Audio introduction to Politics And Patriotism

"Politics & Patriotism is a politically oriented program designed to showcase observations and opinions from contributors and sources around the world that you might not hear from the mainstream media. Our goal is to make you think."
"We are proud of the countries we come from, and we're not afraid to defend our national interests. You're going to hear things that you disagree with. Some of these presenters will make you mad. We'll have done our job, if we made you think."

Episode #207: David Sears
Justin Oldham talks with World War Two historian David L. Sears about his recent book, Pacific Air (Da Capo Press, 2012).

Episode # 206: William Maroni
Luke Herbert talks with William Maroni, who used to be a Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan on economic matters. He's now the President of the United States-New Zealand commission, which fosters economic development between the two countries.

Episode #205: Too Much Patriotism?
Commentator Don White asserts that there's too much Patriotism in America these days. Is he right?

Episode #204: Obama Evolves on Gay Marriage
Justin Oldham and Courtney Herring discuss President Obama's recent conversion to the cause of gay marriage. How 'real' is his new point of view?

Episode #203: Getting What You Pay For
Business, Education, and Politics all have one thing in common. You get what you spend your money on. Does that include a lack of regulations and oversight?

Episode # 202: The Perils of Modern Education
Courtney Herring talks with Justin Oldham about the pitfalls of 21st Century education and the threat of too many student loans. Do we really get what we are paying for?

Episode # 201: The Importance of Education
We've been told that education matters. How true is that in the modern world? Does what we learn play some role in the choices we make?

Episode #200: The Future of Afghanistan
Luke Herbert Talks with Justin Oldham about the future of Afghanistan after U.S. forces withdraw in 2014, as promised by the recently signed strategic forces agreement. Why will American advisors be in that country until 2024?

Episode #199: The Future of Syria
Luke Herbert talks with Justin Oldham about the Future of Syria in light of recent events relating to that country's worsening civil disorder. What should we expect from NATO?

Episode #198: Frank A. Schaeffer
Is there an unholy alliance between right wing religion and politics? Justin Oldham talks with authr Frank Schaeffer about his defection from right-wing religion, and his new book, Sex, Mom, and God (Da Capo Press, 2011).

Episode #197: Modern Racism
What does racism look like in America today? Have things gotten better? Or, have they gotten worse?

Episode #196: Daniel Allen Butler
Justin Oldham talks with author Daniel Allen Butler about his book, Unsinkable (Da Capo Press, 2012), and the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic.

Episode #195: Learning From Our Mistakes
It's been said that some things should not be fixed until they are truly broken. World economic collapse still seems possible. What can we learn from that?

Episode #194: Romney Vs Obama
Justin talks to Don White about Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign.

Episode #193: Health Care Regulation
The things we say and the things we do have consequences that go far beyond our own lives. Can we choose to be positive?

Episode #192: Stand Your Ground
What are the Stand Your Ground laws, and why are they important? What are the myths of this policy, and why does it matter? When is it ever legal to use deadly force?

Episode #191: Words and Deeds
Courtney Herring talks with Justin Oldham about Obamacare and what it means to people under the age of 30.

Episode #190: Courtney Herring
Courtney Herring talks with Justin Oldham about the details surrounding the Trayvon Martin shooting. Has their been a miscarriage of justice? Was this a hate crime?

Episode #189: The World Keeps Turning
The world is a busy place. It is easy to forget that there's a lot going on in other countries. Everything from budget battles to heart transplants. How should we take it all in?

Episode #188: Trayvon Martin
The shooting of a 17-year old Florida teenager by a self appointed neighborhood watchman has stirred national controversy in the United States. What are the implications?

Episode #187: Patrick K. O'Donnell
Combat historian Patrick K. O'Donnell talks about his recent book on the Korea War called Give Me Tomorrow (Da Capo Press, 2011).

Episode #186: Staff Sergeant Robert Bales
The man responsible for the deaths of sixteen Afghans is now in custody at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. What is a military court martial, and what does it look like? What sort of verdict can we expect?

Episode #185: Tragedy in Afghanistan
Fallout continues from the shooting rampage initiated by Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, who killed sixteen civilians and wounded five more in Afghanistan. What do we learn from this?

Episode #184: U.S. and U.K. Relations
American and British relations may be good, but their economic futures are still in doubt. U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron visited the United States on March 13th of 2012. What is likely to come from this meeting?

Episode #183: GOP Southern Strategy 2012
Alabama and Mississippi prepare to vote in what could be a showdown moment for Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich. Does the GOP have a Southern strategy? If so, will it work?

Episode 182: Harlow Giles Unger
Justin Oldham talks with author and historian Harlow Giles Unger about his book, American Tempest (Da Capo Press, 2011), The Boston Tea Party of 1773 is re-examined in detail.

Episode #181: American Political Movements
Is the Tea Party really all that new? What about the Bull Moose Party? Or, the Dixie-crats? The truth may surprise you.

Episode #180: Finding The Good
We know what's wrong in the world today. So, what's good in the world? You might be surprised.

Episode #179: Lucy Morgan Edwards
Martin Bain talks with veteran journalist Lucy Morgan Edwards about her Book, The Afghan Solution (Pluto Press, 2011).

Episode #178: Conflict in Syria
Martin Bain talks with Don White about worsening developments n Syria. What is the role of the international community in this case? Why has no direct action been taken to prevent a Humanitarian crisis?

Episode #177: Unrest in Afghanistan
Things are getting worse in the Middle East. Afghanistan and Syria seem to be out of control. How does this relate to America?

Episode #176: Vote Fraud Exposed
Beverly Harris, founder of Black Box Voting dot org, delivers an eye-opening report on the extent of voter fraud in the U.S. This problem is more wide spread than you might think.

