What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-31-08

** Guest Host Austin Hill **

 

Poll Crazy ~ Which election polls are the most believable? Wall Street Journal contributor and former Reagan speechwriter Clark Judge speaks with Austin. PLUS: Where are Woodward and Bernstein?

 

Gender and Politics ~ Gov. Palin does not understand why so many women do not like her. Why has the VP hopeful become such a divisive figure among women? PLUS: Another conservative thinks Palin isn’t ready.

 

Tightening Your Belt ~ Consumer spending saw a huge drop in September. Will you be cutting back this holiday season? Is the media unnecessarily scaring us? PLUS: Economist Brian Wesbury breaks down the week in business news.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-30-08

OBAMA TV ~ During his big primetime special, Obama laid out his plan to help hurting Americans. But how does the presidential hopeful plan on paying for some of those “pie in the sky” ideas? PLUS: Did independents buy his infomercial?

 

Planning Ahead ~ If you pay in to your pension, should your pension be guaranteed? Obama thinks so but is that reasonable? Tom weighs in. PLUS: Guaranteed retirement accounts are gaining popularity in Washington. Will 401ks be a thing of the past?

 

Holiday Hassles ~ It’s time for the holiday travel season! What will mergers, lower fuel costs and fewer flights mean for you and your loved ones? Is it time to dust off your one horse open sleigh? USA Today money senior reporter Dan Reed joins Tom.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-29-08

Another Day, Another Bailout ~ The FDIC and the Treasury announced they want to spend $600 billion to bail out homeowners. Tom explains why this is yet another big waste of money. PLUS: Do people even want bailouts? Pollster Scott Rasmussen joins Tom.

 

Piling On ~ Here comes the credit card crisis … and boy is it ugly! What’s going to happen to the economy if people can’t get credit cards? PLUS: New York Gov. David Paterson is asking for a federal handout. Should New York get it?

 

Let’s Go To The Videotape! ~ Is the LA Times going to release this tape of Obama hanging out with former PLO spokesman Khalidi or not?  And if not, why not?  Is this fair? PLUS: Tom addresses a certain internet rumor about a certain candidate.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-28-08

What’s the Deal? ~ The housing market is getting weirder and more distorted. So, what’s really going on? And is now the time to get a great deal? Tom crunches the numbers.

 

Forbes’ Fix-It Plan ~ Now is no time to panic! Businessmen and billionaire Steve Forbes tells Tom “How Capitalism Will Save Us.” PLUS: Say goodbye to your 401(k)?

 

What Kind of Change? ~ Obama and the Democrats hope to give unions more power. What does that mean for you? Tom discusses life under an Obama administration.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-24-08

Why We Vote ~~ Why do so many Americans vote against their own economic interests? Tom looks at the difference between social and economic populism. PLUS: Is it time to regulate the credit card industry?

Panic!! ~ What is behind this volatile market? And what should an investor do? Is there anything to the “Barack Obama panic”? PLUS: Why the Chamber of Commerce fears a Democratic congress.

Two Steps Back ~~ Will raising taxes prolong our current economic crisis and doom the economy? Tom talks with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, inventor of the Laffer Curve and co-author of The End of Prosperity.

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-22-08

Workin’ It ~ Obama tweaks his tax plan due to criticism that it was welfare.  Now you have to work for your share of other people’s money.  Tom breaks it down. PLUS: What does Rep. Charles Rangel have in store for us?

 

Ready to Pounce? ~ Do terrorists see the change to a new president as an opportunity to attack? And what kind of threats are we going to face, and from where? Ex-CIA analyst Michael Scheuer speaks with Tom.

 

Protect Your Money ~ The economic crisis has led to an increase in scams, as even the scammers are getting increasingly desperate for a share of your money. Tech crime gurus Mark and Mike Menz explain how to avoid getting phished.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-20-08

Not Ready For Primetime? ~ Has picking Palin backfired on Sen. McCain? And why did Gen. Powell really endorse Sen. Obama? PLUS: How deep is that GOP bench?

 

Shot in the Arm ~ Even Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke thinks its time for another stimulus package. But will a second stimulus even work?

 

Uninformed Vote ~ Are some people just too stupid to vote? And is there anything we can do about it? Tom pokes fun of America’s youth vote.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-17-08

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Getting By ~ President Bush gave the country a “pep talk” about recovering from the financial crisis. How confident should we be in his rescue plan? PLUS: Tom takes listener calls about their personal financial situations.

 

Priceless Advice ~ Tom analyzes the market’s performance.  Which end of the see-saw did we end up on today? PLUS: Listeners get expert advice on where to put their money.

