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Independent Thinking
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From his conservative roots growing up as a farmer's son in North Dakota, to his current West coast activism that has led him to become a strong proponent of the Occupy Movement, Steve Gelder interacts with some of the most diverse and interesting people on the planet.
"Independent Thinking" will bring these people into your life and allow you to listen in as they discuss current events and breaking topics. Every show will provide you with as many points of view possible over the course of an hour.
Listen in weekday mornings at 10AM as Steve and his occasional guests attempt to demystify and decomplexify the world around us.
"Independent Thinking" with Steve Gelder
A Voice of Reason in an Unreasonable World!
Weekdays 10-11 AM PST
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Steve Gelder
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Steve Gelder has spent his life living independently; his unusual jobs, his politics, his warped sense of humor and his personal values have all come together to form one interesting individual.
Steve works as an actor on a number of slightly cheesy TV shows and in quality plays involving nakedness around Los Angeles. He made a living as a stand-up comedian for years, worked as an editor on a number of popular television shows and films, is an award-winning columnist, appeared as a contestant on Jeopardy!, and is also a former Kelly Girl.
"Independent Thinking" marks the first time Steve has hosted a radio show in about 20 years. Hopefully, talking hasn't changed that much.
 
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February 22, 2012
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February 21, 2012
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February 20, 2012
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Episode 059: Fiction Is Stranger (& Better) Than Truth
Author G.R. Kearney joins Steve to talk about his political novel, "Run", which chronicles a wildly improbable run for the White House by an "American Idol" winner seeking to reform Congress. They discuss where the idea came from, how the book relates to today's Presidential race, and what individuals can do to help change the current system.
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February 17, 2012
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Episode 058: Fridays With Dean - Without Dean
Dean's out sick, so it's up to Steve to relay the details of how Target was able to figure out a teenage girl was pregnant before her Dad knew, middle school strip searches, Maine being caucus-blocked, and why you should never fly your plane full of marijuana the same day the President is flying his helicopter in secure air space.
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February 16, 2012
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Episode 057: "Buy American"...or German. Whatever.
Whitney Houston's funeral prepares to go viral - Steve talks about this, the latest in the GOP primaries including how Captain "Buy American", Rick Santorum, drives an Audi, and why Dave Mustaine of Megadeath has suddenly become an influence to Santorum's campaign.
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February 15, 2012
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Episode 056: Raw. Milk. What Is It Good For?
Steve does some research and breaks down the benefits and risks involved with raw milk. All-natural isn't always good for you, but should you have the right to make that choice?
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February 14, 2012
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Episode 055: Daddy's Got A Gun
Steve talks about North Carolina's "Father Of The Year", Tommy Jordan, who shot up his daughter's computer on YouTube. And, not to bring you down on Valentine's Day, but Steve has news on the investigation into Whitney Houston's death, and the efforts to continue the payroll tax cut to the year of the year, among other unromantic things.
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February 13, 2012
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Episode 054: Causing A Ruck.us
Steve talks with Ray Glendening and Nathan Daschle, co-founders of a new political website called Ruck.us, that helps people with like-minded ideals find each other and take action based on a goal they'd like to reach, rather than party-line politics.
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February 10, 2012
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Episode 053: Boba Fett, Forgive Us
"Fridays With Dean" continue as Dean Evans and Steve talk about the travesties that George Lucas continues to inflict on the "Star Wars" franchise, government-sponsored contraception and how Traumatic Anal Devastation ruined Newt Gingrich.
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February 9, 2012
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Episode 052: Stick It, Chicago
Steve discusses the penalties for glitter-bombing a Presidential candidate with his own Secret Service protection, Bill Maher turning against the Occupy movement, the $25 billion banking settlement, and a kid in Chicago who won a "design a Chicago sticker" contest but who had it withdrawn after being accused of adding gang signs.
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February 8, 2012
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Episode 051: A Santorum Surge
Rick Santorum wins in Missouri, Colorado & Minnesota, cementing his "not Mitt Romney" position for the Republicans. Steve breaks down the results, and also talks about Bill O'Reilly's defense of Ellen Degeneres and more.
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February 7, 2012
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Episode 050: Who's Your Buddy?
Steve talks with former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer, who is currently seeking the GOP's nomination for President. Fresh off his recent appearance on "Real Time With Bill Maher", Buddy talks about campaign finance reform, the influence of money in politics and why Super PACs are bad for everybody, except Steven Colbert.
