Two callers — one an Egyptian American — debate, with Pete moderating, over what should and will happen in Egypt, and US policy toward the region. This is a
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AUDIO: Callers Debate Egypt Policy, Prospects
AUDIO: Callers Debate Egypt Policy, Prospects
Feb 4, 2011 | Audio, Featured Calls
Pete Smacks Down Ignorance
Our Veteran’s Day discussion took some strange turns, most notably when caller Mike from NC started making some strange charges. Pete handled it so well, we got flooded with comments from listeners praising Pete and asking to hear it again.
Pete Smacks Down Ignorance
Nov 11, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Caller Eugene in Washington on PTSD
Caller Eugene in Washington, who served two tours in Vietnam, spoke candidly with Pete about his personal trials returning home with PTSD, the effects of which still linger. What a riveting call.
Caller Eugene in Washington on PTSD
Oct 11, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Callers Parse Notions of Race and Farm Work
Two opposing callers discuss immigrant labor. The first is a white supremacist, the second a Mexican. LOLs were had by all (except the white supremacist).
Callers Parse Notions of Race and Farm Work
Sep 24, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Andrew the Lawyer on Citizens United Decision
A lawyer involved with the Citizens United case called in to clear u some misperceptions about the US Supreme Court’s decision. Andrew obviously knows his stuff, but the call gets really interesting once Pete and guest Barry Ritholtz start pressing him on the implications of Citizens United.
Andrew the Lawyer on Citizens United Decision
Sep 20, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Caroline in Indiana on Poverty: Causes, Solutions
Pete asked callers to discuss what causes poverty, but Caroline upped the ante, sharing her own observations and talking about what we can and should do as a nation about poverty — even inviting Stand Up! listeners to a demonstration in DC on October 2nd. This call is what we mean by “stand up!”
Factcheck: UPS did announce profits and layoffs at the same time early this year.
Caroline in Indiana on Poverty: Causes, Solutions
Sep 17, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Tina in Texas with Dr. Carroll on Health Care Burden
Listener Tina in Texas called in while Dr. Aaron Carroll was joining the show. She offered a heart-wrenching account of the difficulties of accessing the health care system without insurance. Her insights contributed to a higher level of analysis than you’ll hear on most talk radio.
Tina in Texas with Dr. Carroll on Health Care Burden
Sep 17, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Daryl in TX on Politics of Torture and Rendition
A well-spoken former Air Force officer contributed insights on political, social, ethical, and legal dimensions to the discussion on extraordinary rendition, torture and abuse of captives in military custody.
Daryl in TX on Politics of Torture and Rendition
Sep 9, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Matt in NH, Barry Ritholtz on Roads & Multipliers
While guest Barry Ritholtz was on the show to discuss the economy, caller Matt from NH raised several arguments that we thought were worth another listen. He makes some factual claims in the call that we fact-checked without definite results one way or the other.
Matt in NH, Barry Ritholtz on Roads & Multipliers
Sep 7, 2010 | Audio, Featured Calls
Caller Carl Challenges Pete and Dr. Carroll on Abortions, Organs
A caller suggests health reform will lead to forced abortions and transplant denials. One of the best calls we’ve had in a while.
Caller Carl Challenges Pete and Dr. Carroll on Abortions, Organs
Aug 13, 2009 | Featured Calls
