This is America, with Jon Elliott Blog

This Is America: December 11, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:17:56 -0500

Tonight on the December 11 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

In an exclusive interview Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi joins Jon to
talk about her new book and the new Congress.

Atorney Cindy Cohn who continues to fight the telcos over their immunity
for their warrentless wiretapping in a case before the California courts tells
Jon about the latest attempts to obtain justice.

And one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make
sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with
Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 10, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:21:09 -0500

Tonight on the December 10 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Senator Bernie Sanders joins Jon to talk about the economy & the auto
bailout

Plus defense attorney Allen Bloom talks with Jon again in the latest twists
in the legal wrangling over Cindy Summer the young mother convicted of poisoning
her Marine husband to death who was wrongfully jailed & released only after
new toxicology reports have proven she didn't kill anybody. This is a horror
story that could happen to anyone. Expect some surprises tonight.

And one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make
sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with
Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 9, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:04:12 -0500

Tonight on the December 9 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Lew Daley & Gar Alperovitz talk with Jon about their new book: Unjust Deserts: How The Rich Are Taking Our Common Inheritance And Why We Should Take It Back

Author, activist & serial blogger Christine Pelosi returns for her regular Tuesday guest appearance.

And one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 8, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:19:55 -0500

Tonight on the December 8 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Professor Drew Westin, political strategist & author of the best political book of the last several years: "The Political Brain" joins Jon.

In addition Newsweek's Sr. Editor & MSNBC's Jonathan Alter talks to Jon about Bill Gates' quest for better education in American schools.

And one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 5, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:52:18 -0500

Tonight on the December 5 edition on This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Tonight it's "Phone in Fridays" ...your chance to call Jon at 866-303-2270 & tell him..and America,.,,and the world just what's on your mind.

Also tonight our "Fabulous Friday Forum" with listeners from Oregon, Florida, Minnesota and Michigan.....and the forum will take your calls.

Also one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 3, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:37:06 -0500

Tonight on the December 3 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Jon will talk with former Alabama Governor Don Seigleman's appeal of his unjust conviction coming up next week, the Governor tells Jon all the sordid and illegal details the Right used to trump up charges against him that ultimately resulted in his being jailed.

Also joining Jon is Dr. Harlan Ullman. He is in Pakistan at the request of the Pakistani government and will speak with Jon from the Presidential Palace about the mood in Karachi after the Mumbai attacks.

And one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 2, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:38:07 -0500

Tonight on the December 2 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Tonight - an exclusive interview with Texas District Attorney Juan Guerra on the Judge's dismissal of charges against Dick Cheney & Alberto Gonzales.

Also, Jon's guest will be consumer attorney Michael Dukas. Mr. Dukas specializes in taking on abusive creditors who break the law. Consumers have so many rights they don't know about. Learn what they are on tonight's show.

In addition, former San Francisco Deputy District Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, DNC member and author of "Campaign Boot Camp", Christine Pelosi joins Jon to talk about the new Obama Cabinet.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: December 1, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:22:46 -0500

Tonight, on the December 1 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Jon will be joined by Richard Wolfe of Newsweek and one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

In addition to that, as Jon does on the first of every month, he will be reading the names of the courageous men and women who gave their lives in Iraq while serving their country.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: November 26, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:03:28 -0500

Tonight on the November 26 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

I was driving in Toronto just after the election listening to talk radio when I heard an interview with a most amazing woman about her new book :The Tyranny of Oil". I immediately researched her publisher and shceduled an interview with Antonia Juhasz. You will not believe what you are going to hear.

One of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners Wednesday's goings-on from our Nation's Capitol.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: November 25, 2008

Scott Egelberg — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:52:04 -0500

Tonight on the November 25 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Paul Brest, the President of the Hewlett Foundation joins Jon to talk about his just-released new book "Money Well Spent".

Activist and serial blogger Christine Pelosi, the author of "Campaign Boot Camp", talks with Jon about the latest news in Democratic circles.

One of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: Monday's Show

Scott Egelberg — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:12:03 -0500

Tonight, on the November 24 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Jon will be joined by one of Newsweek's great columnists will discuss their contribution to this week's edition and one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: Friday's Show

Scott Egelberg — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:42:38 -0500

Tonight on the November 21 edition on This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Tonight it's "Phone in Fridays" ...your chance to call Jon at 866-303-2270 & tell him..and America,.,,and the world just what's on your mind.

