Good Politics Radio

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Thomas E. Woods, Jr. of the Ludwig von Mises Institute about his new book: Nullification: How to Resist Tyranny in the 21st Century; Doug Keegan of Harris SBSB has a Making Cents look at investing in a volatile stock market; And, Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (Ret.) has an American Radio Journal commentary on the important right of school choice.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

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The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.

Our failure to protect and respect innately sacred natural places is a direct reflection of our loss of connection to the land and water that sustain us – and a harbinger of self-destruction. These sacred places are sometimes known only to their ancestral guardians and the peoples that have long revered them. Others are those special places in our own neighborhoods where we go for solace, reflection and refreshment. Today we’ll travel to remote regions of the planet where indigenous peoples safeguard the wellsprings of their – and our – well-being.

This program was funded by The Christensen Fund.

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama praised the Wall Street reform bill that he signed into law on Wednesday and explained how it fits into the greater strategy to bring the country out of recession and build an economy for the long run.  The president’s plan is aimed at strengthening the middle class and gives tax breaks to small businesses that creates jobs here, invests in homegrown, clean energy, and cuts taxes for working families.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cseoWNtVe5U

“This week, I signed into law a Wall Street reform bill that will protect consumers and our entire economy from the recklessness and irresponsibility that led to the worst recession of our lifetime.  It’s reform that will help put a stop to the abusive practices of mortgage lenders and credit card companies.  It will end taxpayer bailouts of Wall Street firms.  And it will finally bring the shadowy deals that caused the financial crisis into the light of day.

Wall Street reform is a key pillar of an overall economic plan we’ve put in place to dig ourselves out of this recession and build an economy for the long run – an economy that makes America more competitive and our middle-class more secure.  It’s a plan based on the Main Street values of hard work and responsibility – and one that demands new accountability from Wall Street to Washington. (more…)

The Republican Weekly Address was delivered byRepresentative Mike Pence of Indiana. Pence talks about Washington Democrats’ refusal to listen to the American people and take action to prevent the largest tax increase in history from taking effect. Republicans are listening to the American people through America Speaking Out and offering better solutions to get people working again and make government more accountable to the people it serves. Now in his fifth term in Congress, Chairman Pence represents Indiana’s 6^th Congressional District.

“Hello, I’m Mike Pence from Indiana.

“In the worst economy in a quarter of a century, American families are hurting. That’s obvious to just about everybody, except that is the Democrats in Washington, D.C.

“You know, it’s more clear every day, they just don’t get it. Washington politicians just aren’t listening and the American people know it.

“With nearly 15 million people unemployed and the Pelosi-led Congress poised to take a six-week paid vacation, the American people deserve better.

“Now, President Obama says things are getting better. But American families see things a little differently. (more…)

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks about the pending expiration of the Bush tax cuts with John Nothdurft of the Heartland Institute; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story on primary elections in Michigan and Kansas; And, Dr. Paul Kengor from the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has an American Radio Journal commentary on the 65th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

To listen to the broadcast click here.

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.

Now that the sixties generation is entering its sixties, we’d all better take a deep breath and stand back. Author and cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien has written a wise guide to The Second Half of Life, and asks questions about the elder quest when youthful ambition or abandon no longer suffice. This conversation will resonate with those searching for purpose in the second half of life.

Guests:
Angeles Arrien’s full interview

(Please click on the guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits:
Host: Mark Sommer
Senior Producer: Gregg McVicar
Associate Producers: Matt Fidler, Naihma Deady
Recording Engineer: Chuck Rogers
Production Engineer: Michael Schwartz
Music in this program: Open – “Camilla: The Old, Old Story” by Art of Noise – Offbeat Records; “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Youssou N’Dour – Putamayo World Music; “Hey Old Man” by DIN – DinArts; “For the Love of Elders” by Medicine Dream – Canyon Records; “Death And All His Friends” by Coldplay – Capitol Records

Funding: Listeners Like You

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry gets details on the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the right to keep and bear arms from Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies at the CATO Institute; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story behind GOP unity in the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race; And, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an American Radio Journal commentary on President Obama and the debate over illegal immigration.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

To listen to the broadcast click here.

Mark Levine’s Inside Scoop on Washington

Mark Levine hosts the Raucous Caucus with Terry Kester and Garland Nixon from Washington DC.

Their main topics are the economy and whether Republicans will take of the House in November.  They debate whether the Republicans can win 39 seats in November when the Democrats only won 30 seats in 2006.

They talk about how to get out of a recession/depression.  History shows that massive government spending has been successful in doing so.  The way out is for everyone to spend more, not less.  Levine makes the point that when the economy is strong the government should cut spending and pay down debts, but when the economy is weak and people are hungry the government should feed them with increased spending.  When we get back to full employment then we should cut spending.  Spend, baby, spend is his motto for the current situation.

They agree that reform of the filibuster in the Senate is necessary.  The current government is dysfunctional, partly because of the filibuster feature.  Reforming it will bring us back to a rule by the majority.

