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11/5/11 Podcast Part 1 - Cain Controversy Doesn't Have to Hurt Much to Cost Dearly

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:50:47 +0000

While it's unfair Herman Cain is facing sexual harassment allegations from an unnamed accuser, and he is still dead even with Mitt Romney for the nomination, poll numbers show this controversy doesn't have to hurt Cain much to cost him the White House.

11/5/11 Podcast Part 2 - Patriotism & The God Gap

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:46:59 +0000

A new survey shows there's a huge gap between Christian and non-Christian Americans and whether or not they believe the United States is the best country on earth. Discussion on why that's the case and words of caution for believers.

11/5/11 Podcast Part 3 - Occupy, Bad Business Moves Cost Big Banks

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:43:54 +0000

New numbers show just how much the Occupy Wall Street movement, and bad business decisions, have cost big banks over just the past month.

11/5/11 Podcast Part 4: Recognize Needs & Take Action

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:38:55 +0000

Two of the most important steps in being successful are recognizing needs and taking action. In this segment we discuss a prime example of a business that has done just that, as well as discuss what it looks like when one tries to gain success without taking the needs of others into consideration.

10/29/11 Podcast Part 1 - Occupy Struggles & Herman Cain's Smokin' New Ad

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:43:13 +0000

The Occupy Wall Street movement is struggling to make the front page news, an inevitability given the disruptive nature of the campaign. Plus, discussion on Herman Cain's new ad featuring his campaign manager smoking a cigarette and how it benefits his campaign.

10/29/11 Podcast Part 2 - Rick Perry's Last Chance to Win

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:40:01 +0000

By conventional wisdom, Rick Perry's assertion that he may skip future GOP debates is a campaign-ending move. However, it may be Rick Perry's only remaining shot at winning the nomination.

10/29/11 Podcast Part 3 - BOA Backtracks & America's Lost Ambition

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:36:02 +0000

Bank of America is re-thinking their $5 monthly debit card fee, but don't think they're no longer trying to add to the bottom line. Plus, analysis on President Obama's assertion that America has lost it's ambition & imagination.

10/29/11 Podcast Part 4 - Kentucky's Controversial Quit-Smoking Recommendation

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:26:18 +0000

Health experts in Kentucky are encouraging smokers to switch to smokeless tobacco in their efforts to quit smoking. It's a controversial message, but one that reveals a new way of thinking that should be embraced by individuals on a variety of issues.

10/22/11 Podcast Part 1: Troops Out of Iraq & Gaddafi Death Creates More Questions Than Answers

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:17:29 +0000

President Obama announced that all troops will leave Iraq by the end of 2011, a move that may have an impact on both his chances at re-election, and the legacy of George W. Bush. Plus the death of Moammar Gaddafi creates more questions than answers, with the only thing clear being that the rules have changed.

10/22/11 Podcast Part 2: How GOP Candidates Will Stop Herman Cain

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:14:36 +0000

Herman Cain is a real, viable candidate. His opponents discovered a crack in his message during a debate, however, and his candidacy will be in trouble if he doesn't fix it.

10/22/11 Podcast Part 3: Gaddafi Death Photos & NPR Host Fired for Occupy Role

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:08:29 +0000

In media news, the release of graphic photos showing the death of Moammar Gaddafi has raised questions of whether or not it's appropriate for news organizations to show such pictures. Plus, an NPR host fired for her role in Occupy Wall Street.

10/22/11 Podcast Part 4: Preventing Unemployment Discrimination

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:02:12 +0000

Some Democrats are pushing to ban large employment websites like CareerBuilder.com from running ads that specifically discriminate against those without a job. Regardless of how it is addressed politically, unemployment discrimination is real, but there are things you can do to prevent it if you find yourself looking for a job while unemployed.

10/15/11 Episode 1: Occupy Wall Street & The Rise of Herman Cain

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:47:45 +0000

Occupy Wall Street protesters have dominated this week's political discussion. They have the potential to be the Tea Party of the left, but their tactics mean they'll have to define their goals much more quickly.

Plus, Herman Cain is for real. We'll discuss his rise in the polls and the charachteristics of his campaign that have made him a frontrunner.

10/15/11 Episode 2: Two poor launches discussed - Apple iPhone & Google+

jgriffin1979@gmail.com (Jason Griffin) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:46:00 +0000

Apple & Google have both had poor launches of their latest products. Apple the iPhone 4S and Google's Google+. We'll discuss why the Apple iPhone has received poor reviews and the two things Google must do if it is to take on Facebook.