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Stand Up For The Truth PodcastChris Quintana: Poems, Prayers and Prophecies in the PsalmsMary welcomes back Pastor Chris Quintana today for a discussion of the book of Psalms. Diverse authors, themes and style highlight this wonderful instructional book - which has also comforted many a believer down through the ages. We talk about the structure of the book that has 2461 verses, and the longest book in the bible - Psalm 119 - which is also an acrostic. One of the main authors, David, was a pivotal person in all of history but in the Scriptures, it gets personal with his laments, cries and proclamations that not only drew him closer to God, but it...2024-10-1554 min

Stand Up For The Truth PodcastReplay – Chris Quintana and Bruce Carroll: And Hope Does Not DisappointChris Quintana [Original airdate: 9/8/23] Chris Quintana of Old Path Ministries, Mary Danielsen and Crash Connell along with Dove award winning musician Bruce Carroll discuss disaster overload. Anyone who thinks the world will normalize is not thinking realistically, and yet people very much want to go back to some "restore point" and make it all go away. But is God trying to tell us something in the mayhem? More than likely. And that "something" is that the "end of all things is at hand" according to Peter. But that hope that God gives is designed to warn the ungodly and have...2024-06-1055 min

Hits Different6. Quality Start Quintana is BackThis week on Hits Different, David and Kaitlyn talk "football stickers" and Bend it Like Beckham, two of the best things about these two Americans' childhoods even though both are incredibly British. The episode goes on forever because it's been two weeks and we have much to say to each other.It's all connected, and here's how: After a four-game set with the Cubs, the Mets will be going to Taylor Swift's "Florida!!!" to play the Rays. Guess who listened to Taylor Swift when he was in high school and she was in her country music...2024-04-291h 11

The Quintana ShowGeorge Washington Mistakenly Starts The First World War. The Goths Driven From Home Rise Up & Stop The HunsThe guys go “WTF” over early “World Wars”. Q goes over the harrowing circumstances in 1754 which led a young naive Lieutenant Colonel to mistakenly start, in the woods of the Ohio Valley, what is widely regarded to be the “first world war.” A war which went on to shape the growth of the future American empire and the borders and destinies of some of the greatest nations in the world. All because a nervous 21 year-old officer made a single mistake. Mike then tells of the epic and little-known history of the Goths, who were driven out of their lands and across t...2024-03-3137 min

The Quintana ShowWhen a Wrong Turn Led to 20 Million Deaths - That Time the U.S. Govt Killed its VeteransThe guys cover World War I. Mike tells the tragic and almost-forgotten story of the Bonus March. Jobless, homeless, and desperate World War I veterans camped outside of the Capitol in DC in 1932 to beg for promised bonuses. The government’s reaction was a dark and shameful American tragedy. Q then tells of the incredible string of coincidences on the parade route in Kosovo that led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This was the match that lit the powder-keg that became World War I, the most brutal of the wars - with 20 million left dead. Wel...2024-03-2328 min

The Quintana ShowThe King Undone by a Chicken Dinner & The Billionaire Who Vanished in Mid-AirMike tells the amazing story of how King Richard the Lionheart's snub to Leopold V of Austria (and the former's love of chicken) led to his disappearance and kidnapping. Q takes Mike through a WTF rabbit hole over the circumstances surrounding the still-unsolved death of Belgian financier Alfred Lowenstein, who was the third richest man in 1938. How did this global business magnate just disappear whilst in mid-air in his private plane? Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining a...2024-03-1641 min

The Quintana ShowTwo Forgotten Dark Moments in American HistoryIn this episode, Q tells us the frighteningly true story of how the US & USSR were a single breath away from total nuclear war and one man saved humanity. Mike tells us about a literal beatdown that occurred in the U.S. Senate chambers and the CRAZY reaction that the public had to it. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t for...2024-03-0724 min

The Quintana ShowThe Laughing Sickness of 1962 & Caesar's Deadly Humor with PiratesGo "WTF" on laughter-related topics throughout history. Q tells of a sinister event where over 1,000 schoolgirls fell prey to uncontrollable bouts of laughter in 1962, a mystery that remains unsolved. Mike then relates the story of how a young Julius Caesar befriended, joked, and laughed with his pirate kidnappers, but then returned with a not-so-funny surprise – as he promised. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And...2024-03-0120 min

The Quintana ShowCaesar's Most Gangster Warfare Feat & the Snail that Created an EmpireToday Q and Mike discuss two WTFs of Rome and Carthage. Mike details Julius Caesar’s EPIC and almost unbelievable feats from the Battle of Alesia. Q discussed how control of an unassuming snail made the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians into an empire that dominated the Mediterranean. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans!2024-02-2426 min

The Quintana ShowStreaming Was 1 Vote Away From Being Banned & Common Tech Device Named After a VikingToday the guys discuss WTF moments in the history of technology. Mike discusses how in 1984, the VCR (and the DVD, DVRs, and streaming) came within one vote of being banned. David discusses how tech firms worked a fascinating compromise to name Bluetooth after a Scandinavian king who was murdered while relieving himself. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you eithe...2024-02-1920 min

The Quintana ShowIconic Bass Line That No One Played Vs. Banned Christmas ClassicIn this episode of WTF History, Mike and David venture into two oddities of music history. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans! 2024-02-0211 min

The Quintana ShowThe Gonzo Life of Martin Van Buren & The Oh So Fertile Life of John Tyler…..Join Q and Mike as they talk about the incredible lives of two U.S. presidents. Our 8th President Martin Van Buren's post-presidential life was anything but a quiet one, while our 10th President John Tyler has a surviving grandchild in 2024!Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans! - Watch and subs...2024-01-2715 min

The Quintana ShowThe Exploding Carcass of a King & Favors Not Forgotten for Jean-Baptiste BernadotteJoin Q and Mike as they tell two fascinating stories about two kings of Europe: William the Conqueror and Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. A painful death and exploding funeral for one of the most powerful kings of his age, while another is an unbelievable story of how a French son of a district attorney became the King of Sweden because of simple gestures of kindness, empathy, and respect that were remembered.Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful...2024-01-1917 min

