Until the past couple of years, former Fox News and MSNBC reporter Rita Cosby never knew the story of her father’s difficult youth in Poland. But in discovering some family possessions, she finally prompted her dad to discuss his service in the Polish resistance to Nazi Germany, his time as a POW and his unforgettable encounter with U.S. forces. Rita Cosby joins us to share the incredible story and to highlight the work the USO does for our troops. It’s work you can support at quiethero.org.
The Fight Over Net Neutrality
Washington continues to be a battleground between the government and the private sector in many areas of the economy – and the internet is no different. So will one side or the other win, or is the answer somewhere in the middle? Radio America’s Jasen Sokol has the story in a segment produced by Tienyue Wu.
Kelly’s Campaign
U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran Jesse Kelly is running for Congress in Arizona. In addition to his passion for secure borders, how would Kelly vote on key issues related to our economy, the war on terrorism and health care. We catch up with Kelly just three weeks before a tough GOP primary.
Electoral College Chaos
Many Democrats were very upset with the 2000 presidential election, after Al Gore won the popular vote but George W. Bush captured the electoral college vote and the White House. Now, several left-leaning states are hoping to avoid another such episode by awarding their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote. What do Democratic state leaders believe this will achieve? Is it remotely Constitutional? Does the electoral college need and improvement? We ask Larry Sabato, professor of political science at the University of Virginia and author of “A More Perfect Constitution”.
Confronting North Korea
Tensions along the Korean Peninsula are higher than usual in the wake of North Korea sinking a South Korean vessel. What is the U.S. policy on North Korea and how much of it depends on Chinese involvement? And is China inclined to force North Korea back into line? Radio America’s Jasen Sokol has the story in a report produced by Tienyue Wu.
Attacking the Debt
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist recently testified before the bipartisan panel tasked with recommending ways to reduce the national debt. What approach does he expect to come from the committee? What are some of his ideas to bring down federal spending? Why is dealing with the cost of the federal workforce a major key to spending restraint? We discuss it all with Grover Norquist.
Spending Revolt
From record deficits and massive spending in Washington to states awash in red ink to local governments wasting money, many voters and activists have had enough. Spending Revolt is a coalition of groups such as Citizens Against Government Waste and Americans for Prosperity. AFP Vice President for Policy Phil Kerpen explains what triggered this movement more than anything else and what it is asking from voters more than anything else.
The Perils of the Climate Bill
Senate Democrats are having a very tough time finding the votes to pass the cap-and-trade climate change bill sponsored by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman. And that’s a good thing, according to scientist and author Dr. Leighton Steward. Why does he believe the bill would greatly damage our economy and our environment? Why are activists targeting carbon dioxide in their agenda when it doesn’t harm us or warm the planet? How much of our energy needs could really be supplied through alternative sources like solar and wind power? We discuss it all with Dr. Steward.
What’s in the Gulf Cleanup Bill?
Congressional Democrats and President Obama are pushing a bill they say will spearhead the restoration of the Gulf coast after the BP spill. But what’s really in the bill? A major provision is ending a major tax break for domestic energy producers – but it would not apply to foreign oil and gas producers. What would the impact of these new taxes have on the energy industry and on jobs? We ask Peter Sepp, executive vice president at the National Taxpayers Union.
Want Jobs? Keep the Tax Cuts!
In just five months, the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts will expire unless Congress votes to extend them. President Obama and many Congressional Democrats say they will allow the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans to end. But what impact would that have? Why would that be a major hit on small businesses? Why could it be bad news for an already dismal job market? We ask Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte, who also reacts to Democratic accusations that the tax cuts greatly add to the national deficit.