The Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for history art and culture, Dr. Richard Kern, who joins us to talk about Christopher Columbus, and if we should still be celebrating his legacy with a national holiday. Plus later on in the show, music from comedians Gary Shapiro and Henry Phillips. But first, a song from Will Ryan and the Cactus County Cowboys.
Producer/Writer Dan Pasternack sits down to talk about comedy, producing and his latest projects. Plus, Michael Snyder reviews this weeks films. Also, Jimmy Lee Wirt with suggestions of what costumes to buy for Halloween from ShopWarOnChristmas.com.
David goes at it with Henriette Mantel and Judy Gold, plus Pacifica Radio’s John Matthew on the epidemic of rape on college campuses, and what California’s governor Jerry Brown is doing about it.
Comedian/director Jordan Brady stops by the show to talk with Laura House and Jerry Stahl about his latest documentary ‘I Am Road Comic‘, which is both available for viewing on Hulu as well as for purchase at iamroadcomic.com. It’s a fantastic film about the life a road comic, so don’t miss it. Also on the show, political satirist Will Durst chats about his new one man show, Steve Skrovan talks about this weeks Ralph Nader Radio Hour, and Pacific Radio’s John Matthews weighs in on the high cost of college.
On today’s program, David kick’s off the show with a commentary about the ongoing situation in Ferguson, Missouri. Then he’s joined by comedian’s Judy Gold and Henriette Mantel for a great conversation about when a joke is a joke, and when it’s just bad taste. It’s a lively discussion, so strap yourself in for about an hour and hang on!
On today’s show, the ever so funny comedian and writer for the Conan O Brien show Laurie Kilmartin joins Laura and Jerry to talk about her experience in live tweeting her father’s death, and how that helped in the process. It’s not all sadness and tears, so grab a box of tissues because you’ll be wiping away tears of laughter. Also on today’s program, Henriette Mantel stops by to talk about her new book ‘No Kidding‘. Plus John Matthews gives us the latest on Ferguson, Mo., and resident film critic Michael Snyder reviews some new movies.