The Quintana ShowWTF History - World War II: Stalingrad & Vojtek the Bear"WTF History" shares little-known astounding facts on historical topics. In this episode, the guys cover World War II. Mike presents the mind-blowing casualty statistics from Stalingrad, and Q covers the bear who was decorated for bravery and became a corporal in the Polish army. Prepare to ask: WTF?! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans! 2024-01-1024 min

The Quintana ShowThis Song is about WHAT!?! - Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax"rguably no music group had a bigger 18-month run than Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984 - no one. They dominated both music, the news, and pop culture - the world was their oyster, and in just two years, they were gone. Join Q and Tim as they dive into the iconic 80s hit, "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Would it be a hit if released in today's music landscape, despite the overt sexual innuendo and being banned by the BBC before it was even released? This hit, produced by the hottest producer of the moment, Trevor Horn, conquered 1984 and...2024-01-0639 min

The Quintana ShowHow California CHOSE to Become a Haven for Criminals, Drugs & Homeless.California - by CHOICE - has become a haven for criminals. Through choices by the legislature,, and votes of the people - funded by the wealthy elite - CA has now turned the “criminals” into the “victims” and the law-abiding into collateral damage. Today we have an explosive interview on crime in California with Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig. The 18-year DA of the county next door to the California State capitol, Reisig has been around to see a change in California's regards to crime… for the worse! He and Q talk about how crime has gotten worse and who is...2023-12-3041 min

The Quintana ShowRoger Kibbe – The Very Twisted I-5 StranglerToday we bring you the very twisted Roger Kibbe, the I-5 Strangler. What’s interesting here is that there is a very long period of time where Kibbe seems to simply disappear before he reappears with a horrific murderous frenzy. The question for law enforcement has always been: how many victims did he have during that “dark period” – for all we know, given the mind-blowing rate of his murders once he re-surfaced, he could very well be CA’s most prolific serial killer. What we do know is that during the 1980s the I-5 Freeway around Sacramento was his very liter...2023-12-2450 min

The Quintana ShowFrom Forgotten Softcore Movie Soundtrack to the Greatest Earworm EVER Mahna-MahnaHow a softcore porn soundtrack composer, teamed up with the “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” movie theme whistler, get a boost from a comedian from the ’40s, and then get boosted by The Muppets to create one of the greatest earworms… EVER. And as earworm-y as the song is… its creator had zero idea of what he had created. Back in the 1960s pornography was illegal in most of the world so creative people made “nature documentaries'' featuring nudists, among other things, and “Viva la Sauna Svedese” or “Hooray for the Swedish Sauna” was written by Italian composer Piero Umilani for a...2023-12-1629 min

The Quintana ShowMorris Solomon: Serial Killer to the Core REMIX (Serial Killers | True Crime | California)or all our newer viewers, we are bringing you a new, faster, punchier, and better-edited cut of an older episode we loved: we call them Quintana Show Remixes! Even if you saw the original, you will want to see this as it’s completely re-structured to assist in the storytelling. Remix 4: Morris Solomon, Jr. The Sacramento Slayer. The Oak Park Ripper. The Candy Man. Morris Solomon left a bloody trail of victims across Northern California until his own ego brought him down. Today retired Sacramento Police Detective John Cabrera rejoins the program to tell us all about how he hu...2023-12-0948 min

The Quintana ShowThe Shocking Wave of Open Antisemitism in AmericaQ & Gatto have spent decades in politics and neither of them has seen the level and volume of antisemitism that is occurring now across the country. Watch as they discuss the likely causes and whether there is any rolling this back now that it’s so open. Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let you know what’s really going down at the Capitol and around the state. 2023-12-0914 min

The Quintana ShowJFK Assassination Report: What Are They Hiding?60 years ago President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas. However, both Presidents Trump and Biden have delayed releasing all of the reports on the investigation. Why? Who are they protecting? The CIA? Political families? Wealthy donors? Today Mike and Q dive into why the government refuses to release ALL the documents - even 60 years later. Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let you know what’s really going down at the Capitol and around the state. - ...2023-11-2412 min

The Quintana ShowCharlene and Gerald Gallego: A Match Made in Hell REMIXFor all our newer viewers, we are bringing you a new, faster, punchier, and better-edited cut of an older episode we loved: we call them Quintana Show Remixes! Even if you saw the original, you will want to see this as it’s completely re-structured to assist in the storytelling. Remix 4:Human monsters do exist. We talk about Charles Manson or Golden State Killer but Gerald and Charlene Gallego were monsters that we think only exist in fiction. Today Ret. Sacramento Detective John Cabrera returns to talk about the one killer that made him...2023-11-181h 20

The Quintana ShowThe Batgirl Killer: Pretty EvilFor all our newer viewers, we are bringing you a new, faster, punchier, and better-edited cut of an older episode we loved: we call them Quintana Show Remixes! Even if you saw the original, you will want to see this as it’s completely re-structured to assist in the storytelling. Remix 3: The Batgirl Killer: Pretty Evil One of the most genius individuals Q has ever come across also happens to be a cold-blooded murderer. This is such an amazing story because you witness how despite how smart and organized a person may be – evil is evil...2023-11-121h 04

