Backroom Politics

  JULY 5, 2011 - Today on Backroom Politics...Everyone Back in the pool...The Speaker and Senate Majority Leader Cancel Summer Vacation (at least for July)...That ticking sound you hear from the Captiol?  That's the timeclock on the debt ceiling quickly running out...The're could be a new opening in the Orange County, Florida DA's office after Casey Anthony gets off for murder....Listen to Congressman Al and the rest of the round table discuss the latest in politics and international affairs LIVE FROM SHELLY'S BACKROOM in WASHINGTON,D.C.

June 28, 2011 - Today on Backroom Politics...Republicans walk away from the table during a budget meeting with the Vice President...was it something he said?...Michelle Bachman is now officially in the race for President...but the Republicans are not lining up to fill her seat...she did announce she was running...right?...The U.S. backs former French Finance Minister Christine Legard to head the IMF...Ce C'est Bon!!!  This and more on today's Backroom Politics.

JUNE 20, 2011 - Today on Backroom Politics LIVE from Shelly's Backroom...Getting Cheap Uzo!!! The Greeks are so confident about their current government, they gave the Prime Minister a vote of confidence while they were rioting in the streets.  How can the EU survive financially? He's riding across the High Sierra's on a motorbike...WAIT!  He's running for President....now I get the commercials.  The President, VP, and Speaker play golf and hopefully deal with the financial crisis between putts...although Anthony Wiener offered to play in a skins match with them.  JOIN Congressman Al and the rest of the round table for today's discussion.

JUNE 14, 2001 - Today, Congressman Al Swift, Bob Hines, Dr. Ralph will discuss Rep. Anthony Wiener loosing support on both sides of the aisle...Newt's Campaign is imploding (and it may not be ENTIRELY his fault)...Rep. Michelle Bachman is running for President...the latest on the fiscal crisis world wide...and the latest news out of Washington.  

JUNE 7, 2011-  It's crazy season in Washington, DC.  Temperatures and tempers are rising...The Round Table will discuss the latest scandals rocking the beltway...New Fiscal Plans to solve the current debt crisis from other than Chairman Paul Ryan...How can one penny solve our fiscal problems?  Ask Congressman Connie Mack.  This and your calls today on Backroom Politics.

May 31, 2011 - On today's show, join Congressman Al, Bob Hynes, and Justin Russell as they discuss the latest on the Budget and Fiscal Crisis...Sarah Palin and Rolling Thunder...the fallout from the NY Congressional Special Election...A special segment on re-districting and the impact on the political atmosphere in DC...all of this, plus "Tell Me A Story".

May 24, 2011 - Join Congressman Al Swift, Bob Hines, Dr. Ralph Winnie discuss the political issues today including..the President prepares for what will be a very tense G8 Summit...  The President not making any friends at AIPAC...Can Israel and Palestine survive the latest rhetoric? The 2012 GOP ticket gets more concrete...and the Patriot Act...does it work?

MAY 17, 2010 - Join Congressman Al Swift, Bob Hines and the rest of the round table as they discuss The IMF and it's problems, not just financial...Federal  Employees are facing more cuts in DC...The GOP field gets slimmer (thanks to Trump and Huckabee)...Our take on Politico's 5 Questions to Ask the GOP?...and can anyone beat Obama?  

May 10, 2011- Congressman Al, Dr. Winnie, and Justin talk about a world without Bin Ladin...the political effects of the Bin Ladin operation...How far can President Obama ride the popularity...Can we trust the Pakistani Government?...Now that Bin Ladin is neutralized, can we now focus on the economy?

The Political Round Table will discuss the latest from Washington regarding the death of Osama Bin Ladin...The effects of the successful assault on the Bin Ladin Compound in Pakistan...Will these events dramatically change the already tense relationship between the US and Pakistan?  Will Al Quaeda attempt retaliation in order to avenge Bin Ladin's death?  We will have experts from here in DC join Congressman Swift, Bob Hines, Dr. Winnie, and Justin Russell.  

Today's Topics for the Round Table include:  Continuing discussion on the fiscal crisis here in the U.S.; How the Royal Wedding may help the U.S. address this debt crisis; Barbour out...Paul In...and Trump goes to New Hampshire?!? This and more on today's Back Room Politics

April 19, 2011- On today's show we will discuss the U.S. hitting it's head on the debt ceiling...S&P Credit Rating on the U.S. Government...Is Donald Trump for real or is he just looking for publicity?  This and more on today's Backroom Politics LIVE from Shelly's Backroom.

Today, the round table will discuss the thwarted government shutdown, the continuing budget battle on the hill, debt ceiling, and the arrest of DC government leaders on Capitol Hill.  Should DC have a vote in Congress?  With us as always is Congressman Al Swift, The Honorable Bob Hines, Dr. Ralph Winnie, and your moderator, Justin Russell. 

April 5, 2011 SPECIAL GUEST: Rev. Joe WIlliams will join Back Room Politics during the 5:00 hour. Rev. Joseph K. Williams, Sr., joined Emmaus Services for the Aging in January 2007, bringing over 20 years of experience in human services with him. Having worked across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, Rev. Williams has developed a reputation as an innovator and collaborator on behalf of disenfranchised people. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Journalism from the University of the District of Columbia. Rev. Williams has served in various community leadership roles including: Board Chairman of the East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership; Social Action Chairman of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer of the Bridge of Hope Community Development Corporation; and, as a Crisis Counselor for the Prince George’s Public School System. Rev. Williams holds memberships in the DC Task Force on Human Trafficking

March 29, 2011 Today's Show will include an interview with Award Winning Author, Noted Scholar, and executive of Project Empowerment, Chanrithy Him. The roundtable will also discuss the current situation in Libya, Syria, and the rest of the Middle East / North Africa. Also, discussions on the latest in the budget show-down on the Hill.

March 22, 2011

March 15, 2011 - Today's Show will continue to cover and discuss the tragic natural disaster in Japan. We will discuss the international, domestic, financial and political effects of these tragic events. Dr. Ralph Winne, VP of the Eurasia Center and a leading expert on ASIAPAC Economic and Political Policy.

Today, we will discuss the recent downgrade of civility within the political scene of the U.S., in particular, the comments by Representative Bachman on "Meet the Press" and comments by Democrats aimed at the previous administration. Does America have a short memory?

March 1, 2011

February 22, 2011