launches a strike against targets in Iran? Dan discusses the ramifications of “Shock and Awe 2: The Persian Wars”. Also: Why Dan doesn't do more to foster change than just talk.” Keywords: Iran, Iraq, Bush, Cheney, Persian, terrorism, Mahdi, Ahmadinejad, Israel,U.S., military, Saddam, Gandhi, change, political, partisan, Democrat, republican, libertarian, green, party. Show Notes: None Publish date: Mon, 10 Sept 2007 18:59:14 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb04 Divided LoyaltyDescription: “Should U.S. politicians be listening to lobbyists for foreign interests? Dan slams a system that compromises our government's foreign policy integrity. Also: Has Generation X's political time arrived?” Keywords: Clinton, China, campaign, contributions, corruption, finance, reform, generation, x, voting, AIPAC, Iraq, Allawi, lobbying, Democrat, Republican, Bush, Rove, K-street, Delay, Cheney, politics, money Show Notes: 1. “Former Iraqi leader returning 'to fight for our country'” by CNN.com, August 27, 2007. 2. “Giving long shots their due” by Ruben Navarrette, the San Diego Union-Tribune, August 22, 2007. 3. “The Pendulum Swings” Eugene Register-Guard editorial, August 24, 2007. 4.“Bloomberg And Hagel For 2008?” by David S. Broder for the Washington Post, August 26, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:54:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb03 You Selfish BastardDescription: “Both Big Brother AND Big Mother make appearances in this show with Dan trying to defend your right to live your life as you see fit against both of them.” Keywords: Dugger, satellite, surveillance, CIA, FBI, government, spying, amendment,search, seizure, fourth, constitution, libertarian, environmental, hippie, NSA,rights, freedom, liberty, political, system Show Notes: 1. “Arkansas couple welcome their 17th child” by the Associated Press, August 4, 2007. 2. Letter to the editor the Register-Guard August 13, 2007. 3. Letter to the editor the Register-Guard August 11, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:14:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb02 War For PeaceDescription: “Were our grandparents war criminals? Are we better off because we lost the Vietnam War? Should we have dropped the A-Bomb in WW2? Just a few of the questions Dan asks...and answers in this episode.” Keywords: boxing,Vietnam, atomic, bomb, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, peace, protests, 1960's, hippies, liberal, conservative, Democratic, Republican, Truman, Japan, world, two, second, Iraq, Bush, gene, Hannity Show Notes:none Publish date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:09:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb01 Beer for BreakfastDescription: “Are we becoming too uptight a society when it comes to such things as alcohol, tobacco, fat and drugs? Dan compares now with the “good old days” when everyone smoked and drank. Also: The War Racket.” Keywords: Smedley, Butler, Marines, war, weapons, arms, manufacturers, dealers, terrorism, drugs, obesity, cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, nanny, Giuliani, libertarian, mother, fat, disarmament, anti-war, isolationist, empire, Bush, Iraq. Show Notes: 1.”Secrets of a Small Town” by Peggy Noonan for the Opinion Journal July 20, 2007. 2.”Workers are told to shape up, or pay up” by Daniel Costello for the L.A. Times,July 28, 2007. 3.”Study predicts 75 percent overweight in US by 2015” by Reuters News Service, July 19, 2007. 4.”War is a Racket” by Major General Smedley Butler (1935). 5. “Congressional Agency Predicts War Costs Will Climb” by Walter Pincus for the Washington Post, July 11, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:12:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdcb00 CentumDescription: “Dan makes up for lost time on this show with some of his trademarked long-winded discussions on the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, secrecy, and dissent. He and Ben also throw in some anniversary surprises.” Keywords: constitution, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Washington, secrecy, government, F.B.I., C.I.A., intelligence, war, Clinton, Defazio, congress, senate, legislative, judicial, executive, rights, presidential, Bush, terrorism, Patriot Show Notes: 1. “Pentagon Rebukes Sen. Clinton on Iraq” by Devlin Barrett for the Associated Press, July 19, 2007. 2. “FBI Report explains use of data mining” by Lara Jakes Jordan for the Associated Press, July 11, 2007. 3. “Review board sends no reports” by John Soloman for the Washington Post, July 15, 2007. 4. “The Real Media Divide” by Markus Prior for the Washington Post, July 16, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:01 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca99 Woe to the Peace MakersDescription: “Can a non-partisan podcast host survive in a poisonous partisan environment? Dan responds to people critical of the previous show. Also, a Dan Carlin flashback and Riffin' on the News.” Keywords: Bush, impeachment, Cheney, Democrats, Republicans, libertarian, green, party, liberal, conservative, two-party, Show Notes: 1. “Mistrust Puts Up A Wall” by E.J. Dionne for the Washington Post, July3, 2007. 