Episode #175: Kevin Sorbo
Actor Kevin Sorbo's book, "True Strength," reveals the inside story about his battle to come back from three mini strokes that nearly took his life in 1997.

Episode #174: Reasons To Be Hopeful
With so many things happening around us, Fern Crossley asks a good question. Can we find any 'good' in the world?

Episode #173: The Santorum Surge
GOP Presidential candidate Rick Santorum surges in mid-February to challenge Mitt Romney for the 2012 party nomination. Can his evangelical social conservatism overcome Mitt Romney's mountain of money. Justin Oldham talks with Don White to reveal insider secrets that should give President Obama a lot to think about.

Episode #172: Teachable Moments
People make mistakes. That's what we do. The world mourns the loss of Whitney Houston, and the Republican Party continues to eat its own. What can we learn from these tragedies?

Episode #171: Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her sixtieth year on the throne. She's now one of the world's longest serving monarchs. Martin Bain talks with Justin Oldham about the history of British royalty and that position in U.K. society.

Episode #170: Stanley Weintraub
Justin Oldham talks with author Stanley Weintraub about his recent book, "Pearl Harbor Christmas" (Da Capo Press, 2011). It's about FDR, Winston Churchill, and the turmoil following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Episode #169: U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Martin Bain and Don White talk with Justin Oldham. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announces a change in American military withdrawal dates from Afghanistan. He says U.S. combat forces will be out by the end of 2013. The similarities to Vietnam are striking.

Episode #168: Bread and Circuses
Is ignorance really so blissful? What can we learn from Super Bowl 46 and the American political process? The Romans would have called in Bread and Circuses. What should we call it today?

Episode #167: Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney wins the Florida Republican primary by fourteen points. What does this mean for the future of Super PACs? Has the American political process been corrupted beyond repair? How does Mitt Romney go on to defeat President Obama?

Episode #166: Another Look at Newt Gingrich
Justin Oldham and Luke Herbert discuss the personality traits of Newt Gingrich in a way that you've never heard before. What is it about this man that could get him compared to some of history's more volatile or mercurial leaders?

Episode #165: Power & Responsibility
Super PACs now dominate our political process, making many wonder if their votes still matter. What can we learn from the GOP contest in Florida?

Episode #164: Charles Bracelen Flood
Justin Oldham talks with award winning author and historian "Charlie" Flood about his latest book, Grant's Last Victory. (Da Capo Press, Boston, 2011). It's about America's 18th President, Ulysses Grant, who raced against time to complete his memoires before dying of cancer. This is more than a documentation of one man's death. It's a closer look at what it means to do "great things."

Find the author’s web site at: http://www.charlesbracelenflood.com

Episode #163: Is Newt Gingrich Like Hitler?
Is there any chance that GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will be compared to Adolf Hitler? Bear in mind that Supreme Court sanctioned Super PACs have a lot of leeway. Would they really be so brazen as to smear a candidate for high office in this way?

Episode #162: Scottish Independence
Martin Bain talks with Luke Herbert about the continuing drive toward Scottish Independence. He asks a rather tickling question. Is the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) committing treason under current U.K. law? Think about this in the context of America's Abraham Lincoln, and his decision to "preserve the union".

Episode #161: The Gathering Storm
War looms large as a possibility in the Straits of Hormuz, Europe's debt crisis worsens (again), and the 2012 GOP Presidential race reveals many flaws in the American social fabric. How much of this is human error, and how much is history repeating itself?

Episode #160: Who Opposes Obama?
Don White and Justin Oldham look at the GOP Presidential race as the candidates prepare for the next primary vote, in South Carolina. Social conservatives are facing off against fiscal conservatives for a fight of epic proportions. Can the winner of this contest actually be more "electable" than Barack Obama?

Episode #159: The Cost of Agreement
Costa Concordia, the pride of Mediterranean shipping, has gone down just 150 yards off the coast of central Italy. Is this a metaphor for larger problems facing us today? American leaders shouldn't laugh until they can steer their own Ship of State.

Episode 158: Will There Be War with Iran?
Western leaders don't want Iran to acquire nuclear bomb technology. Several U.S. Presidents have been quite adamant in their opposition to a nuclear Iran. What propels this conflict and what are the possible outcomes?

Episode 157: Youth Unemployment
Martin Bain and Luke Herbert talk about the problem of youth unemployment in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and around the world. It's a growing problem that shows every sign of getting worse. How does a young person survive in today's downturned economy?

Episode #156: The Perception of Power
What does "politics" look like and why do we care? You might be surprised to learn that what we see and hear does influence how we vote.

Episode #155: The Next Korean War
Martin Bain talks with Luke Herbert about the portents of another Korean war, and any possible outcome. Will North Korea’s new leader, Kim Jung Un, be willing to risk war? Or, will he stand pat, hoping to preserve his power?

Episode #154: The Future of Social Conservatism
Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus by just eight (8) votes. Rick Santorum, known for his social conservatism, found himself in second place. Can an alleged fiscal conservative beat an ardent social conservative? This internal debate will rock the Republican core to its fundamentalist foundation.

Episode #153: GOP Prospects for 2012
The New Year is upon us. Voters in Iowa are about to caucus, meaning that they will hold an informal meeting to vote for the favorite Republican Presidential candidate. It's not a binding vote, but it will be seen as important to the political pundits who may spend the next three weeks talking about it. What's to be gained? What should we learn from the results?

Episode #152: Christmas 2011
The ups and downs of 2011 give us a lot to think about. How do we make the world a better place for 2012? We could be better role models. Or, we could just throw more money at it. What we do, and why we do it, matter more than we think it does.

Episode #151: The Next Korean War
What does the next Korean war look like? How does it start? Who makes the first move? How could the North win against the South? What should we expect from Western military leaders?

Episode #150: Christmas 2011
Fern Crossley and Justin Oldham talk about the meaning of Christmas and what it really means in 2011.