The Quintana ShowYT's Funniest Human, Eleanor Morton, Returns to the Show and Spills Even More Tea!We welcome one of Q's favorite guests, Eleanor Morton, back to the show. The Scottish internet sensation is back to talk about the new King, why Americans write the best rom-coms, the Scottish personality, her take on the French and so much more. Watching and you’ll understand why she’s one of the best comedians on the internet. - Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entert...2023-10-2856 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through - The 9 People Who Claim They are the Rightful Emperor of the Roman Empire TODAYThe TikTok trend about how often guys think about the Roman Empire made us ask: What did it mean to be a Roman Emperor? And who can claim credibly to be the Roman Emperor TODAY? Surprisingly, there are nine royal houses who could (and do) claim the Roman throne…..RIGHT NOW! Q and Mike list them and tell their stories of war, conquest, and ancient titles. You will not believe who is on the list!!- Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and non...2023-10-2727 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through: The Death of the IconoclastHow does social media resemble "The Twilight Zone?" In this episode, Mike and Q connect social media, technology, government surveillance, the concept of iconoclasts, and one of the greatest episodes of TV ever made. We would like to know from you: who do you think of as a free-thinking iconoclast and why? - Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let you know what’s really going down at the Capitol and around the state. 2023-09-2717 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through - US Senate Dress Code DisrespectUS Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has dropped the dress code for the Floor of the US Senate. Q thinks it's the barbarians storming the gates of society, and he and Mike debate what the actual affect is; for both the institution and our society. Is a dress code really just a dress code? Or does it stand for something so much bigger? And why would we make such a change for a single Senator? We think you'll love the convo!! Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut...2023-09-2717 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through - Re-Visiting Mafia Boss Michael FranzeseToday Mike and Q recount the most popular episode of the Quintana Show EVER: our interview with the Colombo Family Capo who simply walked away from the Cosa Nostra - Michael Franzese!! Gatto & Q recount how Michael coolly and bluntly spilled the beans on the Cosa Nostra involvement in the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, as well as how the Cosa Nostra ensured J. Edgar Hoover's FBI would leave them alone, and so much more!! It was a trip we had to revisit! The Original Michael Franzese Interview: https://youtu.be/RVnWtonnaZA W...2023-08-2512 min

The Quintana ShowHow an Anarchist Punk Band Created a Timeless Raucuous Anthem: "Tubthumping" by ChumbawambaIn November of 1997, Titanic opened as a smash hit, and Seinfeld and ER ruled the airwaves. The music charts were filled with slow, sappy, forgettable songs - except the song that hit #6. "Tubthumping" by the dyed-in-the-wool anarchist punk band, Chumbawa was a pounding sports/drinking anthem that still reverberates through stadiums today. But the story is so much cooler - learn how an anarchist collective that was formed in 1983 with the goal of destroying capitalism created a multi-million selling hit in 1997, used the money to fuel their political passion projects, and then walked away as happy as can be...2023-08-2528 min

The Quintana ShowTasting History with Max MillerWe have an exciting episode for you today: Max Miller the host of the INSANELY popular "Tasting History" on YouTube AND newly crowned celebrity cookbook king with the runaway best-seller, "Tasting History" cookbook. Q and Max discuss where their mutual love of history comes from, his surprise cookbook success, and some of his best and worst dish adventures. We also discuss the "Max Miller v James Townsend" approach to historic food YouTube supremacy, and why it’s important to make a show that you as the host like, not what you think will get you "views"!!! Welco...2023-08-1338 min

The Quintana ShowCA’s Non-Profit Scam. How to Make Millions and NOT Solve a ProblemFentanyl is a poison and a scourge in California and the only solution the Assembly Committee on Public Safety can see is to (drum roll) throw money at it. Here’s the problem with that: once people and organizations start to get money to solve a problem they don’t want to actually solve the problem because then the money river will dry up. Q and Mike have seen this with homelessness, affordable housing, and countless other “good causes - and sadly suspect the same thing will happen with fentanyl.Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network...2023-08-0415 min

The Quintana ShowStrip-Mining the IP! Hollywood’s Franchise FatigueIn this episode, Q and Mike talk about the big Hollywood weekend of Oppenheimer and The Barbie Movie. Q is excited because at least it isn’t another “franchise weekend” while Mike relates that virtually ALL Hollywood storytelling comes from intellectual property instead of original ideas. Movies are no longer based on artistic merit but only Moneyball metric-based content and it’s pretty much all crap.Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let you know what’s really going down at the...2023-08-0411 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through: Could the Democrats be Headed for a 1968 Problem?Are the Democrats headed for a 1968 Convention problem? Mike and Q review the latest in the current presidential race by looking back at 1968 when the incumbent dropped from the race only months before the convention and the chaos that ensued. Mike only gives it a 25% max chance that President Biden doesn’t run, but if he doesn’t and waits too late to announce - history could be revisited. In March of 1968, LBJ blindsided his staff, party, and the country by announcing that he wouldn’t seek reelection months before the Democratic party nominating convention in Chicago. Because it was so...2023-07-2916 min

The Quintana ShowCA Sen. Shannon Grove Talks Overcoming the “Public Safety” Cmte to Fight Child S*x Trafficking IndustryWe have a VERY special guest today, California State Senator Shannon Grove from Bakersfield, California. Barely over 24 hours after Senator Grove pulled back the curtain on what “public safety” really means in the California Legislature. Her bill, SB14, would increase penalties for repeat sex trafficking of minors. Seems like a no-brainer, right? But the bill died in committee, as Democrats played politics with “public safety,” only to be revived the next day after massive public outrage. Senator Grove explains what happened in the room, why the bill is still alive, what pivotal role Gov. Newsom played in this, and what thi...2023-07-1533 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through: The UFO Frenzy!Are we alone in the universe? Have aliens visited the Earth? Is the government hiding it all from us? Q and Mike talk about the testimony of David Grush, a former intelligence officer, who claims his old unit had 12 alien spaceships. Well, Mike calls BS! As always, he gives his three rational reasons. Stick around for more about UFOs, Bigfoot, and the Loch Ness Monster. Mike is willing to bet that aliens won’t arrive in the next 5 years and is willing to buy you dinner if he’s wrong. Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Netwo...2023-07-0811 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through: Crazy & Brave Calls on the 2024 Presidential ElectionThe presidential election is in 2024 so Q (a lobbyist) and Mike (a legislator) talk about long-shot presidential candidates. Q is “RFK Jr.-curious” but Mike and Q walk through myriad potential candidates and outcomes. Jamie Dimon, Elon Musk, Gavin Newson & Kamala Harris all get their turn in the spotlight. Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let you know what’s really going down at the Capitol and around the state. 2023-07-0823 min

