Category Archives: Fallon Forum

This Week on the Fallon Forum– A Progressive Work in Progress

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, A gaggle of Republican presidential wannabes was in town this weekend, and it seems the crazy talk has already begun. A few samples: * US Senator Ted Cruz told members of the Family Leader audience that they would … Continue reading →

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This Week on the Fallon Forum – Eggs for Currency and More

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, Really, when you think about it, what’s so magical about a piece of paper as currency? Why not create a universal unit of exchange using something with actual intrinsic value, something that can be made anywhere by anyone … Continue reading →

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This Week on the Fallon Forum: Immigration, Health Care, Breast-Feeding and More.

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, I have oft proclaimed that the three most destructive technological advancements in human history are, in order of severity: Nuclear bombs, Cars and Televisions. But perhaps I haven’t given the TV enough credit. In today’s news, we learn … Continue reading →

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This Week on the Fallon Forum: Trayvon Martin, Gambling, Voting, Low Wages and More

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Today on the Fallon Forum (Monday), we dissect the ruling in the George Zimmerman case. Des Moines attorney Joseph Glazebrook joins us in the studio for that conversation, and we’ll hear from several other people with thoughtful opinions on a … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Jobs Coming Back To U.S., Voting Rights Act And More

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Monday, Branstad’s “Reign of Error” is part of our conversation in today’s Weekend Review. We also talk about clandestine plans to build another casino in Polk County – and why gambling attracts both corporate and political corruption. We also have … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Health Care, Monsanto, Spying And More

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Remember last week? Yeah, I know, in this fast-moving world of ours, it might seem like a distant memory. But it was a darn good week: – President Obama’s action plan on climate change was more ambitious than … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: The Fate Of American Agriculture, Immigration Reform, Snowden

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Welcome to Des Moines, capital of the new colonial outpost. Yes, I’m afraid it’s true. Just as European governmental powers extracted the wealth of Africa, Asia and the Americas in previous centuries (note: see Bruce Rastetter for details … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Fracking In Iowa, Education, Big Ag

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Monday, we talk with Karla Kash of Repertory Theater of Iowa about Shakespeare on the Lawn, happening this week. I tackle a bunch of other topics, and encourage people to call in with their own issues and concerns. Tuesday, we … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Save Cleverley Farms, Branstad’s Poll Numbers, No Nukes And More

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, For close to two decades, Larry Cleverley has been a key leader in Iowa’s local foods movement. Many new farm-to-market growers owe a debt of gratitude to farmers like Larry for their pioneering efforts to help pave the … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Faux IRS “Scandal” Fracking And The Price Of Carbon

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

You can listen/watch The Fallon Forum at http://www.fallonforum.com from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. See details below for delayed broadcast and podcast info. Dear Friends, When you listen to the Fallon Forum this week, you’ll notice two changes (and there are more coming). … Continue reading →

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