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JOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR WEEKLY POLITICAL UPDATE (347) 426-3031 HOSTS: BB LAWSON, JULIE O'BRIEN, and MARGARET MULVIHILL Let's talk! Join the Current team tonight at 8:00 PM - BiBi Lawson, Julie O'Brien, Sam Greenfield and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
JOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR WEEKLY POLITICAL UPDATE (347) 426-3031 HOSTS: BB LAWSON, JULIE O'BRIEN, MARGARET MULVIHILL AND SPECIAL GUEST HOST - SAM GREENFIELD Its been an eventful week in the Life of Bridgegate. David Samson finally resigned. Bridget Kelly pretty much asked for a deal so she could TELL ALL. Stepien dissed Kelly by calling their relationship 'A Brief Dating Relationship'. Hmmmm. In bigger, much bigger news, Julie O'Brien is running for Mayor of Ramsey. On her ticket are two great women - Aimee Kass and Jill Shortway Ippolito! Let's talk! Join the Current team tonight at 8:00 PM - BiBi Lawson, Julie O'Brien, Sam Greenfield and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
JOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR WEEKLY POLITICAL UPDATE (347) 426-3031 HOSTS: BB LAWSON, JULIE O'BRIEN, and MARGARET MULVIHILL
Two NJ lawmakers are fighting back - Tim Eustace and Shirley Turner - defending Tesla and jobs for NJ http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/66213-nj-legislature-could-overturn-christies-ban-on-tesla-car-sales-?linktype=hp_topstory Chris Christie's brand of croneyism - http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/03/chris_christie_helps_pad_a_pals_pension_editorial.html Chris Christie is still holding 'open' townhall meetings with handpicked guests. ......and the biggest bwaahaaahaaa!!!! of the decade: internal investigation clears Christie! http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/mar/24/internal-review-clears-new-jersey-governor-christie-in-traffic-scandal-report/ .....and Chris Christie - Law breaker! http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/christie_administration_broke_law_in_ignoring_greenhouse_gas_rules_court_says.html David Samson is still heading up the giant Port Authority of NY and NJ. Mike DuHaime is still with Chris Christie. Bridget Kelly and Bill Stepien are still fighting to keep their emails private. Let's talk! Join the Current team tonight at 8:00 PM - BiBi Lawson, Julie O'Brien, Sam Greenfield and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
When Kit Strauss couldn’t find educational materials that she felt would help her children learn a second language, the suburban Maryland mom-and lawyer-turned-entrepreneur created better products herself. And she got her children involved – with the aim of appealing to students as well as their parents.
“Kids like watching other kids,” says Kit, and “my children and their friends were my guide as what was fun and humorous and what kids would enjoy as we created the videos and games.”
The result has been a successful, award-winning language learning program called “Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids” (FLK).
JOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR WEEKLY POLITICAL UPDATE (347) 426-3031 HOSTS: BB LAWSON, JULIE O'BRIEN, MARGARET MULVIHILL AND SPECIAL GUEST HOST - SAM GREENFIELD This week, we learned that David Samson and Mike DuHaime are among those served with subpoenas. Bridget Kelly and Bill Stepien are still fighting to keep their emails private. Ted Mann Says: Federal prosecutors in New Jersey subpoenaed the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey this week, seeking records related to the private business interests of the agency's chairman, David Samson. A person familiar with the matter said the subpoena seeks records concerning Samson and two of the largest projects currently under way at the authority: the replacement of the Goethals Bridge, and the raising of the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304747404579447560630627506 Let's talk! REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Join the Current team tonight at 8:00 PM - BiBi Lawson, Julie O'Brien, Sam Greenfield and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
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CHRIS CHRISTIE IN TROUBLE AGAIN AS TESLA DECLARES WAR
Luxe electric car company Tesla Motors unleashed a blog post and series of tweets Tuesday accusing the administration of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie of not acting in "good faith" as the company attempts to bring its direct sales model to the Garden State.
The Administration has decided to go outside the legislative process by expediting a rule proposal that would completely change the law in New Jersey," the blog post said. "This new rule, if adopted, would curtail Tesla’s sales operations and jeopardize our existing retail licenses in the state.
