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Wednesday, July 8, 2009 · 9:00PM Eastern
First Hour:
Jaime's News and Opinion. A weekly wrap-up of the top news items.
Second Hour:
Open Phone Lines · Call in and let's talk, you pick the topic! · 888-DEBATE-5
Final Hour:
Allegedly News · A weekly review of top stories from the odd and off-the-wall news categories.
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New Audio Posted
July 1, 2009 - The show from July 1, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the US withdrawal of troops from Iraqi cities, federally funded studies for studying federal spending, REAL ID reemerging as Pass ID, and Independence Day fun.
During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers and discussed marketing the Conservative message, Robert Gibbs' press conferences, news bias and news ratings, US auto sales, electric cars, and Norm Coleman conceding the Minnesota Senate race to Al Franken.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
June 24, 2009 - The show from June 24, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
Tonight was our special, condensed edition of the show. We had a ninety minute program with no breaks, and took calls all evening.
During the show, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed the proposed energy bill in the House, nuclear power, pollution, South Carolina Governor Sanford's admission of infidelity, the Iranian election, brand loyalty, and college aid.
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New Audio Posted
June 17, 2009 - The show from June 17, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
Tonight was a slightly shortened show. During the first hour, we discussed President Obama's proposals to overhaul financial regulations, the 'cash-for-clunkers' proposals pending in Congress, and the proposed Travel Promotion Act of 2009.
During the second hour, we spoke with 4 callers. We discussed government funded healthcare, the U.S. economy problems, legislating compassion, and aging populations.
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New Audio Posted
June 10, 2009 - The show from June 10, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
This program is dedicated to the memory of Bill Wertz, 1954-2009.
During the first hour, we discussed ramped up federal efforts to spend economic stimulus money. We also touched on bankruptcy protections and 'one-item' legislation.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 6 callers. We acknowledged the passing of our friend, Wertz, and shared our memories of him. We also discussed the Chrysler sale to Fiat and its bankruptcy, our service-based economy, the America's Debate Year in Review Awards, the expenses scandal in the UK, book recommendations, and the future of the auto industry.
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New Audio Posted
June 3, 2009 - The show from June 3, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the bankruptcy filing of General Motors, retirement and social security, President Obama's trip to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the 2009 hurricane season.
During the second hour, we spoke with 2 callers and discussed the U.S. funding a new embassy in Pakistan, remote warfare, hate crime legislation, and political corruption scandals in the UK.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
May 27, 2009 - The show from May 27, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed paid vacation hours, deficit spending, the North Korea nuclear issues, and Sonia Sotomayor's nomination as justice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed more issues surrounding the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, North Korea's nuclear tests, the 2010 census, and the U.S. jobs market.
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New Audio Posted
May 20, 2009 - The show from May 20, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed recently passed federal credit card legislation, and new fuel and vehicle emissions standards.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 5 callers. We discussed the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka, more on the new fuel and vehicle emissions standards, credit card legislation, carrying guns on national lands, strategies the GOP could utilize to earn more support, the price-tag for the presidential helicopter fleet, and Bush administration torture memos.
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New Audio Posted
May 13, 2009 - The show from May 13, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed federal budget deficits, proposals to reform health care and how to fund it, and tax hikes sought by the President.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 5 callers. We discussed Space Shuttle Atlantis, political humor, House Speaker Pelosi's changing stories on her knowledge of torture memos drafted by the former administration, further discussions on nationalized health care, credible news sources, potential Supreme Court nominees, and increasing problems in Afghanistan.
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New Audio Posted
May 6, 2009 - The show from May 6, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the swine flu, Senator Specter's position as the most junior Democratic member of the Senate, the supplemental aka emergency war spending legislation debate, and the upcoming opening on the Supreme Court.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 5 callers. We discussed the bankruptcy of Chrysler, unions and their usefulness, public servants, partisanship of political parties, and purchasing new automobiles.
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New Audio Posted
April 29, 2009 - The show from April 29, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed President Obama's press conference, the first 100 days of his presidency, and the swine flu.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 4 callers. We discussed more aspects of the swine flu, Senator Specter's party switch, the US control of its border, and the power of Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona.
