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I Heard It On The NARN

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Reid Johnson is running for Minnesota House District 45B.

Lee Byberg is running for the US House against Collin Peterson in MN CD7 – the northwest side of the state.

Andy Noble is running for Ramsey County Commission.

A Leaf Out Of Everybody’s Book

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed is out on assignment.  I follow from 1-3PM Central; I’ll be talking about the big news of this past week, plus chatting with Lee Byberg (GOP candidate and potential dark-horse winner for the Congressional seat in CD7),  Reid Johnson (GOP House candidate in 45B), and Andy Noble, candidate for Ramsey County Commission.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on hiatus until, hopefully, he is “Representative Banaian”!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

(Title: Jet)

I Heard It On The NARN

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Rick Rice is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in MN44B against Ryan Winkler.

Rick Rice

Rick Rice

Baby, Your Mind Is A Radio

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central. We’ll be talking with Rick Rice, who’s running for the MN House in District 44B.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on hiatus until after the election. Hopefully on November 6 he comes back as KYCR’s first legislator/host!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

(Title via THeads)

I Heard It On The Flag

Monday, September 13th, 2010

I fell asleep last night before I could put up a post about my appearance on Rob Port’s “Say Anything Morning Show” on KZFG in Fargo this morning.

We talked about the DFL’s counterspin of the Emmer education budget, the huge gaps in the Dayton budget plan, and looked ahead to the third part of Emmer’s campaign plan.

Hopefully we’ll have audio later today.

I Heard It On The NARN

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

My analysis of Nate Silver’s “analysis” of the MN Goober race.

Just listen to Betty McCollum.  And then peel off a couple of bucks for Teresa Collett.

Rich Stanek is running for Henco Sheriff. He’s one of the good guys.

Ed’s classmate.

UPDATE:  I’ll be on Marty Owings’ “Radio Free Nation” at 7PM.

Let Kingdom Come, I’m Gonna Find My Way

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central.  We’ll be talking with Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, as well as a look back at the week’s news, and the ninth anniversary of 9/11.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

I Heard It On The NARN

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Yesterday during the final Northern Alliance broadcast from the MN State Fair, I referred you to a slew of websites:

Fair Enough

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM, live (mostly) for our final day from the Minnesota State Fair!

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John are off on assignment  – so Kevin Ecker and Brad Carlson will be filling in from 11-1.  They’ll be doing their usual combination of eating contests and guest interviews; tune in!
  • Volume II “The Headliner” – Ed is off on assignment, so I’ll be following 1-3PM Central.  We’ll have Dan “Doc” Severson, Chris Barden, Mark Martin,and perhaps a few unexpected guests…
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!   The Sons will also be live at the Fair!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

And, this week and next, live at the MN State Fair, on Dan Patch two doors west of Cosgrove, just inside the Snelling Avenue entrance, next to the O’Gara’s “booth”!  Click here for a Google Map!

Join us!

A Day At The Fair

Monday, August 30th, 2010

One of the highlights of my social season (such as it is) is the Northern Alliance Radio Network’s broadcasts from the MN State Fair.  We always do two Saturdays (in and among a few weeknights here and there), and it’s always a blast.

And this year, I have a camera (sorta)!

Walking onto the fairgrounds this year (Dan Patch just west of Cosgrove), there was a new addition – O’Gara’s has built a big honkin’ Irish pub next door to our lot!

Complete with bagpiper!

Piper in front of OGaras.

Piper in front of O'Gara's.

Nothing for great radio like bagpipes in the background! You can take mah acoustic isolation, but ye canna take mah freedom!

When I get there, Hugh Hewitt was relaxing, getting ready to go on the air with John Hinderaker and Brian Ward:

Hugh Hewitt

Hugh Hewitt

They chatted politics for a bit…

John Hinderaker with Hugh Hewitt

John Hinderaker with Hugh Hewitt

…although for the most part they just bagged on Hugh’s producer, Duane “Generalissimo” Patterson…

Duane Sheep Terminator Patterson

Duane "Sheep Terminator" Patterson

Who had, for the first time in the 153 year history of the MN State Fair, killed a sheep in a shearing contest.

In the meantime, Brian “Saint Paul” Ward got things organized for the highlight of every single years’ NARN1 broadcast – the Scotch Egg eating contest.  Of which more later.

Brian Saint Paul Ward

Brian "Saint Paul" Ward

Ed Morrissey showed impeccably bad timing by arriving  just as Brian was looking for the mandatory fifth contestant to make the quorum required by the International Scotch Egg Sports Federation.

