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Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee

Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is an audio-segment hosted by comedian Ron Placone. The segment runs between 2-4 minutes in length and features a humorous and satirical perspective on current events, politics and social issues.

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  1. 100

    Episode 306: Porn Patrol Salary

    The word ‘hipster’ isn’t hip anymore, a topless New York City Book Club returns for the summer and China will have salaried porn watchdogs censoring the Internet?

  2. 99

    Episode 305: No More Healthy School

    Rick Perry speaks on the Clayton Lockett botched execution, the GOP wants to educate Millennials about the 90s and why are schools looking to roll back healthy meal requirements?

  3. 98

    Episode 304: Wal-Mart Auto Insurance?

    Rick Santorum claims Obama’s campaign feared him, Amazon opens their warehouse for public tours and Wal-Mart is getting into auto insurance?

  4. 97

    Episode 303: Will Garlic Save Us?

    Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are going to be in the new Star Wars movie, new poll indicates trouble for Democrats in the Midterms, and how can garlic potentially help save the planet?

  5. 96

    Episode 302: Long Life Secret

    Corporate sponsors are fleeing from the Los Angeles Clippers, an Ottawa teenager sets the world record for completing a Rubik’s Cube one-handed, and Harrisburg, PA woman Frances Merlina turns 105-years-old. What’s her secret?

  6. 95

    Episode 301: Comcast Rising

    Supreme Court ruled that Police can rely on anonymous 911 tips to stop and search someone, a family is suing a New Jersey school district over “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Netflix will be raising prices on consumers, remember when we said losing Net Neutrality was bad?

  7. 94

    Episode 300: Unexpected Bestseller

    The KKK forms a neighborhood watch group in Pennsylvania, the kid that got kicked in the head by the train conductor could be making big money, and the number one selling book on Amazon may be surprising.

  8. 93

    Episode 299: Real Student Finance Problems

    GOP as the iPhone Party, Gwen Stefani to replace Christina Aguilera on the Voice, Justice Scalia speaks to Law School Students, and an Earth Day thumb!

  9. 92

    Episode 298: Transportation Woes

    Fox News’ host Eric Bolling suggests eliminating the minimum wage and labor laws, St. John does away with free Wi-Fi on City Buses, meanwhile in the United States Koch-backed initiatives are killing rapid bus transit growth in Tennessee.

  10. 91

    Episode 297: Worst Anniversary Gift

    The Westboro Baptist Church heads to Alaska, and a woman writes Prudence about an odd Anniversary present.

  11. 90

    Episode 296: The New Fuel

    Congress ticks off global leaders form around the world, Social Conservatives are looking to make divorce harder, and the United States Navy explores a new fuel source in seawater?

  12. 89

    Episode 295: New Colbert Gig

    San Francisco Baskin Robbins’ worker is accused of selling pot behind the counter, a new scientific experiment regarding camel farts, and who’s angry over Stephen Colbert getting the Late Show? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com

  13. 88

    Episode 294: Backpedal-Fil-A

    The House is in no hurry to pass the unemployment extension, Kansas Republican finds equal pay for women condescending, and Chick-Fil-A CEO backpedals on Gay Marriage? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com

  14. 87

    Episode 293: New Hate Mascot

    Tyson recalls over 75,000 pounds of their product, George W. Bush holds his first art exhibit, and neo-Nazis use Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster to recruit children? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com

  15. 86

    Episode 292: Full Swing Plutocracy

    Obama weighs in on Paul Ryan’s budget, there are talks of raising the legal drinking age in Canada and the Supreme Court rules in favor of the almighty dollar. Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com

  16. 85

    Episode 291: The Ryan Budget

    Michael Stipe will induct Nirvana into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, the Koch Brothers’ new ACA ad, and Paul Ryan’s budget, oh my! Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/04/01/paul-ryan-budget/7153195/

  17. 84

    Episode 290: Lawless Boone

    Fox News complains about the historical accuracy of Noah, a German politician compares Putin to Hitler and why is there a warrant for Pat Boone’s arrest? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/putin-hitler-german-finance-minister-schuble-compares-crimea-invasion-nazi-takeover-sudetenland-1442756 http://www.contactmusic.com/story/judge-issues-arrest-warrant-for-pat-boone_4132829

