http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenewsIn the News is a political podcast that covers politics, culture and current events. We cover political news from an independent point of view. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 11:30:00 GMTThu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 GMTPoliticsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/7734c2da-8c64-4b27-b198-361bed52401b_show-artwork--final--600x600.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenewsIn the News is a political podcast that covers politics, culture and current events. We cover political news from an independent point of view. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics,democrat,republican,republicans and democrats,conservative,economy,education,liberal,obama,pres obamaIn The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoIn the News is a political podcast that covers politics, culture and current events. We cover political news from an independent point of view.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/16/stop-the-insanity-target-2014-with-david-welchPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/16/stop-the-insanity-target-2014-with-david-welch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/16/stop-the-insanity-target-2014-with-david-welchThu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 GMTStop the Insanity Target 2014 with David Welch Gridlock and partisan bickering have held the country hostage for several years now.  Fear of primary challenges results in officials remaining intransigent.  The need to obstruct any and all initiatives proposed by the other party causes the country to stagnate and prevents our biggest issues from being addressed. In this episode we chat with author David Welch about his book Stop the Insanity Target 2014.  David writes about how concerned Americans can take steps to elect more independent candidates to Congress who will help break the partisan gridlock.  David chats with us and outlines some of his straightforward, common sense solutions to some of society’s biggest problems.  You can buy David’s book and find out more about how you can get involved by clicking here. 00:41:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoObama,Liberal,Conservative,Republican,DemocratGridlock and partisan bickering have held the country hostage for several years now.  Fear of primary challenges results in officials remaining intransigent.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/10/social-securityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/10/social-security/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/10/social-securityFri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTSocial Security Few programs have as much of an impact on American society as Social Security.  Created in 1930’s, it has grown to become one of the largest parts of retirement planning and American life.  An estimated 55 million people receive Social Security benefits on a monthly basis and its payments constitute roughly 5% of the American economy. But is it going broke?  In this episode we attempt to analyze the current state of the program and how things bode for it going forward.  We discuss current finances, and the current and future impact the retirement of the baby boomer generation will have on the program. 00:18:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoRepublican,Democrat,Liberal,Conservative,Social SecurityFew programs have as much of an impact on American society as Social Security.  Created in 1930’s, it has grown to become one of the largest parts of retiremhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/02/an-interview-with-david-youngPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/02/an-interview-with-david-young/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/05/02/an-interview-with-david-youngThu, 02 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTThe Political Spectrum with David R. Young Traditionally we think of the political spectrum with liberals and communism way on the left and conservatives and fascism way on the right.  But what if the way we perceive these terms and systems of government aren’t in fact the way they exist in the real world?  How would the political spectrum be affected? In this episode eLit award winning author David R. Young joins us for a discussion about his new book, The Political Spectrum: Freedom vs. Enslavement.  In The Political Spectrum, David attempts to clarify the meanings of terms that we use every day but may not understand as well as we think we do.  David sits down with us to talk about his book and the findings of his research. You can buy a copy of The Political Spectrum by clicking here. 00:42:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Liberal,Conservative,Democrat,RepublicanTraditionally we think of the political spectrum with liberals and communism way on the left and conservatives and fascism way on the right.  But what if the whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/26/the-filibusterPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/26/the-filibuster/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/26/the-filibusterFri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMTThe Filibuster Our country has basically stagnated for the last four years under two of the most unproductive Congresses in the nation’s history.  Why does it seem that so little is getting done in Congress?  Why does it seem that so few of the bills that get introduced in Congress actually make it to becoming law? In this episode we examine the role the filibuster has played in bringing regular business in Congress to a halt.  We discuss the filibuster’s role in the larger Republican strategy of obstructionism and examine why Republicans came to use it as a governing strategy.  We also discuss the dangers that may lie in using it as a governing strategy for the country going forward. 00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoObama,Democrat,Republican,Filibuster,CongressOur country has basically stagnated for the last four years under two of the most unproductive Congresses in the nation’s history.  Why does it seem that sohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/18/the-high-cost-of-health-care-part-2Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/18/the-high-cost-of-health-care-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/18/the-high-cost-of-health-care-part-2Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMTThe High Cost of Health Care – Part 2 Americans spends about $2.4 trillion on health care every year.  One out of every six dollars spent in the US is spent on health care.  