Episode #149: Europe's Debt Crisis
Martin Bain talks with Justin Oldham about the E.U.'s debt situation as the year 2011 comes to a close. What can the Europeans really do about their debts? What's in store for 2012?

Episode #148: The Future of Egypt
Don White and Luke Herbert discuss the future of Egypt in the post Mubarak world. What does their new Constitution look like when its finished? How will they deal with America? How will they get along with Europe?

Episode #147: Another Look at Newt
What does Newt Gingrich look like from the non-American perspective. Luke Herbert tells us what he thinks from New Zealand, where things are much different.

Episode #146: The Rise of Newt Gingrich
Liberals fear the rise of Newt Gingrich, and they're likely to compare him to Hitler. Would they be wrong? The former Speaker of the House seems poised to fight hard for the Presidency at a time when America is in distress. Is Gingrich the new Hitler? Or, are we just in for a tough and bitter election?

Episode #145: As The World Churns
The European Union struggles to unite while Russia, China, and India look for ways to expand their markets. American politicians are gridlocked while the U.S. economy falters. Is this any way to celebrate the Holidays? Is there anything Merry about this Christmas?

Episode #144: Attack on British Embassy in Iran
The British embassy in Iran was attacked by government backed rioters in late November, after the U.K. government increased sanctions against the government of Iran. Why didn't we hear very much about this in the American press? Martin Bain gives us a rundown of what happened, and why.

Episode #143: Troops Need You dot-com
Troops Need You dot-com is a privately funded not-for-profit organization that helps American service personnel at home and abroad. They provide everything from mortgage assistance to body armor. Press Representative Charity Corkey tells us all about the history of this patriotic non-profit that was founded in 2007.

Episode #142: Lost Lessons Of Peal Harbor
Don White and Justin Oldham discuss the similarities between Pearl Harbor and the 9-11 attacks. Sound bytes from old radio broadcasts are shared and compared with modern media methods. What did we learn from Pearl Harbor, and do we still remember it?

Episode #141: The History of Pearl Harbor
Luke Herbert and Don White take a look back at the root causes of the war with Japan, and the attack on Pearl Harbor. What do we know about this confluct 70 years after the fact? What can we learn from it in the 21st Century?

Episode #140: End of Posse Comitatus
The Posse Comitatus Act was signed in 1878, and it prevents the United States Army from arresting Americans in domestic soil. A new provision in the 2012 Defense Authorization Act will overturn this law and make it legal for Federalized forces to arrest American citizens, no matter where they are in the world. Is this really a good idea? What are the Consequences?

Episode #139: The Consequences of Greed
Herman Cain has dropped out of the 2012 Presidential race, and it now seems that Europe is on the edge of bankruptcy. What can we learn from these two seemingly unrelated events?

Episode #138: Does China Threaten America?
Chinese influence is on the rise. American influence is on the decline. Their economy grows. Our economy shrinks. Does this mean there is a fight in our future? Justin Oldham says 'yes' and Don White says 'no' in this controversial episode.

Episode #137: Holiday Spending
Americans are in full "Holdiay Shopping Mode." Federal sources are telling us that this is a good thing. It supposedly proves that the economy is getting better. Are they right, or are we being lied to?

Episode #136: Politics and Greed
Americans have entered "the holiday season" with a lot on their minds. Failed leadership at home and troubles abroad should force us to reconsider how we treat each other. It should, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Why is that?

Episode #135: What Are We Thankful For?
Thanksgiving holiday, 2011. Justin Oldham talks with Fern Crossley. What do we have to be truly thankful for? In what ways should we be more grateful? How does all this tie in to making the world a better place? The answers should be obvious, but they aren't.

Episode #134: A European View
Martin Bain and Luke Herbert examine American politics. What does the U.S. Presidential race look like to the Europeans? How do they interpret what we do? Their perspective might surprise you.

Episode #133: What Else Did They Get Right
A recent episode allowed us to focus on the good things done by past American Presidents. You wrote in to ask for more. So, here it is. More insights on some of what U.S. leaders did get right.

Episode #132 Different Tax Policies
Different countries have different tax policies. That's a given. Americans are often unaware of what a tax debate in some other part of the world sounds like. In this episode, we examine the tax debate in New Zealand as it relates to insurance and earthquakes.

Episode #131: The Solyndra Conspiracy
Solyndra was a California-based solar panel maker that took five hundred million dollars in Federal money just before it went bankrupt. Now, the scandal threatens to bring down the Obama administration. How real is this "mistake" and who was really responsible for it?

Episode #130: Disaster Politics
President Obama's "super committee" has failed. European leaders seem to be in denial about their own debt problems. Why is common sense in such short supply? Why can't we compromise?

Episode #129: Any Soldier dot-com
Any Soldier dot-com is a first rate internet clearing house dedicated to helping American service personnel in combat zones around the world. This non-profit is owned and operated by retired SFC Marty Horn, who started the web site in 2003 after receiving a request from his son, who was deployed to Iraq at that time.

Find them online at www.anysoldier.com

Episode #128: What's Wrong With Europe?
Martin Bain discusses the ECB's limited number of options. Who defaults first? Italy or Greece? How does this impact American banks? The implications are significant.

Episode #127: Selfishness and Greed
Government mismanagement and Corporate Greed have now created a Perfect Storm. The sins of Joe Paterno and Penn State are just as tragic. Why do the Bad Guys hurt us? They do it because they can.

Episode #126: What Did They Do Right?
Have any of America's recent leaders done anything right? Don White and Justin Oldham take a look back at some 20th Century U.S. Presidents, and their individual legacies. What did they do right?

Episode #125: Consequences Of Our Actions
Herman Cain remains embroiled in a sex scandal that just won't go away, and the Europeans are fighting over just what to do about their growing debts. Doesn't anyone take responsibility for their actions?