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February 6, 2012
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Episode 049: "The Results Show"
Steve tabulates the results of the GOP Nevada caucus, the Super Bowl (go, Giants!), and the sing-off between Obama and Mitt - unlike the Super Bowl, it's blow-out.
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February 3, 2012
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Episode 048: (insert celebrity here) For President!
"Fridays With Dean" continue as showbuddy Dean Evans joins Steve to talk about Roseanne's announcement that she is going to seek the Green Party's nomination for President. Listen as two comedians discuss the merits of adding a comedian and strong female businessperson to the current race. They also discuss other celebrities - actors, comics, sports figures - who have run for office and won. Or lost. That happens, too, y'know.
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February 2, 2012
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Episode 047: Planned Parenthood For The Cure
Lakota Phillips, host of Breaking Taboo and Rebel Goddess joins Steve to talk about the Komen Foundation's decision to stop funding grants to Planned Parenthood. They cover how much of their income Komen devotes to research, how much supporters of Planned Parenthood have responded by donating directly to the program, and why the words "For The Cure" in this show's title could prompt a lawsuit.
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February 1, 2012
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Episode 046: Can This Person Be President?
Steve hosts an interesting conversation with Carl Person, who is seeking the Libertarian Party's Presidential nomination. Hear his thoughts on job-building, ending the War on Drugs, and why Gary Johnson isn't a true Libertarian, even though he may get the nod from the Party at their May convention.
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January 30, 2012
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Episode 045: Monsanto Monday
Steve modifies his genes and rules himself perfectly safe within FDA guidelines as he talks about the petition against the appointment of FDA Food Safety Czar and former Monsanto lobbyist, Michael Taylor, and proposed bills from Dennis Kucinich that will restrict GMOs and require labeling of genetically modified foods.
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January 27, 2012
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Episode 044: No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Steve and showbuddy Dean Evans share their thoughts about the fight against healthier school lunches and explain how the GOP primaries are seriously like being in a comedy competition. It's the first of many "Fridays With Dean" on Independent Thinking.
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January 26, 2012
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Episode 043: Between The Political Sheets
Steve is joined by Lora Somoza, the "Naughty Dear Abby", who offers her expert opinions as a sex educator and advice columnist on whether or not having an inability to keep it in your pants makes you unfit for public office. They also chat about the sex lives of former Presidents and ponder the awfulness of having sex with Newt Gingrich.
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January 25, 2012
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Episode 042: The Quentin Tarantino of Kids Books
Steve welcomes Nick Bruel, author of the "Bad Kitty" line of books, to discuss his latest release, "Bad Kitty For President". They talk about enlightening young readers about our political system via cats, how kids' authors are received by their public, and Nick's evil plan to toss illegal immigrants and the homeless into active volcanoes.
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January 24, 2012
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Episode 041: Rick Santorum Has No Man Parts
Steve breaks down the latest from the GOP primaries, defends Steven Tyler's version of the National Anthem while decrying spending money on football game fly-overs, dishes on Mrs. Obama's date to the SOTU, and calls Newt Gingrich a "fat, hypocritical bag of crap." Or something equally as charming.
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January 23, 2012
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Episode 040: Percy Schmeiser vs. Monsanto
Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser joins Steve to talk about his decades long court-battle with Monsanto over GMO seeds that contaminated his crop, and how he stood up to the people that shook a fist in his face and said, "No one stands up to Monsanto."
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January 20, 2012
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Episode 039: "Patriocracy", Revisited
On the day of his film's L.A. premiere, Steve talks once again with Brian Malone, director of "Patriocracy", a documentary about the divide between left and right in America and how nothing is getting accomplished as a result. Brian talks about the issue, as well as the making of the film, raising funds on KickStarter and trying to secure distribution.
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January 19, 2012
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Episode 038: New World Disorder
Steve and Pete Thottam of Occupy LA talk about the significance of the date 9/11, the New World Order, Building 7, Occupy The Rose Parade & much more.
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January 17, 2012
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Episode 037: Occupy L.A. Confidential
Activist and author of the upcoming book "Heal The Money", Suzanne O'Keefe joins Steve to talk about her work with the Demands & Objectives Committee and reveals the three demands that topped OLA's list of concerns.
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January 16, 2012
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Episode 036: Gay Stuff
Movie critics and all-around great guys, Alonso Duralde and Dave White, join Steve to talk about gay stuff - the Pope's recent proclamation that gay couples will end humanity, Log Cabin Republicans, Marcus Bachmann, and the movie "Contraband".
