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February 20, 2013
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Edward Snowden: Traitor or Patriot?
On this episode we ask if Edward Snowden is a patriot or a traitor. We devote a lot of time to the NSA data mining by the government and private contractors under contract with the government. We also talk about latest in state news, and the Plan B One Step morning after pill is now available to women over the counter at any age. We blister Laura Ingraham over her comments about it. All this and more on Southpaws.
The studio was full of testosterone as Darren, Jim, and Joe were joined by Reece Cooper and Nathan Phenicie. The boys talked about Michigan's scanner law and how it works, the US Supreme Court rules on DNA testing and how that ruling may intrude on your liberties, and Snyder wants to expand EAA. Can the Democrats stop him? We'll follow up on that story and others right here on Southpaws.
Darren, Jim, and Joe are visited by intern Reece Cooper. Jim Chase from Teamsters 406 came in to talk about the organizing effort at 7UP in Cadillac. Mixed Martial Arts fighter and promoter Joel Chapman joined us by phone as we discussed two bills going through Lansing to regulate the MMA industry. The boys also discussed Michelle Bachmann announcing her retirement from Congress, Mark Schauer is running for governor, and Darren and Joe get into a heated debate about the First Amendment and whether there are restrictions to free speech. That and much more on this episode of Southpaws.
Let's Talk About Sex Education
Jim takes the day off and Darren and Joe are joined by Nathan Phenicie. The show started with a phone interview with Katelyn Campbell, the West Virginia high school student who's fighting for proper sex education at her public high school. This very articulate lady was kind enough to talk to us on the day of her graduation. We also talked about the GOP continuing to fabricate "scandals" including the new Umbrellagate scandal. Other topics include the politicizing of the horrible tornado that hit Oklahoma. And how much money has been spent so far on the two attorneys helping Judge Aquillina in the Bolger-Schmidt fiasco? Find out and how many hours of work that is on this episode of Southpaws.
Darren, Jim, and Joe are joined by State Representative Brandon Dillon. They talked about Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and his controversial comments about State House Speaker Jase Bolger as well as new anti-union legislation going through the state House. The boys also discussed the release of the three Cleveland kidnapping victims and so much more. Next week is the one year anniversary of Southpaws. Make sure to listen.
Darren and Jim are joined by the mysterious "Al" for this episode. The boys talk about Jason Collins coming out as the first current athlete of the major sports who is gay, Plan B one pill is now on the market over the counter for 15 year olds and above (and the right is howling about that), and we talk about the Jessica Heeringa disappearance. And a judge finds out his punishment for his court behavior. Find out what that is by listening.
Our special guest in the studio was Nathan Phenicie. We discussed how the Boston bomber will be prosecuted and Darren had an interesting and controversial way to deter future terrorist acts.. We also talked to Christopher Wooden, who was in Boston during the time of the bombing. He shared some details of how things went during the lockdown of the city. We also talked about Katelyn Campbell, the WV high school senior who stood up to her principal about a religious based sex ed seminar. Plus new abortion restrictions in Kansas, Snyder's numbers are looking worse, and how do you get fired on your first day on the job? A North Dakota TV anchor has answered that question. Find out what he did on this episode of Southpaws,
Darren, Jim, and Joe are joined by comic/activist AnnaFlora Somers to discuss the Boston Marathon bombing and abortion. The boys also talked about surveillance and the balancing act between safety and privacy, Dave Agema triples down on his homophobia, and an Ionia County judge finds himself in contempt of court. What did he do? Make sure to listen and find out.
Darren, Jim, and Joe are joined by phone by Brandon Dillon, State Representative for the 75th District House seat. Brandon explains to listeners exactly what Right to Work means for the poor, middle class, and union workers in Michigan. The boys also talk about North Korea, religion, and a former Tennessee lawmaker takes multi-tasking to a whole new level. Find out what he did and why he may be looking at jail time.
Whatever Happened to Conservatives Wanting Smaller Government?
