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Liberadio(!) Podcast February 8, 2010: No Scrimmage: Healthcare on the One-Yard Line, Part 2 Updated: 2010-02-09 01:23:00 Description: Guess what? Jobs bills are important for the states! A couple of callers try and scold us for using the term "tea bagger" to describe the racist funny-hat-wearing xenophobes personified by Tom Tancredo at this past weekend's Tea Party Convention, and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 8, 2010: No Scrimmage: Healthcare on the One-Yard Line, Part 1 Updated: 2010-02-09 01:24:00 Description: President Obama's latest weekly radio address, a recap of the most super of bowls, the year of the underdog continuesÂ…from 2008, the Tea Party seen through rose-colored glasses, our interview with Graham Perry, curator of the We Shall Not Be Moved: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 1, 2010: Tennesseein' is Tennebelievin'!, Part 2 Updated: 2010-02-08 00:14:00 Description: Tea party fallout, James O'Keefe, tax-cuts, and sit-ins. Plus guests Mark Reutter for the Progressive Policy Institute, Emily Ogden of Stand for Children, and Karl Frisch of of Media Matters for America. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 1, 2010: Tennesseein' is Tennebelievin'!, Part 1 Updated: 2010-02-08 00:14:00 Description: Tea party fallout, James O'Keefe, tax-cuts, and sit-ins. Plus guests Mark Reutter for the Progressive Policy Institute, Emily Ogden of Stand for Children, and Karl Frisch of of Media Matters for America. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast January 25, 2010: The State of the Union isÂ…Party!, Part 2 Updated: 2010-01-26 00:04:00 Description: This hour we're joined by Robert Weissman, President of Public Citizen, who gives us the 4-1-1 on the latest Supreme Court decision to affect campaign financing, as well as Karl Frisch, Senior Fellow for media watchdog organization, Media Matters for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast January 25, 2010: The State of the Union isÂ…Party!, Part 1 Updated: 2010-01-26 00:07:00 Description: President Obama's latest weekly radio address, current news, and the to do list (including details of our 2010 State of the Union Watch Party). Plus, WRVU loses 15-year veteran Doyle Davis when he decides he can no longer "bring da funk," Air America...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast January 18, 2010: A Day of Service, Part 2 Updated: 2010-01-24 20:50:00 Description: Featuring Marisa Richmond of the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, Joel Berg of the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, and Renée Victoria Hoyos of of the Tennessee Clean Water Network. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast January 18, 2010: A Day of Service, Part 1 Updated: 2010-01-24 20:51:00 Description: Featuring Marisa Richmond of the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, Joel Berg of the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, and Renée Victoria Hoyos of of the Tennessee Clean Water Network. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast December 21, 2009: The War on Hanukkah (Because We've Already Beat Christmas) Extravaganza, Part 2 Updated: 2009-12-22 04:14:00 Description: A bit about the CARD Act and Lilly Ledbetter; Dave Thomas (in Christmas camo!), president of the Nashville chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, finally settles the question of whether or not we are a Christian nation; y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast December 21, 2009: The War on Hanukkah (Because We've Already Beat Christmas) Extravaganza, Part 1 Updated: 2009-12-22 04:16:00 Description: Current news, to do list, the Nashville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce responds to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree policy, and an interview with Hugh Schlesinger and Skye Bacus, Ex-Music Directors for WRVU. [23.71MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast December 14, 2009: We're a Show Full of Misfits, Part 2 Updated: 2009-12-20 23:20:00 Description: Joe Leiberman gets a little air time, Vanessa Beasley and Kevin Leander, faculty board members for Vanderbilt Student Communications, join us to discuss the board's decision to cap the number of WRVU community DJs at 25, and Karl Frisch smacks down G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast December 14, 2009: We're a Show Full of Misfits, Part 1 Updated: 2009-12-20 23:25:00 Description: Current news, to do, interviews with Matt Collins, Ex-Vice Chair of the Davidson County Republican Party and Tyler Slocum, Director of Energy Program for Public Citizen, and it's time to get on the phone again. [26.43MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast December 7, 2009: This is Tennessee Jumping Up and Down and Yelling "Yoohoo!", Part 2 Updated: 2009-12-13 17:17:00 Description: Why health care reform matters (we're talking to you Limbaugh), we get on a motherf**king boat with Betsy Phillips, also known as Aunt B. of Tiny Cat Pants and Pith in the Wind (two blogs that most definitely DO pay attention to state politics), and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast December 7, 2009: This is Tennessee Jumping Up and Down and Yelling "Yoohoo!", Part 1 Updated: 2009-12-13 17:19:00 Description: News, to do, and why all the good people down in Tennessee need to start paying attention to state politics. [24.56MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast November 23, 2009: Faces of Love, Part 2 Updated: 2009-11-29 19:40:00 Description: A quick run down of the Senate health care debate. Plus, Elbert Ventura is back! And he's packing a new website for pragmatic progressives. And Elbert's replacement, Karl Frisch of Media Matters, issues the smack down on this week's conservative obst...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast November 23, 2009: Faces of Love, Part 1 Updated: 2009-11-29 19:43:00 Description: A quick run down of the news of the week and then we feature representatives from the two organizations we are adopting this holiday season. Listen to our interviews with Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Magdalene House and Thistle Farms, and J.C. Smit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast November 16, 2009: A Black Eye, Part 1 Updated: 2009-11-22 14:50:00 Description: The intro, the end of the world on celluloid, recounts possibilities (or impossibilities), Republican hypocrisy in Sumner County, plus the Media Matters for American Smackdown with Karl Frisch, in which he packs a whole lot of Sarah Palin in a short ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast October 19, 2009: Imigration Nation, Part 2 Updated: 2009-10-19 16:15:00 Description: We hear from you, our listeners, as well as another immigration attorney, Sean Lewis, about immigration matters, and conclude that we are not looking at immigration reform as comprehensively as we need to. And we talk to Davidson County Sheriff Daron...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast October 19, 2009: Imigration Nation, Part 1 Updated: 2009-10-19 16:18:00 Description: Nevermind the boy not in the balloon, there's real news afoot. Ty Cobb 2.0, a healthcare reform package out of committee in the Senate, Senator Al Franken gets his first amendment passed by a roll call vote no thanks to Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast October 5, 2009: Part 2 Updated: 2009-10-08 16:30:00 Description: 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 v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast October 5, 2009: Part 1 Updated: 2009-10-08 16:34:00 Description: 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 T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast September 28, 2009: Part 2 Updated: 2009-10-01 14:55:00 Description: 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 Americ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast September 28, 2009: Part 1 Updated: 2009-10-01 14:59:00 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast September 7, 2009: A Celebration of Labor - Part 2 Updated: 2009-09-07 16:55:00 Description: 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 t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast September 7, 2009: A Celebration of Labor - Part 1 Updated: 2009-09-07 16:59:00 Description: 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, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 31, 2009: A Celebration of Health - Part 1 Updated: 2009-09-01 15:14:00 Description: 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 famou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 24, 2009: Healthcare Reform Virtual Town Hall - Part 2 Updated: 2009-08-25 19:10:00 Description: More of your calls, emails and stories about healthcare and healthcare reform, including the expertise of registered nurse and healthcare reform activist Michael Chapman. Plus, the insurance companies are spending a lot of dollars on opposition to re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 24, 2009: Healthcare Reform Virtual Town Hall - Part 1 Updated: 2009-08-25 19:23:00 Description: The "to do" list (Tennessee town halls with Davis, Gordon, Tanner), an O'Connell Factor on why our system of healthcare is a nearly guaranteed system of oppression for unhealthy Americans, where are the Christians on healthcare reform, your calls (in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 3, 2009: Part 4 - The Media Matters for America Smackdown and The Remo Report Updated: 2009-08-03 21:30:00 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 3, 2009: Part 3 - Interview with Jim Squires Updated: 2009-08-03 21:31:00 Description: 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 adviser to 1992 presidential candidate, Ross Perot, an author, and a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 3, 2009: Part 2 - Interview with Molly Secours Updated: 2009-08-03 21:32:00 Description: 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 re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast August 3, 2009: Part 1 - High-Assin' Values Conservatives Updated: 2009-08-03 21:33:00 Description: 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 l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 6, 2009: Part 6 - We Take Your Calls On Healthcare Updated: 2009-07-06 17:32:00 Description: 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 F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 6, 2009: Part 5 - Interview with Wendell Potter Updated: 2009-07-06 17:33:00 Description: After a 20-year career as a corporate public relations executive, Wendell 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 th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 6, 2009: Part 4 - Hear It From Sarah Palin Updated: 2009-07-06 17:34:00 Description: We play a few interesting clips of Almost-One-Term-Governor Sarah Palin explaining herselfÂ…kinda sorta. [15MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 6, 2009: Part 3 - Interview with Councilman Mike Jameson Updated: 2009-07-06 17:35:00 Description: 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] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 6, 2009: Part 2 - Governor Quitty McQuittersons Updated: 2009-07-06 17:36:00 Description: Once upon a time, Freddie was on the Al Franken Show and and had a brush with greatness. But did he quit? No! Not like Sarah Palin who is a big quitter. [20.33MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 6, 2009: Part 1 - Freddie Quits Liberadio(!) Updated: 2009-07-06 17:37:00 Description: 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] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 13, 2009: Part 4 - The Media Matters for America Smackdown, The Remo Report, and It's Finally 9 O'Clock! Updated: 2009-07-14 16:56:00 Description: 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 slimie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 13, 2009: Part 3 - Interview with Chip Forrester of the TNDP and "What, You Want a Medal from the Secretary of State for Disenfranchising Folks?" Updated: 2009-07-14 16:58:00 Description: 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 le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 13, 2009: Part 2 - Interview with Stacy Rector (TN Coalition to Abolish State Killing) Updated: 2009-07-14 16:59:00 Description: Stacy is the executive 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] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast July 13, 2009: Part 1 - Is it 9 O'Clock Yet? Updated: 2009-07-14 17:00:00 Description: 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. [...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 29, 2009: Part 5 - Healthcare: The Next Frontier Updated: 2009-07-01 20:05:00 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 29, 2009: Part 4 - Its Back! Media Matters for America Smackdown Updated: 2009-07-01 20:08:00 Description: MMFA research fellow Elbert Ventura returns to tell us all the shenanigans swirling around the healthcare and energy policy legislations. [18MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 29, 2009: Part 2 - Interview with Councilman Jason Holleman Updated: 2009-07-01 20:10:00 Description: 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. [2...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 29, 2009: Part 1 - A Showstopper! Well, Maybe Just a Surprise Call Updated: 2009-07-01 20:11:00 Description: 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 Congressman Jim Cooper. WaitÂ…ex? [31MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast Part 5- The Wrap Up Guns in bars in Tennessee Updated: 2009-06-23 19:16:00 Description: 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 - it's a big lie. [11MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast Part 4- Interview with Dr. Peter Phillips from Project Censored Updated: 2009-06-23 19:17:00 Description: Dr. 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 22, 2009: Part 3- Last Call for Bill Maher Tickets Updated: 2009-06-23 19:18:00 Description: We give away our last two tickets to the Bill Maher show at The Ryman Auditorium on June 27th. Congratulations to all our winners! [5.25MB] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 22, 2009: Part 2- Interview with Sen. Jim Kyle Updated: 2009-06-23 19:19:00 Description: 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 t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 22, 2009: Part 1 Its the End of the Tennessee Legislative Session As We Know It (and We're a Bit Queasy) Updated: 2009-06-23 19:20:00 Description: 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 Am...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 15, 2009: The Hate the Hate Produced (Part4) Updated: 2009-06-16 17:50:00 Description: 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? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 15, 2009: Interview with Peter Cunningham (Part 3) Updated: 2009-06-16 17:53:00 Description: Interview with Peter Cunningham, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Communications and Outreach at the US. Department of Education. Cunningham talks about President Obama's education goals for the country as well as the ways in which they plan to a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 15, 2009: Interview with Rep. Mike Turner (Part 2) Updated: 2009-06-16 17:55:00 Description: 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 d...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast June 15, 2009: Part 1 (Part 1) Updated: 2009-06-16 17:57:00 Description: 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] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast May 4, 2009: Media Matters for America Smackdown and More (Part 4) Updated: 2009-05-05 03:35:00 Description: Media Matter Research Fellow Elbert Ventura joins us to explain how certain conservative media personalities are baselessly blaming Mexican immigrants for spreading swine flu across the border. [9.4MB 08:12] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast May 4, 2009: Legislative Update with the ACLU's Hedy Weinberg (Part 3) Updated: 2009-05-05 03:38:00 Description: Hedy joins us to run down the important work the ACLU is doing to fight back against the legislation that threatens the reproductive health of women in Tennessee, immigrants, and members of the GLBT community. She also tells us about the hope they ha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast May 4, 2009: Interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin (Part 2) Updated: 2009-05-05 03:39:00 Description: Doris Kearns Goodwin is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of, among other works, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. On Thursday, May 7th, she will receive the Nichols-Chancellor's Medal from Vanderbilt University, where she will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast May 4, 2009: Who Did Your Voting Machines Vote For? (Part 1) Updated: 2009-05-05 03:40:00 Description: Intro, news items, and a to do list that includes one item: help stop the delay of the Tennessee Voter Confidence Act. Plus a recap of the Tennessee Democratic Party summit, Arlen Spector jumps off a sinking ship, Sarah Palin's hypocrisy, and food th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast April 13, 2009: Did we Lose the Culture War? (Part 6) Updated: 2009-04-13 14:20:00 Description: The recent Iowa Supreme Court decision on gay marriage, an update on checks and balances, and Dobson's services are no longer needed. [12.9MB 11:15] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast April 13, 2009: Interview with Ben Smith Ben Smith (Part 5) Updated: 2009-04-13 14:25:00 Description: Ben Smith is the Senior Political Writer for Politico, a political journalism organization based in Washington, D.C. for which he has an online running conversation about politics. When he decided to vacation in Nashville he didn't know about the thr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast April 13, 2009: Interview with Sean Flaherty (Part 4) Updated: 2009-04-13 14:30:00 Description: Sean Flaherty works as a researcher and writes articles on electronic voting issues for the Verified Voting Foundation and VerifiedVoting.org. Why are paper ballots important, why paperless electronic voting machines suck, and if Tennesseans of all p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast April 13, 2009: The New Conservative Prohibition (Part 3) Updated: 2009-04-13 14:35:00 Description: Don't say gay, bullying, and the Tennessee Voter Confidence Act. [21.1 MB 20:11] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast April 13, 2009: Interview with Brian Phelps (Part 2) Updated: 2009-04-13 14:40:00 