http://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-networkVirginia's finest syndicated radio showenCopyright Norm Leahy (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:45:00 GMTWed, 14 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMTPolitics ConservativeBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/8ef14b63-259c-4a03-b0a5-96bab4502b84_scorebannerb.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-networkVirginia's finest syndicated radio showfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics conservative,virginia,taxes,budget,politics,budget transparency,choice,elections,mccain,obamaNorm LeahynoVirginia's finest syndicated radio showepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2009/01/14/previewing-the-2009-sessionPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2009/01/14/previewing-the-2009-session/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2009/01/14/previewing-the-2009-sessionWed, 14 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMTPreviewing the 2009 SessionVirginia legislators are heading back to town. There's a lot on the agenda -- the biggets item being to plug the ever-growing hole in the state's budget. What can we expect? Will there be any surprises? And what does it all mean for the November elections? Northern Virginia Daily political reporter Garren Shipley joins me to sort it all out.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Budget,Taxes,Elections,LegislatureVirginia legislators are heading back to town. There's a lot on the agenda -- the biggets item being to plug the ever-growing hole in the state's budget. What chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/12/19/the-christmas-showPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/12/19/the-christmas-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/12/19/the-christmas-showFri, 19 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMTThe Christmas ShowChristmas is upon us...or will be before you know it. As we enter the last days of 2008, I'll be joined by Nick Howard and Steve Rossie to look back (briefly) on the year that was, and look forward to the legislative session and election to come. 00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Budget,Taxes,ElectionsChristmas is upon us...or will be before you know it. As we enter the last days of 2008, I'll be joined by Nick Howard and Steve Rossie to look back (briefly) ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/12/12/making-virginias-budget-transparentPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/12/12/making-virginias-budget-transparent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/12/12/making-virginias-budget-transparentFri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMTMaking Virginia's Budget TransparentBudget transparency is a rather dull term for something very important: knowing how and why the government spends your money. Sen. Ken Cuccinelli joins me to discuss the transparency bill he is sponsoring in the next session and how he hopes it will lead to more accountable and fiscally responsible government.00:30:00Norm LeahynoBudget transparency,Virginia,Ken Cuccinelli,Open governmentBudget transparency is a rather dull term for something very important: knowing how and why the government spends your money. Sen. Ken Cuccinelli joins me to dihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/18/virginia-politicsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/18/virginia-politics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/18/virginia-politicsTue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMTVirginia PoliticsThe rough-and-tumble fun of the next legislative session is drawing closer. The budget will have to be balanced, the statewide races are already heating up and its not even Thanksgiving. Nick Howard, a member of the Goochland Republican Committee, a Tertium Quids House of Delegates District Chairman and contributor at the TQ blog joins me to try to make some sense of it all.00:30:00Norm LeahynoStatewide races,House of Delegates,Budget,TaxesThe rough-and-tumble fun of the next legislative session is drawing closer. The budget will have to be balanced, the statewide races are already heating up andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/11/where-to-nowPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/11/where-to-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/11/where-to-nowTue, 11 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMTWhere To Now?The dust is still settling on the election and conservatives are, naturally, asking where they should go from here. That's especially true in Virginia, where the entire House as well as all statewide officers will be up for election next year. I'll be joined by conservative activist, commentator and lobbyist Steve Rossie to discuss the bumpy road ahead.