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Left, Right and Center
from KCRW 

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

Scott McClellan’s new book about his years in President Bush’s administration as his press secretary, What Happened, is the lead subject for the panel to discuss.  Tony Blankley describes McClellan humorously as an “inconsequential cipher” which the panel finds amusing and memorable.  The panel has plenty to say, pro and con, about McClellan’s book.

The panel also discusses a repetetive topic: when will Senator Clinton drop out of the nomination race?  There is admiration for her will to keep fighting but the panel thinks that things will change in Senator Obama’s favor shortly after this coming Tuesday’s primary.

The four participants on the show are Robert Scheer who represents the left, Tony Blankley who represents the right, Matt Miller 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.

Click here to be taken to the Left, Right and Center home page where you can download or listen to the podcast.

Click here to be taken to the Washington Post article about Scott McClellan’s new book.

United States Bill of Rights

I ran across an interesting website called Librivox, which has a large number of audio readings of public domain documents and books.  One of the documents that caught my attention was the Bill of Rights from our Constitution.

The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. They were introduced as a series of amendments in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison. Ten of the amendments were ratified and became the Bill of Rights in 1791. These amendments limit the powers of the federal government, protecting the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. (Summary courtesy of Wikipedia)

You can read the Bill of Rights and other Amendments at the Good Politics Radio US Constitution Amendments page.

You can listen to and download the audio reading of the Bill of Rights here.  By the way, the reader has a very pleasant English accent, which you will enjoy.

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

Upriver, downriver, natives versus ranchers and utilities: a classic conflict plays itself out over the use of water resources in the Klamath River Basin of California and Oregon. While most throw up their hands in frustration, a determined few seek commonality amid the divisive turbulence.

Guests:
Bob Chadwick, Jon Coney, Troy Fletcher, Becky Hyde, John Kitzhaber

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Down By the Riverside” by Chris Barber’s Jazz Band, Great Southern Records; welcome- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 1- “Hurt Like Mine” by The Black Keys, Fat Possum Records; insert 1- Rekindle the Fire by Mary Youngblood, Silver Wave Records; break 2- “One Sweet World” by Dave Matthews Band, RCA/Bama Rag Records; Bottom of the Hour Billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell with Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 3- “Down to the River to Pray” by Allison Krause, UMG Recordings; close and credits- “Fishing Blues” by Taj Mahal, CBS/Columbia Records.

Funding: The Park Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This week on American Radio Journal: Ryan Shafik gets the “Real Story” from Club for Growth President Pat Toomey on what is happening to the U.S. economy; Lowman Henry talks with Jim Boulet, Jr. of English First about the latest efforts to have English be the official language of the U.S. government; Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA has an American Radio Journal commentary on the impact of Barack Obama’s speech on racial issues.

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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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Everyone knows Montel Williams is a very popular prime time TV show host. His fans also know he was diagnosed 9 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. In this interview, Montel tells our listeners how they can join with him in a dazzling glamour gala where proceeds will go to fight MS and find a cure for this deadly disease.

We know how difficult it may be to find ways to make a difference in the world. We are all busy and maybe a little worn out listening to all of the woes of the world. Montel has a simple, convenient way for our listeners to help shut down this terrible disease that literally eats a person’s neural net, degenerating every function and system of the body in a long slow, painful spiral. No imaginary monster is as cruel.

So take a listen as we interview the master interviewer about joining his Poker Party Gala to beat MS. Yes…you can join in the glitzy, glamorous NYC Gala. After you listen, click here to find out more.

This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry has a “Newsmaker Interview” with Dr. Gary Scott Smith of Grove City College, author of Faith & The Presidency, on how faith has influenced the actions of America’s presidents: Ryan Shafik talks with Pat Toomey of the Club for Growth on possible running mates for John McCain; and Col. Frank Ryan has an American Radio Journal commentary on the need to tie corporate bonus pay to performance.

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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.

Speak Out Georgia

The Black Woman’s Rally For Obama
By Chika Oduah

 
Greetings! Welcome to Speak Out Georgia on Good Politics Radio. I’m Chika Oduah, your podcast anchor. Thank you for joining in. We have a very interesting program today all about politics. Stay tuned for today’s discussion. (Break)

Welcome back. You are listening to Speak Out Georgia. As you know, the presidential campaign is in full swing. We’ve heard the debates, watched the diplomatic kisses on the cheeks of cherubic babes, we’ve seen candidates come in and out of the great race, and we’re all in tune to that buzz word: change.

This call for change is the resounding mantra of Senator Barack Obama’s campaign and today we’ll speak with one organization that is completely in tune with that mantra.

Today, I speak with Patricia Wilson-Smith from Black Women For Obama. Patricia Wilson-Smith is a freelance writer and authored a book that received quite a bit of attention entitled, Duped By Love. The book brought the author into the spotlight of African American romance literature. Reviewers commented that the novel is “hilarious” and “boldly realistic.” The author was described as one with a “wicked sense of humor.”

The author is with us today, but not because of her acclaimed expertise in dating and romance, but for her political initiatives.

Patricia, thank you for joining us today on Speak Out Georgia. 

Speak Out Georgia: What role do you play in Black Women For Obama as a contributor?
Patricia: Actually I am the executive director for Black Women For Obama. It’s an organization that I started. It started as a small group of women in Atlanta, Georgia that really wanted to get involved in the campaign and some aspects of pulling black women into the political process and it’s actually spread to 16 chapters around the country.

