Friday morning brought the biggest "star" of the week to Kansas City's Morning News (until the American's Debbie Gold wins Top Chef Masters and then maybe she giv es him a run for his money). Gary Sinise is coming to KC later this month for a benefit concert and he talked about it and his career with E.J. & Ellen.
You might have heard part of it on Shanin & Parks Wednesday afternoon. Perhaps you heard parts of it Thursday morning on Kansas City's Morning News. Now, here's your chance to hear it, uncut. E.J. & Ellen's in-depth interview with KS 3rd District Congressional candidate Stephene Moore.
Wednesday on Kansas City's Morning News with E.J. & Ellen, we talked with some of the new KC school board members and also talked about an upcoming election. In November, it's now definite that Stephene Moore will be running for Congress, trying to win the seat her husband will leave early next year. Sam Donaldson talked to E.J. & Ellen about her chances.
And if you're not spending cash (or trading berries and nuts) chances are you're using a card. But should you use credit or debit...or both? Kiplinger's reporter Laura Cohn has looked at the possiblities and risks and breaks them down.
It was a busy Monday on Kansas City's Morning News with E.J. & Ellen as election day brings schools into focus again. The KC school board elects a number of members the day after the Blue Valley Schools voted to cut 6 million dollars from the budget. E&E talked about that with theBV Schools Super Tom Trigg.
President Obama is changing the way America views, uses and develops nuclear weapons. Former Congressman Kenny Hulshof talked about that and the huge fine that Toyota is facing.
And Monday was opening day. It brought out thousands of fans to the game and some of Ellen's admirers as well. Check out what they had to say to her onE.J.'s blog.
Talk about impatient in the drive through!
The health care reform debate continues, but now, much of the discussion is about whether or not the reform law is constitutional. The AG of Utah spoke with E.J. & Ellen and has a very clear stance. Check out the podcast.
And O'Reilly is not happy with a court's decision to make a grieving father pay court costs for Fred Phelps' church. Here's what he's doing about it.
We've all been frustrated while waiting to get our double cheeseburger with no pickles. But this is nuts!
Fast food -- is it making America's obesity problem worse? That's been debated for years. Another obesity discussion: should kids have lap band surgery. That's one we had Wednesday morning with the director of the weight management program at Children's Mercy.
CNBC anchor and now author Maria Bartiromo joined E.J. & Ellen on Tuesday morning. If you missed it, here's the podcast.
And an Iowa town goes p.c., just in time for Easter. That didn't go over well.
As Ellen put it Monday morning, we are just days away from believing anything is possible. A week from today, (Monday) the Royals open the season at the K. And of course, there'll be lotsa new stuff to see and do. E.J. & Ellen talked about it with Toby Cook of the Royals.
President Obama made a secret trip to Afghanistan over the weekend. Who were his audiences and are some of our allies getting tired of the Obama-treatment? Hear what political analyst Steve Roberts has to say.
And how's your bracket look? That bad eh? Bob Fescoe talks Final Four after another weekend of upsets in college hoops.
Another week in the books...and what a week!
Health care, Stephene Moore and Big 12 Basketball. All big stories this week and all covered from various angles at the round table. Give it a listen, here.
Hey, Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda were on the show Friday morning too. Check it out!
So there was a protest outside Russ Carnahan's office and home and it involved a coffin. And there's a Politico story that makes it sound like somebody just dropped a coffin off in Carnahan's yard. So which is true? We tried to get to the bottom of it Thursday morning with the Congressman's spokeswoman Sarah Howard. Listen and decide for yourself.
And we talked about the sometimes violent uproar over health care with Bill Lacy of the Dole Institute. You can hear that here too.
And if you haven't checked out E.J.'s latest blog post about Wednesday's Dennis Moore interview, you should....
As we continue to follow the fallout from the health care reform law, we spoke Wednesday morning with both George W. Bush's HHS secretary Michael Leavitt and KS 3rd District Congressman Dennis Moore. You can check out both of those podcasts here.
The Senate will take up the "fix-it" part of health care reform Tuesday as it works to pass the bill that eliminates the Cornhusker kickback and other pork. Will that happen? We asked both Senators Sam Brownback and Claire McCaskill about it on the show this morning. Hear the podcasts here.
