May 22, 2013
After headlines & crew chat: Todd Zwillich from the Takeaway reports from DC.
Next hour, we talk to NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake and Jesselyn Radack of the Government Accountability Project.
Then the LA Times’ Ken Dilanian on national security.
In the third hour, Dr. Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations talks foreign policy.
Good news for Twitter AND comedians! Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is running for Mayor of New York City! If Mark Sanford can make a comeback, anyone can!!
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May 21, 2013
First, let us say our thoughts go out to all those affected by the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma. Here is how you can help and donate to the Red Cross.
After headlines and crew chat, Steve Vladeck of American University tells us why we should not expand the war on terror.
Next hour, more foreign policy with Steve Clemons from the Atlantic.
In the third hour, John Avlon of the Daily Beast and CNN, and Will Cain of the Blaze and CNN.
If the DOJ is spying on us right now, we’re actually kinda pumped… I mean it’s an increase in listenership!
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May 20, 2013
After headlines, crew chat we ask the question: who is a better commencement speaker, First Lady Michelle Obama or Pete Dominick? (I am contractually obligated to vote for the latter)
Later in the first hour, Award winning journalist, David Cay Johnston briefs us on the latest with the IRS’s issues.
In the second hour, we talk political ignorance with Ilya Somin of George Mason.
Then Dave Weigel of Slate reports discusses the various scandals on Capitol Hill.
In the third hour, former assistant Secretary of Education, Diane Ravitch talks schools.
Plus a big congratulations to my former producer Aaron and Alexandra Hodges who got married on Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
After headlines & crew chat, we had our weekly political discussion with CNN’s Political Director, Mark Preston later this hour.
In the second hour we talk about “free range parenting” with writer, Lenore Skenazy.
Then award winning actress and activist, Glenn Close Stands Up! against the stigma associated with mental illness.
In the third hour a discussion on for-profit prisons with David M. Shapiro.
USA Today reports 58% of pools in Atlanta may have fecal matter, the same can be said about radio studios in New York City.
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