The panel discusses the recent Republican Debate on Fox News. .

The panel discusses the English Election, the shooting in Garland, TX, and much much more.

Mike, Sue, and Stefan discuss what role the US should play in international affairs.

We speak about the DHS funding bill, governmental structure, budgets, and even some local politics! Mentioned on this show: The influence of the Iroquois on our govt is still under debate: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois#Influence_on_the_United_States

Our panel speaks about the self-named “Islamic State,” the issues surrounding Ukraine, and how these hot spots are affecting geopolitics. Mentioned on the show: The Colder War: www.colderwar.com

A heated discussion about vaccinations, and thoughts about their safety. Vaccination rates in Massacusetts: http://www.gazettenet.com/news/townbytown/northampton/15573173-95/experts-say-outbreak-of-measles-unlikely-in-massachusetts

The panel discusses protecting your privacy on electronics, the internet, and the chip that the government will eventually insert in your forearm. We also speak on some current events, drunken drone flying, a wonderful graphic novel named The March, by John Lewis (http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/march/760).

Surprise! The panel discusses the State of the Union! Republican Rep. Tom McClintock ‘s statements about the minimum wage – http://goo.gl/7aymF6

Stefan our executive producer steps in for George as we discuss the beginning of the 114th Congress. Links and information mentioned: Senate Democrats got 20m more votes than Republicans: http://goo.gl/I6TQ5J Slate article about gerrymandering: http://goo.gl/yXpYWt

The panel speaks about terror and attacks in the world today, following the horrible events in Paris.