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Barbara Simpson: Feds Slam the Poor

October 25, 2014 4 Comments

Barbara Simpson on how cuts to the food stamp program are causing a huge financial hit to merchants and are threatening the poor.

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Nazis Getting Social Security

October 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the revelation that the US has been paying Nazis to live abroad and not in the United States.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Frank Mankiewicz Dies at 90

October 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann reflects on the passing of former Robert F. Kennedy press secretary in 1968 and president of NPR, Frank Mankiewicz. Mankiewicz died at age 90 and left his mark on America.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: More Middle East Headlines

October 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the numerous headlines from the Middle East reflect the tragedy that is happening in the region.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Secession Is Not An Option

October 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann believes a proposal by southern states to secede from the union and call themselves “Reagan” is utter lunacy.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Terror in Ottawa

October 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says what happened in Ottawa demonstrates the danger of radical Islam.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Reagan’s Astrologer Dies

October 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on the passing of astrologer Joan Quigley and how President Reagan never made a move without her advice.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Freezing Employee’s Eggs in Silicon Valley

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about several Silicon Valley firms offer to freeze eggs. Is it a perk or a plan to make women work later into their lives?

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Say No to the Sidetalk Toll

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann disagrees with the idea of a sidewalk toll for the Golden Gate Bridge. Walking across the famous span should remain free.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Passing Of Ben Bradlee

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann reflects on the passing of Ben Bradlee and how if there’s a story to be covered in heaven, Bradlee would cover it brilliantly.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Could Ebola Affect the Cost of Chocolate?

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Barbara Simpson talks about the problems associated with Ebola and one not previously considered: the effect on chocolate and cocoa prices and supplies.

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Ebola and Hysteria

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Amidst all of the hysteria, there needs to be ultimate accountability about what is being said about Ebola. John Rothmann comments.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: The Fed Chair Talks Rich Getting Richer

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen saying the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Does that mean the middle class is disappearing?

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Saving Kobani

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann asks whether the U.S. drop of small arms, food, and supplies is enough to save Kobani from Islamic State.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Temple Mount – Sacred to Three Faiths, Middle of Conflict

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Conflict over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem grows after Abbas statement saying Jews have “no right to go there.”

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Natural Grass Vs. Artificial Turf

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann discusses the benefits of natural grass playing fields over artificial turf.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Newspapers – End of an Era

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young on how newspapers are rapidly fading away as people turn towards electronic media.

Filed Under: Current Events, Lloyd Lindsay Young, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: How Much Should We Fear the Political Process Around Ebola?

October 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says the only thing we have to fear is Ebola itself.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Is the President’s Choice For Ebola Czar a Good One?

October 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss the fact that the Ebola Czar is not a doctor. The President’s detractors are on full attack.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Texas Voter ID Decision

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says the Supreme Court decision on the Texas voter ID law is an affront to democracy.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Taking Ebola Seriously Now?

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Americans have gotten complacent about contagious diseases because of all the vaccinations we have – -so we (including the medical establishment) don’t take Ebola seriously. Barbara Simpson hosts.

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Importance of Amriyat al Fallujah

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how the town of Amriyat al Fallujah is the gateway to Baghdad. If it falls, Islamic State will score an important victory.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: President Obama’s Credibility

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how in the face of the Ebola crisis, Obama appears indecisive and that is not effective presidential leadership.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Obama Ebola Bashing?

October 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Bashing Obama on Ebola is irresponsible. John Rothmann comments.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Iran Blames US For ISIS

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the Grand Ayatollah of Iran says the U.S., Zionists, and Great Britain are responsible for the crisis with Islamic State.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Turkey Bombs the Kurds

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how Turkey is bombing Kurds in Turkey instead of Islamic State In Syria.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Obama Meets Defense Chiefs

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about October 14 being an important day as defense chiefs from more than 20 nations meet with President Obama to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Oceans Are Rising

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the oceans are rising and we need to start preparing for what lies ahead.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Road Rage and How We React

October 13, 2014 1 Comment

Barbara Simpson recounts a couple of road rage incidents, talks about her reactions then recounts one last week, an encounter with a cussing Vet!

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Taking Pictures of Underwear in Public?

October 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss a judges ruling that says it is okay to shoot other people’s underwear if its showing in public.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Middle East Headlines are Confusing

October 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says the headlines from Iraq and Syria reflect confusion about what is happening.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: A Three Day Work Week?

October 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

One of the world’s richest men says the US should be heading toward a three day work week. Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen ask whether it would work.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: The Airlines May Be Reading Your Texts

October 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the woman who was kicked off her plane because she sent a negative text about service. Was the airline intercepting her messages?

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Who Lost Iraq?

October 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann asks who lost Iraq and what’s next for the Middle East?

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Women Shouldn’t Ask for Raises? Really?

October 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the head of Microsoft saying women should not ask for raises, but instead should stay back and wait.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Airlines Serious About Ebola

October 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Men in Hazmat suits greeted a US Airways flight carrying a man who yelled he had Ebola. Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen say there are no jokes when it comes to Ebola.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Objections to the Plastic Bag Ban

October 10, 2014 1 Comment

Barbara Simpson criticizes the Plastic Bag Ban, gives examples, tells how retailers win the jackpot on this and a couple of snarky ways to protest – – plus supporting an initiative!

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Baghdad Falling?

October 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says Baghdad is now threatened by Islamic State forces. This is a major problem for President Obama.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Jennifer Lawrence Says You May Be a Sex Offender

October 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Jennifer Lawrence says that anybody who looks at her hacked naked photos is a sex offender. Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen disagree with each other very strongly.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Fleet Week Shipboard Memories

October 9, 2014 1 Comment

Barbara Simpson on her experience landing on an aircraft carrier, reflecting on the youth and skill of the crews and the demands we put on these volunteers.

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Fear of Ebola

October 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says as dangerous as Ebola is, the fear of Ebola is also a danger.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Kobani Appears Lost

October 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how the White House, the Pentagon and observers believe the battle for Kobani is lost.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Dan Ashley: ISIS Or ISIL: What’s In A Name?

October 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Dan Ashley asks what is the difference between ISIS, ISIL, and Islamic State?

Filed Under: Current Events, Dan Ashley, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Scared About Ebola?

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen report on the new plan to take the body temperature of people coming back from West Africa. Is confidence in the government fading regarding our safety and Ebola?

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The PUC’s Michael Peevey

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann believes that with the ongoing scandal in the California PUC, it’s time for Governor Brown to replace Michael Peevey.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Kobani’s Future Is Confused

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and how the battle for Kobani is critical.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Criticism Mounts Against the President

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann looks at how opposition and criticism against President Obama are on the rise, including from the Democratic Party.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: PG&E and the PUC

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann looks at how there is now a federal investigation of P.G.& E. and the P.U.C. and says it is about time.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: What If Kobani Falls to Islamic State?

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann asks what would happen if Kobani falls to Islamic State? How will President Obama respond?

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Senator Cruz Blasts SCOTUS

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how Senator Ted Cruz has blasted the Supreme Court on same sex marriage and is building his base for 2016.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

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