Congressman Kenny Hulshof says his bracket is busted...but he's not talking about the NCAA. Find out what he's referring to with this podacst.
And Wednesday morning, E.J. & Ellen will be joined by KS 3rd District Congressman Dennis Moore. Have a question for him? Submit it on E.J.'s Facebook page or via email to ej@kmbz.com or ellen@kmbz.com.
Monday morning: the day after passage of the most significant legislation since the civil rights act, or the day after the biggest mistake congress has ever made. It all depends on your point of view (and of course, you might fall somewhere in between).
We spoke with Congressmen Cleaver, Graves and Tihart, with ABC's Ann Compton live from the White House and with the Health Insurance Advocate Cary Hall. You can find their reactions to the bill's passage when you check out the podcasts right here at kmbz.com.
You can still join in the discussion by becoming a friend at E.J.'s facebook page.
And see what it was like behind the scenes of Monday's show by reading E.J.'s blog.
Health care headed for home?
With the health care debate supposedly nearing its end, the round table took a look at where the debate stands and how the debate will continue long after the bill passes or fails. Check it out!
The head of the Census Bureau joined us on Thursday morning to talk about the process and privacy concerns. You can hear the poccast right here.
Health care reform looks headed for a weekend vote. What are the chances? Hear what Ronald Reagan's political director thinks. Bill Lacy talked with E.J. & Ellen.
Men, here's your chance to know what your lady is thinking (and feeling). I could be written right there on her face. Find out what you need to give her by checking E.J.'s Facebook page.
She already holds one world record. But the next one she wants is really unhealthy. Check out one of this morning's more curious stories on E.J.'s Facebook Page.
The president of the AFL CIO was on with E.J. & Ellen this morning to talk about how it's all the banks' fault. Check out the podcast and decide for yourself.
And health care reform theoretically gets closer every day. ABC's Ann Compton has the latest from D.C.
The weekend!
Wrapping up the week:
The round table took on the big stories of the week as Chris Merrill, Kenny Hulshof and Steve Bough sat down with E.J. & Ellen .
Plenty of interesting stories to check out on E.J.'s facebook page . And after that, join the KMBZ News page and get headlines and updates all day long.
And if you're thinking about getting a new 3D TV, you have to hear the interview with Consumer Reports. Are they worth it? Find out in this podcast.
Wednesday:
The SUPCO chief justice isn't happy about the State of the Union address, and now he's spoken out about it. Hear more as E.J. & Ellen talkwith ABC's Sam Donaldson.
A bizzare story outta California (go figure) where a man asks a woman in a movie theater to turn off her phone. What happens next will shock you. And what they used to do it will leave you scratching your head. You'll find that story and more on E.J.'s facebook page . And after that, join the KMBZ News page and get headlines and updates all day long.
Big 12 hoops are underway in Kansas City. Shani Tate Ross with the Sprint Center says they're ready to go. Catch all the details on this big weekend in sports in this podcast.
Tuesday:
The SUPCO agrees to hear the case of a Marine and his funeral where Fred Phelps' people protested. What kind of fight are the justices in for? Find out as E.J. & Ellen talkwith KMBZ legal expert Jim Wirken.
If you're gonna have surgery (enhancement surgery) make sure you go to a licensed practitioner. On E.J.'s facebook page you can find out what happens if you don't.
And the healthcare debate is far from over. Former Conrgessman Kenny Hulshof talks about it in this podcast.
Monday:
First, cash for clunkers. Now the administration looks like it's gonna try something similar with mortgages. Can you say cash for cribs? Listen to the podcast with ABC's Ann Compton.
And you'll find an entire write-up about the program on E.J.'s facebook page. While you're there, check out the latest and perhaps strangest case of distracted driving.
Oscar night last night. ABC's Dave Alpert was there and has a wrap-up in this podcast.
New week, new stuff!
Thursday:
Rush is finally moving on and four former presidents stop by the WH to advise Barack Obama on financial regulatory reform. Don't miss this stuff and more on E.J.'s facebook page.
What's with the President naming a judicial appointee while trying to convince his brother to vote for health care reform?
