The Cruisin' Cripples

Today we discuss the story of a father, Carlos Rico who abandoned his 4 year old son along a West Texas highway. He could face charges of murder or attempted capital murder, and is being held on $50,000 bond. We'll also discuss the case surrounding Casey Lee and what appears to be her inept defense team. Share your thoughts on these topics by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

Today we'll be talking with Ryan Michaels, of The Ryan Michaels band. We'll be discussing the new album and single "Life Is For The Living", where you can purchase their album as well as some of their upcoming tour dates. We'll also talk some baseball and if there should be rule changes after Buster Posey's recent injury. Visit www.ryanmichaelsband.com for more information!

Today we'll discuss the insensitivity showcased by the TSA after they forced a 95 year old cancer patient to remove her adult diaper during a screening procedure. Have you ever been screened by the TSA and felt violated like this woman? Share your thoughts by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

Today we'll be discussing the fall out from the monumental trades the Philadelphia Flyers made, letting go of Mike Richards and Jeff Carter and signing Ilya Bryzgalov. How will these moves affect the Flyers upcoming season and beyond? Share your thoughts by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

Today we recap the weeks news relating to sports, politics and disability news. As we do each and every Friday, we name our D-Bag of The Week. Have someone you'd like to nominate? Email us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

Today we discuss the FDA releasing new graphic warnings for cigarette packages and how it may or may not affect peoples decision to smoke. We'll also discuss the Westboro Baptist Churchs decision to picket the funeral of "Jackass" star Ryan Dunn. Share your thoughts on these topics with us by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

Today we discuss expectations that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will sign a budget bill that eliminates state and federal funding from nine of the state's Planned Parenthood health centers, making Wisconsin the fourth state to defund the family planning provider after Indiana, Kansas and North Carolina did so earlier this year.

Today we discuss the problems Netflix faces while being sued by the National Association of the Deaf over lack of subtitles for its "Watch Instantly" streamed movies and TV shows. Should companies such as Netflix be held responsible for providing subtitles or should the government provide funding for such a service? We'll also discuss the dilemma facing George Ulrich, who as a father of a disabled child, has had his work as a mail carrier schedule around his disabled daughters needs changed due to what the Postal Service has said "automation has cut the need for some early morning shifts, along with a 20 percent drop in mail volume nationwide."

Today we follow up on the story of the Texas Rangers drafting University of Georgia outfielder Johnathan Taylor and what impact he will have on the organization. We'll also discuss recent comments from former NY Giants wide receiver David Tyree that "instituting legal gay marriage in the state of New York would be a step toward "anarchy". Is this a matter of freedom of speech, or should athletes and other people in the spotlight keep their personal comments and opinions to themselves? Share your thoughts with us by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

The Cruisin' Cripples work to provide you with an inside look at life with a disability as well as offering their opinions as it relates to sports, entertainment and politics the world over.

We discuss the cruel reality of the corporate world when Carl Sorabella was fired from his job after asking his employer for a more flexible schedule while his wife undergoes treatment for stage IV lung cancer. We'll also share the struggle of a family with a 12 year old daughter living with Down Syndrome who was denied passage on a British Airways flight because of "company policy to not accept young passengers with Down syndrome flying alone"

We'll be finishing up Mens Health's list of the Top 50 Things Women Wish Men Knew with #'s 41-50. How accurate would women say this list is? Also, have men learned anything they may not have understood about women through this list? Share your thoughts by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com

Join us as we debate the fall out from the 2011NBA Playoffs and how it will affect the legacies of LeBron James and Dirk Nowitski.

The Cruisin' Cripples work to provide you with an inside look at life with a disability as well as offering their opinions as it relates to sports, entertainment and politics the world over.

Today we discuss the Texas Rangers who draft paralyzed Georgia player Johnathan Taylor; Houston Astros who draft paralyzed pitcher Buddy Lamothe in the 2011 MLB amateur draft. We also debate whether it was a good idea for Florida Gov. Rick Scott to sign into law legislation requiring welfare recipients to take drug test. Share your thoughts on these topics by emailing us at cruisincripslive@aol.com