Mickelson's Podcast - Powered by the Iowa Firearms Coalition

Lawyer, theologian and a fellow with a Panoramic view ,  ruminates about the meaning of stuff.  John Mark Stewart.     Then,  when is life in prison without parole really "cruel and unusual" punishment?  Just ask Kagan.

Dick Morris says a treaty is about to take away our 2nd Amendment rights.  Is he right?    Can one be compelled to volunteer?  Dunno?  Then,  can an institution which embraces sodomy continue to stigmatize adultery?   Ya gotta hear this.

 Senator Mike Gravel wants the US to become a direct democracy.  Would you vote for that?  Mike Lucas worries that the farm bill is about 80% food stamps.   Joel Gilbert with an update on Dreams of my Real Father.    Wow.   Then, Bob Quinn describes how the farm bill got attached to food stamps to begin with.  

David Gelernter describes "America-Lite" how imperial academia dismantled our culture and ushered in the Obamacrats. Fierce.   Senator Chuck Grassley updates us on "Fast and Furious."   Then,  bulb envy.  Mine.

Some "missionaries" insult a bunch of Muslims at 2012 Arab Festival,   then claim outrage when they incite a riot.   Is this what free speech is all about?   Then should Iowa take a zero tolerance attitude towards drinking and BOATING?   Many Iowans will drink to that.

Steve Deace wonders where his  proposed Des Moines Register gig went.  Then,  below the radar,   'nuther tussle about security vs. freedom.  This time it's over farm electrical inspections.   Then,  an Iowa cyclist encounters a case of malicious traffic enforcement on the BIKE trails.  Huh?

Dr. Donald Palmisano with The Coalition to Protect Patients Rights describes what to do now that Obamacare has been ruled Constitutional.   Congressman King with the same question.    Monsignor Bognanno says the the Church won't implement the parts of Obamacare which violates God's law.  Period.    Then,  purdy celtic music.... coming to Iowa ...Iona.

SCOTUS drops the Obamacare decision.  Iowans evaluate. Shona Holmes a medical refugee from Canada says the USA shouldn't go the Candian route.

Ames Iowa is thinking about adding video security cameras in Campustown.    Should they?   Iowans discuss the tension between freedom and security.  Vigorous.

Some Iowa guys get busted for "noodling"...  their stash of catfish fillets confiscated....as well as their boat.  Who knew?

Dan Charleston wants to be Polk County Sheriff.  Issues.   Jim Rickards revisits "Currency Wars". ..who is winning?  Then,   Governor Branstad yanks voting rights of felons.  Right Thing To Do?

(Editor's Note:  for those of you outside of Iowa who only heard a 30 second sound byte from this podcast,  feel free to listen to the entire podcast.  Baiting a politician isn't hate speech...might be clumsy sometimes,  but it isn't hate speech.  And worse,  it didn't even work... Latham didn't fall for it, darn it.)  Congressman Tom Latham ...issues.  Nuns on the Bus   say Congressman Ryan is a...

Now dinosaur parts are under the jurisdiction of Homeland Security?   Dang Muslim T-Rexes,   anyway.    Tim  Pawlenty on Romney's short list ?  Good idea?   Then, a spot on the Earth even more gullible and poltically correct than Iowa.

Paul Hill tells how to have "The Panic Free Job Search" ... Dan Kish says our energy future is bright,  but being clouded by politicians.   Obama-care reps are in Iowa to explain how the new system will work.  Julie Brookhart and Nancy Rios from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.      Then,  guess who is the "bully" now?

What to do with old technology?  Always Goodwill.    Kennedy-Nixon debates...just as dreary as modern ones...only the names are changed.   Then,  The Road Home ... Barbara Lukavsky's story of loss, danger and life. 

"Kill or Capture" ... Daniel Klaidman talks about Obama's war on terror.  Then,  Iowans give a post-convention review.

Bunch of evangelicals wish to treat illegals as ancient Israel treated "strangers"...  Ok,  then should we find some sharp stones and get to work?   (Ex 12:48)   Then,  Nancy Sebring and her "lover" want no more emails released.  Judge Hanson will decide soon.  How should he rule?  

Governor Branstad calls upon Iowa Government workers to pay for  part of their healthcare.  Reaction?   Huge.

Dreams of My Real Father  answers the questions "birthers" should have been asking in the first place.   Joel Gilbert  unsorts the murky history of Obama....amazing stuff.  Then,   Senator Santorum  talks about his new organization,   Patriot Voices.

Stacey Cargill doesn't want Steve Scheffler re-elected to the Republican National Committee .. .reasons.  Vigorous.  Explanations.   Then,  unintended humor at its best.  Christie Vilsack on Iowa Press.    Delicious.

Phyllis Schlafly warns against the Law of the Sea Treaty.    Silly songs for a hot summer day.  And another "principal"  demonstrates the lack  of "principles".. .  sigh.   And does a scooper make up for the pooper? 

Ted DiBiase is in Iowa for wrestling and ministry.  Yes...the Million Dollar Man.  Then,  Alan Gottlieb talks about the"Fast and Furious" gun-gate.   Plus,  "...show me your papers!"  

David Limbaugh says Obama is "The Great Destoyer". ..issues.   Then the NAACP gets bullied by the gay lobby.  Explaining how the scam works.   Then,  Geoffrey Botkin is coming to Iowa to do a Family Discipleship conference at New Life Church in Pleasant Hill Saturday June 16th.  515-299-5433.   Then what role does a young person's first job have on career and life paths?  Iowans tell their stories...

Election feedback...classy?  Or class war?  Then,  the two things destroying the next generation of men.   Powerful.  Then,  Mercy to Animals says the hidden ingredient in pork is cruelty.  Min-debate.

The Life of Herbert Hoover ... Glen Jeansonne with some Iowa history.   Then, some local color, plus  Anthony Swofford,  (JarHead) now writes "Hotels, Hospitals and Jails".