Political Discontent Radio

Jennifer Briney, host of the most intelligent show on the internet - Congressional Dish - joins us to talk about the House of Representatives. We discuss the government shut down, holding the country hostage to demands against Obamacare, and the impending economic disaster if they do not vote to raise the debt ceiling.

What if Ted Cruz babbled on for nearly 22 straight hours and only c-span junkies paid attention? What if the Pittsburgh Pirates were instead called the Somali Pirates? Now that sounds like an intimidating mascot. Trust me... There's more. This is the week that was on Political Discontent Radio.

We always said that we'd rather talk about it first, than report on it later. Well... we've been talking about Syria for over a year. And, I guess we are reporting on it now. Very rarely do we ever see eye to eye on military use and action, but this time we stand together on this. One thing remains a constant... YOU DO NOT GAS PEOPLE. EVER. You do not gas people. We've seen footage of children dying slowly from the effects of nerve agents. Enough is enough. You ever touch a hair on child's head, and I will show absolutely no sympathy for what's to come. And so, here we are. You do not gas people. Ever.

While our politicians are playing financial Russian Roulette with a Fiscal Cliff, the middle-east is playing with a firestorm of their own. Egyptians are rioting in the streets and the Syrian government is prepping sarin nerve gas to use on their own people. Back with a chip on our shoulder and a puppy on Kevin's lap, this is Political Discontent Radio.

Twelve years ago, we experienced a defining shift in the way we exist. It was a dynamic moment in time where we got to choose how we go forward. And we gave into fear. We gave into fear, and systematically dismantled everything that made us who we are. Not as citizens of this country, but who and what it was that made us Americans as a people and as a culture. And it is time to ask how we now go forward. And when do we know if we have passed that point of no return? It is time we have that conversation.

Rachel Allshiny joins us to co-host the show once again. Only took her 7 months. We have a myriad of topics to cover. Including... Knock Knock. Who's there. NOT GUILTY. But of course, foreign policy ultimately rules the day

I was going to call the show - Paula Dean's Plantation, but that might be a little racially insensitive. Actually, no it won't. The events of this week have been nothing less than repugnant, and there is no better way to draw attention to this fact. I might not be black, but I'll tell you one thing... sometimes I am embarrassed to be white.

There's a lot to get to this week and we apologize for being off the air for so long. Good news is, we are back. And we have a show loaded with entertainment and information. So it's the best of both worlds. Stay tuned. We have more shows on the way.

Mark Sanford went for a hike along the Appalachian Trail and ended up a United States Congressman from South Carolina. McCain picked a fight with CIA Director John Brennan and swiftly was put in his place. Fun Times. These stories and more, this week on Political Discontent Radio.

Loren finally gets to the story of the most brazen act of insider trading that he's witnessed in years. Also, we cover Stephen Colbert's sister running for congress in South Carolina, as well as, Jason Collins who is the first major sports figure to openly come out as gay.