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New Audio Posted
April 22, 2009 - The show from April 22, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed gun control laws, Earth Day, Congressional hearings on energy and the environment, and President Obama's energy usage.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 6 callers. We discussed a proposed bridge to cross the Red Sea, the Department of Justice's stance on Bush administration torture memos, global warming, energy consumption, President Obama's encounter with Hugo Chavez, and predictions for the 2010 election.
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New Audio Posted
April 15, 2009 - The show from April 15, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the tax day tea parties, along with the effectiveness of these types of protests, and also the Obama administration's options in responding to piracy.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed more options for dealing with piracy, the tea-parties, U.S.-Mexico border and immigration problems, the upcoming fifth Summit of the Americas, including the Cuba travel and trade embargos, and also had some fun with the old dogs versus cats debate.
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New Audio Posted
April 8, 2009 - The show from April 8, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed income taxes, jury service, recent mass shootings, North Korea's alleged launch of a missile or possibly a satellite, and the cost to see a major league baseball game in 2009.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 3 callers. We further discussed the economics of baseball, jury nullification, recent indictments in Illinois politics, September 11th conspiracy theories, unemployment numbers, Somali pirates, and U.S. border control problems.
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New Audio Posted
April 1, 2009 - The show from April 1, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed President Obama's trip to Europe for the G-20 summit, the related protests, the White House's forced resignation of GM CEO, auto-bailouts, and the most recent Cabinet nominee to experience tax troubles.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 5 callers. We discussed alternatives to the President's budget proposals, deficit spending, Blue Dog Democrats, American industry bailouts, President Obama's meeting with the Queen of England, diplomatic gift-giving, relations between Iraq, Iran, and the US, and possibilities of Middle East peace.
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New Audio Posted
March 25, 2009 - The show from March 25, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed President Obama's message to Iran, the recent postings to the Whitehouse.gov blog, the President's recent prime time press conference and the overused themes of 'H-triple-E' - healthcare, education, energy and economy, and we also discussed the U.S. reaction to the upswing in violence at the U.S-Mexico border.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 5 callers. We discussed public support of our President's plans, North Korea's threats to launch a missile over Japan, Treasury Secretary Geithner's ties to the IMF, transparency of the federal government, unemployment, more on the President's press conference, and the spending limits of the U.S.
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New Audio Posted
March 18, 2009 - The show from March 18, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, and the AIG bonuses along with that company's acceptance of taxpayer funded bail-outs.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 6 callers. We discussed AIG's bailouts, a few more items from the 'O-Positive' list as first referenced on our March 4th show, global warming and climate change, the coup in Madagascar, teenage pregnancy and sex education, and the U.S. deficit.
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New Audio Posted
March 11, 2009 - The show from March 11, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed economic problems, whether President Obama can win a second term, voter identification systems, the delay of the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, and Chinese harassment of U.S. Navy ships.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 7 callers. We discussed future economic growth, protectionism and isolationism, welfare, exploitations in free capitalist societies, materialism, and preserving autonomy on a local government level.
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New Audio Posted
March 4, 2009 - The show from March 4, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the differences between conservatives and Republicans, and President Obama's first budget proposal.
During the second and third hours, we spoke with 4 callers. We discussed various aspects of President Obama's first 30 days in office - presented in an 'O-Positive' and 'O-Negative' format, government bailouts, banking industry troubles, and we even had a defense of Bernie Madoff presented by one of our callers.
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New Audio Posted
February 25, 2009 - The show from February 25, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the Libertarian party, President Obama's speech before the joint session of Congress, and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's response to the President's speech.
During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed government stimulus of the economy, the size of government, more on the President's speech, unemployment, and keeping our government in check.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
February 18, 2009 - The show from February 18, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the related issues arising from the legislation, and the money to be spent on it.
During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed the growing size of our federal government, more on the stimulus package, citizen involvement in government, and inflation.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
February 11, 2009 - The show from February 11, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed President Obama's first prime time press conference, the ineffectual White House press corps, and covered numerous items of pork and earmarks in the stimulus bill.
