http://radioornot.blogspot.com/LA Radio veteran Nicole Sandler invades the archives of interviews and performances with some of Rock's greatest, and some unknown treasures! Hear Dave Matthews' first LA radio interview & performance, a couple of candid interviews with The Kinks' Ray Davies, some artists you probably haven't heard before, and lots more!ennoreply@blogger.com (RadioOrNot)Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:54:04 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com439125Nicole Sandler 2005Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockMusicradioornot@gmail.comNicole SandlerNicole SandlernoRock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockLos Angeles Radio Veteran Nicole Sandler shares some of her most memorable interviews and performances from the legendary KSCA Music Hall, plus a few other treats!Los Angeles Radio Veteran Nicole Sandler shares some of her most memorable interviews and performances from the legendary KSCA Music Hall, plus a few other treats!This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/please-join-us-at-new-radioornotcom.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:42:08 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-486431102016671850836The Nicole Sandler Show continues online at Radio Or Not, Monday through Thursday from 6-8pm EST/3-5pm PST. If you're still arriving at this blog, you're following the old link. Please click here...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-all-just-little-bit-of-history.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:51:29 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-55065481360845622751noIt’s odd that on the day that the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons when it comes to first amendment rights, the corporation that I worked for died. There will be no funeral or burial for Air America, just a lot of people either mourning iNicole SandlerIt’s odd that on the day that the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons when it comes to first amendment rights, the corporation that I worked for died. There will be no funeral or burial for Air America, just a lot of people either mourning its loss or cheering its demise, and Monday morning quarterbacking why and how it failed. All I know is that I’ve been here before. A couple of times. Many of my listeners know that I came to talk radio from the music side. I had the opportunity to be part of a radio station in Los Angeles that was truly a treasure. KSCA fm 101.9 was the last station owned by Gene Autry’s Golden West Broadcasters. As his health was failing and the radio consolidation boom was in full explosion mode, Jackie Autry pulled the plug on LA’s Finest Rock. We had some warning, and we held a wake. I still get emails from listeners asking me if there’s anything like KSCA anywhere. (Yes, but that’s a story for another day…) A few years later, I was fortunate to be in on the start up of another “Triple A” station in Los Angeles. Clear Channel had decided to take two small signals, both at 103.1 FM, and simulcast an adult alternative format on them, and hired me as Music Director/Afternoon host. Channel 103.1 wasn’t quite KSCA, but it was still a wonderful radio station… until consolidation got the best of us again. When Clear Channel merged with another broadcasting behemoth, the resulting mega group had too many stations in Los Angeles, and some had to be divested. My station included! However, by that time, the internet boom was in full swing, and we were a unique format– a type of music station that wasn’t in every city. Clear Channel had recently launched their internet department, and I made the case to my boss that we could make history as the first radio station to go from a terrestrial signal to internet only. Much to my pleasure and surprise, they decided to do it! You can read my account of the transition, the Chicago Tribune’s coverage, Washington Post, NY Times… You get the idea. We were the first. We were revolutionary. We made news. We were too early! The dot com bust happened less than a year after the transition, and the door was shut on worldclassrock.com in August 2001. I’ve seen too many radio entities, into which I had put my heart and soul, die. It’s now ten years after my first radio to internet only venture failed. We’ve reached new levels of connectivity and technology that makes it possible to pick up internet radio. The Consumer Electronics Show held just a few weeks ago featured a new in-dash wifi internet radio, as detailed in this Consumer Reports article, and I constantly hear from listeners who are hearing my show on their iPhones. So, here we go again. This time, I hope, we’re right on time! When you log back on to RadioOrNot.com, you’ll notice a brand new website (thanks to the amazing Heather Chase!). Now that I’m my own boss again, I’ll give myself a better time slot, so I can get to sleep at a reasonable hour. So, starting tonight, The Nicole Sandler Show will be live from 6-8pm ET/3-5pm PT. While I figure out the best solution for audio streaming, you’ll be able to watch and listen to the show live via the ustream link embedded directly into the RadioOrNot website. Shortly after the end of the show, the video will be archived, and the audio stream will be ready for podcasting or downloading. There’s obviously still a lot of work to be done, and speed bumps to traverse. I hope you’ll check out the new website, and feel free to send any bugs you find, or suggestions about how to make it better. Stay tuned for info about the audio stream in the next few days. And please help spread the word. This can only work if you help! That said, should you in a position to help financially and are so inclined, The Nicole Sandler Show is now listener supported.