http://www.samanddeidreshow.com en-us © 2008 Sam & Deidre Biting Political Commentary Sam & Deidre Biting (and sometimes humorous) commentary on political and current events in the United States and around the world. Biting (and sometimes humorous) commentary on political and current events in the United States and around the world. Sam & Deidre Sam's da Man! Sam's smiling for a change. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre We're back from our individual and collective distractions, still standing but wondering why. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre We're back from our individual and collective distractions, still standing but wondering why. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Folks, we've more than made up for our absence with this podcast, as we cover a range of topics. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Summertime And Living Is Not Easy Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Secular vs. Religious Positions: No doubt there is tension here. Sun, 31 May 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Tip-toeing around North Korea: Who isn't concerned about Kim Jong-il these days? Wed, 27 May 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Banks Thrive As Homeowners Continue To Lose Wed, 20 May 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Homeless Sadness: A poignant story about homeless nine year old Portland, Oregon Sun, 10 May 2009 16:14:10 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Method Behind Some of the Madness? Wed, 06 May 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Outrageous Reality: Two topics here: health care and recipients of our tax bailouts. Sun, 03 May 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Outrageous Reality: Two topics here: health care and recipients of our tax bailouts. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Ono Island, Alabama: As a small sidetrack from our usual fare Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre News Flash- New Political Party Formed Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Drugs Blocking Craving to Consume Alcohol Remain Unavailable to Most Alcoholics Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Volunteerism About To Become Required? Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Sunlight Or Gloom And Doom?: The answer seems to depend on who is speaking. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Upside Down on Health Care Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Economy - Where Do We Go From here? Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Obama's Attempts To Steer Out Of The Nightmare: We spend a good portion of the podcast on President Obama's positions on several fronts- the economy, health care and education. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre AIG: Sam adds an interesting twist to the topic of rage dejour. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Variety Is The Spice of What's Left of Life Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Socialism New Fear-Stirrer?: Harold Meyerson weighs in with "Who You Calling Socialist?" Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Recession/Depression Survival Tips Wed, 25 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Our podcast focuses on the mother-of-all trifecta bailouts: Banks and Wallstreet, Automakers and Homeowners. And we have plenty to say. Sun, 22 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Sam Speaks On The Economy: Tune into this opening segment and learn Sam's prediction on what shoes will drop next, both near and afar. Wed, 18 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre The Economic Nightmare Deepens: We begin the podcast with the topic that is foremost in most minds, at least in this country. You'll hear from one of our listeners about the loss of her job and her entanglement with bureaucracy when she went back to school for re-training. Sun, 15 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre The $789 Billion Dollar Question: We're all asking whether this taxpayer-funded stimulus will work at all. Wed, 11 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Bailout Fright: We say no one knows what to do, but concede that as President Obama puts it, if we do nothing catastrophy will result. Sun, 08 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Greasing Thugs' Palms A Way of Life: Sam opens the podcast with a summary of a NPR appearance of Sarah Chase, who describes her experience in establishing a natural ingredient cosmetics business in the Afghanistan region, and the necessity of paying bribes in addition to duties in transporting imported palm oil past Taliban members. Wed, 05 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Torture In An American Prison: We say torture is wrong, period. Sun, 01 February 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Economy: Well, there's everything from Starbucks to the U.S. Postal Service, to Part-Time Work, to "Safe Jobs" and the bailout. Wed, 28 January 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre Sam & Deidre Is There Job Security Anywhere With 16,000 Jobs Lost a Day? We begin the podcast with a topic that preys on many minds these days. Sun, 25 January 2009 16:15:11 GMT6 56:45 politics, news, political left, law, Democrats, vote, election, congress, senate, Iraq, Iran, Bush, politics, vote, sam, deidre