The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools faces accusations of religious discrimination after a Muslim school in Houston was denied entry.
Muslim School Denied Entry in Texas Private School Sports League AUDIO
by Scott on March 8, 2012 in Audio, God, Houston, Islam, Politics, Religion, Texas
Texas Gun Shops Credit Obama for Surge in Sales AUDIO
by Scott on March 6, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Texas
Texas gun store owners say they’ve seen a huge spike in sales recently and they say it’s at least partially because some are fearful President Obama will crack down on gun rights if he’s elected to a 2nd term.
A Call for Gov. Perry to Revoke Limbaugh’s “Honorary Texan” Status AUDIO
by Scott on March 6, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
While more advertisers abandon the Rush Limbaugh Show, there’s a push now in Texas to revoke his “Honorary Texan” status. Gov. Perry honored Limbaugh during an event in Houston a couple years ago. Now that Limbaugh is caught up in a controversy over birth control and some ugly language he used against a college student, some are saying “Texans, […]
Heated Debate: Is Rush Limbaugh’s Apology Good Enough? AUDIO
by Scott on March 5, 2012 in Audio, Health Care, Obama, Politics, Texas
Rush Limbaugh, the nation’s leading conservative radio talk show host, continues to lose advertisers even after an apology to a college student he called a “slut” and “prostitute” last week. Here’s the video of what he originally said about Sandra Fluke.
Sunday Morning Conversations: Rob Johnson
by Scott on March 4, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party
The coming week will be a huge one in the GOP nominating contest. The Super Tuesday showdown will be espcially critical for Newt Gingrich, who’s been written off by many pundits and has said himself that the primary in his home state of Georgia is crucial.
The Deadliest Place in Mexico AUDIO
by Scott on March 3, 2012 in Border Security, Texas
The drug war in Mexico has taken a nearly indescribable toll on the people of the Juarez Valley. Melissa del Bosque did a stellar job, though, in this incredible piece in the Texas Observer.
Heated Debate: Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients? AUDIO
by Scott on March 1, 2012 in Audio, Houston, Politics
Harris County GOP Chairman Jared Woodfill and Liberal Commentator Geoff Berg clash over what many states are considering: Forcing welfare recipients to take drug tests before benefits are awarded.
Friend of Breitbart: “He Was a Tornado” AUDIO
by Scott on March 1, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
Conservative firebrand, blogger, activist, and “happy warrior” Andrew Breitbart passed away suddenly at the age of 43 today. His website says he died of “natural causes.”
More Texans Give to Colbert’s Super PAC than Romney’s AUDIO
by Scott on February 28, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Texas
More Texans are giving money to the Super PAC founded by Stephen Colbert than the main Mitt Romney Super PAC.
Sunday Morning Conversations: Eleanor Clift
by Scott on February 26, 2012 in Audio, God, Health Care, Obama, Religion
As the fight continues over the Obama Administration’s birth control coverage mandate, I was pleased to spend a few minutes talking about it with Newsweek Columnist and legendary pundit Eleanor Clift.
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