P.I.D. Radio 2/24/08: We Interrupt This Election For Some News

WHILE the cable news networks fixate on the US presidential election, now in its third year, we take an hour to survey some of the news that's been flying under the media radar.Topics and links:Sen. Edward Kennedy sings the opening to this week's showThe real McCain lobbyist scandal: He's surrounded by them!Secret Service orders security to stand down at Obama rally in DallasObama and Black Liberation TheologyObama's mentor's mentorSharon handicaps the VP candidatesUSNORTHCOM and Canada Command sign civil assistance pactAbbas wants Blackwater to take over as his bodyguardsDerek's interview with Aaron Klein, author of Schmoozing With TerroristsSecret deal to divide Jerusalem?Earthquake damages Temple MountNevada quakeTurkey invades IraqIran (finally) opens oil bourseJackrabbits disappear from YellowstoneTons of dead fish wash up at TaiwanBecause of a cold snap — darn that global cooling!Flu mutates into Tamiflu-resistant strainUSDA won't recall "comingled" meat that contains beef from Westland plant downer cowsBills seek to curb pesticide spray over California citiesFrom the Shadows blog by Jason OffuttClick arrow on the player below to listen now, or right-click (control-click for Macs) the “download” link to save the mp3 file to your computer.