  18. 83

    Episode 289: Constitution Madness

    Tennessee is busy pushing for cursive writing and “religious liberty,” and Fox News has their own version of “March Madness.” Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com http://www.npr.org/2014/03/25/294385146/the-writings-on-the-wall-for-cursive-unless-lawmakers-can-save-it http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/26/aclu-tennessee-religious-freedom-law-would-turn-public-schools-into-sunday-schools/ http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/26/fox-mocks-obama-with-bizarre-constitutional-madness-tournament-abortion-won/

  19. 82

    Episode 288: Sex Still Sells

    National Journal says the media is not to blame for elections lasting longer, a new species of Praying Mantis is named after Al Gore, and “The Learning Channel” is bringing back the show “Sex Sent Me to the ER.” Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com

  20. 81

    Episode 287: Kindness Disease

    Creationist Ray Comfort criticizes Cosmos, an audio recording from the 19th Century of Robert Green Ingersoll is gaining heavier Internet circulation, and a man in Halifax was put in a mental hospital for giving people money?

  21. 80

    Episode 286: Biblical Logic

    GOP’s alternative to the Affordable Care Act helps insurance companies, Film School Rejects claims it’s time to bring back the Muppet Show, and Bill Hemmer compares the missing plane to Noah’s Ark.

  22. 79

    Episode 285: No Kiss Here

    Reince Priebus is reshaping the RNC, the Southern Baptist Convention is looking to do away with terms that “oppress” the unborn, and why is KISS mad at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame?

  23. 78

    Episode 284: Gas Station Nation

    Cancer specialist recommends nudity and coffee for a longer life, the NYPD has discovered using Stop and Frisk less has helped their popularity, and John McCain calls Russia a gas station?

  24. 77

    Episode 283: Obama of Thrones

    Oklahoma State House warns of the dangers of tongue piercing, a Michigan woman bites off part of her boyfriend’s ear, and President Obama gets to view Game of Thrones before the public?? Not Fair!

  25. 76

    Episode 280: Selling Hitler's Autograph

    Fox News’ Howard Kurtz calls out Stephen Colbert, the guy who had sex with a Hot Pocket gives suggestions, and autographed copies of Mein Kampf sell for nearly $65,000.

  26. 75

    Episode 279: Rush Hates Girl Scouts?

    GOP candidate says masturbation is Satan’s plan to erase the Church, marijuana is making its way into weddings and Rush Limbaugh is mad at…Girl Scouts??

  27. 74

    Episode 278: Warrantless Home Searches

    AZ Governor Jan Brewer strikes down Arizona’s Anti-Gay bill, a school child in Texas brings a beer to school, and a court ruling in California allows police to conduct warrantless home searches?

  28. 73

    Episode 277: AZ Discrimination

    A spelling competition in Missouri ends in a tie after 60 rounds, Disney’s Magic Kingdom significantly raises admission prices, and Arizona’s Anti-Gay bill.

  29. 72

    Anti-Sex Bill

    Kristen Powers says Fox News has gotten her out of her liberal bubble, Christine O’Donnell claims she’s a victim of the IRS, and Tennessee lawmakers propose an Anti-Sex week bill amidst outrage over sex week happening at the University of Tennessee.

  30. 71

    Episode 275: Spanking Bill

    The bass player from 3 Doors Down gets a DUI, A lawyer is suing Paramount Pictures over “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and an update on the spanking bill in Kansas.

  31. 70

    Episode 273: Openly Gay NFL Prospect

    New study shows a positive correlation between crime rates and Wal-Mart, Joe Biden refers to an airport as a third world country, and top NFL prospect Michael Sam comes out as gay.

  32. 69

    Episode 272: University Hates Masturbation

    Funeral and casket displays are now setting up in Malls, Clay Aiken is running for Congress, and Brigham Young compares masturbation to warfare.

  33. 68

    Episode 271: Marijuana Decreases Suicide?

