Summary: We don't mind spending a little time in the weeds! This week on Talking Left we spoke about many of the topics you probably already heard this week, but we got further into the weeds than the corporate shows will ever take you. We know our audience is smart enough to handle it! First, we spoke with David Bender, the political director of Progressive Voices, about the fallout of the government shutdown. David gave us his take on the future of the Republican Party, and the future for Ted Cruz. As usual, David shared his brilliant insight and experience in the political process, to explain what we can expect for the future. And, he teased us about some important things we should watch for in the upcoming elections. Next, we explained the real truth behind the debt limit deal, and why it is not - in fact - a debt ceiling increase. The Republicans set President Obama up to own the debt, without the risk of defaulting on our nation's debt. And, they set themselves up to vote against it. This is important to note as Congress has virtually scheduled the next economic standoff, and it's something to make sure we repeat loud and often in the next election. It's Congress who decides what our nation will spend, and no matter how they try to use sneaky tricks, we need to make sure that Americans know that. After that, we spoke with Justin Duckham, the Congressional Reporter for Talk Radio News Service, about the real cost of John Boehner's Speakership. Justin agreed that keeping John Boehner in his leadership role is not worth $24 billion dollars, but it's likely that he'll keep his job unless we can take back the House. In addition, Justin shared a really interesting theory on how a moderate Republican could take over Boehner's job, but you'll have to listen to hear the intriguing prediction. Of course, as Shane-O is also the Supreme Court Reporter for Talk Radio News Service, we spent time going over the cases that have been in the news this term. Perhaps the most important is McCutheon v. FEC, because of its effect on our political process. But, we also spoke about an Affirmative Action case, and the Court agreeing to hear a challenge to the EPA's power. And last, but certainly not least, we spoke with Farron Cousins, producer for Ring of Fire Radio and TV shows, and editor of Trial Lawyer Magazine. Farron gave us the break down about how BP is using paid internet trolls to attack environmentalists and oil spill victims. As you may have expected, BP is spending much more time and money trying to convince people that they've completely cleaned up the 2012 Gulf Oil Spill, than actually cleaning up the Gulf. Perhaps they could stop paying internet trolls and criminal PR firms, and put that money back into caring for the victims of that disaster. Thanks to Rocky Mountain Mike for writing and producing our incredible theme music! Please check out his amazing Sound Cloud! Thanks to We Act Radio - 1480AM WPWC, Radio or Not, and SoFlo Radio - for helping to ensure all listeners have corporate-free, independent radio! And, of course, thanks to you, our listeners, friends, and family - for supporting us through all of our crazy shows, dreams, and political addictions!! You can also follow all of the news about upcoming topics and guests on our Facebook page and on Twitter @TalkingLeft. And you can subscribe to Talking Left free on iTunes and to our awesome new YouTube Channel! As always, thanks for listening!