2. “Much of the U.S. favors Bush Impeachment: poll” by Breitbart.com, July 6, 2007. 3. “White House counsel to deny Congress' demand” by Peter Baker for the Washington Post. 4. “Alarmist Global Warming claims melt under scientific scrutiny” by James M. Taylor for the Chicago Sun-Times, June 30, 2007. Publish date: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:07:07 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca98 (Really) Full DisclosureDescription: “Should corporations and unions have as much influence in the U.S. government as they do? Dan examines the issue and also looks at the point where hate and democracy meet in the Middle East.” Keywords: corporate, union, labor, strike, management, campaign, contributions, funding, reform, corruption, Hamas, Middle, East, terrorism, Iraq, Bush, war, Israel, Muslim, Islam, Palestinian, democracy, U.S. Show Notes:None Publish date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:23:58 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca97 Political Saviors on White HorsesDescription: “Rumors swirl that Michael Bloomberg and Ralph Nader may enter the presidential race as third party or independent candidates. Dan hopes they do. Also: Legislators versus talk radio and Dick Cheney's secrecy dodge.” Keywords: Bloomberg, Nader, Cheney, Green, libertarian, Limbaugh, politics, partisan, Republicans, Democrats, election, presidential, 2008, Executive, legislative, branch, Perot, debates, classified, secrecy, privilege, ballot, voting, parties, third, independent, political Show Notes: 1. “Cheney's office fighting rules on classified data” by Peter Baker for The Washington Post, June 22, 2007. Publish date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:13:58 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca96 The Security ThreatDescription: “Is the USA dividing into pro-liberty and pro-security camps? Dan thinks so. He proposes some revolutionary solutions. Also: Why is everyone so dissatisfied with the presidential candidates?” Keywords: liberty, security, patriot, terrorism, surveillance, presidential, election, 2008, candidates, debate, Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Paul, GOP, Giuliani, McCain, Thompson, Democratic, Republican Show Notes: 1.”Orwell rolls in his grave: Britain's endemic surveillance cameras talk back” by Will Byrne for The Raw Story, May 30, 2007. 2.“Voter Paradox afoot in Presidential Race” by Michael Finnegan for the Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2007. 3.“Bloomberg: U.S. is in trouble” by Josh Gerstein for The New York Sun, June 19, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:23:07 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca95 Pyromaniacs in the ReichstagDescription: “The President signs a directive giving himself extraordinary powers in the event of an emergency. Dan drinks too much coffee. The two events collide head on in this show. Also: Congress does nothing and the States respond.” Keywords: NSPD-51, security, homeland, enabling, Nazi, Germany, dictatorship, imperial, presidency, Iraq, Congress, Clinton, McCain, emergency, terrorism, attack, patriot, Constitution, liberty, libertarian, Bush, California, State's, rights, Hitler Show Notes: 1. “Bush grants presidency extraordinary powers” by World Net Daily staff, May 23, 2007. 2. “Bush Anoints Himself as the Insurer of Constitutional Government in Emergency” by Matthew Rothschild for The Progressive, May 18, 2007. 3. “California moves to ask voters for referendum on withdrawal” by Jordan Rau for The Los Angeles Times, June 7, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:45:09 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca94 Population is DestinyDescription: “Dan takes the long-view on the problem of immigration in an approach likely to upset almost everyone. Also: eco-terrorists, soldiers against torture, Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich.” Keywords: illegal, Mexican, worker, labor, immigrant, guest, border, control, environmental, liberal, conservative, terror, torture, Bush, Paul, Kucinich, Democratic, Republican, debate, election, Chicano Show Notes: 1. “Torture just breeds more terrorists” by Charles C. Krulack and Joseph P. Hoar May 18, 2007. 2. “Arson attacks ruled terrorism” by Bill Bishop for The Register-Guard May 24, 2007. 3. “Second Chance: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American Superpower” by Zbigniew Brzezinski, published by Basic Books, 2007. Publish date: Wed, 28 May 2007 15:31:09 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca93 Hip to the BribeocracyDescription: “Do corporations have too much influence on the U.S. Government? Dan looks at how the Washington money machine has corrupted all of us. Also: A vicious diatribe against our War on Terror tactics.” Keywords: terrorism, corporate, Congress, Executive, President, Bush, Iraq, Democrats, campaign, finance, reform, voting, election, corruption, Senate, legislative, lobby, special, interest, union Show Notes: 1. “Senate Blocks Drug Import Bill” by Andrew Bridges for the Associated Press, May 7, 2007. 