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May 12, 2021 Leid Stories- 05.12.21
The New York Times is reporting that more than a hundred party members, including several officials, are considering leaving the GOP and starting a new third party. Donald Trump's abysmal and chaotic leadership has destroyed the party, they contend, and they're trying to salvage as much as they can.

▪︎Gas prices jumped six cents a gallon this week at fueling stations served by the Colonial Pipeline, which runs from Houston to Linden, New Jersey and supplies 45 percent of the fuel used on the Eastern Seaboard.
A group calling itself DarkSide has claimed responsibility for unleashing a cyberattack against Colonial, disabling its pumps, and is demanding a ransom to unscramble their handiwork. Meanwhile, coast to coast across the South gas stations are running out or already have run out of fuel.

It's the new "in" crime. Is the U.S. behind the 8-ball on this one?
56 min
May 11, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.11.21
TOPIC:
We continue yesterday's discussion on developments in the George Floyd case.

Minneapolis ex-cop Derek Chauvin, appealing his conviction on state murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of George Floyd last year, now faces federal charges related to the same crime.

Chauvin, 37, and three other fired cops -- Tou Tao, 34; J. Alexander Kueng, 26; and Thomas Lane, 37 -- face a laundry list of charges, including aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter; second-degree unintentional murder; third degree murder; and second-degree manslaughter.

They were indicted on the federal charges Friday. Their trials begin in August.

Chauvin was convicted last month on state murder and manslaughter charges for his key role in causing Floyd's death during a brutal attempted arrest.

QUESTION:
If these new charges stick and all four ex-officers are found guilty in the federal trial, will that finally close the case?
52 min
May 10, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.10.21
Derek Chauvin, three former Minneapolis cops indicted on federal charges in killing of George Floyd last year. Trials to begin in August.
Chauvin was convicted last month on murder and manslaughter charges for his key role in causing Floyd's death during a violent arrest.

QUESTION:
Assuming that these new charges stick and all four of these ex-officers -- Derek Chauvin, Tou Tao, J. Alexander Jueng, and Thomas Lane -- are found guilty of aiding and abetting the violent, fatal arrest of George Floyd, 46, and failing to render medical aid -- will that finally close the case?
56 min
May 07, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.07.21
It's "Free Your Mind Friday" and the entire program is devoted to you and what's on your mind.
You've been walking around with things you want to say. Well, here's your chance to clear your own deck and say what's on your mind.
Some people agree? Fine. Some disagree? That's fine, too. Just let your mind speak its truth.
Call 888-874-4888 and free your mind!
58 min
May 06, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.06.21
Here’s what we're talking about on Leid Stories today: Is marriage as we know it overdue for an overhaul, considering that between 40 and 50 percent of U.S. marriages will end in a breakreakup, according to the American Psychologica Association, and the fallout isn't just limited to the previously married couple but entire socioeconomic systems built around them. If that is in our not-too-distant future as a society,how do we prepare? What are we to expect? How will "family life" change? How
will our own lives and attitudes change?
56 min
May 05, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.05.21
Trump's anemic "reelection" campaign, his ineffectual parallel presidency and his attempted stranglehold of a divided and weakened Republican Party should be more than enough proof to party loyalists that Trump has put his survival above all else. . What do you think? Share your thoughts live on air at 888-874-4888.
37 min
May 04, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.04.21
What Is Police Reform?(Part 2): The role and function of law enforcement in our society today.

"Reform" implies law enforcement should be different from what it is. In way(s)? Who decides?
56 min
May 03, 2021 Leid Stories - 05.03.21
Trump's Parallel Presidency Is All About Cash Flow Will Trump's post-White House parallel presidency soon be a real challenge for Biden? Or, will Trump self-destruct when his "reelection" bid is exposed as a money-raising scam? What Is Police Reform? Listeners discuss the role and function of law enforcement in our society today.
59 min
April 30, 2021 Leid Stories - 04.30.21
It's “Free Your Mind Friday” on Leid Stories!
Our regular program format is suspended and we become an open forum where listeners talk about what matters to them and about which they have a considered opinion.
56 min
April 29, 2021 Leid Stories - 04.29.21
Leid Stories listeners dissect President Joseph R. Biden's first address as the 46th president of the United States to a joint session of Congress, which occurred under unusual, Covid-19 circumstances last night.
How accurate were their predictions about Biden's talking points? What do they -- and the audience generally-- think of Biden's action plan?

3. What was the main purpose of Biden's speech?

4. What were Biden's most persuasive points?
55 min