The group talks to some live guests who have questions for them.

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The Inside Scoop is nationally syndicated on the Head-On Radio Network and iTunes. The show can be heard on radio weekdays, 5-6 pm Eastern, and can be seen on television Monday 7-8 pm Eastern.

Since June 2003, Mark Levine has given listeners The Inside Scoop from political players inside the Beltway – news that the Media almost never reports and those in power in the Government do not want you to know about. Mark welcomes all during his talk radio hour, and he particularly values calls from folks who disagree with him.

Visit Radio Inside Scoop.com to access more information and additional podcast shows.

Left, Right and Center is a weekly half-hour radio broadcast and podcast produced by KCRW in Santa Monica.

The panel begins by talking about the recent financial regulatory reform in Congress.  Huffington fears that the bill does not end the “too big to fail” concept, which could lead to more bailouts in the future.  Scheer and Blankley are also disappointed in the bill, fearing that lobbyists will now get to make the rules.  They agree that there are some real provisions that should be good in the long run.  Huffington observes that Wall Street, progressives, and conservatives all seem to be unhappy due to ineffectiveness of the regulations.

Next, the panel talks about the rebuff given to Goldman Sachs.  They agree that it is somewhere between a farce and a slap on the wrist.

They also talk about the long anticipated capping of the BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.  They discuss regulations, risks, and continued impact.

Lastly, the panel talks about the upcoming mid-term elections.  President Obama’s approval ratings keep sinking.  The panel discusses some reason why his ratings have fallen.

The participants on the show are Robert Scheer who represents the left, Tony Blankley who represents the right, Matt Miller, the moderator, who represents the center, and Arianna Huffington, who represents the progressive blogosphere.

At the end of this entertaining show the participants each have a 30 second rant to summarize the issue that each sees as most significant.

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On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama criticized the Republican leadership in the Senate for opposing initiatives which that would create jobs and strengthen the economy like cutting taxes for small businesses and extending unemployment insurance for Americans who have lost their jobs during the recession.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIWn65JKMCs

“This week, many of our largest corporations reported robust earnings – a positive sign of growth.

But too many of our small business owners and those who aspire to start their own small businesses continue to struggle, in part because they can’t get the credit they need to start up, grow, and hire.  And too many Americans whose livelihoods have fallen prey to the worst recession in our lifetimes – a recession that cost our economy eight million jobs – still wonder how they’ll make ends meet.

That’s why we need to take new, commonsense steps to help small businesses, grow our economy, and create jobs – and we need to take them now.

For months, that’s what we’ve been trying to do.  But too often, the Republican leadership in the United States Senate chooses to filibuster our recovery and obstruct our progress.  And that has very real consequences. (more…)

The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas. Roberts talked about the recent appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Roberts talks about Dr. Berwick’s stated philosophy of redistribution of health care services and about the likely cuts to Medicare that will result.

“I’m Pat Roberts – and I am very proud to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate.

I’ve had the privilege of serving the people of my state as both a Senator and a Congressman.

And much of my work in Congress has focused on health care, and especially the needs and concerns of patients — whether in a rural hospital in my hometown of Dodge City or in a major metropolitan area like Kansas City.

And no matter where I go, patients tell me they are very worried that the new health care law – Obamacare — will cost more, hurt their quality of care, and keep them from seeing their doctor that they know and trust. (more…)

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.

Today we explore the remarkable power of soulful music to transform sorrow into solace and sadness into joy, not just for the singer but for the listener as well. We’ll hear from two remarkable musician/songwriters who grew up in challenging circumstances and found music to be the life raft in stormy weather and the vessel to calmer waters.  Whether you play an instrument, dance, or simply listen, explore with us the healing power of music.

This program was funded by listeners like you.

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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Mark Levine’s Inside Scoop on Washington

Mark Levine is a guest on the Leslie Marshall Show.  The main topic for today’s show is the Arizona law that seeks to identify non-legal immigrants in the state.  Marshall and Levine discuss the law related to the constitutional direction that the federal government is to enforce immigration laws.

They also talk about the political nature of the Arizona bill.  They suggest some alternative strategies that Arizona could have taken instead of passing a state law.

Callers ask interesting questions and make some valid observations.  Marshall and Levine question the logistics of enforcing the Arizona law.  They talk about some hypothetical situations and talk to more callers.

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The Inside Scoop is nationally syndicated on the Head-On Radio Network and iTunes. The show can be heard on radio weekdays, 5-6 pm Eastern, and can be seen on television Monday 7-8 pm Eastern.

Since June 2003, Mark Levine has given listeners The Inside Scoop from political players inside the Beltway – news that the Media almost never reports and those in power in the Government do not want you to know about. Mark welcomes all during his talk radio hour, and he particularly values calls from folks who disagree with him.

Visit Radio Inside Scoop.com to access more information and additional podcast shows.