Episode #124: Implications of Greek Default
Martin Bain offers his take on the looming likelihood of the Greek government's default on their national debt obligations? Is this crisis being hyped for no good reason? Or, is it all too real?

Episode #123: New Zealand Election Issues
It's not every day that anyone gets a chance to change the way they vote. Don White and Luke Herbert discuss the different Electoral Systems that Kiwis will have a chance to vote on, in their upcoming referendum.

Episode #122: U.S. Tax Policy
What are the pitfalls of future U.S. tax policy? What mistakes are we about to make? Don White and Justin Oldham mix it up.

Episode #121: Regime Change in New Zealand
What would you change about your government, if you could? The people of New Zealand are about to consider changes to the way they vote. How would that work, and why would it matter? The details of this proposition might surprise you.

Episode #120: U.S. Forces in Africa
AFCOM was activated in 2009 to oversee U.S. military operations in Africa. U.S. Special Forces personnel were deployed to Uganda in October of 2011 to combat regional threats like the Lord's Resistance Army. What are the implications of this power projection in to Africa? Is the U.S. moving to check Chinese influence in Africa, or is this something else that isn't obvious?

Episode #119: The Murder of Muammar Gaddafi
Was NATO "complicit" in the killing of Libya’s deposed leader? Martin Bain says yes, Justin Oldham says no. Did NATO conspire to take down Gaddafi because he wouldn't be a team player? Listen to the facts of the case, and decide for yourself.

Episode #118: Was Gaddafi Murdered?
Was there a conspiracy to kill Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi? Did NATO kill Gaddafi? Martin Bain reviews the evidence and Luke Herbert provides commentary. How real can this plot be?

Episode #117: U.S. Activity in Africa
America's foreign policy interests do include what goes on in Africa. There's more happening in the heart of Africa than meets the eye. Recent victories include the death of Muammar Gaddafi. China wants a slice of Africa, too. Is the mission to Uganda truly about stopping the LRA? How does China fit in to all this?

Episode #116: American Tax Code
Don White says we don't pay enough taxes. Luke Herbert says that U.S. tax law is a mess. Can these two agree on a solution? How honest is the Liberal argument for more government and higher taxes?

Episode #115: Herman Cain Controversy
GOP candidate Herman Cain has recently drawn fire for his remarks about an electrified border fence and now he's taking heat over his 999 tax plan, which includes a 9% national sales tax. How does all of this look from outside the U.S.? Analyst Luke Herbert tells you what he thinks.

Episode #114: Disaster Politics
2011 is a chaotic year. Osama Bin Laden is dead. Al Qaeda is on the ropes. Muammar Gaddafi is dead, and Libya is momentarily free. Big banks are declaring war on the U.S. government, and Herman Cain is going down in flames. Why is the mainstream media so thrilled?

Episode #113: The Herman Cain Conspiracy
Is GOP Presidential hopeful Herman Cain everything that he appears to be? Is there any hint of a corporate agenda in his words? Do the Koch Brothers have some role to play in all this? Don White shares his epiphany. The truth might just surprise you.

Episode #112: H.L. Quist
Justin Oldham talks with author and financial historian H.L. Quist about his book, "The Aftermath of Greed." Mr. Quist believes we are headed for a deliberate global financial meltdown. His evidence is compelling. Will he be right?

Episode #111: Economic Collapse
Justin Oldham and Fern Crossley discuss H.L. Quist's book, "The Aftermath of Greed" in the context of current events.

Episode #110: Republican Strategy
How do the Republicans win the Presidency in 2012? Is that even possible? Justin Oldham outlines several options that could put Mitt Romney in the White House. Don White provides a rebuttal.

Episode #109: America vs. E.U.
U.S. and European debt issues look and sound very much alike. Only one question remains. Who goes bankrupt first?

Episode #108: Future Shock 2012
World leaders are faced with many choices and no good options to fudge or pass the buck. Agitation grows, and consumers aren't willing to be merciful. Who benefits from all this chaos, and why?

Episode #107: Obama's Winning Strategy
The economy is down and the American public's opinion of the Federal government, in general, is at an all time low. How does President Obama win a second term in office?

Episode #106: Actions Have Consequences
Anyone who acts "in public" has the power to be a good role model, or a bad influence. Where do we draw the line?

Episode #105: Tax Debate
Liberal tax policy holds that tax rates should be higher. Conservative tax policy holds htat tax rates should be lower. What is the real source of the problem, and why should we care?

Episode #104: Budget Battles
Faltering economies around the world are forcing governments to rethink how they allocate their funds. Increasing politics hostilities don't bode well for the average tax payer. How does all this impact the 2012 Presidential race?

Episode #103: The Future of Africa
Luke Herbert, Martin Bain, and Justin Oldham the past, present, and future of the nations in Africa. How do countries like Zimbabwe avoid the fate of Somalia? Who is to blame for Africa's misery? What should be done?

Episode #102: Lessons Learned From 9/11
Justin Oldham, Martin Bain, and Fern Crossley look back on the events of 9/11. What did we do right? More importantly, what did we do wrong?

Episode #101: Toby Harnden
Martin Bain interviews Mr. Toby Harnden. He's the author of "Dead Men Risen," about the Welsh Guards in Afghanistan.
Find his book on Amazon

Episode #100: Johnny Anonymous
WORLD EXCLUSIVE, One Hour Special, Johnny Anonymous shares his thoughts on the politics of UFO investigations. This serious discussion disproves some of the myths surrounding such a controversial topic.

Episode #99: The 99th Episode
Justin Oldham and Martin Bain talk with Fern Crossley about the evolution of the Politics and Patriotism show.

Episode #98: American Jobs Act
President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on Augst 8th of 2011. He proposed the American Jobs Act as a way of re-starting the flow of money in the U.S. economy. Is this a good idea?

