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Episode 63 – At The Homo… Homo-A-GoGo

Oct 5th

Gitmo Nation Roundtable
At The Homo… Homo-A-GoGo
Tuesday October 5, 2010

This edition of the Roundtable talks about Wyclef’s recent hospitalization, the Stuxnet worm, protests over pension reform in France, the conviction of Faisal Shazhad, decriminalization of marijuana in California, the recent discovery of another potential exo-planet, the Tyler Clementi case and gay rights, Equador, the revelation of GPS spying on the Android platform, spying by the government, Pakistan, and the War on Terror. The hosts; Brian Masi, Eric Carlson, Robin Police, and Chris Wapcaplets discuss these topics and their picks of the week.

Listen to Episode 63 – At The Homo… Homo-A-GoGo

Follow-Up
Wyclef hospitalized for stress
Stuxnet Questions and Answers
French hold a third day of protest against pension reform
Times Square plotter ‘planned second bomb attack’

This Week’s News
Marijuana Legalization
Schwarzenegger Marijuana: Governor Signs Decriminalization Bill

Exo-Planet Discovery
someone found a hospitable planet
‘Alien’ Held on Sex Charges

Tyler Clementi/Gay Rights, or, Homo-a-No-Go
Private Moment Made Public, and a Fatal Jump
Victim of Secret Dorm Sex Tape Posts Facebook Goodbye, Jumps to His Death
Fox News: Suicide is proof tech dehumanizes
A Fatal Encounter in a Newark Park
Middlesex prosecutor not rushing to additional charges in Tyler Clementi case
2 arrested in anti-gay beating at famed NY gay bar
After 2 NY jumps, aiming to prevent public suicide
It Gets Better Project

The Ecuador Is Falling
President Attacked Amid Riots In Ecuador
Ecuador declares emergency as police protest, president is attacked
Obama administration fingerprints on Ecuador coup attempt
Quito’s Police: CIA breeding ground

Gitmo Nation
Some Android apps caught covertly sending GPS data to advertisers
Does this mean the FBI is after us?

Pakistan
Obama: ‘We need to make clear to people that the cancer is in Pakistan’
War on Terror Logic
CIA Escalates in Pakistan
US drone strike killed 5 German militants training in Pakistan, officials say
Drones Kill Westerners in Pakistan
Pervez Musharraf launched his ‘All Pakistan Muslim League’
U.S., Britain Issues Travel Warnings for Europe
Japan, Sweden join in terror alerts
Terror alerts sow travel confusion
Obama ‘following’ Europe threat
NYPD Prepares for Guerilla-Style Terror Attack
US military defense cuts unlikely

Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Odds Against Third-Party Bid Not as Long as They Seem
Wikipedia
Eric Carlson’s Pick
French President Sarkozy Demands Financial Transaction Tax
Robin Police’s Pick
Not So Humble Pie
Chris Wapcaplets’ Pick
Your local food pantry. Think about donating.

Android, Baking, cell phones, CIA, economics, Ecuador, Europe, Exploration, FBI, France, gay rights, Germany, Haiti, Humanity, internet, Iran, Marijuana, NYC, Pakistan, Poverty, Retirement, Space, Stuxnet, Terrorism, voting, Wyclef

Episode 61 – The Walrus Mustache Appointment

Sep 21st

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Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Walrus Mustache Appointment
Tuesday September 21, 2010

This week on the Roundtable Brian Masi, BaS the Born Again Skeptic, and RadioNed discuss key stories including updates in the strugge over pension reform in Frnace, the announcement of Elizabeth Warren’s new position, the release of Sarah Shourd from Iran, the nuclear situation in the Middle East including Israel and Iran, the US economy, unemployment, taxation, and the size of the government, the War on Terror, the Catholic Church and the Pope’s visit to the UK, and Newt Gingrich’s recent comments. The panelists also discuss their picks of the week.

Listen to Episode 61 – The Walrus Mustache Appointment

Follow-Up
French pension reform bill cleared by lower house
Chris Dodd warns White House on Elizabeth Warren move
Source: Obama to announce Warren Friday
Elizabeth Warren will build new consumer protection bureau
Yves Smith Says Warren Appointment is All Smoke, No Fire
Who Is Elizabeth Warren And Why Does The Establishment Fear Her
Interim Plan for Warren Raises Even Supporters’ Eyebrows
American urges release of friends
American Asks Iran to Free Others
Ahmadinejad Wants Release of Iranians Held in U.S.

