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Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On Today's Program: -Wisconsin Political Guru - Penny Sikora from Penny's Politics gives Independent Underground Radio LIVE listeners the latest information from our Neighbor to the West of all Parts Lake Michigan. What's the deal with a Kenosha County Bus Driver assaulted by a 17-Year-Old Student and why is the worker possibly facing a lost of his job? Is there a uptick in Bus Drivers in WIsconsin and all parts elsewhere dealing with UNRULY passengers? Will discuss with Penny on our Connecting the "U" Politics Segement - Michigan & Wisconsin. -Former Montpelier, Vermont City Planner Gwendolyn Hallsmith was terminated by Mayor John Hollar giving Speeches in OFF-WORK hours discussing the sensible concept of Public Banking. Now Ms. Hallsmith is taking on the MAYOR in the City's Upcoming Election. Listen in for details! Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED FOUR YEAR ON

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On the Program: -State Senator Anthony Pollina (D - Vermont) will stop by the program to discuss his bill seeking to add a Public Banking Vermont. Should other states follow suit considering the only state in the nation with a public bank, North Dakota, was not adversely impacted by 2007-08 Economic Crisis? -Citizens for Detroit's Future Spokesperson Albert Barrow will cist the program! Does Michigan have issues maintaining Election Integrity to ensure every vote is accurately counted? According to CFDF Spokesperson Barrow -- YES, we do. Listen into the interview to learn shocking information on how Michigan Elections might be at risk, you need to know! -Governor Rick Snyder wants to give you $75 dollars in a Tax Rebate if his budget his adopted after taking away from Michigan Residents the Earned Income Tax, Homestead Property and Child Tax Deduction credits. Should Michigande

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On today's program: -Candidate for Michigan House 108th District Justin Zirkle will be one of our exclusive guests on the show. Mr. Zirkle will discuss why he seeks to be the next Democrat House Representative from the U.P. plus the real economic and social dynamtics Northern Michigan Residents are facing after 3+ years of Governor Rick Snyder's reign of our States' Executive Office. -Civil Rights Leader Rev. David Bullock of the Change Agent Consortium will stop by IU Radio Live continue our analysis into African-American History Month and how State Policies passed by Michigan's Republican Controlled Legislature has hindered progress of the states' minority population -- and particularity in the City of Detroit. -Plus we will discuss the latests news, plus headlines from both the Michigan and National Political Scenes with IU's unique Common-Sense, non-corporate spin thoughts a

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On The Program: -Owner of Washtenaw Watchdogs and Chief Watchdog - Doug Smith, Ph.D kicks off Black History Month with a story on President Gerald Ford friendship with the second African-American player to earn a Varsity Letter in University of Michigan Football, Willis Ward. Ward, a Republican, served Chairman of Michigan Public Service Commission from 1966-1973 and was a former Wayne County Probate Judge. -It's Campaign Season in Michigan and the two Gubernatorial candidates for State Governor, Rick Snyder (R) and Mark Schauer (D) kicked off their respective marketing campaigns. We will evaluate the ads, discuss truth v.s. fiction and define what Schauer needs to do, to win in 2014. -In a What the Corporate Media Refuse to Touch Segment: We'll discuss the fight to retain Pension benefits for public sector employees. Why recent wins in San Jose, CA and Little Rock, AR need to

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On Today's Program: -Chair of the Michigan Democratic Progressive Caucus Bob Alexader will discuss how Dems plan to change Republican domination in our State House and Senate with a Plan to Win in 2014. -The State of the Union is? President Barack Obama on 1/28/14 gave his 5th State of the Union Address. We will discuss and analyze the Presidents' Speech, the Republican Response by U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington State) and the ridiculousness of Ms. Rodgers focus on herself while millions wait on a extension of Federal Unemployment Benefits. -Michigan's Democratic Candidate for Governor Mark Schauer needs a running mate for Lt. Governor, ASAP! Listen in as Independent Underground Radio LIVE gives our assessment of WHO should fill this role and why. Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED FOUR YEAR ON BTR -Progressive Talk Radio- podcast based out of Ann Arbo

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On Today's Program: We'll feature a Best of the Best Replay show, highlighting our November 12, 2013 interview with Michigan Democratic Candidate for Governor, Mark Schauer.  Independent Underground Radio LIVE will be back on the air LIVE Thursday, January 30, 2014 @ 11am ET! Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED FOUR YEAR ON BTR -Progressive Talk Radio- podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more. As Michigan's Top Politico podcast, IU Radio LIVE had over 200K podcast downloads in 2013 alone! Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, media consultant for ROJS Media LLC, a experienced grassroots and elected local political leader, and brings her researched Independent opinions to the political issues of the day. Call into the show with your thoughts and opinions at 347-934-01