2. “Free Ride for a Likely Killer”-by Eugene Robinson, for the Washington Post, May 11, 2007. 3. “10 activists or terrorists? Judge weighs arguments” by Bill Bishop for the Eugene Register-Guard, May 16, 2007. 4. “The rise of low-tech terrorism” by Daniel L Byman for the Associated Press, May 5, 2007. Publish date: Wed, 16 May 2007 17:09:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca92 Two Cars for ChinaDescription ”What if the only way to “save the planet” is to submit to the idea of a large, extremely intrusive government? Dan looks at some of the ideas of the extreme eco-warriors. Also: Ron Paul debates, and WW3 in Estonia?” Keywords: pollution, global, warming, environment, eco, Buchanan, Estonia, Russia, conservative, neo, Paul, China, India, libertarian, debate, Republican, Democratic, presidential, election, Green, activism Show Notes: 1. ”Having large families ‘is an eco-crime’” by Sarah-Kate Templeton for The Sunday Times May 6, 2007. 2. “Eco-Extremist Wants World Population to Drop below 1 Billion” by Dan Gainor for Business & Media Institute, May 6, 2007. 3. “To Die For Tallinn” by Patrick J. Buchanan, May 4, 2007. Publish date: Thu, 10 May 2007 15:02:45 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca91 Looking for KryptoniteDescription: “When it comes to superman V.P. Dick Cheney, as ESPN's Dan Patrick might say, “You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him”. Dan wonders where all the kryptonite is when you need it. Plus other stuff.” Keywords: Buckley, Pfaff, Bush, Cheney, Republican, Iraq, terror, terrorism, neo-con, Wolfowitz, Feith, Pearl, Iran, Israel, voting, preference, party, election, president, Patrick, Olbermann Show Notes: 1. ”The Waning of the GOP” by William F. Buckley Jr. for the National Review, April 28, 2007. 2. “'I Choose Not To Vote' May Soon Be Ballot Option” by WKMG-TV News 3. “Ending One War, Launching Another” by William Pfaff, April 26, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 01 May 2007 17:32:11 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca90 The Big Gun ShowDescription: “Dan does a thirty-five minute monologue on guns and then has a segment that takes a quick look at abortion, the War on Terror, presidential debates, Iraq and redesigning the U.S. tax system.” Keywords: Guns, arms, firearms, amendment, second, Iraq, terror, terrorism, abortion, Virginia, tech, shooting, murder, killing, weapons, control, founding, fathers, constitution, United, States, Pfaff, Islam, Muslim, war Show Notes: 1. “Algiers and the Nature of Islamic Terrorism” by William Pfaff, April 12, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:01:24 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca89 Natural ManureDescription: “In between talk of secessionists, State's Rights, guns, Thomas Jefferson, the Supreme Court and taxes, Dan crams in some unusual solutions designed to “re-balance America's portfolio”. Keywords: guns, firearms, arms, constitution, taxes, supreme, court, federalism, tenth, amendment, second, natural, laboratories, Vermont, secede, free, state, project, vote, executive, legislative, judicial Show notes: 1. “Will Vermont Secede from the Union?” By Ian Baldwin and Frank Bryan, The Washington Post. Posted April 3, 2007. 2. “Under the gun, liberals give ground on Second Amendment” By Jonah Goldberg for The National Review March 30, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:32:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca88 Culling The AudienceDescription: “Being a neo-Prudentist means upsetting every political viewpoint from time to time. This is one of those times. Dan looks at President Bush's competency and about five other topics sure to upset everyone.” Keywords: Bush, Republicans, Gonzales, Democrats, prosecutors, libertarian, politics, President, campaign, corruption, police, spy, liberal, conservative, independent, capitalism, market, free, trade, GATT, NAFTA Show Notes: 1. “Income Gap Widening Data Shows” by David Cay Johnston for The New York Times March 29, 2007. 2. “Circuit City plans to replace 3400 with low-cost hires” by May Anderson and Ellen Simon for the Associated Press, March 29, 2007. 3. “New York Police spied on people before the GOP convention” by Jim Dwyer for The New York Times, March 25, 2006. Publish date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:22:54 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca87 The Partisan ShuffleDescription: “The controversy surrounding the Bush Administration's firing of Federal Prosecutors has Dan upset over how politics is trumping merit at all levels of government. Also: Barack Obama. “ Keywords: Limbaugh, Kermit, Shawn, Obama, Gonzales, Bush, Republican, Clinton, election, presidential, Democratic, Senate, politics, reform, candidate Show Notes: 1. Mario Cuomo 1984 Democratic National Convention 2. Barack Obama 2004 Democratic National Convention Publish date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:02:12 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca86 Owning Your IntelligenceDescription: “ Dan asks the weird question: “Whose intelligence is it anyway?” while discussing the need to reform the U.S. intelligence system. He also proposes some bad ideas to help people get health care.” Keywords: intelligence, central, federal, spy, national, security, agency, health, care, government, reform, liberal, conservative, democratic, republican, libertarian, espionage, surveillance, amendment, fourth, Show Notes: 1. “Poll: The Politics of Health Care” by CBS News, March 1, 2007. Publish date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:32:45 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca85 Uncivil WarDescription: “The phrase “I don't always agree with you but...” becomes a launching point for a conversation about how the Old Media helps divide Americans along political lines. Also: Dan answers listener questions.” Keywords: Democrats, Republicans, Limbaugh, Hannity, Schultz, Imus, Savage, radio, talk, Beck, Medved, Reagan, O'Reilly, Colmes, Coulter, Frankin, Hartmann, Larson, Liddy, Boortz, Jillette Show Notes: None Publish date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:02:45 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca84 The Big Rehash ShowDescription: “Didn't we already talk about this? Dan looks at several subjects that were brought up in earlier shows. Pre-teen Nazis, tobacco, rightists with blinders on and leftists who don't like George Washington all make appearances.” Keywords: tobacco, smoking, tax, cigarettes, Washington, school, Iraq, terrorism, Democrats, Republicans, Bush Show notes: 1. “Inherit the Wind” by Jonah Goldberg for The National Review Online February 16, 2007. 2. “Who's your Daddy America?” by Kathleen Parker for the Washington Post writers group, February 19, 2007. 3. “With fewer smokers, states see less tax revenue” by the Associated Press, February 15th, 2007. Publish date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:29:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca83 Are You Experienced?Description: “How much political experience should a presidential candidate have? Dan talks about the Obama candidacy and the likely “lack of experience” knock against him. Also: First Amendment threats from the political Right and Left”. Keywords: Obama, Gingrich, Clinton, Goodman, climate, warming, global, politics, president, executive, Congress, Senate, Bush, campaign, Democrat, Republican Show Notes: 1.“Stop Obama before he's 'too' experienced” by Frank Rich for The New York Times February 10, 2007. 2. “No change in political climate” by Ellen Goodman for the Boston Globe, February 9, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:12:21 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca82 Taxing TaxesDescriptions: “Are taxes too complicated? Dan thinks so. He also thinks there's a lot of people and entities with vested interests who want to keep it that way. Also: Riffin on the News.” Keywords: taxes, cervical, cancer, vaccine, politics, budget, tax, I.R.S., federal, audit, flat, reform, Congress, President Show Notes: 1.”The U.S. didn't cause civil war in Iraq” by Charles Krauthammer for The Washington Post, Monday February 05, 2007. Publish date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:21:56 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca81 I Like IkeDescription: “Dan gets hot and bothered over Newt Gingrich, nukes, freedom and interventionist foreign policies. Then he suggests bringing President Eisenhower back from the dead as a solution.” Keywords: Eisenhower, Republicans, Democrats, Independent, Gingrich, freedom, Pelosi, Iraq, Iran, nuclear, war, Bush, Washington Show Notes: 1.“The Great War for Civilisation” by Robert Fisk ( 2005) 2.“The Body Democratic” by Jonah Goldberg for the National Review Online, January 26, 2007. Publish date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:23:46 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca80 The Fog of RealityDescription: “A long, loud, repetitive rant connecting health care reform, government accounting numbers and leaders who like Vaseline over the lens of reality. Also: Chinese Star Wars.” Keywords: health, Bush, budget, reform, government, China, satellite, missile, nuclear Show Notes:None Publish date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:35:16 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca79 Crossing The RubiconDescription: “Are we heading towards a showdown between the White House and Congress over Executive Power? Dan doubts Congress has the guts for confrontation. Also: Losing the little freedoms.” Keywords: Iraq, Iran, terrorism, Bush, war, unitary, signing, Goldberg, freedom, liberty Show Notes: 1. “Banned by the Man” by Jonah Goldberg for The National Review, January 10, 2007. Publish date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:35:16 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca78 The Balance of TerrorDescription: “Could the best long-term prescription for Middle-Eastern peace and stability be war? Dan wonders if the current status quo in the region can be reformed through peaceful negotiation. Also: Riffin on the News.” Keywords: Saddam, Hussein, Tito, Yugoslavia, Iraq, war, east, terrorism, election, Edwards, deficit, Iran, Israel Show Notes: 1. “Florida judge rules against Democrat in disputed election” by the Associated Press, December 29, 2006. 