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January 13, 2012
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Episode 035: Unlucky Matches Three, the GOP and Pee
Showbuddy Dean Evans joins Steve on Friday the 13th to discuss the origins of superstitions, the GOP primary race, and how there is no good word for desecrating an enemy corpse with urine.
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January 12, 2012
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Episode 034: It Isn't Easy Bein' Green (Party)
Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for President, joins Steve to talk about her background, how she became a politician, and what difference she and the Green Party offer to the political process.
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January 11, 2012
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Episode 033: Good News/Bad News
Steve brings you the good and the bad on this show. The good news? The New Hampshire GOP primary is over. Bad news? Still many more to come. Good news? Pot isn't that harmful to your lungs. Bad news? Hostess, the company that makes Twinkies, declares bankruptcy.
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January 10, 2012
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Episode 032: Tuesday Pope-pourri
The Pope declares gay marriage will destroy humanity the same day lesbian households are revealed to have 0% child abuse. In a side note, Steve realizes the Pope wears a dress.
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January 9, 2012
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Episode 031: Bong Hits With God
After his first "no-show" guests, Steve discusses the poll numbers the day before the New Hampshire GOP primary, an American gets the death penalty in Iran, and Steve explains how heaven and marijuana work after you die.
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January 6, 2012
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Episode 030: Cindy Sheehan and the Robber Class
Antiwar Activist Cindy Sheehan joins Steve to discuss the end of the Iraq War and the rallying cries to invade Iran, as well as her involvement with the Occupy Movement. Also, an investigative report from L.A. Activist shows the LA County Department of Health had no concerns about the "health issues" Mayor Villaraigosa cited as reason for evicting Occupy LA.
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January 5, 2012
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Episode 029: Psychic Thriller - Qu'est-ce Que C'est
Rock and Roll Psychic Andrew Brewer joins Steve to talk about his predictions for 2012 and how he got into the psychic business.
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January 4, 2012
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Episode 028: Iowa-Shmiowa
Steve breaks down the results of the Republican Caucuses in Iowa and explains why almost none of it matters, at all. Steve also sings the calculator song.
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January 3, 2012
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Episode 027: Kickstarting "Patriocracy"
Filmmakers Brian and Cindy Malone join Steve to discuss their latest documentary "Patriocracy", which examines the extreme political polarization of America and how it is limiting our ability to get anything significant done in our country.
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January 2, 2012
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Episode 026: Hello, Year Of The Mayan Apocalypse!
Steve welcomes in the first show of 2012 with a double-dose of unfortunate events: President Obama signs the NDAA into law and CeeLo Green changes the lyrics to "Imagine" by John Lennon.
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December 30, 2011
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Episode 025: Occupy The Rose Parade
Details on the upcoming "Occupy The Rose Parade" action by Occupy LA. Steve has audio from Pete Thottam, who is organizing the floats and protest, set for January 2nd, 2012.
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December 29, 2011
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Episode 024: Fun With Dean and Steve
Steve and show-buddy Dean Evans talk about the upcoming Iowa Republican Caucus, Mormons, Libertarians and the striking similarity between Newt Gingrich and Silly Putty.
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December 28, 2011
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Episode 023: WWJD? (What Would Joe Do?)
Steve talks about the recent suicide of comedy producer/writer Joe Bodolai and reads through some of his final blog post: "If This Were Your Last Day Alive What Would You Do?"
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December 27, 2011
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Episode 022: Misconceptions and Secret Origins
Steve presents common misconceptions, debunked. Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? (No) Is "irregardless" a word? (Yes) Are lemmings suicidal? (No, except around the holidays.) This, the origin of Kwanzaa and more.
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December 26, 2011
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Episode 021: Extra! Extra! Pope Prays For Peace!
Steve spends Boxing Day covering the Pope's Christmas message, an Arizona man who came out of a coma just before being removed from life support, and the possibility Los Angeles will sue Occupy LA to recoup money they spent arresting Occupy LA after declaring they supported Occupy LA.
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December 23, 2011
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Episode 020: Marijuana Torts & Kangaroo Courts
Long Beach medical marijuana collective owner Joe Grumbine was found guilty on Wednesday in one of the most poorly-run trials you will ever hear of. Listen in while he tells Steve the details.
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December 22, 2011
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Episode 019: Paranoia Runs Deep
Conspiracy columnist R.S. Bailey and conspiracy aficionado Comedian Dean Evans talk with Steve about Reptillians, Transmographysicists and 72 pounds of plutonium on board the Cassini Space Probe.