On this episode of Southpaws, Darren and Jim discuss Dave Agema's homophobic Facebook post and the hatred of gays in society. Snyder starts a new agency and we talk about other political news across the country.
The Supreme Court Takes on Gay Marriage
On this episode the boys talk about marriage equality and the Supreme Court arguments over Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, North Korea threatens their neighbors to the South, and we explore the practice of fracking a little. All this and more so make sure to listen.
On this episode the boys discuss more about the sequester, the victim blaming culture in this country when it comes to rape, and the political infighting in the GOP as Sarah Palin and Karl Rove exchange insults. Make sure to listen.
A very special thank you to Lewis Black for joining by phone to discuss Laughfest and some of the current events in the political world. We discussed the sequester, Chimneywatch 2013, the war on women continues, and Sarah Palin plans on writing a new book. We'll tell you what the subject of her book is when you listen to Southpaws.
Terry Hoogerhyde from the Teamsters Union joined the boys by phone to talk about the state Democratic Party convention this past weekend and some of the fallout from it. Other topics included the sequestration and how it affects Michigan, the state GOP wants to divert DNR money to build logging roads, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is being ostracized by his own party. Find out why when you listen to Southpaws.
Darren, Jim, and Joe are in the studio this week to talk about trans-vaginal probe legislation in Michigan, RTW and the fight against it, and the right has completely lost their minds about gun control. Plus, the "I give God 10%, why do you get 18?" waitress has been identified and lost her job. All that and much more on this episode of Southpaws.
4 More Years of Obama and 40 Years of Roe v Wade
Darren, Jim, and Joe are back. Local comic and activist Anna Flora joins the show by phone from Washington, DC to talk about the second inauguration of President Obama. The boys also discussed the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the new poll in support of abortion rights, and a Utah juice bar is charging liberals extra for smoothies. Check it out.
Darren, Jim, and Joe talked to 76th District State House Representative Winnie Brinks. She discussed her agenda with the boys by phone and the State of the State address. Other show topics included Obamacare and employers trying to skirt it, gun control, and much more.
Darren, Jim, and Joe Elder return to the studio. Deb Fragel joins us by phone to talk about changes to Michigan's unemployment benefits and how everyone is affected by those changes.. We also talk about gun control, banks too big to fail, Congress' approval rating is lower than head lice and cockroaches, and so much more.
Darren and Jim are joined in studio by the "third Southpaw" Kristen Cook and Joe Elder. Drayton Nay rejoins the show via phone as a special guest talking about the "fiscal cliff", strip clubs and more. Other topics include legislating morality, the vicious gang rape in India, and Speaker Boehner drops the F-bomb. Make sure to listen.
Darren and Jim are joined by Joe Elder and Jim Chase. The boys talked about gun control, the "reasons" put out by the right about why the Newtown, CT tragedy happened, the fiscal cliff, and much more. Be sure to listen.
State Rep. Brandon Dillon joins us by phone to talk about the Newtown, CT tragedy and the GOP shenanigans in Lansing. Jim Chase from the Teamsters Union, counselor Kyle Hinton, and Joe Elder join the show in studio to talk about the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting and right to work. This is one of our best shows yet. Make sure to listen.
A full two hours dedicated to Right-To-Work (for a lot less money) legislation. Darren and Jim talk to Mark Brewer, Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, to get his perspective on this legislation. In the second hour, special reporter Deb Fragel shares the sounds of the protest along with her eyewitness account of events. This is some very compelling audio that you can't miss.
Darren and Jim are joined by Jim Chase of the Teamsters Union to discuss the end of the Grand Rapids Gravel strike and the closing of Interstate Bakery/Hostess. The boys also talk about right-to-work (for a lot less money) coming to Michigan and what Gov. Snyder would do, the GOP is in denial, and we get closer to the fiscal cliff. That and much more on this episode of Southpaws.
