Politics Can’t Split These Sisters!

This is the kind of story we need to see in these tumultuous political times. On Fox and Friends (believe it or not)...there was an interview with two Michigan sisters who are running for commissioners seats (in separate districts) in Kent County. They are identical twins..but not in their politics. Jessica Ann Tyson is a … Continue reading Politics Can’t Split These Sisters!

That’s What He (Allegedly) Said.

Most of you have heard about it by now. I was taking time off when it happened. A good buddy of mine suggested putting some thoughts on it in this space. (Thanks, Jim) In discussions about immigration to the United State, President Donald Trump is reported by the Washington Post to have said this in … Continue reading That’s What He (Allegedly) Said.

Two Days in Birmingham

Ten months after the presidential election, it’s time to start talking politics again. It’s on a much less grand scale. However, some will argue it may be of equal political importance. That‘s what took me to Birmingham, Alabama. When Jeff Sessions became the U.S. attorney general, he vacated his Alabama senate seat. That state’s attorney … Continue reading Two Days in Birmingham

Everybody Into the ‘Pool’

After 31 years of broadcasting, I can add another (recurring) title to my resume: Pool Reporter. During President Trump's 17-day "working vacation" -- split between Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ; Trump Tower in New York City and the White House -- I got to be in the rotation to be the radio reporter … Continue reading Everybody Into the ‘Pool’

When Did We Lose Total Control?

So far...I've resisted using this space as a sounding board for the -- shall we say -- strangeness coming out of the White House. That ends now. What in the blue hell is going on??!! We are not long past 100 days of the Donald Trump presidency and what we've seen are a laundry list … Continue reading When Did We Lose Total Control?

The 2016 Democratic National Convention: A Look Back

So, my first in-person political convention experience was ...well..and experience. But it was a good one. For years I have watched on TV what the networks have been willing to show in prime time. To be at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia was an enlightening look into the inner workings of a … Continue reading The 2016 Democratic National Convention: A Look Back