The Quintana ShowThe Album That Owned America! Frampton Comes Alive!How the #$@! Was That Hit has never done an album until today! At the beginning of 1976 Dog Day Afternoon was the #1 movie, Gerald Ford was President and the Pittsburgh Steelers were about to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X. By the end of 1976 it was all about Charlie's Angels, JAWS, and a live double-album by a relatively unknown guitarist, “Frampton Comes Alive”. Peter Frampton was seen as a guitar virtuoso in the music scene, but he had never had a hit to speak of. However, his guitar virtuosity, teen idol looks, and constant touring for 5 years m...2023-07-0143 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through - California's War on GoatsSee those cute little goats cleaning up the highway or local fields in California? Enjoy them now because it may not be for much longer! Learn how new California labor laws, unless something is done immediately, will absolutely drive this industry out of the state. Why is this happening? Is it organized labor overreach? Bureaucratic ineptitude? Or, a nefarious plot by "Big Sheep"? Learn more on this episode. Welcome to "CUTTING THROUGH” another series from the “Quintana Show Network”. 20-year political lobbyist Q and the always entertaining and insightful former CA legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise a...2023-06-1711 min

The Quintana ShowCutting Through - How Shoplifting ATE CaliforniaCA’s biggest cities are losing major retail, streets are packed with tents for the homeless, large retailers will not enforce theft crimes and small retailers have given up on operating all over - how did we get here!? Mike and Q discuss how Proposition 47, the Safe Neighborhood and School Act, was anything but safe for California as it drastically lessened penalties for many crimes like shoplifting which created a cavalcade of lawlessness through CA. Along with other changes pushed by former Governor Jerry Brown, California is now a drastically more dangerous and crime-filled place. Welcome to "CUT...2023-06-1723 min

The Quintana ShowAirBnBust: Fact or Fiction?Reports are coming in from across the county – Airbnb properties are falling off a cliff. Investors who sunk millions into Airbnb properties are now bailing. So what is the truth? Is the Airbnb bubble about to burst? 62% of the 1.2 million Airbnb listings in the US have only been around 3 years. Is there a glut of new properties on the market – with the big guys about to eat the little guys? We have Cailian Savage, freelance journalist and the author of "Why An "Airburst" is Wishful Thinking," on to discuss his work, life as a digital Nomad, and the future of A...2023-05-3049 min

The Quintana ShowThe German Song That Swept the World - By MistakeIt's March of 1984: The U.S. and the Soviet Bloc were engaged in a Cold War and fear of WW 3 was at a fever pitch - and the #2 song in the US was "99 Luftballoons" by a completely unknown German group Nena. How did a song about the end of the world sung completely in German with multiple tempo changes become so popular in America? Largely by a simple mistake. Learn more on this episode of "How the @#$! Was That a Hit?" - Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so...2023-05-3037 min

The Quintana ShowThe Fabulous Helen Carr: Spilling Royal TeaJoining us just in time for a royal coronation we have the popular British historian and TV presenter Helen Carr. We get into the complicated love-hate history between England and France, how the Plantagenet Dynasty was always in the middle of all of it, and why she chose to write the definitive history of John of Gaunt - the hub for almost all of the 14th-century medieval spokes. Helen also gives her honest take on the modern royal family, the nature of celebrity, and the upcoming coronation of Charles III. *Note this episode had some technical difficulties so you...2023-05-0555 min

The Quintana ShowKing Neeko: The Hustle is RealYouTube comic and hip-hop star King Neeko had a misspent youth in and out of prison but now he's blowing up on social media! King tells Q about how he fell into “the life,” how he was able to pull himself out, and why he wants to help others escape as he did. But we also get into the nitty gritty details of jail vs. prison, how to survive your first week, who the prison “MVPs” are and so many ways prisoners are some of the most inventive and resourceful dudes you will ever meet. This is an interview that will...2023-04-1442 min

The Quintana ShowHow the @#! was That a Hit?!: (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party) by The Beastie BoysThis episode of How the #@&! Was That a Hit is "Fight for Your Right (To Party)" by the Beastie Boys. The Beastie Boys are a groundbreaking hip-hop trio from New York City that blended rap, rock, punk, funk, and more in their innovative and influential music. And "Fight for Your Right (To Party)" took the punk roots of the Boys (did you know they started as a hardcore punk band with a female drummer??), and with the help of their buddy producing legend Rick Rubin, made an abrasive and aggressively dumb song with an aggressively dumb video taking a...2023-03-3141 min

The Quintana ShowJuan Corona: The Machete Murderer w/ Det. John CabreraOur audience's favorite guest, Detective John Cabrera, returns to the Quintana Show! Today we cover another forgotten serial killer: Juan Corona. In 1971, a year that saw Patty Hearst, the Charles Manson trials, and the Zodiac Killer, the deadliest killer in US history was in the sleepy river burg of Marysville California. Juan Corona killed at least 25 down-on-their-luck drifters in the course of a couple of months before being caught. But this forgotten story is more complicated than it seems, with multiple trials, a mysterious brother, cries of racism, and a defense attorney more interested in a book deal than...2023-03-1751 min

Everything Hertz167: Diluted effect sizesDan and James chat about a new study that uses homeopathy studies to evaluate bias in biomedical research, a new-ish type of authorship fraud, and the potential for Chat GPT peer-review. Links The Chat GPT paper library tweet The Homeopathy paper The David Grimes paper British dental journal paper on fraud The AHealthcareZ YouTube channel The FittDesign Studio YouTube channel Other links Everything Hertz on social media Dan on twitter James on twitter Everything Hertz on twitter Everything Hertz on Facebook Support us on Patreon and get bonus stuff! $1 per month...2023-03-1643 min

The Quintana ShowHow the @#! was That a Hit?! The Hit Everyone Hates! "We Built This City" by StarshipThe year was 1985, Reagan and Gorbachev met for the first time, Doc Gooden won his only Cy Young award, NBC's the Cosby Show was the most popular TV show and on November 16th, THE WORST ROCK SONG EVER hit Number 1 in America! We Built This City by Starship (not Jefferson Starship) rocked up the charts on the backs of nostalgia, great production and brilliant management but 20 years later is considered one of the worst songs to top the charts. Does it deserve such shade?? Listen in and we'll give you our opinions!- Welcome to th...2023-02-2432 min

