Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 05, 2009 with Wayne White, Chris Ford, Not Tre Hargett, and Karl Frisch

On October 8, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, by Mary Mancini

Summary: Featuring guests Wayne White, a visual artist also known as the voice of Vance the pig from Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Chris Ford, Executive Director of Tennessee Conservation Voters, Not Tre Hargett, the Not Tennessee Secretary of State, and Karl Frisch of Media Matters for America.

Part 1 A rundown of Walk Nashville Week, kissing up to Capitalism, a rundown of the lawsuit to compel the Secretary of State to give Tennesseans secure and verifiable elections, an update on climate change legislation straight from D.C. from Chris Ford of Tennessee Conservation Voters, and your phone calls about how the war on Christianity starts earlier and earlier every year. [24.21MB download mp3]

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Part 2 An interview with Not-Secretary of State Tre Hargett in which we ask him many of the questions about secure and verifiable elections we want to ask the real Secretary of State if he would ever agree to appear on the show; an interview with the real visual artist Wayne White, who brings his new book of his artwork “Maybe Now I’ll Get the Respect I So Richly Deserve,” to the Southern Festival of Books this weekend; and the Media Matters for American Smackdown with Karl Frisch. [18.2MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: September 28, 2009 with Ben Tribbett, Dr. Reginald Coopwood, and Karl Frisch

On September 28, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, by Mary Mancini

Summary: Featuring guests Ben Tribbett, Executive Director of Accountability Now! PAC, Dr. Reginald Coopwood, CEO of the Nashville Hospital Authority, and Karl Frisch of Media Matters for America.

Part 1 Mary prepares to unleash (ha!) the congressman Barney Frank on Halloween households all across America and if you think that’s scary, what until you hear what Republican State Senator Ron Ramsey wants to do to fair elections in Tennessee. Plus, Mary and Freddie try to understand just what, exactly, Ben Trippett and Accountability Now PAC have uncovered about Coop. [22.62MB download mp3]

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Part 2 Reginald Coopwood, M.D., CEO of the Nashville Hospital Authority tells us about their health facilities, the best-kept secret in Nashville, and Karl Frisch does his best Elbert Ventura impression in the next generation of the Media Matters for America Smackdown. Plus, President Obama’s foreign policy has all but isolated Iran from the world community. So why is the right-wing still calling him a surrender monkey? [22.62MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: September 7, 2009 Labor Day Extravaganza with Peter Cunningham from the Department of Education

On September 7, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, by Mary Mancini

Summary: Guest Peter Cunningham, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Communications and Outreach at the Department of Education, and our Celebration of Labor!

Celebration of Labor – Part 1 A brief history of Labor Day, advice from Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, and stories of labor from our listeners and Freddie’s Moms. And Peter Cunningham, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Communications and Outreach at the Department of Education, joins us to discuss the real meaning behind President Obama’s Back to School address to the kids. Hint: It’s about personal responsibility and staying in school. Plus, why our public school kids need a boost and why it’s important to not just roll your eyes at irresponsible broadcasters, but to hold them accountable. [24MB download mp3]

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Celebration of Labor – Part 2 Will the Republican leadership – not to mention elected officials – continue to allow radical cable news and talk radio hosts to control their party? If not, then where is the push back against the mounds of inflammatory misinformation foisted upon the American people in their name? And why are some leaders actually joining in the fray? Chuck Grassley promoting Glen Beck’s book? Really? Plus, what the President has to say about health security for all when he addresses the joint session of Congress on Wednesday and all we are saying is the “give’em enough rope” theory is back! [24MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: August 31, 2009 Reesa Webb of JSI & A Celebration of Health!

On September 1, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, Podcasts, by Mary Mancini

Summary: Guest Reesa Webb and our Celebration of Health!