SOG: What is the purpose of Black Women for Obama?
Patricia: Well, obviously we are all very strong Obama supporters but also, we felt like this election year, more than any other, black women had a very important voice and we wanted to make sure that as supporters of Senator Obama, we let the world know and other black women know that there was a group of us who firmly believe that Senator Obama is the best choice for the President of United States. Also, we’re very very adamant about doing what we can to bring more black women into the political process. And not just black women. We reach out to voters of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. We call ourselves Black Women for Obama because we are a group of black women.

SOG: Is BWFO simply on online community or is there more behind it? Is there a type of philosophical meaning behind it?
Patricia: Actually it started out as an online community. It basically started out with me and a blog and it kinda spread from there into a formal group here in Atlanta, Georgia then turned into several groups around the country. We do voter registration; we do volunteer events to feed the hungry. We meet, most chapters, meet at least once a month. We meet by conference as a national organization. So it started out as an online community but now it’s a full blown organization.

SOG: Ok. It does sound to be very hands on and very active which is very impressive. The polls show that women very much are in support of Obama. Why do you think this is, why do you think he is so appealing to females?
Patricia: I think Hilary has good support among the women and Obama has some strong support among the women. But I think it’s primarily because he’s proven himself to be the candidate who has the best interests of families at heart and the interests of children. Improving the health care system, so I think he appeals to them from that standpoint. I think that women are pretty much very very tired with the direction that the country is going in. And for them, he represents change. (more…)

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

Farmers’ markets: From four hundred to four thousand in less than two decades. They’re sprouting like sunflowers in parking lots, town squares and plazas all across the country. They represent signs of life, connection and community in a culture of isolation and alienation. Join us for a stroll through the throngs, the music, the aromas, colors and laughter of farmers’ markets.

Guests:
Ralph Cwerman, President and Co-Founder, The Humpty Dumpty Institute
Sonia DeMarta, Co-Founder and Market Manager, Lexington Farmers’ Market in Massachusetts.
Dan Best, Certified Farmers’ Markets of Sacramento; Member, Federation of California Certified Farmers’ Markets
(Click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits: Music by The Delta Nationals courtesy of The Delta Nationals; welcome- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 1- “A Small Farm in Kentucky” by John Anderson, Koch Records; break 2- “Food” by Deirdra Flint, courtesy of Deirdra Flint; bottom of the hour billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 3- “A Small Farm in Kentucky” by John Anderson, Koch Records; close and credits- “Hog Potato” by Yonder Mountain String Band, Partners in Music. Distribution: WFMT Radio Network, Chicago. Marketing: Creative PR, Los Angeles. Funding: W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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

Ever wish you could put your own words in the president’s mouth? You’re not alone! Join us to hear how regular folks and political insiders talk about and re-conceive America’s foreign policy and its role in the world.

Guests:
Derek Thompson, Student at Northwestern University
Salman Ahmad, Founder and Guitarist of the South Asian band, Junoon
Rand Beers, President National Security Network
Jamal Dajani, Producer and Director of Middle Eastern Programming at Link TV
Sabienne Brutus, Sophomore at the High School for Global Citizenship
Aneka Hewitt, Junior at the High School for Global Citizenship
(Click on a guest’s name to listen to their full unedited interview.)

Credits: Music in this program: open- “Hail to the Chief” by U.S. Air Force Concert Band, courtesy of U.S. Air Force Concert Band; and, “Dimension 37” by Chris Surma, courtesy of Chris Surma; insert 1- “Ghoom Tana” by Junoon, Nameless Records; break 1- “Ghoom Tana” by Junoon, Nameless Records; break 2- “President” by Alexis Harte, courtesy of Alexis Harte; bottom of the hour billboard- “A United Earth I” by Alan Stivell and Yousou N’Dour, Putumayo World Music; break 3- “Dear Mr. President” by Pink and The Indigo Girls, LaFace Records; insert 2- “Folk Vibe #1” by Tananas, ATO Records, insert 3- “New Orleans Instrumental #1” by R.E.M., EMI; close and credits- “Chord Sounds” by Moby, V2 Records; and, “Ghoom Tana” by Junoon, Nameless Records. Other Credits: Sound from State of the Union address courtesy of americanrhetoric.com. Funding: The Ploughshares Fund

Duration: 55:00 minutes

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This podcast is courtesy of The Keystone Report by Matt Best on Good Politics Radio Pennsylvania.

Today on The Keystone Report, host Matthew Best interviews Dr. Paul Kengor. Dr. Kengor is a professor of Political Science at Grove City College, in Grove City, PA. Dr. Kengor specializes on Foreign Policy, the Middle East, and the Reagan and Bush Administrations. He’s also a fellow at the Hoover Institution and has authored over 2 dozen articles that have appeared in national newspapers. He’s also the published author of two national best sellers, God and Ronald Reagan and God and George W. Bush. In addition, his newest book, God and Hillary Clinton was released in September of this year.

During the interview, Mr. Best asked Dr. Kengor about his latest book, the series that he has been writing, the impact of faith on prominent political figures, and the impact the book might have on the 2008 presidential election.

To listen to this podcast click here.

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Matthew Best is the host of “The Keystone Report” which can be heard on the Good Politics Radio Network. Mr. Best is also the President of Best Solutions, an entrepreneurial coaching firm, and co-author, with Ken Blanchard, Jack Canfield, and Steven Covey, of Speaking of Success. He also serves as the Political Editor for The National NetWorker online magazine and is the founder of Link to Politics, an online political community. You can read more of Matthew’s thoughts on politics and courage on his blog - Courage of Conviction.