The Quintana ShowTrue Grift The Con of Anna de RothschildAnna de Rothchild was a wealthy heiress to the European banking dynasty and real estate developer networking with other high society folks at Mar-a-Lago. She played rounds of golf, took photos, and hobnobbed with the cream of the American political elite. But, turns out, she was a complete fraud bc and simultaneously running from the Russian mob! Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Sallah joins us to explain how a two-bit con artist from the Midwest, on the run from Russian gangsters, ended up being the bell of the ball at the “Winter White House.”Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q...2023-02-0351 min

El Podcast Negro del EmprendedorDiseñando tu futuro profesional, con Mónica Quintana - EPNDE #17¿El crecimiento profesional se planea? ¿Por qué vamos a la deriva y sin pensar en algo que marcará la mayor parte de nuestra vida? En este episodio de EPNDE hemos conseguido un hueco de la agenda de Mónica Quintana para que nos ayude a despejar las incógnitas sobre el futuro profesional que se viene. Mónica Quintana ha propiciado una conversación crucial en nuestras vidas. Hablando de temas muy controvertidos, pero de los que hay que hablar. ¿Se puede desligar lo profesional de lo personal? ¿Están pensando las empresas en el desarrollo...2023-01-261h 54

The Quintana ShowHe Got Lucky! "Puttin' on the Ritz" by TacoIt’s September of 1983: Martina Navratilova wins her first Wimbledon, Vanessa Williams is the first black Miss America, and the #4 song in America is… Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco?? How and why did this song from the 1920s regain popularity in the 80s and should it have been a hit? Tim and Q break down Dutch-Indonesian rock, and MTV music video selections, and, for the first time, agree that they don’t think it should have been hit!Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask ques...2023-01-2121 min

The Quintana ShowThis Song Changed Music Forever: "Believe" by CherCher is waaaaay bigger than you thought! She has been a pop star, fashion icon, Oscar-winning actress, and cultural phenom since the mid-60s but didn't have her biggest number 1 until she was 52 years old! Regrouping in London after being dropped by her label Cher worked with an innovative producer and a brand new technology: Auto-Tune to create the smash dance hit "Believe" which became not just her biggest hit, but one of the biggest selling records of all-time!! More than that, she introduced a new technology to the music world, and the music world would never be the...2023-01-0630 min

The Quintana ShowRemix The Devil's Landlord of F.St Ft: Det. John CabreraThe media sold her as the little old lady grandma that also turned out to be a serial killer: Dorothea Puente. But the truth was she was a lifetime grifter with a self-curated fiction. The crimes shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone following her - but that was the problem: no one was. Before the Netflix documentary, we had retired Detective John Cabrera on the show to talk us through the whole Dorothea Puente story. And in this Quintana Show Remix, we hear the whole saga from her origins through his discoveries of bodies to him chasing her...2022-12-241h 27

The Quintana ShowHow the @#! was That a Hit?! "Rapture" by BlondieFrom 1979 to 1981 Blondie was the biggest band in the world with FOUR #1 hits in a year and a half - when that really meant something. And that third #1 was "Rapture" - a rap song when most of America had never heard of this thing called "rap." It was clearly a smash but it definitely has fomented controversy .… is it the first rap hit? Or the first female rap hit? Or the first hit featuring rap? Did Blondie exploit the NY DJ scene to line their pockets? Was Debbie Harry a Culture Vulture? Tim and Q take you through the 3rd...2022-12-1637 min

The Quintana ShowCharles Manson: Creating Evil w/ H. Allegra LansingEveryone tells the story of the monster that is Charles Manson. However, what people don’t really know is what created that monster? Was he born evil? Was he molded into a monster? When you take the time to dig deep into how his infancy, childhood, and young adulthood unfolded - you can see exactly how both his life experiences and unfortunate gene pool joined to create the mind of a monster. It is a fascinating journey that few have taken the time to travel – but Q and H. Allegra Lansing take you down this dark, dirty and dangerous road...2022-12-161h 27

The Quintana ShowAspen Ladd Strikes Back!Aspen Ladd has moved to the Professional Fighters League! As relaxed and free in an interview as you have ever seen, we talk with Aspen about changing leagues, feelings about the UFC, how the PFL will expand opportunities for female fighters, steroid use in MMA, wild animal encounters, and whether she’d rather fight a bear or a gorilla. Her answer will NOT surprise you! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the...2022-11-1949 min

The Quintana ShowHow the @#! was That a Hit?! - Nirvana: "Smells Like Teen Spirit"Nirvana took a scene and made a genre, becoming one of the biggest rock bands of all time. But should have "Smells Like Teen Spirit" been a hit? Compared to what was on the charts at the time: no! Tim worked at Tower Records and remembers the label guys losing their minds because they hadn’t pressed enough copies of the record; they didn’t think anyone would buy it! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insig...2022-10-2141 min

The Quintana ShowUFC's FLuffy Hernandez Does Not Give a F#@K!Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez is one of the hottest fighters in the UFC right now. A middleweight with a 3 fight win streak and he just went viral for dropping his last opponent, Marc-André Barriault, on his head! He returns to the show with more crazy stories of small-town life, why he doesn’t give an F*#K about what people say, and the story of why a certain UFC star can’t attend UFC fights. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you...2022-10-0747 min

The Quintana ShowGhosts in the Night: The Chilean Crime Ring Ft. Marc WortmanA global network of thieves is targeting the wealthiest neighborhoods in the United States and no one is talking about it. Chilean nationals, possibly cartel-funded, are arriving in the US due to loopholes needed in our immigration/trade laws and traveling coast-to-coast in a very sophisticated manner, robbing and trashing high-end homes & then moving on - like ghosts in the night. Marc Wortman of Vanity Fair is the first reporter to connect the dots and explain how this is a singular organized theft cartel with funding and direction - but from who? Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q...2022-09-2248 min

The Quintana ShowHow the @#$!% Was That a Hit: "My Ding-a-Ling"In the summer of 1972, the US was withdrawing forces from Vietnam, there were talks of a mysterious burglary at the Watergate Hotel, the first episode of The Price is Right aired, and for two weeks Chuck Berry's "My Ding-a-Ling" was the number 1 song in America. It was rock and roll progenitor Berry’s only number 1 and it’s awful! Or is it? Why did it go to number 1? A huge swath of folks in their 30s and 40's were deeply nostalgic for the 1950s, radio DJs had a massive influence, and don’t forget the stunning work the crowd did si...2022-09-1226 min