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On the Program: -Guest Yoda from Magnified View will discuss the latest information surrounding the National Security Agency (NSA), President Obama announced NSA "reforms" and security safety concerns leading up to the Sochi 2014 Olympics in February. -Republican Governor Scandals continue as now former VA Gov. Robert McDonnell and his wife Maureen have bee, caught hands in the "cookie jar" accepting thousands of dollars in illegal gifts for exchange of promoting a pharmaceutical drug. On the heels of NJ Gov. Chris Christine Federal Investigation and MI Gov. Rick Snyder paying a "Resigned" State Treasurer Andy Dillon a consultant salary, what is wrong with the GOP & their Governors?  -Speaking of Gov. Snyder, NOW he says he wants to "negotiate" on cutting Detroit Retirees Pensions and selling Art at the D.I.A. Listen in to find out why this development could be the next SCA

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On Today's Program: -Ellen Brown, J.D., candidate for CA State Treasurer and President of the Public Banking Institute will be our exclusive guest. Brown, who has written twelve books, including Web of Debt: The Shocking Truth About Our Money System and How We Can Break Free (2010), and The Public Bank Solution, will discuss why Public Banking should be the new standard, nationwide. -Why is the media now throwing UAW Pres. Bob King under the bus? Last week a story broke about King asking MI State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer to run for Gov. against Rick Snyder (R). Only problem, Sen. Whitmer firmly stated "no go" for a Gov. race in 2013 & the Dems have a candidate in fmr. U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer. But why was King not threw under the bus after the failed "Devil's Deal" which led to Right to Work for Less.  -Chris Christie Bridgegate con'ts & we'll discuss! Independent Undergroun

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On The Program: -Wisconsin Political Guru and regular contributor to Independent Underground Radio LIVE, Political Analyst Penny Sakota will give us his take on the connection between Michigan & Wisconsin politics at 11:15 am ET. -As a former lobbyist and political candidate, Mr. Sakota huge advocate political involvement and accountability. As a small Wisconsin business owner and  Sakota is thecreator of Penny's Politics, a forum for discussing local and national politics. He also speaks about issues facing young people in public schools around the Milwaukee area. -Bridgegate New Jersey Style! Will his be the scandal that will end NJ Gov. Chris Christie bid to sit in the White House in 2016. -Also, would will pick up the pieces of Christie dragging coattails for the Republican Party in 2016. Will it be Wisconsin's own native son, Paul Ryan (R)? Independent Underground R

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On today's show: -Michigan's Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson will be our exclusive guest at 12:15 PM ET. What are the MI Dems plans to change Republican Party domination in Lansing Capitol, the Governor's seat, Attorney General and Secretary of State offices, along with MI's Supreme Court? Can the Dems hold on to retiring Senator Carl Levin (D) seat? Are the MI Dems engaging in effective outreach in the Democratic stronghold of Detroit? We'll ask MI Dems Chairman Johnson these questions and more. -Are MI GOP's ready to play tricks with Michigan's Electoral College delegate allocation counts. According to a recent Detroit Free Press and MLive article by Susan Demas, this might indeed be in their plans. -Can Detroit's Media Resources focus on Detroit instead of distraction drama with Mayor Pro-Tem George Cushingberry recent antics. Why is in impossible for them to report G

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Aired each Tuesday & Thursday @ 11am ET. On Today's Program, we'll discuss: -Republican Governor Chris Christie might have a bit of trouble on his hands. The Governor first said NO ON from his inner circle had anything to do with closing down a major interstate bridge. On 1/8 it was announced the email to close the bridge came directly from one of his staff members. We'll discuss. -As Michigan unemployed wait to reach UIA in the State for hours or days, from state Treasurer Andy Dillon -- who resigned from his job October 2013-- is STILL being paid as a "Consultant" off of Michigan taxpayers dimes. What the heck? Is this Gov. Rick Snyder's Chris Christie moment? -Michigan has a Surplus. A Real budget surplus of about $1 Billlon dollars. We will discuss 10 things Governor Snyder could do with the monetary surplus right now, to help state residents..but he won't. Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED FOUR YEAR ON

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - FIRST SHOW OF THE NEW YEAR @ 7:00 pm ET SHARP on Monday, January 6, 2014 Topics to be discussed include: -What's the issue with answering phones at Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency? As the Unemployment Rate is Michigan continuing to be stubbornly high at 8.7% after Gov. Rick Snyder said Right to Work for Less was suppose to "add jobs", why can't warm bodies be hired to answer the phones at UIA?  -In Washington, D.C. - Dems and the GOP continue both political parties annual yearly after the holiday season game of playing around with a Federal Extension of Unemployment benefits. Why does this occurrance repeat like a bad rinse cycle ever year, since 2007. -In MI there was a severe ice storm up north over the holidays and many are questioning Governor Snyder response. Particularity why the Governor did not declare a State of Emergency.  Independent Underground Radio LIVE is a FEATURED FOUR YEAR ON BTR Progressive Talk

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE -- MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST -- Thursday, January 2 @ 11am ET program. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014! Independent Underground Radio LIVE will be on temporary hiatus for the holiday season BUT, never fear -- the Best of Independent Underground Radio w/ host Monica RW in 2013 will fill your need for COMMON SENSE Political Discussion until we return! IU Radio LIVE will be back on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11am ET with our first podcast of the EVER IMPORTANT Election 2014 Year in Michigan!! Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more. Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, media consultant for ROJS Media LLC, a experienced grassroots and elected local political leader, and brings her researched Independent opinions to the political issues of the day. Let us know your thoughts and opinions ab