Episode #97: Internet Scams
A variety of scams exist on the internet today. Each of these con jobs is intended to separate you from your money. What are they? How do they work? How can we defeat them?

Episode #96: 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Americans from all walks of life waited for Al Qaeda to strike on or near the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. There was no such event. What does America look like ten years after that horrible incident? What have we learned?

Episode #95: Politics of Reconstruction
Politics plays a role in the rebuilding of a nation after any disaster. Earthquake survivor and civil defense expert Luke Herbert talks with us about his experiences following the New Zealand earthquakes of 2011. His concerns sound a lot like what we're hearing from Americans who lived through hurricane Irene. Is that a coincidence?

Episode #94: Disaster Politics
Former insurance adjuster Don White talks with us about the politics of reconstruction after hurricane Irene floods five States. What are the politics of reconstruction? Who wins?

Episode #93: Hurricane Irene
A category one hurricane named "Irene" struck the Eastern U.S. on August 27th of 2011. Five States were affected. Five million people were deprived of electricity and running water. Is there an up side to this disaster? Who benefits from the reconstruction that will follow?

Episode #92; The Politics of Disaster
The Eastern U.S. was rocked by an unexpected earthquake on August 23rd of 2011. Then, we got the news that Hurricane Irene was about to make landfall in North Carolina. Who profits from disaster? Are these events good political capitol for President Obama?

Episode #91: Internet Scams
Gary Fowler, operator of the Shell Games blog, tells us about some of today's most common internet scam. He relates his own experience with being scammed. This is something that we all need to be aware of.

Episode #90: A Fresh Approach
Jarrett Moreno is a co-founder of Our Time dot-org. This is a nation-wide group of business owners and entrepreneurs who are all under the age of 30. their goal is to find new an innovative ways of doing business. Mr. Moreno provides examples of Our Time's success to date, and he talks about the group's future.

Episode #89: Politics and Money
The month of August (2011) has seen a shakeup of the U.S. economy and the GOP Presidential field. How does Barack Obama get a second term when the American economy has stalled? How do the Republicans take the White House? All the solutions can be summed up in one word. Money.

Episode #88: Debate over Multiculturalism
[Extended Show] Martin Bain and Don White debate the merits of multiculturalism from two different perspectives. The American view on this matter is not unified. The European view is also complex. This is a controversial topic.

Episode #87: Good News Is Hard To Find
A major credit rating agency has downgraded U.S. Federal debt reliability for the first time in history. America faces the prospect of a new dust bowl. Is there any good news in the world? ?The answer happens to be "yes."

Episode #86: Who Gets The Axe?
A new age of austerity has begun in earnest for 21st Century America. Who will be the first to feel the pain? Who is this really going to affect, and why?

Episode #85: Terrorism In Europe
Martin Bain joins us to discuss the future of International Terrorism, and its long term impact on Europe. Have the member states of the EU given up? Are they already at the mercy of Islamic extremists?

Episode #84: European Domestic Terrorism
Domestic terrorism has occurred in Norway, which is not known for its hotbed political activities. What does this tell us about the European future? What does the EU have to fear when it comes to domestic terror?

Episode #83: Consequences Of Our Actions
The American debt crisis could spiral out of control. The end of the American space shuttle program appears to signal further national decline. Events in Norway could spark a new round of racial tension in Europe.

Episode #82: The Rise of China
[Extended Show] Most of us now accept Chinese power as a fact of life. How did this happen? Why should we care? What are the consequences of our actions?

Episode #81: Yellow Journalism
Rupert Murdoch wasn't the first big time news paper magnate to use the press for his own advantage. William Randolph Hearst is a name that is unknown to most Americans today because we don't teach history that matters. What is yellow journalism, and why are we repeating this bit of jaundiced history?

Episode #80: Thinking Outside the Box
What can we learn from the Rupert Murdoch controversy? What does the practice of abusive journalism say about us, and why should we care? The simple truth is that actions have consequences. Intent matters.

v Episode #79: The Rupert Murdoch Conspiracy
Noted U.K. commentator Martin Bain lays bare the phone hacking scandal and its sinister implications for the United States. No tawdry detail is overlooked.

Episode #78: Abuses of Power
America's inability to get a grip on our debt crisis contrasts sharply with the Rupert Murdoch scandal involving telephone hacking. Both are abuses of power. It seems that governments and multi-national corporations are both capable of similar sins. What does this mean for the average person?

Episode #77: Was the American Revolution Illegal?
July 4th of 1776 is a sacred date to most Americans. It’s our Independence Day. British commentator Martin Bain takes issue with Don White over the ‘rightness’ of that revolt. Is he right? Was the American Revolution an act of terrorism?

Episode #76: The DSK Conspiracy
The accuser of Dominic Strauss-Kahn now appears to be a liar. American legal experts now believe that his case will be thrown out. Was his accuser part of a larger conspiracy? Did she act on her own? Or, did she have help? What would the motives be for such an embarrassing sting? The truth may turn out to be stranger than fiction.

Episode #75: Assassination in Syria
Commentators around the world are suggesting that Syria's hard line government may be about to spark a revolt in that country. What would such a rebellion look like? Who would be among the first casualties? How would the political elites avoid execution? There might be only one way to find out.

Episode #74: Afghanistan - Unplugged
[Extended Show] Military and Political policy associated with the Afghanistan conflict isn't always easy to separate. What's military and what's political? Why should we care? This is our first 'official' one hour show, and we've dedicated it to the matter of Afghanistan's past, present, and future.

Episode #73: Is Afghanistan Like Vietnam?
Those who do not know their history, are doomed to repeat it. We hear this quote in school, and we forget about it later on. There are certain historical similarities between Afghanistan and Vietnam. The facts of the case are really quite hard to ignore, once you step back and see them side by side. The dirty little secret in both wars would happen to be the nation building that nobody wants to talk about in Washington D.C.

