Common Sense with Dan Carlin
Common Sense With Dan Carlin
Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It...
Show 154 - A Conflict of Interest
Dan rails against legislators who have close ties to the industries they are supposed to be regulating and reforming. He also addresses one of the under-appreciated environmental problems he believes we can fix.
06/23/09
Show 154 - A Conflict of Interest
Dan rails against legislators who have close ties to the industries they are supposed to be regulating and reforming. He also addresses one of the under-appreciated environmental problems he believes we can fix.
06/23/09
Show 153 - The Persian Rapprochement
President Obama makes friendly overtures towards Iran and even says they may have a right to their nuclear ambitions. Dan considers this progress. Also: Musing about corporate influence on the USA.
06/05/09
Show 152 - Sick Politics
Has the idea of implementing real health care reform in the U.S. already been compromised by powerful special interests? Dan thinks so. Also, Nancy Pelosi, CIA oversight and partisan witch hunts.
05/21/09
Show 151 - Owning The Story
There are a number of reasons the news industry in in a state of crisis right now. In this show Dan deals with an overlooked angle of the problem. Also: Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura.
05/08/09
Show 150 - The Long Show
For episode number 150 listeners get 50% more show at no extra charge! Dan discusses Tea Parties, Patriot act power, Newt Gingrich, the short memory of Americans and a Presidential murder trial.
04/22/09
Show 149 - Searching For Security
The Obama Administration expands the government's rationale for warrantless wiretapping and other activities that weaken the 4th Amendment protections of Americans. Also: Columnist and author Robert Samuelson.
04/08/09
Show 148 - Of Torches and Pitchforks
Populism is back in vogue and Americans are emulating the Boston Tea Party and exhibiting other signs of revolutionary discontent. Dan examines the issue as only a political alien can.
03/24/09
Show 147 - A Little Less Evil
In this (long) episode Dan gets mad about both genocide and journalism...in that order. He has a pretty uncompromising viewpoint on both subjects. What else is new?
03/11/09
Show 146 - The Continuity of Errors
Why is it that U.S. foreign policy seems to stay the same no matter who is running the country? Dan compares the Bush and Obama policies in the Middle East trying to find a way to "win". Also: Riffin on the News.
02/25/09
Show 145 - Whoops!
Will Government efforts to combat the current economic downturn bear fruit? Dan gives his viewpoint. Also: Should Press and media prohibitions on showing the realities of war be relaxed?
02/11/09
Show 144 - Defend Yourself
Do American taxpayers benefit from the U.S. foreign policy? Dan doesn't think so and rails against super-patriots who think a large military is the definition of a strong America. Also: Would Yoo torture?
01/30/09
Show 143 - The Black Dog
Churchill called his bouts with depression "The Black Dog", Dan sounds like he's dealing with the same thing in today's monologue. Also: Interview with U.S. Congressman Peter Defazio.
01/16/09
Show 142 - The Samson Suicide Pact
Everyone wants Dan to discuss recent events between Israel and her neighbors. As usual, hisare likely to upset all sides. Also: will the latest global financial crisis increase Presidential power?
01/02/09
Show 141 - Betting on Corruption
If you like when Dan goes off on random tangents you will love this show (especially part two!). Dan talks about the latest corruption in government story and also looks for silver linings in anger and negativity.
12/18/08
Show 140 - The U.S. of Earth
Should a global government replace the many nation-states that make up the modern world? Dan tries to defend his irrational, individualistic love of freedom. Also: Better living through chemistry.
12/09/08
Show 139 - Evasive Action
The early appointees to the Obama administration prompt a discussion of Competency versus Change. Also: The political consequences of the American people's short-term memories.
11/21/08
Show 139 - Evasive Action
The early appointees to the Obama administration prompt a discussion of Competency versus Change. Also: The political consequences of the American people's short-term memories.
11/21/08
Show 138 - Permanent Division
The partisan blazes kindled during the campaign continue to intensify after the concession speeches. Dan talks about this and a number of election related issues. Also: Riffin of the News.
11/07/08