Also tonight our "Fabulous Friday Forum" with listeners from Oregon, Florida, Minnesota and Michigan.....and the forum will take your calls.
Also regular guest Shannyn Moore joins Jon live from Anchorage and one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: Thursday's Show

Scott Egelberg — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:48:55 -0500

Tonight on the November 20 edition on This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Tonight world-renowned photographer Sebastian Copeland joins Jon to talk about his just released book Antartica: A Call To Action

This is Sebastian's second photographic book on Antarctica and will be a great Christmas gift for all who cherish our planet.

Also regular guest Shannyn Moore joins Jon live from Anchorage and one of Talk Radio News' great journalists tells our listeners the latest in Capitol Hill goings on.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: Wednesday's Show

Scott Egelberg — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:37:58 -0500

Tonight on the November 19 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott,

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jon talks with Juan Guerra, the District Attorney from Willesy County, Texas who just indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. In a rare behind-the-scenes look at Cheney's involvement, D. A. Guerra will disclose the 'money trail' that leads to the VP involvement. He'll also detail the charges and why he believes they will result in a conviction.

International military and security expert Harlan Ullman, the developer of the Doctrine of Shock and Awe, tells Jon what should happen to the auto makers.

Not One Drop, a detailed look at the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill from its beginning thorough to today is a book that goes on sale tomorrow. It's author, Ricki Ott, talks to Jon about the tragedy and Exxon's relentless effort to evade responsibility aided by the Supreme Court of the United States.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

This Is America: Monday's Show

Scott Egelberg — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:04:08 -0500

Coming up on the November 17 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

How's this for timely? Robert Kuttner, the founding editor of American Prospect and a Senior Fellow at Demos has a prescient new book Obama's Challenge: America's Economic Crisis and the Power of a Transformative Presidency.

He joins Jon for a conversation on this most important topic.

As always, one of Newsweek magazine's leading journalists tells Jon about an article in the upcoming week's issue.

Also regular guest Shannyn Moore reports live from Anchorage on the up-to-the-minute count in the Terrible Ted Stevens / Mark Begich Senatorial race and one of Talk Radio News' reporters talks to Jon about the day's events in Washington.

And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA FRIDAY

Scott Egelberg — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:19:06 -0500

Coming up on the November 14 edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott...

It is Call In Friday and thus, Jon's guest will be you, his loyal listeners (or in this case, blog readers). Jon will be talking to all of you about the week's events at 866-303-2270. Also Jon will be presenting his weekly listener forum.

In addition to taking calls from you, his loyal listeners of the show, Jon will be joined by regular guest Shannyn Moore reports live from Anchorage and one of Talk Radio News' reporters talks to Jon about the day's events in Washington.

So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA FRIDAY

Scott Egelberg — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:25:51 -0400

Tonight on This Is America with Jon Elli...err...Peter B. Collins...

Peter's guests will include Robert Scheer talking about his new book, Pornography of Power.

Also joining us is Randy Udall, former director of the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE). He is one of the nation’s leading activists in promoting energy sustainability. He will be on to discuss gas prices and oil prices,

And filmmaker David Novack will be on to discuss his new film, The Future of Coal.

So tune in to hear all of these great guests and if you like what you hear, call in and talk with them at 866-303-2270. And make sure to listen to this jam packed edition of This Is America without Jon Elliott!

THIS IS AMERICA WEDNESDAY

Scott Egelberg — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:33:36 -0400

Tonight on the June 25 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Jon's guest will be author Susan Mulcahy. She will be on to discuss her new book, Why I'm A Democrat, which features essays from the likes of Nora Ephron, Frank McCourt, Irma Thomas, Dominick Dunne, Isaac Mizrahi, Tama Janowitz, Melissa Etheridge, Roz Chast, Craig Lesley, Jonathan Franzen, Frans de Waal, Maira Kalman, James Brady, Olympia Vernon, Paul Weitz, William Wegman, Seymour Chwast, James Naughton, Min Jin Lee and many others, including farmers, scientists, CEOs, union workers, former Republicans, and a Philly cheesesteak maker....and of course our own Jon Elliott. Tune in to hear about this great book!

