Opinionated

Enjoy the show!

A cartoon of life at work.

It's a show.

Let's get this party started! Season 2 is finally here, so let's not spend time introducing it, let us get straight into the material... We've got a rodent roundup with high-tech equipment, mta news with lower-tech but trying for a high, NY news that'll make your hair stand on end (or high), some US news that talks about getting high, science news that might just teach us why we get high, and a jerk segment that'll help us help the little guy when we are high and mighty. Stick around because this a high energy show. Oh... and "Hi mom!"

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE JUST THE OPINIONS OF ONE OF OUR CAST MEMBERS AND DOES NOT REFLECT THE VIEW OF THE ENTIRE STAFF Recently I heard an interview on the Imus in the Morning Show (yes he's back on the radio). Imus asked a Democratic Party operative, I think it was Paul Begala, who would be on the Democratic ticket for president and vice-president. The operative said he'd not be surprised if it was a Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton ticket. His logical logic was they would be able to work together and it would be encouraged by the party in order to bring the currently divided party together. This concept is not new. In 1980, after fellow candidate for the Republican party nomination, George Herbert Walker Bush, called Governor Ronald Wilson Reagan's economic plan "voodoo economics", he was picked to be Reagan's vice-presidential running mate. In 2004, John Kerry took rival John Edwards as a partner to unseat President George W Bush. However, I seriously doubt that the two candidates will be running mates in this election cycle. Let's examine the issue. I can see why Senator Clinton would agree to take Obama as her vice-president. But I cannot see Hillary Rodham agreeing to be a vice-presidential candidate. I think that she would feel that she'd have a greater impact as the junior senator from New York than as the vice-president. Obama has the motivation of gaining some very powerful experience if he were tapped to be vice-president of the United States, but I think he understands that there's a great deal of reluctance on the part of Americans to deal with anyone who is involved with the Clinton-Bush regimes (In the debate of Jan. 31, 2008, one of the questions to Hillary was why should we elect another Bush-Clinton family member?). In 4 to 8 years from now, when he would try to run again for the presidency, the stench of working with the Clintons would harm him greater than the benefits of gaining vice-presidential experience. Also, he must have seen that having the clintons backing in future election cycles didn't help Albert Gore or John F Kerry. So, that benefit shouldn't motivate him to join Hillary's ticket. The final permutation is also unlikely. Obama would have to watch his back at all times if Hillary were his partner. Already a newscaster has raised the specter of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and the worry that Obama might do well to get extra security. Add in all the racial crap that the Clintons have been piling on Obama and the elixir gets more and more poisonous. Does Barack want that from his "closest ally" 24/7 for the next 4 years? I doubt it. I think it's much more likely for Edwards to be picked, again, to join the candidate's ticket. Especially if Hillary wins. I hope Obama chooses someone else, because the way it looks now, I think he'll be getting my vote and I don't want Edwards that close to the presidency.

UPDATED: Feb 14, 2008 We are taking some time between seasons reflecting on what we've done and where we want the show to go. If there's anything you've noticed about that show that you especially liked or disliked, please give us some feedback by commenting here or by sending an email to us at "opinionated@podomatic.com" or "opinionatedpodcast@gmail.com". Thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated. There is no date yet for when the next run will begin, but we'll update this site at least once a week to keep you informed. Thanks, Opinionated

Season One Finale! Season One began on December 25, 2006. And while it looked for a while like we would not get the season finished before the second season was set to begin, we finally got it all in the bag! So listen up as we go though many stories and give our much needed opinions:) We've got a rodent roundup. How short is the MTA shortfall? (Who likes short shorts?) The MTA gets graded again... might be time for them to apply for a new college? A load of NYC news! Pigeons, murders (Murdering pigeons in the park?), peeping tom laws, gang colors, and airport upgrades all rate on this show. Find out who else might be using slave labor! (Hint: It's not us) Does working the night shift put people at increased risk for cancer? Find out what some scientists think in our science news! Another exclusive installment of "How not to be a Jerk" which will leave you laughing and informed! Enjoy!