2. “Edwards Touts Investments in Health Care” By Larry Margasak, for the Associated Press Sunday, December 31, 2006. 3. “DeLay bound for D.C. to lobby for conservatives, but some say no thanks” by Robert Novak for the Chicago Sun-Times, December 24, 2006. Publish date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:10:36 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca77 Mushrooms and OnionsDescription: “Blah, Blah, Blah. The monologue is all about Dan, his approach to the show and how he's a web-toed mutant. He also profiles the Whig political party.” Keywords: Leary, Whig, podcast, alley, talk, Show Notes: None Publish date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 01:15:24 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca76 The Buck Stops THEREDescription: “Show starts with a discussion about Princess Diana. Ends with Dan advocating that the U.S. copy Great Britain. Everything in-between is up for grabs. Also: Iran's Holocaust conference and Bad News.” Keywords: Diana, Iran, Holocaust, news, media, Bush, podcast, intelligence, spy, parliament, government, Show Notes: None Publish date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:01:37 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca75 Bargaining For DemocracyDescription: “Dan wades into the treacherous waters of the Middle-East and terrorism and comes up with solutions almost everyone will hate. Also: David Brooks, Keith Olbermann, and the Whigs make our news.” Keywords: David Brooks, Keith Olbermann, Whigs, terrorism, podcast, war, Iran, Israel, Jewish, Krauthammer, Friedman Show Notes: 1. “Waiting to be Wooed” by David Brooks for the New York Times, November 30, 2006. 2. “This is Realism?” by Charles Krauthammer for the Washington Post 3. “Culture Shock on Capitol Hill: House to Work 5 Days a Week” by Lyndsey Layton for The Washington Post, December 6, 2006. Publish date: Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:51:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca74 PessimismDescription: “Dan ties together freedom, liberty and the Golden Rule in this Banshee-like wail bemoaning his growing antique-like status. Also: Pork's Washington counter-offensive.” Keywords: freedom, liberty, libertarian, constitution, podcast, congress, senate, spending, rights Show Notes: 1. “Democrats split on how far to go with ethics law” by David D. Kirkpatrick for The New York Times, November 19, 2006. 2. “As Power Shifts in New Congress, Pork May Linger” by David D. Kirkpatrick for The New York Times, November 26, 2006. Publish date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:51:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca73 Positive DivisionDescription:”Common Sense enters its third season and the Democrats retake Congress. In both cases, it will mean changes. Or will it? Also: Unpopular populism.” Keywords: Democrat, Republican, political, podcast, populist, Dobbs, Buchanan, Congress, government, Senate Show Notes: 1. “Poll: Majority believes government doing too much” by CNN.com, October 27, 2006. 2. “Dobbs: I'm a populist, deal with it” by Lou Dobbs for CNN.com, November 16, 2006. Publish date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:52:43 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca72 Legislators of Mass DestructionDescription: “Dan suggests that the out-of-control spending habits of both political parties are at least as much of a threat to us as Osama Bin Laden. Also: What the reaction to John Kerry's Iraq comments says about US.” Keywords: Osama, Kerry, Iraq, Democrats, Republicans, spending, fiscal, voters, budget, conservative Show Notes: 1. “Poll: Majority believes government doing too much” by CNN.com, October 27, 2006. Publish date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 05:52:43 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca71 Buchanan on EmpireDescription: “Dan interviews author and three-time presidential candidate Pat Buchanan on U.S. foreign policy, isolationism, Iraq and terrorism. Also, war footage controversy.” Keywords: Buchanan, Iraq, terrorism, empire, U.S., podcast, conservative, Republic, reform, Republican, McLaughlin Show notes: 1. “A Republic, Not an Empire” by Patrick J. Buchanan 1999 Publish date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 01:14:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca70 Two-Party MonopolyDescription: “Dan proposes uniting the “everybody else” Independent and Third Party crowd in American politics to force the Big Two parties to open up the electoral system. Also, online gambling.” Keywords: Democratic, Republican, libertarian, Green party, non-partisan, gambling, third party, moderate Show notes: 1. Ralph Nader, presidential campaign speech at the Nader / Camejo 2004 campaign rally in San Francisco, July 16, 2004. Publish date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:14:13 