A Celebration of Health – Part 1 The “to do” list of upcoming healthcare rallies, excerpts from President Clinton’s Jackson Day speech, recap of Thirdrailcost.com symposium, why we need health security for all, the Little League World Series (USA!), a phone call from the world famous Dave Cloud, and the mainstream news media gets distracted by bright, shiny objects. [24MB download mp3]

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A Celebration of Health – Part 2 Freddie shares his story on his current search for health security, we interview Reesa Webb, project director for John Snow, Inc. (the company contracted to assess the current delivery of health care to the medically underserved and indigent population in Nashville), “The Cause of My Life,” by Teddy Kennedy, your phone calls, and the discussion continues on why we need health security for all continues: choice, affordability, efficiency, accountability, and investment in our people. [21MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: August 3, 2009 with Molly Secours, Jim Squires, and Elbert Ventura

On August 5, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, by Mary Mancini

Summary: Our guests include filmmaker, writer and activist Molly Secours, author and Thoroughbred Horse breeder Jim Squires, and Media Matters for America research fellow, Elbert Ventura.

Part 1 – High-Assin’ Values Conservatives News tidbits, to do list, the manipulation of the healthcare debate, and a Republican sex scandal right here in Tennessee! Plus, a note to our newspaper peeps like Andy Scher of the Chattanooga Times Free Press: you can stop referring to Republican legislators as “family-values conservatives” now. We all believe in family values until, you know, we don’t. [40.94MB download mp3]

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Part 2- Interview with Molly Secours Molly Secours is a writer, speaker, and filmmaker based in Nashville. In 2007, her world changed when she was diagnosed with cancer. She had healthcare but she still found herself in quite a pickle. She joins us to talk about her experience, which recently led to her story being shared in a press conference with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. [48.34MB download mp3]

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Part 3 – Interview with Jim Squires Jim is a Nashville native who graduated from Peabody College in 1966, started his journalism career at the Tennessean and went on the become editor of the Chicago Tribune, the media advisor to 1992 presidential candidate, Ross Perot, an author, and a Thoroughbred Horse breeder. His 1996 book “Secrets of the Hopewell Box: Stolen Elections, Southern Politics, and a City’s Coming of Age” is a must-read for anyone learning about Tennessee politics. Also for anyone who wants to weigh in on the paper ballot debate. You won’t believe which side he’s on! His latest book, “Headless Horsemen: A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last Kentucky Derby on Steroids,” is now on sale.[45MB download mp3]

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Part 4- The Media Matters for America Smackdown and The Remo Report.Media Matters research fellow Elbert Ventura discusses Lou Dobbs’s crusade to legitimize the birthers and surprises us all with news about Ann Coulter: “”You know it’s bad when Ann Coulter backs away from the birthers.” And Mary’s dad, Remo, calls in from his home in Nevada to give us an update on Senator John Ensign. He’s still in office and telling the press what they can and can’t write! [23.76MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: July 13, 2009 with Stacy Rector, Chip Forrester, and Elbert Ventura

On July 14, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, Podcasts, by Mary Mancini

Summary: Our guests include Stacy Rector, executive director of Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing, Chip Forrester of Tennessee Democratic Party, and Media Matters for America research fellow, Elbert Ventura.

Part 1 – Is it 9 O’Clock Yet? While Mary waits not so patiently for the end of the show, Freddie drops the news tidbits – Judge Sonya Sotomayor, Massachusetts’ big gay agenda, John Ensign’s extra-curricular Christian activities, and Vice President Dick Cheney’s own private CIA. [17.28MB download mp3]

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Part 2- Interview with Stacy Rector Stacy is the excutive director of the Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing (TCASK.org). She tells us the story of the release of death row inmate, Paul House, one of the most underreported news items in Tennessee. [25.5MB download mp3]

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Part 3 – Interview with Chip Forrester of the TNDP and What, You Want a Medal from the Secretary of State for Disenfranchising Folks? Tennessee Democratic Party chairman Chip Forrester joins us to talk about his call for the General Assembly to fire Secretary of State Tre Hargett. After Chip leaves the studio, we continue to discuss Mr. Hargett and his decision to give one state legislator a medal for disenfranchising Tennesseans. No, really. [27MB download mp3]

