[Speed Gibson,
Sunday August 20, 2006 at 12:53pm]
LIve 'Til Five
The Northern Alliance Radio Network continues to expand, adding a third segment from 3 pm to 5 pm Saturdays on The Patriot (AM 1280). King Banaian of SCSU Scholars hangs out his own shingle, ably assisted by Michael Brodkorb, famed exposer of Minnesota Democrats (MDE).
I think this is great for a number of reasons. One, I like King, a personable, engaging fellow who doesn't let his titles and degrees get in the way. Two, there's no time conflict with Taxpayers League Live on KTLK from noon to 2 pm, so I can use my Pogo to record it. Three, there's no more Savage Nation after the NARN. Most of all, it promises to focus on two subjects not covered by the previous four hours: economics and local politics.
If I ran the world (you would be foolish to offer me the position), economics would be required in high school. Not the usual comparative study of capitalism, socialism, communism, etc., but how this country works. There are personal, political, social, and of course, financial dimensions to this, and all are important.
Without economics, how does one truly understand issues like stadiums and mass transit? These are all trade-off's, the proverbial "allocation of limited resources" that economics is all about.
That's the steak. Now add the sizzle of local politics, and who better than MDE? Republicans have their moments and people like Governor Pawlenty, but Democrats are where all the fun is. When something goes wrong, Republicans wince, but Democrats get even, one way being a tip to MDE.
It will take a few shows for the boys to get the format right and the kinks out. Indeed, their first show while good, did seem a little cautious. A couple of the returns from a break reminded me of the Tom Daschle! show occasionally heard on the EIB. But the subjects like the Minnesota economy "on fire" (fuego?) and the "junkyard dog" candidate for Governor were interesting and on point.
Someday, the NARN will expand to take over the weekend. I'm penciling in the 3-5 am slot Sunday morning for High Adventure with Speed Gibson. But meanwile, congratulations King and Michael!
I think this is great for a number of reasons. One, I like King, a personable, engaging fellow who doesn't let his titles and degrees get in the way. Two, there's no time conflict with Taxpayers League Live on KTLK from noon to 2 pm, so I can use my Pogo to record it. Three, there's no more Savage Nation after the NARN. Most of all, it promises to focus on two subjects not covered by the previous four hours: economics and local politics.
If I ran the world (you would be foolish to offer me the position), economics would be required in high school. Not the usual comparative study of capitalism, socialism, communism, etc., but how this country works. There are personal, political, social, and of course, financial dimensions to this, and all are important.
Without economics, how does one truly understand issues like stadiums and mass transit? These are all trade-off's, the proverbial "allocation of limited resources" that economics is all about.
That's the steak. Now add the sizzle of local politics, and who better than MDE? Republicans have their moments and people like Governor Pawlenty, but Democrats are where all the fun is. When something goes wrong, Republicans wince, but Democrats get even, one way being a tip to MDE.
It will take a few shows for the boys to get the format right and the kinks out. Indeed, their first show while good, did seem a little cautious. A couple of the returns from a break reminded me of the Tom Daschle! show occasionally heard on the EIB. But the subjects like the Minnesota economy "on fire" (fuego?) and the "junkyard dog" candidate for Governor were interesting and on point.
Someday, the NARN will expand to take over the weekend. I'm penciling in the 3-5 am slot Sunday morning for High Adventure with Speed Gibson. But meanwile, congratulations King and Michael!