It’s Friday, ya bastids!

Meteors, volcanoes, Fox News pulling the plug on a Hannity/Tea Party show, Lou Dobbs considering a run for president – is the end of the world upon us?  Is your bucket list ready?

Obama is “amused” by Tea Partiers and thought that they would be a little more grateful for their tax cuts.  He also has ordered hospitals that accept Medicare and Medicaid payments must allow same-sex visitation from patients’ partners. And after weeks of GOP obstruction, help for hundreds of thousands of unemployed Americans is on the way.

Meanwhile, while the squealing from conservative millionaire broadcasters continues unabated about how the poor are stealing America (wtf?), it’s worth noting that the wealthiest 10% of Americans control 93% of the nation’s financial wealth!  And if you know someone buying into the nonsensical ‘socialism’ crap, click here.

As we near the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, Bill Clinton spoke today about the difference between lively debate and advocating violence - with a special focus on right wing hate radio (video excerpt below).


North Carolina is planning to prosecute friend-of-the-show Willie Nelson for pot and ‘moonshine’ – seriously.  Willie will be on Larry King tonight. In a preview, he admits to smoking the pot before the show (watch it).

Speaking of Larry King, the latest divorce gossip reveals that the $144 million dollar man had no prenup.  (Semi-) Unrelated, from broken marriages to VD, how Viagra has helped re-define the American elderly male.

These stories, your calls, and much more on today’s Randi Rhodes Show!