Fiscals Cliffs and Right to Work
Darren and Jim are joined by Jim Chase of the Teamsters Union to discuss the end of the Grand Rapids Gravel strike and the closing of Interstate Bakery/Hostess. The boys also talk about right-to-work (for a lot less money) coming to Michigan and what Gov. Snyder would do, the GOP is in denial, and we get closer to the fiscal cliff. That and much more on this episode of Southpaws.
Bad Climate and Good Christians
With Darren absent this week, Jim is joined in the studio by JD Sullivan. Topics include some more nonsense from the right, what is climate change, what makes people a "good" christian and much more on this episode of Southpaws.
Topics include Petraeus, why we're boycotting Papa Johns and Applebees, and why the word "entitlements" should be abolished from the political vocabulary.
Darren and Jim discuss the six statewide proposals on Michigan's ballot in the first half hour of the show. The boys then interview strip club consultant Drayton Nae, who talks about the political landscape and how it affects the strip club industry. Other topics include the continuing war on women, rape, abortion, race relations on the decline, and the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan. This is quite a topic filled episode so make sure to listen.
Darren and Jim have MUCH to talk about this week, including the Wisconsin legislators advocating the arrest of federal officials who would implement "Obamacare" in the state, slaughtering horses in the United States, the fiscal cliff, why the federal minimum wage should be increased and by how much, and a whole lot more.
On this episode, Darren and Jim interview Bill Farmer, Democratic candidate for the 63rd District State House. The boys also pick apart the second and third presidential debates, more instances of bad customer service are debated, and the boys are furious that a doctor may lose her license in Kansas for performing an abortion on a 10 year old girl who was raped by her uncle. You'll have to listen to the rant on this episode.
The boys pick apart the VP debate, political billboards are discussed, and the boys talk about the suicide of Amanda Todd as a result of bullying. You can't miss this episode.
Tom Good from the National Labor Relations Board was our special guest and we discussed social media and employment and independent contractor relationships. We also talked to Richard Carrillo, Democratic candidate for the Kent County Clerk. We also discussed the President's performance in the first debate, Roy Schmidt left off the Kent Republicans voters guide, and Darren and Jim pick apart a pro-Jase Bolger ad.
This week, Darren and Jim discuss what right wing radio has done to the journalism business. The boys also talk about Mitt and his taxes, more fallout from the 47% tape, and much more.
I've Got 47 Problems But The Rich Ain't One
Darren and Jim interview Winnie Brinks, Democratic candidate for the 76th State House seat, and Richard Carrillo, Democratic candidate for the Kent County Clerk's office. The boys also discuss the secret Mitt Romney tape, Hobby Lobby sues the government over health care reform, and the current poll results for the six statewide proposals on the ballot.
Teachers, Birthers and Collective Bargaining
Darren and Jim interview Paul Helder, head of the Grand Rapids Teachers Union, about the importance of collective bargaining in Michigan and the teacher strike in Chicago. The boys also discuss the Democratic National Convention, First Lady Michele Obama's speech, former President Bill Clinton's speech, and Darren empties both barrels of frustration at "birthers".
We're joined in the studio for this episode by Kristen Cook, the official voice of Southpaws. Darren, Jim, and Kristen talk on the phone to the Democratic candidate for the 70th State House seat Mike Huckleberry. Jim Chase from The Union Edge/Work In Progress joins us in studio to discuss Labor Day, the current state of the Grand Rapids Gravel strike, and more. We also discuss the one-judge grand jury investigating Roy Schmidt and Jase Bolger, another Republican opens his mouth about abortion, and we discuss a teacher suing her employer because she briefly worked as an exotic dancer. All this and more on Southpaws.
On this edition, we bring you the latest on Roy Schmidt including the possible appointment of a one person grand jury. We also discuss the GOP convention in Tampa, Rush Limbaugh says President Obama caused the hurricane in Tampa, we update you on the Grand Rapids Gravel strike, and Jim makes Darren's voice raise three octaves by saying one word. How? You'll have to find out by listening to Southpaws.
