What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-31-08

McCain Misstep ~~ John McCain’s anti-Obama “celeb” ad may have gotten the presumptive GOP nominee a lot of attention but was it actually a big blunder? Tom thinks so.

 

War! ~ The EPA says plastic bags are better for the environment than paper bags! So why is everyone trying to ban those convenient plastic bags we all love? Tom declares war on the war on plastic bags!

 

Air Bust ~~ Remember last Thanksgiving President Bush unveiled an ambitious plan to solve congestion and delays at the nation’s airports?  It turns out it failed utterly.  Tom takes a closer look. 

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-30-08

Justice for Whom? ~ Senator Obama has said he wants to “ensure that economic justice is served”. But what does “economic justice” mean? Does “justice” refer to equality of opportunity or equality of results? 

 

Mea Culpa ~ The House on Tuesday made an apology to black Americans for the wrongs of slavery and Jim Crow. Tom thinks it was nice but America has a long history of oppressing other ethnic groups too. Shouldn’t we apologize to them too?

 

Governing Our Grub ~~ South Los Angeles has decided to ban new fast food eateries for one year to curb obesity. Why does the government insist on deciding what they think is best for us? PLUS: Policing bad names.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-28-08

*** Guest Host: Spencer Hughes ***

 

Media Report Card ~ A study finds that there is no bias in favor of Senator Obama in the media! Now some are even saying the media is taking it too easy on Senator McCain!? Do you buy it?

 

Highway Break Down ~ Due to high gas prices, people are driving less. Good, right? Well no, because now there is a fear our roads will crumble since we’re collecting less tax money. How are we going to fix this mess?

 

Rat’s Rights ~ Should apes and other animals have the same rights as humans?  Gary Francione, author of Animals as Persons, thinks so, and he joins Spencer.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-25-08

Housing Crisis! ~~ Foreclosures have more than doubled from a year ago. When will things turn around? PLUS: How the Senate almost caused an economic disaster.

 

Bad Break ~ A man breaks off an engagement with a woman and then she successfully sues him for $150,000.  Did she deserve the money? PLUS: Spoiled brats.

 

Financial Friday ~~ Are you ready for retirement? Will you outlive your money? Tom talks with Tom Neubig from Ernst and Young about the coming retirement crisis.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-24-08

Obamamania Live ’08 ~ Germany is treating Obama like a rock star! But today he plans on asking Europe to send more troops to Iraq Afghanistan. Will his silver tongue fail this time?

 

Minimum Impact ~~ The minimum wage goes up to $6.55 today but who is it really helping besides rich kids? Tom says the minimum wage hike is a total joke.

 

Failure! ~ The Massachusetts health care program is a total disaster and Gov. Deval Patrick’s plan to fix it isn’t much better. Does this indicate that universal health care just doesn’t work?

 

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-23-08

Backing Down ~~ The President is dropping opposition to the housing bill and will not veto the rescue plan despite the fact that it’s full of “junk”. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) tells Tom why he isn’t pleased the President buckled.

 

Meaningless ~~ The city of Los Angeles announced they will ban all plastic shopping bags. Why are politicians always concerned about the little things? PLUS: A reminder of how insignificant we really are.

 

Real Men Don’t Cry ~~ It looks like Brett Favre whined his way back in to football and is on the trading block. Tom considers the strange case of the once respectable quarterback.

 

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-22-08

Attention Starved? ~~ Will Senator McCain actually reveal his VP pick this week or is it all a media ploy? PLUS: Which VP choice should Obama fear the most? FOX News Political Contributor Juan Williams joins Tom.

 

Labor Pains ~ Big Labor is putting all their muscle ($$$) behind Obama and now some fear the Senator will feel obligated to “repay” union bosses if elected. What would an Obama Presidency mean for American business owners?

 

Local Pinheads ~ From decriminalizing prostitution in one city to outlawing sagging pants in another … We give the federal government a lot of grief, but maybe we ought to start taking a look at our local leaders?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-21-08

Pullout ~~ Do the Iraqis really back Obama’s withdrawal plan? And shouldn’t the White House respect the wishes of a sovereign nation? Tom gets to the bottom of the timetable debate.

 

Fresh Change ~ China has a dramatic plan to help improve their counties’ air quality by the start of the Olympics games. Would drastic “green” laws work here? Should we follow China’s lead?

 

Local Pinheads ~ From decriminalizing prostitution in one city to outlawing sagging pants in another … We give the federal government a lot of grief, but maybe we ought to start taking a look at our local leaders?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-18-08

Media Crush ~ Obama’s world tour will be getting an obscene amount of media coverage. Meanwhile, McCain’s trip to Iraq last spring barely got a whisper. Is this unfair?

 

Turning Dark ~ The Dark Knight is expected to make a ton of money despite its gruesome violence and terrifying images. And remember when Batman was meant for kids? What does this say about our culture?

 

Financial Friday ~~ Wall Street has been on a rollercoaster ride for a while. What should you do when your money is in a volatile market? Tom offers some advice.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-17-08

Use It or Lose It ~~ Pelosi and the Dems are digging in their heels on preventing new drilling because they claim oil companies aren’t exploring the land they already have! Tom asks Andy Lipow of Lipow Oil Associates if the Democrats have a point.

 

Media Crush ~ Obama’s five nation tour next week will be getting an obscene amount of media coverage. Meanwhile, McCain’s trip to Iraq last spring barely got a whisper. Does this contrast in coverage reflect the media’s infatuation with the presumptive Democratic nominee?

 

Green Bay Baby ~~ Everyone got mad at Tom after he made fun of Brett Favre’s weepy, cringe-inducing retirement speech.  It turns out Tom was right to tease him since Favre really, really wants to come back to the NFL. Cue the crying audio!

