http://odeo.com/channels/104979-KCRW-s-Left-Right-Center no Provocative, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, KCRW's weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture proves those with impeccable credentials needn't lack personality. This weekly "love-hate relationship of the air" features four of the most insightful news analysts anywhere. Provocative, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, KCRW's weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture proves those with impeccable credentials needn't lack personality. This weekly "love-hate relationship of the air" features four of the most insightful news analysts anywhere. KCRW's weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture. en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25447315-911-Trial-Afghanistan-Asia-Job-Summit-Fort-Hood tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447315 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25448799-911-Trial-Afghanistan-Asia-Job-Summit-Fort-Hood Should trails of the alleged masterminds of 9/11 even take place? What will President Obama do in Afhganistan? An upcoming job summit may not be enough for Democrats in the next round of elections. Finally, the truth about Fort Hood, Take Two. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Should trails of the alleged masterminds of 9/11 even take place? What will President Obama do in Afhganistan? An upcoming job summit may not be enough for Democrats in the next round of elections. Finally, the truth about Fort Hood, Take Two. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Should trails of the alleged masterminds of 9/11 even take place? What will President Obama do in Afhganistan? An upcoming job summit may not be enough for Democrats in the next round of elections. Finally, the truth about Fort Hood, Take Two. (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448799 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25413421-Fort-Hood-Shooting-Unemployment-Up-GOP-Wins-Healthcare The horror at Fort Hood raises questions of religion, education and mental health. Also, unemployment tops 10%, the GOP?s big election week, and healthcare comes to a vote. The horror at Fort Hood raises questions of religion, education and mental health. Also, unemployment tops 10%, the GOP?s big election week, and healthcare comes to a vote. The horror at Fort Hood raises questions of religion, education and mental health. Also, unemployment tops 10%, the GOP?s big election week, and healthcare comes to a vote. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25413421 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387313-Consumer-Spending-Healthcare-Hillary-Pakistan-Elections Consumer spending drives the real economy and it is down. The healthcare reform bills presented by both Houses of Congress make this an historic moment. Did Hillary Clinton make things worse in Pakistan? A political wrap up on the elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York, and the implications for the Obama era. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Consumer spending drives the real economy and it is down. The healthcare reform bills presented by both Houses of Congress make this an historic moment. Did Hillary Clinton make things worse in Pakistan? A political wrap up on the elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York, and the implications for the Obama era. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Consumer spending drives the real economy and it is down. The healthcare reform bills presented by both Houses of Congress make this an historic moment. Did Hillary Clinton make things worse in Pakistan? A political wrap up on the elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York, and the implications for the Obama era. (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25387313 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387321-LRC-Live-from-the-Broad-Stage Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27. Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27. Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25387321 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:17 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25379021-LRC-Live-from-the-Broad-Stage Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27. Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27. Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379021 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:20:17 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387323-CEO-Pay-Public-Option-Obama-v-Fox-Saving-Journalism Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.) Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.) Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25387323 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25358983-CEO-Pay-Public-Option-Obama-v-Fox-Saving-Journalism Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.) Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.) Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25358983 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387324-Wall-Street-v-Main-Street-Healthcare-Balloon-Boy Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction? Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction? Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25387324 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25298686-Wall-Street-v-Main-Street-Healthcare-Balloon-Boy Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction? Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction? Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298686 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387325-Obama-s-Nobel-Healthcare-Vote-The-Dollar-is-Down The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency? The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency? The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25387325 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25260992-Obama-s-Nobel-Healthcare-Vote-The-Dollar-is-Down The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency? The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency? The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25260992 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387326-Olympics-Jobless-Rate-9-8-Iran-Baucus-Bill-Sex Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite? Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite? Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25387326 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:33:35 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25223493-Olympics-Jobless-Rate-9-8-Iran-Baucus-Bill-Sex Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite? Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite? Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223493 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:33:35 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387327-Iran-Nukes-Global-Warming-Denied-G-20-and-US-Banks Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant.  Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan... Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant.  Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan... Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant.  Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25387327 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25184543-Iran-Nukes-Global-Warming-Denied-G-20-and-US-Banks Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant.  Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan... Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant.  Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan... Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant.  Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184543 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387328-Missiles-Baucus-Plan-Financial-Reform-Glenn-Beck Obama's big move on missile defense, the Baucus plan and healthcare's next big step. Pus, financial reform one year after Lehman's collapse, and the Glenn Becking of America.... Obama's big move on missile defense, the Baucus plan and healthcare's next big step. Pus, financial reform one year after Lehman's collapse, and the Glenn Becking of America.... Obama's big move on missile defense, the Baucus plan and healthcare's next big step. Pus, financial reform one year after Lehman's collapse, and the Glenn Becking of America.... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25387328 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25146670-Missiles-Baucus-Plan-Financial-Reform-Glenn-Beck Was President Obama's reversal on the Missile Shield an act of pure symbolism, an overture to Russia or an outrageous betrayal of Eastern Europe? Can NATO survive? The Baucus healthcare plan has virtually no support and, according to Bob,  What's the next step in reforming healthcare? As Bob makes it a crime not to have healthcare. Why is the government?s delivering you to private industry not socialism but providing a public option is? Obama went to Wall Street. Did the bankers listen? Can real regulatory reform be far behind? Finally, the Era of Uncivil Discourse...the Glenn Becking of America. Was President Obama's reversal on the Missile Shield an act of pure symbolism, an overture to Russia or an outrageous betrayal of Eastern Europe? Can NATO survive? The Baucus healthcare plan has virtually no support and, according to Bob,  What's the next step in reforming healthcare? As Bob makes it a crime not to have healthcare. Why is the government?s delivering you to private industry not socialism but providing a public option is? Obama went to Wall Street. Did the bankers listen? Can real regulatory reform be far behind? Finally, the Era of Uncivil Discourse...the Glenn Becking of America. Was President Obama's reversal on the Missile Shield an act of pure symbolism, an overture to Russia or an outrageous betrayal of Eastern Europe? Can NATO survive? The Baucus healthcare plan has virtually no support and, according to Bob,  What's the next step in reforming healthcare? As Bob makes it a crime not to have healthcare. Why is the government?s delivering you to private industry not socialism but providing a public option is? Obama went to Wall Street. Did the bankers listen? Can real regulatory reform be far behind? Finally, the Era of Uncivil Discourse...the Glenn Becking of America. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146670 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387334-ObamaCare-Pelosi-No-to-Afghanistan-9-11-Eight-Years-on A substantive discussion of Swiss and Massachusetts' models for healthcare, and personal and political reactions to the Obama speech to the Joint Session of Congress this week. With House Speaker Pelosi saying she won't support a troop increase for Afghanistan, what?s a President on the verge of a quagmire to do? Plus, on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, is the country any safer? Is terrorism on the wane, or did we blow all the global goodwill and sympathy with our follow-up actions around the world? (Arianna Huffington is away.) A substantive discussion of Swiss and Massachusetts' models for healthcare, and personal and political reactions to the Obama speech to the Joint Session of Congress this week. With House Speaker Pelosi saying she won't support