Mark Riley  

What do you get when you blend an African American political pundit with a feisty mixed-raced Brit? A daily dose of unabridged banter, loaded with insights to culture unique to Mark Riley and his partner Kim.. A typical day for this pair or opposites includes a debate about gun control in the States; a quarrel about why Americans should care about international protocol (should Michele O. have touched the Queen); and a full blown fight the end over Arsenal (him) v Spurs (her). And they’ve got the ammo….Mark Riley has ruled New York radio waves for 33 years, with insights and a command of US stats unparalleled by peers. Kim Jack Riley has worked the publishing and new media circuit as Managing Editor of the #1 Hip Hop mag, The Source, and most recently Editorial Director for New Media at NBC. But wait, it’s not all black and white…just when this dynamic duo reaches peak performance, they are joined by…Vianney Ausseill…a French-American know-it-all, who at the tender age of 21, is unwilling to compromise any opinions. Together, they make media magic, with a unique perspective on global issues that can only be derived from a multicultural blend of backgrounds and perspectives.

Mark Riley Show with Felix Dalgo and Vianney Ausseil discussing politics and world issues, figuring out solutions towards improving this world where peace is all common. No bull, simply live radio! www.markrileymedia.com ausseil.blogspot.com

Mark Riley Show with Felix Dalgo and Vianney Ausseil discussing politics and world issues, figuring out solutions towards improving this world where peace is all common. No bull, simply live radio! www.markrileymedia.com ausseil.blogspot.com

What do Frank Rich, Maureen Dowd, and Thomas Friedman have in common? Yerah, they all work for the New York Times, but they also took turns slamming President Obama over the weekend. Is Obama in over his head trying to fix the economy? Should Tim Geithner go? Is the administration being overly optimistic about when the crisis will end? Mark Riley and Vianney Ausseil will talk about all this, and the Madame that A-Rod and disgraced former New York Governor Spitzer allegedly have in common! This Tuesday, High Noon, on Blogtalk Radio.

To those of you who may be parents of ‘tween girls, how far do you think school officials should be allowed to go in stopping drugs in your child’s school?

That’s the issue the Supreme Court is taking up in the case of a young lady from Safford, Arizona. Savana Redding, now 19, was 13 years old when officials at her school suspected her of bringing prescription strength ibuprofen to school. She was strip searched by the school nurse and a secretary, an event she still remembers with dread.

                                                               


No drugs were found, but her parents sued, claiming violation of the Fourth Amendment  ban on unreasonable searches. So the question becomes this. When does the right of a school to institute zero tolerance drug policy end, and the rights of students not to be humiliated begin?

What is appropriate under the circumstances? Savana Redding had no previous disciplinary problems at her school. She was an honors student. The school says she may have had no record, but that just means she didn’t get caught. Huh? How weak is that? Is that an excuse for stripping her down to her underwear, pulling out her bra and moving it from side to side, and spreading her legs?

Legal scholars will talk about the bad precedent that could be set by awarding this girl and her family punitive damages. Because I dimly remember what it was like to be a kid, I tend to side with the rights of children as a reflex.

No one wants drugs floating around the nation’s classrooms and hallways. Yet this search seems over the top. The Supreme Court as now composed may not agree, but it’s about time someone sets limits when it comes to zero tolerance.

After all, strip searching otherwise innocent adults would hardly be tolerated without probable cause. What kind of example are we setting for kids who will all too soon become grown?

You tell me. Is strip-searching out of bounds when it comes to enforcing a zero tolerance drug policy?

AIG, Vets paying for healthcare, and SEX-ting for teens... American veteran radio presenter Mark Riley discusses politics and culture with French-American student of political science, Vianney Ausseil. This meeting of the minds, experienced/youthful, progressive/liberal, Black/White, American/ Euro...provides for explosive conversation on a variety of newsworthy topics. You'll want to listen and join in!