Description: Brian is a founding board member of Transit Now Nashville, which is working to raise awareness of the benefits of regional mass transit options for the people living in the Nashville area. [19.8 MB 17:15] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast April 13, 2009: Care for a Cuppa? (Part 1) Updated: 2009-04-13 15:43:00 Description: Intro, news items, to do list. [32.8 MB 20:27] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: Phone Calls, We get Phone Calls (Part 7) Updated: 2009-03-30 15:35:00 Description: We discuss with our listeners the power the "paranoid stylists" - Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly - have on the mainstream Republican Party, the "evil" Americorp, and of what we should really be afraid. [17.82MB 17:14] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: Media Matters for America Smackdown with Elbert Ventura (Part 6) Updated: 2009-03-30 15:37:00 Description: The mainstream media - following Drudge's lead, of course - thinks our new president is "boring" and "professorial." Awww...what's the matter? You don't want to have a beer with him? [12.33MB 17:50] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: Interview with Matt Duss (Part 5) Updated: 2009-03-30 15:38:00 Description: Matthew Duss is a Research Associate the Center for American Progress with a background in Middle East Studies and he joins us to talk about President Obama's Afghanistan-Pakistan policy as well as the U.S. bombings inside Pakistan, monetary aid funn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: A Metro Council District 18 Election Breakdown (Part 4) Updated: 2009-03-30 15:39:00 Description: Losing candidate David Glasgow issues a statement that highlights on what he thinks the remaining candidates should focus. [11.1MB 09:43] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: Interview with Rep Janis Sontany (Part 3) Updated: 2009-03-30 15:41:00 Description: Rep Sontany represents the fightin' 53rd district in the Tennessee state house of representatives. She tells us about her district, her work as a "Humane Legislator" working on and passing a number of animal protection and animal cruelty bills, gun l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: (Part 2) Updated: 2009-03-30 15:42:00 Description: An Earth Hour recap including the VIP party that sorta forgot it was Earth Hour. [8.25 MB 07:12] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 30, 2009: (Part 1) Updated: 2009-04-30 15:43:00 Description: Intro, news items, to do list, and the ballad of Bill Freeman. [19.08 MB 16:40] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 9, 2009 Bumpers Ugly (Part 4) Updated: 2009-02-09 19:46:00 Description: Councilman Eric Crafton has some explaining to do - have all his fundraising sources been disclosed? - and some realizations to come to - dude, you have a constituency, you know. Plus, should public policy be guided by religious faith and what the he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 9, 2009 Affairs of the State and Affairs of the Heart (Part 3) Updated: 2009-02-09 19:47:00 Description: And never the 'twain shall meet - unless Senator Stanley's adoption bill passes (SB0078), in which case he goes to heaven while Tennessee's parentless children languish. Plus, more comments on blog commentors and the world famous Dave Cloud is back t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 9, 2009 Interview with Chip Forrester (Part 2) Updated: 2009-02-09 19:48:00 Description: Chip. The Chipster. Chipinator. He's the newly minted chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party and he's answering our questions about fundraising, reaching out to the old bulls, encouraging the grass roots, the 95-county strategy, welcoming new ideas,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 9, 2009 It's all Fun and Games on Valentine's Day Until Somebody Loses an Eye (Part 1) Updated: 2009-02-09 19:49:00 Description: This week's Liberadio(!) "To Do" list is supplemented by the Liberadio(!) "I Do" list. Don't miss your chance to get hitched by John Arriola and the romantic County Clerk staff! Plus, one state Representative was for free and fair elections before he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 16, 2009: Yes, He Was Born in America and No, He Doesn't Want to Kill Old People (Part 5) Updated: 2009-02-16 20:00:00 Description: Sooner or later we had to address the birth certificate issue and what better week than when four - count'em 4! - Tennessee state legislators sign onto a yet-to-be-filed lawsuit to force President Barack Obama to release his birth certificate. Then, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 16, 2009: Interview with Christopher Sanders (Part 4) Updated: 2009-02-16 20:01:00 Description: Tennessee Equality Project president Chris Sanders somehow knows that the way into our hearts is through our stomachs, so we gladly accept his gift of cheese danish. But he didn't come all the way to the studio just to feed us, he came to tell us abo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 16, 2009: Was, Is, and Ever Shall Be a Harpy of the Left (Part 3) Updated: 2009-02-16 20:02:00 Description: A conservative caller has a problem with - wait for it - President Barack Obama's power grab. [17.5 MB 10:56] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 16, 2009: Interview with Walter Searcy, III (Part 2) Updated: 2009-02-16 20:03:00 Description: Walter is an accomplished attorney, an alumnus of Fisk University and Vanderbilt School of Law, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Nashville Branch of the NAACP. He has had a long history with the local chapter and so he answers some ques...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 16, 2009: Abe's #1! George is #36! (Part 1) Updated: 2009-02-16 20:04:00 Description: It's Presidents day and as always, there's a song in our hearts - and on Mary's lips. Plus, the economic stimulus plan passes both the House and the Senate despite Joe Scarborough, all the other nattering nabobs of negativity, and a whole mess of rig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 23, 2009: The Gang That Couldn't Govern Straight (Part 5) Updated: 2009-02-23 23:19:00 Description: What does a U.S. Senator have in common with "The Rep" from Knoxville, Tennessee and Rep. Mike Turner's BFF, Rep. Glen "Hollywood" Casada? Their ideas are so old and useless (Tax cuts? Really?) that all they have left is to demand that each one perso...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 23, 2009: Interview with Heather Boushey (Part 4) Updated: 2009-02-23 23:21:00 Description: Dr. Boushey doesn't have a beard but she is a high-profile economist, which can only mean one thing - she's a good-looking woman with a keen sense of history! She's also a senior economist for Center for American Progress and she joins us to assess w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 23, 2009: Don't They Have Anything Better to Do? (Part 3) Updated: 2009-02-23 23:22:00 Description: Do you mean to tell us that Tennessee's General Assembly is completely in the hands of Republicans for the first time since Reconstruction and they have nothing better to do than introduce legislation that infringes on the reproductive rights of wome...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 23, 2009: Interview with Alan Coverstone (Part 2) Updated: 2009-02-23 23:23:00 Description: Alan represents District 9 on the Metro Nashville Public School Board of Education. Generally, we ask him why our public schools aren't yet palaces. More specifically, we ask about school choice, expanded options, the most recent (and controversial) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast February 23, 2009: Oh, Sean Penn...Really? (Part 1) Updated: 2009-02-23 23:24:00 Description: Oscar recap, Liberadio(!) dance party, to do List, a preview of Tuesday night's State of the Union that isn't a State of the Union, and take it from one commie, homo-lovin', son-of-gun to another, Sean Penn's acceptance speech will not move the dialo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: The Tea Party Debriefing (Part 7) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:10:00 Description: Conversations about big, important issues - like the ones we're having about the economic stimulus, empathy, and giving people a hand up - are hard. And, unfortunately, it's the most cynical of us that prey on their fellow Americans in times of crisi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: Media Matters for America Smackdown (Part 6) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:12:00 Description: The one where Elbert Ventura, research fellow at Media Matters for America, quizzes us on CPAC, reviles the revisionist Republicans and their Right-washing of history, and giggles about Andrew Breitbart's myopic take on talk radio, and dreams of a si...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: Interview with Timothy Karr (Part 5) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:13:00 Description: Tim is the campaign director of Free Press, a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media. He helps us take on the Fairness Doctrine (and identify who is really behind manipulating the issue) and tells us what we can expect from th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: It's the Empathy, Stupid (Part 4) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:14:00 Description: Wait. That didn't come out right. A listener has an interesting take on empathy which leads to a interesting discussion on who is responsible for giving a hand up to the least among us. Plus, Mary experienced a severe lack of the big "E" when she wen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: Interview with Francie Hunt (Part 3) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:15:00 Description: Francie is the organizer for the Nashville chapter of Stand for Children, which is pushing for an innovative teacher quality program. She tells us what Stand does, what the program entails, and why its so important the our goal of turning public scho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: A Vas Right Wing Conspiracy (Part 2) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:16:00 Description: Rep. Karen Camper has the Thatchers to take the fight for control of our reproductive health to the mat. If Republicans truly want the government out of the lives of ordinary people then they will pay attention to HJR132. Snip, snip! And a Republican...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 2, 2009: Dodging a Bullet (Part 1) Updated: 2009-03-03 01:17:00 Description: News, to do list, and Lydia Lenker. [15.2 MB 13:14] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 9, 2009: Making the Sausage is Hard (Part 6) Updated: 2009-03-10 02:28:00 Description: So some legislators take the easy way out by making complex issues appear in stark black and white so they can present them cynically to their constituents. Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) went on national TV and did it with the issue of Universal healt...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 9, 2009: Our Ears are Marked by a Conservative Caller (Part 5) Updated: 2009-03-10 02:29:00 Description: Who tries to spread the lie that President Obama promised during his campaign to stop earmark spending and is breaking that promise by signing the spending bill currently being considered in the Senate. We miss Elbert but we don't need him for a smac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 9, 2009: Interview with Peter Canellos (Part 4) Updated: 2009-03-10 02:30:00 Description: Peter Canellos is Washington bureau chief of The Boston Globe and editor of Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy, the newly published biography of Ted Kennedy by the team at the Globe. It's all in there - his brothers and the Kennedy mystique,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 9, 2009: The More You Know (Part 3) Updated: 2009-03-10 02:31:00 Description: The more you know the more you are able to make informed decisions based on your values. So it's surprising that Rep. Stacey Campfield, "Rep. Daddy," for the sake of this segment, introduced his "Don't Say Gay" bill which would "prohibit the teaching...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 9, 2009: Interview with Hal Cato (Part 2) Updated: 2009-03-10 02:32:00 Description: Joining us is Hal cato, president and CEO of Oasis Center, to tell us about their new digs at the Youth Opportunity Center - where Oasis and their partner organizations have banded together to serve young Middle-Tennesseans facing real challenges. He...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 9, 2009: Dodging a Bullet Redux (Part 1) Updated: 2009-03-10 02:33:00 Description: News, to do list, is this Daylight Savings Time thingy working for us or against us, Councilman Mike Jameson calls a meeting about Riverfront development, and Councilman Jason Holleman's storm water amendment. [37.3 MB 23:13] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: The Vote You Save May Be Your Own (Part 8) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:20:00 Description: In what is perhaps the most disgustingly anti-American, anti-democratic, and politically cynical maneuver ever, the same Tennessee legislators - Republicans all - who voted for the Voter Confidence Act last year now want to gut it. [11.9MB 10:26] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Media Matter for America with Elbert Ventura (Part 7) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:22:00 Description: Media Matters research fellow Elbert Ventura joins us to talk about the creepiness that is Glenn Beck. [19.7MB 17:14] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Interview with Lee Poston (Part 6) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:23:00 Description: Lee is the Director of Conservation and Science Communications at World Wildlife Fund. He works on strategic communication plans for WWF's priority places, threats and issues. He's based in D.C. but came to Nashville to talk to us about Earth Hour. [...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Interview with David Glasgow (Part 5) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:24:00 Description: David Glasgow, also a candidate for Metro Council District 18, is a lawyer who currently works as the communications director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development office in Nashville. We ask him why he wants to serve the Fightin'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Interview with John Ray Clemmons (Part 4) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:25:00 Description: Candidate for Metro Council District 18, John Ray is also a lawyer who, among other things, worked as a legislative aide for Congressman Bob Clement, a research assistant for George Stephanopoulos, and the Political Director for the Tennessee Democra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Interview with Stephenie Dodson (Part 3) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:37:00 Description: Stephenie is a candidate for Metro Council District 18, the Director for Percy Priest Extended Day Program (PPEDP) at Percy Priest Elementary School, and a 25-year resident of the Hillsboro-West End neighborhood. She has also served on the board of t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Interview with Kristine LaLonde (Part 2) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:38:00 Description: Joining us as the first of all four Metro Council District 18 candidates is Kristine LaLonde. Kristine is a Belmont-Hillsboro resident and director of the leadership studies program for Honors students at Belmont University. She tells us why she's ru...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast March 23, 2009: Faux Spring Break (Part 1) Updated: 2009-03-24 02:39:00 Description: Intro and some news items - dumping slurry, buying debt, and gutting voter confidence. [5.6 MB 4:53] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, 2009 Talk Radio Represent! (Part 7) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:14:00 Description: A caller wants to know when right-wing talk radio will go away. Plus, an appropriate clip from The Daily Show. [6.9MB 4:18] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, 2009 The Media Matters for America Smackdown (Part 6) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:15:00 Description: Media Matters for America research fellow Elbert Ventura takes on the Republican Leadership - Rush Limbaugh. [21.7MB 13:31] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, 2009 Senate Bill Hey! What are You Guys Doing in There? (Part 5) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:16:00 Description: A new bill (SB0078) introduced into the Tennessee General Assembly by Senator Paul Stanley, wants to make it impossible for unmarried co-habitants (*wink, wink*) to adopt children. Yeah, like the guy from KISS should be judging anybody. [14.3MB 8:54]...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, Interview with Eleanor Smeal (Part 4) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:17:00 Description: Eleanor Smeal is the President of the Feminist Majority Foundation, which is dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence, and the publisher of Ms. Magazine. We talk to her about the Global Gag Rule - how it has affected women...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, 2009 Say it, Barney! (Part 3) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:18:00 Description: We agree with Barney Frank - why has fiscal responsibility all of a sudden become an issue with our conservative friends? Plus, the world famous Dave Cloud asks us a very interesting question. [14.7 MB 9:09] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, 2009 Interview with Congressman Jim Cooper (Part 2) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:19:00 Description: Congressman Cooper (TN, D-The Fightin' 5th!)) answers questions about fiscal responsibility, his recent NO vote on the economic stimulus plan, the TVA, Change-Congress.org, and FISA. [49.3 MB 30:45] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 2, 2009 Kitty Half Time Show (Part 1) Updated: 2009-02-02 18:20:00 Description: Show intro, Super Bowl Sunday, news and to do list. [37.3 MB 23:16] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 26, 2009 The Media Matters for America Smackdown (Part 5) Updated: 2009-01-26 16:25:00 Description: Media Matters research fellow Elbert Ventura thought he was done too but then he realized that although the administration has changed, the media has most definitely not. So, it's back to airing out the misrepresentations - he does the lies about Pre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 26, 2009 Interview with Clay Risen (Part 4) Updated: 2009-01-26 16:26:00 Description: Clay is the founding managing editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas and the author of the fascinating new book, A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination. The book studies in detail the week following the assassination of Mart...