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 NEW YEAR THOUGHTS FROM THE BAYOU STATE Did you make a New Year’s resolution yet? I always do.  Oh,  there are all the usuals.  Spend more time with the family.  Get in better shape. Read more books.  But I try to make a list of more personal challenges.  And let’s face it.  The year 2012...Read More

  December 29, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana NEW YEAR THOUGHTS FROM THE BAYOU STATE Did you make a New Year’s resolution yet? I always do. Hope and foreboding are at the top of my list and have been these past few years. The New Year always brings a promise of uncertainty. More so for most...Read More

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Well I’m a regular on the workout circuit, and you can generally find me at Bally’s Health Club in Baton Rouge five days a week when I’m in town.  And these folks are certainly appreciative.  Check out my Christmas presents from Bally’s this year below.Read More

        With the New Year upon us, we look at the old and bring in the new.  My favorite New Year’s song, What are you doing New Year’s Eve?, is up on the juke box.  And how can you not love the final scene on New Year’s Eve in the movie, When...Read More

  Merry Christmas Louisiana.  Here’s your present from your public officials.  A big boost in your property insurance premiums.  All from the same folks that have been sticking you with higher rates for years because of their lack of proper oversight and outright incompetence.  So enjoy your holidays and get out your checkbook.  More increases...Read More

Yes, it’s Christmas on Sunday this year, but it doesn’t slow down the “Common Sense” radio show.  We will be on the air both this Sunday, as well as New Year’s Day for all you die hards who are up early and wasn’t to get caught up on news around the country.  Sure, we will...Read More

  Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  LOUISIANA PROPERTY OWNERS FACE ANOTHER STATE CREATED FINANCIAL DISASTER!  Merry Christmas Louisiana.  Here’s your present from the public officials you sent to the state capitol.  A big boost in your property insurance premiums!  All from the same folks who have been sticking you with higher rates for...Read More

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Happy Holidays to you and all your family.  Here’s a video well worth watching.  We have some very special men and women serving our country, and who also make the best of their duty to celebrate Christmas.  Take a look.[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/SDZcGz4vmJc" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /]Read More

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If you are a bookophile like me, or just curious in trying to seek out real offbeat gems in beautiful cities, one of my favorites has always been the Shakespeare and Company Bookstore in Paris.  It could not be in a more picturesque location,  right on the on the Rive Seine and directly opposite Notre...Read More

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As the end of the year winds down, there sure is plenty to talk about on the weekly “Common Sense” radio program.  Republican presidential politics will be our lead topic, and the fight for the GOP nomination becomes testy and confrontational.  How has the political drive and campaign rhetoric changed in the past 50 years? ...Read More

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IN LOUISIANA, NO MORE HORSEMEAT IN MY GUMBO? This is virtually no limit on what a Louisianan will put in a gumbo.  So when one of our own politicians starts talking about banning anything we want to eat, “them’s fightin’ words.”Â  But that’s just what one on Louisiana’s U.S. senators, Mary Landrieu, wants to do. ...Read More

Thursday, December 8th, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  IN LOUISIANA, NO MORE HORSEMEAT IN MY GUMBO?  Louisiana has been called the culinary Mecca of America.  Folks in this part of the country can take just about anything edible and make it, not just good, but quite exceptional.  And when we say anything, we mean anything.  There...Read More

The Holliday season is busy for all of us, and we certainly will have a full agenda on this week’s “Common Sense” radio show.  For the rest of the year, I’ll be hosting the sow live from our flagship station, Clear Channel’s WJBO AM out of my hometown of Baton Rouge.  Christmas always gives us...Read More

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During this special time of the year, my favorite Christmas performance is to attend a presentation of the Hallelujah Chorus. This musical tribute  is part of the Messiah, an oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel, and is one of the most popular works in the Western choral literature. The most famous movement is the “Hallelujah”...Read More

Fox News commentator Chris Wallace sure knows how to stir up the controversy.  I was with him at a conference in Washington in October, and he lobbed a few political grenades then. I was  glad they were not lobbed at me.  But now he’s jumped right into a football confrontation with his colleague Shep Sheppard. ...Read More

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Thursday, December 1st, 2o Baton Rouge, Louisiana REPUBLICANS FLIP, DEMOCRATS FLOP ON HEALTHCARE! Here’s our plot line. You’ve been in a coma for the past four years and just regained consciousness. You are concerned about your medical expenses, so you check to see what the President and congress have done to make healthcare more affordable....Read More

REPUBLICANS FLIP, DEMOCRATS FLOP ON HEALTHCARE! This whole issue of healthcare mandates has become the key controversial factor in the Obamacare debate.  Surely there are some principle-based arguments being made by both republicans and democrats as this matter moves to the U.S. Supreme Court?  But it would seem to be “politics as usual” in Washington,...Read More

