Planet No-Tax
You've heard that the IRS is in even more trouble now for spending about $49 million on at least 220 employee conferences over three years.13 years ago
Reaching across party lines was easy
The President has reached across party lines to pick Repubican James Comey, former No 2 man in President Bush's Justice department, to take over the FBI.13 years ago
If I knew you were pagan I’d have baked a cake
In Oregon, two bakers could be in trouble with the state for refusing to provide wedding cakes to gay couples. Both business owners cited their strong opposition NOT to gay PEOPLE, but to gay MARRIAGE as the reason.13 years ago
Sorry, Atheists
Last week it appeared that Pope Francis had relaxed the admission standards for Catholic Heaven.13 years ago
They’re stealing what?!
I think we're now to the point where before we build a new weapon - we need to consider what we'll do on the day someone we don't like uses it against us.13 years ago
Arm the rebels?
Is it time to send weapons to the Syrian rebels trying to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad? The Obama Administration wants al-Assad gone, but the President can't quite bring himself to arm the rebels, since their most effective fighters are members of a radical Islamic faction allied with al-Qaeda.13 years ago
Atheists in Heaven
In the homily at a morning mass last week, Pope Francis told the story of a Catholic who asked a priest if even atheists had been redeemed by Jesus. The answer? "Even them, everyone," as the Pope told the story, "We ALL have the duty to do good."13 years ago
Australian says he can fix America’s economy and make us rich again
Steve Keen teaches economics at the University of Western Sydney in Australia, and is so smart, he won the Revere Prize for being the economist who most clearly warned the world - Paul Revere style - of the coming financial collapse.13 years ago
Will people forgive?
A day after unveiling his campaign for Mayor of NY - with a snazzy You Tube video - former Congressman Anthony Weiner gave his first live interview.13 years ago
It’s a there-but-for-the-grace-of-God moment
Hannah and Kiralee crossed that bridge ..."Everyday. We both work in Burlington on that side of the bridge."13 years ago
Minor league baseball team giving out Manti Te’o girlfriend bobblehead dolls
The Manti Te'o story is back, and it's better than ever.13 years ago
Will Congress fix this?
Here's how Congress could fix the 501(c)(4) scandal. Congress needs to demonstrate how to non-intrusively measure social welfare.13 years ago
Suppose it was us?
Every state seems to have its own monster under the bed. In New York and New Jersey - hurricanes. In California - earthquakes and wildfires. In Oklahoma - tornadoes. And every time we see one of these disasters, we can't help but think: could I go into a collapsed school and rescue someone?13 years ago
Rescuing the snapshots of strangers
Every once in a while nature gives us a reality check.13 years ago
Snohomish County buses turn down CeaseFire ads that King County Metro accepted
The head of Ceasefire Washington says Snohomish County's Community Transit turned down the same bus ads that King County Metro accepted.13 years ago
Tax Exempt Robocalls
It's not just members of Congress who are outraged. Outraged that the IRS would require Tea Party groups to answer intrusive questions just to get a 501(c)(4) tax exemption.13 years ago
The Placebo App
A placebo is something that makes you feel better because you THINK it will: like a sugar pill shaped like an aspirin that cures your headache simply because you believe in it.13 years ago
What would Jesus bake?
It's happened again - another bakery is refusing to bake a cake for a gay wedding. Erin Hanson and Katie Pugh were planning a wedding in Hood River Oregon, and told KATU they found the perfect local bakery.13 years ago
The latest outburst of anarchy
It's called the Liberty Activist movement, and it's on the march in Keene, New Hampshire, population 24,000. It's a city with a picturesque red brick business district nestled in the rolling hills of Cheshire County.13 years ago
Microsoft’s Bing translating Klingon for release of ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’
There must be a lot of Trekkies at Microsoft. The company's search engine is getting ready for the release of the movie Star Trek: Into Darkness this week with a site takeover, featuring a Klingon translator.13 years ago
Three scandals – which will win?
We have three active Washington scandals. Benghazi. The IRS targeting conservatives. And the latest one - the Justice department seizing the phone records of Associated Press reporters.13 years ago
Health care cliff: The effort to reduce ER visits and find primary care doctors
With the major provisions of health care reform about to kick in, hospitals are trying to deal with the big unsolved issue - rising costs. One hospital discovered that it could save a lot of money - just by providing a little help to confused patients.13 years ago
You think the federal budget has problems!
The official report is out - Detroit is going to have to make even bigger budget cuts. The city's emergency budget manager, Kevyn Orr, spelled out to WWJ Radio just how bad things are.13 years ago
