Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Dear Friends,

Monday, we talk about creationism vs evolution. Despite over 40 years of state and federal court decisions, a recent survey showed 15% of American high school science instructors teach so-called “Intelligent Design” in their classrooms, sometimes to the exclusion of evolution. Dr. Charles Goldman joins me tonight for the conversation.

Tuesday, we'll discuss the Boswell-Latham showdown in the new Third Congressional District. Sorry folks, but I have to speak truth to Democratic Party power and tell you that if the Democrat Establishment wants this seat to remain in the “D” column, it will lean so hard on Boswell that even this entrenched relic from a bygone political era will feel compelled to retire. Face it: Boswell can't beat Latham. The last time Iowa had a congressional district much like the new Third, the younger, quasi-moderate Greg Ganske beat entrenched Congressman Neal Smith. It'll happen again unless Boswell steps aside or gets beat in a primary by an independent-minded Democrat with populist appeal to both rural and urban voters. (And just in case you're wondering, I have less than zero inclination to throw my hat in that ring again.)

Wednesday, we'll kick-off the discussion with a look at what affect proposed changes in federal clean air standards might have on Iowa. We'll also talk about an exclusive story in today's DM Register, Political donations by utility rile critics. It's hard to take seriously those who insist there's no connection between MidAmerican Energy's generous contributions to key politicians and those politicians' support for MidAmerican's proposed nuclear power plant.

Thursday, we'll talk with State Representative Dan Kelley (D-Newton) at 7:00 and State Senator Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale) at 7:30. I can't say where either of these conversations will go, and I'm not predicting we'll find much common ground between Dan and Brad. But you never know, as the freshman lawmaker from Newton is already carving out a niche for himself as one who works well with members of the other party.

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