Boehner calls out 'False Prophets' in GOP

I am joined by Peter Schroeder of ‘The Hill’ and callers to discuss how John Boehner stepping down as House leader will affect Congress and the country as a whole. We also discuss his ‘False Prophets’ comment.

Speaker Boehner Leaves a Dysfunctional Republican House

John Boehner Resigning as Speaker of the House

I speak with my guest Mike Lane, President of Intelliface Strategies, about the recent decision by John Boehner to step down as Speaker of the House.
Mike is a Republican strategist, so things get interesting in this long discussion. We disagree on many topics.
We also touch upon Pope Francis’ visit which has now taken him to NYC.

Pope Francis' Congressional Speech

I talk about Pope Francis’ speech that he gave before a joint session of Congress this morning. No surprise, Pope Francis touched upon America’s most polarizing of issues including climate change, abortion, guns, and same-sex marriage.
I play the audio from all the major points of his 50-minute speech.

What Role Should Religion Play in Politics?

On the day Pope Francis arrives in the US for the first time, I reflect on the role religion plays in politics. I also discuss the way religion has played a part in representatives decisions while keeping in mind the separation between church and state. Many are looking forward to the speech Pope Francis will be giving in front of a joint session of Congress this week.