2014 is shaping up to be a barnburner of an election year, with the control of the U.S. Senate at stake, which means continual paralysis for another two years against Obama administration. From time to time, I want to take a look at some of the major Senatorial races throughout America.  And, as you could expect, we will start this week with my home state of Louisiana.  The Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee has profiled Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu as the most vulnerable Democrat up for re election in 2014.  So who has a chance of knocking her off?  Is Governor Bobby Jindal still in the picture?  Or does Congressman Bill Cassidy have the only shot?  Take a look at my thoughts in my new column now posted.  You can read it now by clicking on the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

The weekend “Common Sense” radio show is fast upon us, and boy, do we have a lot to cover. The President continues to undermine basic constitutional freedoms as criticism continues to grow over his handling of the Benghazi, the IRS, and now tapping of telephones by the Justice Department of a cross-section of news media.  What happened to constitutional rights?  And the two-faced posturing by members of congress just make the hypocrisy all the worse.  We will talk about it.

 You have read about Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double vasectomy.  Dr. Laura Cassidy, wife of Congressman Bill Cassidy from Louisiana, has been outspoken in discussing various options for women in this same situation. She will join us in the first hour of our program.

 Then we will be joined by Sherry Blackman, author of a new best seller, “Call to Witness,” about her personal story of a woman who stood alone against the pharmaceutical industry. You can read all about her new book by Clicking Here.

 It’s also Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor our servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country. Many younger people just look on it is another holiday. It’s much more, and will have several military guests on the show look back and remember.  So be sure and join us by checking your local station for exact times to listen to the “Common Sense” show.

Are you a country music fan like me?  Remember now, I’m from Northeast Louisiana. Home of the likes of Tim McGraw, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilly, George Jones, and a host of other country music stars.  And I always have enjoyed Travis Tritt, who normally puts on a Garth Brooks like show with a large band and singer backup.  But I had a real treat to hear him playing by himself last week. Not only is he a great entertainer, he’s an unbelievable musician. I can’t recall listening to a better guitar player.  Take a listen.

There was not much good news coming out of Oklahoma this week. But as is often the case in many tragedies, a light of hope can peek out from all the rubble. Take a look at this elderly Oklahoman who thought she had last her dog. A small reward compared to the devastation that took place, but it made one lady a whole lot happier.  Take a look and finish watching the video.

To many, the Obama Administration seems to be obsessed with undermining personal freedoms and spying on its citizens. Calls are coming from members of congress and a variety of outside conservative leaning groups for a special prosecutor to be named.  Personal freedoms are under attack and government snooping seems to be at an all time high.  But is it?  These same groups, including the Tea Party and the media like the Associated Press showed little concern when the so-called Patriot Act was enacted right after 9/11.  I suppose it all comes down to whose ox is being gored.  Both the Bush and Obama administrations have shown contempt for many of the freedoms our forefathers fought for and that are basic guarantees in the Constitution.  Check out my new column that discussed this troubling problem. You can read it now by Clicking on the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

And  take a look at the video  below.  It portrays a scathing speech from Congressman Mike Kelly over the ineptitude and collusion of the I.R.S.

The news media and number of politically connected organizations are outraged that the Obama administration for invading their privacy. And they have good reason to be. If there is any doubt about our liberty, our privacy and basic freedoms that could be under attack, the last few weeks show a real erosion of what we take to be basic rights under the U.S. Constitution.  But come on now.  Where was all this outrage over the past 10 years?  On Sunday’s show, we will question all these members of Congress who voted for the Patriot Act that allows the federal government to do exactly what is been going on. So why are they complaining?

We will also talk about Internet gambling. Should we open up the doors for anyone to gamble on their computer? Prof. John Warren Kindt, from the University of Illinois, will join us to talk about the dangers, and the social effects of allowing gambling anytime day or night, and all across the world.

And finally, how well do you speak Spanish?  And can you hade traveling without any foreign language background?  Mark Frobose is the leading language expert in America today. We’ll talk about your needs like to have a language background. His website is www.languageaudiobook.com.  So join us for a lively Weekend Show.