• We talk about the State of the Union, President Obama’s positive outlook, the facts and the GOP’s “pathetic” , gloomy response.
• Our Man on the Floor of the House Rep Steve Kirby joins us for an update of the current session.
• Rep Roger Goodman joins us to discuss his bills on Domestic Violence and stalking.
• The GOP field is shrinking, but not in a quiet way. They are ripping each other to shreds like the GOP admires.

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• Winter safety. Stay away from trees.
• Our Man on the Floor of the House’s phone system is snowed in, so we talk about the issue of marriage equality. We get a call from Clark who disagrees with us.
• The circus of the GOP primary continues without rick “ooops” Perry and romney is down wid da streets yo.

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• We hear from Eric Choiniere University Place City Councilman  who is launching a campaign for State Senate. Good luck and God speed Eric.
• Our Man on the Floor of the House Rep Steve Kirby (D-29) calls to give our listeners an idea of what COULD happen this session. Including a DUI bill HB 1556. Thanks for all you do Steve.
• Pierce County prosecutor Mark Lindquist tells us about the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys TOP priority. HB 2216, a bill that will triple sentencing guidelines for vehicular homicide.
• Ron Paul. Beware what you don’t know.

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• We talk about slain Park Ranger Margaret Anderson and the lacking mental health system in our country. Bad, sad and ultimately preventable.
• Bruce Runningcrane calls from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to tell us about the 18,000 acre wildfire that swept the northern part of the reservation and threatened hundreds of lives and homes. Their valiant efforts  saved countless lives and property.
• State representative,from the 27th District Laurie Jenkins calls and tells us about the Governor’s speech on Marriage Equality. It’s about time we move forward on this civil rights issue. Go Laurie!

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• Our last show of the year. Traci got called out of town unexpectedly. Our guest co-host is our friend, musician, teacher and fed up progressive. We talk about the major stories of the year. We at Equal Time wish our listeners, and the staff and management of KLAY a happy, safe and prosperous new year.

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• We talk a bit about Boehner’s folly.
• Our only guest on today’s show is Dr Jeni Gregory. She works with traumatized children across the globe. Dr Jeni talks about what the people she works with have experienced and what she takes away from it all. The human spirit is indefatigable and resilient beyond belief.  She is one of the top two people I have ever interviewed. She is a delight and an inspiration. If you listen to no other show we have ever done, listen to this one. Merry Christmas to you all.

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• We talk about the end of the Iraq war, SOMEbody has to
• Dan Merchant Joins us to talk about his movie Lord Save us From your Followers. This fun and VERY informative film will be shown on KCTS 9  on Monday December 19th  at 9:00 PM.

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• The United States Postal Service is under attack….STILL! To make clear how and why this happened and WHO is responsible, we talk with Paul Price from the National Association of Letter Carriers.
• The music business,what it USED to be, what it IS now and the unscrupulous practices foisted on young musicians by those who profit from young people’s dreams. We are proud to talk with drummer of Girl Trouble Bon Von Wheelie. Bon has made it her goal to inform and warn young,excited musicians about those practices .

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• Snippy mitt, nutty newty, and Herman Cain who’s wife is going to “Reassess” his campaign….probably with a skillet.
• We welcome Representative Roger Goodman (D-45) to talk  about proposed legislation on the issues of DUI and domestic violence.
• Diana Stadden from Arc of Washington joins us to discuss the deadly cuts to services  for elderly citizens and citizens with disabilities. More importantly, what WE can do to help.

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