We are commenting on Bridget Kelly's bizarre court room appearance, looking for a job (Kelly of Bridgegate)
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Join the Current team tonight at 7:00 PM - BB Lawson, Julie O'Brien, and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
JOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR WEEKLY POLITICAL UPDATE (347) 426-3031 HOSTS: BB LAWSON, JULIE O'BRIEN, MARGARET MULVIHILL AND SPECIAL GUEST HOST - SAM GREENFIELD CHRIS CHRISTIE IN TROUBLE AGAIN AS TESLA DECLARES WAR REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Luxe electric car company Tesla Motors unleashed a blog post and series of tweets Tuesday accusing the administration of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie of not acting in "good faith" as the company attempts to bring its direct sales model to the Garden State. The Administration has decided to go outside the legislative process by expediting a rule proposal that would completely change the law in New Jersey," the blog post said. "This new rule, if adopted, would curtail Tesla's sales operations and jeopardize our existing retail licenses in the state. Join the Current team tonight at 7:00 PM - BB Lawson, Julie O'Brien, and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
christie continued : Our regular weekly update includes information about the Governor forbidding his staff from testifying before the Legislative committee, why Christie's attorney and his 5 former US Attorney assistants want to meet privately with Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer and Fort Lee Mayor Sokolich and whether Bridget Kelly and Bill Stepien will be compelled to testify before the committee. We'll also take some time to discuss the midterm elections. We look forward to your calls at (347)426-3031
Join Us for our weekly political round-up. Tonight we are joined by the legendary Sam Greenfield and Aimee Kass. Regular co-hosts BB Lawson, Julie O'Brien and Maggie Mulvihill will also be butting in where we can! This has been an eventful week for Governor Christie, one in which new allegations have emerged about his self-serving quasi-criminal activites in the political arena.
Our regular weekly update centers around the New Republic story on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Its an indepth, honest (and damning) look at Christie's entire career, titled aptly enough: Chris Christie's Entire Career Reeks -It's not just the bridge Here's a little preview from that New Republic story by Alec MacGillis: Has there ever been a political reversal of fortune as rapid and as absolute as the one just experienced by Chris Christie? At warp speed, the governor of New Jersey has gone from the most popular politician in the country to the most embattled; from the Republicans' brightest hope for 2016 to a man with an FBI target on his back. One minute, he was releasing jokey vanity videos starring Alec Baldwin and assorted celebrity pals; the next, he was being ridiculed by his lifelong idol, Bruce Springsteen. Mere weeks ago, Christie was a straight-talking, corruption-busting everyman. Now, he is a liar, a bully, a buffoon. What is remarkable about this meltdown is that it isn't the result of some deep secret that has been exposed to the world, revealing a previously unimagined side to the candidate. Many of the scandals and mini-scandals and scandals-within-scandals that the national media is salivating over have been in full view for years. Even the now-infamous Bridgegate was percolating for months before it exploded into the first major story of the next presidential race. Join the Current team tonight at 7:00 PM - BB Lawson, Julie O'Brien, and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
Join us on Tuesday night as we chat with AUTHOR TOM UFERT about his new book. An excerpt below from Author Tom Ufert's new book, Political Craps - Compromise, Rancor, Affluence, Policy, and Stupidity Over the last several years my faith and trust in America's elected officials has been seriously shaken to the core. As a life-long student of politics and at one time a highly involved political activist, it has always been my firm belief that the primary responsibility of a good citizen was to be an informed participant in the political process of our nation. While reading Political C.R.A.P.S. the reader should keep two primary thoughts in mind. First, are you as informed and educated as you should be to make a wise decision with your vote that will directly impact every aspect of your life? Second, if you're not, then ask why!
Chris Christie's Tale of A Bridge - the ongoing scandal surrounding the closure of traffic lanes on the George Washington Bridge.
Our regular weekly update centers around the New Republic story on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Its an indepth, honest (and damning) look at Christie's entire career, titled aptly enough: Chris Christie's Entire Career Reeks -It's not just the bridge Here's a little preview from that New Republic story by Alec MacGillis: Has there ever been a political reversal of fortune as rapid and as absolute as the one just experienced by Chris Christie? At warp speed, the governor of New Jersey has gone from the most popular politician in the country to the most embattled; from the Republicans' brightest hope for 2016 to a man with an FBI target on his back. One minute, he was releasing jokey vanity videos starring Alec Baldwin and assorted celebrity pals; the next, he was being ridiculed by his lifelong idol, Bruce Springsteen. Mere weeks ago, Christie was a straight-talking, corruption-busting everyman. Now, he is a liar, a bully, a buffoon. What is remarkable about this meltdown is that it isn't the result of some deep secret that has been exposed to the world, revealing a previously unimagined side to the candidate. Many of the scandals and mini-scandals and scandals-within-scandals that the national media is salivating over have been in full view for years. Even the now-infamous Bridgegate was percolating for months before it exploded into the first major story of the next presidential race. Join the Current team tonight at 7:00 PM - BB Lawson, Julie O'Brien, and Maggie Mulvihill. Its a lot of ground to cover in one hour, and we look forward to your calls at (347) 426-3031.