    A new study on legalized medical marijuana and suicide, Paul Begala on Fox News and RadioShack will be closing 500 stores nationwide.

  34. 67

    Episode 270: SNL on Republicans

    John Elway on being Republican, Super Bowl 48 was the most watched televised event in US history and why does SNL makes fun of Republicans more?

  35. 66

    Episode 269: Coke Commercial Outrage

    A Chris Christie aid resigns amidst state subpoena on the bridge scandal, Bill O’Reilly interviews Obama before the Super Bowl, and some people were offended by the Coca-Cola commercial?

  36. 65

    Episode 268: Hostile Post Office

    Obama says some large companies are committed to helping with joblessness, Anthony Weiner offers Congressman Grimm advice and Rand Paul wants guns in post offices.

  37. 64

    Episode 267: Seattle Music Ban

    Tucker Carlson claims the losers in the Obama economy are men, Sen. Jeff Session quotes Lady Gaga as evidence for dangers of marijuana, and a classic radio station in Denver bans Seattle music for the week.

  38. 63

    Episode 265: Spying on Fracktivists

    Sen. John McCain calls Richard Sherman a ‘loudmouth,’ a self-published author makes 30K a month on Bigfoot Erotica, and the government is spying on those opposed to what?

  39. 62

    Episode 264: Barbara Bush Reflection

    Lindsay Lohan’s new movie, CPAC 2014 speakers, and Barbara Bush on Bill Clinton? Why is that in the news?

  40. 61

    Episode 263: Bieber Addiction

    Justin Bieber’s odd addiction, Elisabeth Hasselbeck misrepresents Ann Coulter, and Florida is looking to loosen the Stand Your Ground law?

  41. 60

    Episode 262: Amazon Knows All

    Obama says weed’s no more dangerous than alcohol, Jennifer Lawrence gets asked to prom, and Amazon knows what you want before you buy it?

  42. 59

    Episode 261: Orwell Romance

    Rep. Louie Gohmert has a critique of the judges who struck down same-sex marriage bans, a customer in Wal-Mart catches a bird who has been eating inside the store, and Hollywood’s making a romantic movie based on what novel?!

  43. 58

    Episode 260: Best Driving Song

    Republicans and Democrats agree on a spending bill, Oklahoma declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional and what’s everyone’s favorite drive-time song?

  44. 57

    Episode 259: On Published Science

    An info-graphic chart reveals how many peer-reviewed authors as of recent deny man-made global warming, Pamela Anderson is re-marrying ex-husband Rick Solomon, Fox News on Obamacare, and more!

  45. 56

    Episode 258: Bridge Investigation

    Brilliant insights on the Chris Christie bridge scandal, Paul Ryan on poverty and Pope Francis is picking up hitchhikers?

  46. 55

    Episode 257: JuggaLove

    The Chris Christie scandal continues and he’s got options, Pope Francis wants more priests trained in exorcisms, and are Juggalos a gang?

  47. 54

    Episode 256: Pastafarian Politician

    Seahawks’ fans raise money to help Marshawn Lynch, Fox News reveals the truth about baby carrots, and New York sees the first openly Pastafarian politician sworn into office.

  48. 53

    Episode 255: War on War on Poverty

    Is the NSA spying on Congress? How did George HW and Barbara Bush celebrate their 69th Wedding Anniversary? What is the War on the War on Poverty?

  49. 52

    Episode 254: Marijuana Legalization Poll

    Mitt Romney reminisces on Fox News Sunday, the United States is seeing record-cold temperatures, and the CNN show Crossfire takes a poll on whether or not marijuana should be legalized nationwide.

  50. 51

    Episode 253: Tila Offensive

    Tila Tequila posted a controversial photo, there’s a new budget compromise to avoid a Government shutdown, and the Kentucky doctor that couldn’t handle electronic records.

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Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is an audio-segment hosted by comedian Ron Placone. The segment runs between 2-4 minutes in length and features a humorous and satirical perspective on current events, politics and social issues.

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Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is an audio-segment hosted by comedian Ron Placone. The segment runs between 2-4 minutes in length and features a humorous and satirical perspective on current events, politics and social issues.

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