James Cavin and Ian McPhail discuss sex scandals, Iran and the end of the war in Iraq. James and Ian debate whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is guilty of rape or just good journalism, as his case has been reopened in Sweden. In the Middle East, Iran is building a better nuclear reactor. Ian wonders when it will be used to make Israel glow. In national news, President Barack Obama plans to pull out nearly 100,000 troops by next summer. Are we ready? For current events, election news, and funny opinions on everything, tune in every Monday to Politics as Usual.
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Ian and Rick discuss the egg recall and wikileaks. James Cavin joins as co-host and discusses Iran hikers. TAMU President R. Bowen Loftin joins the cast for another interview.
North Korea, the injunction on Arizona's immigration law, and Rent a Friend in Cavin Fever.
Ian and Rick recap the oil spill, discuss Iran's nuclear scientist defecting, and talk about civil unions in Hawaii. James checks in on Atheist hair dryer ceremonies in his segment Cavin Fever. Ian interviews guest Lowell Kane, the Program Coordinator of the GLBT at Texas A&M.
Tune in Thursday to hear Richard Creecy and Ian McPhail discuss the Blagojevich scandal, the 9/11 conspirators trial and Paul the psychic octopus. James Cavin checks in from Florida.
Ian interviews Texas A&M’s president, Dr. Bowen Loftin about the Big 12, the tuition increases and budget cuts. Rick and Ian discuss lightsaber lawsuits and conclude Ian's battle with Paul the psychic octopus. James checks in on the Hell’s Angels and puppy attacks in his segment, Cavin Fever.
Richard and Ian talk about the immigration reform and the Arizona law. Ian battles Paul the psychic Octopus with his predictions for the World Cup. James checks in on waxing mishaps in his segment, Cavin Fever.
Rick and Ian discuss the history of marijuana prohibition and the legalization initiative in California. James checks in on law enforcement blunders, in his segment Cavin Fever. Ian interviews Allen St. Pierre, director of NORML, The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Rick and Ian discuss the Big 12 meltdown, real lightsabers, and immigration issues. James updates on weasel attacks in his segment Cavin Fever. Rick interviews students in our new segment Aggie on the Spot.
Rick and Ian talk about the Fort Hood Shooter and the Oil Spill. James Cavin checks in with his segment Cavin Fever. Guest Aposotlos Vasilakis gives an overview of the World Cup.
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