Red light cameras -- are they a thing of the past? KMBZ legal consultant Howard Lotven thinks so. Here's what he had to say!
CPAC is getting underway in Washington. So what can they get from the Tea Partiers and vice versa? Enter Ronald Reagan's former political director Bill Lacy.
The biggest day ever for Americans in the Winter Olympics. Alex Stone explains from Vancouver.
Wednesday morning, the focus was on setting up the State of the Union.
Kansas City Native Josh Earnest is the deputy White House Press Sec'y and talked with E.J. & Ellen. Here's the podcast.
Ted Widmer was a speech writer for President Clinton. He had some interesting things to say about what goes into the writing of a presidential address.
Then there was some news about the budget the President plans to submit next year. NASA lovers...you won't like this.
And another illegal package hidden in some underwear. At least this one wouldn't explode...in the traditional sense.
Tuesday morning, Senator Claire McCaskill talked about health care, spending and much more with E.J. & Ellen. Here that conversation here.
The leaders of the House and Senate have a new plan to pass health care reform. Hear it here.
If you think you've gotten some tough questions in job interviews...look at these. Give your answer to one of the ?'s on E.J.'s Facebook page right here.
Chances are you've figured out there's no room for joking when it comes to airport security. That goes for the inspectors too!
When at one of the world's great art museums, you never know what you might bump into....
Show notes and highlights....
Some changes for some Comcast customers. Here's some more info.
Shotgun was in-studio with us this morning. He'd like to be at home with you right now! Help Wayside Waifs as they try to adopt out 50 dogs before renovations to their dog adoption center.
Much to cover on Monday
Leno's got a new home again...but what will come of his late night colleagues?
It has all the makings of an explosive expose...no surprise it's about Washington politics. Check out the dirt on the big names in election 2008.
And he's the ranking Republican on the House Intel committee. Rep. Pete Hoekstra talks with E.J. & Ellen.
Highlights from a wintry Thursday
While we're freezing down here, Al Gore is blowing hot air in Alaska.
Oh...why can't surveillance cameras have sound to them? Look at this lady who apparently didn't like her hamburger at the midtown McDonalds!
Wonder if it would have been better in this case to call 9-1-1 about the burger (tongue planted firmly in cheek).
They may not be able to roam among us, but they can decide who gets to lead. Look who's just won back thier voting rights!
The White House is still trying to fend off criticism about its handling fo the underwear bomber. So we asked deputy White House Press Sec'y (and KC native) Josh Earnest how it's going. Check out the podcast.
You happy with your job? We all know plenty of people who aren't...indeed about half the working people we know would rather be doing something else.
Seems like the face of news is always changing these days. First, Katie. Now, Diane. But CBS is now changing the voice of news. Walter is out. God is in.
New Year, New Stuff
The Chiefs went out with a bang!
Bob Fescoe of 610 Sports Radio wraps up the final game of the season and looks ahead.
That's how many shopping days are still left before Christmas.
Speaking of Christmas, the AP is out with it's list of the 50 things that have changed our lives the most in the first 10 years of the decade.
Senator Kit Bond was on the show this morning talking about the health care bill. He really seems to dislike it. You can hear the podcast here.
The countdown continues
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That's how many shopping days are left until Christmas. So what are the hottest (and the nottest) gifts out there? ShopSmart knows. And you can too! Listen here!
The survey of the top stoies of 2009 us out. You can check it out here.
And it is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Nazi deception - the sign above the gate at Auschwitz. And it's been found...but not unharmed.
Winter weather Wednesday
Another wintry morning behind us as Mother Nature and Old Man Winter continue their seasonal tango lessons. You get traffic and weather together, every ten minutes on the 9's on Kansas City's Morning News with E.J. & Ellen and also online, 24/7.
Tiger continues to stay away from the spotlight while sponsors and fans continue to puzzle of what's next for the golfing great.
Is there time to save his kingdom? Local PR expert Michael Fasone thinks there is!
And how about this to put a smile on your face? An old holiday favorite, done a new way.
The one reality TV show that Ellen and I actually watch...the Amazing Race...wrapped up on Sunday and Sam and Dan, both from Liberty, Missouri made it to the final two. They spoke with us this morning. Here's that conversation.