Health care makes up nearly 17% of our economy and in 25 years it’s estimated to be 25%. Health care costs are increasing at a faster rate than in just about every other segment of our economy.  An aging population, expensive new treatments and remedies, and longer life expectancies are all contributing factors.  But the main reason costs are so high is that our prices are just plain higher.  But why?  In part 1 of our special two-part series we analyzed the high price of our health care discuss some of the reasons that contribute to it.  In part 2 we discuss some of the reasons that hospitals [and drug makers?] can get away with charging such high prices for their medications.  We also discuss the different issues that need to be addressed on a societal level in order to help us get a better handle on health care costs.  Steven Brill’s Time Magazine article can be found here.   00:16:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoGovernment,Health Care,Medicare,Conservative,LiberalAmericans spends about $2.4 trillion on health care every year.  One out of every six dollars spent in the US is spent on health care.  Health care makes uphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/12/president-obamas-2014-budgetPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/12/president-obamas-2014-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/04/12/president-obamas-2014-budgetFri, 12 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMTPresident Obama’s 2014 Budget President Obama has released his budget blueprint for 2014.  It includes both deficit cutting measures and proposals that the White House claims will lay the foundation for economic growth.  The plan also contains some controversial proposals on entitlement reform such as Chained CPI for Social Security and means testing for Medicare. In this episode we review the details of the proposal and discuss how they might impact your daily life.  We also discuss the political ramifications of the President’s proposals on entitlement reform. 00:14:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoObama,Republican,Democrat,Economy,Chained CPIPresident Obama has released his budget blueprint for 2014.  It includes both deficit cutting measures and proposals that the White House claims will lay thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/30/americas-addiction-prescription-drugs--rebroadcastPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/30/americas-addiction-prescription-drugs--rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/30/americas-addiction-prescription-drugs--rebroadcastSat, 30 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMTAmerica’s Addiction: Prescription Drugs - Rebroadcast Prescription medicine is a $320 billion industry in the US.  Nearly 4 billion prescriptions are written every year to Americans for classes of drugs ranging from oncology to antidepressants.  But this rapid growth of prescription medications has begun to show some negative effects on our society.  And those effects are addiction and abuse.  Prescription drugs now kill more Americans than cocaine and heroin combined.  In this episode we discuss some of the trends have emerged around prescription drug abuse.  We talk about the categories of prescription drugs most often abused, data around that abuse and possible solutions to the epidemic that range from education to monitoring. 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPrescription Drugs,Prescription Pain Killers,Adderall,Epidemic,CDCPrescription medicine is a $320 billion industry in the US.  Nearly 4 billion prescriptions are written every year to Americans for classes of drugs ranginghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/21/dueling-budgets-republicans-and-democratsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/21/dueling-budgets-republicans-and-democrats/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/21/dueling-budgets-republicans-and-democratsThu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTDueling Budgets – Republicans and DemocratsIt’s budget season in Washington DC and both the Republican and Democratic parties have put forth proposals for the Federal Budget.  Both budgets hold true to their party’s ideologies and put forth proposals that are consistent with their visions for the country.  In this episode we outline those proposals and discuss their differences.  We also offer commentary on the plans and their potential for becoming law.00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoDemocrat,Republican,Government,Federal Budget,PoliticsIt’s budget season in Washington DC and both the Republican and Democratic parties have put forth proposals for the Federal Budget.  Both budgets hold true to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/14/why-are-health-care-costs-so-high-pt-iPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/14/why-are-health-care-costs-so-high-pt-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/14/why-are-health-care-costs-so-high-pt-iThu, 14 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTThe High Costs of Health Care - Part 1 Americans spends about $2.4 trillion on health care every year.  One out of every six dollars spent in the US is spent on health care.  Health care makes up nearly 17% of our economy and in 25 years it’s estimated to be 25%. Health care costs are increasing at a faster rate than in just about every other segment of our economy.  An aging population, expensive new treatments and remedies, and longer life expectancies are all contributing factors.  But the main reason costs are so high is that our prices are just plain higher.  But why?  In part 1 of a special two-part series we analyze the high price of our health care discuss some of the reasons that contribute to it. Steven Brill’s Time Magazine article can be found here. 00:12:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoGovernment,Health Care,Medicare,Conservative,LiberalAmericans spends about $2.4 trillion on health care every year.  One out of every six dollars spent in the US is spent on health care.  Health care makes up nehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/07/sequester-update-obama-pay-for-access-controversyPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/07/sequester-update-obama-pay-for-access-controversy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/03/07/sequester-update-obama-pay-for-access-controversyThu, 07 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMTSequester Update & Obama Pay for Access Controversy The deadline for the Sequester has come and gone and Congress has not passed any legislation rolling it back.  