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Part 4- The Media Matters for America Smackdown, The Remo Report, and It’s Finally 9 O’Clock!Media Matters research fellow Elbert Ventura talks to us about how the news that our President checked out some girl’s a** bumped the Republican sex scandals from the top story of the day and how even though the bogus story originated from the slimiest source of all – The Drudge Report – it made its way to them mainstream media without any verification. Then, if you think your phone is being tapped then it probably is. And Mary’s dad Remo calls in from his home in Nevada to give us an update on his Senator, John Ensign. Will he or won’t he resign? [23.76MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: July 6, 2009 with Councilman Mike Jameson and Wendell Potter

On July 7, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, Podcasts, by Liberadio(!)

Summary: Our guests include District 6 Councilman Mike Jameson and Wendell Potter, Senior Fellow on Healthcare at the Center for Media and Democracy.

Part 1 – Freddie Quits Liberadio(!) Freddie may be joking, but Sarah Palin isn’t. We get right into the current news droppings, both national and local, then onto the to-do list. [17.11MB download mp3]

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Part 2- Governor Quitty McQuittersons Once upon a time, Freddie was on the Al Franken Show and had a brush with greatness. But did he quit? No! Not like Sarah Palin who is a big quitter. [20.33MB download mp3]

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Part 3- Interview with Councilman Mike Jameson Mike Jameson joins us as we continue our discussions on zoning and development in Nashville including the Convention Center, the Downtown Plan, and the May Town Center. [29MB download mp3]

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Part 4- Hear It From Sarah PalinWe play a few interesting clips of Almost-One-Term-Governor Sarah Palin explaining herself…kinda sorta. [15MB download mp3]

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Part 5 - Interview with Wendell Potter After a 20-year career as a corporate public relations executive, Potter left his job last year at CIGNA to try his hand at helping socially responsible organizations — including those advocating for meaningful health care reform — achieve their goals. He’s blowin’ the whistle and you gotta hear it. [22.6MB download mp3]

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Part 6 - We Take Your Calls On Healthcare We take your calls on your experiences with healthcare in America. Its getting so bad that other countries wouldn’t want to deal with our system if they had it. We also talk about the surprising differences between healthcare in England/Cananda and France/Netherlands. We end the show with a little more Palin talk, and we’ll see you next week. [39.59MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 29, 2009 with John Spragens, Jason Holleman, Elbert Ventura, Toni Cani, and Michael Chapman

On July 1, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, Podcasts, by Liberadio(!)

Summary: Our guests include John Spragens, District 24 Councilman Jason Holleman, Tony Cani of the SEIU Change That Works campaign, Michael Chapman, and Elbert Ventura, of Media Matters for America.

Part 1 – A Showstopper! Well, Maybe Just a Surprise Call John Spragens, soon to be ex-communications director for Coop!, calls us early in the show and updates us on what went on in Washington with Healthcare reform and with Congressman Jim Cooper. Wait…ex? [31MB download mp3]

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Part 2- Interview with Councilman Jason Holleman The councilman joins us to talk about the exciting world of zoning (no really, its interesting!) and the Bells Bend redevelopment plan – also know as May Town Center. We learn about the origins of the plan, where it is now, and if it ever go away. [25MB download mp3]

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Part 3- Celebrity Deaths Aren’t the Only Thing That Comes in Three’s After a brief remembrance of some recently passed celebrities, its time to highlight the complex dynamics of the extramarital affairs of our elected officials. [11.3MB download mp3]

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Part 4- Its Back! Media Matters for America Smackdown MMFA research fellow Elbert Ventura returns to tell us all the shenanigans swirling around the healthcare and energy policy legislations. [18MB download mp3]

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Part 5- Healthcare: The Next Frontier Toni Cani of SEIU’s Change That Works campaign and RN Michael Chapman have returned from a trip to Washington, where they met with the staff of the Tennessee congressional delegation on the subject of healthcare. Toni Cani talks about the efforts to keep “public option” in the foreground of the discussions and Michael Chapman lets us in on the harsh realism of our present healthcare system. The stories will curl your hair. Later we take your calls about your own healthcare concerns and experiences. [54MB download mp3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 22, 2009 with Senator Jim Kyle and Dr. Peter Phillips

On June 23, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, Podcasts, by Liberadio(!)