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December 21, 2011
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Episode 018: Dharma Punx and Sacred Activists
Steve talks with Photographer/Writer Cat Gwynn and Sacred Activist Laura Murphy about their plans to help out the people on LA's Skid Row this holiday season, and how Buddhists can effect change during the time of Occupy.
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December 20, 2011
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Episode 017: Your Natural Rights (Movement)
Steve talks with two activists in the Natural Rights Movement, Chad Knutsen and Billy Singhas about their cause, their ideas and their fleet of buses.
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December 19, 2011
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Episode 016: Another Taste of White Chocolate
Filmmaker/Activist Melissa Balin returns to the show, to discuss her THIRD arrest while involved with the Occupy Movement, as she was protesting in Long Beach, CA last Thursday.
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December 16, 2011
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Episode 015: Elephants & Donkeys & Debates, Oh My!
Steve breaks down the latest (and hopefully, last) Republican debate from Iowa. In other news, the Wall Street Journal stops using the acronym GOP when talking about Republicans. Take that, Alphabet!
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December 15, 2011
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Episode 014: Poverty, War & Other Holiday Thoughts
Steve discusses the end of the War in Iraq after almost 9 years and 800 billion dollars. Also, it turns out 1 out of 2 Americans is poor or low income, and a militia group joins up with Occupy Phoenix.
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December 14, 2011
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Episode 013: Protester of the Year
Steve shares the results of Time Magazine's Person Of The Year issue, as well as stories about 30 U.S. companies that pay more for lobbyists than they do in taxes and the LAPD's attempted arrest of a youth group cleaning up at an abandoned library.
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December 13, 2011
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Episode 012: Occupy White Chocolate
Filmmaker and activist Melissa "White Chocolate" Balin discusses her passion for the Occupy movement and where she sees it going, makes a case for medical marijuana and tells Steve how she ended up on the front page of the LA Times with a bullhorn in her hands.
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December 12, 2011
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Episode 011: Family Guy Writer Arrested at Occupy LA
Steve talks with Patrick Meighan, a writer for Family Guy, who was arrested during the eviction of OLA November 30th. Hear Patrick's first-person account of arrest and abuse on this episode.
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December 9, 2011
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Episode 010: When Facebook Friends Attack
Steve discusses why people think their opinions count as facts, without actual facts to back them up and why so many Facebook discussions blow up into arguments.
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December 8, 2011
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Episode 009: The Gayest Manly Jacket Ever
Steve questions the mind-set that went into Rick Perry's "Proud to be a Christian; hate gays, loooooove Christmas" ad and shares Time's Top Ten Everything of 2011.
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December 7, 2011
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Episode 008: Host of Hosts
Steve welcomes hosts from three other radio and live shows to discuss the responsibility show hosts have to their audiences. Guests include Johnny Dam of The DAMage Report, Popcorn Mafia's Grae Drake and Comedy Nation creator Bill Bronner.
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December 6, 2011
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Episode 007: Who Hurt You, FOX News?
Steve calls out FOX News after they label the Muppets as Commies. Also, the new Movement called "Take Back The Capitol" springs up in Washington D.C.
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December 5, 2011
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Episode 006: Comic Books and Carolla
Steve shares Alan Moore's response to Frank Miller, while dissecting Adam Carolla's rant against the 99%.
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December 2, 2011
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Episode 005: Sanctuary For The Occupiers
Rev. Sandie Richards, part of the group Occupy Los Angeles Sanctuary, who provided religious counseling and assistance to Occupy LA, talks about her impressions of the Movement.
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December 1, 2011
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Episode 004: Eviction Stories
Steve shares info about the illegal detainment of Occupy LA prisoners, and talks about the rumored 30 tons of trash collected by the LAPD
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November 30, 2011
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Episode 003: Journalism in the Age of Occupy
Tina Dupuy, Managing Editor of www.CrooksandLiars.com talks about witnessing the eviction of Occupy LA and the failings of the mainstream media in reporting the news.
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November 29, 2011
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Episode 002: Ozomatli and Dylan Brody Talk Occupy LA
Steve's guests include comedian/poet Dylan Brody and Ulises Bella from one of LA's most politically active bands, Ozomatli. They discuss performing for Occupy LA.
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November 28, 2011
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Episode 001: Another Opening of Another Show
Steve talks about the eviction of Occupy LA that didn't take place...yet. Also, thoughts from people at Occupy LA the day Mayor Villaraigosa announced the eviction.
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