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Heading into the holidays, there sure is plenty to talk about on our weekend “Common sense“ program.  Presidential politics updates will e a part of this weekend’s show.  Is the GOP nomination tightening up and are we looking at either former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney or former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as the nominee?  Are...Read More

Well, another “Oops” moment for Texas Governor Rick Perry.  He’s up in New Hampshire trying to salvage a dying campaign, and the poor guy just can’t get a break.  So he tells a group of young voters that they can vote when they are 21.  Hey Rick”¦..the voting age is now 18.  Then he reminds...Read More

Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer just can’t seem to get “no respect” from the GOOP political establishment, but he seems to be getting more air time over national television.  He has a message that, quite frankly, would resonate well if he could join the group of real characters who make up the present Republican field...Read More

         Prosecutorial Misconduct Prevalent in the U.S. ? Over the past few months, there has been a rash of reports and charges of widespread and intentional withholding of evidence on the part of federal prosecutors in a number of high profile criminal cases.  Intentional is the key word here.  Mistakes can be...Read More

            Thursday, November 24th, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana PROSECUTORS GONE WILD! Over the past few months, there has been a rash of reports and charges of widespread and intentional withholding of evidence on the part of federal prosecutors in a number of high profile criminal cases.  Intentional is the key...Read More

Thanksgiving weekend will be a good time to relax with family, and tune in to the “Common Sense“ radio program.  It’s been a busy week in the news, and we will have a lot to cover.  Presidential politics continues on the front burner, and the first primary is only six weeks away. Former House Speaker...Read More

From all the Brown Family and our Common Sense Radio Family, we want to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving as we move into the Holiday Season. Enjoy your weekend and we hope you will join us on the radio Sunday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am central time. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/7NSQLMPUK-8" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true"...Read More

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   YOU ARE GOING TO VOTE — OR ELSE! Why don’t more people show up to vote on Election Day?  In elections all over America, fewer voters are turning out at the polls than ever before. The New York Times ran an op-ed piece last week decrying this national trend, and suggesting that voting be...Read More

  Thursday, November 17th, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana YOU ARE GOING TO VOTE — OR ELSE! Why don’t more people show up to vote on Election Day?  In elections all over America, fewer voters are turning out at the polls than ever before. The New York Times ran an op-ed piece last week decrying this...Read More

The weekend is rolling around, and before you know it, The Common Sense radio show will be live and broadcasting all across American and worldwide.  In this crazy would in which we live, there is always much to talk about.  Penn State?  Will this troubling controversy ever subside?  And just what should the University do?...Read More

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Is Iraqi politician Ahmed Chalabi one of the all time great con artists?  His supposedly “accurate” information was a key element in why America went to war in Iraq in the first place.  It proofed to be unreliable.  The U.S. fed him millions of dollars and now it seems he has also leaked information to...Read More

Priming Germans for the Holocaust I hope you had the chance to watch the History Channel special this week, “Engineering Evil,” that is devoted to the process of how the Nazis carried out the Holocaust. There were details of how the whole exterminations process was planned and we learned about things like crematorium design. But...Read More

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Friday, November 11th, 2011 (11/11/11) New Orleans, Louisiana VETERANS HONORED AROUND THE WORLD! Many soothsayers are excited about what may happen on 11/11/11.  They consider the number 11 to be a Master Number. According to those believers, on this special day, you can use mind power to actualize what you want in your life. For...Read More

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VETERANS HONORED AROUND THE WORLD! Many soothsayers are excited about what may happen on 11/11/11.  The number 11 is supposedly considered to be a Master Number.  Believers say you can use your mind power to actualize what you want in your life.  You can predict forward.  Those who are more realistic, like yours truly, acknowledge...Read More

Hey, the weekend is near, and although most of us down here in Louisiana are still celebrating over the big LSU victory over Alabama, we have business to do and some important subjects to cover n the “Common Sense” radio program this Sunday.  We will start with a weekend update on the presidential election and...Read More

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      MAJOR POLITICAL SHAKEUP  ON THE LOUISIANA HORIZON? In my home state of Louisiana, voters are about to witness a high stakes political game of musical chairs on both the state and national level.  This could lead to new faces in the top three Louisiana political offices.  We just could be talking about...Read More

     Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 New Orleans, Louisiana MAJOR POLITICAL SHAKEUP  ON THE LOUISIANA HORIZON? In my home state of Louisiana, voters are about to witness a high stakes political game of musical chairs on both the state and national level.  This could lead to new faces in the top three Louisiana political offices. ...Read More

The weekend is close at hand and we are working hard to bring our listeners another lively and interesting radio program.  We broadcast live each Sunday Morning from 9:00 am until 11:00 am central time, and a number of stations rerun our show at various times throughout the week.  We will, as always, take a...Read More