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-16-08

 

Rules are Rules ~~ Manson family member Susan Atkins and a teen accused of killing a US soldier in Afghanistan are both asking for special treatment. How far can compassion go?  Why do people who break the rules expect the rules to be broken for them?

 

Government Intrusion ~~ The SEC wants to put limits on short selling and naked short selling. Tom explains why this is a bad idea. And are you ready Stimulus II!? PLUS: FBN’s Peter Barnes on how Fannie and Freddie bought influence in Washington.

 

Comeback ~~ America has fallen in love with Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton and his inspiring story. But is it premature to praise his comeback from drug addiction? Are we setting him up to fail? PLUS: Brett “Big Crybaby” Favre wants to return to Football.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-15-08

Bank Crisis? ~~ Ben Bernanke and Henry Paulson offer testimony today about what exactly is happening in the economy. Tom breaks it down. PLUS: How healthy is your bank?

 

Get It? ~~ The New Yorker cartoon depicting the Obamas as flag-burning radicals has caused quite the huff. Do Americans just not understand satire? Or are Obama supporters too sensitive?

 

One Man’s America ~~ Tom sits down with author and intellectual George Will about baseball, the greatness of Chicago, and his new book, One Man’s America.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-14-08

Paying Tribute ~~ Tom remembers the life of Tony Snow. Former colleagues sit down to share memories and pay tribute to the former WH Press Secretary.

 

Don’t believe the hype! ~~ What the feds are going to do to Fannie and Freddie is NOT a bailout—it’s more of a reassurance.  Tom explains.

 

Worth the Risk? ~~ President Bush plans to lift the executive ban on offshore drilling, but what impact will this have on America’s beautiful water and beaches?

 

 

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What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-11-08

Bail Out? ~~ Fannie and Freddie are in trouble.  But what kind of trouble are they in and what is the government proposing to do about it?  Tom untangles the conundrum.

 

Housing Crisis ~~ Should the government step in and help struggling homeowners?  What’s wrong with foreclosure rescue bill? PLUS: Rep. Charles Rangel and his sweetheart deal.

 

Censored! ~~ 5 “not dirty words” you can’t say in the New York Times. Dave Feingold from obamaschocolatenuts.com PLUS: Tech guru Todd Townsend explains why the new iPhone is totally cool.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-10-08

Hot Mic! ~~ What’s really behind Jesse Jackson’s open mic slap at Barack Obama? Why the bad blood between Jackson and Obama? PLUS: Is Obama too hard on African Americans?

 

Back To Earth ~~ NASA has scheduled a date for its final shuttle flight. Is it time to hang up our spacesuits for good? PLUS: Should foreign companies be supplying us with weapons?

 

Too Much Intake ~~ Scientists have identified the fat gene!  Is the “cure” for obesity next? And if you could take a pill to lose 10 pounds, would you? Is losing weight worth turning your body in to a chemistry lab?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-09-08

Bilingual Nation ~ Obama thinks its important American children can speak Spanish. Shouldn’t we learn another language to gain an advantage culturally or economically? Does Obama have a point?

 

No Bull! ~~ What happened to customer service? Dan Cathy, president of Chick-Fil-A, discusses his customer service philosophy, which has allowed his business to expand while other fast food restaurants, like Starbucks, have collapsed.

 

Back To Earth ~~ NASA has scheduled a date for its final shuttle flight. Are we losing ground in the space race? Should we be investing money in space travel or is it time to hang up the space suites?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-07-08

Getting By ~~ Despite the doom and gloom, it appeared as if many Americans went on with their Fourth of July plans and were not forced to wait on bread lines. What did you do? Is the economy really that bad?

 

Innovative Standstill ~ While GM is laying off thousands and selling off its brands, Toyota is trying to use solar panels to power air conditioning in its cars. Why didn’t GM think of this? PLUS: Innovative gimmicks in retail.

 

Too Much Intake ~~ Scientists have identified the fat gene!  Is the “cure” for obesity next? And if you could take a pill to lose 10 pounds, would you? Is losing weight worth turning your body in to a chemistry lab?

 

 

Matthew Pascarella

The Tom Sullivan Show

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What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-03-08

Big Blunders ~~ The plan to rebuild the World Trade Center is behind schedule, over budget and just a huge mess. Why can’t the American government tackle big projects?

 

Oh, Say Can You Sing? ~~ The controversy around the “Black National Anthem” in Denver reminds Tom of all the times people have butchered the National Anthem in the past.  Tom has a little fun with audio.

 

Financial Thursday! ~~ Will we see oil price come back down before the end of the year? FOX Business Network contributor Eric Bolling sits down with Tom.

 

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What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-02-08

Venti No More ~~ Two staples of the past 15 years – Starbucks and SUVs – are in trouble. Is the higher cost of living forcing us to change the way we live our lives?

 

Thinking Big, Doing Nothing ~~ The plan to rebuild the World Trade Center is behind schedule, over budget and just a huge mess. Why can’t Americans get big things done anymore?

 

Work Flirts ~~ 80% of men are sexually harassed by women in the office, but they are too afraid to report the problem to their boss. Are you the victim of a “female sex pest”?

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 07-01-08

Oops! ~~ It’s the Return of the Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Well, not really. It turns out that those “deadly” tomatoes may have not been lethal after all. So, who dropped the ball on this one?

 

Neighborhood Justice ~~ A Texas man has been cleared of shooting two suspected burglars. Should the man have been charged? Why did it take the police so long to respond? What would you do?

 

Life For Sale ~~ Single mom, Deven Trabosh has decided to sell not only her house, but her heart on the internet. Why would someone choose this unconventional method to find love? Ms. Trabosh joins Tom.

 

 

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The Tom Sullivan Show

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