a troop increase for Afghanistan, what?s a President on the verge of a quagmire to do? Plus, on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, is the country any safer? Is terrorism on the wane, or did we blow all the global goodwill and sympathy with our follow-up actions around the world? (Arianna Huffington is away.) A substantive discussion of Swiss and Massachusetts' models for healthcare, and personal and political reactions to the Obama speech to the Joint Session of Congress this week. With House Speaker Pelosi saying she won't support a troop increase for Afghanistan, what?s a President on the verge of a quagmire to do? Plus, on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, is the country any safer? Is terrorism on the wane, or did we blow all the global goodwill and sympathy with our follow-up actions around the world? (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25387334 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25108785-ObamaCare-Pelosi-No-to-Afghanistan-9-11-Eight-Years-on A substantive discussion of Swiss and Massachusetts' models for healthcare, and personal and political reactions to the Obama speech to the Joint Session of Congress this week. With House Speaker Pelosi saying she won't support a troop increase for Afghanistan, what?s a President on the verge of a quagmire to do? Plus, on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, is the country any safer? Is terrorism on the wane, or did we blow all the global goodwill and sympathy with our follow-up actions around the world? (Arianna Huffington is away.) A substantive discussion of Swiss and Massachusetts' models for healthcare, and personal and political reactions to the Obama speech to the Joint Session of Congress this week. With House Speaker Pelosi saying she won't support a troop increase for Afghanistan, what?s a President on the verge of a quagmire to do? Plus, on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, is the country any safer? Is terrorism on the wane, or did we blow all the global goodwill and sympathy with our follow-up actions around the world? (Arianna Huffington is away.) A substantive discussion of Swiss and Massachusetts' models for healthcare, and personal and political reactions to the Obama speech to the Joint Session of Congress this week. With House Speaker Pelosi saying she won't support a troop increase for Afghanistan, what?s a President on the verge of a quagmire to do? Plus, on the eighth anniversary of 9/11, is the country any safer? Is terrorism on the wane, or did we blow all the global goodwill and sympathy with our follow-up actions around the world? (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108785 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25387336-Jobless-Labor-Day-Afghan-Plans-ObamaCare-Back-to-School Happy Labor Day as unemployment hits 9.7%. A new plan for Afghanistan. Healthcare gets real. And Obama's scheme to make your child a communist. Happy Labor Day as unemployment hits 9.7%. A new plan for Afghanistan. Healthcare gets real. And Obama's scheme to make your child a communist. Happy Labor Day as unemployment hits 9.7%. A new plan for Afghanistan. Healthcare gets real. And Obama's scheme to make your child a communist. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25387336 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25073360-Jobless-Labor-Day-Afghan-Plans-ObamaCare-Back-to-School Happy Labor Day as unemployment hits 9.7%. A new plan for Afghanistan. Healthcare gets real. And Obama's scheme to make your child a communist. Happy Labor Day as unemployment hits 9.7%. A new plan for Afghanistan. Healthcare gets real. And Obama's scheme to make your child a communist. Happy Labor Day as unemployment hits 9.7%. A new plan for Afghanistan. Healthcare gets real. And Obama's scheme to make your child a communist. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25073360 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/25037723-Ted-Kennedy-Afghanistan-Obama-s-Vietnam-CIA-under-Fire Ted Kennedy, the "Lion of the Senate" has been laid to rest. Is Obama the next LBJ? Plus, a special prosecutor for the CIA. Lawrence O'Donnell sits in for a vacationing Matt Miller. Ted Kennedy, the "Lion of the Senate" has been laid to rest. Is Obama the next LBJ? Plus, a special prosecutor for the CIA. Lawrence O'Donnell sits in for a vacationing Matt Miller. Ted Kennedy, the "Lion of the Senate" has been laid to rest. Is Obama the next LBJ? Plus, a special prosecutor for the CIA. Lawrence O'Donnell sits in for a vacationing Matt Miller. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25037723 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24999922-Afghan-Elections-Blackwater-s-Back-Healthcare With Bob Scheer in the moderator's seat again today, we engage in a deep discussion about our mission in Afghanistan. Bob ties some of this back to the allegations about Blackwater assassinations for hire. Also, a pretty deep and divisive discussion about the free market, public options and what healthcare reform really is or should be. With Bob Scheer in the moderator's seat again today, we engage in a deep discussion about our mission in Afghanistan. Bob ties some of this back to the allegations about Blackwater assassinations for hire. Also, a pretty deep and divisive discussion about the free market, public options and what healthcare reform really is or should be. With Bob Scheer in the moderator's seat again today, we engage in a deep discussion about our mission in Afghanistan. Bob ties some of this back to the allegations about Blackwater assassinations for hire. Also, a pretty deep and divisive discussion about the free market, public options and what healthcare reform really is or should be. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,24999922 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24962739-Big-Government-Is-It-Back-in-Fashion A "big think" round up on subject of Big Government. Is it back, or is it still the enemy? (Matt Miller is on vacation.) A "big think" round up on subject of Big Government. Is it back, or is it still the enemy? (Matt Miller is on vacation.) A "big think" round up on subject of Big Government. Is it back, or is it still the enemy? (Matt Miller is on vacation.) tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24962739 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24925708-Big-Dog-Diplomacy-Sotomayor-Healthcare-Economy Former President Bill Clinton's diplomacy that brought home the two journalists from North Korea offers a moment to reflect on the anniversary of Hiroshima. Sonia Sotomayor's been confirmed, but not until a dramatic display of partisan ideology. Plus, is the disruption of healthcare town halls real or orchestrated? Former President Bill Clinton's diplomacy that brought home the two journalists from North Korea offers a moment to reflect on the anniversary of Hiroshima. Sonia Sotomayor's been confirmed, but not until a dramatic display of partisan ideology. Plus, is the disruption of healthcare town halls real or orchestrated? Former President Bill Clinton's diplomacy that brought home the two journalists from North Korea offers a moment to reflect on the anniversary of Hiroshima. Sonia Sotomayor's been confirmed, but not until a dramatic display of partisan ideology. Plus, is the disruption of healthcare town halls real or orchestrated? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24925708 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24892041-Wall-St-Bonuses-Healthcare-Deal-China-Race-and-Beer Big Wall St. bonuses, as the economy shows signs of life. Healthcare takes a vacation. Plus, Chinese bankers show concern, and that big White House "beer summit." Big Wall St. bonuses, as the economy shows signs of life. Healthcare takes a vacation. Plus, Chinese bankers show concern, and that big White House "beer summit." Big Wall St. bonuses, as the economy shows signs of life. Healthcare takes a vacation. Plus, Chinese bankers show concern, and that big White House "beer summit." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24892041 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24858867-Healthcare Barack Obama has acceded that there won?t be a healthcare plan coming out of Congress before the August recess. We hear about rushing reform, as well as a deeper discussion of the single-payer idea. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Barack Obama has acceded that there won?t be a healthcare plan coming out of Congress before the August recess. We hear about rushing reform, as well as a deeper discussion of the single-payer idea. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Barack Obama has acceded that there won?t be a healthcare plan coming out of Congress before the August recess. We hear about rushing reform, as well as a deeper discussion of the single-payer idea. (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24858867 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24823572-Sotomayor-Hearings-Healthcare-Goldman-Sachs Is Sotomayor a shoe-in? The battle for healthcare reform turns critical. Plus, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan earn millions. Is that good for the country? (With Arianna Huffington and Tony Blankley away, we welcome two new guest hosts, John Henke and Mike Murphy.) Is Sotomayor a shoe-in? The battle for healthcare reform turns critical. Plus, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan earn millions. Is that good for the country? (With Arianna Huffington and Tony Blankley away, we welcome two new guest hosts, John Henke and Mike Murphy.) Is Sotomayor a shoe-in? The battle for healthcare reform turns critical. Plus, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan earn millions. Is that good for the country? (With Arianna Huffington and Tony Blankley away, we welcome two new guest hosts, John Henke and Mike Murphy.) tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24823572 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24780765-Democrats-in-Control-in-DC With the seating of Al Franken in the Senate and the Democrats' now-60 seat majority, we take an opportunity to sort through the differences between Democratic factions as the Obama revolution gets underway. Can they rule? Can they overcome their divisions to create an agenda for change, including healthcare and education reform? (Tony Blankley and Arianna Huffington are away.) With the seating of Al Franken in the Senate and the Democrats' now-60 seat majority, we take an opportunity to sort through the differences between Democratic factions as the Obama revolution gets underway. Can they rule? Can they overcome their divisions to create an agenda for change, including healthcare and education reform? (Tony Blankley and Arianna Huffington are away.) With the seating of Al Franken in the Senate and the Democrats' now-60 seat majority, we take an opportunity to sort through the differences between Democratic factions as the Obama revolution gets underway. Can they rule? Can they overcome their divisions to create an agenda for change, including healthcare and education reform? (Tony Blankley and Arianna Huffington are away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24780765 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:10:41 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24746401-The-State-of-the-Economy Some really deep talk on the economic crisis.  