Episode #72: Afghanistan Incorporated
It's not being reported by the mainstream media that private sector workers are entering Afghanistan faster than Western military forces will withdraw. This is an important turn of events, but what does it really mean in terms of U.S. power? Is it more proof that multi-national corporations have more power than governments? Or, is it something else?

Episode #71: Libyan Leader-Wanted Dead or Alive
The international Court has finally issued an official arrest warrant for the rogue leader of Libya. What are the implications of this 'world court' assertion of authority? Will the multi-national corporations cooperate? What happens if they don't?

Episode #70: A Dissenting View On China
There are some who believe that China is no threat to the U.S. Their belief is that we have no need to be the world's dominant power. Can they be right? Is there room in the world for more than one 'dominant' power? Does it really matter which nation "leads" global affairs? I say that it does, and I argued this point to the best of my ability.

Episode #69: Chinese Aircraft Carrier, part 2
What does the future of America look like to people over the age of 65? I started this interview by asking my father an unrelated question, and I got more than I bargained for.

Episode #68: Chinese Aircraft Carrier, part 1
Chinese government officials are quite proud of their new aircraft carrier, which will enter service in 2012. Should U.S. military planners be concerned? Does the rise of Chinese military power mean that the West is in decline?

Episode #67: Chinese Military Power
The rise of Chinese military seems to be taking place in an era when American military power is in decline. What will this mean for Western 'authority' in the Asia-Pacific rim? Are we about to see the next generation of "gun boat" diplomacy?

Episode # 66: The Earthquake Conspiracy
Recent earthquakes in New Zealand have caused some to wonder if there might not be a conspiracy afoot to use earthquakes as a weapon of mass destruction. What would such a conspiracy look like, and how could it be carried out without anyone noticing? How would such a plot affect future global responses to earthquakes and other natural disasters in third world countries?

Episode #65: Fate of the Nation
What does the future of America look like to people over the age of 65? I started this interview by asking my father an unrelated question, and I got more than I bargained for.

Episode #64: Presidential Politics
CNN hosted a Republican candidate's debate in New Hampshire on June 13th of 2011. Economic issues were at the top of the agenda. Several factors emerged from the debate which will influence the rest of this race. How do the Democrats lose? How can the Republicans win? Some of the answers to these questions are not so obvious as you might think.

Episode #63: The Herman Cain Conspiracy
There's a theory being passed around on the internet that Presidential hopeful Herman Cain is being used as a foil against incumbent President Barack Obama. Both men are black, and that's leading some to think that they might be played off against each other. Do Americans really think that way? Or, is this just a wild story?

Episode #62: Actions Have Consequences
Is there a conspiracy to control the world's population? Should there be a deliberate effort made to control the world's population? Is it possible that Nature itself will control the world's population? This may not be the kind of thing you associate with "politics," but there are certainly many political concerns represented in this very big issue.

Episode #61: Does Medicine Control Population?
Does the quality and extent of health care act as a form of population control? Is it actually possible to give everyone universal health insurance? Does being poor mean you will die sooner? These and many more controversial considerations are kicked around in this episode.

Episode #60: The Population Control Conspiracy
Is there a conspiracy to control the world's population? Should there be a deliberate effort made to control the world's population? Is it possible that Nature itself will control the world's population? This may not be the kind of thing you associate with "politics," but there are certainly many political concerns represented in this very big issue.

Episode #59: Does Population Matter?
Episode 58 generated some controversy, so I decided to talk with Martin Bain about his interview with Simon Ross of Population Matters. How much of this "population control" agenda is real? Can this just be another form of politics? Or, is it something else?

Episode #58: Population Matters
Martin Bain provides an interview with Mr. Simon Ross, CEO for Population Matters. This group, based in the UK, advocates for population reduction and birth control on a global scale. It's been estimated that the world will have forty billion people on it in 2040. Can we feed that many? Should we feed that many? What are our options?

Episode #57: Fate of the Nation
America is clearly in a state of transition. Our past tells us a lot about our future. It can be hard to see that in an era when we seem to go from one disaster to the next. It feels unsettling. Is it really so bad? Or, are we witnessing change on an epic scale? That is what it looks like to me.

Episode #56: Militarization of Space
There should be no doubt in anyone's mind that the private sector is about to take over the mantle of responsibility for space travel. NASA will become a regulatory agency, and multi-national corporations will take weapons in to space to protect their interests. Joins us for a thoughtful discussion about this brave new era, and what it will mean for national governments.

Episode #55: The World Court
What is "the world court" and why do we need one. Americans are generally of the opinion that we do NOT need such a thing. I'll introduce you to an American citizen who does believe that we NEED a world court. Would such a thing be good for America? Would such a court be good for the entire world?

Episode #54: The Consequences of Our Actions
Actions have consequences. that's true for the big stuff that can affect whole regions, or the little things we do that only impact ourselves. Flooding of the Mississippi delta and recent 'indiscretions' by a high ranking IMF official make this point in very stark terms. What we do matters. Why we do things matters even more than we know.

Episode #53: Budget Battles in Other Countries
Americans from all walks of life are currently debating the issue of government spending. It's a very popular topic during any election cycle. What does a budget battle look like in somebody else's country? You may be surprised to learn that they have many of the same concerns. Arguments over budget in New Zealand sound a very "familiar."

Episode #52: The Next American Civil War
What would it take for Americans to fight anothr civil war? Could things get so bad that we'd skip that civil war and move on to the bloody business of revolution? What would a 21st century American revolt look like?

Episode #51: The American Revolution
What do people in other countries think of the American Revolution? It was a pretty good thing for us, but it might not look that way to some who live in other nations. How could they possibly disagree with the outcome of that special event?

