In one of the more amazing stories to illustrate the ineptitude of the federal government, The Washington Post reports how year after year, decade upon decade, the U.S. Senate's 'network of restaurants' has lost more than $18 million since 1993 and an estimated $2 million this year alone. The only thing that can save the flailing socialist string of restaurants---a subsidy from (you guessed it) taxpayers. Oh, doesn't this just solidify how much we need government run healthcare? Read the transcript. (Insiders listen here).
Thanks, Apple
Glenn is fired up after the announcement of the all new Apple Iphone. Coming in at the low price of $199, it has customers (Glenn) who paid $600 a short while ago just a tad upset. Glenn lets off some steam and wonders how Apple stays in business, because all they seem to do is enrage their consumer base. Read the transcript. (Insiders listen here).
$4 gas
For the first time in our nation's history, gasoline prices have passed the $4 per gallon mark. The most amazing thing coming from the out of control gas prices is the seemingly willing nature of U.S. citizens to embrace socialist 'solutions' to the problem. Of course, we know that 'taking oil company profits' and 'cap & trade' are nothing more than a socialist utopia, but that doesn't seem to make people hesitate. Glenn tries to sound the alarm that if you don't act soon---we will be living like Frenchy Frenchmen. How do they live? It's not pretty. In fact, it's a little smelly. Read the transcript. (Insiders listen here).
Unemployment truths
The media would love for you to think that the high gas prices and the evil policies of George W. Bush are what caused the jobless rate to jump up half a percent in April, when in fact it was something much different. Something the media will surely avoid reporting on. Read the transcript. (Insiders listen here).
On the Road with Glenn
Have you ever wondered what it must be like to travel on tour with Glenn? Or want to peak behind the curtain to see what happens off-stage? Well, then you'll want to check out the daily tour blog from the road. Joe Kerry is writing daily about his first hand experience traveling on tour with Glenn and the crew. The latest entry features bad shoes, the first swear word, and Stu's visit -- check it out here.