Should MTA officials have to attend hearings before voting on the budget? Should fines be levied against people who feed pigeons? Are planes more dangerous than previously thought? Will technology save the day? Gasoline shortage rocks China, while a transit strike does the same to France. A group in Kansas attempts to throw the first rock, but instead gets the books thrown at them! Is homophobia protected by the constitution? Of course there's a rodent roundup and, unrelated, thanks to all of you who listen! Correction! Upon Further Review made their announcement in episode 49 (not 29), and are reaching the milestone of 50 episodes (not 30)

Happy Halloween everybody! Happy Halloween, Dr. Nick! MTA, New York City, New Jersey news are all here! USA, Weird, and even Halloween news are here! And of course, sports news. A special congrats to Comedy4cast for being placed in the hall of fame of podcast pickle! And a thank you to Strand Book Annex for allowing us to place some business cards promoting the show in their store! You can help the show get exposure by letting your friends know of the show's existence. If you want business cards to distribute in your area send us an email to opinionated@podomatic.com, and most of all, thanks for listening and sending feedback! Enjoy! (Don't forget, Tuesday is Election Day! Make sure you vote if you are eligible to do so.)

10 rodents in our roundup. Hear our mta news. Now with 50% more subway surfing! NYC makes it easier on tourists by installing compass decals at some subway stations. Hear why NY may be getting more trains, but fewer planes per hour. Is political correctness run amok? Hear what New Jerseyans will be voting over this November! Find out about an airport that totally SUX. We are Opinionated, hear us rap. Is Opinionated really going to defend French people? A rant about "historic" and an extra long sports zone. (Sorry Mr. Canadian.) Shout-outs to Paul, Upon Further Review, Red Boy Featuring Absolute Amy, Pizza Go Here, Second Time Around, and Tiffany! Enjoy!

MTA news - suicides. New York News. Metal bats ban ruled on by a judge. Who should be arrested, the alleged flasher, or the one who didn't avert his gaze but instead took pictures? Suicide rate among young women on the rise. An "How to kill yourself without being a jerk segment". Interesting science news that you may find electrifying! A Canadian calls in and tries to make sense before succumbing to a pot-induced haze. And sports news! (Find out how far we advanced in the playoffs!)

*** Due to irreverent humor and some adult words and ideas, please use caution when playing this episode in the presence of small children or the easily offended. *** You asked for opinions, you got opinions. They might not be popular opinions or even lucid, but they are opinions:) Enjoy! *** Canadian News Softball rules: Sec. 10. THE RUNNER IS NOT OUT. d. When he is hit with a fair, untouched batted ball that has passed a fielder, excluding the pitcher, and in the umpire's judgement, no fielder had a chance to make an out. m. When hit by a batted ball when touching his base, unless he intentionally interferes with the ball, or a fielder making a play. Sec. 2. PROTESTS THAT WILL BE RECEIVED. Protests that shall be received and considered include matters of the following types a. Misinterpretation of a playing rule. b. Failure of an umpire to apply the correct rule to a given situation. Sec. 3. PROTESTS INVOLVING JUDGEMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF RULE. Protests may involve both a matter of judgement and the interpretations of a rule. An example of a situation of this type follows: With one out and the runners on second and third bases, the batter flied out. The runner on third tagged up after the catch, the player on second did not. The runner on third crossed the plate before the ball was played at second base for the third out. The umpire did not allow the run to score. The questions as to whether the runners left their bases before the catch and whether the play at second was made before the player on third crossed the plate, are solely matters of judgement and are not protestable. The failure of the umpire to allow the run to score was a misinterpretation of a playing rule and was a proper subject for protest. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-9c8ffb995c5c03a12a89d6567512a918}

Listen to hear who your favorite announcer will be! Listen for the MTA, Rodent Roundup, world, sports, and science news by your usual Opinionated host. Listen for NY, NJ, and world news for a special amazing Opinionated host. And make sure to listen to Opinionated host number 3 to hear how not to be a jerk! And, of course, enjoy!

www.nystax.gov Interview with someone who visited Canada and survived!

A Rodent Roundup and... MTA, New York, USA, Canada, World, Sports, Entertainment, and Father's Day news.