We examine the state of the American economy. How did we get here? Who's to blame, how to cure, can it be fixed? A civil discussion about a serious topic with an entertaining bent. Some really deep talk on the economic crisis.  We examine the state of the American economy. How did we get here? Who's to blame, how to cure, can it be fixed? A civil discussion about a serious topic with an entertaining bent. Some really deep talk on the economic crisis.  We examine the state of the American economy. How did we get here? Who's to blame, how to cure, can it be fixed? A civil discussion about a serious topic with an entertaining bent. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24746401 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24746402-Thoughts-on-the-Economic-Crisis Some really deep reflection on the economic crisis. How did we get here? Who's to blame, how to cure, can it be fixed? A civil discussion about a serious topic with an entertaining bent. Some really deep reflection on the economic crisis. How did we get here? Who's to blame, how to cure, can it be fixed? A civil discussion about a serious topic with an entertaining bent. Some really deep reflection on the economic crisis. How did we get here? Who's to blame, how to cure, can it be fixed? A civil discussion about a serious topic with an entertaining bent. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24746402 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24736013-Sanford-Energy-Bill-Healthcare-Michael-Jackson-RIP Mark Sanford's fall from grace and a first-time-ever LRC conversation about SEX. Also, the Waxman-Markey Climate/Energy bill is up for a vote today, and healthcare public option hits a snag. Finally, a brief reminder that that King of Pop no longer moonwalks on this earth. Mark Sanford's fall from grace and a first-time-ever LRC conversation about SEX. Also, the Waxman-Markey Climate/Energy bill is up for a vote today, and healthcare public option hits a snag. Finally, a brief reminder that that King of Pop no longer moonwalks on this earth. Mark Sanford's fall from grace and a first-time-ever LRC conversation about SEX. Also, the Waxman-Markey Climate/Energy bill is up for a vote today, and healthcare public option hits a snag. Finally, a brief reminder that that King of Pop no longer moonwalks on this earth. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24736013 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24731709-Iran-on-the-Brink-Financial-Regs-Healthcare-Snag Massive post-election protests in Iran are being met with threats of an iron fist if they continue. What should Obama do? Treasury Secretary Geithner unveiled new regulatory proposals to oversee the financial industry. Will they better protect consumers or are they too watered down by special interests to create real reform? And the CBO announced the costs for healthcare proposals â?? before the actual bill has been proposed. Massive post-election protests in Iran are being met with threats of an iron fist if they continue. What should Obama do? Treasury Secretary Geithner unveiled new regulatory proposals to oversee the financial industry. Will they better protect consumers or are they too watered down by special interests to create real reform? And the CBO announced the costs for healthcare proposals â?? before the actual bill has been proposed. Massive post-election protests in Iran are being met with threats of an iron fist if they continue. What should Obama do? Treasury Secretary Geithner unveiled new regulatory proposals to oversee the financial industry. Will they better protect consumers or are they too watered down by special interests to create real reform? And the CBO announced the costs for healthcare proposals â?? before the actual bill has been proposed. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24731709 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24697729-Iran-Big-Bank-Payback-Reregulation-Healthcare There's a big turnout for the presidential election in Iran. Can a former PM have persuaded the youth vote he's really a reformer? Will the poor out-vote the middle class? Also, banks are eager to pay back their TARP money. Are they just trying to postpone inevitable reform and re-regulation? Plus, will a public-plan healthcare option become a reality, or will partisan compromises strip any plan of any real change for the uninsured? There's a big turnout for the presidential election in Iran. Can a former PM have persuaded the youth vote he's really a reformer? Will the poor out-vote the middle class? Also, banks are eager to pay back their TARP money. Are they just trying to postpone inevitable reform and re-regulation? Plus, will a public-plan healthcare option become a reality, or will partisan compromises strip any plan of any real change for the uninsured? There's a big turnout for the presidential election in Iran. Can a former PM have persuaded the youth vote he's really a reformer? Will the poor out-vote the middle class? Also, banks are eager to pay back their TARP money. Are they just trying to postpone inevitable reform and re-regulation? Plus, will a public-plan healthcare option become a reality, or will partisan compromises strip any plan of any real change for the uninsured? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24697729 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:05:53 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24727998-Iran-Big-Bank-Payback-Reregulation-Healthcare There's a big turnout for the presidential election in Iran. Can a former PM have persuaded the youth vote he's really a reformer? Will the poor out-vote the middle class? Also, banks are eager to pay back their TARP money. Are they just trying to postpone inevitable reform and re-regulation? Plus, will a public-plan healthcare option become a reality, or will partisan compromises strip any plan of any real change for the uninsured? There's a big turnout for the presidential election in Iran. Can a former PM have persuaded the youth vote he's really a reformer? Will the poor out-vote the middle class? Also, banks are eager to pay back their TARP money. Are they just trying to postpone inevitable reform and re-regulation? Plus, will a public-plan healthcare option become a reality, or will partisan compromises strip any plan of any real change for the uninsured? There's a big turnout for the presidential election in Iran. Can a former PM have persuaded the youth vote he's really a reformer? Will the poor out-vote the middle class? Also, banks are eager to pay back their TARP money. Are they just trying to postpone inevitable reform and re-regulation? Plus, will a public-plan healthcare option become a reality, or will partisan compromises strip any plan of any real change for the uninsured? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24727998 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:05:53 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24658054-Obama-s-Mid-East-Speech-Unemployment-and-GM-Now-What We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle. We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle. We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24658054 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24727999-Obama-s-Mid-East-Speech-Unemployment-and-GM-Now-What We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle. We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle. We look at the aspirational nature of President Obama's Cairo speech, then a serious take on the still-tanking economy. Lots of steak, not just sizzle. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24727999 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24627042-Sotomayor-North-Korea-Nukes-GM-s-Broke-Healthcare Is Sonia Sotomayor a judicial activist? A racist? Is empathy a good or bad thing in a judge? Also, North Korea's nuclear activity is an unwelcome challenge. Only China has the kind of influence to get them to scale back, and they've chose not to pull those strings. Then, what's in GM's future? Will the free market or government influence the kinds of cars they should be producing? Finally, can Obama succeed in reforming healthcare? Is Sonia Sotomayor a judicial activist? A racist? Is empathy a good or bad thing in a judge? Also, North Korea's nuclear activity is an unwelcome challenge. Only China has the kind of influence to get them to scale back, and they've chose not to pull those strings. Then, what's in GM's future? Will the free market or government influence the kinds of cars they should be producing? Finally, can Obama succeed in reforming healthcare? Is Sonia Sotomayor a judicial activist? A racist? Is empathy a good or bad thing in a judge? Also, North Korea's nuclear activity is an unwelcome challenge. Only China has the kind of influence to get them to scale back, and they've chose not to pull those strings. Then, what's in GM's future? Will the free market or government influence the kinds of cars they should be producing? Finally, can Obama succeed in reforming healthcare? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24627042 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24728000-Sotomayor-North-Korea-Nukes-GM-s-Broke-Healthcare Is Sonia Sotomayor a judicial activist? A racist? Is empathy a good or bad thing in a judge? Also, North Korea's nuclear activity is an unwelcome challenge. Only China has the kind of influence to get them to scale back, and they've chose not to pull those strings. Then, what's in GM's future? Will the free market or government influence the kinds of cars they should be producing? Finally, can Obama succeed in reforming healthcare? Is Sonia Sotomayor a judicial activist? A racist? Is empathy a good or bad thing in a judge? Also, North Korea's nuclear activity is an unwelcome challenge. Only China has the kind of influence to get them to scale back, and they've chose not to pull those strings. Then, what's in GM's future? Will the free market or government influence the kinds of cars they should be producing? Finally, can Obama succeed in reforming healthcare? Is Sonia Sotomayor a judicial activist? A racist? Is empathy a good or bad thing in a judge? Also, North Korea's nuclear activity is an unwelcome challenge. Only China has the kind of influence to get them to scale back, and they've chose not to pull those strings. Then, what's in GM's future? Will the free market or government influence the kinds of cars they should be producing? Finally, can Obama succeed in reforming healthcare? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24728000 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24597143-Obama-v-Cheney-on-Detainees-California-in-Chaos Obama and Cheney present dueling speeches, but is being against torture a left-right issue? Also, as the economy continues to slide, California suffers a severe budget crisis. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Obama and Cheney present dueling speeches, but is being against torture a left-right issue? Also, as the economy continues to slide, California suffers a severe budget crisis. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Obama and Cheney present dueling speeches, but is being against torture a left-right issue? Also, as the economy continues to slide, California suffers a severe budget crisis. (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24597143 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24728001-Obama-v-Cheney-on-Detainees-California-in-Chaos Obama and Cheney present dueling speeches, but is being against torture a left-right issue? Also, as the economy continues to slide, California suffers a severe budget crisis. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Obama and Cheney present dueling speeches, but is being against torture a left-right issue? Also, as the economy continues to slide, California suffers a severe budget crisis. (Arianna Huffington is away.) Obama and Cheney present dueling speeches, but is being against torture a left-right issue? Also, as the economy continues to slide, California suffers a severe budget crisis. (Arianna Huffington is away.) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24728001 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24566579-Pelosi-Obama-on-Gitmo-Financial-Reforms-Healthcare Pelosi twists and turns on what she knew when about the CIAâ??s methods. Also, Obamaâ??s reversal on military tribunals for detainees, the Treasury pressures Wall Street on financial reforms, and healthcare reform may be afoot. Pelosi twists and turns on what she knew when about the CIAâ??s methods. Also, Obamaâ??s reversal on military tribunals for detainees, the Treasury pressures Wall Street on financial reforms, and healthcare reform may be afoot. Pelosi twists and turns on what she knew when about the CIAâ??s methods. Also, Obamaâ??s reversal on military tribunals for detainees, the Treasury pressures Wall Street on financial reforms, and healthcare reform may be afoot. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24566579 Fri, 15 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24728002-Pelosi-Obama-on-Gitmo-Financial-Reforms-Healthcare Pelosi twists and turns on what she knew when about the CIAâ??s methods. Also, Obamaâ??s reversal on military tribunals for detainees, the Treasury pressures Wall Street on financial reforms, and healthcare reform may be afoot. Pelosi twists and turns on what she knew when about the CIAâ??s methods. Also, Obamaâ??s reversal on military tribunals for detainees, the Treasury pressures Wall Street on financial reforms, and healthcare reform may be afoot. Pelosi twists and turns on what she knew when about the CIAâ??s methods. Also, Obamaâ??s reversal on military tribunals for detainees, the Treasury pressures Wall Street on financial reforms, and healthcare reform may be afoot. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24728002 Fri, 15 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24553571-Bank-Stress-Gay-Marriage-Afghani-Paki-stan-Jack-Kemp Alert the media: Banks need money! Whoâ??s stressed and whoâ??s reassured by the governmentâ??s test of the banksâ?? capitalization? With Pakistan in serious danger, Afghanistan hardly a model of an emerging democracy and their leaders are in Washington, what will the US role be? Maine legalized same sex marriage. Is it true that stateâ??s rights have become the vehicle for progressive causes? Plus, we remember Jack Kemp. Alert the media: Banks need money! Whoâ??s stressed and whoâ??s reassured by the governmentâ??s test of the banksâ?? capitalization? With Pakistan in serious danger, Afghanistan hardly a model of an emerging democracy and their leaders are in Washington, what will the US role be? Maine legalized same sex marriage. Is it true that stateâ??s rights have become the vehicle for progressive causes? Plus, we remember Jack Kemp. Alert the media: Banks need money! Whoâ??s stressed and whoâ??s reassured by the governmentâ??s test of the banksâ?? capitalization? With Pakistan in serious danger, Afghanistan hardly a model of an emerging democracy and their leaders are in Washington, what will the US role be? Maine legalized same sex marriage. Is it true that stateâ??s rights have become the vehicle for progressive causes? Plus, we remember Jack Kemp. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24553571 Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24728003-Bank-Stress-Gay-Marriage-Afghani-Paki-stan-Jack-Kemp Alert the media: Banks need money! Whoâ??s stressed and whoâ??s reassured by the governmentâ??s test of the banksâ?? capitalization? With Pakistan in serious danger, Afghanistan hardly a model of an emerging democracy and their leaders are in Washington, what will the US role be? Maine legalized same sex marriage. Is it true that stateâ??s rights have become the vehicle for progressive causes? Plus, we remember Jack Kemp. Alert the media: Banks need money! Whoâ??s stressed and whoâ??s reassured by the governmentâ??s test of the banksâ?? capitalization? With Pakistan in serious danger, Afghanistan hardly a model of an emerging democracy and their leaders are in Washington, what will the US role be? Maine legalized same sex marriage. Is it true that stateâ??s rights have become the vehicle for progressive causes? Plus, we remember Jack Kemp. Alert the media: Banks need money! Whoâ??s stressed and whoâ??s reassured by the governmentâ??s test of the banksâ?? capitalization? With Pakistan in serious danger, Afghanistan hardly a model of an emerging democracy and their leaders are in Washington, what will the US role be? Maine legalized same sex marriage. Is it true that stateâ??s rights have become the vehicle for progressive causes? Plus, we remember Jack Kemp. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24728003 Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24525059-Souter-Specter-Chrysler-Stress-Test-Swine-Flu-100-Days Today's show is brought to you by the letter "S." David Souter is said to be leaving the US Supreme Court. Arlen Specter switches sides. Plus a conversation about  banking, hedge funds, pensions and bondholders on the eve of stress test results. To round out the discussion, Swine Flu. Today's show is brought to you by the letter "S." David Souter is said to be leaving the US Supreme Court. Arlen Specter switches sides. Plus a conversation about  banking, hedge funds, pensions and bondholders on the eve of stress test results. To round out the discussion, Swine Flu. Today's show is brought to you by the letter "S." David Souter is said to be leaving the US Supreme Court. Arlen Specter switches sides. Plus a conversation about  banking, hedge funds, pensions and bondholders on the eve of stress test results. To round out the discussion, Swine Flu. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24525059 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24728004-Souter-Specter-Chrysler-Stress-Test-Swine-Flu-100-Days Today's show is brought to you by the letter "S." David Souter is said to be leaving the US Supreme Court. Arlen Specter switches sides. Plus a conversation about  banking, hedge funds, pensions and bondholders on the eve of stress test results. To round out the discussion, Swine Flu. Today's show is brought to you by the letter "S." David Souter is said to be leaving the US Supreme Court. Arlen Specter switches sides. Plus a conversation about  banking, hedge funds, pensions and bondholders on the eve of stress test results. To round out the discussion, Swine Flu. Today's show is brought to you by the letter "S." David Souter is said to be leaving the US Supreme Court. Arlen Specter switches sides. Plus a conversation about  banking, hedge funds, pensions and bondholders on the eve of stress test results. To round out the discussion, Swine Flu. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24728004 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24728005-Torture-B-of-A-Credit-Stress-Tests-Chrysler-Susan-Boyle The "torture memos" fallout continues, with calls from the far left to â??cut off their heads.â?? Is this wise? How could Obama not have predicted the outcry? Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis told Andrew Cuomo that the government muzzled his fiduciary responsibility to reveal the terrible condition of Merrill Lynch during B of Aâ??s takeover deal. Plus, President Obama scolds credit card companies for their outrageous rates, a possible benefit for works if Chrysler declares bankruptcy, and the fairytale story of YouTube star, English singer Susan Boyle. The "torture memos" fallout continues, with calls from the far left to â??cut off their heads.â?? Is this wise? How could Obama not have predicted the outcry? Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis told Andrew Cuomo that the government muzzled his fiduciary responsibility to reveal the terrible condition of Merrill Lynch during B of Aâ??s takeover deal. Plus, President Obama scolds credit card companies for their outrageous rates, a possible benefit for works if Chrysler declares bankruptcy, and the fairytale story of YouTube star, English singer Susan Boyle. The "torture memos" fallout continues, with calls from the far left to â??cut off their heads.â?? Is this wise? How could Obama not have predicted the outcry? Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis told Andrew Cuomo that the government muzzled his fiduciary responsibility to reveal the terrible condition of Merrill Lynch during B of Aâ??s takeover deal. Plus, President Obama scolds credit card companies for their outrageous rates, a possible benefit for works if Chrysler declares bankruptcy, and the fairytale story of YouTube star, English singer Susan Boyle. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24728005 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center http://odeo.com/episodes/24499430-Torture-B-of-A-Credit-Stress-Tests-Chrysler-Susan-Boyle The "torture memos" fallout continues, with calls from the far left to â??cut off their heads.â?? Is this wise? How could Obama not have predicted the outcry? Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis told Andrew Cuomo that the government muzzled his fiduciary responsibility to reveal the terrible condition of Merrill Lynch during B of Aâ??s takeover deal. Plus, President Obama scolds credit card companies for their outrageous rates, a possible benefit for works if Chrysler declares bankruptcy, and the fairytale story of YouTube star, English singer Susan Boyle. The "torture memos" fallout continues, with calls from the far left to â??cut off their heads.â?? Is this wise? How could Obama not have predicted the outcry? Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis told Andrew Cuomo that the government muzzled his fiduciary responsibility to reveal the terrible condition of Merrill Lynch during B of Aâ??s takeover deal. Plus, President Obama scolds credit card companies for their outrageous rates, a possible benefit for works if Chrysler declares bankruptcy, and the fairytale story of YouTube star, English singer Susan Boyle. The "torture memos" fallout continues, with calls from the far left to â??cut off their heads.â?? Is this wise? How could Obama not have predicted the outcry? Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis told Andrew Cuomo that the government muzzled his fiduciary responsibility to reveal the terrible condition of Merrill Lynch during B of Aâ??s takeover deal. Plus, President Obama scolds credit card companies for their outrageous rates, a possible benefit for works if Chrysler declares bankruptcy, and the fairytale story of YouTube star, English singer Susan Boyle. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24499430 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's Left, Right & Center