Summary: Our guests include Tennessee District 28 Senator Jim Kyle and the Director of Project Censored, Peter Phillips.

Part 1 – Its the End of the Tennessee Legislative Session As We Know It (and We’re a Bit Queasy) An end of this year’s legislative session wrap-up and our listener’s help answer the question, “How do you think it went? Plus, we continue the discussion of the Iranian election, the to-do list, and how social media is not only changing media in America, but also across the world. And the Bill Maher Ticket Giveaway is Back! We doubt Senator Diane Black’s staffer will be calling in to win. [76.16MB download MP3]

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Part 2- Interview with Sen. Jim Kyle The senator from Memphis gives us an insider’s view of this year’s legislative session including what it took to pass the budget this year and why Republicans ran away from their version of the budget almost immediately after introducing it. We end the interview with his answers to our “free association” quiz and our signature, “I probably shouldn’t be telling you this but…” question. [24.2MB download MP3]

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Part 3- Last Call for Bill Maher Tickets We give away our last two tickets to the Bill Maher show at The Ryman Auditorium June 27th.  Congratulations to all our winners! [5.25MB download MP3]

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Part 4- Interview with Peter Phillips from Project Censored Peter Phillips joins us to talk about Project Censored, a media democracy project which has been highlighting the 25 most important stories ignored by the mainstream media through an annual publication and website (the most underreported story of 2009 according to the project has been the violent deaths of over one million Iraqis since the beginning of the 2003 United States invasion of Iraq). Dr. Phillips’ lecture will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1808 Woodmont Avenue, Nashville, this Friday, June 26th at 7:30pm. A Q&A will immediately follow. Admission is free. [33.46MB download MP3]

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Part 5- The Wrap Up Guns in bars in Tennessee.  Stated as fact was that there are 37 (or so) other states that have a law similar to the one just passed in Tennessee. Turns out – funny stuff – that’s a big lie. [11MB download MP3]

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Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 15, 2009 with Rep. Mike Turner & Peter Cunningham

On June 16, 2009, in Liberate Your Radio from The Right, Podcasts, by Liberadio(!)

Summary: Our guests include Tennessee District 51 Representative Mike Turner and Assistant Secretary of the Office of Communications and Outreach at the US. Department of Education Peter Cunningham.

Part 1 – Welcome Back! Intro, news items, and announcing the Bill Maher ticket listener giveaway. Updates on the Iranian presidential election and Ahmadinejad, as well as a quick opening discussion about voting and the paper ballot issue. [23.25MB download MP3]

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Part 2 – Interview with Rep. Mike Turner We are joined by Tennessee House Democratic Caucus chair, Mike Turner (D-Old Hickory, the Fightin’ 51st!). Hear the interview that has the whole town talking about *gasp* public education reform! Just what did Chairman Turner mean when he said, “We do have a problem with public schools. They were not performing adequately. The problem that we created was because of the political correctness we did in the Sixties. We started busing and closing neighborhood schools.” And did he really “accuse Senate Republicans of killing babies with their budget cuts?” [38MB download MP3]

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Part 3- Interview with Peter Cunningham Cunningham talks about President Obama’s education goals for the country as well as the ways in which they plan to accomplish them. He addresses the pro’s and con’s of No Child Left Behind and the case for charter schools. [40.26MB download MP3]

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Part 4- The Hate that Hate Produced We give away two tickets to the Bill Maher show at The Ryman Auditorium June 27th. Then a discussion with our listeners about the extent of the influence of the Mass Media – if Rush can turn out people to the polls, why can’t he motivate the haters? [51.48MB download MP3]

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