The Quintana ShowGolden State Killer RemixIf you’ve seen documentaries or read books about the Golden State Killer you might think you know about him and his crimes. SPOILER ALERT: You got NO idea.120 burglaries.50 rapes.13 murders.The Visalia Ransacker, The East Side Rapist, The Original Night Stalker, The Golden State Killer.He was all of them. Today you’ll find out how he was brought to justice after decades of being on the run. Former Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Shubert is most famous for putting away the Gol...2022-09-031h 18

The Quintana ShowHow the Bleep Was That a Hit?! - Strawberry Letter 23How did "Strawberry Letter 23" become a hit for the Brothers Johnson? You match up a magical melody dreamed up by a musical prodigy, Shuggie Otis, put it at the fingertips of one of the greatest producers in the history of music, Quincy Jones, and the pour it through the sweet soulful voice and fantastic playing of George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis ("Thunder Thumbs") Johnson. It was destiny. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from g...2022-08-2736 min

The Quintana ShowAmway: The Cult Next Door W/Robert FitzpatrickAmway: In the world of multi-level marketing (MLM) one player stands head and shoulders above all others – Amway. In the 1950’s the founders created what they called “The Plan” – the product wasn’t the focus – the focus was the distributor – and it was brilliant. “The Plan” raked in billions for the company and they adopted a sophisticated game-plan by immersing themselves in “Americana” branding and becoming a major political donor. In the world of MLMs, they are the ones you overlook, because they choose to hide in plain sight, with stadium naming deals and members of Presidential cabinets. They are the cult next door. Auth...2022-08-121h 06

The Quintana ShowEleanor Morton - The Making of a Comic GeniusOur guest is Scottish Comedian Eleanor Morton whose career exploded over covid with the popularity of her historic and literary parodies. We talk about why she loves history, why she studied English literature instead, how and why she developed her comedic process, which part of English history she likes most, and more. Watch as she has Q cracking up! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news w...2022-07-291h 14

The Quintana Show"Rock Your Baby" - The First Disco Hit!1974: Connors and Evert conquer Wimbledon, Watergate roils the U.S., and singer George McCrae releases what will become the first disco hit -- “Rock Your Baby.” But what was it that made this song and the genre it ushered in, disco, take the world by storm? Listen as Q and Tim break down how serial label owner, Henry Stone and a couple of warehouse guys (who went on to form the core of KC and the Sunshine Band) revolutionized music and introduced the world to disco! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so h...2022-07-1533 min

The Quintana ShowCaliforina Descending - The Crime Explosion w/ Jim CooperCalifornia lawmaker Jim Cooper is the new sheriff of Sacramento County, California. For years in the state legislature, he has been the loudest voice on California’s descent into a place where criminal laws have been turned on their heads. Where once, those who found themselves assaulted and robbed were considered the victims, now, those doing the robbing and assaulting have become the “victims.” Cooper watched as a majority of his colleagues passed these laws over the years and he called them out on it every time. And now, California is exactly where he predicted it would be. He joined us d...2022-06-2534 min

The Quintana ShowKate Williams Takes On the Royal FamilyKate Williams on the Modern MonarchyThe past decades have been filled with royal scandals and outrages. The modern British Monarchy is in flux and we have Kate Williams professor, author, CNN and BBC presenter to talk Will and Kate, Harry and Meghan, Princess Di, the embarrassment that is Prince Andrew, and the future of the Royals in England. A delight to listen to with stories and insights on the Royals that are found nowhere other than here with the presenter who is THE “go to” on the monarchy on both sides of the pond. Welcome...2022-06-0336 min

The Quintana ShowThe Marvelous World of Historian Kate Williams: Part 1Betrayals and beheadings, the Tudor Dynasty shaped the early Modern World. You know the players, Elizabeth, Marys, and Henrys. Listen as Kate Williams professor, author, and BBC personality takes us through the Tudor Dynasty, who lived, who reign, who died and why! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Listen as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans! Listen...2022-05-161h 03

The Quintana ShowMorris Solomon - The Sacramento SlayerThe Sacramento Slayer. The Oak Park Ripper. The Candy Man. Morris Solomon left a bloody trail of victims across Northern California until his own ego brought him down. Today retired Sacramento Police Detective John Cabrera rejoins the program to tell us all about California’s most slept-on serial killer. A nightmare that has been mostly forgotten in our collective memories. But we're bringing it back to the front. If he hadn’t outsmarted himself he may have still been killing today .... curl up and join the story Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the p...2022-04-231h 04

The Quintana ShowThe Man Behind the LegendsMichael Pagnotta isn’t a household name but he SHOULD be!! From nowhere to publicist to the Legends! The artist and bands he represented were some of the greatest artists music has ever known: The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, George Michael, The Cure, and Prince to name just a few. And he's got stories! Listen to a behind-the-scenes, inside-the-ropes, brutally honest look back at some of Pagnotta’s greatest stories- Prince and Paisley Park, The Stones at Shea Stadium, going tanning with George Michael and more!Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent year...2022-04-121h 15

The Quintana ShowDru Down - The Crazy Life of an OG IconIconic of the rap game, an icon of East Oakland today we have Dru D0wn!! He has stories for says on his early life, alternative prison and rap game, why Oakland became a hip hop mecca, thoughts on Tupac and Biggie and so much more! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Listen as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans! List...2022-03-261h 22

The Quintana ShowSlava Claus: The UFC's Liver Killer Sacramento has some of the best up-and-coming MMA fighters in the world! And today we introduce you to another one: Viacheslav Borshchev nicknamed “Slava Claus”. He gives us an exclusive interview before his upcoming fight touching on everything from growing up in the former Stalingrad, having over 200 professional fights starting at age 10, being a master of the liver shot, and why his nickname is Slava Claus. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Listen as we bring you entertaining and insight...2022-03-1155 min

