Archive for January, 2009
Posted in January 30th, 2009
We have Friday’s top news… How much did our economy shrink in the last quarter of 2008? How are Senate Republicans approaching the stimulus debate? What do financial analysts think of the stimulus plan? What are President Obama’s newest economic initiatives? Who is the new chairman of the Republican party? How did a CIA official […]

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Posted in January 30th, 2009
The current economic recession is no laughing matter - unless you’re listening to The Capitol Steps - Washington’s premier musical and political parody troupe. This week we’re joined by impressionist Mark Eaton and and are treated to “401 (K)” and “When I’m 84″.

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Posted in January 30th, 2009
The economic stimulus package making its way through Congress is supposed to be a job creation bill. But do you know what’s hidden inside on the health care front? Why would this plan give government a stranglehold on the health care arena? Why would care be rationed and expensive treatments and surgeries simply be refused? […]

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Posted in January 30th, 2009
The House of Representatives passed the massive economic stimulus plan on Wednesday. Why did every Republican vote ‘no’? What do Democrats suggest will actually create jobs in this package? Why are House Democrats calling an end to the offer of bipartisanship? How might the Senate change the bill? Will the Gang of 14 bring the […]

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Posted in January 30th, 2009
Here is the second half of Greg’s discussion with political commentator and columnist Tony Blankley, author of “American Grit”. In this installment, Blankley address critical questions as we move deeper into the 21st century. Should we bring back the military draft? What’s the best and smartest way to become energy independent? What type of media […]

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Posted in January 29th, 2009
We have Thursday’s top news… What did Rod Blagojevich say in his own defense to the Illinois State Senate? What was the final vote on his impeachment? How is President Obama reacting to all Republicans voting against the economic stimulus plan? How is the stimulus plan being received in the U.S. Senate? And what happened […]

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Posted in January 29th, 2009
Former Vice President Al Gore was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday, imploring lawmakers to act swiftly and decisively to avert a climate catastrophe. But does the latest scientific evidence suggest any such calamity around the corner? What does it show? Why can’t climate change alarmists afford to be wrong? And how is this movement very […]

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Posted in January 29th, 2009
How significant is the unanimous Republican opposition to the Democratic stimulus plan? Can the GOP stop this bill in the U.S. Senate or is this massive spending package a done deal? What should we make of Kirsten Gillibrand as the new senator from New York? And how should we view the final arguments from Rod […]

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Posted in January 29th, 2009
The very sluggish economy is forcing some companies to skip their annual Superbowl ads. But some firms are jumping at the chance to air their message to more than 100 million people. One of those companies is Denny’s. Why is Denny’s picking this year for its first Superbowl ad? What does it expect to gain […]

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Posted in January 29th, 2009
America is facing very difficult challenges both here at home and abroad. What will it take for us to not only survive these hurdles but thrive as we lead the world through the 21st century? Why is a new American nationalism necessary? What does that mean? How important is the free market to that vision? […]

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