KCRW's Left, Right & Center

Obama-Geithner Revolt; Sarah Palin; Healthcare Update

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

There?s a strong feeling that Congress is bucking Obama and isn?t being called to task for it. For the first time, Obama?s approval ratings are below 50% (Gallup poll says) and calls for Treasury Secretary Geithner?s resignation are growing louder. Meanwhile, Sarah Palin?s managed to suck up a good deal of media oxygen. Also, the healthcare debate ? or vote about whether or not to bring it to debate ? is where we stand this week. Finally, Bob's 'rant' in praise of KCRW's departing General Manager Ruth Seymour.

911 Trial; Afghanistan; Asia; Job Summit; Fort Hood

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

Should trails of the alleged masterminds of 9/11 even take place? What will President Obama do in Afhganistan? An upcoming job summit may not be enough for Democrats in the next round of elections. Finally, the truth about Fort Hood, Take Two. (Arianna Huffington is away.)

Fort Hood Shooting; Unemployment Up; GOP Wins; Healthcare

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

The horror at Fort Hood raises questions of religion, education and mental health. Also, unemployment tops 10%, the GOP?s big election week, and healthcare comes to a vote.

Consumer Spending; Healthcare; Hillary/Pakistan; Elections

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Consumer spending drives the real economy and it is down. The healthcare reform bills presented by both Houses of Congress make this an historic moment. Did Hillary Clinton make things worse in Pakistan? A political wrap up on the elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York, and the implications for the Obama era. (Arianna Huffington is away.)

LRC Live from the Broad Stage

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:20:17 EST

Back by popular demand, Arianna Huffington, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley return to the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica with their wildly popular political week-in-review, Left, Right & Center. This special live broadcast will also be streamed live as an audio and video webcast at KCRW.com from 6-7pm PDT. It will be available for on-demand viewing and podcasts after noon on Tuesday, October 27.

CEO Pay; Public Option; Obama v. Fox; Saving Journalism

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Does government have the right to limit the pay of executives when taxpayers hold a majority interest in the company? The public option is sneaking back onto the table in the healthcare reform game. The Obama Administration takes a hard-core stance on Fox News. Plus, the Washington Post's Len Downie proposes public funding for journalism. (Mike Gonzalez, Communications Director at the Heritage Foundation, sits in for Tony Blankley, who is away.)

Wall Street v. Main Street; Healthcare; Balloon Boy

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Wall Street versus Main Street, healthcare marches on, and Balloon Boy. Truth of fiction?

Obama's Nobel; Healthcare Vote; The Dollar is Down

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

The Nobel Peace Prize has been, stunningly and unexpectedly, given to President Barack Obama. Plus, at long last, a vote is due in the Senate Finance Committee on something resembling healthcare reform. Finally, is the dollar still holding its own as the world's leading currency?

Olympics; Jobless Rate 9.8%; Iran; Baucus Bill; Sex!

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:33:35 EST

Obama's bid for Chi-town Olympic glory did nothing to aid America's cause. Is this a massive political failure or much ado about hardly anything? The economy, touted as recovering, continues to be a jobless recovery; unemployment's at 9.8%. Do we or don't we go into Afghanistan; is Obama in a box thanks to campaign promises? And SEX! Polanski, Ensign, Letterman ? is there a double standard for the elite?

Iran Nukes; Global Warming Denied; G-20 and US Banks

podmaster@kcrw.org (Arianna Huffington) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:00 EST

Revelations about Iran's secret nuclear power plant. Can the G-20 save the world economy? Global warming, which Tony declares a phony issue, and fresh jitters on Afghanistan...