So just what’s with this guy Herman Cain.  I’ve tried to follow his logic on his 9/9/9 tax proposal.  When I first heard about it, I thought that’s what his new pizza cost.  And now”¦all the messy sexual harassment controversy.  So whenever I need the proper perspective on tough issues, I called for a comment...Read More

The Louisiana Book Festival has become one of the premier book events in the nation.  Hundreds of authors and book lovers converged on Baton Rouge this past weekend to hear lectures from a wide list of folks who just love books.  Our own Lisburn Press was there, and I had the pleasure of presenting a...Read More

Well, as you can tell, I’m a big fan of Halloween.  Lots of practice gathering up candy over the years with four kids,  four grandkids, and a varied assortment of nieces, nephews and all the neighborhood gang.  This year was no exception as you can see above.  And boy, did I scoop up on the...Read More

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Hey, fall weekends mean football, cooler wither, leafs everywhere, and, of course, the “Common Sense“ radio show on Sunday Mornings.  Looking at the past week, the Presidential race looks crazier, the economy continues to zig zag, and the world around us seems to be more and more unsettling.   We will take a look at the...Read More

  THE COST OF BEING UNHEALTHY! Americans continue to become less healthy and less productive, mainly because of lifestyle.  That’s the conclusion of a new Gallup study released this week.  More than 30% of American workers are overweight and have one or more chronic health problems.  And the economic cost is staggering.  The American economy...Read More

             Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana THE COST OF BEING UNHEALTHY! Americans continue to become less healthy and less productive, mainly because of lifestyle.  That’s the conclusion of a new Gallup study released this week.  More than 30% of American workers are overweight and have one or more...Read More

A full plate of topics on this week’s “Common Sense.”Â  We will continue our discussion about the confrontational tone of Republican candidates for president. The continuing, sometimes rude and even juvenile bickering on debates platforms no doubt brings smiles to the faces of the Obama team.  So who is rising above the fray and moving...Read More

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I’m not a Starbuck’s guy.  I just don’t either take or have the time to “hang out” to enjoy my morning cup of  Joe.  But I’ll say this.  I have great admiration for Starbuck’s chairman and chief executive Howard Schultz.  (Pictured above).He has built a company fro scratch to over 7000 stores Nationwide. I was...Read More

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  I was in the nation’s capitol last week participating in a seminar on ideas for the country’s future, and listened to Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia talk about the uniqueness of America.  He said most people feel the bill of rights makes us special.  But what really sets our democratic system apart, Scalia noted,...Read More

     Thursday, October 13th, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana CAN THE GOVERNMENT LEGALLY KILL YOU WITHOUT A TRIAL? By any measure, Anwar Awlaki was a bad apple.  In speeches, and over the internet, he preached hate and violence against his country, the United States.  He was a well know terrorist who, for years, has been...Read More

Presidential politics will be our focus on this week’s “Common Sense” radio show on Sunday morning.  Does Mitt Romney have the Republican nomination sewed up?  He seems to have made a good impression in the recent debates, and his campaign received a major boost with this week’s endorsement by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.  Has...Read More

I had the opportunity this past week to participate in the Washington Ideas Forum in the nation’s capitol, sponsored by The Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute.  A number of public officials and media types were there to pontificate on what direction the country should take in the years to come.  And boy, were there...Read More

Hank Williams, Jr, just like his daddy, has always been quite popular down here in my part of the country.  And we all look forward, or at least we used to, to hearing;  “Are you Ready for some Football” each Monday night.  But ole’ Hank really stuck his foot in his mouth last week.  If...Read More

We have a Louisiana guy who is traveling the nation and trying to build a base as a presidential candidate.  Most o you outside of Louisiana have not heard much about him, or maybe haven’t heard anything about him at all.  That’s mainly because he has not been allowed to enter any of the presidential...Read More

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  The fall means a busy schedule her on the “Common Sense” radio network.  I’ll be in Washington, D.C. a good bit of the week participating in the Washington Ideas Forum, sponsored by The Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute.  What a great opportunity to interact with a number of the country’s major voices in...Read More

   THERE ARE BIG BUCKS IN COLLEGE SPORTS! BUT WHO’S GETTING THEM? With TV income at an all time high, and with attendance breaking records nationwide, the college football season is off to the most successful start in its history. Football in my home state of Louisiana is the major subject of discussion as the...Read More

           Thursday, September 29th, 20011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana THERE ARE BIG BUCKS IN COLLEGE SPORTS! BUT WHO’S GETTING THEM? With TV income at an all time high, and with attendance breaking records nationwide, the college football season is off to the most successful start in its history. Football in my home...Read More