Our regular weekly update includes information about the Governor forbidding his staff from testifying before the Legislative committee, why Christie's attorney and his 5 former US Attorney assistants want to meet privately with Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer and Fort Lee Mayor Sokolich and whether Bridget Kelly and Bill Stepien will be compelled to testify before the committee. We'll also take some time to discuss the midterm elections. We look forward to your calls at (347)426-3031
Our regular weekly update on the saga of New Jersey Governor Christopher Christie and the tale of a traffic jam leading from Fort Lee New Jersey across the George Washington Bridge. It has been an eventful time for all of us since this story broke, and to date we have seen Bill Baroni, David Wildstein, Bridget Kelly, Bill Stepien, and Christina Renna all fall by the wayside in one way or another. It is comical to see how the governor is imploding under the weight of his own follies. Going back to high school to try to dredge up dirt against David Wildstein - although a week before he said he didn't know him back then. Being struck by the Boobirds in Times Square before the Super Bowl. Then the traffic at the end of the Super Bowl was damning. Clearly, there was no planning, and no thought put into crowd control. This is Chris Christie's New Jersey. Time for a change Anyone??
Join us for a discussion with Maarten Roos and Ilse DeZiah about the new movie, Living The Tradition. Ilse is an Australian cellist who plays the traditional Irish airs with great artistry and feeling. We will hear from them how they came to make the movie, and what the filming was like.
Join us for a discussion with Maarten Roos and Ilse De Ziah about the new movie, Living The Tradition. Ilse is an Australian cellist who plays the traditional Irish airs with great artistry and feeling. We will hear from them how they came to make the movie, and what the filming was like.
Please join us tonight as we chat about the latest happenings in the world of Chris Christie, embattled Governor of New Jersey. We will comment on the State of the Union, discuss President Obama's performance, and other scandals that may be roiling beneath the surface of politics ........ Julie O'Brien, Belford Vance Lawson III, Lawson Mulvihill - call in if you'd like to voice your opinion - tel: 347-426-3031.
On tonight's show we are featuring a man who was bullied by Chris Christie, and ended up, an innocent man, opting to do prison time rather than allow the Jersey Bully to have continuous control over his life. This is his story about Chris Christie. Joined by Julie O'Brien and BB Lawson.
Tonight's show is a recap of all things #ChrisChristie, all things #Bridgegate. Democrats are enthused in the Garden State and beyond, Republicans are somewhat surprised that someone with the political connections of Chris Christie is under the microscope. The general public appears to be genuinely shocked that the Christie administration would wilfully endanger the lives of citizens by having three local lanes from Fort Lee to Manhattan converge on just one single toll lane on the George Washington Bridge. Those of us who have been following the Governor are not surprised at all, sadly. It is par for the course with the Christie administration. It looks somewhat like an episode of the long-running, popular show, "The Sopranos,' very loosely based on the mafia crime families of Northern New Jersey. However, back on December 20th, during a presser in Trenton, Christie stated that the bridge controversy is "not that big a deal.' Tonight we will be looking at Who's Who in #bridgegate - Star of the Show - Chris Christie (see slideshow) Governor Villian of the Piece - Bridget Anne Kelly - Deputy Chief of Staff UNKNOWN QUANTITY - KEVIN O'DOWD - CHIEF OF STAFF Press Secretary - Michael Drewniak Spokesman - Bill Baroni Spokesman - David Wildstein Campaign Manager - Bill Stepien
Join us for a panel discussion on Chris Christie's George Washington Bridge problems. The story has been dogging him in the media since it became clear that political vengeance prompted his cronies to shut down three lanes of the bridge, causing mayhem in Fort Lee. Today, we are elated to find copies of the actual emails released by Mother Jones and NBC.
Join us for a panel discussion on Chris Christie's George Washington Bridge problems. The story has been dogging him in the media since it became clear that political vengeance prompted his cronies to shut down three lanes of the bridge, causing mayhem in Fort Lee. Today, we are elated to find copies of the actual emails released by Mother Jones and NBC.
We have an amazing show lined up on Fostering airing live this Wednesday. Dr. John DeGarmo, Author, Leading Expert in the Foster Care System, will join us for Fostering Resources. Topics: being a foster parent; challenges faced in school, behavior problems; grief and loss with foster parents; the online dangers facing children with social media and general foster care facts and concerns. Heather O'Neil, author of several novels and main advocate for National Foster Childrens Day, will speak about her efforts in gaining recognition for that cause; lack of insurance for foster children; and adjusting after failed adoptions. Chris Chimelewski, publisher and editor of the very successful “Foster Focus” magazine, will discuss his experiences in pulling together a magazine aimed specifically at foster children.
A panel discussion on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a post-mortem on the Jan Bidwell campaign for NJ State Senate, and other news from Bergen County New Jersey.