The Quintana ShowCalifornia's Crime Wave: How It Happened w/Jordan CunninghamCalifornia is experiencing an epic rise in crime and violence Today's guest, CA legislator Jordan Cunningham (R-Paso Robles), a former prosecutor and defense attorney, has watched it all go down. He tells a tale of bad legislation and an initiative process abused by ideologues. He talks about how California leaders got us into this perilous and dangerous place - and what we can do to turn it around before it's too late for the Golden State.Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Listen as w...2022-02-201h 08

The Quintana ShowBruce McNall: The World's Most Interesting Man In a world of people claiming to be the world's most interesting man, Bruce McNall has a strong argument as ACTUALLY the world's most interesting man. From selling rare coins and antiques smuggled in from Europe to producing some of Hollywood's most memorable movies of the 80s, to owning the NBA Dallas Mavericks, NHL LA Kings and shepherding the biggest trade in sports history, to his swift downfall and prison term - to befriending the mob: Bruce knows everyone, can sell anything, and tells us his story today - well, as much as he can divulge publicly. W...2022-02-041h 39

The Quintana ShowMichael Franzese Unfiltered: The Truth About JFK, Hoffa, & "That Life"We've had many great guests on the Quintana Show but today is our most explosive! Michael Franzese is a retired Colombo Family capo with impeccable credentials in La Cosa Nostra, and a HUGE YouTube following - but nothing could have prepared Q for what he was willing to reveal on camera. Franzese provided incredibly blunt detail on the Mobs' involvement in the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, as well as how the Mob ensured J. Edgar Hoover's FBI would leave them alone. This show made history. Listen for more incredible details! 2021-12-021h 10

Capitol Weekly PodcastDavid Quintana: 2021 Back to Session Bash, Politicalish and moreLobbyist David Quintana joins us for the first Capitol Weekly Podcast of 2021. We cut to the chase with the question on everyone's mind: what happens to The Bash (AKA The Back to Session Bash) for 2021? The good news: it's on. The bad news: not til later. Quintana fills in all the details for this year's Bash, talks about the event's humble origins, and shares Lil John's drink of choice. We also discuss Quintana's new podcast, Politicalish, which mixes politics with his other interests, including true crime, MMA and Hip Hop. Quintana's passion for Hip Hop will come...2021-01-0452 min

The Quintana ShowLegislators Gone Wild! Part 1Politicalish welcomes a great historian of California politics: Alex Vassar. He and Q have a fascinating discussion of California legislative history. But don’t think it’s dry and boring! Part one is filled with duels and violence, along with details of early CA politics. Redistricting is a contentious topic, but in the 1860s it led to a stabbing on the floor of the Assembly. We get stories from both Alex and Q about prolific CA historian Dr. Kevin Starr. Then they discuss how different politics was in the late 1800s, with massive turnover, non-professional politicians, completely different political powe...2020-08-1537 min

UNCB RadioEntrevista a David Quintana desde NicaraguaDavid Quintana habló del golpe de estado en Nicaragua y la crisis social y política que atraviesa el país actualmente en consecuencia.2020-03-2024 min

Nooner ConversationsThe Back-to-Session Bash with David QuintanaIn this episode of Nooner Conversations, I sit down with David Quintana to talk about the upcoming Back-to-Session Bash on January 16th, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year with a very special music guest. We talk past bashes including behind-the-scenes untold stories, some of the musical guests, and what to expect this year.2019-12-2824 min

YofuMediaTalent Nights Quintana Roo 2018... 😎😎😎Muchas Gracias a la gente de #TalentNights Quintana Roo por la invitación que me hicieron para hablar de #emprendimientodigital no cabe duda que uno siempre aprende enormemente de estos eventos y me encanto poder platicar con estudiantes y maestros del Instituto Tecnológico de Cancún. Estoy seguro que este video te ayudará y te dará una mejor idea de cómo planear tu #negocio dentro de #internet. Por favor chécalo y compártelo! ¿Tú qué piensas? 😎 El equipo que uso para mi videos: ...2019-11-0820 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy # 35 - July 6, 2009The Words of Independence & The Queen of All BS - On this July 4th Holiday, I will share with you some words and thoughts from Thomas Paine's, "Common Sense," and from the Declaration of Independence. As well, She's Back...but maybe not for long. Governor...soon to be former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin has announced her resignation as governor to avoid being a lame duck - some 18 months before her first term ends. Her reasons and her own physical reactions tell a different story than the unintelligible reasons she gave. Plus, my comments about the passing of Michael...2009-07-061h 00

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #34 - April 29, 2009Egg Timer News/Torture - A review of the torture memos could not be complete without torturing you by giving you a real sample of how the news is really done. Yeah, they could talk about important issues...but Hey...Octomom, The Musical!!! We are also watching the decay of the old Republican Party into its fringe extremism. They should not be taken lightly...even if it is fun to make "teabagging" jokes at their expense. Also, there is the Global Warming Update, a guest speaker, the new "Happy Place" segment, music and the What a Weinie Award. Thanks...2009-04-301h 12

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #33 - Oct. 30, 2008The Role of the Vice President - It is easily the most misunderstood and undefined role of the Executive Branch. For the past 20 years, the role of the Vice President has grown in stature. Yet, we still wonder at what it means to be the Vice President and if Gov. Sarah Palin not only understands the defined role of the Vice President but is she also qualified to be the Vice President? In this podcast, I will read to you a historical perspective from the U.S. Senate website that discusses how the Vice President "presides" over the Senate...2008-10-3047 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy # 32 - Oct. 20, 2008It's All About the Race - Say what you will. It's all about the economy. It's all about Iraq. It's all about Jobs. It's all about Healthcare. It's all a load of crap. We all know what this race is about. It is the sticky and sick little secret that disgraces us with its ugly head...mostly at the McCain/Palin rallies. For all our blustering and all our wishes for the better angels in ourselves, this election is all about Race and is a test of our progression to look beyond appearances to the heart and soul of...2008-10-201h 26

