The Suicidal Co-Pilot [IS]

Today we discuss the Germanwings co-pilot who crashed the plane after locking the pilot out of the cockpit when he went to the bathroom.
I was joined by Craig Holman in the second hour, who serves as Public Citizen’s Capitol Hill lobbyist on ethics, lobbying and campaign finance rules. We discussed the possibility of President Obama issuing an executive order requiring full disclosure of political spending by corporations receiving federal contracts, as well as by their directors and officers.
I also discussed the violent arrest of Martese Johnson, a black University of Virginia student, by state liquor agents that left him bloodied and needing 10 stitches in his head.
Finally, I spoke with Jessica Taylor, the Campaign Editor for The Hill. We discussed the Religious Right voters and how Republican Presidential candidates will try to court them for 2016.

Ted Cruz and Bowe Bergdahl [ISLM]

And a big announcement…

G'Day from Australia [IS]

Today, in the second hour, I joint simulcast with Matt and Dave of the Australian Broadcasting Service in Adelaide, Australia.
PLUS Can Texas ban the confederate flag on its license plate? The US Supreme Court will decide.
AND Will a melting Antarctic Glacier flood us all?
AND 10% of World’s population must find water every single day. A report from climate:water
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Aaron Shock, Republican Obstruction, and Support for Easier Voting [News Channel 8]

Bibi, Barack, and Boehner Won’t Affect Strong US-Israel Alliance [FOX]

The disagreements among Bibi and Barack and Boehner will not affect the fundamental US-Israel Alliance.