We explore the political process with an insider as we interview Kris Hilgedick, a professional journalist and official delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention from the great state of Missouri. She answers our questions and we try not to sound like complete idiots. Let us know how we did! The Missing Links Links to […]
We interview the Libertarian candidate for Governor of the great state of Missouri on this episode. Listen to Jim Higgins talk about toll roads, public school, and abuse of eminent domain. He’s so good, Rob may even vote for him! The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room […]
An Obama-supporting Super-PAC releases an ultra-negative ad about Mitt Romney. If you were the Obama campaign, what would you do? We talk about that and the Citizen’s United decision that made it all possible. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room Interesting articles and videos provided by […]
If this were a legitimate Todd Akin bashing session, the internet has ways of shutting the whole thing down. But it’s not, so we’re gonna roll with it. Rob and Jerry also respond to Jeremy’s comments about our last episode. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room […]
This week we celebrate our first year on the air with a retrospective on what we’ve learned, a blooper reel, and more! We also bash on Paul Ryan and learn how to build our own guns. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room Interesting articles and videos […]
We conclude our marathon on-location show (from Episode 37), discussing everything from climate change to the textile industry, and we welcome our new friend Bryan to the show. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room Interesting articles and videos provided by both the hosts and listeners This […]
In part one of a two-part on-location episode, recorded live at Granite City Food & Brewery, we discuss Mitt Romney’s gaffes on multiple continents, why nothing is made in America anymore, and the inevitable cries for stricter gun control following the shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Stay tuned for part two next week! The Missing Links […]
We discuss what happens when President Obama goes off his teleprompter, in yet another “Joe the Plumber” moment, and we decide whether whales have rights. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room Interesting articles and videos provided by both the hosts and listeners Is the Current Heat […]
Rob dazzles us with brilliance, discussing the differences in the liberal and conservative mindsets, and his belief that Republicans are one-trick ponies. We also talk about Bain Capital and the LIBOR scandal. Let us know what you think — we’d love to hear from you. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on […]
The law affectionately known as ObamaCare has passed Constitutional muster, but did the Supreme Court get it right? We discuss this and other topics. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room Interesting articles and videos provided by both the hosts and listeners This week’s music:Blackbird Blackbird – […]
Are conservatives closed-minded? Do liberals lack loyalty? Our listener Nathan joins us for a critique of a TED Talk given by Jonathan Haidt concerning the differences in the ways liberals and conservatives think, and how we can do better at working together to solve problems. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on […]
Our favorite listener Eric joins us as a guest to make predictions about the future. Listen as we discuss war with China, gay marriage, and the first latino president. The Missing Links Links to sites or topics discussed on the show The Reading Room Interesting articles and videos provided by both the hosts and listeners […]