Voice of The Radical Center
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsYou’ve scoured the internet for politics, news and opinions…well now you’ve done it! Join Jacque' Nowak and Jonathan Langley, as they dig into politics of the day, and how it can affect the lives of everyday Americans. They approach every conversation with an open mind, and do not favor any candidate, campaign, or party.
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Episodes
Solo and the Homeless Man
July 16, 2022 21:48 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSolo doesn't understand why a man seems to be living on the street. He decides to find out what is going on. Read by Rhys David
Solo's Third Christmas
July 08, 2022 15:33 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBSolo's family spend Christmas away from home. And what should be stirring the night before Christmas? A mouse! Read by Rhys David
Solo and the Flu
July 07, 2022 21:55 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSolo finds out the hard way what it's like when dogs get the flu. Read by Rhys David
Solo and the Election
December 31, 2021 03:04 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBSolo decides that elections are boring. Until he gets to vote!
The Delta Variant. What’s Next, Southwest or United Variants?
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJacque’ and Jonathan ponder about what comes after the Delta variant. Why conservative talk show hosts seem willing to die to prove their point. Jonathan also announces; sign him up, for a booster
Medicare Expansion Will Now Cover Your Feet
September 01, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBJacque’ and Jonathan wonder why healthcare requires separate coverage for dental care. They also find time to discuss the TV show Ted Lasso, and British actors teeth.
The Wall Street Journal Does Not Like Freeloading Children
July 31, 2021 22:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe new entitlement programs from Biden has the Wall Street Journal freaking out!
Trumps Tariff Travesty
July 24, 2021 17:15 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBTrump makes many claims. He's a; "Very stable genius." And, "I know all about tariffs." Well we know at least one of these claims is incorrect. Or is it both?
Trumps Tariffs Travesty
July 22, 2021 02:35 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBDid Trumps tariffs actually work? Ummm.....Lets find out
Wealth in America. Those Darn Rich People
July 15, 2021 22:25 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWho owns more of American wealth. The bottom 50% or the top 1%?
Which are Better Run? Red States or Blue States?
June 29, 2021 14:30 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBHow many trimes have we been told the GOP led states are less of a burden on the country? We delve into the facts.
Ignoring the Will of the People
June 26, 2021 14:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIt's not simply at a national level that the GOP wants to change democracy. Everything is up for grabs
Solo and the Cat Burglar
June 25, 2021 02:41 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSolo meets some old friends, and then solves a crime
Phil Graham in the Twilight Zone
June 21, 2021 14:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJonathan decides to remind the Wall Street Journal that facts matter, even when Phil Graham is writing. Which means of course Mr. Graham is writing mostly nonsenese.
The Truth About Diabetes in America
May 25, 2021 19:21 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe facts are appalling. America pays higher prices to foreign insulin providers and get worse outcomes as a result. The Radical Center investigates
Health Care Premiums Are Killing Us
May 09, 2021 17:15 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe team takes a quick dive into health care premiums and how they are now so expensive, even middle class families are suffering
Does the Middle Class Benefit From the Stock Market?
May 07, 2021 12:50 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBPoliticians like to claim that a rising stock market is good for America. Also that's it really good for everyday Americans. As usual the Radical Center digs into the issue, to separate myth from reality to see if this is true.
Middle Class Taxes
May 04, 2021 00:45 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHow long have we been told that the well off pay more than their fair share of taxes. That there is no need to raise any taxes, even for the well off. In their usual penetrating way, The Radical Center separates fact from fiction and delivers a surprising conclusion on who pays and who earns the most in todays America.
Solo Goes to Wimbledon
April 26, 2021 19:17 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBSolo's family discover how much he really loves tennis balls
Am I A Dirty Backstabbing Swamp Creature?
April 20, 2021 15:20 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Radical Center digs into the Anglo-Saxon culture, and for some reason, feels sorry for Ted Cruz.
Solo Meets the Plumber
April 19, 2021 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSolo creates his own private water park. Inside his family's house!
Taxes And The Little Guy
April 13, 2021 04:55 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Radical Center tries to understand corporate taxes. But don't worry, they still find time to have some fun at several politicians expense. And BoJo does something right.
Solo Rides the Bus
April 12, 2021 02:58 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBSolo decides the only way to get to his favorite food, ice cream, is to ride the bus
Solo Rides The Bus
April 12, 2021 02:58 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBSolo decides the only way to get to his favorite food, ice cream, is to ride the bus
I Was Right. Twice!
April 07, 2021 04:55 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Radical Center once again awards the best Beg of the Week for GOP fundraising letters. Most importantly, Jonathan finds out he was right not once, but twice. He can't beleive it. Plus a look at the state of corporate taxes in America.
Solo Attends a Wedding
April 06, 2021 01:28 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSolo goes to a wedding, and decides mac n' cheese is his favorite food
Solo Drives a Car
March 30, 2021 03:52 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBSolo takes the family’s car for an adventure
Social Spending Is Pro-Life
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Radical Center looks at the new spending programs from Biden, the new social programs, and of course finds time to find a winner for the Best Beg of the Week based on the money raising emails from politicians.
Solo Bakes a Cake
March 23, 2021 20:49 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBSolo accidentally helps his family bake a cake for a cooking contest, judged by a famous TV chef
The GOP Seems To Be Run From An Indian Call Center
March 22, 2021 18:30 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Radical Center team looks the weeks worst money raising letters from the GOP, how American farmers are still damaged from the Trump presidency, and most importantly the benefits for the regular people from the new stimulus act. The team also reaches the rather startling conclusion that the GOP is now run from a call center in India.
