On This Week with George Stephanopoulos, President Barack Obama claimed that the government's plan to punish people who don't have healthcare with a fee is not a "tax", but rather a "fine". Unfortunately for the president, if the legislature is handing down a "fine", these actions are 100% unconstitutional. Hear SIRIUS Patriot host Andrew Wilkow explain in this clip from his program.
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached using audio tapes as evidence, hear why Mr. Blagojevich is now fighting to bring those tapes to the public with SIRIUS Left Host Alex Bennett.
the power Host Joe Madison speaks with legendary NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown about Michael Vick’s returning to the league after serving jail time for his involvement with a dog fighting and gambling ring.
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Representative Robert M. Koczera (MA) had introduced a bill in January allowing the Governor to appoint an interim Senator to fill a vacated seat. That law is now being enacted due to the passing of Senator Kennedy. P.O.T.U.S. host Tim Farley asks is an interim appointment worth the effort? On Morning Briefing
Is Stephen Colbert a news reporter or an entertainer? P.O.T.U.S. host Pete Dominick sat down with the Comedy Central “news” host to discuss that and more on Stand Up! With Pete Dominick.
Some talk show hosts have been making some wild claims about the proposed Health Care Bill and P.O.T.U.S. host Pete Dominic sets the story straight with the help of Dr. Aaron Carroll, Director at Indiana University School of Medicine and author of “Don’t Swallow Your Gum: Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health.”
LISTEN NOW: HENRY GATES TELLS HIS SIDE OF THE STORY
the power Will he sue? Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., a prominent scholar and author, was arrested by the Cambridge Police Department after officers responded to reports that black men were breaking into his house. He tells his story and comments on the possibility of a lawsuit with the power host Joe Madison.
SIRIUS Left Host Mark Thompson talks with Dick Gregory, a long-time friend of the late Michael Jackson who announced that he will, “go on a fast on water only for 40 days until the truth is uncovered -- not just another story -- about the sudden death of Michael Jackson, one of the world’s most brilliant and talented people.” Hear the devoted friend's exclusive announcement on Make it Plain.
Governor Paterson describes his early support for the Judge and provides his prediction for the outcome of the hearings, he also hints at the possibility of running for re-election on Make it Plain with Mark Thompson on SIRIUS Left.
CNN's Soledad O'Brien moderated a Black in America 2 live radio roundtable on which she and notable guests from the African-American community—including educator Steve Perry and SIRIUS XM hosts Joe Madison and Mark Thompson examined different facets of the African-American experience in today’s world, continuing the conversation sparked by CNN’s acclaimed television series Black in America.
LISTEN NOW: MICHAEL’S FATHER JOE REACTS TO THE NEWS
Comedian/activist Dick Gregory recalls his conversation with Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson in the midst of all the news.
Reverend Jeremiah Wright clarifies statements made about Obama and decries the Holocaust Museum tragedy in an exclusive interview on Make it Plain with Mark Thompson on SIRIUS LEFT.
SIRIUS PATRIOT What do you tell a border guard who can double his yearly salary by looking the other way for 10 minutes? Conservative host Bill Bennett puts his perspective on the border issue.
U.S. Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) who's plane narrowly escaped mortar fire while departing Somalia discusses why he visited Somalia, the economic instability which has caused the surge in piracy and possible solutions to the crisis.
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh discusses the changing tone on foreign relations coming from the Obama administration with POTUS host Joe Mathieu.
P.O.T.U.S. host Ron Silver died peacefully Sunday after a two-year fight with esophageal cancer. The Tony Award-winner put as much passion into his SIRIUS XM radio show as his acting, saying, "Radio needs a change as much as the country." Time and time again, Ron expressed he was having the time of his life, getting on the radio each day leading important and intelligent discussions during such a fascinating time in history.
Listen Now: tributes to Ron from his radio family.
Would a new bill requiring death certificates for abortions fan the flames of the stem cell debate? Rep. Stacey Campfield is currently drafting the bill and its implications could be far reaching. Pressing the Representative, OutQ host Michelangelo Signorile wonders where that line would be drawn.