SNL had the crowd roaring with laughter on Saturday night...at the expense of Tiger Woods.
Roger, Tiger and Dick.
By the time we're done, this Tiger Woods mess is gonna end up with more twists and turns than a beach resort go-cart track. We talked about it this morning with Roger Twibell.
The health care was pretty big in August because of the town halls and protests. The folks who've been helping to organize on a national level...they're not slowing down. And their leader is Dick Armey. Remember that name? Here's our conversation with him.
Afghanistan, Tiger and Captain Kirk? Oh my!
Lots of talk today about the President's speech on Afghanistan and our plans for the future there. Here's what Deputy White House Spokesman and KC native Josh Earnest had to say.
When Tiger finally spoke out...he wasn't roaring.
Here's what he did have to say.
And Rush gave an interview to whom? C'mon!
Afghanistan, Tiger and Captain Kirk. Oh my.
Lots of talk today about the President's speech on Afghanistan and our plans for the future there. Here's what Deputy White House Spokesman and KC native Josh Earnest had to say.
When Tiger finally spoke out...he wasn't roaring.
Here's what he did have to say.
And Rush gave an interview to whom? C'mon!
Uh oh...there's goes the pumpkin again.
There weren't enough pumpkins at halloween (supposedly) and now there won't be enough pie at Thanksgiving.
Royals ace Zack Greinke won the Cy Young Award on Tuesday.
Royals VP Mike Swanson was with Greinke in Florida and talked to us this morning.
And you gotta love the days when Sam Donaldson is fired up about stuff. Check out our chat with him. Oh, if only there'd been time to ask him about Sarah Palin.
Getting ready for turkey...
...and this year, it's gonna cost LESS! Here's what it'll cost to feed the fam.
We talked about the All-Star game coming to the K as well as the chance that the Cy Young Award might come to KC. Here's Toby Cook with the Royals.
More accounting problems with the stimulus package. ABC's Jonathan Karl...
is working that story and talked with us.
And it looks like the word of the year is perfect for all those people you didn't really wanna be friends with anyway.
Monday and Tuesday.
If you were listening to KMBZ at almost any time of the day on Monday, there's a good chance that at some point, you heard our interview with Kansas 3rd District Congressman Dennis Moore. Shanin & Parks and Darla were all over it. If you missed it, check it out here.
There, you will also find our talk with another Kansas Congressman, Jerry Moran.
Tuesday, we jumped to the other side of the state line and to the other end of Capitol Hill.
Missouri's junior Senator Claire McCaskill talked about health care and the Senate process as well as the fallout from the Ft. Hood tragedy.
Thursday means it's almost Friday.
Couple of big interviews this morning. If you missed'em, you can hear them right here.
We started the morning off with Kansas City Native and deputy White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest...
Josh is the guy on the left (he's with some NBC dude here).
David Plouffe, President Obama's campaign boss was with us this morning. Check out the interview here.
And if you call 9-1-1 to report a drunk driver, be careful. That drunk driver might be someone you don't want to be arrested.
Tuesday's big highlights!
If you missed it, you have to check out our conversation with...
former Speaker Newt Gingrich. Here's the podcast.
We talked about hand sanitizer this morning. Does it really work? In a word...yes.
Hey, did you see the Halloween festivities at the White House? Something's not right here!
Perhaps that the the President isn't in costume? What costume should he have worn? Join the conversation here.
We already know one of the big highlights of Tuesday's show will be House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Be listening for our interview with the former Speaker starting at 5:40 Tuesday morning.
And there there was the story of the kids arrested for rapping their McDonalds order.
They must have been watching this. You gotta admit, it's pretty clever.
Thursday's highlights!
Die Quickly. K Street Whore. Now the congressman from Florida's new mantra is "make an appointment."
Wednesday morning we found out the details and the reasons behind the end of the AA maintenance facility at KCI. Aviation director Mark Van Loh gave the details to E.J. and Ellen.
They also spoke about entrepreneurship and the restaurant business...
...with Lidia of Lidia's Kansas City.