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy # 31 - Sept. 14, 2008The Speech He Should Have Given This is it! The General Election is on and after the two conventions, I felt it was time to get into the RED meat that we did not get to hear from the big speeches. As the election gets near - GET Involved. Work for your local campaign. Get your friends to register. BE ACTIVE. Please donate $5.00 dollars to help the American Red Cross during this deadly hurricane season. There is a link to the American Red Cross at the Favorite Links section of Indirect Democracy. There is a remembrance to the victims of 9/11...2008-09-1451 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy # 30 - July 14, 2008George Carlin & Marriage - When George Carlin died, I knew that after a long hiatus to plan my wedding that only one topic would be worth discussing. Carlin changed not how I perceived comedy but the importance of language....and how it shapes thought. "Because we do think in terms of language." As well, I will discuss my current nuptials and thoughts about how the issue of Gay Marriage has affected my marriage - here's a hint: Has NOT and guess what...if you are married, your vows are still in tact. Plus there will also be a Global Warming...2008-07-141h 44

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #29 - February 8, 2008Primary Season / Stimulate This! Super Tuesday has come and gone and we are now left with History in the making. Barack Obama versus Hillary Clinton in a campaign I never thought I would see in my lifetime. When this podcast was recorded, Mittens (Mitt Romney), was still in the race. He has dropped out but it does not change my opinion about the conservatives' view of McCain and how independents will look on it. As well, I will review why the current economic stimulus plan will not save us unless we invest in ourselves and not continued debt. I would...2008-02-081h 05

Indirect DemocracyCulture Warrior - The War on ChristmasSince it is the Christmas Season - I wanted to drag out this little ad again 2007-12-1503 min

Indirect DemocracyElection '08 - Debate or DieThe Debate We All REALLY Want to See!!!2007-12-1503 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #28 - Sept. 10, 2007Impeachment - "It is wrong, I suggest, it is a misreading of the Constitution for any member here to assert that for a member to vote for an article of impeachment means that that member must be convinced that the President should be removed from office." Those were the words of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan as she spoke regarding the Impeachment of President Richard Nixon. They are words that have changed my stance on impeachment and I invite you to listen to more of this speech to the House. Although this is a long episode of Indirect Democracy, I invite you...2007-09-101h 18

Indirect DemocracyHow Far We've ComeA look back and a current look at Hurricane Katrina - Two Years Later. News story by Bill Moyers - Music by Matchbox Twenty. Podcast #28 is coming soon.2007-09-0803 min

Indirect DemocracyFISAGoneWith FISAGone, your rights stay Gone.2007-08-2901 min

Indirect DemocracyFloppy Hairy OnesDr. Phil's "Floppy Hairy Ones" Buy a set for your favorite member of the House or Senate NOW!2007-08-2902 min

Indirect DemocracyThe G.O.P. and R.U.S.HOffering incompetent and bloviating fools job opportunities since 2000.2007-05-0402 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #26 - May 3, 2007Darfur and Immigration - After a long, and unexpected delay, Indirect Democracy is back. On this Podcast, I will cover a personal story involving a friend’s final step towards citizenship. It is important to remember all the people who come here to work and struggle to attain the American dream and be part of our collective experience as a nation. Sharing that moment with her is something I will not soon forget. I received an essay regarding Darfur that I am proud to share. It coincides with the Global Day for Darfur that passed on April 29. The writer, na...2007-05-0452 min

Indirect DemocracyStraight Talk - Safe WalkNo, I have not podfaded. I have to post these ads to pay my bills. Will be back soon but these ads may date themselves if I don't post them soon.2007-04-1802 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #24 - Mar. 3, 2007Signing Statements (Part Two) - On this podcast, I will cover part two of my discussion regarding Signing Statements. This portion will discuss the dangers and legal validity of Signing Statements. I will also cover the American Bar Association's Task Force Recommendations regarding the future use of Signing Statements. I received a listener contribution entitled, Us vs. Giuliani. A great read and hope you enjoy it. The music for this podcast is by Megaphone. The song is called Freak from the album, "for cryin'out loud." As well, there are 2 new sponsors, a Cocktail weinie award, the Regular What a Weinie...2007-03-0458 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #23 - Feb. 28, 2007Signing Statements (Part One) - On this episode, I will share with you part one of my review of Presidential Signing Statements. From President Monroe to President Bush, Signing Statements have been used. Although once considered ceremonial and innocuous, I will explain how their use has grown and been abused. I will explain what they are, why they are used, their role and place in history, and how this President has placed them in the forefront of our national attention. I also want to share a theory with you regarding the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq. As well...2007-03-0147 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #22 - Feb. 17, 2007My Inner Conservative - No big news or discussion points on this podcast. I am fighting a cold but I wanted to share a NyQuil dream that brought out my Inner Conservative. I found a new song by an independent band called, Boy Howdy. The song is called Righteous Fool. You can find their music at www.myspace.com/countrygrunge. Please also enjoy the podcasts of the 24 Weekly Debriefing at www.twentyfour.podomatic.com Plus, there is a Global Warming Update, the President's Horoscope, a new sponsor and The What a Weinie Award. Thanks for listening.2007-02-1734 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #21 - Feb. 8, 2007We Are Being Played! The increase in violence in Iraq has caused an increase in the rhetoric and actions against the Iranian government. Yet, the majority of the violence directed at Americans is not from the Shia extremists - it is from the Sunni extremists - funded by the Saudis. We are being played. Told that violence is coming from one enemy yet ignoring the ally that pays to kill our soldiers. The government will not allow the truth because oil and money is involved. Yet, what is at stake are the lives of our fighting men and women. Plus...2007-02-0948 min

Indirect DemocracyIndirect Democracy #15 - Dec. 7, 2006Massachusetts v. EPA - The United States Supreme Court heard this landmark case that is the first that may affect Greenhouse Gas emissions in new cars and trucks. It is a Global Warming first and will be watched closely by environmentalists and the industrial sector alike. Will the states be able to prove their case? I will read to you portions of the most interesting questions and arguments by the court. Pay special attention to what Justice Thomas has to say. Also, this week sees the anniversary of the death of John Lennon. I have a tribute to him...2006-12-0748 min