In this episode we update the state of affairs around the Sequester.  We discuss the latest developments and how things are likely to progress from here. We also discuss the recent developments surrounding the pay for access controversy that has drawn in the President and his Organizing for America political grassroots organization. 00:12:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoObama,Sequester,Republican,Democrat,GovernmentThe deadline for the Sequester has come and gone and Congress has not passed any legislation rolling it back.  In this episode we update the state of affairshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/28/americas-addiction-prescription-drugsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/28/americas-addiction-prescription-drugs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/28/americas-addiction-prescription-drugsThu, 28 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMTAmerica’s Addiction: Prescription Drugs Prescription medicine is a $320 billion industry in the US.  Nearly 4 billion prescriptions are written every year to Americans for classes of drugs ranging from oncology to antidepressants.  But this rapid growth of prescription medications has begun to show some negative effects on our society.  And those effects are addiction and abuse.  Prescription drugs now kill more Americans than cocaine and heroin combined.  In this episode we discuss some of the trends have emerged around prescription drug abuse.  We talk about the categories of prescription drugs most often abused, data around that abuse and possible solutions to the epidemic that range from education to monitoring. You can find the substance abuse treatment program nearest you by clicking here. 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPrescription Drugs,Prescription Pain Killers,Drug Abuse,CDC,EpidemicPrescription medicine is a $320 billion industry in the US.  Nearly 4 billion prescriptions are written every year to Americans for classes of drugs ranging frhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/21/the-sequesterPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/21/the-sequester/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/21/the-sequesterThu, 21 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMTThe Sequester Congress is set to make $1.2 trillion dollars worth of across the board spending cuts on March 1. These cuts are otherwise known as the Sequester.  The cuts would affect just about every federal program from defense to education to food inspection. In this episode we discuss the Sequester and its potential effects.  We detail the programs that are going to be affected and how much they will be affected by.  We also discuss the positions of the different players involved and where things stand at this point in the negotiations. 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoSequester,Obama,Economy,Republican,DemocratCongress is set to make $1.2 trillion dollars worth of across the board spending cuts on March 1. These cuts are otherwise known as the Sequester.  The cuts wohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/14/n-korea-nuke-test-and-the-state-of-the-union-addressPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/14/n-korea-nuke-test-and-the-state-of-the-union-address/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/14/n-korea-nuke-test-and-the-state-of-the-union-addressThu, 14 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMTN. Korea Nuke Test and the State of the Union Address President Obama gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday night and in it he outlined the agenda that he hopes to pursue over the next 4 years.  It was an aggressive agenda that he laid out; one that seems very much in line with his own beliefs. In this episode we analyze the speech and review the major policy initiatives that he hopes to pursue over the next year and over his second term.  We detail the various proposals and discuss how they stand to impact our daily lives. 00:12:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoObama,State of the Union,Republican,Democrat,EconomyPresident Obama gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday night and in it he outlined the agenda that he hopes to pursue over the next 4 years.  It was anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/06/online-pornography--rebroadcastPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/06/online-pornography--rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/02/06/online-pornography--rebroadcastWed, 06 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMTOnline Pornography - RebroadcastOnline adult films have been part of our society for over 10 years now and it’s estimated that 40 million Americans are regular users.  The internet has made even the most hardcore of adult films accessible and available at unprecedented levels.  But what has been the effect of such widespread use? In this episode we take a closer look at some findings from some recent research on the effects that online X-rated films have on people who view them and those around them.00:09:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoOnline Pornography,Family Values,Adult Films,Child Safety,PoliticsOnline adult films have been part of our society for over 10 years now and it’s estimated that 40 million Americans are regular users.  The internet has made evhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/30/immigration-reform-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/30/immigration-reform-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/30/immigration-reform-1Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTImmigration Reform A major push for immigration reform has begun in Washington on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.    A bipartisan group of Senators have released a blueprint for immigration reform and the President gave a major policy speech in which he announced the time to tact on comprehensive immigration reform is now. In this episode we go over the aspects of the Senate plan and discuss what it means for comprehensive immigration reform going forward. 00:08:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoImmigration,Congress,Pres Obama,Conservative,LiberalA major push for immigration reform has begun in Washington on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.    A bipartisan group of Senators have released a blueprint fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/23/pres-obamas-second-inauguralPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/23/pres-obamas-second-inaugural/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/23/pres-obamas-second-inauguralWed, 23 Jan 2013 21:00:00 GMTPres. Obama’s Second InauguralPresident Obama was inaugurated for a second term as President this past week.  