Podcast 166

Podcast consciousness! Walking a tightrope between podcasts that are too political and not political enough. How are podcasts different from broadcast talk radio? What are the advantages and disadvantages for Podcasters and Broadcasters? Feedback from friends and listeners on why they like the ‘update’ style podcasts, plans for future podcasts, why the world isn’t cooperating on ‘happy talk’ and what Bob Davis does when the day-to-day news starts wearing a little thin. So in this update, transhumanism, the folly of ‘Gluten Free’, Lactose Intolerance, technology free summer camps for adults, the UN getting involved in water bill disputes in Detroit, the idiot who robbed a house in South Saint Paul and logged on to his FaceBook account, and left it up when he left the house he’d just robbed,  and one little major story update. Sponsored by X Government Cars. 

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Podcast 165

Take a ride on the near deserted Minneapolis to Saint Paul Light Rail ‘Green’ Line. A little more than a week ago, the new LRT line between downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul opened to wide acclaim. As many as seventy five thousand people took advantage of a free ride on a train, while the local media gushed about the line’s ‘success’. Will this billion dollar project be a success? Have increases in federal and state funding for these kinds of projects in cities all over America produced higher levels of ridership? Do these LRT lines attract ‘investment’ or are tax dollars displaced to ‘subsidize’ development? Is the ‘creative class’ moving into downtown areas? Are companies moving into downtown areas? What about the transportation needs of industry and commerce, and the smaller cities in the state. Are you ready for a substantial increase in state and federal gas taxes to support these projects in the future? Sponsored by Edelweiss Design. 

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The Bob Davis Podcast

Podcast 164

President Obama’s Next Debacle? The Economy? An Immigration Meltdown? An open feud with the Clintons? Getting you updated on the main stories to watch for the coming week. Including…an 18 cent per gallon gas tax increase? Really? Believe it or not, a bipartisan effort to replace the shortfall in the Highway Transportation Fund. Will you still love your trains and bike trails when you’re paying over 4 dollars a gallon for gas, and when food prices head up due to the increase in diesel? Bumpers provided by Jillian Rae’s Eric Martin. For the full tracks with vocals check out Jillian Rae’s website. And, sponsored by Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Saint Paul. 

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