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The Jack Rice Show (Talk)

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  • Host: Jack Rice
  • Jack Rice is a strong believer in walking the walk as well as talking the talk. So, when he talks about the CIA, about the war on terrorism and about law and politics, he knows what he is talking about. Jack is a former CIA Special Agent and Field Operations Officer as well as a former prosecuting attorney and trial lawyer. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, and other media outlets around the country. As if that weren’t enough, he writes frequently for newspaper and magazines. Rice has a bachelor’s degree in history from San Diego State University, and he also graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School. Jack is pleased to be hosting the Jack Rice Show. Obviously, he spent an enormous amount of time coming up with this highly original title. On the show, Jack shares his unique, opinionated, and very pragmatic approach to the world regarding terrorism, law, politics and government with his very intelligence WCCO audience. Oh yeah, just to make sure Jack doesn’t get too cocky, he has his wife Marlo and their three lovely girls, or God’s retribution, as Jack like to call them, to keep him in check.
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  • Genres: Talk, Liberal
  • Location: Minneapolis, MN
  • Language: English
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Listen: Afghan Govt Must Be A Little Better Than The Taliban!

Fri, Dec 4
Rep Adam Smith (D-WA) came on the show to talk with Jack about President Obama's new strategy for the War in Afghanistan. During the discussion, Jack asked the Congressman what we need to see out of the Afghan government for it to be trusted. Congressman Smith said that it needs to be just a little better than the Taliban for us to accept it. Seems like a low bar to set, but at the same time, it is true. We will never get a government free of corruption from Kabul, but we can get an...

Check Back Over the Coming Days for Podcasts from Afghanistan.

Fri, Dec 4
Things promise to get very interesting and expect some podcasts that will be posted in the coming days from Kabul, Kandahar, and more. Thanks for your interest!

Listen: Will Afghanistan Decision Make Obama a One-Term President.

Thu, Dec 3
On the eve of his trip to Afghanistan, Air America host Jack Rice joined Ron Reagan on "The Ron Reagan Show" to discuss Barack Obama's decision to increase America's troop presence in the region. The consensus: this is a bad idea. So bad, in fact, that it could wind up ruining Obama's presidency. Listen above and leave your comments below! Listen to Jack's Interview with Ron Reagan.

Listen: Greg Mortenson on "Stones into Schools."

Wed, Dec 2
Greg Mortenson, best selling author of "Three Cups of Tea", came on the show today to talk about his new book, "Stones Into Schools: Promoting peace with books, not bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan." Greg has been working on building schools for school children, particularly girls, in the middle east for more than a decade. His NPO has built and assisted over 200 schools, truly making a difference in one of the most difficult areas of the world. Listen to Jack's Interview with Greg...

Listen: Jack Debates Rep. Sestak on Afghanistan!

Wed, Dec 2
Last night President Obama unveiled his plan for the war in Afghanistan, which involves sending 30,000 more troops to the region in the months to come. Jack Rice opposes the plan, and he laid out his reasons in a debate with Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA), a 31-year Navy veteran who supports Obama's plan. While neither changed the other's mind, they did find that on at least one point they, and John McCain, all agree. Listen to Jack's Debate with Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA).

Listen: Bush Too Stupid for Conspiracy!

Wed, Dec 2
A report was released yesterday confirming that the Bush Administration had Bin Laden in its grasp and let him go. Congressman Hinchey (D-NY) said that the Bush Administration let Bin Laden go to justify their invasion of Iraq. Jack disagrees, saying that it is more likely that the Bush Administration was just plain incompetent. Listen to Jack's Rant on Bush's Idiocy!

Listen: Is 23 Year Coma Recovery Story Legit?

Thu, Nov 26
This week much of the world was captivated by the story of a man in Belgium who was believed to be in a comatose state for 23 years, then was treated with a new approach and found to be completely aware of his surroundings all that time, although he was (and is) unable to move or speak. University of Pennsylvania bioethicist Arthur Caplan saw the story too, and while he hopes it's true, he is skeptical. Caplan expressed his concerns in a recent article and joined Jack Rice today to do the...

Listen: Terrorist Show Trials? Bring It On!

Wed, Nov 25
The lawyer for the five men who will stand trial for the 9/11 attacks says they will plead not guilty, in order to force a public trial that they think will give them a platform to advance their extremist ideas and slam America. Republicans say this is a disaster. Jack Rice says, "Bring it on." Listen to Jack's Rant on Show Trials. What are we afraid of?

Listen: Obama Shirts are Offensive But Shouldn't Be Banned!

