Podcast 137

Is Global Warming more important than Jobs and the Economy, or the crisis in Ukraine? The White House sure wants you to think so! A midweek update focuses on the issues that are most important; Jobs and the Economy, Business Formation, and the potential for the United States to be drawn into a serious conflict in Eastern Europe; A conflict nobody wants, certainly not the President. Is Obama a wash out? What about the President’s use of executive power to bend the law to his wishes, despite what congress passed? A new suggestion may have weight as long as the 2014 election comes out positive for Republicans. In future podcasts I’ll address the question of whether the Republicans are up to the job. A special feature in this podcast…A renown landscape architect gives us tips for getting our lawns, shrubs and flower beds ready for the growing season. Sponsored by Edelweissdesign.com

Podcast 135

The US delivers a dismal .1 percent GDP growth in the 1st quarter of 2014. And, the Financial Times of London reports that China’s economy will overtake the US as the world’s largest … this year! Say what? Learn what you need to know about this story before you react. Why having a conversation about what we need to do to achieve higher growth in our country beats looking back at the guy trying to beat us. What happens if China does overtake America and takes the gold medal for the world’s largest economy? Send Lawyers Guns and Money … Dad, Get me out of this! Sponsored by Baklund R & D

Podcast 131

A live podcast from the West Metro Tea Party meeting. Inequality will be the cornerstone of the Democratic strategy to hold the line – or pick up seats – in the US Senate. Their success means making you think there is a problem named inequality, and that government can solve it. What are the conclusions of scholars claiming inequality is a ‘terrifying’ problem for the future? Is the United States an Oligarchy? How does a person get rich and stay rich? Finally, if you want to have an impact, you’re going to have to stop talking about it, and start working on building organizations to win elections. Sponsored by Ryan Plumbing and Heating of Saint Paul.