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 26, 2009 A Birdseye View from the Vote for TNDP Chair (Part 3) Updated: 2009-01-26 16:27:00 Description: A Birdseye View from the Vote for TNDP Chair. We've heard the stories of all the political arm-twisting surrounding the election of the TNDP chair over the weekend, but what did it look like on the ground? [18.9 MB 11:48] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 26, 2009 Interview with Rep. Mike Turner (Part 2) Updated: 2009-01-26 16:28:00 Description: Rep. Turner (D-The Fightin' 51st!) was recently elected Democratic House Caucus chair. Despite facing many obstacles - sexual harassment charges against the Republican Speaker he helped elect, a vengeful majority leader, rabid State Republican Party ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 26, 2009 Last One Out Lock the Door (Part 1) Updated: 2009-01-26 16:29:00 Description: MLK, Jr. day of service? Check. Inauguration of a Democratic President? Check. English Only defeated? Check. New TNDP chair elected? Check. Alright, we're done here! Turn out the lights and the last one out lock the door! Oh waitÂ….it seems that Fred...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 19, 2009 1 Day, 2 Hours, 11 Minutes, and 18 Seconds (Part 6) Updated: 2009-01-19 17:33:00 Description: More fun with Ken and one last plea to get out and vote Against/Against on Thursday, January 22. Do it to honor the memory of Dr. King, to celebrate the inauguration of Hope and Change, and to ensure that when we wake up on Friday, this really was Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 19, 2009 Ken Whitehouse, State Political Correspondent (Part 5) Updated: 2009-01-19 17:35:00 Description: The Oscar Madison of Tennessee political reporting (not sure if he's messy, lives with a man, or likes sports - but he does wear a baseball cap!) joins us to give us the play by play of last week's opening day shenanigans in the General Assembly. Is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 19, 2009 Against/Against on Thursday, January 22 (Part 4) Updated: 2009-01-19 17:36:00 Description: We've devoted a lot of air time to the vote against the English Only referendum and we're not going to stop now with only three days before the election. Learn why Councilman Eric Crafton made the New York Times print a retraction, why he bailed on a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 19, 2009 Interview with Rev. Enoch Fuzz (Part 2) Updated: 2009-01-19 17:38:00 Description: Rev. Fuzz is the Senior Pastor of the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church and one of the chairs of The Music City USA President's Inauguration Day Charity Ball-the first ever in Nashville-which will be held Tuesday night, 1/20, at 7 pm, at the Mille...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 19, 2009 1 Day, 3 Hours, 52 minutes, and 12 Seconds (Part 1) Updated: 2009-01-19 17:39:00 Description: It truly is The Best Week Ever! and not only because our BackwardsBush.com Countdown keychain is almost obsolete. All the hope, friendly good-fellowship, giving, celebration, and participatory democracy in the air is making us woozy - but totally in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 12, 2009 The Nashville Last Crowd (Part 5) Updated: 2009-01-12 18:41:00 Description: We're told that we're anti-English if we're against English Only, which is both not true and kinda funny because we're all, you know, speaking English. What's not funny is Steve Gill and his Nashville Last crowd who will vote for the English Only ref...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 12, 2009 Interview with Dr. David Rosnick (Part 4) Updated: 2009-01-12 18:42:00 Description: In this interview, bearded economist Dr. Rosnick of the Center for Economic and Policy Research does just what his organization promises, he presents the economic crisis, President-Elect Obama's stimulus package, and the bailout in a progressive, acc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 12, 2009 Vote Vote Like a Baby Stoat (Part 3) Updated: 2009-01-12 18:43:00 Description: Our listeners weigh in on English Only and help us, with apologies to CuteOverload.com, urge everyone to get out and vote vote like a baby stoat. And then tell your friends to do the same. [45.7 MB 28:33] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 12, 2009 Interview with Tom Negri (Part 2) Updated: 2009-01-12 18:44:00 Description: Tom is the Managing Director of Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel, on the board of the Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of Nashville's Coalition For Education About Immigration. He knows real immigration reform and what's good for business and C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 12, 2009 Straight Only, White Only, Christian Only, Republican Only, Women Only (Part 1) Updated: 2009-01-12 18:45:00 Description: Oh when oh when will it end? When you get out and vote against/against! [6 MB 03:48] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 5, 2009 The 8 Days of New Year's Eve? (Part 1) Updated: 2009-01-05 20:06:00 Description: Applying the multiple nights of one holiday to another may seem like a good idea, but since the news won't stop - coal ash, Mayor Dean, and Bill Frist etc. - I guess the Liberadio(!) holiday party will have to. (32.6 MB 20:20) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 5, 2009 Interview with Councilwoman at large Megan Barry (Part 2) Updated: 2009-01-05 20:08:00 Description: Councilwoman Barry sheds some light on how Councilman Eric Crafton's English Only amendment would negatively affect the governing of the city of Nashville. It's not pretty. (38.3 MB 23:52) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 5, 2009 Mr. Franken? Mr. Franken Votes Aye (Part 3) Updated: 2009-01-05 20:10:00 Description: The U.S. Senate shenanigans are heating up as winners get announced and threats of barring the door of the chamber fly. We practice for when Al Franken becomes a Senator, wonder what Howard Dean will do next, and reminisce about a trip to Memphis. (1...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 5, 2009 Interview with Paul Golden (Part 4) Updated: 2009-01-05 20:12:00 Description: The Marketing and Communications Project Manager for the National Endowment for Financial Education helps us navigate through one of the most popular of New Year's resolutions - getting your financial house in order. (23.6MB 14:43) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: January 5, 2009 A Chip off the Ol' RNC Block (Part 5) Updated: 2009-01-05 20:17:00 Description: Chip Saltsman is running for chairman of the RNC, the "party of personal responsibility," while blaming everyone else for his little Christmas CD indiscretion. We hope he wins with his more of the same communications tactics since they worked so well...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 22, 2008 How Do We Not Play Christmas Music For Two Hours? (Part 1) Updated: 2008-12-22 13:56:00 Description: By talking about the school board and their chosen one, 350 billion dollars worth of accountability, the race for TNDP chair, and ensuring that Governor Bredesen will never be a guest on our show. [49 MB 30:35] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 22, 2008 Interview with Gregg Ramos and Sarah Davis (Part 2) Updated: 2008-12-22 14:02:00 Description: One defender. One prosecutor. How can they both agree that Councilman Eric Crafton's English Only amendment is not a good idea for Nashville? [37.9 MB 23:37] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 22, 2008 Weapons of Mass Affection (Part 3) Updated: 2008-12-22 14:03:00 Description: Weapons of Mass Affection - An interview with the Center for American Progress' Deputy Research Director Amanda Terkel in which we discuss the progressive agenda and the President-Elect. [17.9MB 11:08] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 22, 2008 Santa's Got a Brand New Cabinet (Part 4) Updated: 2008-12-22 14:05:00 Description: Encouraged by Obama's picks or discouraged by Obama's picks, you gotta give the guy his props. [16.8MB 10:29] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 22, 2008 Media Matters for America Smackdown (Part 5) Updated: 2008-12-22 14:06:00 Description: It's the Holiday edition of the Media Matters for America Smackdown with research fellow Elbert Ventura and is there anything more festive than declaring the Media Matters' "Misinformer of the Year?!?" Plus, we discuss the [Pastor] Rick Rolling of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 24, 2008 - The Turkeys from Jasper Farms Are Back (Part 3) Updated: 2008-11-24 19:30:00 Description: Nothing Says "Thanksgiving" Like The West Wing. The turkeys from Jasper Farms are back and much more relevant than either Phil Valentine or Rush Limbaugh. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 24, 2008 - Interview with Tennessee State Senator Andy Berke (Part 2) Updated: 2008-11-24 19:35:00 Description: Interview with Senator Andy Berke - No! Not the Chattanooga Choo-Choo! Tweetin' State Senator Berke represents the 10th District of Tennessee (the Fightin' 10th!), which includes parts of Hamilton and Marion counties. He's a Democrat and proud of it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 1, 2008 Against/Against (Part 3) Updated: 2008-12-02 19:25:00 Description: Let the English-Only discussion begin! On January 22 it'll be time to get our butts back to the voting booth to vote against "English-only" for Metro Nashville. In this segment we discuss why with one of our faithful conservative callers. Plus, think...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 1, 2008 Interview with Dr. Craig Holman (Part 2) Updated: 2008-12-02 19:29:00 Description: Dr. Holman is the Legislative Representative for Public Citizen and as such serves as the organization's Capitol Hill lobbyist on campaign finance and governmental ethics. He tells us that we can love President-elect Obama, we just can't LOVVVVVVE Pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: December 1, 2008 All the News That Fits (Part 1) Updated: 2008-12-02 19:30:00 Description: This year's Black Friday is the blackest yet, alternative shopping options, and the election season ain't over 'til it's over. [81.1MB 51:04] ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 10 - Interview with John McFadden and Chris Ford (Part 5) Updated: 2008-11-11 17:34:00 Description: John McFadden, Executive Director of the Tennessee Environmental Council, and Chris Ford, Executive Director of Tennessee Conservation Voters,, give us the scoop on the Second Annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee, happening this Thursday, Friday...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 10 - Tennessee Lives in Infamy (Part 4) Updated: 2008-11-11 17:35:00 Description: Tennesseans, get ready to spend the next two years fighting the last remaining gasps of the culture war on both a state and local level. First up, defeating Councilman Eric Crafton's out of state funded "English Only" bill. (05:53 9.4MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 10 - Media Matters for America Smackdown (Part 3) Updated: 2008-11-11 17:36:00 Description: Research Fellow Elbert Ventura smacks down the advancing narrative that "America is a center-right nation" while explaining how certain media folk can label President-elect Barack Obama a Socialist one week and a Reagan Democrat the next. Was it some...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 10 - Interview with Gray Sasser (Part 2) Updated: 2008-11-11 17:37:00 Description: The Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party breaks Election Day down for us - the good, the bad, and the ugly. What does it mean for Tennesseans? For Nashvillians? Who's to blame? Where do we go from here? And although Gray's "blame me and let's m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 10 - You Have 60 Seconds to Celebrate...Good! Now Back to Work (Part 1) Updated: 2008-11-11 17:38:00 Description: What's an election day wrap-up without a call from Remo, Mary's Independent Dad. Plus, confusion and disenfranchisement on Election Day for Vanderbilt Students, a healthy and appropriate response from the media to voter problems, and Nell Levin from ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 20 - Tuke for Tennessee! Updated: 2008-10-21 04:08:00 Description: Interview with Bob Tuke - Bob Tuke is a respected adoption lawyer, a Marine, and is the former party chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party. He served as Obama's political director during the Democratic primary and now he is the Democratic nominee i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 20 - Interview with Brad Friedman Updated: 2008-10-21 04:10:00 Description: Brad Friedman is an investigative citizen journalist, political commentator, broadcaster, and creator and managing editor of The BRAD BLOG, where he has filed - and continues to file - thousands of stories on issues of Election Integrity (or the lack...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 27 - Protect Your Vote (Part 4) Updated: 2008-10-28 02:45:00 Description: Our voting love fest continues - with instructions on what you can do to protect your vote. (20:39 33.1MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 27 - Early Voting A Go (Part 3) Updated: 2008-10-28 02:49:00 Description: We love to talk about what to do to protect your right to vote and, it turns out, our listeners do too! And there's nothing scarier than that guy on that other station who, we hear, would rather tear down our precious democracy with divisiveness than...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 27 - Interview with Juan Villaseñor (Part 2) Updated: 2008-10-28 02:50:00 Description: The president of the Nashville chapter of the American Constitution Society tell us a little bit about the American Constitution Society, including who would win in a rugby match against the Federalist Society, and an event they're having on Wednesda...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 27 - Get Your Boo On (Part 1) Updated: 2008-10-28 02:53:00 Description: It's our annual Halloween Spooktacular and Mary and Freddie dress up as each others worst nightmare. (21:43 34.8MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Libeardio(!) Podcast: September 30: Why So Blue, Dog? with Congressman Jim Cooper Updated: 2008-09-30 22:24:00 Description: Residents of the Fightin' 5th! hear from their congressman, Jim Cooper, about the bailout, how helpful McCain's intervention was, and why this might not even be the biggest deal. (07:05 11.4MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: September 30: Taking Liberty with Naomi Wolf Updated: 2008-09-30 22:25:00 Description: We speak with Ms. Wolf about her new book, Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries, a guide to, and urgent plea for, participatory democracy. Get Up! Stand Up! (21:35 34.6MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: September 30: We Don't Want to Talk About It Updated: 2008-09-30 22:26:00 Description: There are some things you have to talk about even though they are painful to discuss. And then there are other things that you can get away with simply sweeping under an imploded stadium. Mary's Dad calls in with one of the above.... (21:19 34.2MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 6: Part 1 with John Seigenthaler Updated: 2008-10-06 22:22:00 Description: With Nashville in the spotlight last week, we were honored to have John Seigenthaler, one of the most important witnesses to Nashville and American history, join us to discuss the debates and the presidential race. And, of course, the First Amendment...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 6: Part 2 with David Earnhardt Updated: 2008-10-06 22:23:00 Description: On the near eve of another big election, we welcome back documentarian David Earnhardt for an update on Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections and the impact it has had on our electoral system. (22:57 36.8MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 6: Part 3 Media Matters for America with Elbert Ventura Updated: 2008-10-06 22:24:00 Description: Elbert is, unsurprisingly, disappointed in the media's coverage of the debates thus far. (13:05 21MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 13 - The False Narrative of "Voter Fraud" (Part 6) Updated: 2008-10-13 15:16:00 Description: Election fraud and voter suppression is a very real problem. Voter fraud? Not so much. (15:36 25MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 13 - Media Matters for America Smackdown (Part 5) Updated: 2008-10-13 15:17:00 Description: Media Matters Research Fellow, Elbert Ventura, learned this week that ACORN makes conservative pundit a little nutty. (12:53 20.06MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 13 - Liberadio(!) Guests and Listeners are Smarty Boots (Part 4) Updated: 2008-10-13 15:18:00 Description: FOL* Paul Krugman wins a big prize, Debate '08 breakdown, Governor Palin hearts the Alaska Independence Party, and we get a very nice phone call. (25:40 41.1MB) *Friend of Liberadio(!) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 13 - Interview with Interview with Connie Smith (Part 3) Updated: 2008-10-13 15:19:00 Description: Interview with Connie Smith, Tennessee's Assistant Commissioner of Accountability, Teaching, and Learning at the Tennessee Department of Education. (14:54 23.9MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 13 - Interview with Christopher Sanders (Part 2) Updated: 2008-10-13 15:20:00 Description: President and founding board member of the Tennessee Equality Project. National Coming Out Day and the 10th Anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard coincide with the Connecticut decision to allow same-sex marriage. (16:34 26.5MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 13 - Get Your Vote On (Part 1) Updated: 2008-10-13 15:21:00 Description: Early voting has begun and the turnout should frighten those people who thought that slinging mud and stoking fear would change this election's momentum. (16:13 26MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: May 5, 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-05-05 16:21:00 Description: Jon Stewart is coming! So is electronic voting. Plus, who does Senator Clinton remind you of when she says she doesn't listen to those silly little people who study monetary systems and history for a living? (25:31 41 MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: May 5, 2008 Part 2 Interview with Renee Paradis Updated: 2008-05-05 16:21:00 Description: Interview with Renée Paradis - Renée Paradis is counsel for the non-partisan Brennan Center for Justice and works to reform the process of voter registration, including fighting restrictions on voter registration drives and advocating for student vot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: May 5, 2008 Part 5 MMFA Smackdown Updated: 2008-05-05 16:23:00 Description: Media Matters for American Smackdown - The Daily Telegraph in the UK just released their 50 Most Influential U.S. Political Pundits and Stephen Colbert didn't make the top 10. Sheesh. No wonder why we declared our independence. (23:27 37.6MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-06-02 16:14:00 Description: It's all over now but we had a good time talking about it with Caspar, our Danish buddy. (21:52 35MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 2 Updated: 2008-06-02 16:16:00 Description: Perhaps what Metro Nashville needs are some Super School Board members to help sort out these redistricting questions. (12:31 20MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 3 Updated: 2008-06-02 16:16:00 Description: Accusations of foreign policy inexperience by the McCain campaign is a prime example of the McPot calling the kettle black. (11:40 18.7MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 4 Updated: 2008-06-02 16:17:00 Description: The decisions of the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the D.N.C. are deconstructed. (08:50 14.2MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 5 Interview with John Geer Updated: 2008-06-02 16:18:00 Description: John Geer is a political science professor at Vanderbilt University. We discuss identity politics, the high stakes tie between the Democratic candidates, negative campaigning, Senator Clinton's claim that she is entitled to her votes in Michigan, and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 6 MMFA Smackdown Updated: 2008-06-02 16:18:00 Description: Media Matters for American Smackdown - Media Matters' new report solidifies what we knew all along - the anti-immigrant sentiment whipped up by Dobbs, O'Reilly, and Hannity is all based on lies. (15:34 24.9MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 2, 2008 Part 7 Updated: 2008-06-02 16:19:00 Description: Old McCongress had a Farm Bill..Eee-V-E-T-O. (08:28 13.6MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 9, 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-06-09 16:11:00 Description: We made a bet. Mary thinks she won. But Freddie won't pay until August. (20:08 32.3MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 9, 2008 Part 2 Interview with Liz Garrigan Updated: 2008-06-09 16:12:00 Description: Interview with Lz Garrigan - G-A-Double R-I. G-A-N spells GARRIGAN! It's Liz's last few weeks as editor of Scene and she takes the gloves completely off. Hear what she really thinks of Nashville, the daily paper, Hillary as victim, and the Governor. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 9, 2008 MMFA Smackdown Updated: 2008-06-09 16:13:00 Description: Media Matters for American Smackdown with Elbert Ventura - Elbert tells us what to expect during the general election from a corporate media intent on breaking the world record for using "Obama" and "terrorist" in the same sentence. "Terrorist fist j...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 9, 2008 Part 3 Updated: 2008-06-09 16:13:00 Description: It's the end of the Democratic primary and the year of the underdog continues! Plus, Crafton takes English-only to the people and if you're going to boo, stay home. (28:19 45.4MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 16, 2008 Empathy is the New Black- Interview with George Lakoff Updated: 2008-06-16 16:06:00 Description: It's all here in our interview with Dr. George Lakoff, one of the founders of the field of cognitive science and the author of Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values, Frame the Debate, and the just released The Political Mind - Why you can't Un...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 16, 2008 The State of Media Matters Updated: 2008-06-16 16:07:00 Description: The state of Media Matters is very strong, says research Elbert Ventura, and so is the state of the Obama campaign as they Fight the Smears. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 23, 2008 A Populist Revolt is Hard Work Updated: 2008-06-26 02:23:00 Description: Political journalist, nationally syndicated columnist and bestselling author David Sirota talks about his latest book, The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington and the good swift kick Democrats like...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 23, 2008 Sweet (Crude) Mother of God Updated: 2008-06-26 02:28:00 Description: After seven years of failed energy policy, tax subsidies to big oil, weak fuel economy standards, and the systematic dismantling of the EPA, President Bush has the nerve to blame the Democrats. (13.72 MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 30, 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-07-06 15:56:00 Description: A Fourth of July rundown and did you ever get the feeling that the Republican party are giving the American people the finger? (20:07 32.2MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 30, 2008 Part 2 Interview with Gray Sasser Updated: 2008-07-06 15:58:00 Description: FOL* and all-around mensch, Gray Sasser, is our guest. It was a big week for the Democratic Party what with all the Unity flying around. Chairman Sasser clues us in to what it means for Tennessee Democrats. And, much to his wife's chagrin, we make hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 30, 2008 Part 3 Updated: 2008-07-06 15:59:00 Description: Does it matter that John McCain doesn't understand the TCP/IP handshake? Probably not. Does it matter that he doesn't know the price of gas? Yes. Yes. Did we say yes? (11:02 17.7MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 30, 2008 Part 4 Interview with Denver Schimming Updated: 2008-07-06 16:00:00 Description: Denver is a prison reform activist working for for-profit prison accountability. (19:57 32MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: June 30, 2008 Part 5 Updated: 2008-07-06 16:02:00 Description: If loving America is wrong, we don't want to be right. Plus, since when did the Supreme Court become just another pawn in the political game? (28:26 45.6MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: April 28, 2008 Part 3 Updated: 2008-04-29 01:18:00 Description: Hundreds of thousands dead, maimed and psychologically scared, millions displaced from their homes, $700 billion dollars in the hole - and we're right back where we started. (06:46 10.8MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: April 28, 2008 Interview with Congressman Jim Cooper Updated: 2008-04-29 01:19:00 Description: Interview with Congressman Jim Cooper - There's so much to talk about - Lawrence Lessig's Change Congress initiative, earmarks, FISA, his Inspector General bill, election integrity - that we make the congressman late for class. Oops. Our bad. (12:19...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: One Extra Large Flyswatter, Please Updated: 2008-01-20 03:00:00 Description: It's a cold day in hell on Liberadio(!) when we read a certain right-wing talk radio hosts' Sunday column and our heads don't explode. Plus, the integrity of our elections are still suspect, Rep. Rob Briley's balancing act, Fred Thompson as Dick Geph...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Ambigously Partisan Duo Updated: 2008-01-20 03:05:00 Description: Meet Addison Pate, President of the Davidson County Young Democrats, and Aaron Dorn, Chairman of the Davidson County Young Republicans. These two very nice young men are under the impression that all this partisan bickering does nothing to move our c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Accountability Offices of Frick and Zunes Updated: 2008-01-20 03:20:00 Description: Last week was the 6th Anniversary of the opening of Guatanamo Bay so we're joined by The Center for American Progress's Ali Frick for an update. Plus, Dr. Stephen Zunes, a Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco and Middle East edito...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: That Guy's Insane Updated: 2008-01-20 03:25:00 Description: No, not Elbert Ventura, Research Fellow for Media Matters for America who joins us each week to discuss what matters in the Media. It's that other guy - Chris Matthews - who's finally being held accountable for his inflammatory and misogynistic state...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Beyond, Beyond Vietnam Updated: 2008-01-24 16:00:00 Description: It's Martin Luther King's day and time to celebrate the life of a man who fought for civil rights and, in his later years, railed against the Vietnam War. And it's so awesome that the Democrats have both a woman and an African-American in this year's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Councilwoman Erica Gilmore Updated: 2008-01-25 04:05:00 Description: Newly minted Councilwoman, Erica Gilmore, joins us so we can better know her district - the fightin' 19th! Enclave Mike has a nice synopsis. (27.37MB 17:05) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Councilwoman Emily Evans Updated: 2008-01-25 04:15:00 Description: Councilwoman Emily Evans joins us so we can better know her district - the fightin' 23rd! She represents a hotbed of social rest, Al Gore, and the storm water special interests. (40.7MB 25:24) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Homeless Vets Should Camp Out on O'Reilly's Lawn Updated: 2008-01-25 04:20:00 Description: Our homeless veterans should all camp out on Bill O'Reilly's lawn. Oh, wait?they wouldn't all fit. (:08:38 13.8MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Whitehouse on the Radio Updated: 2008-01-25 04:25:00 Description: Our guest is Ken Whitehouse, political reporter for Tennessean Nashville City Paper NashvillePost.com, who spent last weekend in South Carolina on a death march with the Fred Thompson campaign. *Gasp* He also reveals a surprise or two about the Democ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Caucus, Slots, Dinner, and a Show Updated: 2008-01-25 04:30:00 Description: It's a family affair and we're joined by Remo and Mary, Sr., Mary's folks. Remo watched Mary participate in Vegas's biggest show last week and gives away a spoiler. Apparently, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. Plus, there's a one in three...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcasts: February 4, 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-02-04 13:30:00 Description: The Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl, the confusing primary process, what baseballs are made of, and WeeklyRadioAddress.com skewers the State of the Union. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcasts: February 4, 2008 Part 2 Updated: 2008-02-04 13:35:00 Description: Interview with Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections Filmmaker, David Earnhardt ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcasts: February 4, 2008 Part 3 Updated: 2008-02-04 13:40:00 Description: Interview with Jennifer Van Bergen, a lawyer and journalist who first wrote about President Bush's signing statements. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcasts: February 4, 2008 Part 4 Updated: 2008-02-04 13:45:00 Description: Media Matters for America Smackdown with Elbert Ventura. How does the media deal with issues of poverty? One guess. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcasts: February 4, 2008 Part 5 Updated: 2008-02-04 13:50:00 Description: We find out that the French have a better system of voting then we do. Sacrebleu! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 11, 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-02-11 14:00:00 Description: Super Fat Tornado Tuesday, the Federal Government's response to disasters, empathy, buh-bye Mitt, and we love us some Dr. Beardy. Usually, Plus, WeeklyRadioAddress.com explains signing statements. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 11, 2008 Part 2 Updated: 2008-02-11 14:05:00 Description: Interview with Jeremy Kane, founder and director of Nashville's LEAD Academy, and two of his very special students. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 11, 2008 Part 3 Updated: 2008-02-11 14:10:00 Description: We talk about our silver-bullet theory and take your calls about education in Nashville and school choice. Plus, Robin Morgan's thought-provoking essay, Goodbye To All That (#2). Would some of the overt misogyny we see directed towards Senator Clinto...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: February 11, 2008 Part 4 Updated: 2008-02-11 14:15:00 Description: Media Matters for America Smackdown with Elbert Ventura. MSNBC's Dan Shuster is pissed?and gets himself in trouble. Plus, Mitt Romney is so one dimensional and our listeners love us, they really love us! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily 31 Oct 2006: Boo! Interview with Congressman Jim Cooper Updated: 2006-11-01 03:26:00 Description: It's Halloween and Congressman Jim Cooper comes by to scare Mary and Freddie with spooky tales of executive overreaching and congressional underperformance. *Shudder* Then he mentions the real size of the federal deficit and just freaks everybody out...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Itty Bitty Nixons Updated: 2006-08-16 02:00:00 Description: We have many questions during this special one-hour addition of Liberadio(!) Why is Dick Cheney commenting on a Democratic primary? Can someone be "fringe" and "elite" at the same time? Is there anyone more responsible for the Iraq War then a Joe Lei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Happy 378 Days To Go! Updated: 2008-01-10 15:53:00 Description: It's our first show of 2008 and we reveal that the Bush administration takes "taking out the trash day" to a whole new level. And apparently there's a campaign of some sort going on. Plus we get a call from Liberadio(!)'s littlest listener who wants ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Chairman Gray Sasser Updated: 2008-01-10 15:55:00 Description: In this segment we interview the chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, Gray 'Don't Call Me Sassy. Wait, Is That a Good Thing?' Sasser. Learn about presidential caucuses and primaries! Hear what the TNDP will be up to in 2008! See what happens w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Rock the FairVote Updated: 2008-01-10 15:56:00 Description: In this segment we learn that persistence is the key to accountability. Plus, we're joined by Rob Richie, Executive director of FairVote, an organization with the goal of transforming our elections to include a constitutionally protected right to vot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: McCain Wins Iowa! McCain Wins Iowa! Updated: 2008-01-10 15:57:00 Description: It's time for Elbert Ventura of Media Matters to de-spinify (It's a word. Look it up.) what we hear on the radio and the TV. Despite what we may have heard from Chris Matthews, John McCain did not win the Iowa Caucus. Plus, Phil Valentine wants to fi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 19, 2007 Naked in Nashville, Interview with PETA's Dan Mathews Updated: 2007-11-28 20:20:00 Description: After we get done talking about our Thanksgiving Holiday and climate change, we get a call from Dan Mathews, Senior Vice President for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (aka PETA). Dan is an extraordinary activist who takes the "f" out of f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 29, 2007 Part One Updated: 2007-11-15 23:44:00 Description: It's our Halloween show and Freddie's wearing ass-less leather chaps and carrying a wand. Talk about scary. Plus, all those people who think Rudy Giuliani's a maverick simply don't understand baseball. And we pick our ticket: Colbert/Dumbledore '08! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 29, 2007 Mothers Acting Up, the Interview Updated: 2007-11-15 23:45:00 Description: Int his segment we interview Paige La Grone Babcock, the Nashville Community Organizer and National Outreach Coordinator for Mothers Acting Up, a movement of mothers publicly and passionately advocating for the world's children. Paige very eloquently...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 29, 2007 Carah Ong's Majestic Presence Updated: 2007-11-15 23:46:00 Description: In this segment we call on Carah Ong, Iran Policy Analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation, to brief us on the Bush Administration's sanctions against Iran, including designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: October 29, 2007 Media Matters for America Smackdown Updated: 2007-11-15 23:46:00 Description: If it's Monday then it's the Media Matters for America Smackdown with research fellow, Elbert Ventura. And it's time to expose yet another gaffe by the King of Sticking his foot in it, Bill O'Reilly. This time he rejects JK Rowling for teaching toler...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 12, 2007 Stand Down, Georgie, Stand Down Please Updated: 2007-11-15 23:48:00 Description: It's Veterans Day and what better day to discuss honoring our service men and women as well as the worthwhile work of organizations likeVeterans for Peace,Vote Vets, andOperation Stand Down Nashville, which organizes a community-based event that prov...