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia politics,taxes,spending,economic conservatives,social conservativesThe dust is still settling on the election and conservatives are, naturally, asking where they should go from here. That's especially true in Virginia, where thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/04/the-commonwealth-votes-Politics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/04/the-commonwealth-votes-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/11/04/the-commonwealth-votes-Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMTThe Commonwealth Votes A seemingly endless presidential contest (hopefully) comes to a close. Who's up? Who's down? And what's going on in Virginia, which finds itself in the unfamiliar role of "swing state"? The Northern Virginia Daily's Garren Shipley joins us to discuss these topics and more, on this episode of TQ radio.00:30:00Norm LeahynoPresidential election,Virginia,McCain,Obama,BarrA seemingly endless presidential contest (hopefully) comes to a close. Who's up? Who's down? And what's going on in Virginia, which finds itself in the unfamilihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/28/the-republican-funkPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/28/the-republican-funk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/28/the-republican-funkTue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMTThe Republican FunkThe "Gingrich Revolution" of 1994 swept the GOP into power on the promise that government would be re-made along conservative lines. But half a generation later, government is bigger and more costly than ever. What happened? Stephen Slivinski, the former director of budget studies at the Cato Institute and author of "Buck Wild: How Republicans Broke the Bank and Became the Party of Big Government" joins us to discuss the foundering revolution, and whether there's any hope for conservatives in the years ahead.00:30:00Norm LeahynoConservative,Gingrich Revolution,Buck Wild,Taxes and Budgets,Congressional racesThe "Gingrich Revolution" of 1994 swept the GOP into power on the promise that government would be re-made along conservative lines. But half a generation laterhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/21/freedom-of-information-and-budget-transparencyPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/21/freedom-of-information-and-budget-transparency/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/21/freedom-of-information-and-budget-transparencyTue, 21 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMTFreedom of Information and Budget TransparencyGovernments have secrets. Some are legitimate, but many are simply ruses to keep taxpayers in the dark. Megan Rhyne of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government joins us to discuss the basics of FOIA law -- how it works, how it can work for you and why it's important -- and how it all relates to increased budget transparency.00:30:00Norm LeahynoBudget transparency,FOIA,VirginiaGovernments have secrets. Some are legitimate, but many are simply ruses to keep taxpayers in the dark. Megan Rhyne of the Virginia Coalition for Open Governmenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/14/the-future-of-property-rights-in-virginiaPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/14/the-future-of-property-rights-in-virginia/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/14/the-future-of-property-rights-in-virginiaTue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTThe Future of Property Rights in VirginiaVirginia made a huge step forward in property rights protection in 2007. But those gains, substantial as they are, remain tenuous. Joe Waldo, one of Virginia's most prominent property rights attorneys, joins us to discuss the current status of property rights protections and what additional steps we need to take to ensure that our homes remain our castles.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Joe Waldo,property rights,eminent domainVirginia made a huge step forward in property rights protection in 2007. But those gains, substantial as they are, remain tenuous. Joe Waldo, one of Virginia'shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/07/strengthening-property-rights-in-virginiaPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/07/strengthening-property-rights-in-virginia/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/10/07/strengthening-property-rights-in-virginiaTue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMTStrengthening Property Rights in VirginiaIn the wake of the Kelo ruling, Virginia passed a fairly strong property rights law to protect Virginians' homes and places of business. But is that law enough? Jeremy Hopkins, one of the nation's leading property rights proponents, joins us to discuss this and much more on TQ radio.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,property rights,constitutional issues,KeloIn the wake of the Kelo ruling, Virginia passed a fairly strong property rights law to protect Virginians' homes and places of business. But is that law enough?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/30/the-numbers-behind-school-choicePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/30/the-numbers-behind-school-choice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/30/the-numbers-behind-school-choiceTue, 30 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMTThe Numbers Behind School ChoiceWes Anderson, a principle with OnMessage, Inc. joins us to discuss the polling data, messaging techniques and opinion strategies school choice advocates need to understand if they want to succeed.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Politics,Polling,School,ChoiceWes Anderson, a principle with OnMessage, Inc. joins us to discuss the polling data, messaging techniques and opinion strategies school choice advocates need tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/23/making-the-case-for-school-choicePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/23/making-the-case-for-school-choice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/23/making-the-case-for-school-choiceTue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMTMaking the Case for School ChoiceSchool choice advocates have made gains here and there, but widespread success remains elusive. The Cato Institute's Adam Schaeffer joins TQ radio to discuss where the movement stands as well as the strategies and tactics choice advocates should use to expand their gains.