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California Dreaming

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This week, we take some time to discuss climate change and then the puzzling and disturbing disappearance of a seemingly once very prevalent species: the California Republican, with our guest the Hoover Institution's Bill Whalen. Then, we go back in time to chat about that guy on the $20 bill, Andrew Jackson, with the guy who wrote the book on him, Fox News' Brian Kilmeade (buy his book Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny). Also, a little talk about transplants (of the organ variety) and Rob and James head to sea. Ahoy!

Music from this week's show: The Only Place by Best Coast

Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
Guests:
BWBill WhalenBKBrian Kilmeade

Discussion (38)

  • Barry Jones@BarryJones

    According to Bill Whalen the only way the Republicans can win is to become Democrats. Brilliant! The guy must have overlooked Churchill's shortest speech:

    "Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force.Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."

    It(the quote) might be a bit strong but it seems to me this quote applies more than anything to principles, core beliefs and core values. It seems to me to be rather obnoxious to do ANYTHING just to gain power. Power is not the point...doing the right thing is or should be the point. However, your mileage may differ.

  • Jim Wright@JimW

    Things here will get worse before they improve. I foresee a lot more flight of middle class and businesses to other states in coming years. I've got up to 15 years before I retire; in the off chance I make it to career's end without moving, I don't plan to spend my golden years in the golden state. It's a shame; I still love so much about the state.

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