The Fallon Forum

Charles Goldman hosts the Fallon Forum today and chats with guests Josh Montgomery and Thomas Neil about the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana.

Jon Krieg guest hosts today with Geral Blanchard and they talk trauma around the world and discuss the idea of post traumatic growth. Also, Ed calls in to update us on his MegaBus trip.

Maddie talks with Charlie Day, founder of Des Moines Meditation Group and the Meditation Group at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women, about meditation. Also, Ed calls in to update us on his MegaBus trip.

Retired U of Mass economics prof Richard Wolff joins Ed on today's Fallon Forum to discuss the fiscal cliff and alternative economic solutions. Also today, Mike Alvich with MegaBus joins us, as does Ottumwa author and poet Jody Bresch.

Ed's guests today on the Fallon Forum include former Judge Leonard Frieling with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition; he argues that keeping drugs illegal in this country costs billions of dollars, wastes police time, and ensures profits for organized crime. Also, former non-profit director Arlen Christianson warns that if you plan to donate money to a charity this month, there are lots of reasons why you should keep it local. Also, state Rep. Dan Kelley joins us for a look at the upcoming legislative session.

Iowa City journalist Adam Sullivan talks with Ed about his recent interview with Congressman Dennis Kucinich, who is critical of President Obama's expansion of the use of drones. Ed also talks about the Texas land owner who is single-handedly fighting against the Keystone Pipeline as it encroaches on his property. Finally, Ed talks about the Michigan Legislature's successful effort to undermine labor unions in a state that has historically been one of labor's strongest locations.

Ed discusses the State of Iowa's latest economic development fiasco- The Iowa Fund of Funds. He also discusses the latest united nations meeting to advance the Kyoto Protocol, which is seeing no progress in 20 years of existence. Also on the climate change front, Ed discusses the report by Global Trends 2030 describing possible scenarios resulting from climate change and resource depletion. And Matt McIver with the Des Moines Social Club joins Ed to talk about Repertory Theater of Iowa's upcoming production 'A Christmas Carol'.

Ed discusses the Arab Spring and other issues involving Syria with Jeffrey Weiss. Also, Ed talks with State Rep. Elect Marti Anderson about a variety of topics including criminal justice reform, victim's rights, the death penalty, campaign finance reform, and her appointment to the Environmental Protection Commission.

Dr. Charles Goldman joins the conversation about the fiscal cliff. Is it really that big a deal if we go over? We also talk about Susan Rice, her prospects for nomination, and the challenges she's receiving from both left and right.

Ed talks with Donna Red Wing of One Iowa about their efforts to call on Senator Grassley to end the delay of judicial nominations. Also, we talk with Dan Twogood about chronic pain issues.