This Week’s News
Israel/Iran
Israel to Buy Advanced US Fighter Jets
Arabs to Target Israel At U.N. Atom Body, Resist West
Iran’s President Brings Political Baggage to NY
Special Report – Tracking Iran’s Nuclear Money Trail to Turkey
Iran Raids Office of Opposition Leader, Moussavi


Ahmadinejad: Bin Laden Is in D.C.

Economy
U.S. Poverty Rate Hits 15 – Year High
Millions of Americans risk exclusion from the job market forever, OECD warns
Banks seize record number of homes
Republican leader rejects compromise with Obama on tax cuts
Pelosi hedges on tax cuts
Senate Passes Bill to Aid Small Businesses
Senate passes small business credit measure
Geithner under fire at Banking hearing
300 Economists Warn Congress: Don’t Kill Growth And Jobs In The Name Of Deficit Reduction
Dubai may have to knock down buildings constructed during boom
The Laffer Curve
“The Shifty Laffer Curve | PDF LINK
Gov. Christie says he will cut income taxes within next ‘year or two’

War on Terror
British terrorism suspect arrested in Amsterdam
‘Serious Concern’ Over Fraud at Afghan Elections
US Missile Strike Kills 5 Militants in Pakistan
Pentagon to funnel US arms to Yemen to fight al-Qaeda
Major defense contractor lobbyist to plead guilty in probe of illegal donations to lawmakers

Catholic Church
14 Convicted Abusers Remain Priests in U.K.
London mayor requests C-charge exemption for Popemobile
Row after Pope’s remarks on atheism and Nazis
Papal visit: Thousands protest against Pope in London

Pope, Ending His Trip, Recalls Nazi Terror In WW2

Gingrich 2012?
Gingrich Praises New Conservatism and Targets ‘Elite’
Gingrich proposes law to ban Sharia, accuses health secretary of ‘Soviet tyranny’
Quote of the Day: Newt Gingrich Is On His Way to No Longer Be Taken Seriously

Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Musings on Beer
30 Rock
BaS’ Pick
Heart.ORG
RadioNed’s Pick
Medal of Honor awarded to CMSGT Richard L. Etchberger
Obama awards posthumous Medal of Honor to PA man
Award Ceremony coverage from CSPAN
CIA Report: The Fall of Lima Site 85


Lima Site 85 Vintage Film archive posted to YouTube

Beer, Catholic Church, Consumer Protection, Democrats, Economy, Elections, Elizabeth Warren, France, Heart Disease, Iran, Israel, Newt Gingrich, Pensions, Politics, Prisoners, Regulation, Retirement, Rupublicans, Taxation, The Pope, Unemployment, war, War on Terror

Episode 60 – The Gold is Missing

Sep 15th

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Gitmo Nation Roundtable
The Gold is Missing
Tuesday September 14, 2010

This week the Roundtable discusses the developments in the Iran hostage situation, NATO’s request for more troops from Belgium, the Koran burning media blitz, Geert Wilders’ speech in New York, a court ruling about the CIA, government contractors, and extraordinary rendition, WikiLeaks’ new hype, 9/11 and Kurt Sonnefeld, Google Apps for Government, and European news including France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The panelists on episode 60 are Brian Masi, RadioNed, Robin Police, and Kami no Kodomo.

Listen to Episode 60 – The Gold is Missing

Follow-Up
Iran To Release 1 of 3 Jailed Americans
Iran’s chief prosecutor says American backpacker to be freed on $500,000 bail
NATO asks Belgium for more troops
Meer Belgen gevraagd voor Afghanistan
Belgen in grootste offensief ooit tegen taliban
US President Obama condemns plans to burn the Koran
Interpol Warns Koran – Burning May Trigger Attacks -
US Koran burning event on hold, says pastor Terry Jones
Coverage of Koran Case Stirs Questions on Media Role
NYC speech Geert Wilders
Bitter debate over ‘ground zero mosque’ marks 9/11 anniversary
Former Terry Jones church in Germany denounces Koran-burning plan
Asian Nations oppose Koran burning
Court Sides With C.I.A. on Seizure of Terror Suspects
WikiLeaks readying the ‘biggest leak of military intelligence ever’