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 12, 2007 Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections Updated: 2007-11-15 23:50:00 Description: Our guest is David Earnhardt, an Emmy award winning producer and director and partner with the prestigious Nashville production company, Earnhardt Pirkle. His latest labor of love and the topic of our discussion is his documentaryUncounted: The New M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 12, 2007 Objection to a Depleted Environment Sustained Updated: 2007-11-15 23:52:00 Description: On Monday we also interviewed localU.S. Green Building Councilspokesperson Jamie Qualk andTennessee Environmental Councilexecutive director John McFadden, who have also helped organize this weekend'sSummit for a Sustainable Tennessee, being held at L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: November 12, 2007 We've Got Your Back, Jim Updated: 2007-11-15 23:53:00 Description: Big Hollywood Conglomerates are messing with our daily dose of The Colbert Report and we're not happy about it. Oh, and we think the writers should be fairly compensated for their work, too. Plus, it seems as if Americans' entertainment tastes as pol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 22, 2007 Part 1 Updated: 2007-10-27 14:40:00 Description: It's the first part of the show with Freddie O'Connell and Ashley Crownover, filling in for a traveling Mary. Bread? Really? (43.38MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 22, 2007 Interview with Congressman Jim Cooper Updated: 2007-10-27 14:53:00 Description: Coop--er, Congressman Cooper--tries to qualify as Liberadio(!)'s BFF in making an unprecedented 4th appearance. He's almost got 5-timer status. Which is the perfect number of appearances for a Congressman from the fightin' 5th! Can he prevent World W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 22, 2007 Media Matters for America Smackdown Updated: 2007-10-27 15:04:00 Description: If it's Monday, it must be time for the Media Matters for America Smackdown with Elbert Ventura. He found out Michelle Malkin's home address, and he lets us know what he's planning for Halloween. (45.39MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 22, 2007 Dr. Beardy, I presume? An Interview with Paul Krugman Updated: 2007-10-27 15:31:00 Description: In this segment we interview Beardy, alias "Dr. Beardy" and "Paul Krugman" and "Yale Economist" and "New York Times Columnist." When it comes to the failings of the Bush administration, he pulls no punches in his new book, The Conscience of a Liberal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 15, 2007 Part 1 Updated: 2007-10-16 15:32:00 Description: Al Gore wins the noble prize (but he only came in 3rd for Nashville's Best Local Liberal ?Ed.) and unlike the right-wing media echo chamber, we think it's not only a huge deal but also something to celebrate mightily. (56.62MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 15, 2007 Media Matters for America Smackdown Updated: 2007-10-16 15:34:00 Description: What do you get when you mix two sleep-deprived radio hosts, one research fellow, John Gibson, and Ann Coulter? The Media Matters for America Smackdown with Elbert Ventura! (77.4MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 15, 2007 LibeRound Table Updated: 2007-10-16 15:36:00 Description: It's a Liberadio(!) Round Table discussion with former Tennessean columnist Tim Chavez, Press Secretary for the Tennessee House Democratic Caucus, Addison Pate, and Clean Cities of Middle Tennessee Executive Director, Dave Pelton. Is health care a ri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!): October 15, 2007 Interview with John Flansburgh Updated: 2007-10-16 15:37:00 Description: FOL John Flanbsurgh of They Might Be Giants is back and better than ever. We discuss Julie Andrews and the possible anti-semitic theme that runs through The Sound of Music, strident 3-year-olds, and TMBG's latest album, The Else. (23.64MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Health Care Is Morally a Right Updated: 2007-10-14 23:05:00 Description: During the first hour of Monday's show, we talk about health care. Is it a right? A privilege? Why is George Bush lying to make his veto look good? And if rights come from God, and you're an atheist, does that mean you don't have any rights at all? W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Kate Blofson, Prometheus Radio Updated: 2007-10-14 23:06:00 Description: Kate Blofson of Prometheus Radio joins us to give us an update on Low Power FM stations like our own Radio Free Nashville and the fight against media consolidation. (approx 20 minutes, 29.44MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Better Know a District with Councilman Jason Holleman Updated: 2007-10-14 23:07:00 Description: Councilman Jason Holleman of the Fightin' 24! helps us kick off our Better Know a District series in which we talk to as many district council folk as will come talk to us. We cover the new council, zoning, historic overlays (a hot topic in the fight...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Listen to: He's Comfortable with "Flack" Updated: 2007-10-14 23:08:00 Description: OK, so Holleman's surprise was John Spragens, former Nashville Scene staffer and current Congressman Jim Cooper "flack." In this segment of Monday's show we keep him on the phone to talk about an SCHIP veto override, Coop's (He let's us call him "Coo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Ahmed Mustafa, 3 Years Old, We Remember You Updated: 2007-09-18 18:00:00 Description: In this segment, Mary and guest co host, Lonnie Atkinson, interview Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence. Back in the day, Kelly helped initiate Voices in the Wilderness, a campaign to end the UN/US sanctions against Iraq in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Fightin' 51st! Updated: 2007-09-19 16:23:00 Description: In this segment of the show, Mary and guest co-host, Lonnie Atkinson, interview State House Representative Mike Turner of Nashville's 51st district (the Fightin' 51st!). Topics include Rep. Rob Briley, Gail Kerr, the death penalty, and innocent death...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Bizarro World of the Media's Iraq War Coverage Updated: 2007-09-19 16:24:00 Description: Once again it's time for the Media Matters for America Smackdown with Media Matters Research Fellow, Elbert Ventura. This time, the media pretends that some Iraq war critics are supporters and some Iraq war supporters are critics. Elbert tells us why...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Petraeus's Report, Part 1 Updated: 2007-09-19 16:25:00 Description: Lonnie Atkinson fills in for Freddie and gives General David Petraeus's report an "F" for plagiarism and his army record a "D" for deception. In an unexpected twist, however, Senate Republicans, get an A for asking the General just the right question...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Petraeus's Report, Part 2 Updated: 2007-09-19 16:26:00 Description: Mary and Lonnie continue their discussion on how to end the war in Iraq and the abdication of Democrats' responsibility in doing so. They also get a call and a seranade from Rob the singin' truck driver and new friend of the show. Welcome aboard, Rob...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast - The Nuclear Warheads are Coming! The Nuclear Warheads are Coming! Updated: 2007-09-24 23:34:00 Description: On September 6, after conferring with the Bush Administration, Israel bombed a suspected nuclear missile site in Syria set up with apparent collaboration from North Korea. Israel won't allow their press to report it, our President refuses to answer q...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: A Liberadio(!) Round Table with Karlen Evins, Stacy Rector, and Jerry Maynard Updated: 2007-09-24 23:59:00 Description: Joining us for a Liberadio(!) Round Table discussion are newly elected councilman-at-large, Jerry Maynard, co-host of Beyond Reason, Karlen Evins, and the executive director of the Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing, Stacy Rector. With two ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The O'Racist Factor Updated: 2007-09-25 00:26:00 Description: We've got two - count'em, two! - Screaming Tightie Rightie segments. In the first, Bill O'Reilly proclaims black people to be just like everybody else. Thanks for clearing that up, Bill. In the second, Manhattan prep school and Harvard-educated Proje...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Run, Run, Run, Run, Run off Updated: 2007-08-28 01:55:00 Description: Summary: In the first part of this morning's show we run down the run off. Take it away, Grandmaster Flash! We were standing on the corner 'round Freddie's bike, When we realized we were king and queen of the mic. The election had passed and what di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Karl Dean Updated: 2007-08-28 02:01:00 Description: Mayoral candidate Karl Dean is our guest in this segment of today's show. Dean survived the general election challenge, coming in first out of 7 candidates, and will square off against Bob Clement in the runoff on September 11th. Karl gives us an upd...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Pander Bear Updated: 2007-08-13 15:39:00 Description: In the first half hour of today's show Karl Rove resigns; Mary has an anxiety dream starring Stephen Colbert; Surprise! there's another election in September; Bob Clement panders; and Hell No! Howard Gentry won't endorse. (26:59 24.7MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Dr. John Geer, Super Political Scientist! Updated: 2007-08-14 03:43:00 Description: Our guest is John Geer, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University, Editor of The Journal of Politics, and author of In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns. How fortuitous to have a Political Scienti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Dear Harold Ford, Love Markos Moulitsas Updated: 2007-08-14 03:44:00 Description: It's the first day of school. Don't forget your uniforms! Today's lesson is, if you're a Democrat please do not attack other Democrats with Republican talking points. Mr. Ford? Mr. Ford? HAROLD! Turn around and pay attention! (30:50 28.2MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Break it Down, Break it Down For Me Updated: 2007-08-08 15:47:00 Description: It's our inaugural LibeRound Table discussion with former mayoral candidate, David Briley, and Nashville21.com's, Sean Braisted (Adam Dread got stuck in Chicago and unfortunately couldn't join us) in which Councilman Briley reflects on his campaign a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Andy Allman Updated: 2007-08-08 16:45:00 Description: In this episode we interview Andy Allman chairman of the Sumner County Democratic Party. He became active in Democratic politics after he became disillusioned with the Republican Party. It's a heartwarming tale. On Saturday August 18, the Sumner Dems...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Bye Bye Brown Updated: 2007-07-12 14:35:00 Description: In this episode we interview Anurima Bhargava, Assistant Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund and she gives us the the constitutional law perspective on the Supreme Court's decision on School Diversity. We lose her to bad cell phone ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Nightmare on Tenth Avenue South Updated: 2007-07-12 14:45:00 Description: A caller attempts to take Freddie to the "Nightmare on Elm Street" on the immigration issue and ends up telling us that we suck. Fortunately, it's our show and we, along with our more reasonable callers, get the last word. (33:39 30.8MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Wiley Coyotes Updated: 2007-07-12 14:53:00 Description: In this episode, the miracles continue as our more reasonable and rational listeners call in to discuss immigration and the shocking report that 1 in 133 Americans are now incarcerated. Plus, FOL* Bruce Barry calls to continue the discussion about th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Interview with Ronnie Steine Updated: 2007-07-13 14:52:00 Description: We continue our candidate interview series with Metro At-large candidate, Ronnie Steine. Steine was a Metro councilman-at-large from 1991-1999 and was then elected Vice Mayor and served from 1999 until his resignation in 2002. He's back now with an e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Holm Boy Updated: 2007-07-17 14:45:00 Description: There's No Place Like Holm. Hold is Where the Vote Is. Holm Sweet Holm. Ok, I'll stop. In this episode, we continue our candidate interview series with Metro Council At-large candidate, Peter Westerholm. Remember, early voting is going on now! (20:50...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: I'm Jacqueline Fellows! Updated: 2007-06-22 22:36:00 Description: Summary: In this episode, Mary & Freddie take on conservative talk radio's domination of the airwaves as well as the men running for mayor - their urban plunge and their first televised forum. (22:23 20.5MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Introducing the Reverend T.J. Graham Updated: 2007-06-25 16:32:00 Description: In this segment of the show long-time listener first-time caller, T.J. Graham, gives us his take on the immigration issue. The Rev. Graham is the host of another talk show on WVOL and he has very definite opinions on the issue of unauthorized immigra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Citizen Barrett Updated: 2007-06-27 16:08:00 Description: In this segment we're joined by "Citizen" George Barrett, a partner with the Nashville law firm of Barrett, Johnston & Parsley and a legend in the people's fight for civil rights and civil liberties. Mr. Barrett talks about his work in a long running...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Immigration Debate is Not Going Away Any Time Soon Updated: 2007-06-28 17:16:00 Description: Everybody has a story. Everybody has an opinion. In this segment we hear from callers with their own stories and opinions about immigrants and immigration reform. Also, it's the Media Matters for America Smackdown, with Elbert Ventura. Do journalists...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: I Got This Feeling Somebody's Watching Me Updated: 2007-06-16 15:25:00 Description: In the second part of our Friday morning show on WAMB 1200 AM, we interview Lisa Graves, deputy director at the Center for National Security Studies, about a new internal FBI audit that has revealed that the agency is breaking the rules of intelligen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Meet Us at the Intersection of Briley, Briley & Briley Updated: 2007-06-05 01:49:00 Description: Things are heating up in the Tennessee General Assembly this week and Representative Rob Briley of the Fightin' 52nd! joins us with an update. Will the 42 cent cigarette tax increase pass? Will there be a reduction in the food tax? Why does Represen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Yes, Virginia, There's Still Marriage Discrimination Updated: 2007-06-11 23:18:00 Description: Author and activist, Lonnie Atkinson, fills in for the vacationing Freddie O'Connell and realizes that, dude, a lot happened in the 60's. It's the 40th anniversary of the both the Supreme's Court's Loving v. Virginia decision and the Arab-Israeli 6-D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Hardest Working Candidate in the Election Updated: 2007-06-12 00:05:00 Description: Liberadio(!), with guest co-host, Lonnie Atkinson, continues its candidate interview series with Nashville businessman, Metro Council-at-Large candidate, and U.S. citizen, Richard Exton. We discuss the importance of affordable housing, his MNEA endor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: NAFTA + CAFTA = Millions of Undocumented Workers Updated: 2007-06-14 21:58:00 Description: In this segment, Mary and Lonnie (Atkinson, filling in for Freddie) interview Todd Tucker, research director with Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, an organization based in Washington, DC, that promotes democracy by challenging corporate globaliza...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: To Brittney, With Love Updated: 2007-06-14 22:51:00 Description: A few of weeks before she resigned her post as blog editor for WKRN's revolutionary Nashville is Talking, we invited Brittney Gilbert and her co-worker (co-blogger?), Volunteer Voters' A.C. "Adam" Kleinheider, to be on the show. During the interview ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Bring Me the Head of Alberto Gonzales Updated: 2007-05-18 16:00:00 Description: Did you hear the blistering testimony about Alberto Gonzales from James Comey, the former No. 2 official at the Justice Department under John Ashcroft? We did and we recap it during this portion of the show. Senate Democrats and Republicans heard it ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Buck Stopped Here (Interview with Buck Dozier) Updated: 2007-05-18 16:15:00 Description: We continue our candidate interview series with mayoral candidate and current Councilmember At-large, Buck Dozier. We ask him about turning Nashville into "The Athens Of Education In America," his promise of transparency if elected, immigration, and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Dogs and Cats Living Together! Updated: 2007-05-18 16:43:00 Description: In this episode you can hear the delight in our voices as we discover that a bipartisan group of Senators along with President Bush reached an agreement on immigration-reform legislation. Let the full Senate and House debates begin! I'll get the popc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Third Rule of Liberadio(!) Updated: 2007-05-23 21:30:00 Description: Alphabet Ashley Crownover sits in for Mary and bristles at the Liberadio(!) Code of Conduct, which does not allow her to play any Bread. We discuss an unfortunate prank and the latest impass noted by MPASS, in which Ashley has a vested (or school tie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Hot Girl on Girl Action Updated: 2007-05-23 22:55:00 Description: Julee Baber of Nashville Children's Theatre and Ross Brooks of People's Branch Theatre join forces to create an undefeatable performance of sex and war ? Lysistrata. An all-female cast demonstrates that withholding sex is an effective mechanism to st...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Don't Ask, Can't Tell Updated: 2007-05-24 05:06:00 Description: Ashley, an ex-military interrogator (true story!), explores with Freddie the Pentagon's new notion that our men and women in uniform might no longer be able to testify before Congress. We'll just see what the Constitution has to say about that! Also,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: The Best of Bread Updated: 2007-05-24 05:39:00 Description: After some brand new theme music, we speak once again with our Media Matters for America correspondent, Elbert Ventura, who delivers a hearty smackdown on homogeneity on our news talk shows as revealed in an MMfA report. Apparently, talking to black ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Sex Scandal! Updated: 2007-05-12 14:47:00 Description: In part one of our Friday show on WAMB, we reveal that the White House is misrepresentin' and withholdin' key docs and info from Congress. And is Alberto Gonzales a liar, incompetent, or both? Plus a note to Mother Nature: Only one natural disaster a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD liberadio(!) Podcast: What Mother's Day Means to Cindy Sheehan Updated: 2007-05-12 15:04:00 Description: Author, american, anti-war activist and mother, Cindy Sheehan, joins us for a conversation about the real meaning of Mother's Day and her call to action for all mothers to march on Washington this coming Monday, May 14. "Arise, then, women of this da...