Topic: Olympia Snowe

3 chapters across the catalog

Premedicated
Episode 854 2:03:59 - 2:06:18

854: Premedicated

Commission on Presidential Debates and Howard Buffett

The hosts examine the leadership of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), noting that it is chaired by Howard G. Buffett, son of Warren Buffett. They list other board members, including former politicians Jane Harman and Olympia Snowe, and argue the organization is a "stacked deck" designed to exclude third-party candidates like Jill Stein. This follows Stein's recent criticisms of the commission's non-partisan status.

Fat Chicks from Toronto
Episode 86 32:09 - 35:45

86: Fat Chicks from Toronto

Cybersecurity Act of 2009, Internet Kill Switch Legislation

Senators Jay Rockefeller and Olympia Snowe have introduced the Cybersecurity Act of 2009, which critics claim grants the President an "internet kill switch." The bill would allow the Secretary of Commerce access to critical network data regardless of existing privacy laws. The hosts call for voters in Maine to remove Senator Snowe from office in response to the legislation.

Be-Wilder-Ment & The Queen
Episode 71 1:39:27 - 1:42:57

71: Be-Wilder-Ment & The Queen

Stimulus Package Passage, Donation Scheme and Outro

The federal stimulus package passed with the support of Republican Senators Olympia Snowe and Arlen Specter despite concerns about the timing of the spending. The show concludes with a proposal for a subscription-based donation model to convert listener support into gold as a hedge against economic collapse.