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca69 Blackballed From The Nuke ClubDescription: “North Korea claims to have tested a nuclear weapon. Dan figures you would too if you were them. He also talks to some of the show's listeners.” Keywords: Korea, nuclear. WMD, podcast, libertarian, politics, republican, democrat Show Notes: 1. Blade 2. Chuck 3. Dave 4. Scott Publish date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:32:47 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca68 FanaticDescription: “Can Americans decide to give up constitutional rights in exchange for more security? Dan examines this and other “weighty” issues.” Keywords: search, seizure, amendment, fat, obesity, constitution, libertarian, rights, freedom Show Notes: 1. ”NYC Mulls Ban on Trans Fats in Eateries” by David B. Caruso for the Associated Press 2. Letter to the Editor, The Eugene Register-Guard October, 2006 Publish date: Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:04:34 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca67 The Big Rant ShowDescription: “Dan is in rare form in this loud, fast and repetitive tirade against Democrats, Republicans,the UN, the War, electronic voting machines and people who don't think you should have to have an I.D. to vote.” Keywords: Partisan, democratic, republican, Iraq, terror, war, voting, election Show Notes: 1. “Anxious Dems eye power of the purse in Iraq” by Bob Cusak for The Hill.com, September 26, 2006. 2. “Voting machines put U.S. Democracy at risk” by Lou Dobbs for CNN.com, September 20, 2006. 3. “House bill to require voter I.D.” by Charles Hurt for The Washington Times, September 21, 2006. 4. “A Democratic Takeover of the House wouldn't be the end of the world” by Jonah Goldberg for The National Review Online, September 18, 2006. 5. “Congress stalls move to reform lobbying system” by Richard Clough for the Chicago Tribune, September 14, 2006. 6. “Chavez bedevils Bush, U.N.” by Maggie Farley for the Los Angeles Times, September 21, 2006. Publish date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:14:03 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca66 Impediments To EducationDescription: “Why can't we Americans innovate our way out of our education problems? Dan examines the roadblocks to school reform. Also: Goldwater and the Paleo-Cons.” Keywords: education, school, Goldwater, conservative, teachers, reform Show Notes: None Publish date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:14:32 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca65 Methadone for LibertyDescription: “How do you get a population hooked on government to kick its addiction? Dan offers ideas to get us from here to there. Also, should the Patriot Act apply to eco-terrorists?” Keywords:libertarian, conservative, political, news, government, terrorism, Patriot Show Notes: 1. “Wiretap possibility raised in eco-sabotage case” by Bill Bishop for The Register-Guard, September, 8, 2006. Publish date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:14:32 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca64 (You) Fat BastardsDescription: “Obesity is in the news again, with the Fat Police warning that the costs threaten us all. Dan wonders how much our right to eat or exercise as we choose is worth (in dollars). Also: Jobs and Government.” Keywords: obesity, fat, freedom, liberty, government, jobs, labor, libertarian Show Notes: 1. “Health Experts: Obesity Pandemic Looms” by Rohan Sullivan, the Associated Press September 3, 2006. 2. “31 States Get Fatter, Report Finds” by the Associated Press, August 29, 2006. Publish date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:14:32 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca63 Addicted To SecrecyDescription: “How much government secrecy can a free society stand before voters don't have enough information to make competent decisions? Dan examines this and the question of domestic partner benefits.” Keywords: Secrecy, secret, classified, gay, marriage, partner, government Notes: 1. “Once-public documents are becoming secret” by Christopher Lee for The Washington Post, August 21, 2006. 2. “Teens Defend Polygamy at Salt Lake Rally” by Jennifer Dobner for the Associated Press August 19, 2006. 3. “Unmarried couple want benefits, too” by Curt Woodward for the Associated Press August 23, 2006. Publish date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:54:32 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca62 Common Sense On DrugsDescription: “Dan offers some ideas-solutions on both the Drug War and the War on Terror he thinks might make both work out better for us in the long run.” Keywords: drugs, terrorism, pot, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, hallucinogenic, prohibition Show Notes: 1.