What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-31-08

Race Card ~ Gov. Blagojevich’s choice of Roland Burris to be President-elect Obama’s replacement in the Senate may prove to be a huge headache for the Democrats. Will refusing to seat Burris be seen as racist? Burris thinks so.

 

A Safe New Year’s ~ Are DUI checkpoints an effective way to keep our roads safe or are they just a big nuisance for sober, law-abiding drivers? And are there better alternatives? Tom talks drunk driving on this New Years Eve.

 

He Was Right. ~ Economist Peter Schiff was on the record two years ago predicting the financial crisis we are currently in. At the time, he was laughed at but today he joins Tom with his predictions for 2009. PLUS: Your 09’ predictions.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-24-08

 

** Guest Host: Spencer Hughes **

 

Shopping Slump? ~ Consumer spending was down again last month. Did you cut back on your holiday shopping this year? Did you take advantage of the super deals? PLUS: Are you a last minute shopper?

 

Semantics or Secularization?  ~ Tonia Thomas of Panama City, Florida, claims she was fired from her job for refusing to say “Happy Holidays” instead of Merry Christmas. Did the woman deserve to lose her job? Tonia joins Spencer

 

Naughty or Nice? ~ A study finds that the impact of being mean is greater than the impact of being nice. Do nice guys truly finish last? And if we can be nice to each other once a year, why can we do it all year round?

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-23-08

** Guest Host: Spencer Hughes **

Silver Lining? ~ There is more gloomy economic news today. Will things get worse before they get better? Fox Business Network’s Stuart Varney joins Spencer to tell us what it all means. PLUS: Are you feeling the recession yet?

 

‘Punk’ Payoff ~ A skateboarder who was seen all over YouTube being screamed at by a Baltimore cop has earned the right to sue the officer. Does the teen deserve any money? FNC anchor Megyn Kelly joins Spencer.

 

Losing Faith? ~ According to a Gallup poll, two-thirds think that religion is losing its clout in America. Do you agree? Are we becoming a more secular nation? And could this shift possibly be a positive thing?

 

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-19-08

Blago Speaks! ~ Blagojevich breaks his silence. Tom will carry the Illinois Governor’s press conference and get your reaction. PLUS: How long can Obama remain mum on the Blago scandal?

 

Buying Time ~ The White House unveiled its $17.4 billion auto-industry bailout plan and left the fate of the Big Three in the hands of the Obama administration. Should the White House have simply let them go bankrupt?

 

Financial Friday ~ According to Moody’s Economy.com, 1 in 7 homeowners is underwater. As scary as that number is, Tom thinks it’s actually low! PLUS: The coolest tech toys this holiday season.

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-18-08

New Sheriff in Town ~ President-elect Obama named his choice to head the SEC today. In the wake of the Madoff mess and the financial crisis, how much additional regulation will we see? And do tougher rules even matter?

 

Credit Crunch ~ Regulators have adopted new strict rules for the credit card industry. How will the new rules help you? And do the new regulations go too far? PLUS: Why a boom in refinancing may be a harsh reality check for many.

 

Any Day Now ~ The auto bailout is beginning to look more and more inevitable everyday. President Bush thinks that the failure of the Big Three will create a huge ripple effect throughout the world. Is he right? PLUS: A GM-Chrysler merger?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-17-08

State Meltdown ~ States all over the country are in big trouble. NY Gov. David Paterson is even considering taxing non-diet soda and music downloads to help close the state’s budget gap. Is it time to bailout the states?

 

** Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters joins Tom **

 

Dropped the Ball ~ The SEC admits they failed to thoroughly investigate Bernie Madoff while he stole billions from investors. This is why Tom has always felt relying on regulators is a big waste of time. So, how can you protect yourself?

 

Thanks, But No Thanks ~ HUD Secretary Steve Preston thinks the programs to help troubled homeowners are a complete failure. So, what would help? And should President-elect Obama use TARP money to help people who can’t pay their mortgages?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-12-08

** Guest Host: Spencer Hughes **

 

No Deal!! ~ The auto bailout bill failed to get past the Senate last night. What’s next for the automakers? And should TARP money be used to help the Big Three? FOX Business Network correspondent Rich Edson will give us the latest from Capitol Hill.

 

Escape ~ A lot of “toys” and “gadgets” continue to show strong sales despite the slumping economy. Are Americans still tossing their money away on things they don’t need? Or is it beneficial to enjoy whatever extra money you may have?

 

Credit Help! ~ A good credit score has never been more important. How can you fix your credit? Gail Cunningham of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling joins Spencer to answer your credit score questions.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-05-08

** Guest Host: FBN Anchor Brian Sullivan **

 

“D.C. Do-Over” ~ After another day on the Hill, did the Big Three CEOs convert Congress and the American people? Brian breaks down day two.

 

Let It Be ~ 1 in 10 homeowners are behind on their mortgages or in foreclosure. While the government is frantically trying to fix the problem, Brian says … “Don’t Fix It!!!”

 

Upside ~ Not all the news is bad. Brian runs down some of the optimistic economic news that we’re all overlooking! PLUS: Dumb athletes.

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-03-08

Bailout Bust? ~ The Big Three have come out with their plans and now they say they need even more money! Will this news doom the automakers? PLUS: The UAW is willing to make some concessions. But will they give up enough?

 

A New Era? ~ Many Americans still think buying real estate is their best chance at wealth. But what if the housing market never bounces back? Do Americans need to rethink the way they invest their money?

 

Genius! ~ Thanks to spending cuts at his school, a teacher is selling ad space on his tests. Tom wonders why other schools don’t follow his example. PLUS: Should companies be bombarding kids with toy ads during these tough financial times?

 

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-02-08

Deadline Day! ~ The big three are coming back to Washington and looking for bailout money. Do their restructuring plans pass your smell test? Do these guys deserve our money? Tom breaks down their plans.

 

Keeping it Positive! ~ Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales were both better than expected. Tom says now is the time to keep up the good work and continue to shop, shop, shop! PLUS: Rebuilding Galveston.

 

Coping With Terror ~ The U.S. military expects to have 20,000 troops inside the U.S. to help local officials respond to a terrorist attack. But is this giving the government too much power? Or would it help you feel safer?

 

What's On The Tom Sullivan Show 12-01-08

It’s Official! ~ President-elect Obama has nominated Senator Hillary Clinton for Sec. of State. Will this make Hillary supporters happy? PLUS: What shifts in U.S. foreign policy will we see under an Obama administration?

 

Tough Sell ~ It’s a excellent time to get a great deal on a car or pretty much anything. But are some bargains too much of a risk? Would you buy a car -- or any product -- from a company that may be bankrupt in a year?

 

Pump Bump ~ OPEC thinks $75 a barrel is a fair price for oil and wants to cut production. But even if OPEC doesn’t bring the price back up, don’t get used to these low fuel prices! Tom explains why we should expect a hike in gas taxes.