June 17, 2008
Greg Bishop fills in for Mark Thoma on Thoma Time, streaming worldwide at WMAY dot com from 3p to 6p CST.
Don't forget to go shopping at Super Wal-Mart for supplies to help out the flood victims on Illinois and Iowa. Today until 5p. WMAY will be there taking your donations; toiletries, clothing, bottled water, health care supplies, and more. Do what you can to show the flood victims that Springfield cares! If you can't make it today, WNNS will be there all day tomorrow. All donations will go to Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham who are supporting missions to Illinois and Iowa flood victims.
The Bird Whisperer has passed away, will his secrets be exposed?
The Sangamon County Jail has new charges brought against them by the family of Klutzo the Clown, alleging jailers said Paul Carlock "got what he deserved". What ever happend to innocent until proven guilty and no cruel and unusual punishment? We cannot be OK with the excessive use of Tasers. Read the story on SJ-R's Website.
Government Contracts seem to be a hot meal ticket for many companies operating overseas. But what happens when oversight leads to your dismissal ... for apparently doing your job? Read the New York Times article about Charles Smith and KBR.
Also, Blackwater USA is getting more and more contracts, regardless of the FBI deeming their November 2007 Iraq massacre criminal. How much further will we let Blackwater go? Read Jeremy Scahill's editorial about Blackwater from the LA Times.
Oh yeah, and if we have time, we'll talk about this guy:
The mainstream media would rather talk about Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee fighting than a syndicated talk show host calling for the murder of innocent activists.
This and your calls at 217.629.7970 or emails to bishop@wmay.com