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Do Veterans Count as Troops? Updated: 2007-05-12 15:05:00 Description: In the last segment of our WAMB show, we listen to the generals on the ground (unlike some person we know) and Freddie notes that the Pentagon has placed unprecedented restrictions on who can testify before Congress, really pushing the envelope on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Dance Dance Revolution Updated: 2007-05-07 19:44:00 Description: In which we discuss Bush's dismally low approval ratings. As in, Jimmy Carter during Iran low. As in, the only president ever other than Truman with ratings this low for this long. As in, low enough to make Mary want to dance for the duration of the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Keeping Up with the Georges Updated: 2007-05-08 16:39:00 Description: Eddie George talks about his participation in this year's Tour de Nash, a citywide walking and biking tour scheduled for Saturday, May 19th, and designed to highlight bike lanes and greenways throughout our fair city. Trust us: Eddie is a fan of heal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Laura Flanders' (Libe)Radio Nation Updated: 2007-05-08 16:59:00 Description: We speak with Laura Flanders about how to rebuild the Democratic party, the state of liberal talk radio, and women in politics. Oh, and her new book! Blue Grit: True Democrats Take Back Politics from the Politicians. (20:44 19MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Smackdowns all Around Updated: 2007-05-09 16:01:00 Description: First Elbert smacks down Glenn Beck for his one-man global warming (read: hot air) project. Then Mary and Robert, gadfly extraordinaire, get into it over Bush's conservatism and immigration. Freddie hides. (26:00 23.8MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Ich bin ein Pro-Lifer Updated: 2007-05-04 17:12:00 Description: During the first part of this morning's show on WAMB 1200 AM, Mary and Freddie talk about the resumption of state killing in Tennessee and last night's Republican debate. Mary doesn't care what he said last night about Roe v. Wade, she still thinks R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Eaton - His Words Updated: 2007-05-04 17:14:00 Description: This morning on WAMB 1200 AM, we continued our mayoral interview series with the founder of Eaton Automotive Group, CEO of Southeast Investments, and mayoral candidate, Kenneth Eaton. (16:17 14.9MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Libseradio(!) Podcast: Department of Just Us Updated: 2007-05-04 17:16:00 Description: In the last part of this morning's show on WAMB 1200 AM, we discussed Alberto G's interesting way of running his department, Senator Clinton's de-authorization, and the commander-guy's veto. (16:29 15.1MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Lamont is La Man Updated: 2007-04-27 16:19:00 Description: This morning we interviewed Ned Lamont on WAMB 1200AM. Ned ran against "He-who-shall-not-be-named" for U.S. Senate in the Connecticut Democratic primary last year and won, only to lose in the general election to the same candidate. Ned's a smart guy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: He Feels Like Dancing (...Dancing, Dance the Night Away) Updated: 2007-04-30 19:01:00 Description: Mary and Freddie dance around the issue of whether Pres. Bush should be dancing despite having left his one-liners in the vault. After all, we have a "global war on terror" to win. A discussion of the many "successes" of reconstruction in Iraq ensues...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Lawson is Awesome Updated: 2007-04-30 19:02:00 Description: Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor, Reverend Jim Lawson, is against Christians against Jesus. In our interview he explores important social and religious issues often left unexplored by the modern mainstream media. The nonviolence advocate expects a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Tom Vilsack's Duck Soup Updated: 2007-04-30 19:11:00 Description: Summary: The former governor of Iowa and would-have-been Democratic nominee speaks about his presidential bid, his subsequent endorsement of Hillary Clinton, carbon neutrality and energy security, the Bush-McCain doctrine, and how Tennessee Democrats...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Soros, Soros, SOROS! Updated: 2007-04-30 19:14:00 Description: It's time for our weekly Media Matters for America Smackdown with Media Matters Research Fellow, Elbert Ventura. Freddie dons his tin foil hat to prevent the evil Soros-Ventura cabal from breaking through his thick skull. Elbert dispels the media mut...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: When Snark Brings the News, People Listen Updated: 2007-04-17 13:54:00 Description: Which came first? Knowledgeable people watching Comedy Central or Comedy Central making people more knowledgeable? Yesterday, the Pew Research Center issued the results of a poll acknowledging that the american people don't know any more about govern...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Saturday is Earth Day. Honor Your Mother. Updated: 2007-04-19 14:10:00 Description: In this epidode we interview Laurel Creech, of Team Green, and Claudia Schenck, of the Tennessee Environmental Council, co-chairs of Nashville's sixth annual Nashville Earth Day Festival to be held this Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Save Bernie's Farm Updated: 2007-04-25 17:26:00 Description: Our guest in this segment is Allen F. St. Pierre, Executive Director of NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. In this role, Mr. St. Pierre has written, debated, and lectured extensively on the topic of cannabis and its pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Podcast: Here's the Story, of a Pro-gun Lobby... Updated: 2007-04-25 17:57:00 Description: In a good old-fashioned honky tonk debunk-a-bunk, we speak with Dennis Henigan, Director of the Legal Action Project for the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. He dispels the mythical conservative talking point that more guns equal more security a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Take a Left onto David Briley Parkway Updated: 2007-04-13 21:37:00 Description: David Briley joins us for our first in a series of mayoral candidate interviews on WAMB-AM. Also, a "Republican National Committee Missing Email" timeline, a surprising presidential candidate poll, and like everyone else, we get a little sidetracked ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Tuck Your Shirt In, Son Updated: 2007-04-09 21:45:00 Description: The proposed implementation of a "Standard School Attire" policy for all Metro Nashville Public Schools is causing quite a stir. Involved parents say the decision-making process is flawed. Students spent their day off last Friday in Centennial Park p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Bizarro Wolf Updated: 2007-04-10 15:50:00 Description: Sometimes, like this weekend for instance as we watched Senator Joe Leiberman on CNN, we wish that politics was like professional sports and Senators could be traded from one party to another. First up, Joe Leiberman. We'll take Chuck Hagel. Or maybe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Youse Guys (Interview with Senator Joe Haynes) Updated: 2007-03-13 21:01:00 Description: It's our most Long Island show ever! And even though we can't convince Tennessee State Senator Joe Haynes to say "youse guys," we do convince him to fill us in on what the Democratic Caucus is up to, explain how the legislative committee system works...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Complex Times Call for Complex Rhymes (Interview with Sprout from Northern State) Updated: 2007-03-14 20:54:00 Description: Liberadio(!)'s "Most Long Island show Ever" continues with our interview with Sprout, of the all-woman, New York-based (but Long Island-raised!) hip-hop trioNorthern State. They're on their way tostir it upat SxSW. All you Austin Suckamofos better ba...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Used Soldiers. Battle Ready. Cheap. Check Condition. Updated: 2007-03-17 17:23:00 Description: The Union Jack Goes Green; Ever more open government is a good thing. Let the Sun Shine In!; Used Soldiers. Battle Ready. Cheap. Check Condition; and finally, a scandal in the Bush Administration! At Least, one that's getting attention... (22:13 20....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Unhappy Anniversary Updated: 2007-03-21 19:05:00 Description: Summary:On the fourth anniversary of America's invasion of Iraq, Iraqis feel less safe than ever before and American's feel little confidence in the war and U.S. presence in the civil-war torn nation. In a 2003 CNN poll, 83% of Americans expressed co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Tennessee Democratic Women Taking Bids Updated: 2007-03-22 21:12:00 Description: Summary:Alma Sanford and Thelma Kidd ? together known as the unstoppable "Thalma" ? join us for a discussion of the relatively youngTennessee Democratic Women's Political Action Committee(TDWPAC), whose mission is to support pro-choice Democratic wom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: In Like Flinn Updated: 2007-03-24 17:16:00 Description: In this episode we interview Tennessee State Senator Shea Flinn (D-30) , the man who replaced in Steve Cohen after he made it to the show (U.S. Congress). During his short tenure, Senator Flinn tried to bring logic and rational thought to our governi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Stephen Colbert's Dairy Air Updated: 2007-04-03 17:54:00 Description: Titans enter the political arena: Steve McNair is backing Bob Clement, while Eddie George sent out a fundraising appeal on behalf of Howard Gentry. Reports from all candidates were that no one was seeking the support of Pacman Jones; Senator Kurita p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Democracy for You! Democracy for Me! Democracy for Tennessee! Updated: 2007-04-04 15:46:00 Description: Summary:Our interview with Jim Grinstead, Executive Director of Democracy for Tennessee, who are having theirconventionthis Saturday, April 7, in Nashville, and will feature keynote speaker Ned Lamont. This year's theme is "From the Ground Up" - a pl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Al, Leo, Stacey and Eric Updated: 2007-03-02 23:44:00 Description: Vice PresidentAl Goreon national television representing Tennessee: Good. RepresentativeStacey Campfieldon national television representing Tennessee: Bad. (36:56 33.8MB)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Scoops and Loopholes Updated: 2007-03-07 17:32:00 Description: Immigration is not new. Neither is using it as a political football. What is new are the 32 pieces of Republican-sponsored legislation that will be introduced into the Tennessee state legislature this session. But, just how many times can you make En...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Speaker Pro Dem? Updated: 2007-03-07 21:36:00 Description: In this episode we interview Tennessee state senator and Speaker Pro Tem, Rosalind Kurita. In the interview she lays out the reason behind her "vote of conscience," her environmental agenda, her populist approach to politics, and her push to elect o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: MMFA Smackdown - Coulter is savage, Savage gets gored, and Gore gets the shaft. Updated: 2007-03-09 03:47:00 Description: It's another episode of the Media Matters for America Smackdown with Media Matters Research Fellow, Elbert Ventura. Coulter is savage, Savage gets gored, and Gore gets the shaft. (13:23 12.3MB)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Battle Worn - Interview with Paula Span Updated: 2007-03-09 03:59:00 Description: Our guest is Paula Span, adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a contributing writer to the Washington Post Magazine. Her latest piece for the magazine entitled "Battle Worn," tells the story of Tennessee soldie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: She Turned Me Into a Newt Updated: 2007-03-10 16:08:00 Description: In this episode, we try and talk about about John Edwards' rfeusal to take part in a presidential debate sponsored by Fox News and the "mistakes" made by the FBI but the sheer hypocrisy of Newt Gingrich's recent disclosure derails us. (32:00 29.73MB...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The Plan! The Plan! Updated: 2007-03-12 22:13:00 Description: It's part one of our "Most Long Island Show Ever!" The Democrats have a good, solid plan for Iraq, which comes as no surprise to us. We're also not surprised by Republican reaction. The Bush administration stealing it and calling it their own? Big su...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Not<em>The</em>Arkin Updated: 2007-02-27 20:52:00 Description: In this episode, Mary and Freddie interview William Arkin, writer of the Washington Post'sEarly Warningblog, author of several books includingCode Names: Deciphering U.S. Military Plans, Programs and Operations in the 9/11 World, and Fellow at the Ke...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: That Giant Sucking Sound Updated: 2007-02-24 00:00:00 Description: It's the sound of all the fundraising creating a perfect vacuum beneath the Big Three: Obama, Edwards, and Clinton. The first victim wasTom Vilsack, former governor of Iowa. A McClatchy Newspaper analysisfindsthat the number of severely poor American...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: To the Left, To the Left Updated: 2007-02-24 00:02:00 Description: Inspired by astoryin Sunday's NY Times about the resurgence of liberal America, Mary and Freddie find a new theme song for the show - Beyoncé's head-rolling, finger-snapping'Irreplaceable.'Liberadio(!)'s version is below. (35:57 32.9MB)Irreplaceable...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Quotidien: Anglais-Prochain Updated: 2007-02-13 16:20:00 Description: FREDDIE: Oh, Mon Dieu, Marie! Je pense que je vois un terroriste hors de la fenetre du studio! Appelez neuf-un-un ou quelque chose! MARY: Non, Frederic, ce n'est pasun terroriste! C'est juste le Councilman Eric Crafton en brandissant son Ordonnance...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Let Bartlet Be Barlett Updated: 2007-02-14 17:10:00 Description: Award-winning journalist, Don Barlett joins us to discuss his latest piece of investigative journalism. In the latest issue of Vanity Fair, Barlett, along with his partner, Jim Steele, investigate Science Applications International Corporation's unse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The Gusher Updated: 2007-02-15 20:08:00 Description: Summary:In this episode, Mary gushes over Senator Barack Obama's presidential announcement, Freddie gushes over particpatory democracy, and a caller gushes over us. Gush. Gusher. Gushiest. (19:41 18MB)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: He Just Doesn't Get It Updated: 2007-02-16 21:19:00 Description: Al Franken gets it. Tennessee's own John Duncan from the 2nd district (the Fightin' 2nd!) gets it. The states that are passing anti-war resolutions get it. Al Gore might get it if his series of live concerts (Clim8?) to raise awareness about global c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Gorementum! Updated: 2007-02-09 21:40:00 Description: Summary: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is second in line for the presidency and deserves all the security precautions that her position demands - deal with it, Hannity. Plus, what the Pentagon did might've been wrong, but hey, it was legal! And is Al Go...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Excuse Us, Was That $1.2 Trillion Burning a Hole in Your Pocket? Updated: 2007-01-19 20:40:00 Description: Summary: It's our first official podcast of 2007 and we're looking forward to next week's State of the Union, which would be in a lot better shape had we spent $1.2 trillion on it rather than on "stay the course." We also found a letter from the Bush...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The State of Liberadio(!) is Very Strong and Our Rates are Very Attractive Updated: 2007-01-23 23:41:00 Description: Summary: Freddie give his version of the State of the Union and rolls his eyes at Senator James Webb. Also, Phil Bredesen was just sworn in for a second term as Governor of Tennessee and has promised to concentrate on public education. Boy, he sure c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio Daily: Mueller...? Mueller...? Mueller...? Updated: 2007-01-25 02:36:00 Description: This episdoe we interview Bob Mueller, co-anchor of NEWS 2 at 4 and 4:30. Bob is a award winning journalist and investigative reporter and a really good guy (as evidenced by the fact that he didn't walk out of the studio when we tried to bring the fu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Dick Cheney is Outtie Updated: 2007-01-27 02:23:00 Description: Is it possible that the Bush administration could finagle a White House coup for women and minorities before the Democrats? Does their Rice trump our Obama and Clinton? If so, does it mean that Vice President Cheney is outtie? Also, on Tuesday we suf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Defending Your Hagel Updated: 2007-01-30 23:57:00 Description: The vast right-wing conspiracy turned off the WRVU-FM transmitter during our show on Monday morning so we're posting the first half hour for those of you who may have missed it. In this episode, we recap the Nashville mayoral and metro council races ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The Kids are Alright (Interview with Jeanne Shaheen) Updated: 2007-02-02 19:39:00 Description: The former first female governor of New Hampshire and the current director of Harvard's Institute of Politics, Jeanne Shaheen, joins us to discuss the 11th Biannual Youth Survey on Politics and Public Service (pdf). The verdict? Stewart/Colbert '08! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Al Gore, Will You Be On Our Show? Updated: 2007-01-12 04:12:00 Description: Our guest is Jenn Tlumak, a recent trainee and now a Climate Change Messenger of The Climate Project, a movement to educate and challenge citizens and governments into action against the growing crisis of global warming. Their first initiative is the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Interview with Shannon Hornsby Updated: 2007-01-13 04:14:00 Description: Summary: Shannon Hornsby was recently hired as the Executive Director of Walk/Bike Nashville and we interviewed her right before Christmas. We find out about the mission of the organization and their developing vision for making Nashville a more walk...