Duck Dynasty Dust-Up

Unless I really can’t avoid it, I do avoid discussing divisive “wedge” issues on the air, and I did not make an exception for the Duck Dynasty dust-up, but I do want to take this opportunity to express one heartfelt view I have. I feel strongly that the American people, gay or straight, black or (more…)

On 12/26 & 12/27, plus Help Name the Puppy!

I’ll be on Thursday, December 26, from 10-12M and Friday, December 27, from 5-7PM ET, giving you an update and review of what I think is the most significant story of the year: Edward Snowden & the NSA spying scandal. If you haven’t heard my views on this, buckle your seatbelt, you’re in for something (more…)

On 12/26 & 12/27, plus Help Name the Puppy!

I’ll be on Thursday, December 26, from 10-12M and Friday, December 27, from 5-7PM ET, giving you an update and review of what I think is the most significant story of the year: Edward Snowden & the NSA spying scandal. If you haven’t heard my views on this, buckle your seatbelt, you’re in for something (more…)

Best Christmas Ever!

For the kids anyway – I’m almost getting the feeling this means I was on the naughty list – not sure I’m ready for a “baby!” Anyhoo…her name is Sugar Magnolia – Sugar for short 🙂

Happy Birthday! Now Die. Podcast of December 22 Show

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the The Federal Reserve, which is neither federal, nor a reserve! The Fed was in the news this week because outgoing chairman Ben Bernanke announced the beginning of the end for quantitative easing. I discuss these issues and more on this week’s show: Hour 1 Hour 2 Here are (more…)

December 23, 2013: The Fed’s 100th Anniversary. Enough is Enough!

What has the Fed done to our money? Before the Federal Reserve was established in 1913, the price level in the US enjoyed a slight decline over time even while employment was healthy and production high. Prices start to rise when the Fed is established. When FDR effectively untethered the Fed from a real gold (more…)

December 23, 2013: The Fed's 100th Anniversary. Enough is Enough!

What has the Fed done to our money? Before the Federal Reserve was established in 1913, the price level in the US enjoyed a slight decline over time even while employment was healthy and production high. Prices start to rise when the Fed is established. When FDR effectively untethered the Fed from a real gold (more…)