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,politics,school,choice,taxesSchool choice advocates have made gains here and there, but widespread success remains elusive. The Cato Institute's Adam Schaeffer joins TQ radio to discuss whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/02/the-economics-of-politicsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/02/the-economics-of-politics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/09/02/the-economics-of-politicsTue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMTThe Economics of PoliticsThe major party presidential campaigns are flooding the airwaves with their ideas for "fixing" the economy. Dr. Don Boudreaux, chairman of George Mason University's economics department, co-author of the Cafe Hayek blog and senior fellow of the Virginia Institute for Public Policy joins us to discuss the economics (and economic illiteracy) behind the politics.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,politics,economics,McCain,ObamaThe major party presidential campaigns are flooding the airwaves with their ideas for "fixing" the economy. Dr. Don Boudreaux, chairman of George Mason Universihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/26/cleaning-the-budget-stablesPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/26/cleaning-the-budget-stables/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/26/cleaning-the-budget-stablesTue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMTCleaning the Budget StablesVirginia's budget may be up to $1.5 billion out of whack. What needs to be done to get the state's fiscal house in order, and what does all this red ink mean for perennial problems like transportation? Join Jim Bacon and me as we look for ways to clean up the mess and restore some sanity to Virginia fiscal policy.00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Budget,Taxes,SpendingVirginia's budget may be up to $1.5 billion out of whack. What needs to be done to get the state's fiscal house in order, and what does all this red ink mean fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/19/the-new-rules-for-radicalsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/19/the-new-rules-for-radicals/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/19/the-new-rules-for-radicalsTue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMTThe New Rules for RadicalsEric O'Keefe, chairman and CEO of the Sam Adams Alliance, joins us to discuss the strategies, tactics and goals of America's re-energized left...and what free market supporters can do to fight back.00:30:00Norm LeahynoPolitics,Free market,Left agenda,Sam Adams AllianceEric O'Keefe, chairman and CEO of the Sam Adams Alliance, joins us to discuss the strategies, tactics and goals of America's re-energized left...and what free mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/12/for-virginia-political-junkies-onlyPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/12/for-virginia-political-junkies-only/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/12/for-virginia-political-junkies-onlyTue, 12 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMTFor Virginia Political Junkies OnlyOn this edition of TQ radio, we'll talk politics, politicians, and policy with Bob Gibson, the former political reporter for the Daily Progress and Executive Director of the Sorensen Institute at the University of Virginia. 00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,politics,policy,SorensenOn this edition of TQ radio, we'll talk politics, politicians, and policy with Bob Gibson, the former political reporter for the Daily Progress and Executive Dihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/05/the-rx-for-fixing-transportationPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/05/the-rx-for-fixing-transportation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/08/05/the-rx-for-fixing-transportationTue, 05 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMTThe Rx for Fixing TransportationHow do we fix the road mess we're in? The Heritage Foundation's transportation expert, Dr. Ron Utt, joins us to discuss how we can clear the traffic snarls without blowing a hole in the budget (and your wallet). 00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Transportation,Audit,Taxes,ReformHow do we fix the road mess we're in? The Heritage Foundation's transportation expert, Dr. Ron Utt, joins us to discuss how we can clear the traffic snarls withhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/07/29/looking-inside-virginias-checkbookPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/07/29/looking-inside-virginias-checkbook/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/score-radio-network/2008/07/29/looking-inside-virginias-checkbookTue, 29 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMTLooking Inside Virginia's CheckbookBudget transparency has been a hot issue across the nation, with states opening up their check registers, contracts and more to public scrutiny. Where does Virginia fit into all this? We'll find out, with our guest, Krystal Slivinski00:30:00Norm LeahynoVirginia,Budget,TransparencyBudget transparency has been a hot issue across the nation, with states opening up their check registers, contracts and more to public scrutiny. Where does Virg