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Card Carrying Members and Proud of it! Updated: 2007-01-14 04:16:00 Description: Our interview with Hedy Weinberg, Director of the American Civil Liberties of Tennessee. She tells us why we hate America, want to secularize our neighbors, wage a war on Christmas year after year, and should move to Cuba. Fun times. (30:56 14.2MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Fighting for Air Updated: 2007-01-18 04:48:00 Description: Summary: It's the first episode after National Conference on Media Reform in Memphis, TN, and we interview conference panelist, media scholar, associate professor of sociology at New York University, and author of the new book, Fighting for Air: The ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Interview with Lorelei Kelly Updated: 2007-01-10 14:22:00 Description: Summary: Our guest, Lorelei Kelly, is the Policy Director for The White House Project, whose goal is to increase the influence of women in media, politics and national decision making. In 1998, she founded the Security for a New Century - a bipartisa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 'Twas Two Years before the Election" Updated: 2006-12-24 21:08:00 Description: "Now Vilsack! now, Edwards! now, Obama and Clinton! On, Brownback! on, Romney! on McCain and Thompson! To go to the White House! Will they heed the call? Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" (17:46 16.3MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Man-hugs All Around Updated: 2006-12-16 16:28:00 Description: What's that we hear in the hallowed Senate halls? "Don't Tell Mama, I'm for Obama!" Plus, President Bush's procrastination policy, Senators Reid and Frist get a little cozy, a whistle-blower in Britain whistles an unhappy "we knew there were no WMDs"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The First Annual Freddie O'Connell Birthday Show, Part 1 Updated: 2006-12-05 19:07:00 Description: It's Freddie's birthday (no matter what he says) and we're celebrating it along with his friends and his big family. Presents for Freddie include phone calls from his loved ones, agreeing with all his opinions, and an FCC hearing in his hometown! Als...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: At 3:30am, is anyone really looking at your Christmas lights? Updated: 2006-12-07 17:51:00 Description: Summary: In our interview with Kilowatt Ours director and energy conservation specialist, Jeff Barrie, we ask what simple things you can do to save energy this holiday season. He also tells us how we can save some energy this winter as the temperatu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Interview with FCC Commissioner Michael Copps Updated: 2006-12-11 13:03:00 Description: Summary: FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, one of only two democrats that sit on the commission, joins us to discuss the significance of today's public hearing, the proposed fcc rule changes, and how we own the airwaves. (18:00 22 MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Interview with Dave Pelton Updated: 2006-11-16 04:48:00 Description: Summary:Dave Peltonis President of Trust for the Future, a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing our nations energy and environmental issues as well as founder and Executive Director ofClean Cities of Middle Tennessee, an organization dedic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The FCC Won't Let Me Be Updated: 2006-11-22 07:31:00 Description: Summary:Do you want the media to do a better job of covering the issues you care about? Do you miss quality journalism? Are you concerned that the ginormous media conglomerates fail to provide the diverse and independent viewpoints you need? If so, t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: A Little Senatorial Horse Trading Updated: 2006-11-28 16:52:00 Description: Chuck Hagel not only knows the military realities of the situation in Iraq but the philosophical ones as well. Hewritesthat the time for sending more US troops has passed and that "America cannot impose a democracy on any nation regardless of our nob...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Interview with Dr. Sekou Franklin Updated: 2006-11-30 04:44:00 Description: Summary:Our guest isDr. Sekou Franklin, an assistant professor of Political Science at MTSU. Hewrotea guest commentary that appeared in theNashville Sceneentitled, "The Outing of Black Non-Voters." Dr. Franklin's piece was in response to the Tennesse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Senator Borat Hussein Osama Updated: 2006-12-01 22:33:00 Description: We're not even to day 1, and the Democrats are going to have to throw out the promise keeper t-shirts they bought. Also, a new academic study reveals "a direct link between mental illness and support for President Bush." Plus, Barack Obama has a dirt...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Intervie with Reverend Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church & State Updated: 2006-11-14 23:54:00 Description: Rev. Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, does a fantastic job of explaining why the Religious Right, with their ideology-based social agenda - including the push to pass "marriage amendments" that ba...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Interview with Jerry Maynard Updated: 2006-11-06 17:06:00 Description: It's the day before the election and Tennessee Democratic Party Deputy Chair Rev. Jerry Maynard II joins us to talk about tomorrow's election, the Harold Ford, Jr. Senate campaign, Tennessee Fair Vote, what to do if you're toying with the idea of vot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: The Democrats Win the Pennant! The Democrats Win the Pennant! Updated: 2006-11-09 22:56:00 Description: Oh, yes indeedy we got our vote on. And Mary saw some frustrations, but nothing like what David Briley saw. Unfortunately, Tennessee was a lowlight in the 2006 mid-term landscape. Young Hal lost to "Stay the" Corker, and Tennesseans decided that, con...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: Pay No Attention to the Kerry Behind the Curtain Updated: 2006-11-01 22:18:00 Description: Summary: Today we go over the reasons why you should vote, why you should help to get out the vote, and why you should help to get out the vote for Harold Ford, Jr.*. Also, who is this mythical Democratic candidate that Republicans say will raise yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: How About Some Fries With That "Stay the Course?" Updated: 2006-11-02 22:20:00 Description: Summary: Yesterday when asked "what's your prayer for the country?" President Bush said, "My prayer is peace. My prayer is that this world be peaceful so that children can grow up understanding the benefits of freedom." If we were President Bush we'd...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio Daily(!) 29 Oct 2006: Interview with Randy Tarkington, Vote No on One Updated: 2006-10-29 17:30:00 Description: Summary: We interviewed Randy Tarkington, Campaign Manager for Vote No on One. This election day, Tennessee voters will be asked to consider a referendum on an amendment to the state constitution which would prohibit same-sex marriage. Randy tells us...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily 24 Oct 2006: Interview with Rob Richie. FairVote.org Updated: 2006-10-24 23:01:00 Description: In this episode we interview Rob Richie, executive director of FairVote, formerly the Center for Voting and Democracy, a non-profit organization that researches and advocates election reforms that promote voter turnout, accountable governance and fai...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily 26 Oct 2006: Interview & Live Performance with Will Kimbrough Updated: 2006-10-27 03:27:00 Description: Summary: Listen to our interview with Will Kimbrough - singer, songerwriter, producer, guitarist extraordinaire, and the proud son of yellow-dog Democrats from Mobile, Alabama. Will has played with Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider, Kim Richey, Josh Rouse ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 13 Oct 2006 "There's Nothing Funny about Page-Hungry Sodomites" Updated: 2006-10-14 06:05:00 Description: Summary: Does the GOP has a gay identity crisis or do they know exactly what they're doing? Let's ask Madame Secretary Rice and Mrs. George Bush, who officially acknowledged the "mother-in-law" of the new global AIDS cooordinator, who happens to be g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 18 Oct 2006 "Religous Wrongs" Updated: 2006-10-19 01:14:00 Description: Even though Monday's broadcast was our "gayest show ever," we just can't seem to get enough! Plus, David Kuo's new book, Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction, isn't going to help Karl Rove with his campaign in the pews, and he's pro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily Podcast: 19 Oct 2006 "Does Being a Single-Issue Voter Make Me Look Fat?"*" Updated: 2006-10-20 00:39:00 Description: Summary: Today, we explain why being a single issue voter isn't just for Republicans anymore. Can we get our liberal compatriots to stop, drop and roll into the voting booth for Harold Ford, Jr.? Plus, we see how many college scholarships we could've...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Monday: 09 Oct 2006 "Participatory Democracy 'R' Us" Part 2 Updated: 2006-10-10 01:15:00 Description: Summary: It's the Media Matters for America Smackdown! Guests: Elbert Ventura, Media Matters for America Media Matters for America Smackdown (13:32 6.3MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Monday: 09 Oct 2006 "Participatory Democracy 'R' Us" Part 1 Updated: 2006-10-10 01:35:00 Description: Summary: Today we celebrate participatory democracy with the Liberadio(!) third party and independent candidates forum featuring Ginny Welsch, independent candidate for Congress; Howard Switzer, Green Party candidate for Governor; and Chris Lugo, Gre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 10 Oct 2006 "I Like Ike" Updated: 2006-10-11 05:21:00 Description: Summary: Prophetic words were spoken in 1961 when President Eisenhower warned us against "the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." It's here now, this "unwarranted influence," and well...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 11 Oct 2006 "The Nine Million" Updated: 2006-10-12 06:09:00 Description: Summary: Is Healthcare a right or a privilege? Let's ask the nine million uninsured children in this country. Plus, a Ford-Corker debate roundup, a reminder that Secretary Rice is inept, it's the economy stupid, and please keep this question handy wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 12 Oct 2006 "Attention: Deficit Disorder" Updated: 2006-10-13 05:04:00 Description: Summary: President Bush has a way with words. He can leave out the word "gun" during an hour-long discussion about the rash of school shootings in the past week, invoke the word "urgent" when discussing the passage of legislation he has no intention ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 03 Oct 206 "Condi Denies, Hastert Lies" Updated: 2006-10-04 20:44:00 Description: Summary: Condi Denies, Hastert Lies, Sex Sells, Rasmussen predicts, and another installment of The O'Connell Factor. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 06 Oct 206 "The Four Surprises" Updated: 2006-10-07 04:04:00 Description: Summary: We count three September surprises and one October one - the National Intelligence Estimate Report, the Clinton Wallace Smackdown, the Ex-Foleyation of Congress, and Bob Woodward's book - and the election is still 30 days away! Plus, Madame ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio Monday: 02 Oct 2006 "Let's Talk About Sex, Bebe" Part 2 Updated: 2006-10-03 22:25:00 Description: Guest: Councilman Mike Jameson and Saginaw Spirit Coach Bob Mancini Summary: The Liberadio(!) players re-enact Congressman Foley's chat sessions with a Congressional Page while Right-wing extremists spin the story. "It's gay-bashing!," says Newt Gin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Monday: 02 Oct 2006 "Let's Talk About Sex, Bebe" Part 1 Updated: 2006-10-03 22:27:00 Description: Guest: Elbert Ventura, Research Fellow for Media Matters for America Summary: The Liberadio(!) players re-enact Congressman Foley's chat sessions with a Congressional Page while Right-wing extremists spin the story. "It's gay-bashing!," says Newt Gi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio Daily(!): 2006 Sep 29 "Have You Been Driven Crazy by Ford Lately?" Updated: 2006-09-29 23:43:00 Description: In today's episode Harold Ford drives a big fat wedge between your hosts. Mary: I'm disappointed that Harold Ford voted for the Detainee bill. Freddie: I'm less disappointed than you are. Harold Ford believes he is representing the best interests of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Monday: 25 Sep 2006 "Where's Our Ellsberg?!?" Part 2 Updated: 2006-09-26 23:31:00 Description: In this episode we conclude that New York City, with all it's ethnic, racial and religious diversity, is still 100% American. Stephen Colbert interviews Daniel Ellsberg, staying safely on his side of the studio while Mary stays safely on hers. Hugo a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Monday: 25 Sep 2006 "Where's Our Ellsberg?!?" Part 1 Updated: 2006-09-26 23:33:00 Description: In this episode we conclude that New York City, with all it's ethnic, racial and religious diversity, is still 100% American. Stephen Colbert interviews Daniel Ellsberg, staying safely on his side of the studio while Mary stays safely on hers. Hugo a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 27 Sep 2006 "The Rumsfeld Test" Updated: 2006-09-28 00:57:00 Description: Today, the Bush Administration is tested on warming trends; Secretary Rumsfeld is tested by retired generals; Richard Ben Veniste of the 9/11 Commission is tested by Wolf Blitzer; John Negroponte is tested by another NIE report; and Republican Bob Co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 28 Sep 2006 "The Straw Man Behind the Curtain" Updated: 2006-09-28 22:37:00 Description: Today we discuss the Detainee bill passed in the House yesterday. The Republicans have a strategy to win in November and it's dastardly. And please pay attention to the real reasons why Democrats oppose the bill. Also, Froomkin takes Bush to task fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Interview: Albert Bates & Peak Oil Updated: 2006-09-26 05:31:00 Description: Albert Bates is a permaculture instructor at the Ecovillage Training Center at The Farm community in Summertown, Tennessee and a Pulitzer Prize losing author of eleven books, including Shutdown: Nuclear Power on Trial (1979) and Climate in Crisis: T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Interview: Robert Naiman & Iran Updated: 2006-09-26 05:51:00 Description: Robert Naiman is the National Coordinator of Just Foreign Policy, a membership organization devoted to reforming U.S. foreign policy so that it reflects the values and serves the interests of the majority of Americans. Just Foreign Policy is working ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio Daily(!): 2006 Sep 26 "Fleur de Clooney" Updated: 2006-09-26 23:52:00 Description: Is the one-two punch for the November election the release of the National Intelligence Estimate and Clinton's articulate, intelligent and inspirational smackdown of Chris Wallace? We can dream, can't we? Is the leak of the NIE in any way a response ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 2006 Sep 19 "WWLJSPD?" Updated: 2006-09-20 00:23:00 Description: It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day so we ask, "WWLJSPD?" or, "What Would Long John Silver's Parrot Do?" Would he make the press walk the plank for ignoring recent research that suggests a correlation between the upcoming election and falling g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio Daily(!): 2006 Sep 20 "The Dawn of a New Super Species" Updated: 2006-09-20 23:22:00 Description: There's a new member of the Liberadio(!) family, our mascot, The Colbeagle. Also, we won't let the FCC be; President Bush had nothing to say at the United Nations yesterday; and the Iraq Study Group needs to go back and get a bigger boat. Finally, we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 2006 Sep 15 "The Gang of Three are White & Nerdy but We Love Them" Updated: 2006-09-15 22:59:00 Description: On today's episode we give major props to 4 Republicans. Thank you, we say, for standing up for justice and the American way. And, if you really want a fight, just tell us that liberal talk radio is dead. (15.4 MB 33:33) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 13 Sep 2006 Attack Their Strengths Updated: 2006-09-13 22:37:00 Description: Lincoln Chaffee wins in Rhode Island thanks to the support of the RNC and Senator Clinton sails to an easy victory in New York thanks to the fact that she didn't smooch on the President at his last State of the Union address. An ABC news poll says th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) Daily: 14 Sep 2006 "Here We Go Again in Iran"* Updated: 2006-09-15 03:15:00 Description: *Sung to the tune of the #1 hit single "Here I Go Again," by Whitesnake If we don't torture then why do we need permission to torture? "If the president wants to argue that all this is necessary, that we need to breach the Geneva Conventions in order...