Mickelson's Podcast - Powered by the Iowa Firearms Coalition

Turned out to be a 2nd Amendment day.  First,  Story County Sheriff  Fitzgerald appears in a confusing anti-Ernst attack add. Then the  Iowa Firearms Coalition and other 2nd Amendment activists talk about last minute rights issues.  Barry Snell and Jeff Burkett from the Iowa Firearms Coalition. ..Timothy Knight, architect of the Colorado Recall, Colorado Second Amendment Association... .Sean Malon...

 Governor Jim Gilmore is in Iowa campaigning in the Senate race.  Possible presidential run?  Issues.  A caller challenges the Joni Ernst position on the life issue.  Jim Rickards has insight into the fate of the dollar... Death of Money.    Then, Waukee struggles over an early start for the school year.

 "If God Won Our Elections"   Tim Morgan is wistful for principled Christians.  Maureen Ferguson is wistful for principled Catholics.  Mickelson is just wistful.  Then Hillary utters the defining Hillaryism..."...don't let anybody tell you it's corporations and businesses that create jobs..."   Iowans respond.

Getting Sasquatchee with Outdoors Dan. (he's part of the conspiracy)   Congressman King with some post-debate thoughts.  And Ed Wright, Libertarian Party Candidate for 3rd District.   Issues.

Animal Planet's cat whisperer, Jackson Galaxy chats about loving critters.  Talking a bit about the World Series. Then, the Undocumented Mark Steyn with words of "I told ya so" about terrorism.   Then,  HuffPo attacks Joni Ernst ...raising even more support,  while stimulating criticism over her choice of weapons.

 A Star for Mrs. Blake ...a story about pilgrimages moms of WW1 victims made to Europe.  April Smith .  Then Simon highlights upcoming barbeque fundraiser for serviceman.  Has to do with puppies.  John Carlson is bugged about Toys R Us...and his ire is rewarded.  Dr. Jeffrey Singer is with the Doc Squad and gives Obamacare an "F".    Then has soy been rustling come to Iowa?

 Sam Clovis talks about education issues...common sense.  Worth a listen.  Bob Dane from FAIR says Obama is fast-forwarding every executive action open borders hustle he can think of...likely to get worse after election.   Gail McWilliams inspires. Speaking for Informed Choices Clinics.    And the New York Times profiles Iowa.

Ed Voss talks vets issues and highlights an upcoming Veteran's benefits & Fair and Open House.   Saturday, November 1, 2014.. Van Meter Veterans Reception Center Van Meter, Iowa.   Eric Vloeimans,   jazz trupeter,  is coming to Iowa with his group for a concert in Waukee October 23rd.  Delicious jazz music.   515-279-6452... at Caspe Terrace.  Then,  the Rev Cary Gordon talks about the lesbian act...

 Dr. Lee Hieb gives a great summary of the Ebola issue and evaluates  the question of should the  National Guard should be sent to fight it.  Shawn Dietz sends a letter to Governor Branstad asking that he resist any attempt to send the Guard.  Candidate  Dr. Marianette Miller-Meeks also says it's a bad idea.

 Heath Knakmuhs , energy policy activist, says Obama energy policies will spike Iowa energy costs.  Then,  why are we appalled over animal abuse and human sexual behavior?  There has to be a reason. Boone is dealing with  pictures of neked kids.  And another danged pitbull story.

Leave a Legacy ,  David Burrier and Johnne Syverson have ways to keep funding good stuff with your legacy and to keep the locusts away. Connie Mackey from National Organization of Marriage is campaigning against judge made gay marriage. Margaret Hoover is in Iowa celebrating many Hoover historical celebrations.   Then "Christians should be seen and not heard?"  

Donald Trump and Congressman Steve King talk issues.  Sending the military to West Africa to do what?  Iowans are not so convinced about anything being served up regarding Ebola.  

 Judyth Vary Baker writes about David Ferrie.. .one of the most "eccentric" characters linked to the JFK assassination.  Then, both Ernst and Braley had major "whoops" moments in the debate.  Braley on the 2nd Amendment and Ernst on DACA...and healthcare.

Eric Granof can bail you out.   Then an Ankeny cop goes fishin', for pot.  Then Iowans wonder about law enforcement stuff...like why are DOT cops running speed traps?  And other imponderables.

Getting your mower put away and snow blower ready for action...seasonal small engine advice from PNP small engines...Jeff Nicholson.  Then,  a rant about congressional candidate David Young serving up befuddling stuff on the immigration issue.   WTH?

 Businessman Mike Whelan says the EPA is a piece of work...undo it.  Then the nice lady cries over her sister chickens are being consumed by cannibals.  And should dog breed be given 14th Amendment rights?

 Eric Peters is a Libertarian Gearhead...a new cult to which I aspire.   Jon Michael Van Wyk is starting an Iowa-based fencing club...really.  And a review of the Young-Appel debate.  

Dr. Kevin Leman , Have a Happy Family by Friday.   Humor and Common family sense.  Congressman Steve King, egg wars, Donald Trump, issues,  etc.  And why do we give the military the worst stuff?   

The Midwest Quartet Association is having a weekend convention.  Tom Brown, plus the Stillwater Quartet gives us a sample.  (Today and Saturday Holiday Inn Airport, Des Moines)  Joe Meintz from St Gregory Retreat Center talks about how humans mess up and get put back together.   Brian Gongol explains how politician invade the internet, even our phones.  No place to hide.  Then,  the EPA is targeti...

Two California poker players have their pokes ripped off by Iowa State Troopers.. .under the forfeiture laws. ..Attorney Glen Downey.   Who is that Tom Steyer guy?   The left wing version of the Koch Brothers?  Dan Simmons talks about the influence of rich guy, Tom Steyer...follow the money...again.  Jessica Vaugh says the Ebola infested Liberian who showed up in Dallas was just another Visa "mist...

 Dr . Lee Hieb reviews what we think we know about Ebola and again warns about letting people from affected countries come to the US.  And some vaccine skepticism.  Political feedback from Iowans about the political class.  Then Iowans strategize to overcome political cynicism.  Hey?  Why do Dems hate the Koch brothers anyway?

The Whitehouse security sieve...Van has boots on the ground in Washington with the honor flight...and the minimum wage issue in the Ernst-Braley debate.  Vigorous.

Senator Rand Paul wonders about how to define war in the middle east and how to measure US commitments.  An Iowa farmer catches a political film crew using a quad copter to film his farmland for a political commercial...that the farmer doesn't support.  Drew Teghtmeyer wonders. Then, sub prime car lenders kill the ignitions of cars owned by folks behind on payments.  By the millions.  Then a huge...

Talking with the quad-copter photographer, Colin Powers,   who filmed a bunch of Des Moines from his drone. A drone's eye view.   Then, a bunch of open-line Friday...remembering John Lofton, thinking about war, druggies and Tesla.  And agreeing with Rekha Basu. ..the end is near.

So is it just a matter of time until Iowa legalizes recreational pot so it can be taxed?  Interviewing the lady with tourette syndrome  wasn't a good idea...then getting paid for liberating Iraq?  Jonathan Narcisse is running for governor.