On March 7, 1965, 600 civil rights marchers were attacked by state and local police with billy clubs and tear gas. That day became known as "Bloody Sunday." The Selma marches marked the political and emotional peak of the American civil rights movement. Hear Mark Thompson at the commemoration of Bloody Sunday on its anniversary.
LISTEN NOW: FORMER AMBASSADOR RIPS BARACK OBAMA
Former UN Ambassador John Bolton sat down with the Bauer and Rose show on SIRIUS Patriot while attending the Conservative Political Action Conference. Bauer predicts that Obama will be a one term President.
LISTEN NOW: CONGRESSIONAL REACTION TO OBAMA'S ADDRESS
Why didn't House Republicans stand and applaud the passing of popular Laws that they voted for? House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) gives the inside reaction to President Obama's first formal address to Congress and the Republican's response to the President's comments on SCHIP with SIRIUS Left host Mark Thompson.
SIRIUS LEFT During the Selma Voting Rights Movement in 1965, the turnaround march created a split among protesters. Hear the story from Civil Rights activist and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) member Willie Mukasa Ricks when he joined SIRIUS Left host Mark Thompson in-studio.
FORMER NEW YORK LT. GOV RESPONDS TO OLBERMANN CHARGES
SIRIUS PATRIOT Former New York Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughey Ross responds to charges from MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann that she had been dishonest in her criticism of healthcare legislation found in the stimulus bill. Olbermann has yet to respond to a challenge to debate the subject, or to apologize for his comments. Hear her response while on the Wilkow Majority.
SIRIUS PATRIOT Ann Coulter was recently shut out of a scheduled NBC appearance, which she believes was due to her conservative beliefs. What would happen if the liberal media used the same tactics on one of their own? Hear Ann Coulter explain on SIRIUS Patriot with host Andrew Wilkow.
SIRIUS LEFT Rev. Wright talks about his thoughts on election night and how the negative media coverage affected his family with SIRIUS Left host Mark Thompson.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden made history in Tuesday's presidential election and SIRIUS was there to cover the event from all angles. Hear samples of the coverage and the historic announcement from SIRIUS Patriot, SIRIUS Left, Indie Talk, Catholic Channel and The Foxxhole.
DOCTOR RADIO
What are John McCain's chances of dying from melanoma while in office? Get the real medical facts when Doctor Radio debunks recent reports.
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Representative Ron Paul (R - TX) speaks with SIRIUS Patriot Host Mike Church about the financial bailout plan. Ron Paul had predicted the current economic crisis during his Presidential campaign. Is he glad he was correct?
Indie Talk
Indie Talk host Vinnie Politan plays the opposing campaign's attack ads for campaign spokesmen and gets their rebuttal. Hear Senior McCain Advisor Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Obama Economic Policy Director Jason Furman respond to critiques of their candidates tax plans.
INDIE TALK
How should the candidates handle the War? Political maverick Ron Silver, comedian Pete Dominick, and former Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan, offer their rapid fire opinions in these exclusive videos.
Former wrestler and politician Jesse Ventura doesn't just want to cross party lines, he wants to redraw them. Hear his case against the two party system as he chats with SIRIUS Left host Alex Bennett.
LISTEN NOW: PENN JILETTE'S POST TERRORIST ATTACK PLAN
What should the nation do after a terrorist attack? Comedian and magician Penn Jillette discovered a unique way to tick off the terrorists during The Ron Silver Show on Indie Talk.
Barack Obama’s comments about "bitter" Pennsylvanians to the world were first revealed by HuffPost blogger Mayhill Fowler. Hear Host Ron Silver with Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington discuss the story.
A series of comments from the Clintons spurred a backlash as the candidates head to South Carolina. Former President Bill Clinton joined Make it Plain host Mark Thompson to explain in an in-depth interview on SIRIUS Left.
Senator John McCain staked much of his campaign (and spending) on New Hampshire and it paid off with a win. Hear the Senator discusses his strategy with host Bill Bennett.
