http://miccheckradio.org A free radio research service from the Center for American Progress Action Fund offering news, facts, gossip and audio clips. en-us Copyright 2008 Center for American Progress Action Fund Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:01:27 GMT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:01:27 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss miccheck@americanprogressaction.org webmaster@americanprogress.org 60 http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/12 We know its sad, but MicCheck needed to take a little break to work on our tans, play some beach volleyball, spot the fall fashions, and catch up on celebrity gossip. Don't worry-- we will be back and better than ever Monday, August 25th. Toodles! None http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19973 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/8 Find out why it might get even harder to bank a job…Plus: What cruel way is the military using crate boxes…don’t get ripped off at a new football ticket site…why is October 2010 important for U.S. troops…who’s singing about Beyonce eating fries in a Burger King…what does Bush Sr. have to say about his son and the Olympic games….who was sentenced to 66 months behind bars…and who just wants KFC while serving his life sentence…we love IKEA, but find out why you won’t find us at Lil’ Kim’s next birthday party. It’s Friday August 8, 2008 and this is Mic Check Radio. It’s 08.08.08. Make a wish! None http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19934 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/8/necessary_news All you need to know to sound brilliant Necessary News http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19935 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/8/watercooler_sensation Read once for instant popularity Watercooler Sensation http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19936 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/7 The Feds say scientist Bruce Ivins acted alone; fellow scientists say no way on the circumstantial evidence. Plus: Verdict Time at Camp Gitmo...PTSD is kinda like smoking two packs a day for the next twenty years...you could watch an entire episode of ER - with commercials - in the same amount of time it takes to wait for a real ER doctor to see you...pay a buck, ride the "waterboarding torture ride" at Coney Island...doctors use the homeless to defraud Medicare...and find out which NCAA athlete got busted throwing games for bookies. It's Thursday, August 7 and this is Mic Check Radio. Glenn Beck is such a Joker. None http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19898 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/7/necessary_news All you need to know to sound brilliant Necessary News http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19899 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/7/watercooler_sensation Read once for instant popularity Watercooler Sensation http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19900 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/6 And you may be surprised at what you’ll find… PLUS: Gitmo is coming to VHS…make sure to read the Fan Code of Conduct before the new NFL season…find out why kids are chanting ‘No more homework!’…Dolly Parton shows love to Li-Lo, while her jailbird Daddy doesn't…find out why Charlie Sheen's rolling in dough…parents of Olympic athletes aren’t happy…why are UCLA employees hiding in shame…The Pentagon is ordering thousands of Marines to serve as trainers…Lil’ Gotti is in big trouble…who’s selling out the Bush administration…another airline is adding an additional luxury (that you have to pay for)…and find out the amount of unspent cash the Iraqi government has. It’s Wednesday, August 6th and this is Mic Check Radio. Please George Lucas, just let it go. None http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19867 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/6/necessary_news All you need to know to sound brilliant Necessary News http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19868 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/6/watercooler_sensation Read once for instant popularity Watercooler Sensation http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19869 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/5 PLUS: Insurance companies are creating health credit reports…who have Pell Grants had enough of...find out what is tempting middle-class suburban kids…it’s a sin to be this hot at 50…which airplane luxury now costs $7…Novak waves goodbye to the Chicago Sun-Times…why are newspapers loving coupon-clipping moms…how much fun did Bush have outside of his presidency…one of the Olsen twins is keeping mum after Heath Ledger’s death…and Tyra Banks wants to be like Michelle Obama. It is Tuesday, August 5th and this is Mic Check Radio. We’re wishing you all the best Morgan Freeman. None http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19835 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/5/necessary_news All you need to know to sound brilliant Necessary News http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19836 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/5/watercooler_sensation Read once for instant popularity Watercooler Sensation http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19837 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/4 and globalization doesn't appear to be winning. Plus: New and improved Gitmo...bedside care, medication, and deportation....AIDS rates are a lot worse than originally thought...Olympic fever...KBR doesn't want you chatting on your cell phone...residents sound off on rocket boosters in their backyard...obesity hurts more than your waist line...and guess who was found alive? It's Monday, August 4, and we're in love with the Jolie-Pitt babies. None http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19812 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT http://miccheckradio.org/issues/2008/august/4/necessary_news All you need to know to sound brilliant Necessary News http://miccheckradio.org headline, ID 19814 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:45:00 GMT