&nbsp; There’s a paypal link in the upper right hand corner of the page. All contributions are truly appreciated! My show will Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockIt’s odd that on the day that the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons when it comes to first amendment rights, the corporation that I worked for died. There will be no funeral or burial...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/life-goes-on.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:06:34 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-914332821843597551no***Post corrected! The new time for The Nicole Sandler Show, beginning Monday Jan. 25, is 6-8pm ET. &nbsp;You can find the links to watch/listen right here at RadioOrNot.com *** It's been a really rough week. It started last Sunday, when my boyfriend and Nicole Sandler***Post corrected! The new time for The Nicole Sandler Show, beginning Monday Jan. 25, is 6-8pm ET. &nbsp;You can find the links to watch/listen right here at RadioOrNot.com *** It's been a really rough week. It started last Sunday, when my boyfriend and I realized it was time to put his dog down. Orion was 12 years old, and had suffered for the last year from oral melanoma. Despite David's superhuman efforts, love and ridiculous amount of money spent, Orion closed his eyes for the last time Sunday afternoon. On Tuesday, Scott Brown won the Senate seat held by Ted Kennedy for the last 46 years, and killing the supposed filibuster-proof majority (not that it did the Dems much good, anyway). Thursday started off badly enough, with the Supreme Court ruling that effectively gutted democracy in the USA. No, I'm not exaggerating. The laws that limited corporate campaign contributions that have stood for over 100 years were overturned by five activist members of SCOTUS. While I was scrambling Thursday afternoon to bring you a show to spell out how serious an event that was for our country, I got the news that Air America radio had closed its doors. No, it was not a good week at all. I still had to do a show Thursday night. As a radio lifer, it's what I do. I had gone through a similar situation in 2000-2001. The station I was working for at the time, Channel 103.1 in Los Angeles, was sold. It had been owned by Clear Channel but, due to a merger with another broadcasting behemoth, had to be divested. The internet boom was in full swing, and we were a unique format-- a type of music station that wasn't in every city. Clear Channel had recently launched their internet department, and I made the case to my boss (the wonderful Charlie Rahilly) that we could make history as the first radio station to go from a terrestrial signal to internet only. You can read my account of the transition, the Chicago Tribune's coverage, Washington Post, NY Times... You get the idea. &nbsp;We were the first. We were revolutionary. We made news. We were too early! The dot com bust happened less than a year after the transition, and the door was shut on worldclassrock.com in August 2001. Then 9/11 happened, and I found myself without a microphone. It was tough to sit by that day and watch the world change and not be able to interact with people on the air. So, when our world changed on Thursday via the Supreme Court decision and, albeit in a smaller way, though the loss of Air America, I knew I had to keep talking. Thankfully, I had started webcasting my show recently using ustream. Though this website, Facebook and twitter, and my email list, I was able to spread the word that I would do my show Thursday night. By scrolling down to the right blog entry, clicking the link to your left or clicking here, you can watch the show I did Thursday night. And if you just want the audio, click here to listen. You can also subscribe to my podcasts via iTunes here. In the days and weeks ahead, I'll be figuring out the best way to bring you the show live via audio and video streams, as well as a podcasting model. I hope you'll bear with me as I get all the pieces of the puzzle placed. But I want to keep the show going uninterrupted while I do all of that. Beginning tomorrow-Monday- I'll move the show to a more reasonable hour. I'll be live from 6-8pm, Monday thru Thursday, for now anyway. I hope you'll join me!&nbsp; All you need to do is come here to www.radioornot.com for all the links you'll need to watch or listen. And please spread the word to your friends and other interested people. Thanks for your continued support. It means more to me than you know!Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,Rock***Post corrected! The new time for The Nicole Sandler Show, beginning Monday Jan. 25, is 6-8pm ET. &nbsp;You can find the links to watch/listen right here at RadioOrNot.com *** It's been a really...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-first-post-air-america-show.