Archive for Flack Episodes

Flack #16: Pastors Challenge Law, Endorse Candidates

Flack #16: Pastors Challenge Law, Endorse Candidates

In this episode of Flack we discuss ministers who are challenging the IRS and the notion that a church cannot endorse or attack a political candidate and retain its tax-exempt status. What is the difference between a right and a privilege? Should the First Amendment be invoked here?

Popularity: 57%

Flack #14: EU Citizenship Attracts US Citizens

Flack #14: EU Citizenship Attracts US Citizens

Flack looks at the growing trend of US Citizens seeking dual citizenship in EU countries. Sidetracked by Adam’s obsession with Globalization, we dig down an examine a potential loss of culture in European countries. Is the EU destroying healthy diversity? Is the US next?

Popularity: 35%

Flack #13 Transcript: Top Chef Season Finale Commentary

A transcript of Episode 13.

Popularity: 14%

Flack #13: Top Chef Season Finale Commentary

In this episode of Flack we discuss the season finale of Top Chef, and why the real news is not who the winner was, but who lost.

Sections of Guest Judge Ted Allen (Bravo: Queer Eye)’s blog are read and also discussed.

Popularity: 37%

Flack #12: 1 in 4 New Yorkers Has Herpes

In this episode of Flack we go after New Yorkers in light of a new study that shows 1 in 4 New Yorkers has genital herpes. Are Sex Ed and condom distribution working? Should we really be surprised by this news?

Popularity: 39%

Flack #11: Evangelicals, Global Warming and Depopulation

In this episode of Flack we discuss the recent Global Warming bill and opinions from evangelical leaders on it’s defeat in the senate. How much is sincere, and how much of it is political posturing? Are talking points getting in the way of meaningful discussion?

Popularity: 39%

Flack #10: South Carolina’s I Believe License Plates

In this episode of Flack we discussed South Carolina’s new “I Believe” license plates. Does this threaten the separation of church and state? Should Atheists and Agnostics get their own plates as well?

Popularity: 20%

Flack #09: The Raw Milk Underground

In this episode, Flack discusses proponents of Raw Milk and the run-ins they are having with the law. We talk Odwalla, Moo-Cow Coops, and how far Uncle Sam should go in aspiring to be like Upton Sinclair.

Popularity: 32%

Flack #08: Polar Bears on the Endangered Species List

In this episode of Flack we discuss the recent addition of Polar Bears to the Threatened Species List. Though their numbers are growing, Global Warming proponents maintain that a warming climate will destroy their habitats.

Popularity: 26%

Flack #07: Barack Obama Addresses Planned Parenthood

Barack’s Address at Planned Parenthood late last year is in the news again. Obama seeks a middle ground between Pro-Choice and Pro-Life. Is it a fresh look, or more smoke and mirrors obscuring a very black and white issue? Watch as Flack discusses this highly controversial topic.

Popularity: 28%