Wed, Nov 25
A recent slogan is appearing at tea parties that is as follows, "Pray For Obama, Psalm 109:8". It seems benign, but Psalm 109:8 says, "May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership." The passage continues to say "may his children be fatherless and his wife a widow." Although the slogan is offensive, Jack says they have the right to print it. Listen to Jack's Rant on the 1st Amendment.

Listen: Obama Using Blackwater in Pakistan.

Wed, Nov 25
Jack Rice and Montel Williams analyze new report on Blackwater's covert military operations in Pakistan. Are they sanctioned by the Obama administration? Listen to Jack and Montel Williams.

Listen:Is the Catholic Church Too Political?

Wed, Nov 25
Over the past few weeks the Catholic Church has been injecting itself, more and more, into the political arena. From backing the Stupak Amendment to denying Representative Kennedy communion because of his position on abortion to fighting gay marriage legislation, the Church has been very vocal. Pro-life Democrat and practicing Catholic Michael Sean Winters debates Jack Rice over the Catholic Church's involvement in these recent political issues. Winters blogs daily forAmerica, The Jesuit...

I Appear on MSNBC Wednesday Night at 6 p.m. e.t.

Tue, Nov 24
I appear on MSNBC with Ed Schultz Wednesday night at 6 p.m. e.t. Should be fun as I prepare to leave pretty soon for Afghanistan. I suspect we will talk a bit about that as well and health care and then obviously, the economy. Hope you can watch.

Listen: Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe Joins Me.

Sat, Nov 21
Barack Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe came on The Jack Rice Show to talk about his book, "The Audacity To Win." He and Jack talk about what it was like on the inside of one of the most amazing campaigns in American history. Listen to Jack's Interview with David Plouffe.

Listen: Jihadis Back from the Brink.

Fri, Nov 20
British journalist Johann Hari talks to Jack about his recent piece on young British Muslims who became involved with jihadi groups, but then had a change of heart. Hari's amazing piece details how British culture and American foreign policy combined to push them down a path of extremism, and what it took to bring them back. Listen to Jack's Interview with Award Winning Journalist Johann Hari.

Listen: Gov't Must Ration Health Care!

Fri, Nov 20
Something must be done to reign in the cost of health care. While George W. Bush was in office, median incomes actually declined when adjusted for inflation, but employers spent 25% more per employee. Why? Because of health care costs. The problem is, every time the Democrats try to control costs, Republicans accuse them of trying to ration care, an approach they say will lead to government panels meant to decide who lives or dies. So the Democrats just try not to talk about cost. Jack Rice...

Inside Afghanistan's Heroin Trade (Audio)

Thu, Nov 19
Jack had a conversation with Matthieu Aikins, a journalist who went undercover in Afghanistan to take a look at the herion trade. He started in Pakistan, got smuggled over the border to Afghanistan, and pursued the story from there. He may be crazy, but he gives us insight into an incredibly important story. Matthieu's story, "The Master of Spin Boldak: Undercover With Afghanistan's Drug Trafficking Border Police"is in the December issue ofHarper's Magazine, on news stands now. Listen to...

Listen: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Fears Ridiculous.

Thu, Nov 19
The right wing is accusing the Obama administration of endangering the nation by bringing alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to New York to stand trial in federal court. Rep. John Shadegg went so far as to say that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg should be fearing for his daughter's safety. Jack Rice takes apart these ridiculous claims. Listen to Jack's Rant on Why the GOP is Full of Idiots.

One Athlete's Fight Against Lung Disease. (Audio)

Thu, Nov 19
Jack talks with Michael Walton (above left, accepting an award on behalf of his foundation) about Leap Out DC. Walton is one of the nation's top sprinters, as well as an actor and activist, and Leap Out DC is an effort with the American Lung Association to fight childhood obesity and lung disease by getting kids outside and playing on the weekends. The first Leap Out weekend takes place Saturday, December 5th. They are encouraging parents to get their kids out of the house, away from the...

Inside the Nation's "Going Rouge" (Audio)

Wed, Nov 18
Jack talked with Richard Kim, Senior Editor of The Nation Magazine and a co-editor of the new book, "Going Rouge: An American Nightmare". The book is available at OrBooks.com. Richard discussed what he learned in researching and writing this book about the former governor from Alaska. Listen to Jack's Interview with Richard Kim.

Listen: Do The Limbaugh Rock!

Wed, Nov 18
Rush Limbaugh is not just upset about the fact that Obama bowed to the Japanese emperor, he's also upset about the WAY he bowed. Says Rush, "Obama blew the bow. They're calling it 'a bow-and-crotch shot,' because if you're going to bow, you bow, but you don't shake hands. If you bow, you keep your hands at your side, you bend a little bit forward from the waist, and you bop right back up." Jack Rice's crew heard this clip and realized that it reminded them of a classic dance song. Listen to...