 

Avoiding the Next One ~ Have we learned our lessons from history?  Tom talks with Amity Shlaes, author of The Forgotten Man, about how the country recovered from the Great Depression.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-14-08

The Bank of Hank!! ~ Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has unveiled his plan for the U.S. government to buy in a stake in a handful of US banks. Will the plan work? Is the government going too far?

 

Something Stinks! ~ ACORN-created fraudulent voter registrations are turning up all over the country, but ACORN insists it’s doing nothing wrong! So what’s really going on? Tom talks with John Fund, author of Stealing Elections.

 

Keeping it Fair? ~ Obama’s tax plan?  It is, as he told a plumber in Ohio, to “spread the wealth around.” So how much will his “fair” tax plan cost you? PLUS: Which presidential candidate do you trust to better handle the economy?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-13-08

Bailout or Bust? ~~ The Federal Reserve has unveiled part of its plan for the 700 billion dollar bailout.  Is the plan a good one?  Will it work? Tom breaks it down.

 

Resurging Bear ~ Are we too concerned about the financial crisis and not paying enough attention to Russia? Are we losing sight of the big picture? PLUS: Angry Politics.

 

Banks and Trust ~ Which presidential candidate do you trust to better handle the economy? How much will Obama’s tax plan cost you? And can you still trust the GOP with the economy?

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

*** Guest Host: Spencer Hughes ***

 

What a Week! ~ How do we ease the panic on Wall Street and Main Street? How long is it going to take for the government intervention to work? Fox Business Network anchor Brian Sullivan answers caller questions on the financial crisis.

 

It’s (Not) Just the Economy, Stupid! ~ Some serious campaign issues are being overshadowed by our troubled economy. Are we so focused on our pocketbooks that we’re losing sight of the bigger picture? PLUS: Is there really anyone left who’s undecided?

 

Coping with Crisis ~ People are tightening the belt. What are your top tips to save some money? PLUS: Are you suffering from “Recession Depression”? Spencer has some ways for you to keep on keepin’ on during these challenging times.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-09-08

Trend Watch! ~ It looks like the government may be getting in to the banking business. Well, why not—it’s the new hot global trend! Should the Treasury buy stakes in US banks? Will it even help?

 

Stimulus 2!  ~~ Nancy Pelosi wants another stimulus package and it’s going to be even bigger than the last one. Do you want it? Will it work?

 

Scam! ~ The ACORN voter fraud story has been bubbling under the surface for some time.  What is this organization?  Who’s behind it?  Tom speaks with former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell.

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

“Fairness” ~~ Is it fair that CEOs make so much money? And why should Congress concern itself with the pay of executives? It’s time we stop picking on the poor, poor (very rich) CEOs!

 

Collapse of Common Sense ~ Why do people tend to do really stupid things during a recession? PLUS: Did Chinese take-out and a group of five guys bring down the global economy? Tom explains.

 

Grasping at Straws ~ John Sidney McCain continues to bring up William Ayers and Jeremiah Wright. And Barack Obama is trying to link McCain to ‘radical right-wing Nazi death squads’. Tom discusses stuff that really doesn’t matter.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-06-08

Frozen ~ The credit freeze is causing the stock market to tank. How can we thaw the credit markets? And how long before we see the bailout plan work? PLUS: How will Europe’s financial crisis  impact us.

 

“Erratic” ~ John McCain is getting killed on the economy! The Democrats have labeled him an ‘out of touch’ deregulator and the people are buying it! Why doesn’t he fight back? How can McCain win back Americans on the issue of the economy?

 

Playing in the Mud ~ Is it really such a big deal that McCain is trying to associate Obama with Bill Ayers?  Will this attack on Obama’s character work?  Or is this a desperate tactic? PLUS: Obama -- and Tom -- revisit the Keating Five scandal.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-03-08

Suspense! ~ Tom is anxiously awaiting attempt number two by the House to pass the bailout plan. Will it go through? And what happens if it fails?

 

VP Debate ~ What facts did they get wrong? Who did a better job helping their ticket? 1984 Vice Presidential Nominee Geraldine Ferraro speaks with Tom.  

 

Financial Friday!  ~ What does the potential Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal say about the future of the banking industry? PLUS: Some interesting investment ideas.

 

 

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What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 10-02-08

Crap Sandwich ~ This bailout bill that just passed the Senate—this is not the bill that Tom initially supported. Tom goes through all the junk. PLUS: Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) on why they cannot support the rescue plan.

 

What’s The Deal? ~ The credit crisis actually doesn’t look too bad … on paper. What’s really going on out there? Are you having a hard time getting a loan? Tom goes to the people for answers.

 

Losing Her Shine? ~ Is Sarah Palin’s appeal starting to fade?  Is it a problem that she doesn’t seem to know the things Washington insiders know? Are you starting to worry about McCain’s VP pick?