(Me?  I begged off claiming illness. I wasn’t lying; I would have gotten sick if I’d had to bolt down a Scotch Egg.  It woulda sat in my stomach for the next two hours in the sun like a remorseless lurking assassin).

Not afraid of getting sick was Atomizer, one-time co-host of the NARN (no, literally; one time.  He sat in for the first segment of our first show, back in 2004.  And never again) and coblogger at Fraters Libertas, whose stomach and liver make Shane McGowan look like Mother Theresa.

Breakfast of Champions:  Atomizer with a cigarette, a Guinness and a Scotch Egg.

Breakfast of Champions: Atomizer with a cigarette, a Guinness and a Scotch Egg.

Finally, Saint got a quorum together – Duane, Ed and three other contestants:

The human drama of athletic competition...

The human drama of athletic competition...

Brian had a quick chat with Lindsey, who’s represented the Scotch Egg vendor for seven straight competitions now…

Brian and Lindsay

Brian and Lindsay

…and, finally, launched the big event:

Were off!

We're off!

After a hard-fought battle at near-record speed, we had a winner!

Winner!  One of the contestants - Im not naming names - walked behind the booth and launched right after the contest.

Winner! One of the contestants - I'm not naming names - walked behind the booth and launched right after the contest.

The NARN1 guys wrapped up after that, as I wandered about.  I got to chat with Kate…

Kate, the Marketing and Promotions person.  And, at the fair, just about everything else.

Kate, the Marketing and Promotions person. And, at the fair, just about everything else.

…the person who actually makes the NARN broadcasts at the fair work, and of course the folks in the Merch booth…:

The Merch booth. That's Kirsten, who normally sells air time (and could sell a Harley to Tim Gunn), but was doing a brisk trade, especially in "Nobama" T-shirts.

…who make it profitable!

And then it was the top of the hour, and NARN2’s turn.  John and Brian left, and I set up on the “Dave’s Floor Sanding Broadcast Deck”.

My view from the hosts chair

My view from the host's chair

Ed, too:

Ed

Ed

We interviewed Pat Anderson…:

Me, Pat Anderson, and Ed.

Me, Pat Anderson, and Ed.

…and Tom Emmer…:

Emmer with Ed.

Emmer with Ed.

They both drew a crowd…:

Spectators during the Emmer interview

Spectators during the Emmer interview

Emmer and Ed on stage. Im out in the crowd with the wireless microphone, getting questions.

Emmer and Ed on stage. I'm out in the crowd with the wireless microphone, getting questions.

More next week.  And maybe a tour of the fair itself…

Heard It On The Flag

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Getting ready to go on the Rob Port show on AM1100 The Flag in Fargo.  Tune in!

UPDATE:  Talked about the Tracker story, and the rumors about Mike Hatch’s interest in the gubernatorial race.

UPDATE 2:  Here’s the audio:

NARN On A St…No. I’m Not Gonna Do It. Just…No.

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM, live (mostly) from the Minnesota State Fair!

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.  They’ll be doing their usual combination of eating contests and guest interviews; tune in!
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central.  We’ll have Gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer, Secretary of State candidate Dan “Doc” Severson, and maybe some special guests…
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!   The Sons will also be live at the Fair!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

And, this week and next, live at the MN State Fair, on Dan Patch two doors west of Cosgrove, just inside the Snelling Avenue entrance, next to the O’Gara’s “booth”!  Click here for a Google Map!

Join us!

I Heard It On The NARN

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Adam Thierer and I talked about “Free Press” and “Net Neutrality”- here’s my piece from earlier in the week.

Vettes for Vets:  $15 admission at the Savage American Legion:  12375 Princeton in Savage.  Active Duty, Reserve, Guard or Retired military get in free.

VOICES of Conservative Women; contact them here.  They need to get about $6,000 more by by the end of August.  Please help out!  First $100 donation gets a  signed copy of Laura Ingraham’s Obama Diaries: first $250 gets a signed copy of Going Rogue.

Still Their Anger And Resentment Grows

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed is off on assignment.  I’ll be up from 1-3PM Central.  e We’ll be talking with Adam Thierer of the Center for Digital Media Freedom about the fraud of “Net Neutrality”.  Also Pat Roberts, a woman who flew airplanes in World War II, and our annual special for “‘vettes for Vets” at the Savage VFW.  Plus Jen DeJournett on “Voices of Conservative Women”.  Plus the media’s ongoing fraud in this election.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

Red State And River

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

All my friends in the Red River Valley – I’ll be on AM1100 The Flag with Rob Port at 6:35 or so tomorrow morning talk about the Minnesota governor’s race, among others.  Expect that we’ll wrap up talk about the primary, and the road to November.

