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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Today’s Hot Topics
- POTUS v. SCOTUS: Chief Justice John Roberts speaks out – is he right to say the State of the Union is nothing but a political pep rally?
- Bill attended yesterday’s Senate Democratic Progressive Media Summit, where ending the filibuster was a hot topic
- Health Care: Should we not support the bill because the public option isn’t included?
Guests
- Politico Congressional Reporter Jonathan Allen will discuss the latest on health care from the Capitol
- Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) gives us his take on health care
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Eric Massa — From My Hero to My Zero
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Today’s Hot Topics
- Former Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) continues to go off the deep end, appearing on the Glenn Beck show
- Has Massa done damage to the Democrats and the health care bill?
- The health care bill as it is now – would you vote for it, or not?
Guests
- Lee Saunders, currently Executive Assistant to AFSCME President Gerald McEntee, will discuss yesterday’s rally against health insurance executives
- Bob Fertik, co-founder of Democrats.com will talk about his work against the Supreme Court’s corporate campaign finance decision. Check out his NEW website, democracy.us
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: The President’s Mistake on Terrorism
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Today’s Hot Topics
- Eric Massa: Has he gone off the deep end? Or, telling the truth? Is he doing damage to the democratic party?
- President Obama continues his pitch for health care reform, going after insurance companies
Guests
- Aaron Swartz, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee will discuss their work to include the public option in health care reform
- US News and World Report White House Correspondent Ken Walsh gives us the latest from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Corruption is Bipartisan
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Today’s Hot Topics
- The Oscars: Surprise! No big win for Avatar, and more
- Health Care: Republicans offer nothing but talking points over the weekend
- The 9/11 terror trials: Should the suspects be tried in civilian or military court?
Guests
- House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) will discuss the latest on health care reform
- Boston Globe Washington Bureau Reporter Matt Viser will discuss Scott Brown’s recent trip to campaign for John McCain
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: The Kid-Friendly Skies
- Bill’s Latest Column: Drawing the Battle Lines on Health Care
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Today’s Hot Topics
- Take Your Kid To Work Day…at Air Traffic Control?
- MoveOn is going after Blanche Lincoln – is it smart for Democrats to go after members of the party that aren’t liberal enough?
- The latest on health care reform
Guests
- Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) will give his latest thoughts on health care reform, and his plan to change the filibuster
- Politico White House reporter Josh Gerstein delivers the latest from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Obama’s Call To Arms
- Bill’s Latest Column: Drawing the Battle Lines on Health Care
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- Follow the show on Twitter. Bill tweets live from the White House press briefings!
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Today’s Hot Topics
- President Obama pushes ahead on health care reform
- What are the political implications of the President’s new hard-line strategy on health care – will it help or hurt Democrats?
- An air traffic controller allows his son and daughter to control air traffic at JFK in New York
Guests
- Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD) will discuss the latest on health care reform
- Former DNC Chair and Governor Howard Dean gives us his thoughts on President Obama’s latest push on health care reform
- CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash gives us the latest on health care from Capitol Hill, and Rep. Eric Massa’s (D-NY) sudden retirement annoucement
Don’t Miss
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Executive Producer Peter Ogburn fills in for Bill today!
Hot Topics
- Peter returns to yesterday’s topics on teacher accountability after loads of listener reaction
- Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) ends his filibuster
- The US Postal Service is looking to cut Saturday mail delivery
Guests
- Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) will discuss his thoughts on Senator Jim Bunning’s obstructionism
- Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) gives us the latest on health care
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Republicans Don’t Want Health Reform
- Bill’s Latest Column: Republicans Give Green Light for Reconciliation
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Executive Producer Peter Ogburn fills in for Bill today!
Hot Topics
- Jim Bunning, Fillibuster Lover
- President Obama says: Bad school? Fire the teachers. Why not?
- The latest on health care
Guests
- Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) will discuss the latest way forward on health care
- Huffington Post columnist Sam Stein will discuss the latest on health reform from the White House
- Dallas Morning News Senior Political Writer Wayne Slater will discuss the latest on the TX Governor’s race
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Republicans Don’t Want Health Reform
- Bill’s Latest Column: Republicans Give Green Light for Reconciliation
- Get a Bill Press Show Mug to go with Bill’s Brew!
- Purchase a podcast subscription and listen to the show anytime you want, on your computer, iPod, or .mp3 player!
- Follow the show on Twitter. Bill tweets live from the White House press briefings!
- The Bill Press Show on Facebook
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Executive Producer Peter Ogburn fills in for Bill today.
Hot Topics
- Health Care: Democrats say they have the votes, Republicans say no
- Sea World Tragedy: Should the whales be freed?
- Tea baggers: It’s their one-year anniversary
Guests
- Politico’s Carol Lee will discuss the big changes in the White House Social Office, and the latest on the health care debate
- National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel will discuss the latest on the President’s education plans, and how the current health care debate affects teachers
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Republicans Don’t Want Health Reform
- Bill’s Latest Column: Republicans Give Green Light for Reconciliation
- Get a Bill Press Show Mug to go with Bill’s Brew!
- Purchase a podcast subscription and listen to the show anytime you want, on your computer, iPod, or .mp3 player!
- Follow the show on Twitter. Bill tweets live from the White House press briefings!
- The Bill Press Show on Facebook
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Have a great weekend!
Friday, February 26th, 2010
Miss anything this week? Download podcasts here.
- Hear Bill’s conversations with Donna Shalala, Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D-MI), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and more!
Don’t Miss
- Bill’s Blog: Republicans Don’t Want Health Reform
- This Week’s Column: Republicans Give Green Light for Reconciliation
- Get a Bill Press Show Mug to go with Bill’s Brew!
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- Follow the show on Twitter. Bill tweets live from the White House press briefings!
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