“Reefer Madness” (1936) Publish date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:10:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca61 Battling The ScythiansDescription: “The bad guys are trying to wear us down in the War on Terror and Dan says we are playing right into their hands. Also, Al Gore.” Keywords: terrorism, al qaeda, Gore, president, libertarian, Iraq Show Notes: none Publish date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:10:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca60 Commeth The Repo Man?Description: “Do voters care about budget deficits? Dan looks at new statistics showing a fiscal storm brewing and predicts that nobody will care.” Keywords: budget, deficit, debt, libertarian, taxes, fiscal Show notes: 1. “What's the real federal deficit?” by Dennis Cauchon for USA Today, August 4, 2006. 2. “Americans Should Shake Salty Food Habit” by J.M. Hirsch for The Associated Press August 6, 2006. 3. “Teens who watched wrestling more violent” By Margeret Lillard for the Associated Press August 6, 2006. 4. “EU employers free to refuse jobs to smokers” By Andrew Bounds for the (U.K. )Financial Times August 4, 2006. Publish date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 15:10:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca59 Bad ThoughtsDescription: “What should Mel Gibson's penalty be if he turns out to be anti- Semitic? Dan looks at the limits of acceptable thought in our society.” Keywords: anti-Semitic, Jewish, Gibson, racism, bigotry Show Notes: 1. “U.S. Employers Look Offshore for Healthcare” by Daniel Yi for the Los Angeles Times, July 30, 2006. 2. “Detainee Abuse Charges Feared” by R. Jeffrey Smith for the Washington Post, July 28, 2006. 3. “Scientist publishes 'escape route' from global warming” by By Steve Connor, for The (U.K.) Independent, July 31, 2006. Publish date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:10:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca58 The Wimp LegislatureDescription: “What's behind the emasculation of the U.S. House and Senate? Dan breaks down the reasons behind the wimpification of the Legislative Branch of government.” Keywords: Congress, Senate, Executive, Legislative, powers, government, constitution Show Notes: 1. “U.S. Congress Considers Amending Law on Wiretapping” by Deborah Tate Voice of America News, 26 July 2006. 2. “ Buckley: Bush Not A True Conservative” by Thalia Assuras, CBS News, July 22,2006. Publish date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 01:10:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca57 Small Government FantasiesDescription: “Has the dream of smaller government become a fantasy? Dan looks at the issue of constitutionally limited government in the era of terrorism and entitlements.” Keywords: Reagan, government, entitlements, freedom, liberty, constitution, conservative Show Notes: 1. "The One Percent Doctrine" by Ron Suskind for Simon & Schuster, 2006 2. “The Definition of Tyranny” by Bob Herbert for The New York Times, July 17, 2006 Publish date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:50:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca56 RidiculousDescription: “Can common sense be ridiculous? Dan looks at the situation between Israel and her neighbors and thinks ridiculous thoughts that solve nothing.” Keywords: Israel, Palestinian, mushrooms, hallucinogenic, Jewish Show Notes: 1. “Mushroom Drug Produces Mystical Experience” by Malcolm Ritter for the Associated Press, July 11, 2006 Publish date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:19:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca55 The Big Tax ShowDescription: “Dan narrowly avoids having an on-air heart attack while fulfilling a listener request asking for a “rant on taxes”. He also discusses global climate change.” Keywords: taxes, global, climate, tax, reform, I.R.S. Show Notes: 1. “Emergency Over, Saith the Court“ by Charles Krauthammer,, The Washington Post, July 6, 2006. 2. “Little we can do about global warming” by Robert Samuelson, the Washington Post, July 6, 2006. Publish date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:39:53 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca54 The Debate We Aren't HavingDescription: “Dan examines the debate we AREN'T having on a number of current issues including U.S. foreign policy and the domestic lifestyle police.” Keywords: Kaplan, obesity, tanning, nanny, policy, libertarian Show Notes: 1. “Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos” by Robert D. Kaplan, Vintage Books, 2003. 2. “The Dark Side Of Tanning” by John Koblin, the Columbia News Service, June 26, 2006. 3. “Experts debate whether children should be called obese” by the Associated Press, Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Publish date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 23:59:59 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca53 A House DividedDescription: “Have Americans become so divided that it's becoming dangerous? Dan examines that idea and talks about the Reform Party.” Keywords: Partisan, Republicans, Democrats, Perot, Reform Show Notes: 1. “Dean: We are about to enter the 60's again” By Randy Hall, Cybercast News service June 28, 2006 2. “Piling On the New York Times With a Scoop” by Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post, June 28, 2006 Publish date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:22:11 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca52 A Quagmire Exit StrategyDescription: “Dan invokes the ghost of Richard Nixon to “think big” on the issues of the Iraq conflict and the War on Terror.” Keywords: Iraq, terrorism, Nixon, terror, constitution Show Notes: None Publish date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:52:47 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca51 Bill Cosby for PresidentDescription: “Third parties are in the news again, but Dan is more scared than hopeful. He also looks at mandatory motorcycle helmet laws.” Keywords: Cosby, independent, politics, motorcycles, helmets Show notes: 1. “Revised parties would reflect political reality”* by David Brooks for the New York Times June 17th, 2006. 