You can listen in here:
Live video by Ustream
UPDATE: I got bumped to tomorrow morning.

I Heard It On The NARN

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

District 54 Picnic at Central Park in Roseville – 2540 Lexington Avenue, Thursday evening.  For info, call: 612 242 7485

Got Talk And Roll Politics On My Radio…

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

“I Heard It On The Patriot”

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Bill Reichert’s website.  He’s running against Geoff Michel for State Senate in Edina/West Bloomington.

Andy Noble is GOP-endorsed candidate for Ramsey County Commission.

Ted Daley is running for State Senate in District 38 – Eagan, MN.  He’s been endorsed by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, by the way.

Chris Barden for Attorney General.

The story on Factcheck.org that says everything Alliance For A Better Minnesota is a lie.

Do You Remember Lying In Bed, With Your Covers Pulled Up Over Your Head?

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central.  Big day today – we’ll be talking with Attorney General candidate Chris Barden, and Minnesota Senate candidates Ted Daley and Bill Reichert. As well as all the rest of the news of the week. Join us!
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!  The show is not political, by the way – it’s business.  A whole ‘nother realm of material!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

(Title via The Ramones)

Remember The Phrase That Pays, Put Your Brain On Vacation

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central.  We’ll be talking about the week’s news – and with Barb Davis White, candidate for the DFL primary in the Fifth Congressional District against Keith Ellison.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

(Title via Rick, Robin, Tom and Bun)

I Heard It, I Heard It, I Heard It On The Patriot

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Lee Byberg’s website; Lee is running for the House in CD7.  And it’ll be great to get him into office, and Colin Peterson out.  Check it out.

Josh Mandel is right here.

John Kriesel’s campaign site is here; buy a copy of Still Standing at the book website.

And check out the info for the Minnesota Free Market Institute’s party this Friday – “The Friedman Legacy for Freedom”, at the Free Market Institute’s website.

Attention Fargo People!

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

I’ll be on Rob Port’s “Say Anything” show on KZFG “AM1100 The Flag” in Fargo at 6:35 Monday morning to talk about the Alliance for a Better Minnesota’s role as a front for Dayton family money in trying to buy the Minnesota gubernatorial election.

I’ll be running links to the live video stream and the chat room starting about 3AM Monday morning.  Tune in via any means necessary (including AM1100’s live stream)!

Passin’ Through Late And The Station Started To Fade…

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central.   We’ll be talking with Fourth District congressional candidate Teresa Collett as well as Ramsey County judge candidate Ed Matthews.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

(Title via the Mats)

If In The Southern Subs Tonight…

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

…then please stop by Granite City in Eagan between 5:30 and 7-ish.  I’ll be speaking at a fundraiser for Diane Anderson, the GOP-endorsed candidate running against incumbent Sandra Masin.

I think Ed – who lives in the district – will be there.  Certainly if you live in or near Eagan, you should stop down and help Diane win this very winnable district.

Hope to see you there!

Now She’s Fading Somewhere In Hollywood

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Today, the Northern Alliance Radio Network brings you the best in Minnesota conservatism from 9AM-3PM.

  • Volume I “The First Team” –  Brian and John or some combination thereof kick off from 11-1.
  • Volume II “The Headliner”Ed and I follow from 1-3PM Central.  We’ll be talking with David Weigel, late of the WaPo, as well as Barry Hickethier (running for MN Senate against Larry Pogemiller).  We’ll also be talking midterm elections, and much much more.
  • The King Banaian Show! – King is on from 9-11 on AM1570, Business Radio for the Twin Cities!  We’re broadening the franchise; two stations, now!
  • And for those of you who like your constitutionalism straight up with no chaser, don’t forget the Sons of Liberty, from 3-5!

(All times Central)

So tune in to all six hours of the Northern Alliance Radio Network, the Twin Cities’ media’s sole guardians of sanity. You have so many options:

  • AM1280 in the Metro
  • streaming at AM1280’s Website,
  • On Twitter (the Volume 2 show will use hashtag #narn2)
  • UStream video and chat (at HotAir.com or at UStream).
  • Podcast at Townhall, usually by Monday
  • Good ol’ telephone – 651-289-4488!
  • And make sure you fan us on Facebook!

Join us!

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