We Have How Many Federal Agencies?

We Have How Many Federal Agencies? [ 54:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Do you know how many bureaus, departments, boards, and agencies there are in the Federal Government? It will blow your mind to discover just how many exist on your dime! As you go to work every day, working hard to support your family, do you realize your labor is helping to fund things like the Japan-United States Friendship Commission, Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board? Yeah, we knew you’d be excited about it too. We also examine a report card of Obama’s first 2 years in office. Here’s a hint: everything is moving in the wrong direction. We also discussed the Utah Compact and learn that not all Mormons in Utah see eye-to-eye with each other or the church leadership on the topic of Illegal Immigration. We finish up our lively discussion by learning about Congressman Davey Crockett’s (yes that one) hard-learned lesson about using government as a means to “do good” in society with tax payer money. Let’s just say, he learned and didn’t repeat his mistake, unlike our politicians today! This was a fun Friday broadcast you won’t want to miss!

Continued Fiscal Irresponsibility!!

Continued Fiscal Irresponsibility!! [ 54:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Thank goodness that someone in Washington DC is finally proposing some spending cuts…..But the big question is wether they will get passed, and if they do get passed will they be enough. This is a big concern not only for Every American Citizen, American Business and Illegal Aliens alike. Listen in to get our take on the extent of the proposed cuts, as well as some Utah land issues, and GOP Hypocrisy (Not that there isn’t any Democrat Hypocrisy, we just aren’t highlighting them in this episode).

Mike Lee, The Debt Ceiling, and DC Scare Tactics

Mike Lee, The Debt Ceiling, and DC Scare Tactics [ 53:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

With Mike Lee, Utah’s Freshman Senator and many other Freshman Congressmen declaring their intent to vote against raising the Federal Debt Ceiling at all hazard, many in DC are declaring how taking that approach could spell doom and destruction for our nation and it’s triple A Credit Rating.

What does that really mean for Washington and for US Citizens? Listen in as we talk about the reality of where we are, how we got her, and what we should do to prevent it from happening again.

Top 10 Stories for 2010

Top 10 Stories of 2010 [ 53:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

2010 has been an amazing year full of events and stories from all over the political spectrum. and with that year transitioning to our new year of 2011 we decided to take the opportunity to review and revisit Ten of the Top Stories for the Year from a Pyrolitical perspective. So listen in and enjoy the Top 10 Stories of 2010!

Senator Bennett’s Earmarks and TARP

Senator Bennett's Earmarks and TARP [ 52:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Senator Bob Bennett is in his last days as an official representative of the great state of Utah. As a result he has garnered some special attention from the press, asking him about his tenure in office and the positions that he had taken during that time.

The most interesting comment he made must have been that the TARP Legislation was one of Congress’s finest moments.

This position is interesting seeing as it was this issue which probably cost him more political capital with his constituents than possibly any other legislative action over his 18 years in office.

Was this Congress’s finest moment? Or is this comment simply Sour Grapes from this outgoing Senator? Listen in to find out.

State Budget, Education, and Earmarks

State Budget, Education, and Earmarks [ 53:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Governor of Utah announced his proposed $11.9B yesterday and hailed it as a solution to our economic woes, as it did not contain any “Tax Increases.”

Soon after the budget was announced, State house members began shooting holes in the governors proposal.

Listen in as we discuss this topic and more…

Education and Lobbyists

Education of Lobbiests [ 49:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode of the Pyrolitical Radio Show we discuss education in Utah and how Lobbyists fit into the legislative process. Listen in for an hour of fun analysis of the world around us.

Special Sessions and Funding

Special Sessions and Funding [ 53:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Governor Herbert calls for a Special Session of the Utah State Legislature to discuss the allocation of the $101 million in federal funds that have come in to “Rescue” our educational system. Jim Matheson is calling for an independent board to oversee redistricting rather than the utah state legislature. FBI nabs the Multi-Tool terrorist before he gets on a plane in SLC and more. Listen in to get all the principled goodness you can stand.

Podcast – Water and Secret Ballots

Water and Secret Ballots [ 53:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Quite a fuss is being made by our legislators back in Washington DC about an issue of Funding for a water development project called the Central Utah Project. Amid all the spending that is going on in Washington they have decided to stop the federal funding for this project which is essential for further development of farmlands and the more suburban/urban Utah and Salt Lake County areas.

Additionally we discuss the proposed Utah Constitutional Amendment A which addresses the issue of Secret Ballots and seeks to institutionalize them through the amendment.

Listen In as we discuss these topics, how they relate to Utah, and you.

Podcast – Education and Funding

Education and Funding [ 53:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

There has been a tremendous amount of interest and speculation surrounding the recent federal government allocating of $101 million in education funding for the state of Utah. Most of the debate has centered around wether to take the federal money or not. Proponents have indicated that if we don’t take the money then this money that “originated” in our state will go to another federal program. Opponents of the funding plan indicate that the with the large amount of Federal funds that the state currently relies upon (up to 60% of its budget) that we can use this as a stepping stone to work on removing “all” federal funding. What is the principled stance??? Listen in and find out how we weigh in on the topic.

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