http://www.odeo.com/channels/2101572-Common-Sense-with-Dan-Carlin no Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect. Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect. Can common sense be entertaining? Can it be stimulating, refreshing and thought-provoking? You bet! Politically independent host Dan Carlin shows you how radically clear things can be once a little non-partisan Common Sense is applied. en-us 40 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:51 -0800 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:51 -0800 independent, Politics, constitution, freedom, dan, rights, libertarian, nonpartisan, carlin Politics independent constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415098-Show-163-Blocking-the-Playmakers Dan is fascinated with the idea of genius. In this show he wonders why we don't seem to have as many geniuses in politics and statecraft as we should have. Also: What is Common Sense about? Dan is fascinated with the idea of genius. In this show he wonders why we don't seem to have as many geniuses in politics and statecraft as we should have. Also: What is Common Sense about? Dan is fascinated with the idea of genius. In this show he wonders why we don't seem to have as many geniuses in politics and statecraft as we should have. Also: What is Common Sense about? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415098 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:51 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25172223-Show-160-Frozen-Shoulder-Federalism Is the United States breaking up? Dan reads a Pat Buchanan commentary that poses that question, so Dan talks about it. Also: Dan extols the virtues of citizen journalism in the wake of the "Acorn" expose. Is the United States breaking up? Dan reads a Pat Buchanan commentary that poses that question, so Dan talks about it. Also: Dan extols the virtues of citizen journalism in the wake of the "Acorn" expose. Is the United States breaking up? Dan reads a Pat Buchanan commentary that poses that question, so Dan talks about it. Also: Dan extols the virtues of citizen journalism in the wake of the "Acorn" expose. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25172223 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:04:54 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25094451-Show-159-Changing-Our-Destiny Would your approach to life change if you knew that you couldn't affect anything your government did? Dan muses on whether those who stop following politics are happier. Also: showing photos of U.S. Casualties. Would your approach to life change if you knew that you couldn't affect anything your government did? Dan muses on whether those who stop following politics are happier. Also: showing photos of U.S. Casualties. Would your approach to life change if you knew that you couldn't affect anything your government did? Dan muses on whether those who stop following politics are happier. Also: showing photos of U.S. Casualties. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25094451 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:04:13 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25015914-Show-158-Geopolitical-Pneumonia Dan "gets granular" on Afghanistan, terrorism, root causes and the geopolitical illness that the entire Middle East has become that is infecting U.S. Politics and foreign policy. Dan "gets granular" on Afghanistan, terrorism, root causes and the geopolitical illness that the entire Middle East has become that is infecting U.S. Politics and foreign policy. Dan "gets granular" on Afghanistan, terrorism, root causes and the geopolitical illness that the entire Middle East has become that is infecting U.S. Politics and foreign policy. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25015914 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:27:42 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24847970-Show-156-The-Upside-of-the-Downside Could there be a silver lining to the U.S. Government being nearly bankrupt? Dan thinks so. He also thinks the showdown between states allowing medical marijuana and the Feds prohibiting it will be entertaining. Could there be a silver lining to the U.S. Government being nearly bankrupt? Dan thinks so. He also thinks the showdown between states allowing medical marijuana and the Feds prohibiting it will be entertaining. Could there be a silver lining to the U.S. Government being nearly bankrupt? Dan thinks so. He also thinks the showdown between states allowing medical marijuana and the Feds prohibiting it will be entertaining. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24847970 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:17:07 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24742514-Show-154-A-Conflict-of-Interest Dan rails against legislators who have close ties to the industries they are supposed to be regulating and reforming. He also addresses one of the under-appreciated environmental problems he believes we can fix. Dan rails against legislators who have close ties to the industries they are supposed to be regulating and reforming. He also addresses one of the under-appreciated environmental problems he believes we can fix. Dan rails against legislators who have close ties to the industries they are supposed to be regulating and reforming. He also addresses one of the under-appreciated environmental problems he believes we can fix. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24742514 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:15:12 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24659210-Show-153-The-Persian-Rapprochement President Obama makes friendly overtures towards Iran and even says they may have a right to their nuclear ambitions. Dan considers this progress. Also: Musing about corporate influence on the USA. President Obama makes friendly overtures towards Iran and even says they may have a right to their nuclear ambitions. Dan considers this progress. Also: Musing about corporate influence on the USA. President Obama makes friendly overtures towards Iran and even says they may have a right to their nuclear ambitions. Dan considers this progress. Also: Musing about corporate influence on the USA. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24659210 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:16:45 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24594269-Show-152-Sick-Politics Has the idea of implementing real health care reform in the U.S. already been compromised by powerful special interests? Dan thinks so. Also, Nancy Pelosi, CIA oversight and partisan witch hunts. Has the idea of implementing real health care reform in the U.S. already been compromised by powerful special interests? Dan thinks so. Also, Nancy Pelosi, CIA oversight and partisan witch hunts. Has the idea of implementing real health care reform in the U.S. already been compromised by powerful special interests? Dan thinks so. Also, Nancy Pelosi, CIA oversight and partisan witch hunts. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24594269 Thu, 21 May 2009 16:12:33 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24558582-Show-151-Owning-The-Story There are a number of reasons the news industry in in a state of crisis right now. In this show Dan deals with an overlooked angle of the problem. Also: Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. There are a number of reasons the news industry in in a state of crisis right now. In this show Dan deals with an overlooked angle of the problem. Also: Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. There are a number of reasons the news industry in in a state of crisis right now. In this show Dan deals with an overlooked angle of the problem. Also: Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24558582 Fri, 08 May 2009 16:46:59 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24428141-Show-149-Searching-For-Security The Obama Administration expands the government's rationale for warrantless wiretapping and other activities that weaken the 4th Amendment protections of Americans. Also: Columnist and author Robert Samuelson. The Obama Administration expands the government's rationale for warrantless wiretapping and other activities that weaken the 4th Amendment protections of Americans. Also: Columnist and author Robert Samuelson. The Obama Administration expands the government's rationale for warrantless wiretapping and other activities that weaken the 4th Amendment protections of Americans. Also: Columnist and author Robert Samuelson. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24428141 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:59:06 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24356965-Show-148-Of-Torches-and-Pitchforks Populism is back in vogue and Americans are emulating the Boston Tea Party and exhibiting other signs of revolutionary discontent. Dan examines the issue as only a political alien can. Populism is back in vogue and Americans are emulating the Boston Tea Party and exhibiting other signs of revolutionary discontent. Dan examines the issue as only a political alien can. Populism is back in vogue and Americans are emulating the Boston Tea Party and exhibiting other signs of revolutionary discontent. Dan examines the issue as only a political alien can. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24356965 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:35:23 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24293638-Show-147-A-Little-Less-Evil In this (long) episode Dan gets mad about both genocide and journalism...in that order. He has a pretty uncompromising viewpoint on both subjects. What else is new? In this (long) episode Dan gets mad about both genocide and journalism...in that order. He has a pretty uncompromising viewpoint on both subjects. What else is new? In this (long) episode Dan gets mad about both genocide and journalism...in that order. He has a pretty uncompromising viewpoint on both subjects. What else is new? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,24293638 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:54:47 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24212577-Show-146-The-Continuity-of-Errors Why is it that U.S. foreign policy seems to stay the same no matter who is running the country? Dan compares the Bush and Obama policies in the Middle East trying to find a way to "win". Also: Riffin on the News. Why is it that U.S. foreign policy seems to stay the same no matter who is running the country? Dan compares the Bush and Obama policies in the Middle East trying to find a way to "win". Also: Riffin on the News. Why is it that U.S. foreign policy seems to stay the same no matter who is running the country? Dan compares the Bush and Obama policies in the Middle East trying to find a way to "win". Also: Riffin on the News. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24212577 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:51:47 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23997384-Show-144-Defend-Yourself Do American taxpayers benefit from the U.S. foreign policy? Dan doesn't think so and rails against super-patriots who think a large military is the definition of a strong America. Also: Would Yoo torture? Do American taxpayers benefit from the U.S. foreign policy? Dan doesn't think so and rails against super-patriots who think a large military is the definition of a strong America. Also: Would Yoo torture? Do American taxpayers benefit from the U.S. foreign policy? Dan doesn't think so and rails against super-patriots who think a large military is the definition of a strong America. Also: Would Yoo torture? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23997384 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:12 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23889754-Show-143-The-Black-Dog Churchill called his bouts with depression "The Black Dog", Dan sounds like he's dealing with the same thing in today's monologue. Also: Interview with U.S. Congressman Peter Defazio. Churchill called his bouts with depression "The Black Dog", Dan sounds like he's dealing with the same thing in today's monologue. Also: Interview with U.S. Congressman Peter Defazio. Churchill called his bouts with depression "The Black Dog", Dan sounds like he's dealing with the same thing in today's monologue. Also: Interview with U.S. Congressman Peter Defazio. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23889754 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:54:21 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23818963-Show-142-The-Samson-Suicide-Pact Everyone wants Dan to discuss recent events between Israel and her neighbors. As usual, his views are likely to upset all sides. Also: will the latest global financial crisis increase Presidential power? Everyone wants Dan to discuss recent events between Israel and her neighbors. As usual, his views are likely to upset all sides. Also: will the latest global financial crisis increase Presidential power? Everyone wants Dan to discuss recent events between Israel and her neighbors. As usual, his views are likely to upset all sides. Also: will the latest global financial crisis increase Presidential power? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-02,23818963 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:37:57 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23496805-Show-136-Confronting-the-Hydra The USA's budgetary 3-headed Hydra is Dan's target in a monologue that sounds like it is really part two of show #135's monologue. Also, Dan channels Presidents Lincoln and Eisenhower to make a point about unity. The USA's budgetary 3-headed Hydra is Dan's target in a monologue that sounds like it is really part two of show #135's monologue. Also, Dan channels Presidents Lincoln and Eisenhower to make a point about unity. The USA's budgetary 3-headed Hydra is Dan's target in a monologue that sounds like it is really part two of show #135's monologue. Also, Dan channels Presidents Lincoln and Eisenhower to make a point about unity. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23496805 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:11:21 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23449354-Show-135-The-Imperial-Invoice Could there be an eventual upside to the current economic crisis? Dan thinks there might be. He also spends a lot of time feeling "vindicated" and talking about himself and the show a lot. Blah, blah blah. Could there be an eventual upside to the current economic crisis? Dan thinks there might be. He also spends a lot of time feeling "vindicated" and talking about himself and the show a lot. Blah, blah blah. Could there be an eventual upside to the current economic crisis? Dan thinks there might be. He also spends a lot of time feeling "vindicated" and talking about himself and the show a lot. Blah, blah blah. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-03,23449354 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:11:21 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23251381-Show-133-McCain-s-Hail-Mary Will John McCain save his campaign with the unorthodox choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate? Dan suggests a little candidate swap that might improve both political tickets. Also: Dan's investigation fetish. Will John McCain save his campaign with the unorthodox choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate? Dan suggests a little candidate swap that might improve both political tickets. Also: Dan's investigation fetish. Will John McCain save his campaign with the unorthodox choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate? Dan suggests a little candidate swap that might improve both political tickets. Also: Dan's investigation fetish. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-04,23251381 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:11:21 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23219437-Show-132-Biden-Time Barack Obama chooses a running mate that seems the antithesis of his message. Is Joe Biden the "Change we have been waiting for?" Also: Dan explains why it is so hard to be him. Barack Obama chooses a running mate that seems the antithesis of his message. Is Joe Biden the "Change we have been waiting for?" Also: Dan explains why it is so hard to be him. Barack Obama chooses a running mate that seems the antithesis of his message. Is Joe Biden the "Change we have been waiting for?" Also: Dan explains why it is so hard to be him. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-26,23219437 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:01:12 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23168468-Show-131-Intoxicated-Priorities A tragic mistake in an anti-drug raid has Dan questioning our priorities in the Drug War. Also: It's the Revenge of the Former Communists as China and Russia have newsworthy weeks that Dan finds unsettling. A tragic mistake in an anti-drug raid has Dan questioning our priorities in the Drug War. Also: It's the Revenge of the Former Communists as China and Russia have newsworthy weeks that Dan finds unsettling. A tragic mistake in an anti-drug raid has Dan questioning our priorities in the Drug War. Also: It's the Revenge of the Former Communists as China and Russia have newsworthy weeks that Dan finds unsettling. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-11,23168468 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:01:12 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23125195-Show-130-The-New-Median This show is mostly about things related to the current global economic situation. But Dan drags Paris Hilton, the "Chicken Little Gene", Batman, Superman, terrorism, political land mines and Nazis into it too. This show is mostly about things related to the current global economic situation. But Dan drags Paris Hilton, the "Chicken Little Gene", Batman, Superman, terrorism, political land mines and Nazis into it too. This show is mostly about things related to the current global economic situation. But Dan drags Paris Hilton, the "Chicken Little Gene", Batman, Superman, terrorism, political land mines and Nazis into it too. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-29,23125195 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:01:12 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23072827-Show-129-Kaputt Is the U.S. political system broken? If so, Dan believes Americans need to be obsessed with fixing it. Everything from Impeachment to Generation X trash talking makes it into this show. Is the U.S. political system broken? If so, Dan believes Americans need to be obsessed with fixing it. Everything from Impeachment to Generation X trash talking makes it into this show. Is the U.S. political system broken? If so, Dan believes Americans need to be obsessed with fixing it. Everything from Impeachment to Generation X trash talking makes it into this show. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-11,23072827 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:43:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23023321-Show-128-The-New-Old-Politics Barack Obama makes a few moves that has Dan wondering if he isn't a newer version of the same old political song-and-dance. Also: The benefits of watching the governmental sausage-making machine. Barack Obama makes a few moves that has Dan wondering if he isn't a newer version of the same old political song-and-dance. Also: The benefits of watching the governmental sausage-making machine. Barack Obama makes a few moves that has Dan wondering if he isn't a newer version of the same old political song-and-dance. Also: The benefits of watching the governmental sausage-making machine. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-24,23023321 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:27:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22602069-Show-127-Great-Expectations Dan breaks down the recent developments in the 2008 presidential race, and explains the downside of Barack Obama's soaring oratory. Also: Should the News Media be $quot;fair and balanced$quot; Dan breaks down the recent developments in the 2008 presidential race, and explains the downside of Barack Obama's soaring oratory. Also: Should the News Media be $quot;fair and balanced$quot; Dan breaks down the recent developments in the 2008 presidential race, and explains the downside of Barack Obama's soaring oratory. Also: Should the News Media be $quot;fair and balanced$quot; tag:odeo.com,2008-06-10,22602069 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:32:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22560270-Show-126-The-Way-You-Play-The-Game In a weird show, a frustrated and ill Dan tries to make sense of the pro-torture emails he received after the last show. Also: The Libertarian Party sells out. In a weird show, a frustrated and ill Dan tries to make sense of the pro-torture emails he received after the last show. Also: The Libertarian Party sells out. In a weird show, a frustrated and ill Dan tries to make sense of the pro-torture emails he received after the last show. Also: The Libertarian Party sells out. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-27,22560270 Tue, 27 May 2008 16:04:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22527647-Show-125-Mad-About-Torture How will our grandchildren view our decision to use torture in the War on Terror? Dan gets mad just thinking about the long-term moral ramifications and the lack of accountability. Also: a Riffin on the News segment. How will our grandchildren view our decision to use torture in the War on Terror? Dan gets mad just thinking about the long-term moral ramifications and the lack of accountability. Also: a Riffin on the News segment. How will our grandchildren view our decision to use torture in the War on Terror? Dan gets mad just thinking about the long-term moral ramifications and the lack of accountability. Also: a Riffin on the News segment. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-19,22527647 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:24:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22512451-Show-124-Dictator-Dreams Dan has a dream where he has been given dictatorial power over the government. The dream doesn't end well. Also: The REAL swing voters. Dan has a dream where he has been given dictatorial power over the government. The dream doesn't end well. Also: The REAL swing voters. Dan has a dream where he has been given dictatorial power over the government. The dream doesn't end well. Also: The REAL swing voters. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-13,22512451 Tue, 13 May 2008 21:24:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22454501-Show-123-The-Empty-Calorie-Inquisition Dan reacts to the woeful media questioning at the recent Democratic Presidential debates with questions of his own for the candidates. Also: The connection between polygamous religious sects, nude hippies and Jerry Lee Lewis. Dan reacts to the woeful media questioning at the recent Democratic Presidential debates with questions of his own for the candidates. Also: The connection between polygamous religious sects, nude hippies and Jerry Lee Lewis. Dan reacts to the woeful media questioning at the recent Democratic Presidential debates with questions of his own for the candidates. Also: The connection between polygamous religious sects, nude hippies and Jerry Lee Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-24,22454501 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:42:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22229999-Show-122-Missing-the-Leadership The 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's death prompts an angry Dan rant about the lack of leadership in the modern world. Also: School reform, Dark Horse candidates and Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons! The 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's death prompts an angry Dan rant about the lack of leadership in the modern world. Also: School reform, Dark Horse candidates and Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons! The 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's death prompts an angry Dan rant about the lack of leadership in the modern world. Also: School reform, Dark Horse candidates and Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons, Neo-Cons! tag:odeo.com,2008-04-04,22229999 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:04:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22191644-Show-121-Guilt-By-Association Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking heat because of comments made by his preacher. Dan lambastes the idea that this issue is important. Also Guns, Courts, Militias, Romans and Athenians. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking heat because of comments made by his preacher. Dan lambastes the idea that this issue is important. Also Guns, Courts, Militias, Romans and Athenians. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking heat because of comments made by his preacher. Dan lambastes the idea that this issue is important. Also Guns, Courts, Militias, Romans and Athenians. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-21,22191644 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:42:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22164977-Show-120-The-Big-Pessimism-Show This isn't the happiest show Dan's ever done. He's mad that the Attorney General seems to be successfully shielding the President from Congressional investigations. He's also mad about the environment. So it goes. This isn't the happiest show Dan's ever done. He's mad that the Attorney General seems to be successfully shielding the President from Congressional investigations. He's also mad about the environment. So it goes. This isn't the happiest show Dan's ever done. He's mad that the Attorney General seems to be successfully shielding the President from Congressional investigations. He's also mad about the environment. So it goes. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-12,22164977 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:32:03 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22145475-Show-119-Exposing-the-Super-Delegates Dan is "rooting for injuries" again in the U.S. Presidential race. This time he's hoping the super delegates give the election to the candidate who receives the fewest votes. Also: Does size matter when it comes to countries? Dan is "rooting for injuries" again in the U.S. Presidential race. This time he's hoping the super delegates give the election to the candidate who receives the fewest votes. Also: Does size matter when it comes to countries? Dan is "rooting for injuries" again in the U.S. Presidential race. This time he's hoping the super delegates give the election to the candidate who receives the fewest votes. Also: Does size matter when it comes to countries? tag:odeo.com,2008-02-23,22145475 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:45:01 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22128220-Show-118-Crazy-Alien-Mutant-Whigs To paraphrase Archie Bunker; Dan may be crazy, but he makes a lot of sense. In this show he talks about the year 1979, the responsibilities of a Great Power, behavioral freedom and health care. To paraphrase Archie Bunker; Dan may be crazy, but he makes a lot of sense. In this show he talks about the year 1979, the responsibilities of a Great Power, behavioral freedom and health care. To paraphrase Archie Bunker; Dan may be crazy, but he makes a lot of sense. In this show he talks about the year 1979, the responsibilities of a Great Power, behavioral freedom and health care. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-08,22128220 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:36:59 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22106550-Show-117-Fanatical-Deradicalization How do we win the War on Terror? Dan gets excited about a couple of ideas he reads about to combat Islamic extremism. Also, what penalty should our leaders face when they screw up? How do we win the War on Terror? Dan gets excited about a couple of ideas he reads about to combat Islamic extremism. Also, what penalty should our leaders face when they screw up? How do we win the War on Terror? Dan gets excited about a couple of ideas he reads about to combat Islamic extremism. Also, what penalty should our leaders face when they screw up? tag:odeo.com,2008-01-25,22106550 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:20:11 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084938-Show-116-Voting-for-Cake Can voters in free nations be trusted to make the difficult long-term choices for their societies at the expense of personal short term gain? Dan looks at this issue from first a U.S. and then a global perspective. Can voters in free nations be trusted to make the difficult long-term choices for their societies at the expense of personal short term gain? Dan looks at this issue from first a U.S. and then a global perspective. Can voters in free nations be trusted to make the difficult long-term choices for their societies at the expense of personal short term gain? Dan looks at this issue from first a U.S. and then a global perspective. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-13,22084938 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:21:12 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084940-Show-115-Waterboarding-the-Bureaucracy Who does the U.S. Bureaucracy take orders from? Dan looks at this question while examining the CIA and missing waterboarding videos. Also: Can we afford to let places like Pakistan have democracy? Who does the U.S. Bureaucracy take orders from? Dan looks at this question while examining the CIA and missing waterboarding videos. Also: Can we afford to let places like Pakistan have democracy? Who does the U.S. Bureaucracy take orders from? Dan looks at this question while examining the CIA and missing waterboarding videos. Also: Can we afford to let places like Pakistan have democracy? tag:odeo.com,2007-12-29,22084940 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:21:16 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084941-Show-114-The-Government-We-Deserve Would the American Republic be safer if its people weren't so afraid? Dan thinks so. He talks about the connection between bravery and freedom. Also: What would happen if an honest person were elected President? Would the American Republic be safer if its people weren't so afraid? Dan thinks so. He talks about the connection between bravery and freedom. Also: What would happen if an honest person were elected President? Would the American Republic be safer if its people weren't so afraid? Dan thinks so. He talks about the connection between bravery and freedom. Also: What would happen if an honest person were elected President? tag:odeo.com,2007-12-19,22084941 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:56:12 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084943-Show-113-What-about-the-Losers Dan sounds like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed the morning he recorded this loud and fast show on the less "economically competitive" people in America. He's also mad about John McCain and the Fat Police. Dan sounds like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed the morning he recorded this loud and fast show on the less "economically competitive" people in America. He's also mad about John McCain and the Fat Police. Dan sounds like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed the morning he recorded this loud and fast show on the less "economically competitive" people in America. He's also mad about John McCain and the Fat Police. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-30,22084943 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:43:59 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084944-Show-112-The-Big-Corruption-Show If the American People decided that their government looked too much like a Banana Republic, what could they do about it? Dan has some thoughts. Also: Saudi Justice, Hugo Chavez and U.S. African bases. If the American People decided that their government looked too much like a Banana Republic, what could they do about it? Dan has some thoughts. Also: Saudi Justice, Hugo Chavez and U.S. African bases. If the American People decided that their government looked too much like a Banana Republic, what could they do about it? Dan has some thoughts. Also: Saudi Justice, Hugo Chavez and U.S. African bases. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-21,22084944 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:12:12 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084946-Show-111-Truth-or-Consequences What if scientific research uncovers information we don't want to find? Dan examines the controversial comments by a geneticist and asks: "If it's true, don't you want to know?" Also: Hillary, Musharraf and the weasels. What if scientific research uncovers information we don't want to find? Dan examines the controversial comments by a geneticist and asks: "If it's true, don't you want to know?" Also: Hillary, Musharraf and the weasels. What if scientific research uncovers information we don't want to find? Dan examines the controversial comments by a geneticist and asks: "If it's true, don't you want to know?" Also: Hillary, Musharraf and the weasels. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-06,22084946 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:12:31 -0800 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084947-Show-110-Faux-Leadership Dan's mood runs the gamut in this show from depressed to angry to silly after he hears that television personality Stephen Colbert is running for President. Also: The virtual "Faux Ben" for President campaign. Dan's mood runs the gamut in this show from depressed to angry to silly after he hears that television personality Stephen Colbert is running for President. Also: The virtual "Faux Ben" for President campaign. Dan's mood runs the gamut in this show from depressed to angry to silly after he hears that television personality Stephen Colbert is running for President. Also: The virtual "Faux Ben" for President campaign. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-27,22084947 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:14:43 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084949-Show-109-Rooting-for-a-Disqualification Can anything save us from this endless presidential campaign? Dan explains why he is hoping for mayhem and weirdness to blanket the race for the White House. Also: public schools, private schools and vouchers. Can anything save us from this endless presidential campaign? Dan explains why he is hoping for mayhem and weirdness to blanket the race for the White House. Also: public schools, private schools and vouchers. Can anything save us from this endless presidential campaign? Dan explains why he is hoping for mayhem and weirdness to blanket the race for the White House. Also: public schools, private schools and vouchers. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-17,22084949 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:07:12 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084951-Show-108-The-Lure-of-Foreign-Dragons Myanmar's military rulers violently crack down on anti-government demonstrators. Dan wonders what can be done. Should some powerful outside nation intervene? Also: Riffin' on the News. Myanmar's military rulers violently crack down on anti-government demonstrators. Dan wonders what can be done. Should some powerful outside nation intervene? Also: Riffin' on the News. Myanmar's military rulers violently crack down on anti-government demonstrators. Dan wonders what can be done. Should some powerful outside nation intervene? Also: Riffin' on the News. tag:odeo.com,2007-10-05,22084951 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:52:07 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084952-Show-107-Give-em-Enough-Rope Should Iran's President be allowed to speak at Columbia University? Dan fumes over the many missed opportunities in the visit of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the USA. Also: Part Two of our interview with Jonah Goldberg. Should Iran's President be allowed to speak at Columbia University? Dan fumes over the many missed opportunities in the visit of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the USA. Also: Part Two of our interview with Jonah Goldberg. Should Iran's President be allowed to speak at Columbia University? Dan fumes over the many missed opportunities in the visit of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the USA. Also: Part Two of our interview with Jonah Goldberg. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-24,22084952 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:35:11 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084954-Show-106-M-P-F-E Are we trying hard enough to find energy alternatives to fossil fuels? Dan discusses his ideas about a "Manhattan Project for Energy". Also, Dan interviews syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg. Are we trying hard enough to find energy alternatives to fossil fuels? Dan discusses his ideas about a "Manhattan Project for Energy". Also, Dan interviews syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg. Are we trying hard enough to find energy alternatives to fossil fuels? Dan discusses his ideas about a "Manhattan Project for Energy". Also, Dan interviews syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-15,22084954 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:25:23 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084955-Show-105-The-Iranian-Speculation-Game What happens if the U.S. launches a strike against targets in Iran? Dan discusses the ramifications of "Shock and Awe 2: The Persian Wars". Also: Why Dan doesn't do more to foster change than just talk. What happens if the U.S. launches a strike against targets in Iran? Dan discusses the ramifications of "Shock and Awe 2: The Persian Wars". Also: Why Dan doesn't do more to foster change than just talk. What happens if the U.S. launches a strike against targets in Iran? Dan discusses the ramifications of "Shock and Awe 2: The Persian Wars". Also: Why Dan doesn't do more to foster change than just talk. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-10,22084955 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:59:14 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084957-Show-104-Divided-Loyalty Should U.S. politicians be listening to lobbyists for foreign interests? Dan slams a system that compromises our government's foreign policy integrity. Also: Has Generation X's political time arrived? Should U.S. politicians be listening to lobbyists for foreign interests? Dan slams a system that compromises our government's foreign policy integrity. Also: Has Generation X's political time arrived? Should U.S. politicians be listening to lobbyists for foreign interests? Dan slams a system that compromises our government's foreign policy integrity. Also: Has Generation X's political time arrived? tag:odeo.com,2007-08-31,22084957 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:54:53 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084959-Show-103-You-Selfish-Bastard Both Big Brother AND Big Mother make appearances in this show with Dan trying to defend your right to live your life as you see fit against both of them. Both Big Brother AND Big Mother make appearances in this show with Dan trying to defend your right to live your life as you see fit against both of them. Both Big Brother AND Big Mother make appearances in this show with Dan trying to defend your right to live your life as you see fit against both of them. tag:odeo.com,2007-08-21,22084959 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:14:12 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22084960-Show-102-War-For-Peace Were our grandparents war criminals? Are we better off because we lost the Vietnam War? Should we have dropped the A-Bomb in WW2? Just a few of the questions Dan asks...and answers in this episode. Were our grandparents war criminals? Are we better off because we lost the Vietnam War? Should we have dropped the A-Bomb in WW2? Just a few of the questions Dan asks...and answers in this episode. Were our grandparents war criminals? Are we better off because we lost the Vietnam War? Should we have dropped the A-Bomb in WW2? Just a few of the questions Dan asks...and answers in this episode. tag:odeo.com,2007-08-08,22084960 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:09:53 -0700 no Common Sense with Dan Carlin independent Politics constitution freedom dan rights libertarian nonpartisan carlin