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's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect.
The Wisdom Deficit - Show 47
Dan thinks wisdom is in short supply these days. Can anything be done to make common sense more common? Also, an "In Related News" segment.
The Wisdom Deficit - Show 47
Dan thinks wisdom is in short supply these days. Can anything be done to make common sense more common? Also, an "In Related News" segment.
Rights on the Ropes - Show 48
What is likely to happen to our constitutional rights if another big terror attack strikes the U.S.? Also, Dan looks at the Iran nuke crisis.
Return of the Fat Police - Show 49
After laying low for a while the Fat Police reappear on Dan's radar screen. Also, the debut of a new segment called "Candidates to Watch".
Pork me baby - Show 50
Is promising political pork to constituents anything like bribery? Dan looks at the practice of politicians bringing home the bacon to the hometown folks.
Bill Cosby for President - Show 51
Third parties are in the news again, but Dan is more scared than hopeful. He also looks at mandatory motorcycle helmet laws.
A Quagmire Exit Strategy - Show 52
Dan invokes the ghost of Richard Nixon to "think big" on the issues of the Iraq conflict and the War on Terror.
A House Divided - Show 53
Have Americans become so divided that it's becoming dangerous? Dan examines that idea and talks about the Reform Party.
The Debate We Aren't Having - Show 54
Dan examines the debate we AREN'T having on a number of current issues including U.S. foreign policy and the domestic lifestyle police.
The Big Tax Show - Show 55
Dan narrowly avoids having an on-air heart attack while fulfilling a listener request asking for a "rant on taxes". He also discusses global climate change.
Ridiculous - Show 56
Can common sense be ridiculous? Dan looks at the situation between Israel and her neighbors and thinks ridiculous thoughts that solve nothing.
Small Government Fantasies - Show 57
Has the dream of smaller government become a fantasy? Dan looks at the issue of constitutionally limited government in the era of terrorism and entitlements.
The Wimp Legislature - Show 58
What's behind the emasculation of the U.S. House and Senate? Dan breaks down the reasons behind the wimpification of the Legislative Branch of government.
Bad Thoughts - Show 59
What should Mel Gibson's penalty be if he turns out to be anti-Semitic? Dan looks at the limits of acceptable thought in our society.
Commeth The Repo Man? - Show 60
Do voters care about budget deficits? Dan looks at new statistics showing a fiscal storm brewing and predicts that nobody will care.
Battling The Scythians - Show 61
The bad guys are trying to wear us down in the War on Terror and Dan says we are playing right into their hands. Also, Al Gore.
Common Sense On Drugs - Show 62
Dan offers some ideas-solutions on both the Drug War and the War on Terror he thinks might make both work out better for us in the long run.
Addicted To Secrecy - Show 63
How much government secrecy can a free society stand before voters don't have enough information to make competent decisions? Dan examines this and the question of domestic partner benefits.
(You) Fat Bastards - Show 64
Obesity is in the news again, with the Fat Police warning that the costs threaten us all. Dan wonders how much our right to eat or exercise as we choose is worth (in dollars). Also: Jobs and Government.