Hour 1: Has the tide turned for McCain? Republicans are gleefully buzzing after news of polls that show John McCain ahead of Barack Obama. And now Obama has started going negative in key battleground states. Is the tide of the election turning for McCain? That and more in the first hour of the Radio Factor.Hour 2: The Olympics and illegal immigration An American wrestler wins gold in the Olympics... but both his parents are illegal immigrants. Does this alter the immigration discussion? Plus, some college presidents want to lower the drinking age to 18. What do you think? Less

Hour 1: Obama and McCain select running-mates? Who are going to be Obama and McCain's VP selections? Will their choices change your vote? Plus, we'll discuss the meaning of a new study that says white Americans will be a minority come 2042.Hour 2: Swing groups in the 2008 election Which groups of voters are going to swing the 2008 presidential election? Political analyst Frank Luntz will try to answer that question. And how is immigration changing the landscape of the United States? Those topics and your calls in the first hour of the Radio Factor. Less

Hour 1: McCain and Obama share the stage On Saturday, John McCain and Barack Obama finally found their way onto the same stage (though not at the same time). Who came out the winner? And some are saying that one of the candidates cheated... we'll analyze those allegations. Those topics and your calls during the first hour of the Radio Factor.Hour 2: Obama, McCain and Pakistan With all the political turmoil in Pakistan, which presidential contender do you think is best equipped to handle the situation? Plus, one NBC analyst implied that it is not cool to have American pride, but what do you think? Less

The Tech Guy for Sunday 10 August 2008 - Show 482 Host: Leo Laporte Digital music like drugs, I Am Rich, a virus called AntiVirus 2009, HD-PVRs, and your calls. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Bandwidth for the Tech Guy podcast is provided by DSL Extreme Running time: 2:00:00 Less

Hour 1: Is America really in decline? Some in the media would have you believe that America is in decline. The New York Times and Newsweek, among others, have been writing over the past few months about America's problems. But what's the agenda here? Are they actually trying to help Barack Obama? We'll have full analysis.Hour 2: Race and the presidential election A new polls says that, for many Americans, race is a factor in deciding on who to vote for. But not all the news is bad, and it may actually be good news for Americans. We'll explain, plus we'll talk with former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura in the second hour of the Radio Factor. Less

Hour 1 & 2: War in Georgia and your vote The situation on the ground in Georgia is deteriorating as truce after truce breaks down. The USA and Russia may be on a collision course. Which presidential candidate is best equipped to handle this dangerous crisis, and will the war in Georgia affect your vote? We will hear from Col. Ralph Peters for his always astute analysis, and we want to hear from you on the Radio Factor today. Less

The Tech Guy for Saturday 9 August 2008 - Show 481 Host: Leo Laporte Olympics online, DNS security hole, XM/Sirius merger, Scott Wilkinson on LED video, and your calls. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Bandwidth for the Tech Guy podcast is provided by DSL Extreme Running time: 2:00:00 Less

Hour 1: Obama: Deserving of critiques? Anti-Obama books are sprouting up all over the bookshelves of America. While Democrats are complaining, some say it is Obama's fault because he remains an enigmatic figure who refuses to answer questions about his past and his record forthrightly. What do you think? Weigh in during the first hour of the Radio Factor.Hour 2: The story of Sen. Mel Martinez Florida Senator Mel Martinez enters the No Spin Zone to talk politics and about his hardscrabble beginnings and the life lessons he learned. That and more in the second hour of the Radio Factor. Less

There be war in Georgia. There be a pipeline for oil as well. Is there a plot to control the world's resources? It reads like a script. It's always about the oil lately, isn't it? What if the villains put the bombs in the arctic instead? Mystery blast cited in whale deaths. Toronto explodes in a mysterious blast near the old air base. The Chosen General owns the propane facility. Assassinations continue... Less

Hour 1: World War III over oil? If there is going to be a World War III, it will very likely be over oil. That seems to be the message of the Russian assault on Georgia which sits astride an important natural gas pipeline. How far would you go for a secure source of oil and natural gas in a world with enemies like Iran and Venezuela? We'll hear from the experts and take your calls on this in the first hour of the Radio Factor.Hour 2: Barack Obama's Catholic problem Does Barack Obama have a Catholic problem? How does a self-proclaimed man of faith show support for the right to choose, and how does this affect voters who care deeply about abortion? That's the question political commentator Pat Buchanan asks as he joins your humble correspondent in the No Spin Zone for the second hour of the Radio Factor. Less

Hour 1: Former presidential candidate John Edwards' affair The coverage of former presidential candidate John Edwards' affair is almost as shocking as the affair itself. The liberal press ignored it and now is trying to downplay it. What does the story, and its aftermath, mean for the democrats' chance to win the White House. That and much more on the first hour of The Radio Factor.Hour 2: The polls still show McCain and Obama neck and neck The polls still show McCain and Obama neck and neck. With the summer drawing to a close, who really has the edge? Dick Morris enters the No Spin Zone to give us his take on where things stand in the presidential sweepstakes. That and your calls in the second hour of The Radio Factor. Less

Hour 1: And a recent poll reveals most Americans believe in God. That may be no surprise, but what will surprise you is how they perceive what God is, and who they think belongs in heaven. A provocative look at American beliefs on The Radio Factor today.Hour 2: The risks America faces in the Middle East and across the world A book by one of our good friends from Stratfor.com analyzes the risks America faces in the Middle East and across the world. With all the recent talk about Iran and the ongoing global terrorist threat, this is a discussion you don't want to miss. Less

Hour 1: The McCain candidacy and conservative voters Why can't the McCain candidacy generate more enthusiasm among conservative voters? That's the question a lot of folks are asking. Former senatorial candidate from California Bruce Herschensohn enters The No Spin zone for some honest advice for the presidential candidate.Hour 2: Will Hillary place her name on the Democratic convention? Plus, will Hillary still place her name on the ballot at the Democratic convention and will that insult the Obama wing of the party. Lots of politics for you on two hours of The Radio Factor. Less

The Tech Guy for Sunday 3 August 2008 - Show 480 Host: Leo Laporte Sirius/XM merger a go, Chris Marquardt's photo tips, Wordpress plugins, Microsoft SteadyState, and your calls. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Bandwidth for the Tech Guy podcast is provided by DSL Extreme Running time: 2:00:00 Less