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:25:11 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-20671498697393245723noToday was a tough day. After learning that Air America had ceased operations, following the horrendous Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign contributions, I knew I had to get back on the air, or web, as it were. Thanks to all who came and watched &aNicole SandlerToday was a tough day. After learning that Air America had ceased operations, following the horrendous Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign contributions, I knew I had to get back on the air, or web, as it were. Thanks to all who came and watched &amp; listened. I appreciate the support more than you know! I'm going to take tomorrow off, have a long weekend, regroup, and I'll be back Monday. I'm not sure what time I'll be on, though. The late night thing does take it's toll, so I'll likely move the show to an earlier time slot. Your suggestions are welcome (nicole at nicolesandler.com). Please check back here over the weekend or Monday morning, as I'll be sure to have an update here! In the meantime, here's tonight's show.... just in case you couldn't stay awake! Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockToday was a tough day. After learning that Air America had ceased operations, following the horrendous Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign contributions, I knew I had to get back on the air,...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/scotus-screwed-us.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:08:03 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-88942444470019210530noWatch this video for the information on how the Supreme Court screwed the American people today with their ruling on Citizens United vs. the FEC Nicole SandlerWatch this video for the information on how the Supreme Court screwed the American people today with their ruling on Citizens United vs. the FEC Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockWatch this video for the information on how the Supreme Court screwed the American people today with their ruling on Citizens United vs. the FEC <br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/air-america-radio-rip-but-radio-or-not.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:56:59 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-16995583100729110716I'll have to really take some time to put together a fitting eulogy for the company who helped bring a progressive message to a country inundated with right wing propaganda. But for now, I'm focused...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-anniversary-mr-president-or-not.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:39:40 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-91498144218696466621Today marks one year since we all watched Barack Obama sworn in as the 44th President of these United States. Tonight we'll take a look at how he's doing. I'll be joined by Ellen Ratner of the Talk...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/why-we-need-real-health-care-reform-and.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:10:42 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-19263485220298419453I don't understand the people in this country who think we don't need health care reform. Perhaps they lack the compassion gene. How can anyone deny that we have a serious problem in the United...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-if-martha-coakley-loses.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:13:36 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-47757885388810115910Let's consider the possibilities. Conventional wisdom says that health care dies with her senatorial bid. Not so fast, my friend. And, honestly, it might work out for the best! To those who are...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/also-on-show-tonight.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:48:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-19835982526706679790In addition to speaking with Bob Ferguson of Oxfam America, I'll be joined by Larisa Alexandrovna, managing editor of investigative news for Raw Story. We'll talk a bit about what's happening in...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/heartbreaking-week-comes-to-end.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:28:53 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-20103308184510928450I'm certainly glad it's Friday. This has been an incredibly difficult week. Although Monday was just another day, the world changed on Tuesday afternoon at 4:53pm ET.&nbsp; It's impossible to avoid...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/baseball-politics-and-humor.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:46:50 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-25390570901491180580It's a busy show tonight, and I want to make sure you have links to all the guests and most of the topics! We'll kick things off at 11pm ET/8pm PT with John Amato of Crook &amp; Liars. I've been a...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/difference-between-left-and-right.htmlHaitiRush LimbaughcompassionPat Robertsonradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:20:04 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-72668707482074666232noFor some time now, I've bemoaned the lack of compassion in today's world.&nbsp; But we're not all lacking in that area.