2. “Gather round patriots, I have a plan-a $1 gas tax”* by Thomas Friedman, for the New York Times June 16th, 2006. 3. “Lieberman weighing run as Independent” by Susan Haigh the Associated Press June 14, 2006. 4. “Death rate soars for bikers” by Rick Neale, Florida Today, June 18, 2006. Publish date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:32:47 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca50 Pork me babyDescription: “Is promising political pork to constituents anything like bribery? Dan looks at the practice of politicians bringing home the bacon to the hometown folks.” Keywords: pork, earmark, budget, spending, government Show Notes: 1. “Moran: Democratic majority means more money for 8th district” by Scott McCaffrey the Washington D.C. Sun Gazette, June 10, 2006. 2. “Gingrich may run in 2008 if no front runner emerges” by Juliet Eiperin the Washington Post June 10,2006. 3. “Court to hear wiretap case” by Bob Deans, the Cox news service June 12, 2006. 4. “Auto workers leader warns of more conciliation in the years ahead” by The Associated Press, June 12, 2006 Publish date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 18:12:24 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca49 Return of the Fat PoliceDescription: "After laying low for a while the Fat Police reappear on Dan's radar screen. Also, the debut of a new segment called "Candidates to Watch".” Keywords: obesity, fat, Gingrich, presidential, health, nanny Show notes: 1. "FDA report suggests restaurants fight obesity with smaller meals" by The Associated Press June 1, 2006 2. "Obesity letters getting reaction" by Jill Zeman the Associated Press June 2, 2006 3. "Labor effort driven to form party" by David Steves, The Register-Guard June 8, 2006 Publish date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:12:15 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca48 Rights on the RopesDescription: “What is likely to happen to our constitutional rights if another big terror attack strikes the U.S.? Also, Dan looks at the Iran nuke crisis.” Keywords: Amendment, rights, Iran, nuclear, terror Show notes: 1. “Another Terrorist Attack Coming Soon?” June5 , 2006 CBS News Publish date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 19:42:24 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca47 The Wisdom DeficitDescription: “Dan thinks wisdom is in short supply these days. Can anything be done to make common sense more common? Also, an “In Related News” segment.” Keywords: wisdom, philosophy, third party, Reid, politics, independent Show notes: 1. “The Emperors Handbook” by C. Scott Hicks and David Hicks. 2. “Democratic leader defends taking gift of boxing tickets” by John Soloman, The Associated Press, May 30, 2006. 3. “Third Time” by Peggy Noonan the Wall Street Journal online June 1, 2006. Publish date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:42:24 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca46 The Big Snoop ShowDescription: “The 4th Amendment is taking it on the chin everywhere you look. Dan breaks down the battlefronts and the tactics in the war between liberty and security.” Keywords: Spying, eavesdropping, 4th Amendment, surveillance, C.I.A., N.S.A. Show notes: 1. “New presidential memorandum permits intelligence director to authorize Telcos to lie without violating securities law” Tuesday May 23d edition of The Raw Story. 2. “Attorney Gen: Reporters can be prosecuted” by The Associated Press May 21, 2006 3. “Congress may make ISP's snoop on you” by Declan McCullagh, CNET News, May 16, 2006 4. “High court clashes over police search evidence” MSNBC (via AP) May 18, 2006 5. “In open split with Bush, top U.S. conservative calls for independent movement” by Agence France Presse May 21, 2006 6. “Bush F.B.I. Raid was unconstitutional: The Hill May 24, 2006 7. “Congress tugs back in power tug of war” by Carl Hulse, The New York Times May 24, 2006 Publish date: Fri, 26 May 2006 13:33:30 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) cswdca45 The Democratic IrrelevancyDescription: “Dan wonders if the Democratic Party is a spent force in American politics. He speculates on what might happen if that turns out to be the case.” Show notes: 1. "Lets (Third) Party" Thomas Friedman, New York Times -May 6, 2006 *Headline as it appeared in my local paper...other headlines may differ Publish date: Sat, 20 May 2006 12:00:30 PST (Buy From Merchandise Page) |