Episode #50: Scottish Fight for Independence
The citizens of Scotland are set to vote on the matter of their independence from the United Kingdom. What does an independent Scotland mean for the rest of Europe? How can they do this without bloodshed? These and many other questions are tackled in this detailed discussion.

Episode #49: Endeavor's Last Flight
America's space shuttle "Endeavor" took off for the last time today. There's just one mission left. Does this signal yet another phase in American decline? Have we lost something we'll never get back? Or, are we seeing the dawn of a new era in Human space travel?

Episode #48: Gulf Coast Flooding
The Mississippi river delta is flooding, which puts New Orleans at risk (again). Opening the Morganza spillway is a desperate act that will have long term consequences for an already battered region. The need for U.S. infrastructure improvements now appears more evident than ever.

Episode #47: The Future of Mid-East Peace
Luker Herbert and Don White join me to discuss the future of peace in the Middle East, and the role America might play in that eventual outcome. There's a lot to learn from past mistakes, and a lot to look forward to in the future. There are actually quite a few reasons to be optimistic.

Episode #46: Political Reform in New Zealand
Americans are thinking about political reforms they'd like to make. Some are even calling for a new Constitutional Convention. It's worth noting that other people in other countries have their own political reforms in mind. To prove them point, I spoke with somebody in New Zealand who wants to reform that country's government in certain very small ways.

Episode #45: When It Rains, It Pours
The Mississippi river is rising. Unemployment numbers are up. The price of gas continues to climb. The only thing still on its way down is the price of your house. How does all this way out for the Republicans in the face of an Obama 'win' when it comes to the death of Osama Bin Laden?

Episode #44: Was Bin Laden Treated Unfairly?
There are those who say that Osama Bin Laden should have been arrested and put on trial. Don White talks with Luke Herbert and Justin Oldham in defense of this opinion. Was it unjust to kill Osama Bin Laden? What would have happened if he had gone on trial? This controversial conversation is unscripted and entirely off the cuff.

Episode #43: Alaska Independence Party
Lynette Clark is the current chair of the Alaska Independence Party, which is an Alaska-based grass roots organization that advocates for State's Rights and several State-related issued which are unique to Alaska. In this episode, we learn about the long history of this political party and its future goals.

Episode #42: The Bin Laden Conspiracy
Osama Bin Laden is dead, and there are those who say that it's all a sham. Is there a Bin Laden conspiracy? Was he killed years ago. Did he die of natural causes? Why was he buried at sea? Martin Bain takes us on a controversial journey through the possible conspiracy factors that...could...be connected with this case.

Episode #41: Details of Bin Laden's Death
Details are now beginning to emerge about the killing of Osama Bin Laden. We are shocked to learn that Bin Laden's body was buried at sea just hours after his death. Is there a Bin Laden conspiracy? Was Bin Laden killed years ago, as some people claim? Or, is there something else at work here?

Episode #40: Implications of Bin Laden's Death
Americans were jolted out of their Sunday night relaxation when President Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden. What are the implications of this historic event? Does the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of U.S. Special Forces really change anything? What are the short term impacts of this for Al Qaeda? What are the long term benefits to U.S. foreign police?

Episode #39: A Decade of War
Trends in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lybia suggest that we're in for a long decade of war. John Shaw and Luke Herbert share their insights in to what looks like a murky future. Will the price of oil drive U.S. global policy? Or, is there something else going on here?

Episode #38: Document Disclosure
President Barack Obama recently released his long form birth certificate to silence a growing chorus of critics. What's the history behind this action, and what are its long term implications? Does this mean a loss of privacy? Or, does it mean greater transparency in government? Don White seems to think it means both. I'm ready to disagree.

Episode # 37: Italy's Involvement in Lybia
Italy's government has given the go-ahead to loan jet fighters to NATO in support of the mission to Lybia. What does this say about the further decline of U.S. power. Martin Bain makes the case that this isn't what I think it looks like. Is he right? Is this really no big deal, or have we just seen something important?

Episode #36: Lessons in Leadership
Federal and State level politicians in America seem to be suffering from al lack of leadership skills at this time. John Shaw sits in to share his views on Obama's failed Lybian policy and the Alaska legislature's inability to cope with billions in oil wealth that just keep pouring in. The political viability of Sarah Palin is also considered.

Episode #35: The Politics of Supply
Environmentalists and Big Oil have one things in common. Both groups want to control the amount of gasoline that's on the market. Big Oil wants profit...but...the environmentalists want something else. What is it and why should we care?

Episode #34: Rate of Debt
Special guest Don White coins a new term on this week's show. "Rate of Debt." I liked it so much that we talked about it for a long time. It was such a profound point that I couldn't help but be nice to him for the rest of the show. Will this trend continue?

Episode #33: Fiscal Follies
Just when you've think it's all been done, events at home and abroad turn on something so simple that its almost (almost) hard to believe. Fiscal mismanagement plays its role here in the U.S. and in around the world. NATO's Lybian policy is a good example. Does NATO actually have a policy on Lybia?

Episode #32: The Future of NATO
Martin Bain sits in for Justin Oldham. Martin interviews Don White. What does the decline of U.S. power mean for the future of NATO? That's a good question, even if you don't like the answers.

Episode #31: What Does Money Say When It Talks?
The continuing decline of the U.S. economy and the unfolding situation in the Middle East have one thing in common. Their outcomes are dictated by the flow of money. It will be possible to see how these things 'end' because we know this one fact. Even so, it doesn't mean that it'll be easy to live through.Or, should we be worried about too many cooks spoiling the soup?

Episode #30: The Carrot vs. The Stick
What can we learn from NATO's involvement in Lybia about the course of future events? Are we better off with a multi-lateral approach? Or, should we be worried about too many cooks spoiling the soup?