Also Jon will be continuing to read the e-mails sent to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) by Americans concerning the shrinking economy. And of course Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA TUESDAY

Scott Egelberg — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:34:07 -0400

Tonight on the June 24 edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott...

Christine Pelosi will be on for her weekly segment to discuss the latest in the Democratic Party and the general election.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA MONDAY

Scott Egelberg — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:15:20 -0400

Tonight on the June 23 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Jon's guest will be Newsweek's Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Dan Ephron. Ephron will be on to discuss his latest article, ‘He Should Never Have Gone to Iraq’: More borderline troops are being sent to the front, sometimes with tragic results. The article focuses on the case of Pvt. David Dietrich, a soldier with a history of cognitive problems who was sent to Iraq and killed by sniper. In Iraq, it’s unclear whether his cognitive issues had something to do with his death. Yet his superiors had serious misgivings about the troubled soldier. According to records made available to Newsweek, the attrition rate for GIs with health, performance or conduct problems in their first months of army service has dropped by as much as 45 percent since 2004. In other words, as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan strain the Army more and more, fewer problem soldiers are getting weeded out in basic training, Ephron reports.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA MONDAY

Scott Egelberg — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:51:53 -0400

Tonight on the June 16 edition of This Is America, with Jon Elliott...

Jon's guest will be Newsweek's Senior White House Correspondent Richard Wolffe. Ephron will be on to discuss his latest article, Everywhere and Beyond: Will Obama win Wyoming? Don't be silly. Still, Paul Tewes's job is to make McCain defend his turf. Wolffe reports on Paul Tewes, who led Barack Obama’s winning campaign in Iowa and is now head of the Democratic Party’s massive national field operation to elect Obama. In the coming weeks, he will lead the effort to put the national party under the Obama campaign’s control. The idea is to re-create the kind of success he had in Iowa, but on a much larger scale.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA FRIDAY

Scott Egelberg — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:41:50 -0400

Tonight on the June 13 edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott...

Jon remembers a great journalist Tim Russert who died today at the age of 58.

In addition to taking calls from you, his loyal listeners of the show, Jon will continue to read the e-mails sent to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) by Americans concerning the shrinking economy.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA WEDNESDAY

Scott Egelberg — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:20:14 -0400

Tonight on the June 11 edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott...

Jon welcomes congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) onto the show. He will be discussing his reading of the 35 articles of impeachment against George W. Bush.

Also, Jon welcomes author Kerwin Swint to the program. He will be discussing his new book about Roger Ailes. The book is titled Dark Genius: The Influential Career of Legendary Political Operative and Fox News Founder, Roger Ailes.

Also joining Jon will be Newsweek's Dan Ephron. He will be discussing his series of articles on the Guantanamo military tribunals.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA TUESDAY

Scott Egelberg — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:46:15 -0400

Tonight on the June 3 edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott...

Superdelegate Christine Pelosi will be on for her weekly segment to discuss Barack Obama's presumptive nomination tonight and why she endorsed him.

Also Congressman Bill Filner will be on to discuss his endorsement of Barack Obama.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.

THIS IS AMERICA FRIDAY

Scott Egelberg — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:25:01 -0400

Tonight on the May 30 edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott

Jon's guest will be Marge Cohn, President of the National Lawyers Guild. She will be on to discuss the latest in the Presidential race.

Also joining Jon will be attorney Allen Bloom, who will discuss the latest with his client, Cynthia Summer. Cynthia, who was once convicted of killing her Marine husband with arsenic, was cleared after new tests showed no traces of any poison. Todd Sommer was not murdered, yet his widow spent 869 days in jail for a crime that never happened. There was another hearing today in this trial and Bloom will update us.

The fabulous Friday Forum joins us. And Jon will be taking your calls at 866-303-2270 as it is Call-In Friday. So make sure to tune in to tonight's jam packed edition of This Is America with Jon Elliott.

You may also dial in and hear the show through Cellecast at 206-400-2860.