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE -- MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST -- Tuesday, December 31 @ 11am ET program. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014! On Today's Best of Independent Underground Radio in 2013, we'll feature our July 2013 interview with Former Detroit Mayoral Candidate & Owner of the largest Minority Owned C.P.A. Midwest firm - Tom Barrow. Independent Underground Radio LIVE will be on temporary hiatus for the holiday season BUT, never fear -- the Best of Independent Underground Radio w/ host Monica RW in 2013 will fill your need for COMMON SENSE Political Discussion until we return! IU Radio LIVE will be back LIVE on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11am ET with our first podcast of the EVER IMPORTANT Election 2014 Year in Michigan!! Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more. Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, med

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE -- MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST -- Thursday, December 26 @ 11am ET program. Independent Underground Radio LIVE will be on temporary hiatus for the holiday season BUT, never fear -- the Best of Independent Underground Radio w/ host Monica RW in 2013 will fill your need for COMMON SENSE Political Discussion until we return! IU Radio LIVE will be back LIVE on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11am ET with our first podcast of the EVER IMPORTANT Election 2014 Year in Michigan!! Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more.   Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, media consultant for ROJS Media LLC, a experienced grassroots and elected local political leader, and brings her researched Independent opinions to the political issues of the day. Call into the show with your thoughts and opinions

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE -- MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST -- Tuesday, December 24 @ 11am ET program. Independent Underground Radio LIVE will be on temporary hiatus for the holiday season BUT, never fear -- the Best of Independent Underground Radio w/ host Monica RW in 2013 will fill your need for COMMON SENSE Political Discussion until we return! IU Radio LIVE will be back LIVE on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11am ET with our first podcast of the EVER IMPORTANT Election 2014 Year in Michigan!! Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more. Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, media consultant for ROJS Media LLC, a experienced grassroots and elected local political leader, and brings her researched Independent opinions to the political issues of the day. Call into the show with your thoughts and opinions at 34

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE -- MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST -- Thursday, December 19 program @ 11 am ET. On Today's Show: -We're pleased to welcome Dr. Edward Anhalt the founder of Banking on Kids, a company that helps K-8 students become fiscally prudent by opening student-run-banks in their schools. This program is beneficial at assisting America's Next Generation set prudent financial habits early on.  -Why is SUBURBAN Poverty levels Growing in Michigan? A new report from Bridge Magazine detailing the Middle Class lifestyle of so-called suburban communities in Michigan is quickly coming to a end, matching the state urban centers in per annual income.  -Initial Testimony has started in the tragic case of Detroiter Renishia McBride, killed by a Dearborn Heights homeowner when knocking on his door for help after a car accident. We'll discuss this. Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and Nati

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Tuesday, December 17, 2013 @ 11:30am ET Program! On Today's Show We'll Discuss: -A groundbreaking report in the New York Times over the weekend makes a shocking claim Big Pharma along with groups of willing Doctors, made a push in the 1990's and early 2000's to push drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin on children, on purpose.  -Michigan Abortion Debate, ROUND TWO. As a majority of State Republican Lawmakers, plus three Democrats, rushed though a measure to end medical or non-medical based abortions paid by private insurance, round two on this issue is heating up. Can Michigan Women force a general election vote on the measure with 161K that Right to Life is guranteed to lose? We'll discuss. -Money on Steroids for Campaign Finance in Michigan? Will Gov. Rick Snyder sign a bill he decried as a Candidate Snyder to triple the States' Finance Limits? Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk pod

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST -- Thursday, December 12 @ 11:30am ET program. On Today's Show:  -Call it facism Michigan Style. Rape Insurance in Michigan is now law of the land. On December 11, the State Republican controlled legislator voted what has been dubbed as Rape Insurance into law. What can be done about this outright assault on a Woman's Right to Choose, even in cases of rape, incest or to save the Mother's life. -Around the corner likely today, the Michigan Legislature is set to pass an Statewide expansion of the Controversal Educational Achievement Authority or EAA law. With the EAA documented as a complete failure for Detroit Public Schools as more children have LEFT EAA Schools than stayed, why is the Republican Legislator supporting expansion of failed results?  -Two days to the sad one year anniversity of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, leaving 20 innocent children in its wake as victims, we will examine what Sensible Gun Laws

Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE -- MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PROGRAM -- Tuesday, December 10 @ 11am ET program!! On Today's Show: - We are pleased to welcome top ranked radio show host and security expert Yoda from Magnifed View! Yoda will discuss why are the NSA (National Security Agency) intrusions into America's lives accepted and give facts why it should not be! -Extending Unemployment Insurance. What is the real deal with Republicans in Congress Austersity Focus when it comes to paying rightful benefits to Americans who lost a job by no fault of their own. - State Rep. Dave Agema is at it again. It meaning bashing the LGBT community with his latest comment that gay people, "want free medical because they're dying".  We'll discuss in our "raw and to the point" segment. ? Independent Underground Radio LIVE FEATURED THIRD YEAR ON BTR Political Talk podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more. Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popul