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The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Conspiracy Theory Corner

Traci and Bill review the so-called scandals Republicans are wasting their time on. You can download the podcast at these links: (iTunes / XML feed / MP3). Or watch us on the YouTube machine! Click here to subscribe to our...

More from Aldona Wos

In her own words. Please listen to this and then ask yourself: Is this really the best North Carolina can do? A puppet spouting platitudes about living in a democracy? I wish we did live in a democracy, but we don't. We live in a state...Show More Summary

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Theory of Math Edition

e explore the mathematical theory that the raising of taxes somehow has managed to reduce our budget deficit. And we chronicle the pathetic attempts of the House Republican to come up with an excuse to take the debt limit hostage...

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Post-Ablutionary Sex Edition

After a week off, Traci feels extra stabby. Bill tries to talk slowly. Why Rand Paul could be the next, and last, GOP nominee. And too much information about Ronald Reagan. You can download the podcast at these links: (iTunes...

Mike Huckabee Announces Support For Bipartisan Education Standards

Our guest bloggier is Jenny DeMonte, the Associate Director for Education Research at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R), now a conservative radio host, stood up to some in his party today when he supported the Common Core State Standards designed to raise the level of learning among [...]

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Horrible Week Edition

Traci and Bill discuss the very bad events of the week. You can download the podcast at these links: (iTunes / XML feed / MP3). Or watch us on the YouTube machine! Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel....

Governor LePage: Maine Wind Turbine Runs On ‘A Little Electric Motor That Turns The Blades’

Maine Governor Paul LePage accused the University of Maine of turning on an electric motor when the wind wasn’t blowing their turbine to fool people into thinking that “wind power works.” This isn’t a joke. Reported by Mike Tipping with the Bangor Daily News, LePage told the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday: Now, [...]

GOP State Senator: Homosexual Relationships Pose ‘Health Risks’ To My Family

During a floor speech on Wednesday, Iowa state Sen. Dennis Guth (R) made a wide range of inflammatory and offensive remarks about LGBT Americans. Among other things, Guth claimed that homosexuality breeds mental health problems like depression, shortens people’s life spans, presents public health risks to straight Americans — including Guth’s family — and even [...]

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Black History with Rand Paul Edition

Will Rand Paul's cluelessness ever stop being hilarious? What the hell is Chained CPI? Traci and Bill duel over "Accidental Racist." And in Bill's story time, when Reagan met Maggie. You can download the podcast at these links: (iTunes /...

Michigan Republican Committeeman Doubles Down: Schools Will Turn Kids Gay

Michigan-based Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema is offering no apologies for his Facebook posts claiming that homosexuality is rife with health consequences and “usually leads to early death.” Instead, he doubled down on them in a conversation with the Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins during his radio show Wednesday. Show More Summary

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: You're Not Helping Edition

Traci Olsen returns with the Stabby Five. Social conservatives have a hard time accepting that they're the problem. Plus, Calvin Coolidge story time! You can download the podcast at these links: (iTunes / XML feed / MP3). Or watch u...

Louis Gohmert: Limiting Gun Magazines = Justifying Bestiality

Rep. Louis Gohmert's mind is devolving into something for which there is no diagnosis. I mean we can give it the usual label of insanity and despicable behavior, but he's sinking deep into the well of madness as every day passes. I imagine...Show More Summary

Brian Brown Encourages Hate Groups To Be More Anti-Gay Than NOM

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) has so far not been classified as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center, because for the most part, the organization’s spokespeople focus their rhetoric on “traditional marriage” instead of demonizing homosexuality. Show More Summary

Louie Gohmert: If We Limit Gun Magazine Rounds, Same-Sex Marriage Will Lead To Bestiality

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) often offers creative explanations for his positions — for example, he opposes protecting LGBT people from employment discrimination because such protections are part of a “war on religion.” During a conference call interview today with noted homophobe Rick Scarborough about his new organization, Tea Party Unity, Gohmert explained that he opposes [...]

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Interview with the Daily Caller's Matt Lewis

Conservative Matt Lewis of the Daily Caller enters the LiberalOasis to discuss the future of conservatism and the Republican Party. You can download the podcast at these links: (iTunes / XML feed / MP3). Or watch us on the YouTube.....

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Is ‘Evolving’ On Same-Sex Marriage

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said this week that her views on same-sex marriage are “evolving”: MURKOWSKI: The term ‘evolving view’ has been perhaps overused, but I think it is an appropriate term for me to use… I think you are seeing a change in attitude, change in tolerance, I guess, and an acceptance that what marriage should [...]

The LiberalOasis Radio Show: Steubenville Stabby Edition

Traci has a few things to say about the Steubenville case. Bill defends Harry Reid's handling of gun control legislation. We laugh and laugh at the RNC. Plus, History Story Time -- Blood on the Teddy Roosevelt Campaign Trail! You...

Evangelical Megapastor Rob Bell Endorses Marriage Equality

Our guest blogger is Jack Jenkins, Writer and Researcher for the Center for American Progress Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative. Evangelical megapastor, author, and television writer Rob Bell publicly expressed support for marriage equality Sunday, mincing few words as he offered a scathing critique of American evangelicalism. Show More Summary

Rep. Marcus Brandon on Medicaid Expansion, SB 4, on the House Floor

2 months agoUS Politics / Liberal : BlueNC

Rep Marcus Brandon on the House Floor -- Medicaid Expansion This is worth the listen. "You own it. You fix it"

Open Thread: C&L's Saturday Podcast Round Up

enlarge Happy Saturday night, folks! It's Blue Gal from The Professional Left Podcast, bringing you this week's podcast round up. Be aware that these podcasts are also available on i-Tunes and/or Stitcher Radio, and may not be safe for work. Show More Summary

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