Episode #29: Decline of American Power
Has President Obama sold us out when it comes to Lybia? Is he taking the path of least resistance at the expense of U.S. prestige? These, and other ticklish questions, are kicked around (hard).

Episode #28: The Truth About Lybia
The Western Powers appear to have intervened in Lybia for a mixed bag of reason. Chief among these would be oil...but...what else is going on that's not quite so obvious?

Episode # 27: Is There Too Much on Obama's Plate?
Earthquakes in Japan and new oil slick in and around New Orleans are just some of what's on the regular work schedule for the American President. Now, he's got a new war in Lybia to deal with. All this, and other regimes in the Middle East are falling apart at the same time. Is the U.S. military being stretched too thin? Can we handle this, on top of everything else? What lessons can we learn from living in such troubled times?

Episode #26: Post-Nuclear Japan
Japan faces a nuclear nightmare in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. All this happens while the Europeans dither over the matter of Lybia, and U.S. President Barack Obama fumbles his response to ...everything.

Episode #25: The Real Price of Oil
What is the "real" price of oil? Events in Lybia and elsewhere around the world would seem to suggest that the price of oil is rather high. Does the past shed any light on our future? In this case, we'd better hope it does NOT.

Episode 24: Politics vs. Economics
The terrible truth is that Good Politics often turn out to be Bad Economics. The policies that can get you elected are not always good for the balance sheet, or the tax payer. We're not pulling our punches in this episode. You have been warned.

Episode 23: The Price We Pay
With budget battles raging in the United States, and political unrest around the world, it seems like the cost of everything is on its way up. That's because it is. How do budget battles in Wisconsin tie in to what's happening in the Middle East? Are we headed for another world war?

Episode #22: Veteran's Affairs
Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) is not the only problem faced by modern vets in the 21st Century. I spoke with Alex Galicia, who is actively trying to make things better for veterans. We talked about the kinds of new thinking that are needed to redress old and new issues.

Episode #21: Lessons from a a Blind Negotiator
I spoke with Dr. Joe Klatt (La Jolle, California), about his real estate practice, and his new book, "Deal Maker: Lessons from the Blind Master Negotiator." It's an impressive story. How does a person lose their sight at a young age and still go on to be so successful? Listen, and find out.

Episode #20: Big Money Speaks
It's Valentine's Day, and President Obama has shown us his proposed budget for 2012. What's really going on here? This budget looks more like a wish list. What happens when Big Money speaks? Are we at the mercy of multi-national corporations?

Episode #19: Punt, Pass, and Click
In this week's roundup of the news, we discuss Super Bowl 45, President Obama's Egypt Policy,. and recent events that are re-shaping the internet. You'll be surprised to learn how much of this is inter-connected.

Episode #18: American Debt
I spoke with a Liberal who actually quotes Newt Gingrich, and we tangled over the U.S. debt policy? Is he right? Are we too big to fail?

Episode #17: America and Egypt
In the wake of a controversial State of the Union address, the world watches and waits to see what the U.S. President will do about the worsening situation in Egypt. Can a diplomatic triumph in North Africa get Mr. Obama re-elected?

Episode #16: The Future We Make
President John F. Kennedy made a very passionate speech fifty years ago in which he asked us to make sacrifices to improve the fate of our nation. President Barack Obama is about to make his second State of the Union address, and many pundits are hoping he'll ask us for another round of nation-building. Is that kind of thing still possible? Can we remake our destiny?

Episode #15: The Future of Public Civility
Lessons learned from the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords are still trickling in. Why does it take a tragedy to make us stop and think? Why does public civility matter at a time like this?

Episode #14: National Real Estate Issues
I had a chance to ask the hard questions with California real estate mogul J.R. Sullivan, and he didn't hold back. What's to be done about this hard-core real estate market? How does the average home buyer survive in this tough climate? Listen, and find out.

Episode 13: Violence in America
In an ironic twist of fate, episode 13 is all about the attempted assassination of Representative Gabrielle Gifford. What was the cause? Why did this happen? What does it say about our society?

Episode 12: Prospects For a New Year
What should we expect from 2011? How much of our future is inevitable? Do we believe the hype, or do we believe in ourselves?

Episode 11: The Year In Review
A look back at what made the biggest news in 2010. A little something for the archives. A little slice of life for future generations to ponder.

Episode #10: The End of DADT
What doe the end of Don't Ask Don't Tell mean in light of the current economic situation? Does it matter?

Episode #9: "On the air again..."
I've been doing thirty minutes of casual political commentary each Monday morning with a radio station in Missippi since February of 2006. Here's a sample, dated 12/13/2010.

Episode 8: The Future of Western Power
Failing economies and shrinking military budgets have consequences. What does the U.S. future look like to somebody from the U,K., and why should we care?

Episode 7: American Politics
In the U.S., we call it "slinging mud." In other parts of the world, they call it "dirty politics." What's the truth? Why are American politicians so vicious?

Episode 6: Alaskan Politics
What does national-level politics mean to the great State of Alaska. I talked with an old friend who has been in Alaska for a very long time. He shared his thoughts.

Episode 5: Individualism or Federalism?
What have we learned from the 2010 elections? Does the collective "State" matter more than the individual? I spoke to a man who says that it does.

Episode 4: Are Military Cut-Backs Dangerous?
The U. K. government has announced brutal cuts to their military budget. Is this a good thing? I spoke to one person who lives in Britain about this, and he shared his opinion.

Episode 3: Not Enough Taxes?
Is it possible that Americans don't pay enough taxes? I spoke to a man who thinks we should pay more.

Episode #2: New Zealand vs. The United States
What are the differences between governments in the U.S. and New Zealand? I spoke to somebody who lives in that country, and he told me all about it.

Episode #1: Too Much Democracy?
Do we really have too much democracy in the post 9-11 world? I spoke with one man who seems to think that we do.