Relief? ~ The slight growth we saw last quarter may keep us (technically) out of a recession but are you feeling better? PLUS: What impact will another Fed rate cut have?
Bubbling Crude ~~ Bush and the Congress are headed towards a showdown over oil. Will a gas tax holiday have any impact? PLUS: Should the oil industry make a profit?
American Idol ~ Last week’s American Idol castoff, Carly Smithson sits down with Tom to discuss her surprising dismissal. PLUS: AI uber-fan, Juliet Huddy.
Jeremiah Wright Redux ~~ Suddenly Obama’s nomination doesn’t look so inevitable anymore. The Senator is distancing himself from Rev. Wright but is it too little, too late? Tom will have the latest.
Stimulating Congress ~~ Bush discussed the state of our economy today and pressed Congress to do more! What can Congress do to help our weakening economy? Tom has analysis.
Gaming ~~ Grand Theft Auto IV comes out today and it’s one of the biggest business stories of the year. What’s the appeal of ‘adult’ video games? What effect are they having on American culture?
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He’s Baaack … ~ Jeremiah Wright spent all weekend defending his controversial comments. What is this going to do to Obama’s campaign? PLUS: Should the nation apologize for slavery?
Bias? ~~ A soldier claims he is being harassed by his fellow troops because he is an atheist. Can you be a good leader without faith? Would you serve next to someone who didn’t believe in God?
Too Young ~ People are outraged over Miley Cyrus and her seminude pictures in the new Vogue. But parents let their daughters dress salaciously all the time! How do we curb this disturbing trend?
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Don’t Believe The Hype ~~ We are not starving, there’s plenty of rice and there’s no need to stock up for the next famine. Tom will explain why.
Old Biases ~~ Is the LA Times guilty of age discrimination for questioning McCain’s ability to be President? What should disqualify a candidate?
Bad Parents ~ Would you tattle on your kid if you suspected they were guilty of a crime? PLUS: Should elective surgery for teens be banned?
Parent Trouble ~~ Would you tattle on your kid if you suspected they were guilty of a crime? PLUS: Should elective surgery for teens be banned?
American Idol ~ Last week’s American Idol castoff, Kristy Lee Cook sits down with Tom to discuss her post-Idol plans. PLUS: AI uber-fan, Juliet Huddy.
Tom, The Environmentalist? ~ There’s a lot of green to be made by going green. Tom celebrates Earth Day by taking a look at the up $ide of helping the environment.
Earth First ~~ Are we putting nature before our own human rights? David Stirling, author of Green Gone Wild, speaks with Tom.
Hubby Blunder ~~ Tom gave Obama a pass for Rev. Wright’s statements. Should he now give Hillary a pass for her husband’s gaffes?
Duped! ~ Jimmy Carter is once again trying to secure his legacy by meeting with Hamas. Is Carter just wasting his time? PLUS: A look back at the Pope’s visit to
Burnt Out ~~ The ad wars in
Raking In the Green ~~ Is going green going to turn us all poor and hungry? Or does green capitalism actually make sense? PLUS: What’s really hurting environmentalism in the
Sect Shocker! ~ The raid on the
Pope Benedict XVI ~~ A complete roundup of the Pope’s visit to
Financial Friday ~~ Despite the early signs of a turnaround, 90% of Americans are weary of our economy. Tom explains why you should pause before you leap off the bridge.
Politics of Self-Destruction ~~ Last night’s debate placed an even bigger wedge between the Democratic candidates. Is the party doomed in November? PLUS: Tom judges ABC’s performance
Cash-Strapped ~ Thanks to the credit crisis, lenders are getting out of the student loan business! Is it time to panic? PLUS: Why we should stop subsidizing college loans!
American Idol ~ Last week’s American Idol castoff, Michael Johns sits down with Tom to discuss his surprise departure. And what’s next for the Aussie rocker
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Too Far? ~ Spencer has a number of questions about the treatment of the polygamist sect in
Out Of Touch ~~ Is Bush giving in to the global warming swindle? And did the media invent “Bitter-gate”? Bernie Goldberg, author of Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right, joins Spencer.