In this episode we recap the inauguration ceremony and analyze President Obama’s Inaugural Address.  We review some of the issues mentioned in the address and discuss the vision the President laid out for the country and the direction he hopes to take it in over the next 4 years.00:13:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPresident Obama,Inauguration 2013,Politics,Republicans and Democrats,IndependentsPresident Obama was inaugurated for a second term as President this past week.  In this episode we recap the inauguration ceremony and analyze President Obama’shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/16/educationPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/16/education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/16/educationWed, 16 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTEducation The education debate has been one of the biggest national debates in recent years and it seems as though reformers are beginning to see more and more of their proposals adopted.  A NY State education commission, appointed by Gov. Cuomo, recently released its findings after a yearlong study of education practices in that state.  In this episode we review the findings of the commission and discuss how the report fits in with the larger education debate going on nationally. 00:10:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoEducation,Teacher Tenure,School Reform,Politics,Gov CuomoThe education debate has been one of the biggest national debates in recent years and it seems as though reformers are beginning to see more and more of theirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/09/the-fiscal-cliff-dealPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/09/the-fiscal-cliff-deal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2013/01/09/the-fiscal-cliff-dealWed, 09 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTThe Fiscal Cliff Deal Congress has reached a deal on the Fiscal Cliff.  The vote came late on New Year’s Day, but there was finally agreement on how to avert the crisis.  The agreement addressed the tax aspect of the cliff but postponed addressing the “Sequester” for a couple of months down the road.  The deal, in large part, sets up another showdown in Washington on spending and budgeting matters in 2 month’s time.  In this episode we review the details of the deal and how it came to be.  We also offer commentary on the dysfunction of Washington that caused the issue to be dragged out until the very last moment. 00:08:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoFiscal Cliff,President Obama,Democrats and Republicans,Tax Increase,PoliticsCongress has reached a deal on the Fiscal Cliff.  The vote came late on New Year’s Day, but there was finally agreement on how to avert the crisis.  The agreemhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/26/opportunity-and-family-values--rebroadcastPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/26/opportunity-and-family-values--rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/26/opportunity-and-family-values--rebroadcastWed, 26 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTOpportunity and Family Values - Rebroadcast A recent study shows that there is a widening gap in this country between children from upper class homes and children from lower class homes when it comes to 4 main factors that are strong predictors of life success.  And it’s shown that the gap in these 4 factors is more significant than factors such as race, age or gender. In this rebroadcast episode we discuss the study and the factors and how they relate to family structure and by extension family values. David Brooks’ article can be found here. The report on Social Connectedness of American Youth can be found here. 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoFamily Values,Opportunity,Social Mobility,Education,PoliticsA recent study shows that there is a widening gap in this country between children from upper class homes and children from lower class homes when it comes thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/19/michigan-union-debate-newtown-shootingPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/19/michigan-union-debate-newtown-shooting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/19/michigan-union-debate-newtown-shootingWed, 19 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTMichigan Union Debate & Newtown Shooting Last week Michigan became the 24th state in the country to pass Right to Work legislation.  The laws were hurried and pushed through state government despite protests from some lawmakers and Michigan’s sizable union population.  In this episode we explain the battle and its significance, and its potential effects on union activity. We also reflect on the horrific incident that occurred in Newtown, CT last week.  Yet another in a long line of senseless acts of violence took place at an elementary school in Newtown, CT last week.  We offer some commentary on the event and what aspects of these violent incidents the President and Congress should focus on going forward. 00:10:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoMichigan Unions,Right to Work Laws,Newtown CT,Gun Violence,PoliticsLast week Michigan became the 24th state in the country to pass Right to Work legislation.  The laws were hurried and pushed through state government despite phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/12/online-pornography-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/12/online-pornography-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/12/online-pornography-1Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTOnline Pornography Online adult films have been part of our society for over 10 years now and it’s estimated that 40 million Americans are regular users.  The internet has made even the most hardcore of adult films accessible and available at unprecedented levels.  But what has been the effect of such widespread use?  In this episode we take a closer look at some findings from some recent research on the effects that online X-rated films have on people who view them and those around them. 00:09:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoOnline Pornography,Family Values,Adult Films,Child Safety,PoliticsOnline adult films have been part of our society for over 10 years now and it’s estimated that 40 million Americans are regular users.  