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This Week On The Fallon Forum: ACA, Chris Christie, Chet Culver And More

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Monday, in a special one-hour broadcast from 5:15-6:15 p.m., Dr. Charles Goldman and I discuss the kick-off to the ACA’s health insurance exchange. Then we talk about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Is Christie the Republican Party’s only hope to … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: ISU Police Chase, Water, Climate Change, SNAP

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, The police chase and shooting death on the Iowa State University campus last week has been the subject of much conversation, not just in Iowa but across the country. Was the use of deadly force by the police … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Elections, Climate Change, Water Quality, Gun Safety

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

 Tuesday is a big day in Iowa. It’s Election Day, and in 950 cities across the state, voters will elect city council members and, in some cases, mayors. If recent trends are any indication, turnout will be embarrassingly low. Voting … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Why Do Republicans Begrudge Poor People Food?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Monday, Dr. Charles Goldman and I definitively answer once and for all the perplexing age-old question: “Why do Republicans hate food stamps?” Tuesday, we discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy one year later, and in other climate news, we look … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Insani-Tea, Education, Immigration

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

My friend and frequent co-host, Dr. Charles Goldman asks, “Is there a method to the Tea Party madness? Perhaps they are truly looking to start this country’s second Civil War.” My response: (1) Yes, the Tea Party is exhibiting more … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Tea Party Fiasco, Climate Reality, GMOs

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Join the Fallon Forum at the new time  of 6:00-6:30 pm, Monday-Thursday. Dear Friends, We have a fascinating line-up of guests on the program this week: Monday, Kevin Barrett discusses, “The American Resistance,” a book he co-authored with Jim Fetzer … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum – New Time!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Well, things are going back to the way they used to be. No, House Republicans are not going to repent of their obstructionist ways. That’s beyond my control . . . except with regards Rep. Steve “Melon Calf” … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Fracking, Guns And Pasta

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Ed’s back! Monday, we talk with Kevin Adair. Also joining us, State Sen. Jack Hatch, one of three Democratic candidates for Governor. And we’ll get Frank Strong’s take on the wisdom of issuing gun permits to the blind. Tuesday, we … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Listen live from 12:00-1:00 or check-out the podcast at fallonforum.com Matt Sinovic is sitting in for Ed and has a great line-up of guests this week: Wednesday:  Sen. Joe Bolkcom; Peter Fisher, Iowa Policy Project Thursday:  Sen. Tom Courtney; Joe … Continue reading →

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This Week on the Fallon Forum– Hope for the Great March

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, Beyond any impact next year’s Great March for Climate Action may have on the climate crisis itself, eight months of communal living will have a profound effect on us marchers. I pondered this recently after an abrupt, almost … Continue reading →

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