Flushed ~~ Going to the bathroom can sometimes be a thorny issue. Does a woman have the right to use the men’s restroom if the women’s line is too long? Is that fair to men? Are Americans too prudish?
Papal Visit ~~ Pope Benedict XVI begins his first pilgrimage to the
Tax Day ~~ It’s April 15th, and therefore time for John McCain to declare a gas tax holiday, among other tax cuts. Will it have an impact? PLUS: McCain blames “greedy” Wall Street for our economic problems.
Bad Math ~~ In your algebra class, you learned that a negative plus a negative equals a positive. Well, that’s not true for airlines. Tom explains why Delta plus Northwest equals one big negative.
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Looking Out for the Big Guy ~~ What’s the big fuss over the Obama “bitter” comments? Don’t the polls suggest Americans are in fact “bitter”? Tom stands up for the “elitist” Senator.
Playing Pretend ~~ Why do politicians insist on shamelessly pandering all the time? If you don’t hunt, drink whiskey or kiss babies normally, why do it when you run for office?
The Tax Guys ~~ Does tomorrow’s tax deadline have you in a panic? Don’t worry! Tom and his two IRS buddies have the answers to all your last minute questions.
Atonement ~ The CEO of American Airlines is very, very sorry for inconveniencing thousands of fliers. So, will he now give back some of his huge bonus? Tom has the AA Update.
Financial Friday ~~ Consumer confidence has fallen to a new low! Does the rising cost of food and gas have you penny-pinching? Tom offers his valuable advice.
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Misogyny? ~~ The Rocket Man thinks it’s going to be a long, long time before we elect a female President. Is Elton John right? PLUS: Katie Couric and the Evening News.
Travel Nightmare ~~ The Passenger Bill of Rights may make flying easier but it will drive costs up! Are you willing to pay more for convenience? Tom doesn’t think so.
Idol ~ Last week’s American Idol castoff, Ramiele Maluby sits down with Tom to discuss her time in the spotlight. PLUS: Idol uber-fan, Juliet Huddy.
Mystery ~~ What’s behind Americans Airlines cancelling 850 flights? Something doesn’t pass the smell test! Tom speaks with Mary Schiavo, the former Inspector General of the
No Shock! ~~ Ever wonder where your tax money goes? An audit reveals federal employees used government credit cards to pay for iPods, lavish dinners and dating services. Why aren’t heads rolling?
Can You Hear Me Now, Jerk!?! ~ A man who yelled at a cell phone user was acquitted of attempted assault, among other crimes. It turns out that you can yell at people who are being rude. Is this a good judgment?
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Even More Drama ~~ What’s REALLY behind
An Epic Life ~~ Tom looks back at the fascinating life of legendary actor and activist Charlton Heston.
Plastic Nation ~~ American’s continue to get more and more cosmetic surgery. Is “looking better” really worth the cost … and the health risks?
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Remember ~~ Today marks the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Tom speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson about that tragic day.
Air Safety ~~ The FAA has been on the hot seat recently. Are safety inspectors doing their jobs? Are the FAA and the airline industry “too cozy”? Tom investigates.
Financial Friday ~~ If today’s job numbers weren’t bad enough, have you seen the price of corn!! But don’t panic. Tom has his priceless advice.
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Waste ~~ Do we really want Congress regulating the economy? Will it just make matters worse? PLUS: Who’s the biggest spender in
Inevitable ~~ Obama continues to bring in the dough ($40 Million!!) and the superdelegates. When will this end already!? PLUS: The psycho photographer and political ads.
Screwy Schools ~~ Schools have had a lot on their hands recently … religious artwork, bullying, inappropriate touching and murder plots. Tom tries to figure out what’s going on.
Caught! ~~ A Jamaican man was caught carrying bomb-making materials into an airport. TSA Behavior Detection Manager,
Standing His Ground ~~ Bernanke was on the hot seat today. How did he handle Ted Kennedy and the rest of the Senate? PLUS: Have we hit bottom?
Idol ~ Last week’s American Idol castoff, Chikezie sits down with Tom to discuss dealing with Simon. PLUS: Idol uber-fan, Juliet Huddy tells Tom who should be voted off this week.