The internet has madehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/05/charter-schoolsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/05/charter-schools/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/12/05/charter-schoolsWed, 05 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMTCharter SchoolsOne of the biggest debates going on in education today is the debate between charter schools and traditional public schools.  In this episode we discuss charter schools and how they are different from public schools.  We also discuss a 2009 study by Stanford University into the effectiveness of charter schools.  We also give some commentary the debate and on public school reform in general.00:09:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoEducation,Charter Schools,Education Reform,School Choice,PoliticsOne of the biggest debates going on in education today is the debate between charter schools and traditional public schools.  In this episode we discuss charterhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/21/what-is-the-fiscal-cliffPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/21/what-is-the-fiscal-cliff/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/21/what-is-the-fiscal-cliffWed, 21 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMTWhat is The Fiscal Cliff? The Fiscal Cliff has the potential to be one of the most severe economic events in our nation’s recent history.  But what exactly is it?  In this show we explore the main aspects of the Fiscal Cliff and detail the most significant events that have led up to it.  We give some background on the makings of the situation and where we are in terms of negotiation of a solution, and offer some commentary on the problem and how lawmakers should proceed toward an agreement. 00:12:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoFiscal Cliff,Bush Tax Cuts,Economy,Republicans and Democrats,PoliticsThe Fiscal Cliff has the potential to be one of the most severe economic events in our nation’s recent history.  But what exactly is it?  In this show we explhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/09/election-2012-wrap-upPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/09/election-2012-wrap-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/09/election-2012-wrap-upFri, 09 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMTElection 2012 Wrap UpElection 2012 is now in the books and In the News has the recap for you.  In this episode we review the results of the major races, discuss some of the themes that came out of the races and provide some commentary on the message our elected officials can take from the results.00:13:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoElection 2012,President Obama,Mitt Romney,Politics,Republicans and DemocratsElection 2012 is now in the books and In the News has the recap for you.  In this episode we review the results of the major races, discuss some of the themes thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/03/the-obama-stimulus--did-it-workPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/03/the-obama-stimulus--did-it-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/11/03/the-obama-stimulus--did-it-workSat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Obama Stimulus - Did it work? The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was the largest stimulus bill ever appropriated by the US Congress.  It has widely been panned as ineffective and wasteful government spending.  But did it in fact work? In this episode we discuss the stimulus and its many facets, and analyze whether conventional wisdom on the effectiveness of the bill is correct. Recovery.org can be found by clicking here. 00:13:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPresident Obama,Obama Stimulus,Recovery Act,Financial Crisis,PoliticsThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was the largest stimulus bill ever appropriated by the US Congress.  It has widely been panned as ineffective and wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/10/22/opportunity-and-family-valuesPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/10/22/opportunity-and-family-values/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/10/22/opportunity-and-family-valuesMon, 22 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTOpportunity and Family Values A recent study shows that there is a widening gap in this country between children from upper class homes and children from lower class homes when it comes to 4 main factors that are strong predictors of life success.  And it’s shown that the gap in these 4 factors is more significant than factors such as race, age or gender. In this episode we discuss the study and the factors and how they relate to family structure and by extension family values. David Brooks’ article can be found here. The report on Social Connectedness of American Youth can be found here. 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoFamily Values,Opportunity,Social Mobility,Education,PoliticsA recent study shows that there is a widening gap in this country between children from upper class homes and children from lower class homes when it comes tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/10/12/health-care-decision-part-iiPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/10/12/health-care-decision-part-ii/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/10/12/health-care-decision-part-iiFri, 12 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTHealth Care Decision Part IIIn part II of our special episode on the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act, we outline some of the main provisions of the plan, including the insurance exchanges and the Patient’s Bill of Rights.  We also outline the individual mandate provision and explain both sides of the argument around the mandate that lead to the Supreme Court case. We also give our commentary on the state of health care in this country and why reform may have been necessary. President Obama’s comments on the Supreme Court ruling can be found here. Governor Romney’s comments can be found here. 00:17:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoSupreme Court Health Care,Supreme Court,Health Care,Obamacare,PoliticsIn part II of our special episode on the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act, we outline some of the main provisions of the plan, including the inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/09/20/health-care-decision-part-iPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/09/20/health-care-decision-part-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/09/20/health-care-decision-part-iThu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMTHealth Care Decision Part I The Supreme Court has ruled on the Affordable Care Act and has deemed the law constitutional.  