Thu, 20 September 2018
Comic and political analyst, Alonzo Bodden, alonzobodden.com is funny and is everywhere...On network television, providing political commentary on the TYT network and comedic moments on NPR's show Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. His life has taken him from work as a mechanic building Stealth Fighters to comedy clubs and a rise through a primetime, comedy reality show, Last Comic Standing, that vaulted him to a new level of success. (24:50) Alonzo talks with Mark Thompson and J Elvis Weinstein and the three get into talk of politics and the contemporary issues facing the two party system as well reflecting on Obama and some of the disappointment with political realities confronting that administration. Before Alonzo, Mark Thompson talks with political analyst, Michael Shure, about the Supreme Court nomination process and Mark suggests there are many parts of the process that might be broken. The two discuss the mid-terms and answer a listener email. :00-1:50 Mark Intro 1:50-24:50 Michael Shure on Politics 24:50-1:27:00 Alonzo Bodden with J Elvis Weinstein and M.Thompson |
Mon, 10 September 2018
Two voices of progressive comedy: Ron Placone and Graham Elwood. Both on Jimmy Dore's show and also on the Progressive Comedy Tour they get out their viewpoint without the intense harshness that's become commonplace in today's politically charged conversations and performances. It's not all politics. Mark asks Graham about his one night marriage to a stripper in Las Vegas and, in a moment with less levity, Graham also talks about his home being foreclosed upon as a result of predatory banking practices. How do the different crowds nationwide react to the comedy and today's political situation is among what's covered in this episode. contact us at: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com 00-2:05 Mark welcome 2:05-56:05 Mark speaks with Graham Elwood and Ron Placone
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