Simon Barrett

I will be sitting down with author Richard Wanderer about his new book Holiday Party. A thought provoking novel that explores the world of corporate takeovers.

This weel - Edward Snowden, whistle blower or traitor? He has left Hong Kong and apprently now in Russia.

The George Zimmerman Trial lumbers on, opening statements start tomorrow. An all female (mostly white), who does iy help?

This week we will be taking a look at two cases, one hotter than molten lava, George Zimmerman and the untimely demise of Trayvon Martin. Joining us will be reporter Dave Knechel who managed to score one of the coveted court room press passes. While the trial is still in the Jury selection phase, there is still lots to discuss.

Our second case involves the 30 year old double homicide of Ronald Scharff and Patricia Freeman in McHenry County. Son Paul Schraf is still trying to get justice. I have been personally involved with the case for several years. Paul will be bringing us up to date on the latest (un)developments!

Ray Vaughn has written songs and performed in dives and on street corners for a very, very long time. He was a founding member of San Francisco based Punk/Art Rock band Hostages, then Die Bossa Nova, until disappearing in 1992. Ray Vaughn resurfaced in 2010 as a solo acoustic act. After traveling back and forth between New York City and San Francisco, road testing new material, and playing and writing new songs, Vaughn eventually headed back into the studio with Grammy award winning producer Michael Rosen

This week we will be covering a number of stories, but front and center has to be the latestes Obamagate, the NSA. The revelation about Verizon sharing data, and the internet PRISM operation have created a great deal of grumbling in the press.

With these latest leaks coming on the heels of the Obama administration admitting that they snagged AP reporters phone records, is privacy a thing of the past?

Our weekly look at current affairs, news, politics and legal issues.

Did  the IRS cross the line with targeting the IRS. What happened with the Jodie Arias. Will Arizona's Joe Arpaio stop racial profiling? This and much more.

I will be talking to author Geoffry Gluckman about his new book Murder Of Sex.

The press release reads :

Muli-instrumentalist and former drummer with the longest running KISS tribute act Dressed To Kill, Ian Danter has released his debut hard rock CD 'Prove You Wrong' on Cherry Red Records. Ian Danter, a well-respected musician in his own right,can proficiently play several instruments, which he displays  on his new CD. Ian plays drums, guitars, bass, keyboards and sings background vocals and lead on the three tracks.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg!!!!!!

Lots to talk about this week, AP's phone records, IRS targeting the Tea Party, OJ Simpson back in court, and lots of other things.