Solo and the Little Girl
March 20, 2021 00:28 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBSolo becomes a therapy dog at a children's hospital where he meets a little girl who changes his life forever.
Solo And The Little Girl
March 20, 2021 00:28 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MBSolo becomes a therapy dog at a children's hospital where he meets a little girl who changes his life forever.
Solo and the Motorcycle
March 16, 2021 02:06 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSolo, the worlds favorite Labrador helps Dad restore and old motorcycle and sidecar. Then they decide to take it for a ride. What could possibly go wrong?
Ron Johnson Is Not Afraid, Or Is He?
March 15, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week the Radical Center takes a look at more money raising emails from the GOP, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, Biden's stimulus, voter suppression, and Sen Ron Johnson winning this weeks Stupid Things I Said Award.
Welcome All Independents
March 08, 2021 12:20 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week the Radical Center say’s welcome to all the new independents out there, as they now represent fifty percent of the electorate. Naturally Jonathan finds time to have a go at the GOP’s grifting machine, this time with help from the Catch Me if You Can grift king, Frank Abagnale.
C-PAC, Or Is It T-PAC?
March 01, 2021 02:05 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Radical Center takes a look at CPAC, then finds out they have no idea what conservatives stand for any more. Perhaps it should be called T-PAC. (wasn’t that a rapper?). Jonathan finds time to dig into the anti-Trumpers being held to a different standard, or are they hypocrites? Finally the meaning of the stimulus, and what it means for those that really need it.
The Grift Is Strong In This One
February 22, 2021 04:40 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBThis weeks show can be summed up like this; Ted Cruz, Snow, Texas, GOP, the Big Con, AOC, Stimulus, COVID-19.
Dave Ramsey Says, “It’s Your Fault For Being So Stupid”
February 15, 2021 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBJonathan does the show from the frozen downtown Radical studio. Snow in Austin, and all hell breaks loose. Dan the Producer has to rein in Jonathan when he goes off topic, but he still manages to cover McConnell the Cynic, Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Dave Ramsey, and Josh Hawley. Before getting to more important topics such the cost of healthcare. And why is Fox News like Syrian state media?
Pro-Life Or Pro-Living?
February 08, 2021 01:10 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Radical Center turns it’s attention this week to the future of the GOP. Is it Liz Chaney or RTG? Then the China comes up. Did Trumps policies on China actually produce any results? The answer may surprise you. Finally Jonathan looks at food insecurity in the United States.
The G.O.P, A.O.C, And M.T.G
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn the fist show of February 2021, Jonathan goes solo as Jacque’ takes the week off. Naturally Jonathan try’s to understand the stock market craze, and how it is affecting families. Then he digs into how the pandemic is affecting people without college degrees. Finally he asks the big question. Is the GOP dead?
The G.O.P Is A.W.O.L.
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJacque’ and Jonathan dig into the first week of Biden’s presidency. But not before looking at the weeks Good, Bad and Ugly, the Murdoch's, Ted Cruz (of course), and then Jonathan asks a leading question; Does the GOP really like America?
Josh And Ted’s Not So Excellent Adventure
January 18, 2021 04:35 - 1 hour - 55 MBJacque’ and Jonathan delve into the amazing events that have happened over the past week. From the invasion of the Capitol Building, to Ted Cruz’s capitulation on character, and Trump’s impeachment. But they still find time to look at the power of social media, the hypocrisy of the Wall Street Journal, always a favorite of Langley's, and Jacque’s; Good, Bad, and Ugly. Oh, and Jonathan’s take-down of Franklin Graham
The Biggest Show Yet. Wow What A Week. Part 2
January 11, 2021 08:10 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBJacque’ and Jonathan get back to work after being lazy for a few weeks, only to find that they the events of the past week require the biggest show yet. So big it needs to be split in two parts. This is part 2
The Biggest Show Yet. Wow What A Week. Part 1
January 11, 2021 08:05 - 50 minutes - 46 MBJacque’ and Jonathan get back to work after being lazy for a few weeks, only to find that they the events of the past week require the biggest show yet. So big it needs to be split in two parts. This is part 1
The Year In Review. 2020, We Won't Miss Ya
December 21, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBJacque’ and Jonathan produce their final show of 2020 with a look back of the top ten most compelling items for the year. Naturally Jonathan’s list is completely different to Jacque’s list.
Merry Christmas Jim Jordan
December 14, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJacque’ and Jonathan feel they are overwhelmed with too much information. So of course they have to cover Trump’s attempt to get the election thrown out. The state of the GOP. Texas leaders like Ted Cruz, and Chip Roy. Jim Jordan worrying more about Christmas, and not people who will lose their homes starting in January.
Rotten Boroughs And Ghost Candidates
December 07, 2020 02:10 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBJacque’ and Jonathan have so much to go through after having taken yet another break (do these two even work?), that the show could have run four hours. Thankfully it does not. But they do find time to discuss martial law, COVID (of course), jobs, and Trump’s lack of concession. Plus Jonathan and Jacque’ discuss Ghost Candidates and Rotten Boroughs.
A Very Trump Christmas
November 23, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJacque' and Jonathan do their last show before Thanksgiving, and get in the holiday mood by finding out that there is such a thing as Trump Christmas wrapping paper. Jacque' has her Good, Bad, and Ugly, and Jonathan learns about something called Collective Narcissism
Banana Republican
November 16, 2020 02:05 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBJacque’ and Jonathan have to try social distancing after Jonathan’s trip took him across across the country. It also meant Jonathan missed the show directly after the election. So Jacque’ and Jonathan have a lot of catching up to do. First they discuss the election, emails asking for money, before getting to Fox News. Which has really pissed off Jonathan with guests such Harmeet Dhillon and Phil Kline