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The View from Lower Manhattan, Part 2 Updated: 2006-09-12 15:32:00 Description: It's the 5th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and an appropriate time to discuss illegal immigration, scapegoating, and the manipulation of the American people by a handful of politicians and pundits. Guests include Marjorie Cohn (Part 1), Professor a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The View from Lower Manhattan, Part 1 Updated: 2006-09-12 15:33:00 Description: It's the 5th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and an appropriate time to discuss illegal immigration, scapegoating, and the manipulation of the American people by a handful of politicians and pundits. Guests include Marjorie Cohn (Part 1), Professor a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - September 12, 2006 Updated: 2006-09-12 00:00:00 Description: The first of our daily podcasts. It's the day after the 5th anniversary of 9/11 and boy, don't we know it. (13 MB 35 minutes) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Viva La Labor Day! Part 2 Updated: 2006-09-08 14:28:00 Description: What happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas! Unless your parents live there and you have a radio show. Our guest in part 2 is Andrew Gumbel, award-winning US correspondent for the Independent (London) and an author 'Steal This Vote: Dirty Elections and the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Viva La Labor Day! Part 1 Updated: 2006-09-08 15:21:00 Description: What happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas! Unless your parents live there and you have a radio show. Our guest in part 2 is Andrew Gumbel, award-winning US correspondent for the Independent (London) and an author 'Steal This Vote: Dirty Elections and the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - It's go time, Beardy Part 2 Updated: 2006-09-04 20:18:00 Description: It's a classic election season argument, do we vote for the candidate we want or for the candidate who we think can win? Do progressives in Tennessee have a candidate that's both in Harold Ford, Jr.? Why don't we have more of a choice than the candid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - It's go time, Beardy Part 1 Updated: 2006-09-04 20:31:00 Description: It's a classic election season argument, do we vote for the candidate we want or for the candidate who we think can win? Do progressives in Tennessee have a candidate that's both in Harold Ford, Jr.? Why don't we have more of a choice than the candid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The Fightin' 5th! Part 2 Updated: 2006-08-22 19:40:00 Description: Stephen Colbert has nothing on us as we welcome Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee's 5th district (The Fightin' 5th!) to the second hour of the show. The Congressman recently published in book form, The Financial Report of the U.S. aka "The Report t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The Fightin' 5th!, Part 1 Updated: 2006-08-22 19:46:00 Description: We're bringing the domestic and foreign policy wonk today with discussions about President Bush's NSA wiretapping program, the civil war in Iraq, and Chuck Hagel - ADIT (A Democrat in Training). Plus we get our excercise on with a nice long celebrato...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - We've got your "moral equivalence" right here, buddy, Part 2 Updated: 2006-08-08 21:20:00 Description: Our guest this hour is Dr. Robert M. Bowman, a retired Lt. Col., in the United States Air Force, a Democratic Candidate for Florida's 15th Congressional District, and a leader in the 9/11 truth movement. You can learn a few things from him about aski...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - We've got your "moral equivalence" right here, buddy, Part 1 Updated: 2006-08-08 21:48:00 Description: Are the innocent civilians being killed in the middle east 'morally equivalent' to one another? Yes. Yes they are. With guest co-host, Lonnie Atkinson. (45:33 21 MB) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - A Thinking Women's Sex Symbol, Part 2 Updated: 2006-08-01 16:30:00 Description: We're lucky to have local political guru and staunch Democrat, Larry Woods, for the entire second hour of the show. Larry's worked for a number of high-profile candidates and campaigns at just about every level of politics and gives us his take on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - A Thinking Women's Sex Symbol, Part 1 Updated: 2006-08-01 16:53:00 Description: Our guest during the first hour is Tyson Slocum, Director of Energy Programs for Public Citizen. Tyson comes on the "big shoe" to talk about his tussle with Stossel during his last visit to Scarborough Country, recent heatwaves and the reliablity of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Middle fingers Up... Updated: 2006-07-25 15:46:00 Description: ...and aimed at people who want to write discrimination into the state constitution, hypocrites who have no problem killing innocent Iraqis but who veto stem cell research, Presidents who personally impede Justice Department investigations, ARMpac, M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The Gay Terrorist Wolf Wedding Episode Updated: 2006-06-27 15:19:00 Description: Our first interview is with Milan Rai, the co-founder of Voices in the Wilderness UK, which has been campaigning against US/UK policy towards Iraq since the mid-nineties, and Justice Not Vengeance, which campaigns for a peaceful resolution of interna...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Call the radio show for Jesus, Matthew! Updated: 2006-06-14 04:47:00 Description: Our guest is Matt Besser, a founding member of the sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade. He's been using his mad comedy skillz to advocate for maintaining the separation of church and state. Woo Pig Sooie! And we ask the Republican leadership...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Being Right is Fun, But it's Not Enough, Part 2 (Interview with Paul Waldman) Updated: 2006-05-24 00:12:00 Description: Our guest in Part 2 is Paul Waldman, senior fellow at Media Matters for America and the author of the just released book, Being Right is Not Enough: What Progressives must Learn from Conservative Success. Paul says that liberals need to put on the gl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Being Right is Fun, But it's Not Enough, Part 1 Updated: 2006-05-24 00:14:00 Description: We were off last week and we missed you! But not as much as Mary missed 'The West Wing.' What's a girl to do on Sunday night at 7pm? Watch HBO's Baghdad ER, a powerful reminder that our president has mismanaged the Iraq War, failed our war veterans ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio's(!) Freddie O'Connell on The Al Franken Show Updated: 2005-04-12 17:48:00 Description: Al: "Boy, You must feel like a schmuck." Freddie (Thomas): "Yes. Yes I do." Plus, a funny Stuart Smalley story, questions about TennCare, and Freddie makes Al laugh out loud. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Mystery Bush Theater Updated: 2005-06-30 21:10:00 Description: Freddie & Mary make predictions about, ridicule and, finally, deconstruct President Bush's 30 minute long army recruitment "commercial" from Tuesday night. It was the only way to get through it, friends. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - We're All Londoners Updated: 2005-07-10 05:11:00 Description: Still shaken by the recent attacks in London, we discuss terrorism, terrorists, and US foreign policy. Also, the "I" word, Governor Don Sundquist destroys TennCare and all he gets is to be the chairman of President Bush's Medicaid Commission, and wha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - We're Right, They're Wrong, Let's Sing! Updated: 2005-07-12 04:34:00 Description: Mary sings the preamble to the Constitution (which is mercifully short) to prove that Liberals are right about everything. The rest of the episode is spent exposing the war in Iraq for what it is (illegal), Karl Rove for what he is (a traitor), and D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Request: "Please ease up on bashing the Right Wing..." Our Answer: "No." Updated: 2005-07-20 16:55:00 Description: The all-star break is over! We are ready for some baseball! An emailer wrote: "Please ease up on bashing the Right Wing, Conservatives, Neo-Cons, or whatever." No. That's our job. He also challenged us to "Please out the "Right Wing" radio by detaili...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - If only we could bleep out the Bush Presidency Updated: 2006-05-09 16:19:00 Description: "If FCC rules can keep you from hearing guest Clay Risen (Managing Editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas) profanely regret revealing an anonymous source, why couldn't FEC rules have kept us from experiencing the entire Bush administration? And perh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Interview with John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants Updated: 2006-05-01 20:14:00 Description: Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! We spent a half hour with John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants this morning. We covered so many topics...tax increases, the national anthem, Senator Clinton, found treasures, the Daily Show, and the importance of participat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Interview with Jim Derych, author of "Confessions of a Former Dittohead" Updated: 2006-05-02 17:03:00 Description: Jim Derych, author of Confessions of a Former Dittohead, provides insight into how a dittohead brain reacts to the major political and social issues of the day to show how they think AND what liberals and progressives can do to try and change that th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Interview with Jerome Armstrong Updated: 2006-04-26 22:37:00 Description: Jerome Armstrong, of MyDD.com fame, is the author, along with Markos Moulitsas Zuniga of DailyKos.com, of Crashing the Gate: Netroots, Grassroots, and the Rise of People-Powered Politics. "This book lays bare, with passion and precision, how ineffect...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Interview with Jim Hightower, America's #1 Populist Updated: 2006-04-25 22:23:00 Description: National radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author of Thieves In High Places: They've Stolen Our Country And It's Time to Take It Back, Jim Hightower has spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Mr. Green Jeans, Part 2 Updated: 2006-04-21 22:49:00 Description: It's an Earth Day celebration on Liberadio(!) with guest host Lonnie and guest guest Donnie Safer, Chairman of the Board of theTennessee Environmental Council. It ain't easy being green. (Part 2, 56:59 13.1MB)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Mr. Green Jeans, Part 1 Updated: 2006-04-21 22:51:00 Description: It's an Earth Day celebration on Liberadio(!) with guest host Lonnie and guest guest Donnie Safer, Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Environmental Council. It ain't easy being green. (Part 1, 52:54 12.2MB)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - That's Iran with an 'n' (Part 2) Updated: 2006-04-19 17:16:00 Description: The Bush administration is a leaky boat - slowly sinking. We now know who's responsible for the leaks from the White House despite his assertions that "If somebody did leak classified information, I'd like to know it, and we'll take the appropriate a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - That's Iran with an 'n' (Part 1) Updated: 2006-04-19 17:18:00 Description: The Bush administration is a leaky boat - slowly sinking. We now know who's responsible for the leaks from the White House despite his assertions that "If somebody did leak classified information, I'd like to know it, and we'll take the appropriate a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Kids. Hoowah. What are they good for? Updated: 2006-03-29 00:39:00 Description: Our guest today is Francie Hunt, State Director for Stand for Children, a grassroots organization helping to improve the lives of children in Tennessee. We believe the children are the future. Stop me before I sing again. Also, the liar in the White ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Interview with Mark Huffman, Vice President of Education and Training for Planned Parenthood of Middle and East TN Updated: 2006-03-23 23:19:00 Description: Mary & Freddie interview Mark Huffman, Vice President of Education and Training for Planned Parenthood of Middle & East Tennessee. If you're reading this and you have any pre-conceived ideas about Planned Parenthood, please listen to this int...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Faith and Alliances Updated: 2006-03-08 19:38:00 Description: President Bush's poll numbers gives us yet another opportunity to do the Snoopy Dance! Other topics include the Oscars, giving Al-Qaeda the Coast Guard, punishing the liberal media leakers, and the trouble with India. Special guest and interview with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Hitting the Hot Button Updated: 2006-03-06 22:33:00 Description: Leave it to the South Dakota legislature to fire up the pro-choiceiness in Liberadio(!) and its listeners. Is it really going to be that gnatstate and its measly 800,000 inhabitants that will unglue Roe v. Wade? Guest appearance during the discussion...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Congress shall make no law...especially after Judge Alito is confirmed Updated: 2006-02-01 15:27:00 Description: It's our pre-Alito-confirmation, pre-SOTU show. Global warming, domestic wiretapping, health care, the Bush-Abramoff photos. And we're joined by Gene Policinski, Executive Director of the First Amendment Center. Also, Mary is confused and dismayed b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Shhhhhhhhhhhh! Part 2 Updated: 2006-01-18 22:42:00 Description: Actually, we want to shout it from the rooftops! Kelvin Jones of the Metro Human Relations Comission is our guest and he HAS A DREAM! It is this: a welcoming, cooperative and diverse Nashville. One City. All People. We're close, but we still have a l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Shhhhhhhhhhhh! Part 1 Updated: 2006-01-18 23:09:00 Description: A secret energy task force. A secret information war being waged by the army in the middle east. A secret domestic policy apparatus. Secret CIA prisons. Secret Wiretapping. Secret drug stashes. According to the Bush administration, the US Government ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - It's a very Grimey Christmas Updated: 2005-12-22 16:51:00 Description: Get your mind out of the gutter and into Grimey's New and Pre-loved Music, with our guest, Doyle Davis, funk-music aficionado, "West Wing" fan, and owner/operator of the best independent record shop in Nashville. Doyle schools us on what it's like to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The Hooligans of LemonLyman.com Updated: 2005-12-07 02:28:00 Description: It's the first official meeting of the Nashville Chapter of the West Wing fan club as we welcome Radio and TV icon and author, Teddy Bart. Teddy is most well-known for hosting, along with Karlen Evins (who also makes an appearance today),Teddy Bart's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Here Comes the Judge(s) Updated: 2005-11-08 17:29:00 Description: No one can argue that the Supreme Court is a valuable part of our system of government. Its role as a vital check on the other two branches will not be diminished by the zealotry of the ReligiousWrong. We won't let it. Join Mary, Freddie and Vanderbi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Scooter Libby's Tricks Updated: 2005-11-02 16:50:00 Description: It's our spooky Halloween episode. Mary dresses as "Mrs. Patrick Fitzgerald" and Freddie as a leak-investigation "Myth-Buster" ("...when there's something strange, at the CIA, who ya gonna call, MYTH-BUSTER!"). Our guest in the second hour is Metro C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - "Education is the silver bullet. Education is everything. We don't need little changes. We need gigantic revolutionary changes." Updated: 2005-10-19 00:53:00 Description: Conservatives call to withdraw the supreme court nomination of Harriet Miers, we'll tell you why. We also talk about strange alliances between parties that are starting to grow. Would you vote for a bipartisan ticket? And President Bush is no longer ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Jesus was nicer than his Dad Updated: 2005-10-11 21:53:00 Description: Is Harriet Meirs too much of a Presidential poodle to be a competent supreme court justice? And how can she think that President Bush is "cool?" Results of an ABC News Poll says our confidence in the Federal Government is on the wane...what the heck ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Words from the Wise Updated: 2005-10-02 13:07:00 Description: Why do anti-anti-war activists hate us so much? Why do they spend their time worrying about demonstrations in Washington instead of worrying about the indictments, arrests, and investigations of Republicans with strong ties to the Bush administration...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - You Say "Opportunity Zone," We Say "Republican Agenda" Updated: 2005-09-26 16:14:00 Description: It's 40 years after the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war and more than 200 years since we started this crazy thing called the United States of America and we're still fighting the same battles against racism, the military industrial complex,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Come on up for Clay Risen Updated: 2005-09-25 18:19:00 Description: It's our September 12th show, the first after Hurricane Katrina decimated the homes of so many in the Gulf region. Our guest is Clay Risen, an assistant editor at The New Republic. He had just come back from reporting from the areas most devastated b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - What These Men Know. Or Don't Know. Updated: 2005-07-26 16:43:00 Description: The London Special Forces police didn't know a man was innocent. Ken Mehlman doesn't know the difference between the words "cue" and "clue." President Bush knows something but we don't know what it is yet. Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts doesn'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - The "S" Bomb Updated: 2005-07-29 22:26:00 Description: It's another incident of talk radio rage when Mary and a listener both lose it. Mary is justified but the caller has bupkis. Topics for today's show include the $1.5 billion giveaway to Halliburton, and Sugar Land, Texas, that was secretly slipped in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - Standoff at the No-Way Corral Updated: 2005-08-08 23:16:00 Description: With our President still on vacation we take the opportunity to give voice to Cindy Sheehan, mother of a slain serviceman, who is down in Crawford, TX waiting and waiting and waiting to meet with the leader of the free world. We care even if Mr. Bush...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liberadio(!) - It's all, WWJD? Or is it? Updated: 2005-08-22 14:42:00 Description: An interview at last Sunday's Faith and Unity Rally with Rev. Barry Lynn, the Executive Director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, starts the show. Other interviews include Rabbi Cliff Fiedler, the President of the Nashville...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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