Guests: Jim Rinck and Deb Fragel
On this episode of Southpaws the boys talk via phone to Kent County Democratic Party chair Jim Rinck. Darren and Jim are also joined in studio by Deb Fragel, who specializes in helping the unemployed get benefits. Other topics discussed include more of Roy Schmidt, Todd Akin inserts his foot deeply into his mouth over rape, Saginaw police shoot a homeless man, and the lack of customer service in today's world. All this and more on Southpaws.
Steve Pestka, Democratic candidate for the US House 3rd District was a special guest on the show. Darren and Jim also discussed voter suppression, Paul Ryan chosen as Mitt Romney's running mate, and Roy Schmidt gets blistered a little more. All on this week's Southpaws.
On this episode of Southpaws, Richard Carrillo joins us again to discuss the absentee ballot lawsuit against Kent County, Jim Chase from Teamsters 406 talks about the Grand Rapids Gravel strike, and we discuss why people who abuse animals should be imprisoned for a long time.
Guests: James Farris and Richard Carrillo
Darren and Jim entertain two special guests on this week's show. James Farris, the Democratic candidate for Kent County Sheriff, joins the show as does Richard Carrillo, the Democratic candidate for Kent County Clerk. The boys also discuss more fallout of the Roy Schmidt fiasco, Mitt Romney's trip to Europe, and the Teamsters strike against Grand Rapids Gravel. All this and more on this week's Southpaws.
Winnie Brinks, the Democratic write in candidate for Michigan's 76 District House seat, joins the show and discusses her candidacy, we blister Roy Schmidt a little more, and we discuss Gov. Snyder's silence on the Roy Schmidt fiasco. All this and more on Southpaws.
On this episode of Southpaws, Darren and Jim discuss the prosecution findings in the Roy Schmidt fiasco and why charges aren't being filed against Schmidt, Mitt Romney won't release his tax records and continues to flip flop on issues, and Jim discusses what could potentially be an ugly race in the 3rd US Congressional District. All this and more on Southpaws.
Health Care Reform and Ted Nugent
On this episode, Darren and Jim discuss the Health Care Reform Act and how it directly affects Michigan residents, Pat Miles, Jr. has a new job, and Ted Nugent thinks the south should have won the civi war. What? You heard that right and we'll discuss it on the next Southpaws.
On this episode of Southpaws, Darren and Jim discuss the Supreme Court ruling on the Health Care Reform Act, Kent County Democratic Party secretary Al Abbasse joins the show again to provide his insight, and Darren takes Ann Romney to task over a dressage horse. All this and more on this firecracker filled Independence Day edition of Southpaws.
On this episode of Southpaws, Darren and Jim look at the Supreme Court decision on Arizona's Immigration Laws, Gov. Snyder signs a new budget early, and Darren gets personal as he talks about the defunding of mental health programs across the country.
On this episode, we bring local comic and activist AnnaFlora Somers on to discuss the controversy over the "V" word. We also discuss the idea of "liberal bias" in the media and we look at the life and death of Rodney King.
On this episode, we discuss the results of the Scott Walker recall vote in Wisconsin from last week and what it means. We also look at Michigan's attempt to completely outlaw abortion and the preacher who burned the Koran in 2011 is at it again, this time hanging President Obama in effigy. This and much more on Southpaws.
On this episode of Southpaws, Darren and Jim talk to Kristen Cook, the voice of Southpaws, about her recent trip to Kentucky for an equestrian event, comic AnnaFlora Somers joins them to discuss the Stop War On Women protest, the latest on Roy Schmidt, and much more.
On this episode of Southpaws, Darren and Jim discuss the controversy surrounding 76th District State House Representative Roy Schmidt. 75th District State House Representative Brandon Dillon calls in to discuss the issue and we play an interview Darren conducted with the head of the Michigan Democratic Party Mark Brewer. Other topics discussed include the G8 Summit in Chicago, Facebook's IPO, and Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell causes a stir with remarks he makes in front of a Planned Parenthood fundraiser.