Is the Tea Party losing its influence over Washington and the Republican Party? The founders of the “Tea Party Patriots” told Tom their movement is just getting started! LISTEN BELOW:

(Play: teapartypatriots.mp3)

Co-founders of the Tea Party Patriots Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin join Tom to talk about their new book “Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution”.

CLICK HERE To Find More Information About The Book!

(Play: terry.mp3)

Terry from Virginia, who works with insurance companies and workers’ compensation cases, says fraud is fueling a lot of America’s addictions to pain medications!

During the Persian Gulf War, Houston performed “The Star Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl 25 at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991.

LISTEN: Tom’s thoughts on Whitney’s performance and her passing ..

(Play: whitney.mp3)

Do we have a prescription drug problem in this country?  Tom’s shares his thoughts on the passing of Whitney Houston.  And why do we idolize even the most troubled celebrities?  

Obama Budget

Were Republican leaders smart to agree to the payroll tax cut extensions?  THEN: Obama’s budget: spend more and have the rich pick up the tab!

Tea Party Patriots

Is the Tea Party losing its influence over Washington and the Republican Party?  Co-founders of the Tea Party Patriots Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin join Tom to talk about their new book “Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution”.

(Play: toddstarnes.mp3)

How do Americans feel about the direction our country is going? Fox News Radio reporter Todd Starnes joins Tom with his new book “Dispatches from Bitter America: A Gun Toting, Chicken Eating, Son of a Baptist’s Culture War Stories”

***Leslie Gold*** sits in for Tom

Catholic bishops say President Obama’s “compromise” on the health care contraception mandate was no compromise at all!  But a recent poll found a majority of Catholics say they’re okay with the policy.  Will Obama’s policy help or hurt him in November?

Perception Match Reality?

Last month’s jobs numbers and other reports seem to indicate that the economy is improving.  But does perception match reality?  Leslie says no!  PLUS: Is President Obama $8 billion high-skills jobs training program a worthy investment?  And do those jobs even exist?

Adults Living with Parents

Are parents ruining an entire generation of Americans?  Leslie explains why adults living home with their parents can have serious economic ramifications.

President Obama responded to criticism from the Catholic Church over his birth control mandate by saying religious organizations won’t have to pay for contraceptive coverage, but they will have to offer insurance that cover it.  Will Obama’s “compromise” satisfy all parties?

Sioux Suit

The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is suing beer companies over their problems with alcohol addiction.  Does the tribe have a case – like past lawsuits against cigarette companies, or should they take personal responsibility for their own actions?

Dispatches from Bitter America

How do Americans feel about the direction our country is going?  Fox News Radio reporter Todd Starnes joins Tom with his new book “Dispatches from Bitter America: A Gun Toting, Chicken Eating, Son of a Baptist’s Culture War Stories”

James from Port Jervis is a teacher and explains why “No Child Left Behind” is flawed. The middle school teacher explains how schools get around the standards and why students are being cheated. What do you think about NCLB?

(Play: nochild.mp3)

JOIN THE DEBATE ON FACEBOOK

WARNING: VIDEO SHOWS A DOG BITE. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Should the owner be charged?

*UPDATE*

LISTEN: Tom and Callers weigh in on whether or not anything should happen to the dog or the owner!

(Play: dogbite.mp3)

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DEBATE ON FACEBOOK

Tim LeFever, chairman of the Capitol Resource Institute, explains why he and so many Conservatives thinks Rick Santorum is best the choice to beat Obama!

The pundits are shocked by Rick Santorum’s clean sweep last night!  What do last night’s surprising results say about the GOP race and Romney’s campaign?  PLUS: What’s next for Newt and Ron Paul?

Super Pac Reversal

President Obama now says he’ll allow Super PACs to help his reelection campaign, even though he has called for a constitutional amendment banning Super PACS.  Tom says Obama should accept the help like everyone else!  And are Super PACs good for democracy?

Dollar Bill or Dollar Coin?

Senators Harkin and McCain want to replace dollar bills with dollar coins, saying coins are cheaper and last longer.  Tom says who cares?  He hates coins.  PLUS:San Franciscobans Plastic bags.  Have the tree huggers gone too far?

**

During an interview with Egypt’s Al Hayat TV, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said the Egyptians shouldn’t model their new constitution after America’s! She says post-War World II constitution may serve as a better model!

** SOUND BITE STARTS AROUND 9:30 IN ***

(Play: billdonohue.mp3)

Bill Donohue, president of the American Catholic League, joined Tom to discuss Obama’s contraception mandate! He says the new regulation is an attack on religious freedoms and encouraged Catholics to take to the streets!

Catholic organizations are vowing to fight Obama over mandatory contraceptive coverage for their employees.  Does this decision indicate the President’s lack of respect for religious freedoms?  And, a federal appeals court has ruledCalifornia’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional. 

Super Pac Reversal

President Obama now says he’ll allow Super PACs to help his reelection campaign, even though he has called for a constitutional amendment banning Super PACS.  Will Obama’s “broken promise” hurt him?  And are Super PACs good for democracy?

Dollar Bill or Dollar Coin?

Senators Harkin and McCain want to replace dollar bills with dollar coins, saying coins are cheaper and last longer.  Tom says who cares?  He hates coins.  PLUS: The New York Giants are enjoying a tickertape parade today.  ShouldNew York Citythrow a parade for our returning troops too?