In this first part of a two part series we lay out the background of the health care issues that were affecting America at the time of the law’s creation and discuss the reasons for the law’s creation and passage.  We discuss the economic factors as well as the moral factors of the health care situation in America and discuss the implications of both.   00:13:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoSupreme Court Health Care Decision,Affordable Care Act,Health Care Law,Obamacare,PoliticsThe Supreme Court has ruled on the Affordable Care Act and has deemed the law constitutional.  In this first part of a two part series we lay out the backgrohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/08/23/so-what-exactly-is-the-ryan-plan-anywayPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/08/23/so-what-exactly-is-the-ryan-plan-anyway/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/08/23/so-what-exactly-is-the-ryan-plan-anywayThu, 23 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Ryan Plan Mitt Romney has chosen Paul Ryan to be his running mate in this year’s Presidential Election.  With that pick, the GOP Budget has taken center stage in the debate.  Commonly referred to as the Ryan Plan, the GOP Budget sets forth the path the Republican Party hopes to take America on toward fiscal responsibility.  The plan tackles some of the biggest fiscal challenges facing America today including entitlement programs such as Medicare. In this episode, we rebroadcast an earlier show outlining some of the major details of the plan along with our commentary on the plan and on Paul Ryan’s part in it. The House GOP Budget can be found here.  00:17:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoRyan Plan,Paul Ryan,Mitt Romney,GOP Budget,Pres ObamaMitt Romney has chosen Paul Ryan to be his running mate in this year’s Presidential Election.  With that pick, the GOP Budget has taken center stage in the debhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/08/06/the-aurora-co-shootingsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/08/06/the-aurora-co-shootings/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/08/06/the-aurora-co-shootingsMon, 06 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Shootings in Aurora, CO Two weeks ago the nation was once again forced to come to grips with another senseless act of mass gun violence.  A lone gunman opened fire on a packed movie theater audience killing 12 and wounding 58 in the Denver suburb of Aurora, CO. In this episode we recount the events of the shooting, give some background on the gunman, James Holmes and give commentary on the debate surrounding gun violence, gun laws and the epidemic of mass shootings in the US. The ABC News interview with Philadelphia Police Chief Charles Ramsey can be found here. 00:13:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Aurora Shootings,Dark Knight Massacre,Gun Control Debate,Mass ShootingsTwo weeks ago the nation was once again forced to come to grips with another senseless act of mass gun violence.  A lone gunman opened fire on a packed movie thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/07/20/president-obamas-jobs-bill--rebroadcastPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/07/20/president-obamas-jobs-bill--rebroadcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/07/20/president-obamas-jobs-bill--rebroadcastFri, 20 Jul 2012 00:30:00 GMTPresident Obama's Jobs Bill - Rebroadcast    Last September, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive jobs bill that was designed to spur job growth and get the economy moving again.  In this rebroadcast of a previous episode, we analyze and present the different facets of the plan in simple, straightforward terms.  We also give our take on President Obama’s choices, and on how Republicans in Congress should have received the plan. 00:19:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPresident Obama,Jobs,Economy,Republicans and Democrats,UnemploymentLast September, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive jobs bill that was designed to spur job growth and get the economy moving again.  In this rebroadcahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/07/04/fast-and-furious-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/07/04/fast-and-furious-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/07/04/fast-and-furious-1Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFast and Furious      Attorney General Eric Holder was recently found in contempt of Congress for his role in the Fast and Furious gun trafficking scandal.  In this episode we give background on the scandal and it arrived at this point.  We explain what the operation was, how the investigation into it began and how it grew to the President asserting executive privilege in an attempt to protect the Attorney General from further Congressional inquiry. 00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoFast and Furious,Attorney General Eric Holder,Contempt of Congress,Pres Obama,Republicans and DemocratsAttorney General Eric Holder was recently found in contempt of Congress for his role in the Fast and Furious gun trafficking scandal.  In this episode whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/22/the-minimum-wage-to-raise-or-not-to-raisePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/22/the-minimum-wage-to-raise-or-not-to-raise/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/22/the-minimum-wage-to-raise-or-not-to-raiseFri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Minimum Wage: To raise or not to raise?      A debate has begun in Washington DC on whether or not to raise the federal minimum wage.  Proponents say the move is long overdue and is necessary in order to help the most vulnerable members of society make ends meet in tough economic times.  Opponents contend that raising the minimum wage will have the opposite effect and will actually cause employers to trim workforces, driving unemployment up. In this episode we take a look a closer look at the debate and analyze the positions of both sides of the issue.  We present information on a few of the studies that have been conducted in the past several years and give our take on the debate. The Card and Krueger study can be found here. The Berkeley study can be found here. 00:14:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoMinimum Wage,Economy,Rep Jesse Jackson Jr,Unemployment,Republicans and DemocratsA debate has begun in Washington DC on whether or not to raise the federal minimum wage.  