Good morning and welcome the Seriouside of the jril show.  We will be discussing the following topics:

SEGMENT 1:  THE DEBT CEILING-The United States has never failed to raise the debt ceiling in its history. That being said, why is this game of chicken being played out for all the world to see?

SEGMENT 2:  THE PLEDGE-Michele Bachmann signed a pledge this month opposing any redefinition of marriage, indicating that black families were "better off" during slavery, and a whole host of other issues.  Could we end up with someone like this in the White House?

SEGMENT 3: MISSING WITH NO VOICE-With the release of Casey Anthony from jail earlier today, there are many, many, many children of color who goes missing without an ounce of fan fare.  Why is this the case, we will talk about it all this morning on the Seriouside!!