Sinopsis
We're a different kind of political discussion show... with insights from various political angles and coming from the East Coast Conservative Podcast, the goal of this podcast is to discuss the implications, intentions and interpretations that flow behind various articles each week. Show notes and more are currently at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com but will be transitioning as new resources come on-line.
Episodios
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FPPT Episode 19: Extreme Reactions
17/05/2015While we strive for some level of understanding, there are times when an extreme, guttural reaction can be found. A lot of this hinges on the personal and emotional response. In this episode we look at some extreme reactions others have had. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/Fayscx
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FPPT Episode 18: Love and Understanding
10/05/2015One of the challenges of political discussions is the lack of understanding that one side has of the other. In this episode we are going to look at some articles that should help us better understand the stance on a number of issues. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/9p4o0O
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FPPT Episode 17: Setting the Stage
03/05/2015To paraphrase the Bard: "All the world is a stage and all the people merely its players." In this episode we're going to look at the stage that is being set or walked by interesting people in the news. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/CqYzot
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FPPT Episode 16: It's a Duck
26/04/2015We've all heard the saying about how to tell if something is what it seems. In this episode we are looking at some articles that remove all doubt that things are as they actually seem. It should be an interesting array of items to discuss. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/igKoMK
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FPPT Episode 15: Interesting Concepts
19/04/2015Each week there are items to discuss that hopefully listeners find interesting. This time we have a hodge-podge of articles that are all "interesting" in their own right, drawing ire or praise depending on your personal beliefs. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/OoS5Tg
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FPPT Episode 14: Let the Games (Officially) Begin
12/04/2015The race for 2016 has now officially started and it's time for the games to officially begin. In this episode we are going to look at a few state issues as well as where the news is going with candidates that have announced. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/BGLiMn
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FPPT Episode 13: Getting the Story Straight
05/04/2015We often talk about the difference between perception and reality. In this episode we are going to look at some articles from the week and what they represent, either accurate or inaccurate depiction of events. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/IPZsyx
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FPPT Episode 12: Caught in the Middle
29/03/2015As we look at stories each week it can sometimes be difficult to see the people participating in issues they never dreamed of fighting in. In this episode we are going to look at the plight of those caught in the middle. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/NKpm9a
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FPPT Episode 11: Rendering Opinions
22/03/2015Each week we give our own opinions on what has happened in the news and some decisions rendered this week bear discussing. We are going to look at these items and more in this episode. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/M0RtC6
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FPPT Episode 10: Showing Your Colors
15/03/2015Sometimes we can only guess at the intentions of others. In other cases, like those in the articles for this episode, the veil can thin or be lifted. We're going discuss these in this episode. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/vekz6W
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FPPT Episode 9: Forcing Their Opinions
08/03/2015When looking at the news there are times when it's painfully obvious that agendas and opinions are being pushed. In this episode we are focusing on articles that show this in a number of different ways. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/aL1jP1
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FPPT Episode 8: Do We Really Want Change?
01/03/2015There's a lot of talk about changing and fixing problems but it seems many don't truly want this to happen. In this episode we look at a number of examples of this based on CPAC and other actions from the past week. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/vJWqQ9
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FPPT Episode 7: Talking About People
22/02/2015Sometimes we forget that when discussing policies we're also talking about people. Tonight we're going to take that into consideration with the articles we have. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.frontporchtalk.net Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/X5vpZN
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FPPT Episode 6: Something Has to Give
08/02/2015There are points in time when issues reach a breaking point. The interesting thing is that the timing of things might lead to a collision of timing. Tonight we're going to look at some potential areas where that could happen. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/Fn434p
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FPPT Episode 5: Making It Up
01/02/2015It's time for another example of real headlines that just can't be made up. We have fun with these from time to time but need to keep in mind that they represent the insanity that can exist today. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/C1G6Pu
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FPPT Episode 4: Focus on Important Things
25/01/2015It's time to up everyone's 'chill pill' doses since politicians are throwing honey-pot sound bites around. There are some major items that we're going to look at that have nothing to do with green lipstick. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/y5Y51s
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FPPT Episode 3: Freedom to be Ignorant
18/01/2015While folks talk of freedoms and rights, many don't recognize the fact that folks do have the right to maintain a level of ignorance. In this episode we are going to look at some articles that point this out. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9 pm or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/4eqE2L
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FPPT Episode 2: Serious Ponderings and Noise
11/01/2015In this episode we once again try and vet the important articles from those that are just so much more frothing at the mouth. We've got articles that fit both definitions and will classify them as we go. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 9:00pm or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/ddR8Eo
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FPPT Episode 1: Changing Times and Predictions
04/01/2015As announced last week, we're shifting the show from the East Coast Conservative Podcast to Front Porch Political Talk. For this week we're looking at predictions for the new year and delving deep into the concepts behind the news. Join us for the conversation this Sunday night at 8:30pm or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com Articles for this episode posted at http://goo.gl/CW7XyI