Proponents say the move is long overdue and is necessary in ordehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/16/wisconsin-recall-election-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/16/wisconsin-recall-election-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/16/wisconsin-recall-election-1Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTWisconsin Recall Election      Last week the recall election of Governor Scott Walker took place in Wisconsin.  In a follow up to a previous episode outlining the Wisconsin union debate we discuss the details of the election, the events leading up to it, and the possible fallout of the results.  We also provide some commentary on the role of recall elections and how the two sides can move on from here. 00:14:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoWisconsin Recall,Gov Scott Walker,Union Debate,Republicans and Democrats,Recall ElectionLast week the recall election of Governor Scott Walker took place in Wisconsin.  In a follow up to a previous episode outlining the Wisconsin union debatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/05/afghanistan-pact-may-12Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/05/afghanistan-pact-may-12/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/05/afghanistan-pact-may-12Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTAfghanistan Security Pact      President Obama recently visited with the troops stations in Afghanistan.  While he was there he signed a security agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.  The security pact sets guidelines for the US-Afghan relationship after combat operations come to an end there in 2014. In this episode we highlight some of the details of the security agreement and offer some commentary on its role. A copy of the agreement can be found here. An article citing the poll on US support for the war can be found here. 00:07:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Pres Obama,Afghanistan,National Security,Foreign PolicyPresident Obama recently visited with the troops stations in Afghanistan.  While he was there he signed a security agreement with Afghan President Hamid Khttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/01/no-child-left-behindPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/01/no-child-left-behind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/06/01/no-child-left-behindFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTNo Child Left Behind      This year marks the 10th anniversary of No Child Left Behind, the landmark education law that sought to reshape American education standards and policies.  As observers examine the legacy of the law and the result it has yielded, there are still many questions as to its effectiveness.  In this episode we give some background on the law, its goals and the criticisms being leveled at it in this milestone year. The FairTest report on No Child Left Behind can be found here. 00:10:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Education,No Child Left Behind,Pres Bush,State WaiversThis year marks the 10th anniversary of No Child Left Behind, the landmark education law that sought to reshape American education standards and policies.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/31/the-house-gop-paul-ryan-2013-budgetPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/31/the-house-gop-paul-ryan-2013-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/31/the-house-gop-paul-ryan-2013-budgetThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe House GOP (Paul Ryan) 2013 Budget      The House GOP has released their budget (also known as the Ryan Plan) for fiscal year 2013.  It is a budget that takes aim at some of the biggest financial issues facing our economy today.  It is also a plan that seeks to strike a stark contrast with the President’s budget plan released earlier this year.  In this episode we detail the plan and go over the major proposals it makes.  We also offer commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of the plan and how it should be received. The House GOP Budget can be found here. 00:14:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Paul Ryan Budget,Federal Debt,Federal Budget,Republicans DemocratsThe House GOP has released their budget (also known as the Ryan Plan) for fiscal year 2013.  It is a budget that takes aim at some of the biggest financiahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/30/president-obamas-2013-budgetPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/30/president-obamas-2013-budget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/30/president-obamas-2013-budgetWed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTPresident Obama’s 2013 Budget      President Obama has released his budget for fiscal year 2013.  It contains the President’s plans for funding the federal government for the upcoming year as well some plans for taxes and job creation.  In this episode we highlight some of the initiatives included in the budget by detailing the proposals by agency.  We also offer some commentary on the shortcomings of the budget, as well as to the reaction to it by Congressional Republicans. The President’s 2013 budget can be found here. 00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Pres Obama,Federal Budget,Federal Debt,Republicans DemocratsPresident Obama has released his budget for fiscal year 2013.  It contains the President’s plans for funding the federal government for the upcoming yearhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/29/speaker-boehners-jobs-billPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/29/speaker-boehners-jobs-bill/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/29/speaker-boehners-jobs-billTue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTSpeaker Boehner’s Jobs Bill    Speaker of the House John Boehner has proposed a new jobs bill that he says will spur job growth while expanding America’s domestic energy production.  The American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act contends to lower governmental barriers to energy production and proposes reforms it claims will set the stage for long-term economic growth.  In this episode we introduce the jobs bill and detail its main aspects.  We also give some background on the energy policy reforms it proposes and the debates surrounding them. Speaker Boehner's website with plan details can be found here. 00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Jobs,Speaker Boehner,Republican,DemocratSpeaker of the House John Boehner has proposed a new jobs bill that he says will spur job growth while expanding America’s domestic energy production.  Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/28/sen-tom-coburn-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/28/sen-tom-coburn-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/28/sen-tom-coburn-1Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTSen. Tom Coburn      Senator Tom Coburn has earned a reputation as being the Senate’s top fiscal watchdog.  He has shown a willingness to stand against excessive government spending that he sees as being fiscally irresponsible, even when the stand brings him into conflict with members of his own party.  He has also put forth comprehensive blueprints for reducing the country's level of debt. In this episode we give some background on the Senator and his record, and give details on some of his proposals for getting the country back on solid ground fiscally. Reference Senator Coburn’s website. Senator Coburn’s Back in Black report. usaspending.gov 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Sen Tom Coburn,Federal Debt,Federal Budget,Republicans DemocratsSenator Tom Coburn has earned a reputation as being the Senate’s top fiscal watchdog.  He has shown a willingness to stand against excessive government sphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/25/nc-teaching-fellows-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/25/nc-teaching-fellows-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/25/nc-teaching-fellows-1Fri, 25 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTNC Teaching Fellows      North Carolina Teaching Fellows is an aggressive teacher recruitment program.  It recruits top academic talent from High Schools all over North Carolina and awards candidates scholarships to public colleges.  In return, teaching fellows are asked to commit to at least four years of teaching in the North Carolina public school system.  The program has achieved marked success over the its 25 years of existence, but is now facing uncertainty due to large state deficits and necessary budget cuts.  In this episode, we give details and background on the program and our take on why the state of North Carolina should continue to support the program. Reference The New York Times article can be found here. Articles from the Daily Tarheel newspaper can be found here and here. North Carolina Teaching Fellows official website. 00:07:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,NC Teaching Fellows,Teaching programs,Education,Scholarship programsNorth Carolina Teaching Fellows is an aggressive teacher recruitment program.  It recruits top academic talent from High Schools all over North Carolina ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/president-obamas-jobs-billPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/president-obamas-jobs-bill/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/president-obamas-jobs-billWed, 23 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTPresident Obama’s Jobs Bill      President Obama has unveiled a comprehensive jobs bill that is designed to spur job growth and get the economy moving again.  In this podcast we analyze and present the different facets of the plan in simple, straightforward terms.  We also give our take on the President's choices, and on how Republicans in Congress should receive the plan. 00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Pres Obama,Jobs Bill,Republicans and Democrats,Economy and EmploymentPresident Obama has unveiled a comprehensive jobs bill that is designed to spur job growth and get the economy moving again.  In this podcast we analyze ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/sp-downgrade-of-the-us-credit-ratingPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/sp-downgrade-of-the-us-credit-rating/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/sp-downgrade-of-the-us-credit-ratingWed, 23 May 2012 21:00:00 GMTS&P Downgrade of the US Credit Rating      Analysis of the decision by S&P to downgrade the credit rating of the US Government.  In this episode we give background on S&P and its bond ratings.  We discuss the reasons given for downgrading the United States' credit rating as well as touch on its role in the Financial Crisis of 2008. 00:15:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,S and P Downgrade,Debt Crisis,Debt Limit,US Credit RatingAnalysis of the decision by S&P to downgrade the credit rating of the US Government.  In this episode we give background on S&P and its bond ratings.  Wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/debt-ceiling-agreement-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/debt-ceiling-agreement-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/debt-ceiling-agreement-1Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:00 GMTDebt Ceiling Agreement      The President and Congress have finally agreed on a deal that will increase the Debt Ceiling.  We'll explain the details of the agreement as well as analyze the political fallout of the debate. 00:08:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Democrat,Independent,Debt Ceiling,Debt AgreementThe President and Congress have finally agreed on a deal that will increase the Debt Ceiling.  We'll explain the details of the agreement as well as analyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/debt-ceiling-debatePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/debt-ceiling-debate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/23/debt-ceiling-debateWed, 23 May 2012 19:00:00 GMTDebt Ceiling Debate      In this episode we discuss the Debt Ceiling debate underway in Washington.  We give background and analysis on the debate and discuss the impact of the impasse and the impact of its possible outcomes. 00:13:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Democrat,Republican,Debt Ceiling,Debt LimitIn this episode we discuss the Debt Ceiling debate underway in Washington.  We give background and analysis on the debate and discuss the impact of the imhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/22/wisconsin-union-debatePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/22/wisconsin-union-debate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/inthenews/2012/05/22/wisconsin-union-debateTue, 22 May 2012 18:30:00 GMTWisconsin Union Debate        In this episode we will discuss the budget battles going on in Wisconsin between newly elected Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin's public sector unions.  We will explore the details of Governor Walker's proposed bill and give some thoughts on the battle. 00:11:00In The News with Terrance McAndrewsnoPolitics,Wisconsin Union Fight,Gov Scott Walker,Wisconsin Recall,Republicans DemocratsIn this episode we will discuss the budget battles going on in Wisconsin between newly elected Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin's public sector union