Please join the panel and Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro, Disabled Rights Activist, in a discussion on disabilities in general and the federal government. Dr. Pizzuro is a disability policy specialist and civil rights advocate in New Jersey. He has served as a consultant to the United States Congress on every reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act since the Law was first passed in 1975. He is the author of numerous books, professional journal articles and research studies in the area of disability policy, education, rehabilitation, and community acquiescence. Dr. Pizzuro, who is legally blind and a client of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, represents people with disabilities at New Jersey's Office of Administrative Law. .Currently, Dr. Pizzuro is a member of New Jersey Transit's ADA Taskforce and has publicly expressed the need for accessible transportation for all New Jerseyans with disabilities in order to make them more employable. In addition, he was appointed by former Governor Corzine to the New Jersey Commission on Access and Mobility, which is dedicated to making all mass transit more accessible for people with disabilities.
Political Discussion on the SHUTDOWN of the Federal Government by the United States Congress.
A repeat of one of our most popular shows on Disabilities: A discussion with Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro on advocacy within the (dis)abled community from a legal, civil rights perspective.
A panel discussion on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a summary of the Jan Bidwell campaign for NJ State Senate, and other news from Bergen County NJ
JFK Assassination discussion with Belford V. Lawson III, Esq., former staff member of the House Committee on Assassinations.
A panel discussion with callers on the Shutdown of the Federal Government by dissident republicans.
Hello from Washington DC. We will be discussing mental health legislation, the shutdown, and all the other hot topics of the day, but we will get to as many callers as we can. Mental Health is a growing issue in the United States and elsewhere, and one our healthcare community is struggling with. The Shutdown is just astounding, that a few extremists in Congress can shut the Federal Government down. We welcome your thoughts and concerns on this topic - thanks for listening to us last week - and thanks to all who downloaded the show - sit back and enjoy!
We have an amazing show lined up on Fostering airing live this Wednesday. Dr. John DeGarmo, Author, Leading Expert in the Foster Care System, will join us for Fostering Resources. Topics: being a foster parent; challenges faced in school, behavior problems; grief and loss with foster parents; the online dangers facing children with social media and general foster care facts and concerns. Heather O’Neil, author of several novels and main advocate for National Foster Childrens Day, will speak about her efforts in gaining recognition for that cause; lack of insurance for foster children; and adjusting after failed adoptions. Chris Chimelewski, publisher and editor of the very successful “Foster Focus” magazine, will discuss his experiences in pulling together a magazine aimed specifically at foster children.
On the Rapid Radio Network - Tonight we will be chatting about the after-effects of the shutdown of the Federal Government by the right wing extremists in the Republican Party. Our Country has been severely damaged, the economy has taken a very real hit, and our reputation globally has suffered as a result of the shutdown. A few taking the many hostage.
Politics and Current Events - our panel will be discussing Voters Rights, Voter Suppression and the GOP Civil War - in a bipartisan manner until the name of Governor Chris Christie is invoked! Dial-In number is: 347-996-3187.
BB Belford Vance Lawson III– As a federal attorney, former District of Columbia trial lawyer and field criminal investigative attorney- U.S. House of Representatives, BB has an impressive legal background. An Ivy-League graduate (Harvard, Columbia, Georgetown and Penn Universities), he has taught at several DC Metro area colleges and law schools. Professor Lawson is still involved in education, currently a delegate to Montogomery County CPTA. A highly-regarded athlete, he was inducted into the inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame at Groton School in 2012. He is a member of the National Press Club and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Margaret at Lawson Mulvihill- As a broadcast and print Journalist, Margaret covers politics and current affairs. In her role as a media relations specialist, she works on state and national political campaigns, and advocates for the disabled. She is a Certified Peer & Family Mentor at The Reeve Foundation, a member of the National Press Club, and the DC Chapter Board member with responsibility for Chapter PR of the Society of Professional Journalists. She was previously on the communications committee and is a Past Editor of the Dateline newsletter. Margaret has judged the Green Eye Shade Awards and the Dateline Awards in 2013. She writes a monthly column for the Washington Women in Public Relations blog.
Julie Donohue O'Brien- As a former elected official at both the Municipal and County levels in the state of New Jersey, Julie has spent many years advocating for the voiceless among her constituents. She spent four years as Director of Constituent Relations in the office of New Jersey Assemblywoman Connie Wagner and is currently Director of Passaic County Programs for a non-profit anti-poverty agency where, until accepting her current post she served six years on the Board of Directors.
On the Rapid Radio Network - Tonight we will be chatting about the politics of the day, Washington DC and our future as a nation. including the bizarre story of the white republican man who pretended to be black to get elected.