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Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes Larry Hicks, information officer for Covered California.  Covered California is that state's Health Insurance marketplace exchange that they created to fulfill the requirements of the ACA.  Larry fills us in on where they are at with implementation and what opportunities will be available for California consumers. Also joining us for a roundtable discussion of the Affordable Care Act will be Sarah Wood, the Opinionated Democrat. As always, we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser, sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana and our producer Naomi Minogue from California, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are in

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes back North Carolina Rev. Mark Sandlin.  Rev. Sandlin, a Huffington Post contributor and founder of the God Article will join us to discuss North Carolina politics and Moral Monday, an effort of a broad range of activist groups to draw attention to and protest the efforts of conservative legislators and the laws they are passing and proposing.  Every Monday they gather in Raleigh and hundreds have been arrested.  The movement has a decidedly Christian Left influence, which confounds many right wingers, as they stand up for the rights of women, regressive tax laws, minorities, and the LGBT community in the name of compassion and non-judgement. As always, we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser, sociologist Keith Br

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes back the Communications Director for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.  Ladd will join us as we discuss the George Zimmerman verdict and will be commenting on Florida's "Stand your Ground" laws among other things. Was race involved?  Are we really in a post racial society?  Those are two questions the team will discuss and ponder. As always, we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser, sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana and our producer Naomi Minogue from California, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show plea

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes Professor Elise Boddie for a discussion on the Supreme Court and their decision concerning the Voting Rights Act.  Professor Boddie is the former litigation director at the NAACP legal defense fund.  She holds a masters degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government and will teach constitutional law at Rutgers Law School in Newark, NJ in the fall.  She has made several guest appearances on television and radio programs regarding LDF's work, including CNBC, Tavis Smiley and CourtTV.  Elise has authored a number of amicus briefs in the US Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal. As always, we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser, sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana and our producer Naomi Minogue from Califo

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes Wendy Feliz from the American Immigration Council.  an education, law and policy group in Washington D.C. She manages a highly-effective communications team working to drive a rational conversation about immigration in America, with the goal of advancing comprehensive immigration reform. As always, we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser, sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana and our producer Naomi Minogue from California, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact Naomi Minogue via email: naomi@liberal

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team reviews an absolutely huge week in politics.  Join us as we discuss the SCOTUS rulings on DOMA and the Voting Rights Act, the newest progressive hero Wendy Davis and her valiant filibuster of SB5, and amidst all of this the President makes a speech and moves on climate change. And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community,

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes columnist and managing editor of PoliticusUSA.com, Sarah Jones.  And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicated to promoting progressive ideals and progressive activists making a difference.

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team welcomes author of "Wrapped in the Flag", Claire Conner.  Claire's father was a national spokesman for the John Birch Society for more than 30 years.  Forced to sign the John Birch memberships book at 13, Claire will provide an inside look into one of the right wing's most infamous organizations. Before the Tea Party there was the John Birch Society.  Join us as we examine the motivations and thinking of Right Wing America. And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inq

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team features a pre-recorded interview with NYT Bestselling author, Chris Mooney.  Chris Mooney is a contributing writer at Mother Jones and hosts Climate Desk Live. He also co-hosts the podcast "Point of Inquiry," and has written four books, including “The Republican War on Science”. Join us as we have a great discussion concerning why Republican’s oppose science and critical thinking skills.  How are they perpetrating this war on reason, are they winning and what are Democrats doing to fight back? And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltw

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team discusses the news that RWNJ and conservative darling, Michele Bachmann will not seek re-election.  What does that mean for the 6th Congressional District of Minnesota and the Democratic Candidate Jim Graves. And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com.

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team interviews writer Amanda Marcotte.  Amanda is best known for her writings on feminism and politics. She graduated from St. John's University in Austin, Texas with a degree in English Literature.  She is the author of, "It's a Jungle Out There: The Feminist Guide to Politically Inhospitable Environments." and "Get Opinionated."  Amanda was hired as the blogmaster for the John Edwards 2008 presidential campaign and is a frequent contributor for Slate Magazine, Salon.com and RH Reality Check. Join us as we have a great discussion concerning the state of the women's movement in the U.S.A. And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team interviews author, Frank Schaeffer.  Frank Schaeffer is the author of the New York Times bestseller Keeping Faith and, most recently, the books Crazy for God, Patience with God, and Sex, Mom, and God. He has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News and is a prolific blogger for the Huffington Post. Join us as we have a great discussion concerning the influence of the religious right and talk about what can be done about their heavy handed tactics and excursions into the realm of the political. And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside th

Excellence in Progressive Radio. The Liberal Fix team interviews Mark Potok from the Southern Poverty Law Center. Join us as we have a great discussion concerning the development of hate groups within the U.S. and what can be done to combat the proliferation of hate crimes. And as always we offer a recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis.  This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicat

The Liberal Fix team interviews North Dakota State Rep., Gail Mooney and Tammi Kromenaker, Director of the North Dakota Red River Women’s Clinic. A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicated to promoting progressive ideals and progressive activists making a difference.  

The Liberal Fix team interviews the chair of the politics department at Occidental College, Caroline Heldman.  She co-edited the popular book, Rethinking Madame President: Is the US Ready for a Woman in the White House? and maintains a blog titled Political Musings from a "Totalitarian Liberal". In news related to the prior week they will discuss"ricin letter suspect" Paul Keving Curtis' release from jail, Max Baucus to retire and the Koch Brothers seek to buy major newspapers. A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalf

A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. For this episode the Liberal Fix team discusses the Boston Marathon bombing, the texas fertilizer plant explosion, letters laced with ricin and the failure of universal background checks in the Senate. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicated to promoting progressive ideals and progressive activists making a difference.  

The Liberal Fix team interviews John Sheirer, author of Tales of a Real American Liberal.  John and the crew will be discussing how liberals and conservatives can learn to play together.  John will also stick around to discuss the major news item, the progress of gun control reform.   A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicated to promoting progressive ideals and progressive activists making a difference.  

The Liberal Fix team interviews activist Randy Parraz from Citizens for a Better Arizona.  They discuss current efforts to recall Sheriff Joe Arpaio by Respect Arizona. The Liberal Fix team will also be discussing U.S. oil spills resulting from faulty pipelines, Colbert Busch v. Sanford in South Carolina and President Obama returns part of his paycheck. The feature story this week, immediately following the Randy Parraz interview, will be a discussion of the recent rush to support marriage equality on the Hill. A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue

The Liberal Fix team interviews Ladd Everitt from the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.  Since 2006 Mr. Everitt has served as their communications director and is a frequent contributor to MSNBC.  They will be discussing the 2nd Amendment and the current push for gun regulations. The Liberal Fix team will also be discussing Julia Pierson, the first female director of the Secret Service, Detroit's Emergency Manager, North Dakota Governor signs anti-choice bills, and Michelle Bachmann and her ethics probe. The feature story this week, immediately following the Ladd Everitt interview, will be a discussion over the Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriage. A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the be

The Liberal Fix team discusses the Ryan Budget, Patty Murray Senate Budget and the Progressive Caucus Budget. A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicated to promoting progressive ideals and progressive activists making a difference.