On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama announced that on Monday the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by Secretary Shinseki, will begin to make it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits they need.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmBspL-KI24

The Republican Weekly Address was delivered by Representative Phil Gingrey of Georgia. Gingrey invites Americans fed up with Washington’s out-of-control ‘stimulus’ spending spree to make their voices heard through America Speaking Out and help construct a new agenda rooted in the principles of a smaller, more accountable, and less costly government. talked about the Independence Day celebrations across the nation and about the dangers of our large national debt.

“Hello, I’m Doctor Phil Gingrey, and I work for the people of Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.

“Americans are fed up with how things are going in the country right now. They see more job losses, rising debt, and plummeting home sales. They feel let down by a government that passes one 2,000-page, trillion-dollar law after another instead of focusing on addressing the problems Americans worry about every day.

“Republicans are listening and offering better solutions that get Washington out of your way, out of your pocket, and back on your side.

“Just look at jobs. President Obama and Democrats in Washington are still trying to convince Americans that their trillion-dollar ‘stimulus’ is working. But our economy has lost more than three million private sector jobs since February 2009. During that same time period, the federal government has actually grown by more than 400,000 jobs. More government, fewer jobs – that’s not recovery, those aren’t results, they’re just more of the same broken promises. Republicans are offering specific proposals to cut spending now. We can provide the fiscal discipline economists say is needed to create private-sector jobs and boost our economy. (more…)

Professor Diran Makinde is the Director, NEPAD Agency (A Program of African Union) African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE) based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. He is the immediate past Director of the NEPAD West African Biosciences Network in Dakar, Senegal. He earned the degrees of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1976, and a PhD in Veterinary Physiology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 1986. Prior to his current appointment, he was in academia from 1978-2007 with teaching experience from the universities of Ibadan (Nigeria) and Zimbabwe. (more…)

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Julia Seymour of the Business & Media Institute of the Media Research Center about the “rebound recession” and government spending; Andy Roth of the Club for Growth has the Real Story on how indecision in Washington is hurting the economic recovery; and Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (ret.) has an American Radio Journal commentary on revival of the Misery Index.

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American Radio Journal is produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. The Lincoln Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1993, the mission of the Lincoln Institute is: “To promote the ideals of free market economics, individual liberty, and limited government through the conduct of public opinion research and related educational programs.”

The Lincoln Institute accepts no government money and is completely funded by philanthropic grant making foundations, corporations, and individuals.

To listen to the broadcast click here.

The following podcast is brought to you courtesy of A World of Possibilities and The Mainstream Media Project.

Referred to by the abstractly bureaucratic term, “internally displaced persons” or IDP’s, some 25 million people in 50 countries fall between the cracks of international law, overlooked and under-served by both their governments and international agencies already overstretched to deal with refugees driven outside their own countries. What can be done to meet the needs of these orphans of conflict?

Guests:
Jenny Pearlman-Robinson, Protection Program Officer for Children and Youth, Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children
Mark Malan, Peacebuilding Program Officer; Refugees International
Donald Steinberg, Vice President for Multilateral Affairs, International Crisis Group
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Credits: Music in this program: open- “Exodus” by Bob Marley and the Wailers – Island Records; “No more Trouble” by Bob Marley and the Wailers – Island Records; “Living Like a Refugee” by Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars – Anti Records; “What’s Goin’ On” by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band; (Various Tracks) by Elliot Goldenthal – DG/Universal; “A United Earth” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour – Putamayo World Music; Host: Mark Sommer Producer: Gregg McVicar Associate Producer: Naihma Deady Engineers: Michael Schwartz Matt Fidler

Funding: Compton Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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Here’s my favorite version of “The Star Spangled Banner” sung by The Cactus Cuties about 6 years ago.  Understandably, they are invited often to sing the National Anthem at basketball and football games.  They currently range in age from 11 to 16 and all hail from Lubbock, Texas.

On his weekly radio address to the nation, President Barack Obama nnounced that the Department of Energy is awarding nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments from the Recovery Act to two solar companies. Abengoa Solar has agreed to build one of the largest solar plants in the world in Arizona, which will create about 1,600 construction jobs with over 70 percent of the construction components and products manufactured here in the USA.  When completed, this plant will provide enough clean energy to power 70,000 homes.  And, Abound Solar Manufacturing is building two new plants, one in Colorado and one in Indiana.  These projects will create more than 2,000 construction jobs, and over 1,500 permanent jobs as the plants produce millions of state of the art solar panels each year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s1OP5eqWKY

This week, I spent some time in Racine, Wisconsin, talking with folks who are doing their best to cope with the aftermath of a brutal recession.

And while I was there, a young woman asked me a question I hear all the time: “What are we doing as a nation to bring jobs back to this country?”

Well, on Friday, we learned that after 22 straight months of job loss, our economy has now created jobs in the private sector for 6 months in a row.  That’s a positive sign.  But the truth is, the recession from which we’re emerging has left us in a hole that’s about 8 million jobs deep.  And as I’ve said from the day I took office, it’s going to take months, even years, to dig our way out – and it’s going to require an all-hands-on-deck effort. (more…)