Reverberations throughout the US, if not the world. Will it change the November election? Have women become (once again) second class citizens in our country? Also, a few words about the gun legislation and the January 6 committee. Finally, the top five Super Court justices of all time. 

Reverberations throughout the US, if not the world. Will it change the November election? Have women become (once again) second class citizens in our country? Also, a few words about the gun legislation and the January 6 committee. Finally, the top five Super Court justices of all time.

Roe v. Wade. Need I say More? 

The House January 6 committee investigating the insurrection of 2021 went live during prime time on Thursday. Here are my thoughts about it, plus a few comments about gun law legislation. 

The House January 6 committee investigating the insurrection of 2021 went live during prime time on Thursday. Here are my thoughts about it, plus a few comments about gun law legislation.

January 6 House Committee Prime Time Hearing

It was almost ten years ago that I said if the slaughter of children at Sandy Hook could not precipitate change in our gun laws nothing ever will. Now we have another slaughter of children. Can't we stop this insanity? Can't we have some change? When is enough enough? 

It was almost ten years ago that I said if the slaughter of children at Sandy Hook could not precipitate change in our gun laws nothing ever will. Now we have another slaughter of children. Can't we stop this insanity? Can't we have some change? When is enough enough?

Elementary school children slaughtered. And still no action. 

Going to Greece can teach you a lot about human nature and the warlike characteristics of the human male. It may be small comfort to know we have always been like this. It is likely we will continue to be until we destroy ourselves. 

Going to Greece can teach you a lot about human nature and the warlike characteristics of the human male. It may be small comfort to know we have always been like this. It is likely we will continue to be until we destroy ourselves.

What I learned in Greece. 

Why this draft opinion is stunning, illogical, devastating, but with one silver lining all rolled into one. Why presidential elections are all about the Supreme Court, where are you now Susan Collins?, goodbye rights to privacy (and NOT just with abortion), and why we need to stop viewing the Constitution as the gospel (yes, my reference to the Bible is not a coincident) and see it as a breathing, evolving document. 

Why this draft opinion is stunning, illogical, devastating, but with one silver lining all rolled into one. Why presidential elections are all about the Supreme Court, where are you now Susan Collins?, goodbye rights to privacy (and NOT just with abortion), and why we need to stop viewing the Constitution as the gospel (yes, my reference to the Bible is not a coincident) and see it as a breathing, evolving document.

Alito and Roe v. Wade. Need i say more? 

Joe BIden has handled the Ukrainian war situation, frankly, perfectly. But his approval ratings are still dismal. Why? Besides the American voting public being emotional rather than logical. 

Joe BIden has handled the Ukrainian war situation, frankly, perfectly. But his approval ratings are still dismal. Why? Besides the American voting public being emotional rather than logical.

Biden is handling the Ukrainian situation perfect. Why doesn't it matter? 

This may be viewed as somewhat of an attack on Christianity, but I think it is worth taking a moment, on Easter Sunday, to ask yourself "What Would Jesus Do?" And to really cap off this holiday Sunday, how about the ten worst atrocities committed in the name of God. 

This may be viewed as somewhat of an attack on Christianity, but I think it is worth taking a moment, on Easter Sunday, to ask yourself "What Would Jesus Do?" And to really cap off this holiday Sunday, how about the ten worst atrocities committed in the name of God.

What Would Jesus Do? 

Title 42 is set to expire on May 23. And if you apply the law correctly, it should. But this is 2022 and midterm elections are seven months away. So being technically correct is stupid and dangerous. Also, the Top Six for the week is six things you may not know about Title 42. 

Title 42 is set to expire on May 23. And if you apply the law correctly, it should. But this is 2022 and midterm elections are seven months away. So being technically correct is stupid and dangerous. Also, the Top Six for the week is six things you may not know about Title 42.

Title 42. Or Better Known as the Dems Achilles Heel. 

This is the last time I want to talk or hear about Will Smith and Chris Rock. But there's so much to talk about, I had to do one podcast on it. Also, some of the other interesting moments in Oscar history. 

This is the last time I want to talk or hear about Will Smith and Chris Rock. But there's so much to talk about, I had to do one podcast on it. Also, some of the other interesting moments in Oscar history.

May I Have the Envelope Please: The Saga of Will Smith

Blame him (incorrectly, but if you want) for high gas prices or high inflation), but what has he done wrong in this handling of the Ukrainian war, and what exactly do you want him to do that he hasn't done? And since people are criticizing him for saying "...this man can't remain in power," which is true, I close with some of the more famous statements from past presidents. 

Blame him (incorrectly, but if you want) for high gas prices or high inflation), but what has he done wrong in this handling of the Ukrainian war, and what exactly do you want him to do that he hasn't done? And since people are criticizing him for saying "...this man can't remain in power," which is true, I close with some of the more famous statements from past presidents.

Why the negative reaction to Biden's handling of the Ukrainian War?

Ken Altshuler, a lawyer and news junkie from Maine, discusses news both local and worldwide, politics, personal, and occasionally pop culture.

Since last week was a heavy episode and I am still testing positive for COVID, let's chat about Daylight Savings Time instead of the war in Ukraine, shall we? Also, the ten most famous Irish of all time. 

