Written on August 26, 2009
• Comedian Hal Sparks joins us in studio at 8:05am Pacific for another edition of “Humpdays with Hal.” • Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, the patriarch of the first family of Democratic politics, died late last night at his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 77. “We’ve lost…
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Written on August 25, 2009
• Actor and activist Tim Robbins calls in at 7:05am to talk about the upcoming international tour of his play, “The Trial of the Catonsville Nine,” and about the news of the day. • Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) calls in at 8:30am Pacific to talk about the importance of passing meaningful health care reform. •…
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• Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) calls in at 6:30am Pacific to talk about the economy. • Lt. Gen. Russell Honoré calls in at 8:30am Pacific to talk about his new book, “Survival: How A Culture of Preparedness Can Save You and Your Family From Disaster.” • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave his most optimistic…
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Written on March 16, 2009
• White House officials and some members of Congress reacted strongly yesterday to news that insurance giant AIG had intended to pay out $165 million in bonuses and compensation. The company has received at least $170 billion in federal bailout money. Under pressure from the Treasury, AIG scaled back the bonuses by at least 30%….
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