Today’s show focused on the Never Ending War (On Terror). How a response to our being attacked has turned into what looks like war for the sake of having war.
We began the show with a few tips for arguing politics from a Cracked.com article. Here it is. (There is a bit of salty language here)
Don’t forget Rides for Strides on June 1st from 10 am -3 pm. See you there.
With all that is going on in Washington these days, we took a look at three areas of concern:
The House passed legislation that would change overtime compensation for most employees.
The Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform hits a wall of Republicans who are demanding that the border be 100% before anything else is considered.
The IRS is in a world of trouble as the Cincinnati office targeted conservative groups for delays and extra scrutiny when they applied for non-profit status.
Keep checking back, we’ve got more to cover from Washington
Today, we looked at balancing residential life and the nightlife in downtown Greenville,
took a few minutes to preview tomorrow’s vote for the District 1 congressional seat.
We also agreed with Sen. Jackson’s proviso currently in the budget to require no junk food in the Governor’s mansion
We weighed in on the ethics reform legislation that passed the House and now is before the Senate in Columbia.
While encouraging listeners to look beyond the cable news networks, we dispelled a recent story of a “War on Christianity.”
Finally, hearing that the #8 most dangerous neighborhood in the country is right here in Greenville, the Woodside community, we talked about working with all manner of groups to make a change.
Friday, I will a guest on the Occupy the Microphone on WOLI 105.7FM/910 AM. Listen live from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
We started today’s show with looking beyond the stereotype of SNAP with an interview with a local single mother and her experience with food stamps.
Then we updated the race for U.S. House District 1.
We spent some time discussing what our Legislature is working on in Columbia,
and we finished the show with a brief discussion on nullification.
Until next week: Do something to make a difference in your community!
We spent today’s show talking about the Boston bombing, the manhunt, the suspects and what happens from here.
We also spent time analyzing the explosion at the West Fertilizer plant explosion ans the idea of government regulations.
There’s still time to help us out with Rides for Strides.
Honoring the victims and families of the Boston Marathon bombing was how we opened today’s show. We continue to send our prayers for all of them.
Background checks and “Stand Your Ground” laws were next on the docket
We finished up the show talking about President Obama’s proposed budget
Don’t forget about Rides for Strides on April 27th!
We started today’s show remembering the “Iron Lady.” Margaret Thatcher as she passed away this morning.
Followed by a trip to the Korean Peninsula, trying to make sense of the storm that is brewing there.
We then turned our attention to D.C taking a brief look at how two big issues that will be addressed this week:
The Gang of Eight’s immigration reform proposal
And President Obama’s budget, that includes Social Security reforms that some of those on the Left are calling “unconscionable.”
Finally, we questioned what is going on in the South Carolina Republican party.
We interviewed Starr Hammond of Southern Starr Promotions
Dr. Gail Everett of Strides Tutoring
and the fundraiser they are putting together: Rides for Strides
We also discussed Truth in Sentencing in light of Jack Sterling of Home Gold infamy and his parole after just 1 year in jail
and possible changes to the SNAP program that would change what food can be purchased with an EBT card.
We dealt with a wide range of topics today.
Starting right here in Greenville, we highlighted the Food Truck Revolution rally held at the Owl this past Wednesday
Then we headed to the Coast and looked at tomorrow’s Primary for the US House District 1, Sen. Tim Scott’s old seat, focusing on the Republican frontrunner,
our former governor as he tries to make his comeback from disgrace.
Columbia was our next stop, as we looked at how productive the SC Senate has been. We also spent some time looking at the battle to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act here is SC, as well as the GOP’s alternative “solutions.”
Finally, we spent time in Washington with the efforts at repealing or defunding Obamacare.
Next week, we’ll be discussing Strides Tutoring and Rides for Strides.
We began today’s show talking about Monday’s public hearing held in Greenville, on Sen. Bright’s (R-Spartanburg) proposed Open Carry law for South Carolina,
then we discussed Greenville’s suggested new rules for food trucks,
and finished up the show congratulating Sen. Rand Paul for his filibuster and looking into the reason behind it.
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