Since last week was a heavy episode and I am still testing positive for COVID, let's chat about Daylight Savings Time instead of the war in Ukraine, shall we? Also, the ten most famous Irish of all time.

And on a lighter note: Daylight Savings Time. Yea or Nay? 

I was struck by what a unique day March 7, 2022 was. COVID, Ukraine, Iowa school shooting, violent weather, and the state of Florida not only deciding that parents should be told NOT to vaccinate their children, but let's also make sure they "don't say gay." Are we back in the 1950's? This is not backlash; this is insanity. Also, as a protest, I detail the most significant moments in the ADVANCEMENT of LGTBQ legal rights. 

I was struck by what a unique day March 7, 2022 was. COVID, Ukraine, Iowa school shooting, violent weather, and the state of Florida not only deciding that parents should be told NOT to vaccinate their children, but let's also make sure they "don't say gay." Are we back in the 1950's? This is not backlash; this is insanity. Also, as a protest, I detail the most significant moments in the ADVANCEMENT of LGTBQ legal rights.

One day in the history of the week of March 6, 2022. 

Friday will mark the official day that the WHO declared COVID-19 an epidemic. Fertile ground for thinking "what if" and how did this become so politicized? Also, a few words about Ukraine and the worst outbreaks in US history.

Friday will mark the official day that the WHO declared COVID-19 an epidemic. Fertile ground for thinking "what if" and how did this become so politicized? Also, a few words about Ukraine and the worst outbreaks in US history.

COVID: Two Years Later. And Ukraine: Today

I go away for one week and Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine. Which Donald Trump describes as brilliant. I am not sure who is emotionally disturbed between these two supposedly world leaders. Also, a few words about Judge Jackson and the Top Five Russian Leaders of all time. 

I go away for one week and Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine. Which Donald Trump describes as brilliant. I am not sure who is emotionally disturbed between these two supposedly world leaders. Also, a few words about Judge Jackson and the Top Five Russian Leaders of all time.

Trump and Putin: Too Much Alike?

Let's make one smart foreign policy decision and stay out of Ukraine. Let Putin sable rattle all he wants. Let's learn how to be non interventionists! Also, the top five Super Bowls of all time (yes, sorry, being a home boy Patriots fan, so don't bother listening if you hate the Pats). 

Let's make one smart foreign policy decision and stay out of Ukraine. Let Putin sable rattle all he wants. Let's learn how to be non interventionists! Also, the top five Super Bowls of all time (yes, sorry, being a home boy Patriots fan, so don't bother listening if you hate the Pats).

Ukraine: Time to Say No. 

Did Mike Pence open the door for other republicans to begin to distance themselves from Donald Trump? Or was it just a token gesture. Also, a recitation of the worse vice presidents in the history of the US. 

Did Mike Pence open the door for other republicans to begin to distance themselves from Donald Trump? Or was it just a token gesture. Also, a recitation of the worse vice presidents in the history of the US.

Is there a crack in the Republican fervor for Trump?

Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning the participants in the January 6 resurrection. Is that enough for Republicans and Independents to stand up and be counted? A little Supreme Court talk. And, finally, January 28, 1986. The Challenger disaster. 

Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning the participants in the January 6 resurrection. Is that enough for Republicans and Independents to stand up and be counted? A little Supreme Court talk. And, finally, January 28, 1986. The Challenger disaster.

Time for the Independents to Step Up and STOP THE BIG LIE!

Kamala Harris

What would be a more brilliant move than for Joe Biden to nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court. It solves a number of problems. 2024. Identity crisis in the White House. Complete reset of his presidency. Mr. President, listen to me. Be bold. Make history. Nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court. 

What would be a more brilliant move than for Joe Biden to nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court. It solves a number of problems. 2024. Identity crisis in the White House. Complete reset of his presidency. Mr. President, listen to me. Be bold. Make history. Nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court.

Joe Biden: Change history. Be bold. Nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme COURT. 

Why are people so surprised when Joe Biden acts like Joe Biden? Has he made some missteps? Sure. But is there any fairness to his current low approval rating? No. America is fickle. But Americans are also notoriously unfair and inconsistent. 

Why are people so surprised when Joe Biden acts like Joe Biden? Has he made some missteps? Sure. But is there any fairness to his current low approval rating? No. America is fickle. But Americans are also notoriously unfair and inconsistent.

Joe Biden has gotten a bum rap. 

Why can't the dems learn the lesson of the Tea Party and unite if for no other reason to limit the inevitable damage I am expecting in 2022? It's time for Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema to be called out by Biden and act as united members of a united party. My Top Five of the day is the record coldest days in the history of the United States. 

Why can't the dems learn the lesson of the Tea Party and unite if for no other reason to limit the inevitable damage I am expecting in 2022? It's time for Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema to be called out by Biden and act as united members of a united party. My Top Five of the day is the record coldest days in the history of the United States.

Is it too late for the Democratic Party to unite? 

Wonderful to hear Ken’s squeaky voice again.  I love the new format.  I’d like episodes to be a touch longer, but this is in its infancy and I will continue to listen.

Finally

Love hearing his voice over the radio again! Well, internet but still!

Excellent to hear Ken!

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