And a hattrick of the worst kind. A Wisconsin state lawmaker gets busted for suspected driving under the influence...for at least the third time (recently). Below, the latest dashcam video.
A busy, busy Monday morning.
Of course, a busy Monday would be better with a Chiefs win...
...but absent a win, how about dissent in the ranks. Enter L.J.
A deadly weekend for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The President continues to ponder the way forward in that difficult land. Brian Katulis is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for American Progress and talked with us about the advice the administration is getting.
And thou shalt not dither...or at least let he who does not dither cast the first stone.
What a week!
It's finally Friday...and what a week it has been.
On Wednesday, of course, the big event with Captain Sullenberger. You can check out our interview with him here.
He talked so much about safety and concentration. NOW THIS!
Aviation expert John Nance can't believe it! As more details about the flight become available, you'll hear them on KMBZ.
We gave away a number of tickets to Billy Joel and Elton John at Sprint Center. Now look who's coming back!
Here's a way to save money...if you can get your friends to go along with it.
Friday!
YouTube doesn't have it, but we do. Here it is.
Looking for stuff to do this weekend? Here's a list of what's going on.
Almost Friday.
Red light cams create revenue...and costs too! Jeff Bell worked that story this morning and CouncilwomanDeb Herman talked about it with E.J. this morning.
A couple of podcasts for you to check out if you missed them. Former Congressman Kenny Hulshof on the healthcare debate and Tobie Stanger from Consumer Reports talks about prepaid debit cards. Hear them here.
And here's Rush on the Today Show this morning. He talks about the big names in politics and addiction too.
Moving merrily through Monday morning's memorable moments.
If you want to watch David Letterman's confession below...
...you can't. Here's why.
So here are the teams that won the open competition at the Royal on Sunday. Enjoy the team names.
Steve Roberts talked politics with us this morning. He also touched on his new book.
And from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, men are more likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss. Researchers examined the records of over 5000 people who had their hearing tested as reported in a governmental survey. They found that 13% of those tested suffered from noise-induced hearing loss, and that men were nearly 3 times as likely to be diagnosed, particularly married white men. It is possible that this demographic also sought more testing, which could artificially bias the statistic – that is to say that ENTs have said a high percentage of wives send their husbands to have their hearing tested because they don’t seem to be hearing them as well as they should.
If you were there, you know the final stage of the Tour of Missouri was a big hit in Kansas City.
Turns out, it was a big hit for the state too.
Thursday on the show...
Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson...
...talked with E.J. & Ellen this morning. Check out the podcast.
Bill Lacy weighed in on Tim Pawlenty who as of today is really cranking up the political machinery. Will it be a 3-year campaign? Find out.
Perhaps this is why the swine flu is killing so many people who are otherwise healthy.
A democrat from Florida says he knows what the republican health care plan is republican health care plan is:
Half the way home.
Clever or desperate? Either way, this had to be uncomfortable for the Al Qaeda bomber from beginning wince to final blowout.
If you're gonna donate a cell phone, you'd think that erasing the data stored on the phone prior to donation would be...well...academic. Opps.
Lots of talk about Afghanistan and the way forward there. Sam Donaldson thinks a change in direction lies ahead. Here's what he had to say about it this morning with E.J. & Ellen.
They want me to sit how on that airplane? This pic from The Daily Mail is just the beginning.
A new design could mean you have to be more social with your fellow fliers.
Congressman Kenny Hulshof talked to us this morning about Afghanistan and where our strategy may be headed there. Here's the podcast.
The President and Dave talked and joked last night on the Late Show. If you missed it...
From Monday morning's show...
It's the last day of summer, but the economics guys are already talking about Christmas and how much they think we're going to spend.
Donna Shalala...
is the former HHS Secretary, President of the University of Miami, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and now winner of the Dole Leadership Prize. She spoke with us this morning.
And even decades later, it's still amazing to see: Discovery begins her journey back to Florida from California.
Here's some of what we talked about on Friday's show.
It's Red Friday as the Chiefs get ready for their home opener...
...and if you haven't seen the upgrades at the stadium, here's your chance.
So executive producer Jayme Monacelli not only produces a great show, she produces a great cake! Here's the mayonnaise cake recipe she used for this morning's dessert.
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