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On Friday’s Radio Show…

Do guns make America safer? Alan discusses yesterday’s tragic shooting at Virginia Tech.

• Journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas, who is founder of Define American, tells Alan how he was thrown out of a Romney event today.

• It’s the Friday Night Free-For-All!

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On Thursday’s Radio Show…

• Alan speaks with Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) about President Obama’s vision for America’s middle class.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) explains why he wants to amend the Constitution to end unrestricted campaign spending by corporations.

• Former Defense Secretary William S. Cohen discusses the threat of a nuclear attack on U.S. soil, which is the subject of his new novel, Blink of an Eye.…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel December 8, 2011 • 38 Comments »

On Wednesday’s Radio Show…

Barry Lynn of Americans United for Separation of Church and State joins Alan to respond to Rick Perry’s pledge to “end Obama’s war on religion.”

• Will dozens of Indonesian immigrants who fled anti-Christian persecution be forced out of the U.S.? Alan speaks with Rev. Seth Kaper-Dale, who has been fighting to secure permanent legal status for the group.

• Alan examines how a Republican cabinet would look if the GOP defeats Obama.…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel December 7, 2011 • 9 Comments »

On Tuesday’s Radio Show…

“A Make or Break Moment”: Alan analyzes President Obama’s speech on the middle class.

• Did the Secret Service arrest a man for criticizing Dick Cheney? Protester Steven Howards discusses his Supreme Court battle over First Amendment rights.

• Proving that anything is possible, Alan praises Mitt Romney for taking the high road.…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel December 6, 2011 • 1 Comment »

On Monday’s Radio Show…

• Alan analyzes the impact of Herman Cain’s exit from the Republican presidential race.

Judge Andrew Napolitano explains why he’s concerned that the Senate passed a bill that would allow the president to use the military for law enforcement purposes.

Suck Up to Trump? Alan wonders why GOP candidates would dignify The Donald by participating in his latest TV stunt.…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel December 5, 2011 • 2 Comments »

On Friday’s Radio Show…

• Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker, who is Honorary Vice Chair of Michelle Obama’s Partnership for a Healthier America, speaks with Alan about childhood obesity, the presidential race, and much more.

• Why are Americans so fat? Richard McKenzie, author of Heavy!, weighs in.

• It’s the Friday Night Free-For-All!

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On Thursday’s Radio Show…

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), author of Core of Conviction: My Story, joins Alan to discuss her presidential campaign.

• Executive Director of the Libertarian National Committee Wes Benedict discusses their role in the 2012 election.

• Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks with Alan about the possible economic impact if Congress fails to extend the payroll tax cut.

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Aimee December 1, 2011 • 17 Comments »

On Wednesday’s Radio Show…

• Alan discusses yesterday’s Senate vote on indefinite detention of terror suspects with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).

• ACLU Senior Legislative Counsel Chris Anders explains the dangers of allowing the military to lock up U.S. citizens without trial.

• Think you can survive the cut? It’s Sudden Death Radio!

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel November 30, 2011 • 2 Comments »

On Tuesday’s Radio Show…

Cain’s collapsing campaign: Alan takes a moment to “do an assessment” of the former frontrunner’s future.

Deepak Chopra discusses his latest book, War of the Worldviews: Science Vs. Spirituality.

Oops, He Did It Again: Alan weighs in on Rick Perry’s latest flub.…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel November 29, 2011 • 4 Comments »

On Friday’s Radio Show…

Guest host Barry Weintraub fills in for Alan.…

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On Thursday’s Radio Show…

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the Best of Alan Colmes.

Guests include:
Star Trek legend William Shatner
• Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith
• Former NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer
• Award-winning actor Gary Sinise
Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller
Ron Reagan on his father, President Ronald Reagan
Franklin Graham on his father, Rev. Billy Graham…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel November 24, 2011 • 15 Comments »