January 18, 2017

THR 31: BILL OF RIGHTS PART 1

Discussion of first amendment, discussing freedom of religion as a human right and freedom of the speech. Ken talks about his new novel, the Spy Files- and how a reporter seeking Freedom of Information files is put on a watch list. Right to bear arms, particularly in the area of Posse Comitatus, which protects citizens from the military taking over domestic police, and more recent gun control regulations, is making many wary of the dilution of the 2nd Amendment. The Fourth Amendment and the 8th Amendment with their respective implication on surveillance and torture issues are discussed in detail. Issues […]
January 18, 2017

THR 32: BILL OF RIGHTS PART 2

Discussion of first amendment, discussing freedom of religion as a human right and freedom of the speech. Ken talks about his new novel, the Spy Files- and how a reporter seeking Freedom of Information files is put on a watch list.  Right to bear arms, particularly in the area of Posse Comitatus, which protects citizens from the military taking over domestic police, and more recent gun control regulations, is making many wary of the dilution of the 2nd Amendment. The Fourth Amendment and the 8th Amendment with their respective implication on surveillance and torture issues are discussed in detail. Issues […]
January 18, 2017

THR 33: MY FANTASY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PART 1

Having been rather disappointed by the current political debates in both parties, Johnny Blue Star takes a descent into the rough-and-tumble game of political make believe. What would it be like, for instance, if we actually became a working representative Republic again, recreated in the spirit of the Founding Fathers? How could this happen in the first place? Further, how could we create a foundation for the growing of an enlightened and informed citizenry in the Age of the Internet. In this extensive interview with attorney/novelist, Ken Eade, and determined political commentator, Rod Tyler, Johnny unveils his idea of campaign […]
January 18, 2017

THR 34: MY FANTASY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PART 2

Having been rather disappointed by the current political debates in both parties, Johnny Blue Star takes a descent into the rough-and-tumble game of political make believe. What would it be like, for instance, if we actually became a working representative Republic again, recreated in the spirit of the Founding Fathers? How could this happen in the first place? Further, how could we create a foundation for the growing of an enlightened and informed citizenry in the Age of the Internet. In this extensive interview with attorney/novelist, Ken Eade, and determined political commentator, Rod Tyler, Johnny unveils his idea of campaign […]
January 18, 2017

THR 35: DISRUPTION WITH SARAH WESTALL PART 1

Sarah Westall has devoted her life as an entrepreneur, business consultant and adjunct professor in business school- to understand disruptive technology, paradigm shifts and big issues facing government and commercial enterprises. In this interview, Sarah addresses the huge changes in the newspaper, book publishing and music industry as well as the effects of government surveillance, lack of transparency, so-called “enhanced interrogation and suppression of the press on our culture and our future. She points out the huge choices we face in dealing with these world-changing policies and technology that may soon be turning our whole world completely upside down. To […]