&nbsp; It seems that the most compassion-deficient in the US today are of the Republican persuasion. If we didn't already know that RushNicole SandlerFor some time now, I've bemoaned the lack of compassion in today's world.&nbsp; But we're not all lacking in that area.&nbsp; It seems that the most compassion-deficient in the US today are of the Republican persuasion. If we didn't already know that Rush Limbaugh was a drug-addled, sexist, over-paid windbag, that conclusion would have been a no-brainer to anyone who heard some of his comments today: Limbaugh claimed that President Obama was somehow happy about the catastrophic loss of life and property in Haiti because he'd be able to use our response to boost his credibility with the "light-skinned and dark-skinned black community in this country." That was only a small part of his despicable reaction to the earthquake in Haiti and the charitable response of the President and many Americans.&nbsp; In fact, Limbaugh said that we needn't help the people of Haiti at all, as we already do.&nbsp; He actually said, "We've already donated to Haiti.&nbsp; It's called the U.S. income tax." The lack of compassion is astounding.&nbsp; But then again, I'd expect nothing less from Rush Limbaugh. He's a pig and he's always shown himself to be a selfish piece of shit.&nbsp; In that same clip, a listener suggested that we shouldn't donate any federal funds to help the people of Haiti... that's what churches are for, so he said. So, we should look to the religious community for compassion?&nbsp; Now I'm not saying that all people who claim to be Christians are insensitive to the plight of those who are suffering.&nbsp; But as one who holds himself out there as, according to his website, a "Broadcaster, Humanitarian, Author, Christian, Businessman, Statesman," Pat Robertson is nothing but a fraud. On The 700 Club today (who knew it still existed?), on the Christian Broadcasting Network (which he founded), this hypocrite and charlatan in Christian clothing proffered the ultimate insult to the people of Haiti by actually claiming that Haiti was suffering because of a deal with the devil.&nbsp; Seriously. ROBERTSON: And, you know, Kristi, something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon III and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, "We will serve you if you will get us free from the French." True story. And so, the devil said, "OK, it's a deal." And they kicked the French out. You know, the Haitians revolted and got themselves free. But ever since, they have been cursed by one thing after the other. I thought compassion was supposed to be a hallmark of Christianity.&nbsp; I guess not. As for Rush Limbaugh's sanctimonious proselytizing, he and his supporters should just crawl back into the hole where they belong, and let the rest of us get on with humanity.Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockFor some time now, I've bemoaned the lack of compassion in today's world.&nbsp; But we're not all lacking in that area.&nbsp; It seems that the most compassion-deficient in the US today are of the...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-small-step-for-ca-one-giant-leap.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:12:41 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-3799003162956909291The state of California made history today! Until today, no U.S. state legislature had ever even considered voting on a measure that would legalize, regulate and tax marijuana. Today, not only did...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/monday-night-mash-up.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:11:52 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-57364982752038698930If you happened to watch any of the MSNBC shows today or listened to progressive talk radio, chances are you heard a lot about the new book Game Change, about the 2008 presidential...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/dangers-of-whistle-blowing.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:42:54 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-59483407908298229901According to wordnet the definition of whistle-blower is an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it. Common sense tells us this is a good thing. So can...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/where-in-world-would-you-go.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:35:56 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-531951084213390250There are a few times in my life I've thought about becoming an expat. I certainly gave it great consideration during the months leading up to last November's presidential election when there was a...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/ray-mcgovern-on-cia.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:38:06 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-44871690690371267301noI just wrapped up one of the most fascinating shows I've ever hosted. With the recent spate of national security and intelligence failures, I invited Ray McGovern on the show. I first learned of Ray McGovern some 3 1/2 years ago, when he stood up to challNicole SandlerI just wrapped up one of the most fascinating shows I've ever hosted. With the recent spate of national security and intelligence failures, I invited Ray McGovern on the show. I first learned of Ray McGovern some 3 1/2 years ago, when he stood up to challenge Donald Rumsfeld about the lies that got us in to Iraq at a speech Rumsfeld was giving in Atlanta. You might remember this: Since that introduction to Ray, I've been reading his articles and have had the opportunity to interview him a few times. Today, he published an article at consortiumnews.com entitled "Why Counterterrorism is in Shambles." Over the past couple of weeks, he's written a few other pieces that certainly piqued my interest. On December 22, he wrote "Break the CIA in Two" and on the 29th, "Are Presidents Afraid of the CIA?" All are required reading! And when you're done, click here to listen to my interview with Ray McGovern!Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockI just wrapped up one of the most fascinating shows I've ever hosted. With the recent spate of national security and intelligence failures, I invited Ray McGovern on the show. I first learned of...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/eric-massa-and-howie-klein.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:28:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-63098470428900826283noTwo great Americans. Seriously! And they were my first two guests of the new year on my Air America radio show last night. Howie Klein is an old acquaintance from my days in music radio in Los Angeles, and Howie's days as President of Reprise Records! As Nicole SandlerTwo great Americans. Seriously! And they were my first two guests of the new year on my Air America radio show last night. Howie Klein is an old acquaintance from my days in music radio in Los Angeles, and Howie's days as President of Reprise Records! As our lives progressed and I moved to issues-based talk radio and Howie retired and launched DownWithTyranny.com, he's become a frequent guest and friend. Through DWT's partnership with John Amato's Crooks and Liars and Digby's Hullabaloo, they formed the Blue America PAC which identifies and helps progressive candidates around the country. One of the candidates they helped is Eric Massa, Congressman from Western NY state. Eric Massa is one of the most outspoken and principled members of the House and, as such, as being targeted by the right. You can help support him at www.massaforcongress.com. Both Congressman Massa and Howie Klein joined me on Air America radio for my first show of the new year. (Click on the links to listen to the interviews.) Now, that's the way to kick off a decade!Rock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockTwo great Americans. Seriously! And they were my first two guests of the new year on my Air America radio show last night. Howie Klein is an old acquaintance from my days in music radio in Los...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2010/01/blame-game_04.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:26:12 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-9322906437861664730Here we stand at the start of a new year, and a new decade. Oh, if it were only as easy as turning the page on a calendar to get a blank slate on which to begin a new year. But such is not the...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2009/12/good-riddance-to-oh-ohs.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:14:56 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-79673781750626118221We're finally getting ready to close the books on a decade that many of us are more than happy to put behind us! It seems like much less than ten years ago that I was pondering what we'd call the...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2009/12/regrets-of-sun-worshipper.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:05:34 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-3762181369512296502My family moved to South Florida in 1971. I was 11 years old, and entering junior high. Moving to Florida from New York City was a big change. But it was OK, as I quickly became a beach bum. We...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2009/12/left-vs-left-and-me-vs-i.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:01:22 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-63405029834988724941no There's a battle royale being waged among Democrats today. On the left, progressive bloggers like Jane Hamsher of FireDogLake, Markos Moulistsas of DailyKos, Howard Dean and even Keith Olbermann all, to one degree or another, saying that the health care Nicole Sandler There's a battle royale being waged among Democrats today. On the left, progressive bloggers like Jane Hamsher of FireDogLake, Markos Moulistsas of DailyKos, Howard Dean and even Keith Olbermann all, to one degree or another, saying that the health care bill passed by the Senate isn't reform and should either be killed or vastly improved, or it should not be passed. And on the left is Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman, fivethirtyeight.com's Nate Silver, and the man who pretty much invented the public option, Jacob Hacker, all coming out in support of the bill. And then there's me and, I'm guessing, lots of other people who can argue both sides of the battle. I'm for passing anything that gives more people access to health care. It's an abomination that the United States of America doesn't treat its people with more compassion. This is the only industrialized country on the planet in which health care is not considered a basic human right; the only country in which someone can lose everything simply because he, she