Monday, in a special hour-long broadcast (promoting KHOI 89.1 FM’s seasonal fund drive) from 4:15-5:15 p.m., Steffen Schmidt joins me to discuss how “a paralyzed federal government is leading to states and even cities taking matters into their own hands,” to quote from one of Steffen’s recent opinion pieces. Also on the docket for today, my thoughts on: (1) The Democratic Primary for Governor, (2) Rush Limbaugh calling Pope Francis a Marxist, (3) The shooting last week on Des Moines’ southside, and (4) Where Would Baby Jesus Shop? Amazon or Wal-mart? Answer: Neither.

Tuesday, at the usual time of 6:00 pm, Drake President David Maxwell joins me to discuss President Obama’s controversial proposal on higher education. I also talk with Shuji Mintzmyer of the Iowa Zen Center in northeast Iowa.

Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Climate Marcher John Jorgenson of Arizona is my guest. Other topics for Wednesday’s program to be announced.

Thursday at 6:00 pm, Madi Delk with Des Moines Onstage tells us about the upcoming performance of “I Have Before Me A Remarkable Document Given To Me By A Young Lady From Rwanda,” a student-led production happening this weekend. Other topics for Thursday’s program to be announced.

Join us live, Monday 4:15-5:15 pm and Tuesday-Thursday 6:00-6:30 pm on the Fallon Forum website. Call-in at (855) 244-0077 and add your voice to the dialogue. Video and audio-only podcasts available after the program. The Fallon Forum also can be heard on KHOI 89.1 (Ames) Wednesdays at 5:00 pm and KPVL 89.1 (Postville) Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Thanks!

Ed