Is Fox News More Biased than MSNBC (Audio)

Wed, Nov 18
With the "war" between the White House and Fox News still looming, Jack took some time to discuss the difference between right leaning and left leaning media outlets. A caller, Jon from Washington, challenged Jack on some of his statments. Is Fox more biased than the other cable news networks? Listen to what Jack and Jon think. Listen to Jack's Rant and a Conversation with a Listener about Media Bias.

Redskins Racist, So Says Belzer (Audio)

Wed, Nov 18
A recent Supreme Court decision ruled that the NFL's Washington Redskins can keep their name. During Jack's rant about the obvious racist nature of the team's name, comedian/actor Richard Belzer randomly called in to the program. Richardenjoys Jack's program and has calledthe show in the past to give his take.The Belz talked about the nature of ignorance towards the term 'redskins' in society today, and agreed with Jack in saying that the team shouldn't be allowed to keep the name. Listen to...

Efforts to Address Human Rights in China a Joke (Audio)

Wed, Nov 18
President Obama made news in China when he ever-so-slightlychidedthe Chinese government for its well-documented human rights abuses. But Jack Rice calls efforts like this "a joke," saying that the U.S. is too reliant on China as a trading partner to ever make a serious issue of human rights. Listen to Jack's Rant on American Dependence on China and our resulting human rights failures.

Is Obama Ignoring Human Rights Abroad? (Audio)

Sat, Nov 14
We know that President Obama is on our side with human rights here at home, but is he standing up to overseas against human rights abuses? Our guest, Dr Chee Soon Juan, says that the President is not doing enough. Dr Chee Soon Juan is the Secretary General of the Singapore Democratic Party. He is fighting for better rights for workers in Singapore, but he needs help from our President that he is not getting. Listen to Jack's Interview with Soon Juan Chee.

Should the U.S. Apologize for Hiroshima? (Audio)

Sat, Nov 14
President Obama is visiting Japan, but he declined an invitation to visit Hiroshima. In fact, no sitting U.S. president has ever visited Hiroshima.Obama'strip to the country prompted agreat deal of speculationin Japan about whether he would visit the site and meet with survivors. Butas theWashington Postpoints out,America has often had trouble confronting the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: In 1995, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, under pressure from 81 members of...

Listen: Taxpayer Dollars Funding the Taliban.

Fri, Nov 13
American contractors are paying off Afghan warlords and the Taliban to ensure safe passage through the most dangerous areas of the country, according toa report inThe Nationmagazinedeveloped with support fromThe Investigative Fundat The Nation Institute.Jack Rice talks toAram Roston, thereporter who broke the story, who confirms that American taxpayer dollars are making their way into the hands of the very people putting our troops at risk. Listen to Jack's Interview with Aram Roston.

Listen: Happy Trails Lou Dobbs.

Fri, Nov 13
It is official. Lou Dobbs is leaving CNN, but where will he go? Is he going to become a FOX News anchor? A border patrol agent? Or will he just spend the rest of his days on his back porch keeping those damn kids off his property? Listen to Jack's Rant on Lou Dobbs.

Listen: Jon or Levi. Who's the Bigger Jerk.

Fri, Nov 13
Levi Johnston recently said that he went to Jon Gosselin for advice on parenting. With one man's story more ridiculous than the next, the Jack Rice Show is wondering one thing. Which one is a bigger jerk. Listen to Jack and the Air America crew try to figure out the answer.

U.S. Framing Innocents in War on Terror? (Audio)

Thu, Nov 12
Jack Rice talked with Petra Bartosiewicz who wrote an article for this month'sHarper’s Magazine. The story is about a woman named Aafia Saddiqui, who it seems may have been framed by the U.S. Army for attempted murder. Taking a close look at the case, Bartosiewicz ascertains that Aafia could not have committed the crime, and that the army appears to have falsified evidence. Is the U.S. illegally covering up their mistakes in the midst of the war on terror? Bartosiewicz’s article can be...

GOP's Pre-Existing Condition - They are Asses.

Thu, Nov 12
As health care reform inches closer to reality, Republicans are leaving decency and logic behind in their effort to stop the bill at any cost. They've said that under the current system, nobody gets into debt because of health care bills, because doctors just forgive any debts that can't be paid. They've said that if smokers have to pay more for insurance because they're more expensive, perhaps women should have to pay more too, because they have babies. And they've said that pre-existing...

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