During the second hour, we spoke with 4 callers. We discussed the release of A.Q. Khan in Pakistan, President Obama's press conference, Treasury Secretary Geithner's financial stability plan announcement, Chicago's attempts to keep Walmart out, the recent collision of two satellites and dealing with space junk in Earth's orbit.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
February 4, 2009 - The show from February 4, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the Senate's debate of the economic stimulus legislation, the tax problems of some of President Obama's Cabinet choices, and the problems with our income tax structure.
During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed the economic stimulus legislation, infrastructure spending, Treasury Secretary Geithner's background, the budget problems at the U.S. Post Office, and the nationalization of industry and banks.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
January 28, 2009 - The show from January 28, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
Due to technical difficulties beyond our control, this broadcast was shorter than usual, and we took no calls. During the show, we discussed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that passed the House, and also covered some of the executive orders signed by President Obama this week. We apologize for the shortened show, and assure you the problems have already been rectified.
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New Audio Posted
January 21, 2009 - The show from January 21, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the inauguration of Barack Obama, the initial days ahead for the new administration, speculation on the New York Senate seat appointment, and reviewed a list of some of the 500 laws proposed in the first days of the 111th Congress.
During the second hour, we spoke with 4 callers. We heard some perspectives on life in Iraq, the war, and the incoming administration from one of our callers currently serving over there. We also discussed the inauguration, the first 100 days for President Obama, Hillary Clinton's role as Secretary of State, stimulus plans, winter weather, and George W. Bush's legacy.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
January 14, 2009 - The show from January 14, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed President Bush's last press conference, reflected on the legacy of President Bush, the release of additional bail-out funds, and the inauguration of Barack Obama.
During the second hour, we spoke with 2 callers and discussed the latest on the efforts to seat senators in Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. We also continued our reflections of the legacy of George W. Bush, the role of media in questioning our leaders, speculation on Al Franken's ability to be a senator, whether Hillary Clinton is legally eligible to be Secretary of State, and the record cold temperatures across the United States.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
January 7, 2009 - The show from January 7, 2009 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the problems with seating the Senators in Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, Barack Obama's proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, and December auto sales numbers in the U.S.
During the second hour, we spoke with 4 callers and discussed the historical uses of debt and investments, bank mergers and control of money, the Federal Reserve's role, life after the 2008 election, and pay-to-play politician scandals.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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Holiday Break
December 18, 2008 - America's Debate Radio will be taking a two week break for Christmas and New Years, as both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve fall on Wednesday.
We will return to the air on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
New Audio Posted
December 17, 2008 - The show from December 17, 2008 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed Hillary Clinton's eligibility to become Secretary of State, the possibility of Caroline Kennedy becoming the Senator of New York, President Bush's farewell trips to Afghanistan and Iraq, and the scandal involving long-time investor Bernard Madoff.
During the second hour, we spoke with 4 callers and discussed the American auto company bailout talks, job markets, unemployment, foreclosures, more on Caroline Kennedy as a potential Senator for New York, political celebrities, and reflections on the legacy of President George W. Bush.
During the final hour, we did not have Allegedly News. Instead, we went over predictions made by our members and listeners in late 2007 for 2008. America's Debate Radio will be taking a break for the remainder of the year. We'll be back on January 7, 2009.
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New Audio Posted
December 10, 2008 - The show from December 10, 2008 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the latest attempts for American automotive company bailouts, Barack Obama's infrastructure-based economic stimulus plans, and the criminal corruption charges brought against Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers and discussed the Supreme Court's refusal to hear a case regarding Obama's eligibility to be president, fun facts about Christmas at the White House, more on the criminal charges against Blagojevich, real vs. fake Christmas trees, and predictions on who will fill Obama's vacated Illinois Senate seat.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
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New Audio Posted
December 3, 2008 - The show from December 3, 2008 has been posted to the Audio Archive.
During the first hour, we discussed the Georgia Senate run-off election results, an alternative economic stimulus proposal from Texas Representative Gohmert, and sales numbers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers and discussed the accidental self-shooting by NFL player Plaxico Burress, gun rights generally, the glamorization of college football, more on the Rep. Gohmert's proposal, China's buying of U.S. debt and theft of intellectual property, Bill Clinton's legacy, and ended with some hypothetical speculation on how the U.S. election would have turned out had the Mumbai, India attacks happened before we voted.
During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news.
Enjoy!