or a family member got sick... even those who have health insurance! I'm for passing whatever bill comes out of conference, even without any improvements that hopefully will be inserted during conference, because we can't afford to do nothing! As it now stands, insurance companies can deny people coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and can employ a practice known as "rescission" and cancel your policy at any time, just because they decide to (and it's always because you're note enough of a profit center for them). As flawed as it is, the current Senate bill would do away with those practices. The latest version of the bill also includes some other really good provisions: They've banned pre-existing conditions for children immediately, starting in 2010.Insurance companies will be banned from the exchange if they raise their rates above a certain amount. And if an insurer denies a claim, there will be an independent board to which customers can appeal. There are $1.25 billion in new resources for community health centers in the bill, totaling $10 billion overall. (We can thank Bernie Sanders for this one!) And there's more. But basically, it's a foundation from which real reform can build upon. But then there's also me, on the left, who says "Wait a minute. This bill truly sucks. It's a massive bailout for the for profit health insurance extortionists." (Really, I do say that!) There are so many good reasons to scrap this monstrosity of a bill and start over. The most blatant one is the fact that we will be required to purchase policies from companies who put profits over patients. We will be forced to pay anywhere from 8 to over 20% of our hard-earned money to these leeches, and those who cannot afford it will receive subsidies to help pay. The subsidies come from our tax dollars, and that money will go to boost the profits of this already obscenely profitable industry who makes money off of the sick, while we struggle to get care. A few more reasons to kill the bill: The taxes and the expense of this bill start immediately, though most of the benefits don't kick in until 2013 or 2014! Although we can no longer be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions, there are no limits on what the insurance extortionists can charge you for the policy, so can effectively deny coverage by making it too expensive for you to buy.Although it purports to end sex discrimination by doing away with the 48% in additional premiums women currently pay over what men are charged, abortion rights are extremely curtailed, setting women's rights back 30 years.So, the argument between the left and the left (and between me and I) continues to rage. But we're not at the finish line yet. The bill will emerge from the Senate and head to conference where it will merge with the House bill. We must push, hard, to get as many improvements as possible. Last night, I spoke with Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), who co-chairs the HoRock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockThere's a battle royale being waged among Democrats today. On the left, progressive bloggers like Jane Hamsher of FireDogLake, Markos Moulistsas of DailyKos, Howard Dean and even Keith Olbermann...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2009/12/coming-up-tonight.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:49:45 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-11457710832246705512Round 2 for this Monday. I had a great time guest hosting The Randi Rhodes Show today, and will be back again tomorrow and Wednesday. Tomorrow on Randi's show, I'll speak with former Secretary of...<br/> <br/> Hear previously unreleased interviews and performances with both rock legends and unknown treasures!http://radioornot.blogspot.com/2009/12/im-filling-in-today-for-randi-rhodes.htmlradioornot@gmail.com (Nicole Sandler)Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:21:24 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13728001.post-22467249419486737842noYou can watch and listen here, and call in at 866-87-RANDI, as we take a good look at where we are at on health care reform. I'll be joined by Huffington Post's Ryan Grim with an update on what transpired over the weekend, by Donna Smith of the CaliforniaNicole SandlerYou can watch and listen here, and call in at 866-87-RANDI, as we take a good look at where we are at on health care reform. I'll be joined by Huffington Post's Ryan Grim with an update on what transpired over the weekend, by Donna Smith of the California Nurses Association, who is also co-chair of Progressive Democrats of America's "Health Care Not Warfare" campaign, Jon Walker of Firedoglake.com, who's been battling it out with fivethiryeight.com's Nate Silver over whether or not we should kill the bill. And finally, Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus will give us an advance look at what we can expect from them when the bill goes to conference. You can listen live by clicking here, or watch and listen here: Free Webcam Chat at UstreamRock,Radio,Rock,Radio,Nicole,Sandler,KSCA,Triple,A,AAA,Dave,Matthews,The,Kinks,Ray,Davies,Steely,Dan,Los,Angeles,performance,Music,Hall,Adult,Alternative,World,Class,RockYou can watch and listen here, and call in at 866-87-RANDI, as we take a good look at where we are at on health care reform. 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